Awesome, like all Trader Joe's. Will be returning again and again. Hard to say much. I always look to find Trader Joe's in the cities where I have lived. FYI - No booze aisle in NYC :( read more

Do really like this Trader Joe's, although the interior always sadly reminds me of the former Barnes & Noble located here. This one is easy to shop! Found normally well stocked, but most importantly well staffed - the lines, even if they get long, move extremely quickly!!! Saw TJ's filled now with Fall and Thanksgiving specialties. Fortunate to have another Trader Joe's walking distance from my home! read more

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Though on the smaller side, this is a well-stocked Trader Joe's. The checkout line gets very long on weekday evenings, but it moves quickly and they have employees holding signs so you know where in the store the line ends. Their produce is fresh and reasonably priced. Lots of tempting snacks, desserts, and prepared meals as well. read more

I think this is 1 of the largest TJ locations. Huge selection of produce and you can really stock up on food. They have everything you can possibly imagine and some prepared foods too. So you can also grab a sandwich. Good smoked fish and meat departments. Prices are reasonable comparing to other supermarkets. The store was crowded and there was a line but they move the line really fast. They are well organized. read more

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A trip to Trader Joe's is always an adventure. You never know what new item or treat you will discover on your outing. Of course, there are some seasonal favorites that make their appearance, coming out of hibernation at different times of the year (eg Peppermint hot chocolate powder). Blink and you might miss the opportunity to capture these rarities as popular items sell out quickly. The staff and environment are ok. The only disappointment for me is that they can retire or not restock items. read more

Surprisingly when I came on Saturday, despite how crazy and hectic it was, the wait in the line was not that bad. The staff was also super friendly when I couldn't find something. The produce was fresh and the dairy had decently long expiration dates. Since it was Saturday, the level of crowdedness was to be expected. read more

Love Trader Joe's! I go every week to get my groceries here, and they have everything you need! I especially love their frozen meals - perfect for a quick and easy meal! They typically have new items coming in, along with seasonal items, and love that they switch it up once in a while. The only thing is that unlike Whole Foods and other grocery stores, all of their vegetables are pre-packaged - they're typically fresh most of the times, but just a note when shopping here! Also, the line gets kind of long on weekends/busy hours, but always moves fast. Feel free to kind of shop in line if the line's really long! Workers there are always really nice, per usual. read more

Finallyyyyyyyyyyyy!.....I found the product that I've been trying to enjoy, but is ALWAYS sold out in the New Jersey Trader Joe's.....Papas Rellenas (crispy mashed potatoes, stuffed with seasoned ground beef). Aside from the hard to find Papas Rellenas, I also purchased Chili Lime Seasoning Blend, which contains just the right amount of salt and heat. For this TJ's location, I was at the end of a dual 30+ person payment line. However, they have a smart method of having each of the 20+ cashiers hold up a flag, when they're available. Then, a staff member directs both lines to their respective cashier. The lines moved very fast and I was impressed. I'm gonna give this TJ's five stars, because of their efficiency, staff member friendliness, and for having my Papas Rellenas.  :-) read more

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We love this place from Bellingham, and to see the same quality and prices in NYC is awesome! Same great wonderful products for snacks, treats, produce, and home items, and the prices are the same as the west coast. Many items even beat the other grocery and pharmacy stores. The service is amazing, the staff are super helpful and friendly, and they are often stocking and restocking the shelves throughout the entire day. The store is clean and a grey atmosphere. Their recycled shopping bags are iconic, super useful, and easily identifiable. read more

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Trader Joe's is mostly a decent experience. Their products are usually no less than mid-level to above average. Some times, they're great. So, kudos for better-than-par performance. Though I usually brush my pearly whites with Jason Power Smile, I needed an unforeseen, unresearched tube of toothpaste. I made an off-brand decision and it showed. Trader Joe's had a decent flavor profile, but I found the consistency and calling it toothpaste was a little bit of a misnomer for me, because it needs higher viscosity. A slight squeeze caused it to flow far too easily, thus wasting copious amounts that could have been used over four or five brushings. read more

