Oh Trader Joe. I love you. I only wished there was a West Ashley location, but it's absolutely worth it for me to drive to Mt Pleasant every week. I do get my meats at other groceries stores (like Harris Teeter or Publix) for freshness, sales, and convenience.. but everything elseee is at TJ's. I love trying new things, but also keeping with some of the tried and true kitchen staples. As I'm writing this, it's pumpkin season - and call me basic, but I'm overwhelmingly happy with all of TJ's pumpkin and fall products. Or any new products, for that matter. Plus, the customer service couldn't be any better. Such good vibes. Good products. And good prices. Please expand to West Ashley soon! read more

Finally made it across the two-bridge trek it takes me to get to the one and only Charleston location. Right away, I was pretty excited that it was a free standing building rather than the strip mall store I was used to. I'd like to find out when the slow time is for shopping here, because newsflash, it's not a Saturday afternoon before the Superbowl. I will say, despite the crazy amount of people, I still made my way through the store no problem. Another bonus- the prices were fairly similar to Indy, which was nice. Again, made it worth the bridge crossing. If you're looking for some amazing food, both health and indulgent, then Trader Joe's is the place. Plus, they have a huge wine selection available for cheap. It's a win-win! read more

This TJ's is great.. Truthfully, I don't think I can say I have ever walked into a non 5-star TJ's. Anyway, this one is wonderful! Good selection of produce, meats are always great but a bit pricey. All of the workers in here are very friendly and helpful. They never hesitate to recommend a new product to me, and I always appreciate it! read more

I was ecstatic when TJ's open in Mt.P. Before then I took a cooler when traveling to Atlanta or Charlotte. TJ's does not have everything but there are some fabulous treats there. The triple ginger snaps are a fan favorite. The nut and dried fruit section won't disappoint if you want to make your own trial mix. There are lots of frozen delights. The fire roasted vegetables with balsamic butter sauce is so yummy. Also TJ's has a nice inexpensive section of wines. read more

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I still love this place and visit every time I'm in the IOP area. The Ruby Red Chai Tea is still incredible! I pretty much drink it everyday! The Trader Joe's Bruschetta is amazing! I use it to make homemade pizzas...and feel like I'm eating a special order gourmet pizza! It's seriously tasty. All in all: Highly Recommend! read more

Just picked up Super Bowl supplies! Go getcha some goodies! Great inexpensive wines galore and cheese ! Perfect selections. Unbelievable customer service as always. read more

We have heard so many great things about Trader Joes since we moved into the area that we had to give it a shot at some point. This was the day and we can say that it was fantastic! From their selection of fresh and organic fruits and vegetables to their impressive selection of meat and snacks everything looked and sounded great. So many things caught my eye that I wanted and we have numerous things to try. The prices were really good, much cheaper than the average grocery store. Well worth it if you want cheap, plentiful, and fresh food. read more

The only reason I didn't rate 5 stars is because TJ's doesn't offer alternative remedies. GREAT prices on quality food! $1.50 bags of shelled edamamme, cooked sushi, $3.00+, very tasty breads and high end coffee, $1.00 cheaper cocoanut water, tasty snack options, and tons of frozen food options, all great prices! I love the frozen farm raised panko crusted tilapia. Try with mango salsa. read more

One of our favorite grocery stores in the area. Produce is always fresh, good bread selection, nice clean store and of course cheap wine. The staff is always very nice. Never been a huge fan of their meats and since there is normally a lot of people, the parking can be tricky. read more

Tonight around 8pm I went to Trader Joe's to grab a few things. I was checking out with Kim, and she was telling me how she loved the dark chocolate peppermint JoJos and I told her that I asked my fiancé if he wanted anything from Trader Joe's and he said the chocolate peppermint jojos. Kim then asked me how long I had been engaged and I told her almost a week! She was SO excited for me, asked to see my ring, etc. She made me feel so special about my ring, was just so sweet, kind, genuine. She asked me how he did it so I showed her the video of him proposing and she told me that she had chills. She then proceeded to ask other people to look at my ring. I went into trader joes tonight to grab a few things and walked out feeling so loved, special, happy, warm, and congratulated. She went out of her way to make me feel that way. This is what being human about- I love this traders Joe's and always have great conversations while I check out at this location. Kim made my day today, and I will always think of her when I walk into trader joes now. read more

