$2.99 Kerrygold grass fed butter?? Yes please! You can get it a few cents cheaper at Walmart, but if I'm already at TJ's, I'd rather buy it here. Same goes for triple filtered coconut oil. They also have a large selection of nuts, which you can't get at the supermarket. Love Trader Joe's for the basics I need. This location does get crowded... it's literally a traffic jam with shopping carts. read more

Trader Joe's - My keto diet haul; grass fed butter, fiji, nuts, triple filtered coconut oil - Grocery Near Me - Palm Desert, California

Always good selection and variety in food and beverage. Also, they have my dog's favorite snacks so, I love this little grocery store.

Love this place. My favorite store and so close to my house. Im thankful I can find quality and unique products at great prices. During the busy season the parking lot can be hellish so many bad drivers be careful but on a chill evening or in the early morning this place is amazing. Most workers are really nice and helpful. Shout out to all the workers who have worked through the pandemic! You guys are heroes. read more

First time in this particular Trader Joe's. It was "aight" (pronouced aww-ite). Nothing special. For these type of items and organic food, I prefer Sprouts or Whole Foods. The customer service at places like this is always iffy. And it proved to be on this trip as well. My husband is hooked on the fresh squeezed orange juice and I like the dried chile mango but I really LOVE (I wish Yelp had an italics/underline option) the milk chocolate jumbles...so maybe it's a good thing we don't come in here too often, because I'm hooked on those things. We only get a handful of items here and the employees seem to have bad attitudes. When we checked out, the young man didn't even look up at us or read us our total, let alone tell us "have a nice day." Probably won't be back very often, as we have better options available. read more

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The staff is always so nice! Also, I lost my CC case in the store and they called my cell phone to let me know they had it. They googled me and were able to get a hold of me from my drivers license. read more

This is terrible that I just found that I bought Persian Cucumber at Trader Joe's in Palm Desert on this Sunday! I really like this store , so once in a while I pick up something from this store. But first time I got awful vegetable that they were selling in that store. I know I should check the packing date on this package which it says Package on 4/29. But even so, I can't believe this store is selling to Consumer to this package on their shelf ! Don't you checking up for that ?! It is disgusting ! I'm going to take this back tomorrow. But what a waste time to take back though ! It is only some a couple dollars, but still it is not free, right ? Consumer have to tell to big corporation system that !! Other wise nobody learn. read more

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Loved the staff team on this particular night, 8/27/20 I came in 20 minutes before closing for everything I needed the staff on the floor was friendly and asked if I found everything okay, I asked a gentleman named ISSAC i believe young boy for cold water & that I liked Alkaline & with no hesitation he went in the back & got two for me. When it came to paying the two men were so sweet and we carried an funny & fun conversation. It's the the little things. read more

I just want to thank these two Awesome employees Jeffrey and Saul for being so helpful and understanding with bagging my stuff. Jeffrey was fast and Saul helped with bagging as well. I live in Coachella and have a trader joe's closer but its worth the drive to Palm Desert. The employees are kind, the store is always clean and they have the kids cart so they keep my girls entertained. My daughter was so happy with the stickers Jeffrey gave her. Thanks you trdaer joe's palm desert team, You Rock read more

This is the nicest T J's that I have been to. The staff is helpful like they are at all the T J's. We picked up a few items here, some sauces, the high caffeine coffee, some Spanish saffron, and some very nice vegetables. People watching is always nice at Trader Joe's as my wife tends to take a while shopping. Anyhow this is a very nice store, a stand-out among the T J's brand. read more

Trader joes reigns supreme on price & selection.

I have to give a big shout out to manager Tony at the Palm Desert location. He went above and beyond to get something for me by calling the other stores, finding it, and picking it up himself and then calling me right away to let me know he had it. It was impressive! Nicest shopping experience I've had in a long time. Thank you, Tony -- you're the best! read more

AlwYs a fan of TJ's. Always good choices and fun selection. Staff is always friendly. A family staple. read more

Love Trader Joe's and their neighborhood grocery store feel. When they are busy (which is almost all of the time), it can a little challenging to navigate the aisles. But, I am so glad their business has remained strong despite a new Whole Foods in town. read more

I really enjoyed this Trader Joe's. The staff was super friendly and it seems like they had more selection of products. If your a coffee lover, I would recommend trying their cold brew coffee. It was so good. read more

I've love the staff, they're wonderful and so is the selection of really great products. That said I will never again but their milk. This isn't the first time the milk has gone bad long before it's date on that container. I go directly home , less than ten minutes, and my refrigerator works fine . I only picked up after previous problems because it's convenient. Bringing an already open container of milk back to the store ( especially these days ) is just to much of a hassle . At any rate I won't bother buying milk at Trader Joe's again . read more

Super friendly staff that greets you when you enter. The store is impeccable and the shelves are well stocked! Make sure you bring a sweater with you because the store is kept very chilled each time I enter. My friend came to visit be from the San Fernando Valley and she stopped there. She raved about this store. Keep up the great work. read more

Love love love Trader Joe's. Every location just has the best personnel with great attitudes and always willing to help you find some thing.