Everything everything has fallen off. The shop was this brands second location to open in Manhattan. It was a clean shop with affordable prices for a long time until about 6 years ago. Their original store hours were 8 am until 10 pm These hours gave you plenty of time to shop to avoid the crowds. The hours are reduced now but the store is never clean. The location is one level and it originally set up to accommodate high foot traffic and huge lines to checkout. The reconfigured space it is harder to shop, cramped. It is still one floor but it's a tighter fit and now challenging to find the items you want or need. They had a sample station in the back with assorted coffee samples for customers to taste, this is long gone. Higher prices, smaller portions and inferior quality product offered with hostile customer service is the new norm. read more

This is the second time finding plastic in Trader Joe's food bags. First it was in Organic Rolled Oats and now in the Frozen Crispy Calamari. read more

Trader Joe's - A piece of plastic from Calamari bag. - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

In search of goodies to bring back home to Hawaii, simple toiletries and all the odds and ends you can find at Trader Joe's can be so much fun! Two of my work colleagues wanted to grab some stuff as this is the nearest location from our hotel and couldn't believe how close they are by foot and so close to Times Square! The only time I needed assistance was to find the nearest restroom. There is a public restroom for customers. The associate was kind enough to point it out to me. As busy as the store was, evening time/after work hours, the cashier line moved very quickly! The cashier was ever so pleasant, what caught my attention and sparked up a conversation was how beautiful the girls hair braids were. read more

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I like this store, lots of space, BUT THEY CLOSED THE RESTROOM!! Which is very customer-unfriendly!! Some people come from far away, and they have to go, esp. if you want them spend time in the store. read more

HUGE location. I have one near me in LIC and it is wayyyy smaller and has less of a selection. The line moves quickly and staff are super nice. Great selection of flower bouquets as well. I love that they always do a free sample tasting near the back of the store with the cheese. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

I got the California love at this location! Yay! Great staff! Great selection! Super well stocked and fast check out!! I'm excited to try the new BBQ potatoes chips!! I'm very picky, I don't even eat chips and this was recommend to me, to satisfy an old favorite! Thanks guys!!! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

It's wild and packed here on Sundays but surprisingly efficient. There are employees everywhere directing people on the checkout line (which wraps up and down the aisles and makes it a little cramped to shop). It's like organized chaos. It's always well stocked though and the prices are really good for a NYC grocery store. I especially love the seasonings here. 21 salute and everything but the bagel are my favorites. They also have great gluten free options! The Madeline cookies, cinnamon raisin bread, and muffins are always highlights for me read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

I just had an tj employee intentionally attack me and drop a product on me in the bread isle. Which she proceeded to pick up and actively ignore me. The most horrendous part is I was crouching under the peppermint brownie side of the draw she was in and a cookie brownie hit me in the head while getting my Chantelle cake I waited a few moments to see if she'd even turn her head my way. Did not. I asked if she planned on saying anything. She responds with a run on- I didn't even know it fell. "But you just picked it up off the floor. I didn't even know you were there I'm not apologizing for something I didn't do on purpose. "Accident or not you still apologize if you hit someone" I'm not apologizing I didn't even know it fell ( at this point tries to switch out the box that hit me-which made me realize it wasn't the original box and the placement of the boxes) this one fell on you and I didn't even know if I apologize im admitting fault. I walked away and got a manager but is Trader Joe's safe if the people in the tj print are attacking customers. I've been coming to tj since 14th street location was the only location. I may have to stick to my Costco card- more likely to feed me there than hit me. read more

Love this TJ's location! This is my go-to location because it's generally pretty well-stocked. Of course this location gets quite busy, so I'd definitely recommend coming here during off hours, otherwise the line will snake around the store. Luckily the lines moves pretty fast so don't be deterred! I've seen a few samples in store recently but not every visit so I hope those are back everyday soon! Pro tip, if you're ever wondering if your fave item is in stock, just give them a call and they always pick up! read more

