I used to dread going grocery shopping at big supermarkets. This Trader Joe's location is much smaller, but, still has all the essentials, and a good selection of unessential items too. The staff works very hard, and does a good job keeping on top of the lines/checkouts. Worst part of shopping has always been "waiting", and thankfully, usually the wait here is not too bad. That said, they do get stampeded with giant crowds sometimes. Not sure if there is any solution to the insane crowds. Its hard to know when they will be normal busy or crazy busy. I dont blame them for the crowds though, as their aisles are pretty wide and allow good flow, their cashiers are generally very fast, and, if they see a line, they try to add more folks to the registers to keep checkout moving. Overall, I am quite pleased with them and will continue to do most of my shopping there. read more

First time coming here, I wanted a place to check out since I was in need of a place for lunch. This place had great sushi options and other great grab and go options. They did have a few items that were out of stock unfortunately. The store is very peaceful and quiet and the staff was very friendly. The Lines can be very busy too. Plenty of parking as well. Plenty of parking as well. Overall, I was satisfied with a visit here. read more

This was the first time I was in this Trader's Joe's and was not disappointed. Parking was a bit hectic on the weekend. The store was so crowded and hectic . The layout seemed to add to chaos . They had a variety of their products and it is always an interesting experience to view their new offerings, but because it was so crowded, browsing was difficult. Service was excellent and even though it was so busy, they remained calm and friendly. read more

This is the location I frequent although it's not near my home but worth the trip. I wish there was a location near me! I visited today to pick up my trader Joe favorites and was thrilled with some new finds! Wine and cheese selection is always good! My cashier was super nice - they always are and was very engaging talking about different items that I bought. read more

I've never been disappointed but this is not my regular shopping place. Parking is great. Store is a bit awkward to navigate but it flows nicely. Checkout is friendly and fairly quick. Everyone is upbeat and ready to assist if needed. Prices vary and aren't the best. read more

Great selection, but our cashier was very dismissive. Our cashier was named DREW. He was very talkative with person in front of us, as my wife & I came up didn't welcome us. We asked how his day, he looked away. Didn't ask if we needed a bag. Just wanted to ring our stuff quickly and have us go. My wife even tried saying have a good day, and looked away again. This was a very rude experience, I understand having a bad day but not when the person in front of us we saw a completely different experience. Management, please speak with Drew who worked Sunday 5/19/24 around 8pm. Needs additional training on customer service. read more

This is a great store to visit for healthy foods at reasonable prices. The store follows COVID-19 guidelines by enforcing masks, following distance guidelines and only allowing a certain amount of customers in at a time. My wait in line was no longer than 10 minutes. Once inside, the staff is friendly and helpful. I came to stock up on items before a snow day. Trader Joes sells a variety of items such as, vegan foods items, hygiene products, vitamins, alcoholoic beverages, fresh organic fruits and vegetables, healthy comfort foods, spices, pantry items, and much more. Some of my favorites are the buffalo wings, turkey wraps, frozen macaroni and cheese, fresh baked items, frozen bluberry waffles, seasonal foods, and much more. Many of the food items are quick and easy to prepare for those who have busy lives. Lastly, my favority part of Trader Joes foods is that the ingrediants are usually simple without a lot of unhealthy additives and chemicals added. read more

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Everytime I enter this Trader Joe's I am never disappointed!! Everything is always stocked and looks great!! The staff is always super friendly and helping. lots of lovely ladies, especially this one young man who helped me out! he was very kind and talkative I couldn't catch his name but he had blonde wavy hair! Overall always a great experience (my favorite item there is always the vanilla sheet cakes) read more

Trader Joe's is 80% processed junk foods and not fresh produce with organic, locally-sourced or non-GMO faire, so NO THANKS. I'd rather shop a farmer's market or a glass jar canned goods co-op, with holistic and healthy baked goods (spelted, low-sodium, sourdough, fruit/veggie packed breads/cakes/muffins, etc.). Trader Joe's is junk quality "junk food"... https://www.thrillist.com/amphtml/eat/nation/trader-joes-sucks-worst-grocery-store THE REASON ALDI & TRADER JOE BOTH SUCK is much like Wal-mart. The owners are worth $$$ trillions while locals get NO LABOR or COMMUNITY benefits because employees are paid a pittance and the profits flow back to private family trusts... https://www.businessinsider.com/albrecht-family-aldi-fortune-heirs-net-worth-secretive-lifestyle-photos-2019-3 read more

