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    Trader Joe's

    4.4 (112 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Leeza D.

    I love stepping into a Trader Joe in other cities only to see if there's anything significantly different than where I come from. The first thing I noticed about the Trader Joe's is the awesome elevator. The Tradervator ... come on you have to come just to see that. The fact that it's also attached to Target is genius. This needs to happen more often. When you go down the elevator, escalator or take the stairs down to the Trader Joe's, you'll notice that it's huge. It's massive compared to many of the Trader Joe's I've been to. In terms of stock, the funny thing was the doggy treats that were in the end caps. I swear I was gonna buy one and then I kind of read it and it was for dogs. It's so prevalent on an endcap. Read the labels people so you don't end up eating doggy treats like O was going to do. Also the IPAs had really cool art. I haven't seen that before. Please come and create your own adventure.

    Victor H.

    Overrated supermarket, nothing special worth coming here. Could definitely get similar groceries elsewhere. Not worth the fuzz.

    Trader Joe's has a huge variety of nuts. Posted with review 02/20/24
    Marianne W.

    Trader Joe's needs to open a location closer to my apartment. Until then any Trader Joe's will definitely be visited. This location is in a neighborhood that I mainly visit in September. I'm in Little Italy and Chinatown taking a lot of photos and eating all day. By the time I check for my favorite grocery items I am ready to grab them, check out and head home. I can say it's well stocked and full of helpful employees. They have the check out well organized. I really wish I could eat everything they offer. It's still selling my favorite spinach. It's a great neighborhood to spend time then buy groceries before heading home. I'm recommending they put a TJ's like this one up north around East 96th Street! Until then I will stop at any location I happen to be close to at the moment.

    entrance- go down the escalator
    Andrew D.

    I always keep coming back to this Trader Joe's. It's laid out well; it's close to the J train and has a great selection of what I always want. The lines move quickly and the staff are always friendly and helpful. This is the best Tj's in the city IMO. They also have a great selection of plants.

    Can you believe I made  this flower arrangement with less than $25.00 dollars?
    Bertha C.

    This is my favorite store to buy groceries because of its low prices and the quality of the items they sell. I go there at least twice a week. A lot of their products are very affordable. I buy dairy, fruits, flowers, nuts, sandwiches, etc. Last time I bought sunflowers, they lasted more than 3 weeks. They were absolutely gorgeous! I made a gorgeous flower arrangement for a friend and I spent about $25.00 dollars. The staff is very friendly, efficient and helpful. The cashiers work so hard to ensure the wait is short. I truly recommend this location because the store is big and organized as well as clean. I bought the pumpkin ice cream today and it's absolutely delicious!! The only issue I have there is that I want to buy the whole store so I recommend you to have a list of items you are going to buy so you don't overspend money.

    Valentine items are from another TJ's but this location features many seen here.
    Merry B.

    This Trader Joe's is huge. It's so nice to be able to roam the aisles even during very busy times! Unfortunately only one bathroom was open, it's right when you enter. Carts are plentiful in all sizes. Start with produce; they are many staff to help you if you need it. Signs are everywhere to guide you. Most items are restocked frequently, but at this time eggs are usually gone because of bird flu. Prices are going up but you can still find the usual TJ's values. There are two enormous aisles to check out in, plus a packing area to bag your items before you return your cart. The vibe is chill and the ambiance is downtown: artsy types mix with the longtime residents. Check it out when you're in the Essex Market area. Enjoy!

    On the escalator down to TJs
    Marissa L.

    I have mixed feelings about this particular Trader Joe's. I love Trader Joe's in general - the product offerings, the art, the seasonal selections - and most of the people who work there are so friendly and helpful. All of that was still true here, but there were just some things that really irked me. After you descend the escalator and head into the store, the first thing you notice is that it's huge. There is so much space. The aisles might be double the width of some of the other stores. I wasn't there at peak time, but I imagine that even then it's manageable. But the layout here just doesn't make sense. Other than dairy, you have to go through all the cold and frozen food before you get to the bulk of the non-perishable stuff. The meat is the furthest thing from the registers. Frozen food is usually the last thing I want to get before joining the line, but here, it's inconvenient if you want to get refrigerated and frozen stuff last because it would mean a lot of walking in circles and wasting time. They were out of a lot of things when I went recently, but with the supply and worker shortages, I'm definitely not holding that against any of the stores these days. But the produce that day was more hit-or-miss than usual or what I've found at other TJ's (which is sometimes questionable on produce to begin with). Every package of zucchini felt old or had mold, and every single yellow onion was dented. I couldn't find one avocado that I actually thought would ripen evenly. I don't know if it was storage on the warehouse end because of all the issues these days or this particular store, but it was kind of disappointing. Also, because they're in the cellar, I had no phone signal and there was no wifi. This store is probably a 3.5* for me, but I'm rounding up to 4* because the people are so nice, and having the space to shop is just such a positive. There are some others I still like better (like Soho or Chelsea). I would come here again if in the area though, especially since getting my grocery shopping done is a great excuse to stop by the Doughnut Plant down the block.