Love buying grocery and snacks at trader joe. My fav place to go when I need something simple and cheap. Water here is really cheap. I don't think no one should pay $5 for a water bottle less than a gallon size. - first pic. If you like peanut butter you will love this. Size is great for the price and has a nice crunch wafer taste. Someone I know who don't like peanut butter like that enjoyed it. I reccomend. -second pic. Lasagna was good and please make sure you follow Instructions well with time to heat it up or else it will be cold in certain parts. I reccomend. One big piece inside that would worth the $7 -third pic. A must try if you like curry from asian culture. It was spicy and enjoy every bit of it. For the price you can't beat it. Does not look fancy but it was good with flavor. read more

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I'm from California and recently visited this Trader Joe's numerous times during a week long visit for a tradeshow. The efficiency and helpfulness of New Yorkers impressed me. Staying at a hotel with amenities made it convenient shopping at TJ, and the affordable water was a blessing compared to nearby pharmacies that charge twice the price. The energy was positive and the vibe was lively. And the employees were super helpful. Overall, it gets top ratings from me for its efficiency, affordability, and familiar West Coast selection. read more

Found everything I needed and Greg was super helpful at checkout, love Trader Joe's. Clean organized and well stocked, cute designs and lil touches everywhere read more

grocery TRADE This was my first visit to this Trader Joe's, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. Though this was not my first time at a Trader Joe's location in general, this location felt very comforting so to speak. The other TJ's location I have been to was Uptown on 72nd, and that store felt very crowded and cramped (IMHO). This store was the exact opposite as its spacious with wide isles, with everything located on one floor versus two levels on 72nd. My friend and I easily found some treats/gifts or omiyage (a term we 50th state residents use) for friends and family. And, of course, some goodies for me and some to eat on the 11 hour plane journey back to the islands. Some TJ's goods I am fond of include: Butter waffle cookies Chili and Lime corn tortilla chips Organic earl grey tea Teriyaki beef jerky (its so good!) Trail mix for my mom During this trip, my friend and I also were able to buy some frozen foods to try as our hotel suite was equipped with a full kitchen. Our favorite item so far has been the wild mushroom and black truffle flat bread....incredibly delicious!! Checkout was, as per the TJ's usual, very organized and efficient with a staff member helping to direct customers to available/open cashiers. BOTTOM LINE: Thank you Trader Joe's in Chelsea for a great shopping experience. read more

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A pretty solid midtown location. It gets busy as soon as the door is open in the morning. The line is long but moves fast. The price is fair for Manhattan. Highly recommend this place. read more

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I've been going to the Chelsea store since they opened over a decade ago, and it's one of my favorites in the city. It feels larger than some of the others, and as long as you're not there at peak time, it's usually a pleasant experience with room to shop. The line does move quickly even when it's long, but to avoid crowds, I mostly go late at night or on weekdays in the late morning/early afternoon. The lines are definitely better than they were years ago, thanks to all the new TJ's locations that have since opened in the city, and I can't remember the last time I had to wait in a line long enough to circle the produce section. Staff here are friendly and always restocking shelves since the store is so busy (good for product turnover). The produce here also just seems fresher and better quality than some of the other TJ stores, so I really like coming here. read more

Trader Joe's - Holiday treats - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

This trader joe's is pretty big and had a lot of products I hadn't seen at other locations like the LIC one. It is quite busy thought so I would recommend making a list beforehand of what you want to buy so you're not wandering around looking for it. The line to check out is long but moves fast. Staff is nice and friendly! I recently moved to the area and will be back. I came here during the middle of the day on a weekday and it was BUSY so I am still trying to figure out the best time to come here where there will be less people... read more

Trader Joe's is food heaven!! Omg I love everything here! From their frozen goods, ready to cook dinners, cakes, ice cream and more! Location: It is located in Chelsea, NY. The store is huge, very organize! Usually a long line but they are very organize so its a quick wait. The shelves are clean and easy to locate what you need. Service: they are super nice and kind. From person outside to the cashier they are very nice and helpful. Food: OMG i love everything here to be honest! Everytime I am here I wanna buy everything! My favorites are WHITE CHEDDAR POPCORN, BATTERED FISH NUGGETS, GREEN TEA, UBE MOCHI PANCAKE and UBE ICE CREAM (seasonal usually in Spring), PORTUGUESE CUSTARD CAKE, MINI HOLD THE CONE ICE CREAM, CAULIFLOWER RICE, MANDARIN ORANGE CHICKEN! Price rating: 5/10, definitely cheap for all the goodness you get in here! I always go here cause everything is worth buying! Buy UBE mochi pancake and UBE ice cream if you see them because they are seasonal! read more