We are moving from MD to Beaufort, SC and I am SO glad to find this wonderful Trader Joe's only an hour away! So many new finds every visit, kind and helpful staff, and, the wine selection! Oh MY!! Thank you to all the folks at Trader Joe's for keeping the quality, pricing, and selection of all things yummy at the highest level available at any grocery store in the area! read more

The best grocery shopping experience for me. Fruits and vegetables are always high quality and the packaged veggies/ salads are the best! Lots of organic and GF options. Always introducing new products and you can literally try anything (except raw or frozen meat) in the store...just ask! Prices are usually better on staples...though they have few name brand products, but trader joe's brand is as good or better in just about every grocery category. read more

Not having lived in Mt. Pleasant the past few years, it's been a long while since I've done any grocery shopping here. Fortunately, I had other things to do in the area the other day and decided to do my shopping at TJ's. Boy have I been missing out! Definitely a vegetarian's dream. Cheap, healthy, and delicious! I've loved everything I've bought so far. Ravioli, shishito peppers, and even a delicious curry inspired quinoa salad. And let's not forget the yummy yet fairly priced wine selection! I will make it a point to return here to shop more often. Very friendly staff as well, even though they are beyond busy 24/7. The only suggestion I would have is more vegan coffee creamers please. Can't wait until they open one up in West Ashley ;) read more

Trader Joes is lying to their customers about selling and profiting from GMOs. Charleston store employees and a "decision maker" named Lori at the Corporate office repeatedly told me that Trader Joes does not sell products with GM ingredients. Do your own research by contacting the product manufacturers directly. In some cases, it's the livestock that are eating GM grain. For example, I bought a particular cheese thinking it would be GMO free but the livestock are fed GM grain. Monsanto and grocery stores that have aligned with Monsanto's patented-good-for-only-one season seeds/monopolistic business model have betrayed their customers. Voice your support for non GMO foods for both humans and pets. Europe, Russia, and China have banned growing GMO foods. Why can't the US? Support you local farmer's markets, CSAs, and plant your own garden. read more

Produce pricey and of low quality! Celery is really bad! Anemic looking stubs stuffed in an old plastic baggie. And priced too high! Check out celery at Whole Foods by comparison! Vibrant green, crisp and full stalks with leafy crowns, at least twice the quantity at the same price! Trader Joe's veggies are not cheap and not of the same, high quality! Also check out parsley! Cheaper at Whole Foods, far fresher, and cost less, yes, less than Trader Joe's! read more

If you are not yet familiar with the Trader Joe's grocery stores, let me tell you what they're about. Food with no artificial flavors or preservatives. That's pretty much what you should take as a given. On top of that, they usually offer quite a few items that are organic, and for the prices, they just can't be beat in those categories. The staff are friendly. The snacks are awesome, and at good prices for what you're getting. When it comes to the name brand organic/all-natural/healthy foods, they are often substantially cheaper compared to what you'd pay for the exact same item at any other grocery store (such as Kashi cereals). The wines are cheaper, and usually of better quality. They recently introduced free-standing (as opposed to weirdly wasteful pre-packaged) produce, just like a "normal" grocery store. Yes, the fish are frozen, but they are flash-frozen as soon as they are caught, so they are usually fresher than the typical grocery store's offerings. Back before I was vegetarian, I ate a LOT of fish courtesy of TJ's, and they just can't be beat for the price and quality (I'm from WA state, where we also have fresh fish everywhere). I could enjoy shrimp, mahi mahi, crab cakes, and salmon on a student budget quite often thanks to TJ's. I've been to this location twice now (I'm on vacation here) and it's great! I'm so glad they have pretty much all the same stuff available (for continuity's sake--it's nice to have the same peanut butter when you're traveling, ya know?). It's pretty busy and the products are just flying off the shelves, but I'm sure things will calm down in a few months once the novelty wears off. I found the staff to be just as friendly and helpful (and cheerful! It gives me the impression everyone who works there loves their job) as they are on the West Coast. Something you guys should be grateful for--you have a stand-alone TJ's with nice, wide aisles. All the ones I've been to in the Greater Seattle Area are renting space in a strip mall, so the same amount of stuff is crammed into a smaller space (with no opportunity for expansion), which means the aisles are half the width. Yes, HALF. Imagine how maddening this is at say, 5:15pm as everyone's getting off work and trying to grab something for dinner (often with kids in tow). Seriously, two carts, parallel to the shelves, can easily block an entire aisle where I'm from. Or just one oblivious shopper with their cart askew as they survey the merch from two arm length's away. My point is, you don't know how great you guys have it, in terms of the spaciousness of the Mt. Pleasant TJ's. I had no problems getting down any aisle mere days after their big opening. There are so many items I could recommend you try, but honestly, they have a policy in place that if you don't absolutely LOVE something, you can return it, so go ahead and purchase with confidence. I've returned stuff to TJ's before with no problems--half a bag of produce, even, that went bad sooner than I expected. If you're not sure if you'll like something, ask the staff for recommendations, as they are unusually knowledgeable about a lot of the products, having tasted many for themselves (hard to say that about any other grocery store!). And if they haven't tried it themselves, and they notice that you are getting it, they'll often ask how YOU like it, so that they can pass on that knowledge to others. read more

