I love Trader Joes. In fact, I love it so much, I look forward to making my weekly Trader Joes run. Reasonably-priced, high quality products. Awesome customer service. Delicious food and drink. What's there not to love? I love their guac, pastas, sauces, frozen entrees, ground beef, coffee and tea, chips, and juices. I make this my go-to place to shop for groceries, since I've been making somewhat of an effort to incorporate more whole and organic foods into my lifestyle. The only con about this location? The parking is atrocious. I don't understand how a professional could have designed a parking lot so badly. read more

i used to come here religiously because they had my Cucmber Wontons..and it seems to have been discontinued! Because I've been checking back frequently for the past 2 months and still no sign of it.. :( Upside: affordable healthy grocery & friendly workers. None of that scripted customer service, "Thank you valuable customer for shopping with us at (market name). We truly appreciate..." nah, none of that bs that gets really annoying. No synthetic personalization here! read more

COOKIE BUTTER !! NEED I SAY MORE? Yummy snacks, fresh vegetables, awesome staff ! My #1 go to place whenever I'm in the area. read more

Staff are really friendly here, and a lot of them have worked here for years, so it's a lot of familiar faces. Good prices on everything too. I never manage to stick to my 'list' though, because they always something new and interesting.... Samples are good too. They have really cheap refrigerated pizza dough which makes for an easy and fun dinner, especially if you have little ones who want to help in the kitchen! Great wine selection too. read more

"Cheap (Insert grocery here)" is what TJ's is known for. That and $2 bottles of wine that are drinkable and good for cooking. This location though is a pain to get to as parking is battling Ralph's, Starbucks, Chipotle, movie theatre, and loads more other things. Not great not terrible. Just OK. read more

Great selection of foods and snacks and very affordable for college students. I wish they had a larger variety of produce but I'm satisfied with my tomatoes and romaine lettuce. They have some great veggie mixes like Stir-Fry mixes, fajita mixes, etc that are great for quick and simple meals. They also have samples in the back, don't miss them! Be sure to try their banana crisps (not chips, it's a smaller bag), low fat granola with raisins, carrot cake, and TOMATO BASIL HUMMUS!! The hummus is my favorite. I wish they had larger containers of it cuz it disappears instantly. Great with some pita chips or pretzels. Other things that are awesome: Peruvian rice Low fat raisin granola Tejava Mediterranean hummus Garlic and herb pizza dough Trader Joe's truffles Carrot Zucchini bread, carrot muffins, carrot everything! Fig Chevre (fig goat cheese) TJ Low fat cheddar/swiss cheese something like that, great for sandwiches read more

Gotta love TJ's. Friendly service, good food selection and the whole set up just makes you feel like you are buying organic; I just feel the outermost layer of my guilt washing away as I walk in. Also love the prepackaged foods, and they are pretty affordable once you think about it. I often grab one of their premade salads between $3-5, much tastier and easier than fast food in my opinion. Minus one star for pretty sucky parking; tiny hard to find spaces. Missing some more conventional foods in the seafood, meat and produce departments. read more

Trader Joe's has some really good prepared meals like Orange Chicken, BBQ Teriyaki Chicken and Mushroom Risotto, the Coconut Shrimp ARE DISGUSTING! Hard to find the shrimp in all of the very strange tasting breading, couldn't taste any coconut. It also left a nasty aftertaste. read more

Trader Joes is a unique experience. I like to make occasional visits to this store but the parking overall at this mall sucks. Tiny spaces and dueling battles with arrogant SUV drivers make you tired before you even get inside. This location was recenlty expanded. The staff always seems friendly and helpful. read more

I love Trader Joe's. I love the company as a whole, and I especially love this location. Despite the crowded parking lot (I've witnessed at least one fender-bender in the parking lot, but hey, it's not TJ's fault), this location is amazing. Soon, this location will be even better since they are expanding into a space previously occupied by another store. As always, TJ's has a fantastic smattering of food offerings as well as a nice wine/alcohol section. This location is also great about having samples of their newest products. With such affordable prices it is easy to try something new each time you shop. My husband and I find ourselves at TJ's several times a week, as it is a fun place to browse. The employees are all friendly and will often drop whatever they are doing to show you where an item is that you are looking for. Also, the employees are great at recommending products for you if you ask. Overall, this is a great store and worth your while to check out. read more