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My sister loves this grocery store. The clerk's are friendly. She loves to ring the bell each and every time she goes. Joey is her favorite cashier, Joey from the block. She always raves about how fresh and nice the flowers are. She wishes your steaks were cheaper, especially the ribeyes. She Ingy's review below. The store is as clean as a NYC store could get. Three-ply toilet paper and cheap wine. She misses three buck chuck. read more

My favorite Trader Joe's in the neighborhood! And by that I mean the only Trader Joe's in the neighborhood, unless you count the sh*tshow that is the union square one. I actually really like this grocery store for its selection and prices. Further, the employees are SO NICE. Multiple times, I've had a conversation during checkout that just feels so real and candid it's like I'm talking to a friend. I almost wonder if I'm coming here for the human interaction more than anything... With that said, I don't love the layout of the store. The dairy section is weirdly divided along the back and every time I go I have a hard time finding something. Also, the past few times I've gone they've been out of tomatoes, which is an odd thing to run out of and kinda killed my plans for the evening meal. All in all, I love TJs. Will come back. read more

Trader Joe's - All TJs ingredients! everything seasoning bread, shredded cheese, and Roma tomatoes in the grilled cheese. Frozen Rosso pomodoro soup. - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

Who doesn't love Trader Joe's?!?! Like seriously?! This location is amazing, clean and filled with impeccable goods. Fresh fruits, produce, flowers, plants, all kinds of snack, cheeses, and baked goods... and lots of interesting hot sauce. My family's a huge fan of their "everything but the bagel" seasoning!!! My kid's put that on their eggs, salad, rice rolls, avocado toast... Every. Single. Thing. (No worries, I don't let them drink it... lol). There are a few items I'm addicted to: Churro Bites, amazing corn snacks! Chocolate chips double cookies! My kids love them! And their Brownie bits! So good. Also love their habanero hot sauce and much much more. Most of the staffs are friendly, at least most of the time... with one minor encounter during this pass holiday when I approached 2 staffers by the produce area asking about the potential restocking of a certain holiday item. Both were so engrossed in their own flirtation convo that I felt the "brushed off" with the simple... "I don't know" and went right back to their convo about the weekend. #servicewithasmilemaybe #yelplife read more

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This is by far my favorite and the best Trader Joe's location in the entire NYC and I've pretty much been to all of them! YES all of them in NYC! Their flower selection is very big and amazing since they have many flowers and even plants to choose from! Their holiday selection is usually on point! This location is by far the best stock and all their products move very quick so you definitely won't find any expired stuff! Their beer selection is absolutely amazing, they have ton of different beers to choose from. I usually stock up on my beers here since their selection is huge and their prices are more than reasonable! Even if you see a long long double line for the cash registers don't worry there's soo many registers open at once the line moves really really quick! read more

This Trader Joe's has been my go-to grocery spot for the past couple of months. I still continue to shop here because even with this pandemic, the TJ Chelsea team are crushing it. Their hours are adjusted to 9a-7pm every day. I usually go on the weekends in the afternoon. When you arrive, there will be a long line outside the store that goes halfway done the avenue -- BUT do not be alarmed. The line goes pretty quick (10-15 min wait), and when you go pay, there's no line by the cashier. All the produce, bread, dairy, frozen, and eggs sections are well stocked. The one thing they seem to be out of stock on was ice cream (boo). There were some mochi options, but no cartons. I always make a point to try a new snack (so many options!!) and my new favorite is the Okra crisps. One of the TJ staff overheard my conversation to get veggie patties, and he directed me to a couple of options including their brand of Impossible meat! It's ~$5 for 2 patties which is cheaper than the other brands (Beyond meat / Impossible Foods) that I've seen in other groceries. Not sure how TJ brand compares, but it doesn't hurt to try! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