I go to this Trader Joe's several times a week. The employees are friendly, happy people and I always feel great when I leave. There is one lady who never smiles, is rather blunt, and exhibits none of the personality characteristic of the store. You may know of whom I speak. She has probably been there a long time, is a good worker, but is lacking in tact, diplomacy and plain on Trader Joe's warmth and friendliness. That won't keep me away, but I won't stop at the coffee pot if I see her serving samples. read more

The happiest place on earth! Great customer care skills and products. Our cashier was very nice and made great conversation.

I was in Trader Joe's last night and met Monica in floral...... I went in this morning and she went above and beyond in helping me out with an order. It is people like that who simply make your day by being kind and making an extra effort to be super nice and helpful. She didn't have to be so considerate and accommodating--these days not a whole lot of people are! I really appreciate her--she really runs a great department and the flowers are always the best. I hate telling anyone because then the secret it out! Thanks Monica--you made my life a lot easier today!! read more

Service is going from bad to worse ! I was helped by female called Darlene, rude, angry, nervous with zero manners. Maybe she should be assigned back, somewhere in the stockroom, not in front making customers angry. There is always option unhappy customer to go to Wholefood Marked or Bristol Farm. Trader Joe's train your people customer service !!! read more

I know. I know. It's not huge, but it's my go-to for food. Everybody is so upbeat and helpful. Some surprisingly good bargain wines, e.g., the Honey Moon Viognier. Then, there are the "seasonal" or one- time items. Let's just say that certain coffees and certain jams are knockouts. Don't want to cause a stampede. I want them to stay in stock so I can get them again! read more

I fear after many years shopping at different locations of Trader Joe's, we have come to a parting of the ways. My last trip there is the straw that broke the camel's back. I like the stores very much and all the salespeople are super nice and helpful. My huge gripe is that there are too many items that I purchase which must be thrown away because they spoil in a surprisingly short time. Even worse, I have opened an item on the day I purchased it and found it moldy. Years ago, I stopped buying Trader Joe's milk because it would be sour in three days, but that has been improved and I haven't experienced this in a long time. However, four days ago I spent $41.45 at T.J's and there is something wrong with three of those items. Came home on the day of my purchases and opened zucchini to cook for dinner; had to throw one in the garbage immediately. It was rotten and gushy. Had two uncooked left in the refrigerator and chucked them today, rotten. Another of my purchases was a package of cranberry bran muffins, 4 count. Used one and a half the next morning. Last night, all moldy, tossed them. Also bought a carton of blueberries and used a portion of them the next morning. Yesterday morning they were moldy and into the trash they went. It seems you must use T.J.'s food ( unless it is frozen) the day you bring it home. Exceed the speed limit getting it there, go directly to the kitchen, prepare and serve it and if you have to have dinner at 3:00 p.m. to eat it unspoiled, so be it. As with the zucchini, not even the immediate consumption will save all of it. I have not found this problem with supermarket purchases. There is also the hypocrisy factor. They talk the healthy talk, but if you read labels you will see that many of their products contain palm oil. Not good. This has been going on too long to tolerate and I will miss Trader Joe's to some extent but I won't be unhappy losing the frustration of thinking I have food to use and find all I can do with it is tote it to the garbage. read more

I have shopped at this Trader Joe's a VERY long time / and it already received 5+ stars in my book for customer service, store layout and product availability. But truly - What has blown me away is through Covid and the limitations it has provided, every time I have come to the store through this pandemic I have been blown away with the positivity of every single staff member here. I have witnessed a team member dancing to the music being played, the staff members communicating with each other with laughter and smiles, and doing the same with their customers. This store and their staff have impressed me even more than they ever did before. Thank you for being light to my day! read more

Oh how I love thee, Trader Joe's in Palm Desert Towne Center Way. I love your aisles that are more than 4 feet wide. I love your spacious and non-cramped interior. I love that you are never crowded. I love that your cheese and wine selections are at least twice as large as the ones in San Diego. I love that you are located in a strip mall next to a cookie store, some great local restaurants, and a cool hobby store. When I am out visiting in Palm Desert, I will make sure that this is one of my stops for my grocery needs. read more

There is no social distancing once you're in the store. Shoppers are out of control trying to "snatch" up their goods and scram! Very disrespectful group of Trader Joe's' cart assaulters! Bag boys cram everything into a bag hoping to save bags I guess, I even said something and he chuckled, then took a popcorn package and cramed it into another bag! Won't be back for a long time! read more

If you are in the Palm Desert area for any extended amount of time, you will need to get some provisions and spirits here to see you through. (That is, unless you are about to check into Betty Ford... but even then...) I really do love this particular Trader Joe's with its madcap and hilarious septuagenarian patrons pushing around their carts in their golf togs and partially de-hydrated dead-ringers of Bob Mackie shopping for hemp seed granola! The staff is pretty friendly and dare I say "in on the joke" on the camp value of all the patrons and how seriously they take their dietary needs. Keep an eye open- you might just find your spirit guide- Auntie Mame! read more