Absolutely Awful Customer Service. If I could give zero stars on Yelp! I would. At this store not even the "manager" cares. I went into this Trader Joe's on the Friday after Thanksgiving (November 27) at approximately 5:45 PM to buy a few items. (The shelves were picked pretty bare, but that's not my complaint, because over the years that I have shopped at this particular Trader Joe's I have come to expect that.) I hadn't been to this particular Trader Joe's in months because the store is always crowded and the service is generally poor to very poor. I was looking for several items, including packaged sushi. Since I didn't find the packaged sushi where I expected to finding it I asked a nearby store employee if he could point in the general direction of where I might find it. (I didn't want to take this gentleman away from his work, I was just looking for guidance in the form of a general direction.) What was this gentleman's reply? He pointed to the ceiling to make me feel like I had asked him if he could point to a neutron star in the constellation Nebulas. (He did then walk me to the sushi, which I wasn't expecting him to do, but which was awkward after being treated like $#!+.) As if insulting a customer was not satisfying enough for this gentleman, he went over to the food sample table and bragged about the wonderful customer service he provided to me to the woman working that table. (He told the woman behind the sample table, "this guy asked me where the sushi was, and I pointed to the ceiling, ha ha, ha ha.") As you can see from my other reviews on Yelp!, I rarely post reviews that are about bad customer service, because I prefer to be positive, and to not further frequent places where the product/service is bad. This time was different, because I felt that I was insulted as a customer and that no one else should be subjected to this type of treatment. This time I decided to not only post my feelings on Yelp!, but also decided to call the store manager. (The reason I didn't ask to speak to the store manager when I was checking out several minutes later was because I thought I should just let it slide, like one normally lets slide the small daily slights of life.) When I called I asked to speak to the manager. The gentleman who picked up the phone said, "how can I help you," without acknowledging that he was the manager. I asked him if he was the manager, to which he indicated yes. To be honest, I really wasn't sure that I was talking to the store manager. I told my story to the "manager," to which he agreed that his employee's behavior wasn't appropriate. He asked me to provide the employee's name, which I didn't catch. He asked me if I could provide a description of the employee. I provided the following description, "white male, crew cut hair, approximately 5' 10," wearing a red Trader Joe's hoody working in the aisle where the sushi is kept." (At the time, I think this was the only employee working in that aisle.) The manager indicated that the description I gave him was not sufficient, and that he couldn't do anything because the description I gave him didn't allow him to positively identify who the employee might be. (From the manager's tone, it sounded more like he didn't want to take the time.) If the "manager" really wanted to investigate, he could have started with the woman who worked at the sample table, but then I don't know that I was really speaking to the manager. read more

Awesome grocery spot, consistent with its fantastic national chain vibe. This location delivers a great vibe and has an awesome crew. Nice clean store and well merchandised and stocked. Keep up the good work guys. read more

I love Trader Joe's and this review really pertains to this particular location rather than the store itself. Were it not for the parking lot it would be a full 5 stars as I love shopping at Trader Joe's and this location does have a good selection of product but the parking lot here is pure insanity. I am convinced this is probably the worst designed parking lot I have ever seen. The spaces are incredibly narrow and packed in, super tight turns, cars coming from every direction with no room to move, just absolute mayhem. If you want to save your sanity drive over to the Del Mar location or another nearby store because you will be lucky to find parking during peak hours here and if you do manage to get it good luck getting in and out of the lot without your blood pressure sky rocketing! read more

Trader Joes... will you marry me? You greet me with fresh flowers, a giant display of bananas, and all the seasonal goodness a lady could ask for. You feed me snacks while I shop, and you always seem to have what I'm looking for cheaper than your big brother next door. You don't have everything, but that's not why I love you. I love you because you're consistently delicious. From your cheap cheese selections, to your smoked salmon, to your breads and frozen foods. You know how to make a lady feel good. And your checkout artists are always so pleasant and helpful. And if anything is ever not perfectly delicious, I can bring it back. That is the best gift of all. Trader Joe's... I love you and I think we should make it official. read more

On how to succeed at Trader Joe's: - get their samples at the back, soo good! - bananas are nearly always cheaper here than anywhere else - A+ for the pizza dough being just a dollar, that beats boboli's $5 pizza crust by a landslide - lindeman's raspberry beer, the only place you can find it other than bevmo..yummmmy. - bring your own grocery bag and get in a raffle for $20 gift certificate at register There you go, you are now a winner. read more