It's my second favorite Trader Joe's in the city (after the always quite Spring St location). It's a large store and has a good amount of room to move around. It does get busy and the lines can be long but staff are always friendly. I wish they would bring back the sample station now :-) read more

Trader Joe's - Matcha power, almonds made into home made almond milk - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

I dropped by this Trader Joe's location last night. The staff was very helpful as usual. The scene inside was slightly chaotic because it's a very busy place. Still, things flowed well and I had no problem locating items. Trader Joe's prices are the same across the US, according to many sources. That's good news if you live in NYC where things generally cost more than other places. read more

I don't get it. I do not get all the hype around Trader Joe's. Maybe because I am uninitiated to the TJ Lifestyle, or whatever that is, but seriously, its a grocery store. Now mind you its a rather nice grocery store, well lit, clean, produce stacked and organized by people who clearly have OCD, but a grocery store nonetheless... THEN WE DECIDED TO GRAB A SALAD.... There were sooooooo many selections, I mean beyond what you'd be used to seeing. AND THE PRICES.... Although this is my first REAL visit to a TJ (but second time inside one) I think I'm MAYBE beginning to see why there's such fanaticism around it. Now if I could understand all the hype around Aldi....‍ Note: The line at this location was hella long, but moved quickly. They need to install lane sorters like Whole Foods but their staff did pretty good keeping the line moving. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - New York, New York

I have to concur with those who've seen TJ's decline. The customer service has become rude and little to no help. They used to be great ppl that worked there or at least they were trained properly. Also tge produce is often bad or doesn't last. Prices are up and poorly stocked much of the time. They've discontinued many items.. the last is canned pet food and cat litter. I asked the manager why they discontinued it and he went off on a monologue about how they were in the business to make money and they weren't a charity. It was a far leap from what I was talking. read more

The community makes Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's doesn't make the community. Unlike independent neighbors stores, TJ's corporate attitude lacks consideration when dealing with neighbors. They lack the humanity to customers in the community under NO circumstances. If arriving a minute late, they'll close the door in your face. No exceptions, no understanding. Perhaps staying open later instead of closing at 9 PM would be more accommodating. Let's have our old supermarkets back. read more

First things first: even if the line here seems super long, you'd be surprised how fast it goes by. Don't let the line deter you from coming in. In terms of TJ's, this one is much like other ones: awesome prices, variety of food, and excellent customer service. The only potential downsides about this store are: (1) due to high traffic and convenient location you might not be able to get a few items off your shopping list, and (2) who knows what regular traffic is like outside a pandemic? Either way I'd take my chances here regardless because I do love TJ's. All day, every day. read more

What happened to the trader joe of years past? Just went in to get a few things, the lousy paper bags they have broke for the second time in the last few weeks right as I am coming out of the store So rush back in and this cashier instead of offering to help, looks at me like I am bothering her and tells me she has a customer coming so I need to move to the side Are you kidding me? She needs to be sent to California and get retrained in the ways of the original Trader Joe's We are long time trader joe users from all over the USA and this was a very disappointing experience during what supposed to be the holiday season If s customer needs help, you stop and them help or you go work somewhere else read more

Beneath the veneer of civility, don't expect to get help if a hostile customer runs into you. Yesterday, a man bumped into me with his cart twice. He claimed not to know where I was going, as if that were an excuse. "I only work here," said the stocker right next to me when I sought his help from a man who openly admitted that he had bumped me. Other shoppers ignored us. The stocker ignored us. When I got to the end of the aisle, two security guards were standing there doing nothing. Come to think of it, when I tried to return some literally moldy/buggy bread a while ago, I also didn't get contrition from the supervisor. Obviously, if you don't look like them, you won't get help when you really need it. It's a shame because the store has a good selection of fresh produce and eggs. I've shopped here for months now and these were the few times I've needed help. read more