    Newly installed, fully stocked Banana shelves, $0.19 each ($0.25 for organic)
    Chun M.

    We've started coming to this Lower East Side Trader Joe's a lot more since it's just a short walk from Chinatown when we come down to visit my sister on Sundays. We'll get some of our food shopping done before we go for dim sum, so we're pretty hungry while we're shopping. It's located on the basement level, accessible by escalator & elevator, so do your Yelp check-in before you descend into the bowels, because there's zero signal down here. When you get to the bottom, grab a shopping basket, one of the traditional TJ's red shopping carts or as I prefer the two-tier short radius turn carts to whip around corners faster. There's really no need for that though because the aisles here are really wide and it does not feel crowded. All the standard TJ's food items (frozen & fresh) like meat cheeses, produce, bread, chips, snacks & beer are well stocked. We always get bananas because nowhere else will you find them for $0.19 each. Just pick out the biggest ones for the same price. All the different product categories are arranged in rooms in sort of islands due to the weird floor plan, wrapping around the central foundation core of the apartment building above. The big difference with TJ's in Manhattan and the ones in the suburbs is that they have fewer selections for plant products like fresh flowers, potted plants and seasonal decorations around the holidays. And there's no parking lot. Otherwise, most everything else is the same, including standardized prices. As you work your way around back to the beginning, the checkout line can get pretty long, but it is managed very well. There are 2 queues with a TJ's associate standing on top of a box assigning you to a cashier that waves their number. There are a ton of island checkout counters to get you out faster and the cashier will pack up your groceries for you. Don't forget to bring your reusable shopping bags!

    Gyros, tortellini, ravioli
    Winny L.

    Convenient location in the LES and downstairs from Target...Was difficult to get in with the long lines for a few months since the pandemic began and the first hour hour is dedicated for vulnerable guests daily. It is now back to Wed & Saturday. Appreciate all the staff keeping it safe and promoting social distancing within Trader Joe's. Masks are required for all staff and customers. Not as crowded if you go early. With the plastic bag ban, paper bags are 5 cents per bag... Fairly spacious inside and easy to find most items as usually stocked...but busy during the weekends unless one goes early. Check out is pretty quick.

    Check-out lanes
    Neil C.

    This is the best Trader Joe's I've ever been to. Despite it's location in the city, it's simply gynormous. It's located on the bottom level below Target. There's no shortage of product selection. You'll find just about everything a Trader Joe's can offer here. And the prices seemed to be about the same. Not only that.. there's no shortage of wide open space for walking throughout this location. It's definitely not crammed in here unlike other ones I've been to. Add to that the three long rows of cash registers at check-out. Not all of them were operating, but the wait in line took just a couple minutes. Also, our clerk was very friendly.

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    Are there any parking options, or just street parking?

    There are no parking options available. Only street parking, but even then, it'll be extremely difficult to find a parking spot as it's a very popular intersection.

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    This was my first time visiting this Trader Joe's location…read more I'll start with the positives: the line was short and moved quickly, and they did have some of the items I was looking for in stock, which I appreciated since I was short on time. Unfortunately, the experience was heavily overshadowed by an uncomfortable situation with a security guard who followed us around the store. It was very off-putting and honestly diminished the entire visit. If I hadn't been in a rush, I would have left my items right where I stood and walked out. Security should be focused on individuals who are actually stealing, not hovering over someone carrying a tiny bag where nothing could even be hidden. Because of that experience, it's unlikely I'll return to this location. I may consider trying a different Trader Joe's someday, but this visit left a very sour impression.

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