I am a big fan of TJs...One star is off is only because of the location. It is in a super busy complex besides Ralphs so always a pain to make your way through on weekends. The parking lot is also very awkward which does not make things easier. Other than that, the store itself is superb. Great stock and collection of all the fresh produce, plants, seasonal items, wine and beer. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. As goes with all the TJs, you have limited choices in brands and sizes for all the items, but I find things at TJs much better than your usual supermarket. It is not as pricey as you would think especially for organic produce. This one is always on my list when I am out for grocery. read more

I love the cashier with the tiny mustache who looks like a goat! (sorry...) He was so friendly and made me laugh so hard! He knows how to read palms but he refused to tell me when I'll be getting married! :/ read more

+1 for having $0.19/banana, the cheapest dairy products +1 for having lots of affordable healthy organic food +1 for going green (promoting the use of grocery bags instead of plastic) +1 for having food that Ralphs does not sell -1 for the location (Don't get me wrong. It is a really convenient plaza; I just hate the retarded parking lot) Things I always buy in TJ, - Banana - Dairy products - Key Lime Cake, Chocolate ;) - Fruit Stuffed Sausages read more

I absolutely love Trader Joes!When I moved from UTC,La Jolla to North Poway I missed being so close to TJs though there is one at Carmel Mtn a lil further off.....they always have so many new interesting things.....fresh produce,salads,hummus,all kids of chips(brocolli,kale,black bean you name it!),nuts,desserts,frozen pastas,pizzas,veggies etc,wine,natural toiletries etc and even some lil plants!I like to try their international stuff like lemon zest ravioli,butternut squash triangoli,palak paneer,macaroons,mediterranenan salads,cilantro hummus,pesto sauce,balela(chickpea salad),muhamara dip(apricots,walnuts n pomegranates) n the list goes on n on.....you can see I love it....they also have a tasting station,today there was watermelon cucumber drink n quadratinis chocolate squares!I also love their special cinnamon cheese they sell during christmas time! read more

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Trader Joe's is the best, tbh. Always. Anywhere. Everywhere. It's just the best. Cheap cheese, and really great prices on most other things too. Avocados. Chocolate. Sun butter. It's all great. Four stars despite my love of tj because, well, to be honest, the bathroom was not up to usual tj standards. No lotion to try. Or even interesting soap. But there was still soap. It's just the extra touches that make tjs everywhere so special, and here they didn't do it. But there is one hour cashier. Heh, I think that's important... Reasonably speaking I mean. Maybe if I'm lucky, I'll run into him again. Girl can dream! Anywho. Deliciousness. Always. read more

Trader Joes is hands down the best grocery store in town. While they dont have the biggest selection, and dont carry any big brand items, you can find everything you need, and wont end up buying a bunch of junk you dont need. They have really good produce, a good selection of frozen and fresh meats, everything else you can need, as well as fantastic pre-packaged foods. It's rare i get anything from here that I hate, so even if the label doesn't look familiar you should try it anyways. Also, in the summer there is a giant fruit and vegetable stand out front. read more

I LOVE YOUUUUU.. directed to Trader Joe's. I go here for fruits, samples, peanut butter, breads, desserts, and of course .. the WINE! Whatttt?! I buy them by the fistful, and the people here know their stuff! Ask and you shall know, then buy, then take home, and get in the mood.. ;) Thanks T.J.!.. Trade Joe's that is.. read more

Normally, I go to Trader Joe's in my area, but since I was in the area, I needed to pick a few stuff. This Trader Joe's is very spacious. I feel like they could add another aisle or two for exclusive items. This location definitely carries more stuff than one I live close by. Unfortunately, I didn't get a lot of my grocery list checked off. The vegan mayo was unavailable. They were looking for another supplier. Fresh blueberries and raspberries were out that day. They discontinued a few things like maple water and multigrain chips. I shouldn't be surprised their stuff comes and goes. Overall, I like this Trader Joe's location :) read more