Loved this store lots of room to get around not overcrowded with stock all over .....prices are pretty good will take more than one visit to get to see everything there just because of the size of the store, lots of space to run around. Great selection of stuff. You can find So many healthy things here. They have fresh produce and flowers. Of course, prices are all worth it! Easy parking and getting into the shopping center area. Very clean and well sanitized. Very well stocked. Very friendly cashier and the staff. They have a great wine selection at this location. read more

Was very excited for my corn the other night until I opened it. No hate just disappointed :( Pictures below read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

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You want to know why I like Trader Joe's? Is it their prices? Not really, while they have many shelved items that are quite reasonable, anything fresh (produce, meats, cheeses) can be priced very high. There are a few reasons I like Trader Joe's: 1. You can get things there you won't find anywhere else. 2. Their fresh foods (while expensive) are always of a high quality. Their prepared foods are also good. 3. You want wines? They have plenty of wine to choose from ranging anywhere from those rated well by Wine Spectator all of the way down to Two Buck Chuck, their house wine. It's $2.99 a bottle and not bad. 4. Their frozen foods are really outstanding. They have fresh-frozen fish that cannot be beat. They have a wide variety of frozen vegetables, prepared dishes, pizzas, deserts, fruits, and all are very reasonably prices. 5. They are friendly. Everyone who works there appears to be having a great time. They all help each other out. They help customers. They provide premiere service. So, that's the story. Unfortunately the closest one is almost 10 miles from us, so there are other grocers we go to first. But, we make our trip to Trader Joe's a family outing. We all go and get to pick out favorites. read more

This Trader Joe's has been my sanctuary during quarantine. To top it off, the other day one of the staff gave me an item "on the house" bc we'd struck up conversation about plant-based items and I'd never tried the one he mentioned so I ran and got it for myself while he was ringing up the rest of my stuff. When I got back to the register he said "This one's on the house!" I thought id heard him wrong. Haha I guess you don't realize how much you love free stuff until it catches you by surprise! I honestly just really loved the surprise of the kind gesture. read more

Lovely location! Spacious and well-stocked. No need to rehash the other reviews -- it's Trader Joe's, and I LOVE TRADER JOE'S. All I know is that I'm well on my way to having visited and reviewed every TJ's in IL. I better get a reward. Or at least a cool badge.. read more

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Found a lobster shell in my lobster ravioli... very disappointing. I like traders Joe's because everyone is really nice and the food is good but this has just completely ruined It for me. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

I love Trader Joe's !! Everyone is so nice here ! I have gotten great deals on good food! I love their flowers and very FRESH produce!! Always a little nervous though, with the traffic out front. I've seen a little child almost get hit trying to go inside with his mom. read more

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite stores and this is by far my favorite location. The employees here are so friendly and helpful. Shopping here is actually a pleasant experience, unlike most other grocery stores. The reason I took off one star is because twice in the past couple of years, I've gotten rotten meat. A couple of years ago, it was their boneless chicken thighs and last week it was a pork loin roast. read more

I really like this Trader Joe's location. In fact, I've decided that I really like Lake Zurich. This Trader Joe's is very similar to the one in Arlington Hts. with one main difference. Here, the people in the parking lots have some sort of etiquette. If you've read my reviews in the last year, you know I hate the pervasive anarchist driving that seems to be everywhere in Wheeling, Palatine, and Arlington Hts. While I am way closer to the Arlington Hts. location, I come here to avoid the rude drivers. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE Trader Joes! They give your shopping experience a totally new outlook. There isn't anything negative I can say about this place. The employees are sweet and attentive, the store has tons of goodies (though you probably can't only go shopping at trader joes) and well, its TRADER JOES! Items that I love? Their ready made lentil with their chipotle dressing (OMG). Such a great dip and its tasty, healthy, and an explosion in your mouth. Their Cookie Butter should be illegal with how delicious it is. read more