- Bottom Line: Overcrowded, small, and definitely exemplifies why Trader Joe's needs another location in North Mount Pleasant. - One of the smallest Trader Joe's I've ever been to. - Parking is a nightmare. - Large crowds constantly lead to long check-out lines. read more

The store is really not the amazing value everyone thinks it is. The meat is the same price as Whole Foods for organic chickened and pork. There isn't an actual meat department so it appears that everything is packaged of site and shipped to the store in plastic. The "All Natural" chicken and pork is a little cheaper, but if you buy in bulk at Whole Foods is about the same price. To avoid all the actual hippies and generic brand crap, I'll go to Whole Foods. read more

I recently discovered Trader Joe's and I am willing to drive here 30 min to shop and enjoy the experience! Everybody is so nice and the product is devine! I would love a store closer to where we live but I will travel anyway!! Keep up the great work! Y'all rock! read more

The reason I go to Trader Joe's - three buck chuck! They sell Charles Shaw wines in 6 varieties for $2.99 ... the price can't be beat. They don't sell many name brands, but it's their own products and a lot of healthy items that make up the products in this relatively small grocery store. There is a good selection of organic produce at just a little higher than other groceries. The meat selection is small but it's all grass fed/cage free/no hormones meats that they charge extra for. The parking lot is small but it seems the store is never really crowded. Be sure to grab a cart on the way into the store, as they are outside. read more

This is a place where the price is right, and quality is shockingly good. I don't go often enough bc I live on the other side of town (ehem, town of Mt. P - open one on the northside!) but when I do, I'm always really happy with my purchases. The biggest surprise is how tasty all of their frozen items are... the tartars are incredibly good. Go buy a few of the ham & gouda and grab a dozen eggs... cook up a few eggs and place them on top = amazing breakfast. And this was a tip directly from the staff who all have always been incredibly friendly, helpful and welcoming. read more

Love this place! Lots of fresh produce and organic foods. I just wish they have Trader Joe's in North Charleston. But nevertheless, I don't mind driving 30 minutes just to come here. Customer service is always on point! Very friendly and makes you feel so welcome. read more

It's a small store but I come here about three times a week. Their wine selection is good and prices are great. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable . I try to eat healthy and some of items here that I don't see other places. I also get the complementary little shot of coffee and help me through the afternoon :) read more

Traders Joe's is a true gem! It makes eating organic a little more manageable. The organic spinach is the same price as traditional spinach and the produce is usually very fresh. One of my favorite things about TJs is if try something and you don't like it you can return it! Returning foods seems like it would be awkward but they are very nice and accommodating. I have done this once or twice and have had no problem. They have a nice cheese selection and the wine selection is great. Plus the prices are spot on. I am a coupon shopper and Trader Joe's does not accept coupons but it is nice to go to a store and not worry about sales or coupons and just know that most things are a fair price. read more

Quiet the friendly and helpful staff... have never been dismissed or felt looked down upon as with other places (one as close as next door). Very good pricing and when you walk out you don't feel robbed. read more

This place is overrun with housewives who are insane. Have fun in the parking lot; imagine Ellis island with cars.