My favorite thing about Trader Joes are their samples!I've purchased many items that I wouldn't have before. Drinks, salads, desserts- any item in the store is usually sampled at some point. I come to this location the most. It's busy most times, but everyone working there is always really helpful finding items or checking in the back. Some of the fruits can be a little more expensive because they're priced per item vs weight. The trader joes brand items are pretty good as well from the chips, speculoos, and frozen items. There's also a large selection of pre-made single meal salads which are great when you want variety in the salads you eat. As many of conmented, parking is difficult here. But it's just a few doors down from Ralphs and a across the street from Whole Foods. So it's easy to get all your shopping done without driving too far. read more

$3.49 boxes of mochi $3 bags of garlic or sweet potato fries $2.50 bags of blood oranges really cheap bananas... those are just a few of the reasons why i love trader joe's. i always find mochi for $5+ a box, but they are so reasonable here and have every flavor! the garlic and sweet potato fries are amazing and easy to make. such a delicious, somewhat healthy snack *healthier than chips!* i like that their produce are fresh and don't look abused, and above all, are so cheap! i love that they carry harder to find fruits such as blood oranges. yummy!! besides those staples of mine, my friends have recommended the chicken and cilantro wonton dumplings? i bought them, but haven't eaten yet. as well as 2 buck chuck wine, i've tasted it and it's not too bad! you can also find an assortment of chocolate covered anything here (fruits!) in plastic boxes, so they're convenient and last awhile in your fridge! another thing i love here? the packaged, ready to cook veggies..ok, i lie, i don't eat veggies, but my mom loves it because things like broccoli or mushrooms come in a plastic resealable bag! very convenient, instead of having a blue foam box of mushrooms half covered with plastic wrap sitting in the fridge. i feel like i'm saving a lot and buying healthier food when i shop here. the workers are polite and fun to talk to, not pushy like next door at ralphs. the only downer? the fact that it's in this plaza with one of the crappiest parking lots i've ever seen. it's ok though, most of the pricing is decent, nice service, and unique variety of foods offered here is worth it. read more

Get the newsletter because they always give a blurb about new products to try out or suggestions for cooking! Staff is always extremely helpful and well knowledgeable about all products, I can stop any clerk or associate on the floor and ask a question where they will happily answer and provide additional feedback. If something isn't in stock they are more than willing to gather information and let you know when it is in stock next. read more

Although this place lacks a lot of the produce and more common items you would find at a larger supermarket, they have a lot of good quality items. They have a great selection of gourmet cheeses, many great ready-to-make frozen meals, lots of different types of bread and I like that they have a lot of healthier versions of every day things. They also, surprisingly, have a huge selection of craft beers. I really enjoy shopping here and would not go anywhere else unless I'm looking for something that they don't carry. Good thing Ralph's is right next door just in case. I also highly recommend their mac n cheese. It's delicious!!! While this store may not carry everything you need and can be a bit pricier than some supermarkets, I really enjoy the atmosphere and every cashier/worker's attitude. Their employees are nothing but helpful and they always have a smile on their face. They also always give out random tasty samples, which is definitely a plus! :) read more

I always love going to any Trader Joe's location but I absolutely hate the parking here! I always got to say a little prayer I don't get hit by a car backing up, car zooming through the small zig zag roads, or getting a dink from a car door because all the parking spots are so close together. Ugh this plaza location but can't p but stop by when I'm in the area. Friendly staff always. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - La Jolla, California

YES! Thank you Trader Joe's for helping me feed myself through college. I would be in debt if I shopped at nearby Whole Foods, or dead if I shopped at adjacent Ralphs. Staples: Demi Batards Old Amsterdam Cheese Puffins Cliff Bars Salad greens Soy milk Green Olive Focaccia Frozen foodstuffs This is the only TJ that I've been to while in college. I'm lame, I know. read more

Ahh... Trader Joe's. Not as trendy as WFM, THANK GOD! Only negative thing would be all the packaging on the fruit and veggies. Other than that its a cool place, nice selection of organic foodstuffs at reasonable prices. Good specials and sales. The section for alcoholic beverages is... tres tres bien! Way more crunchy than the above mentioned chain, though their produce can't/doesn't match up. Staff is quite friendly though sometimes it seems forced. Trader Joe's jibes well w/ my particular sensibilities. SUPPORT THIS BIZNESS!! ( That's a plea/suggestion, not a directive.) :-) read more

Yes I'm a Trader Joe's junky! This one is by my house so I go there all the time. I like to go to the back of the store first to see what they are sampling. There lime flavored sparkling water is the best. And no calories. They always seem to be out of the vegetarian chicken patties. They have the best organic broccolini there. No 5 stars beacuse as others have said the parking lot does suck pretty bad. read more