I love Trader Joe's! I always find something here that I fall in love with and the staff is extremely friendly and outgoing. No joke. Every time I go, the workers don't ignore you and run through the daily grind, they always have some valuable input, recommendations, and have a sincere friendliness about them. You gotta love Two-Buck Chuck. Try the skinless chicken andoulle (sp?) sausages, they're the *best*! Also, take a swing at their selection of teas. It's not huge, but I haven't bought a tea there that I haven't liked yet. I personally love the Ginger tea for after meals. I would caution people against some of the frozen foods, as they tend to have a higher fat content. Also, I warn people of the snack-food aisle. Dried fruits are great, but beware those dried with copious amounts of sugar. read more

The biggest problem with Trader Joe's is that I go in with money and come out with no money. I like to treat myself to too many things there. This store isn't huge but there is still plenty of room to walk around and it's usually not crowded during the week. The staff here is very friendly. Always asking if you need help finding anything or just friendly chit-chatting with you. Plus they always have samples, which is just a ploy to get me to buy the product they are sampling and it usually works. The prices are fair but like I said I usually spend too much because I buy too many treats! You can't go wrong at this store! read more

I love Trader Joe's but wish I didn't have to drive 20 minutes to get to one. Their produce section is always great and lately I've been using their bread department as well after I found they have pretzel rolls and great multi-grains. One of the biggest reasons I shop here is because their staff is always pleasant and they try what the sell so I can trust their opinions. Their freezer section is unique (in a good way) but my absolute favorite item in the store is the peanut butter stuffed pretzels and now they have them covered in chocolate too! Their deli and dairy sections have great selections too but they tend to be over priced. Everything is pretty much organic which means you will pay triple the price to guarantee the cow used to make your cheese was raised by some hippie. read more

This store is terrific. Nice selection of foods and friendly staff that understand the value of good customer service. This makes shopping at Trader Joes a true pleasure. read more

Yes, Trader Joe's is a grocery store, but it's a unique place. I mean, how many people are reviewing their local Jewel or Dominick's? There are many reasons to bypass the local grocery store and head to TJ's. A couple of them are: -- the wine selection (esp. the "world famous" Three-Buck-Chuck!) -- the fresh breads -- the excellent selection of cheeses (surpassed only by Whole Foods) -- their private label ice cream (so creamy it's like custard) -- their people (they must administer some kind of personality test to prospective employees as everyone there is genuinely pleasant and friendly) All this, and their prices are quite reasonable (unlike Whole Foods). :-) read more

NICEST STAFF EVER! A +++++++++++++ Okay seriously they were so nice I wanted to buy more...which I guess make this a positive or negative review, depending how you look at that last statement ;) Anyway, my mom and I came in to exchange some cheese we bought and they were totally cool about it. We had the receipt but even when we showed one of the ladies, she said don't worry, it would be fine without it, too. We ended up buying quite a few items because of the extremely cold weather we are having in Chicago, and when we came to the register, another gentleman walked us to a cashier and we all started talking about cheeses. It was very casual and fun. That is one thing I love about Trader Joe; no one is ever pretentious and everyone always wants to help, have a conversation, and make you feel right at home. I have been to serval locations and everyone has always been super nice, but I just had to comment about how sweet everyone was here, especially being such a crazy time with the cold weather and everyone stocking up on goods! read more

Affordable and Healthy! Trader Joes is the perfect size store, that sells only a few brands of an item. You won't find ten different brands of tomatoes here. They have what they have. And what they have is delicious ! I find myself coming here multiple times every week. I love the salads for work. The the right size. Did I mention that they clearly label their gluten free items with a green G ? They do! This place has really been helpful since starting gluten free about a year ago. read more

I have to say I've always loved LZ's Trader Joe's. I at least visit twice a week. This past week I had a medical emergency & ended up in the hospital. On Monday I needed to make a quick visit to Trader Joe's even though I still wasn't feeling well. The cashier noticed my tired demeanor and hospital bandages. After sincerely inquiring if I was okay, he picked up the rose plant I was buying & quickly said ~ We (Trader Joe's) is buying this for you ~ I hope you feel better soon. That simple act of kindness made my day & I just wanted the world to know how special the folks at the LZ Trader Joe's are!! You have a shopper for life!! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Lake Zurich, Illinois