OMG ' I love trader joes ! How can you not. They have awesome stuff here that you just can't get anywhere else . They have such a great selection of interesting food at great prices . They also have wine & beer too, a big plus. Sometimes they even have food and wine tastings .. YUM! I drive all the way from Summerville to come here . Love it . They also have and amazing selection of fresh flowers. Did I mention I love it . read more

Always busy but always fully stocked. Can always find what I'm looking for. Sometimes long lines waiting to check out but that is because of the number of people shopping there. read more

Don't get what all the fuss was, went in this weekend, Pre-packaged frozen fish (Yuck! this is the lowcountry, we've got fresh everywhere c'mon!) A whole aisle dedicated to trail mix....I like trail mix, but I'll pass. Small, Small, Small selections of just about everything. Def. won't be going back, Whole Foods and Publix are much better. read more

I love trader joes. This place is amazing. Great selection, the prices are very good and comparable to your mega stores. The staff is super helpful and friendly. It's a little bit on the small end but all in all I give it five stars! read more

Ok, Trader Joe's is totally the Whole Foods for the...Average Joe! Love it. The employees are so helpful and really nice. Even the cashiers want to have a conversation with you. I enjoy the small shot of coffee while I shop and can pretty much find all the organic goodness that I want. The only downfall is that sometimes they run low on Almond Butter and well, I like Almond Butter. But hey, you can make up for it with the 3 Buck Chuck. Wine for $3! Holla! read more

I love Trader Joes and Whole Foods! Come here about every time I'm in mount pleasant!

Trader joes eased my move from Cali to South Carolina. I've been shopping here for years, it's the closest I can get to a Brit shop! Now, we just need one in north Charleston/Hanahan/park circle - c'mon I know you an pull it off read more

Albeit small and busy, good use of space, great prices on quality products. Employees are always amazing! You have no idea how much West Ashley wishes we had one, too. So please open another in 29407 and we'll keep you equally busy. I promise. read more

Trader Joes is an amazing grocery store located close to the bridge in Mount Pleasant. They have excellent produce, many options for fresh pre-made salads, flowers, a great selection of wine sold for less than it should cost (Try the Coastal), and lots of other healthy options. I'm a huge fan of their Mango/Pineapple salsa, as well as most of their salads. This place can be a little crowded with Mount Pleasant locals, especially on the weekends, but they have ample staff to keep things stocked and keep the checkout lines minimal. read more

I am willing to drive from West Ashley to Mt. Pleasant every week to go here, even though I have every other chain grocery store right at my back door. Why? Because this place is simply wonderful! I've been several times and never met anyone there that wasn't extraordinarily helpful and friendly. The prices are unbeatable and the quality is just what I'm looking for. Organic products on every shelf at better prices than I've ever found! I can see myself being a loyal customer here for a long time! read more

Trader Joe's is just out of this world! It's like a Whole Foods at 40% less. Charleston loves you! The service is great, the prices are great and best yet, the selection is the best in town! It's not as big as the one's in Atlanta, but I'll take it! read more

I've only been into a Trader Joe's a couple times but have always found myself more than impressed. Typically the stores are small compared to normal grocery stores and have a limited variety of options...to some that may be a problem, to me that's perfect. I like to get in and out and not spend a lot of money when grocery shopping and that's exactly what you can do at Trader Joe's. Banana's at $0.19 cents a piece are one of the best bargains right as you walk in the store...dont miss em. read more

This is the most relaxed friendly Trader Joe's I've ever been to. Not sure if it is just the store or that it is in Charleston. But it does have a super mellow friendly vibe, I must say. read more

I have been looking for riced cauliflower. Hard stuff to find. For low carb folks it is a must. Makes a great pizza crust and gives a little substance without much carbs for pasta type dishes. We went to TJs on a Sunday and of course the parking lot was full. People were parked across the street. I still think that is a marketing ploy but it obviously works. Have too few spots and people will flock to get there. The place was a mob scene as it always seems to be. They also have folks working and stocking stuff. I am guessing that this is because they sell so much so fast they need to restock during rush hour. Or, as I kind of suspect, this is another marketing strategy. Create total chaos and people just can't get enough. Buy 2 or 3 of something to make up for the fact it may be a while to you get back. Worked on us. 8 bottles of the fine wine and 4 packs of said cauliflower. Great cheese and meat options abound. Was surprised to see that it took no time to check out and our register person was friendly as possible. Really impressed with this whole marketing concept. Nothing on sale ever that I have seen. Just decent prices all the time and mayhem whenever you are there. Will be back when out of one of our important staples. read more