The nicest, happiest, kindest and most helpful employees and simple and easy shopping experience with never any waiting to check out. Also super kid friendly store read more

Fantastic products at reasonable prices and good service. Nuff said. WOULD I GO BACK? ABSOLUTELY! read more

Trader Joe's doesn't always have what I need but it always delivers excellent customer service. The Crew Members are always friendly and willing to help...and they do it with a smile. I've been shopping there for several years now and it's prices and products/produce are always competitive with other grocery stores in my area. To me, my PD store, almost has a Mom & Pop vive to it because of its Crew. A lot of it's Crew Members are locals to the area and might even know your name. Sure, there can be some hiccups, no one is perfect. However, when there is an issue, Mates are quick to resolve it. I've gone to the other locations and the PD store just seems to flow organically. Must be why I keep coming back to this one. read more

Always an interesting visit to TJs. There are some items that we love that you can only get (at least the only place we've seen it) at Joes. The Soyaki and the Coconut milk comes to mind. Outside of that we still find ourselves going to the local grocery store for the staples. read more

Moved away to Dallas TX from the desert 15 months ago and boy oh boy have I missed Trader Joe's... Stopped in yesterday to grab a few favorites: Bruschetta, Gone Bananas, Fruit Floes, Peach Pops and milk!!! Everything was amazing. Store was clean and in order, check was awesome and fast. Went outside to head home with our goodies, car won't start!!! WHAT? A trunk full of frozen goodies and car won't start! 111 degrees outside, so what, 1140 in the trunk! Took our bags back into the store and the kindly placed our goods in the fridge and freezer! We called AAA, had the car towed, stopped back in Trader Joe's about 3 hours later and picked up our things, headed home and enjoyed our cool treats! Thanks Trader Joe's! YOU ROCK!!!! read more

Dairy case still at 41 (left) 43 yogurt side (right) degrees today. Milk felt warm. From Google internet search: "Cold Milk Tastes Best! Strive for 35! Milk is most safe and tastes best when served cold - at temperatures of 35 to 40°F. Milk is a perishable food and therefore is at risk when kept at temperatures in the food safety danger zone (40 to 140°F). Milk must be stored below 40°F for proper safety." read more

Updating my review. This location has the freshest flowers despite outside temperature.

I love trader Joe's ! I buy just about everything there. I LOVE the customer service, they always have at least 4 lanes open! so nice and I love that they keep the rugrats in mind with the "Find Buster" (a stuffed monkey that the kids have to find in the store to win a sugar free lollipop or stickers..etc) P.S. easy recipe: Apple chicken sausage (sauteed with onions and garlic), bbq sauce, frozen corn and Moz cheese; all thrown on the instant dough in the refrigerated section. (cook, duh) SO good!!! read more

For the past three years, I have called the Corporate Office of Trader Joe's complaining about their Ginseng to no avail. It is green, dry and stringy. They told me they sell thousands a year, and have no problem. I told them that if their customers shopped in an Asian market or Sprouts they would immediately tell the difference. Ginseng is white, juicy and soft. Also I purchased 5 boxes of Pita Bite Crackers, (they say they come from Canada) 1/3rd of the contents in all the boxes were broken bit and pieces. When I told my guests, guess what they said? Trader Joe's doesn't care about what customers have to say, they do too much business to care. Well Whole Foods is coming to the desert, so we'll see what happens then. Normally a person can call the vendor to complain about something, but with Trader Joe's everything is "Dist. & Sold Exclusively By: Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA.91016." Now I'm reading the other reviews here, and I'm wondering why they aren't "shaping up" and listening to their customers? By the way I have shopped at TJ for over 30 years, in L.A. West L.A. Orange County etc., So why doesn't this company care about me? read more

Nice sized Trader Joes with a well stocked store. Always have super friendly clerks and love to pick up some snacks there when in the desert. Be sure to bring your own shopping bags since Palm Desert has outlawed grocery bags! Will cost you 10 cents for a paper bag or buy a recycling one for 99 cents. read more

The workers here are really nice, but this place has the rudest customers. People walk in front of you so rudely as if they are entitled to be there and not you. read more

TJs is my favorite store !~I always go there first. NOW, however, I don't because social distancing is impossible inside. Please control how many people can be in the store at one time -- even if just during a special one-hour a couple of times a week for those of us who are in that 'elderly' category. I'm 71 and just won't go until I can see from outside that it's not crowded. It's the one place that is most likely to be crowded because grocery stores are the one place where everyone HAS to go ! I'm sad and disappointed that TJs hasn't stepped up to this emergency as other less-worthy stores have. I don't want to be limited to Walmart ! read more

I like shopping here The employees are friendly and the service is great. It's easy in and easy out no long lines and they carry unique stuff read more