Great service, there is always someone asking if you need something. Samples in the back which we love. The parking lot is a bit cramped here but if you are patient, you will find something. The aisles are wide so your not bumping into each other. A great selection of wine. All good. Great prices although I have seen them rise even here. They have that new cookie butter with vanilla wafers that is supposed to be awesome. The best prices on cereals, frozen goods, cheeses and wine, unless you are buying 6 bottles and Ralphs with 30% off is better. Great selection of Champs too. read more

Perhaps one of my favorite grocery stores in La Jolla. A pretty good selection of fruits and veggies. Organic foods a lot cheaper than Whole Foods for about the same quality. Not to mention customer service is on point. Kudos read more

My favorite grocery store, hands down. Yes, it kind of sucks that this TJ's is located in the parking lot of fail, but the convenience of the location (~1-2 miles from me) and the fact that Ralph's is next door to supplement anything they don't sell here make up for it. Also, it does tend to get really busy when people get off work, so I try to avoid this time period. The food and produce here is always fresh, generally healthy, and always affordable. Very reasonable prices on everything and it's all delicious! A few of my favorite things to get: -eggs (cheapest for a dozen!) -white mushrooms, spinach -hummus, pesto -pizza dough -cake/bread mix (mmm beer bread, pumpkin pancake, and pumpkin bread!) -greek yogurt -frozen goods: turkey meatballs, sweet white corn, green beans, even creme brulee -snacks (always a hit for potlucks) -ciabatta bread -amazingly sweet apple juice -salads and microwavable dinners that are delicious -basil plant for $3! Their samples in the back are always good and very easy to replicate, and their coffee samples rock. Staff is awesome and always chipper. Also, for kids, there's a game where they move a stuffed pirate around the store so they can look for it while their parents are shopping. They get a prize if they find it. Yay TJs! read more

My favorite super market! I love Trader Joe's! They have really good punkin pie! Just fyi since this is the reason for some punkin pie! Hope you enjoy it! read more

Love Trader Joes! Great food selection, just wish they had more boring food so I wouldn't also have to go to Vons :) Great customer service. Let me return a terrible salmon jerky that I bought for some reason, no problem. read more

First things first. I have heard too people try to straw man the argument "people say Trader Joe's is expensive..." huh? I have NEVER heard anyone say that Trader Joe's is expensive. And that's because it's not. Gourmet foods at a fraction of the price that you'd find anywhere else. Stash green & white tea? $1.99. Frozen Tiramisu? $6.99 for an entire cake. Flax and veggie chips? $1.99. Mediterranean hummus? $3.49 for 16 oz. Grapeseed oil? $2.99 for 16 oz. And the list goes on and on and on. The only thing that's not cool, as another reviewer has mentioned, is the packaging for fresh fruits and veggies. Go to Henry's for these, but get everything else at Trader Joe's. read more

Love the Trader Joe's here. It's close to campus. The workers are friendly and they always ask me how I am doing. The prices are affordable and the food is good! I love their brownie mix from their brand. So goooood! BUT the parking sucks here! THE WORST! Otherwise, I'm happy. read more

Love this Trader Joe's! It's right next to school/home for me and I'm here almost every other day grabbing fruit or milk or literally anything. The only issue with this location is the parking lot. Living here for two years I've learned to maneuver it like a professional so I don't get very frustrated but you can tell that people haven't learned with this parking lot (one way lanes, tight parking spots) so it can get a little irritating especially during peak hours. My favorite place for groceries and doesn't break the bank. They also have great TV dinners and salads. Make sure you run to the back for a sample before you head out! There's this misconception that Trader Joe's is a more expensive grocery store but I've found that it's much cheaper here than at the neighboring Ralph's for a lot of things including produce and especially spices/salt. The only thing this place isn't good for is meat, I've never bought my meat here because it does run a little on the expensive side. But their frozen food section is to die for, and the TJ cookies and cookie butter? Come on, how could you not love it? read more

The staff here is awesome- always really helpful. Awesome food selections- check out the pre-made salads! Great prices. But to agree with everyone else, the parking is difficult. Just circle around a few times, people are always coming & going, you'll find a spot within 5 min. read more