Trader Joe's is awesome. I like this location as opposed to the one in Northbrook because it's less crowded. The selection is great, the employees (as always) as very friendly are willing to help. If you want organic, vegan, and gluten free goods this is the place to shop. It's far cheaper than Whole Foods and in my opinion, the vibe of the store and the employees is friendlier and more laid back. Great grocery store and will definitely be back. read more

This is an excellent grocery store. They've featured a free sampling of some new deliciousness every time I've stopped on the weekend. If you haven't been to Trader Joes, you don't know what you are missing. The best part about this place is that you don't have to sacrifice the food you love to maintain a healthy diet - they've got the correct food all in one convenient spot. Their chips, salsas, desserts, fruit products, candies, cookies, prepared soups and more outpaces the competition by quality and health standards without much contest. Why did I not rate a 5? The staff here is nice-ish, I've met friendlier people at their other locations. read more

Usually a great place to shop, but this afternoon the store was so crowded it was not possible to social distance in literally ANY of the aisles. Customers were as close as two to three feet apart, and there was no effort to suggest one-way traffic flow to reduce contact. Clearly the store staff lost count of how many customers were in the store at once. Only at the registers was there any distancing among customers. Please TJ, watch your aisles and your capacity. It's just too dangerous not to. read more

I love Trader Joe's in general and as this was the first location I went to, it's special. That being said, it really is a good location compared to others. The produce selection is good and always fresh. The wine selection is very good and seems to be getting bigger. Their store brand is overpriced for the quality of the wine in relation to Two-Buck-Chuck; however, their prices and quality for other wines are fairly good for this type of store. I love their snacks, salsa, pasta, and cereal selections. They have good frozen items too. The lay out has changed a bit in recent years but everything is relatively easy to find. They workers I've encountered are generally very helpful. The one problem I've had is that theycould use more cashiers during the day. Overall it's a good store and I can always find more than what I had on my shopping list! read more

We love Trader Joe's, but ESPECIALLY this location. The food is always fresh, very clean store, and the people are wonderful. They remember us, and are always friendly with good conversation. The wine selection is very good and they take time to talk and help you make the best selection. Best of all, if you don't like it, bring it back!! read more

The best staff compared to any grocery store I've ever visited. Dave and Matt were A++. Dave even carried my groceries and loaded the car when he thought I may have difficulty. Hands down best food shopping experience. read more

I love Trader Joe's. Always great food and pleasant people. Unfortunately this store is just a little smaller than other TJs I have been too and the selections of new and interesting items aren't as vast as I would hope. The staff is great and very knowledgeable of what they carry. I still shop there once a week. Hopefully more people will shop there and they can expand to a larger store and provide more organic goodies! read more

Little small, but great staff and selection. Check the wine selection and prices! read more

I just moved to Inverness and am so happy to have a Trader Joe's nearby. Not only is it much cheaper than our jewel, every single person who works here is super friendly and helpful. Love the prices, love the food and love the friendliness of the staff. Means the manager is doing a great job!! read more

Always a good place to stop for groceries. Plenty of healthy options at good prices. Staff is always ready to help out.

Thank you for not changing packaging with ethnic labels. The labels help customers identify international products more quickly.

After living in Missouri and frequenting Trader Joe's for 5 years, I must admit the Lake Zurich TJ impresses beyond belief. I thought I found the perfect specialty foods store in TJ St. Louis until I visited this location. The store is small yet quaint, and they still offer my favorites. Most importantly, the 'LZTJ' (as they ought to call themselves) boasts an extraordinarily helpful crew that is easy to get along with in terms of customer service. I visited Mariano's and Fresh Market in the LZ area, and, frankly, the shopping experience did not compare. I am quite picky when it comes to groceries and LZTJ delivered on all fronts. Well done! read more

Smaller than other trader joes. Nothing special here. Store clerks a bit rude. Certain items here goes pretty quickly and they do not replenish fast enough. read more