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    Trader Joe's

    4.2 (53 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Cole P. ..

    Wow. I've never felt so good about store I've never stepped foot in. Here's why: I had my first date planned with a girl I've grown feelings for, and we had planned virtual date for the evening. We've been talking long distance, so I wanted her to feel me there (in spirit haha), so I asked her to get some pasta on me from Trader Joe's in preparation for a movie night with her favorite home made dish. Prior to her arrival I called the store to ask if could purchase some flowers and have them given to her as a pre-paid surprise... I spoke to Kit and he said, "Cole, we love doing this kind of stuff- it's our favorite." After offering to pay, he refused, said he would take care of it and personally would make sure it got delivered. BUT WAIT... there's more. He had a custom bouquet made for her (pictured) AND wrote a custom message from me on a card per my request. Fast forward. She walked in the store that day... was tracked down by 5 employees to make absolutely sure that she received the gift from her "boyfriend guy from another state". She got back in the car after that to FaceTime me, couldn't stop laughing, and said that nobody has ever done something so sweet for her. We went on to have the most wonderful date... I mean... literally it went on for a collective 10 hours. Thank you Kit, and the rest of the TJ staff for helping me to make her feel like the most special girl in the world. Trader Joe's for the win.

    Katie S.

    I love Trader Joe's and its great to have one right in Minneapolis. I was wary of a downtown location because parking can be a hassle. However, they have a parking lot that's free for the first hour of parking, which gives plenty of time to pick up your groceries. There is a wide selection of products and there is plenty of stock of food you want- I have rarely seen products that were out or gone. The customer service is friendly and every encounter I've has with an employee is positive. If there Isa product I'm looking for, someone is always willing to help me find it or check the back room if it's not on a shelf. The liquor section is also fun to scroll through. There are several products from local and national places, and you can buy single beers of any type and make your own 6-pack!

    Michele G.

    Since moving to Minneapolis we have struggled to find a grocery that had items we like and can afford. We went to Trader Joe's today and are so excited to have found our store!! Wonderful food at prices we can manage!

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    Neleh H.

    Really clean & spacious TJ's- Mad props coz folks were quite nice even though I was the annoying customer that ran in the door like 6 minutes before closing. This is near my hotel & it was great to buy drinks, snacks & fruits, and I love their hand lotion, hair serum.

    Kimberly T.

    I just left and I already can't wait to go again! Trader Joe's on Washington Ave is a brand spankin' new beauty! It took me awhile to get here, but dropping in yesterday night before they closed made me so happy. I parked in their parking lot in the back (enter by turning right onto Chicago Ave) and went through the back entrance where the shopping carts are stored. Before I went to Trader Joe's, I made a list of things I hadn't tried before that I wanted to look for on the shelves. I found everything I was looking for! Whether it be hash browns, kombucha, or Yellow Thai Curry sauce, they had it all. The most expensive item I bought was about $4 (sliced gyro meat...I could not believe that they had this!), so their prices overall are reasonable. Some of the frozen foods aren't worth their price since the bags were so small (their mango chunks and chicken nugget bags were super tiny) but for the most part, I would shop here again for dry goods. The employees were extremely nice and the check out process was quick! The store itself is clean and everything was fresh. My only small complaint happened after I left the store. When you pay for your groceries, the cashier gives you a parking validation (for FREE PARKING just as long as you park UNDER 1 HOUR in their lot) which you put underneath a scanner upon exit. I scanned it many times and it kept giving me a red light and the bar wasn't going up for me to leave, so I had to press the button to call for help. A lady eventually answered, asked me what ramp I was in, and lifted the bar for me, but the parking validation itself did not work. I don't know if anyone else has had this issue, but just a heads up for people visiting for the first time that they have a parking time limit which everyone should be aware of, so they aren't charged an excessive parking fee.

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    A bright and clean location in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.

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    Parking was free while we shop for groceries. Easy in and out of the grocery store. Love Trader's Joe. Got a fresh wreath there too.

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