It's Trader Joe's. Being from California they have some good policies on foods they sell and their product line is pretty good. Trader Joe's also has some fun novelty snacks you can't find at other places. But regular Trader Joe's shoppers know TJ's has never been a place to get the best quality fruits and vegetables. It was always surprising that even in California with good quality fruits and vegetables everywhere TJ's always had mediocre quality produce. So buy their bread and TJ line of products, but go somewhere else for fresh fruits and vegetables. read more

I like shopping here just because I love the fresh flowers and the wine shop when you walk in the door and the staff is always so friendly. Only drawback is they need more check outs. read more

Trader Joe's has a friendly and helpful staff, they have a unique food selection, and they sell the only cat food our cats like that doesn't give them diarrhea. Also, their beer and wine selection is top notch for the quality/price ratio. read more

I used to really enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's, but over the years I have found their staff and management rude and disinterested in customer service. I also think their food has declined in quality. If you want great service and food, shop at the local Hy-Vee stores or the People's Co-op. read more

It's a small Trader Joes but it has everything I am looking for. I am happy there is one within an hour of my house so no complaints. The checkout lines always seem to be long, I'm not sure why which makes it hard to just run in to pick up one item. read more

Bought some roses for someone special just because. I have heard flowers at TJ are cheap and good. Meh. The roses were small, leaves were slightly dried up when purchased, and the roses wilted severely the very next day. The worst part was the roses NEVER OPENED UP. They were little dried up buds. read more

I can't say enough good things about this particular Trader Joe's. Like others, their prices are great, the selection is unparalleled, and the produce is fresh. The flower selection is amazing. The flowers are always fresh and last forever! The prices on the flowers can't be beat anywhere else in town! They have quirky products you can't find anywhere else. It seems I always discover something new each time I visit. However, the thing that really keeps me coming back is the staff. Our dog was recently diagnosed with a rare disorder where he can only have very specific food and treats. Trader Joe's happens to have treats he can have at a really good price. When I visited this last week to pick some up, his favorite type was out of stock on the shelf. I asked the cashier if they had any in stock in the back and she called another employee over. I told them what I was looking for and why our dog needed those treats specifically, not the others they had on the shelf. She was pretty sure they were out since she had just ordered some, but she went to the back to check just to be sure. She confirmed they didn't have any but told me when they'd be arriving. Both women then stood there and chatted with me about our dog and even asked to see a picture of him. We exchanged stories about our dogs while my groceries were bagged. It is experiences like this that make Trader Joe's feel like a small town grocer who knows your name. read more

They never have coffee samples. I've never been in a Trader Joe's that doesn't have that! Whose idea was that? It's like whoever is running it, doesn't know what a real Trader Joe's is like. An employee told me it's because people were coming in with coffee cups to fill up, but I've never seen that happen. Just sounds like they're being cheap and blaming the customers. The employees are rude, and take F O R E V E R at checkout. It doesn't seem like a very fun environment like most Trader Joe's. The store manager himself was working on a register, but rudely walked off and told us to "go to a different register, I'm closed". He didn't even make eye contact, and just mumbled that as he walked off. I think his name was Jon Johnson which sounds made up. They even had to make a sign to encourage customer's to wait up by the registers in line, perhaps because the employees are as grumpy as their boss, Jon Johnson. And there is always stuff missing on the shelves. I get it's the only Trader Joe's in town, but it's not worth it. Aldi's is cheaper. read more

Great place to buy your groceries. Very nice people. The sales folks are always eager to help. They have some quality groceries at reasonable prices. Glad we have this store in our town. Fresh produce always. Great frozen items too. There are very few places you can find whole cashews (not roasted), and Trade Joes is one of the places. read more

I for one really enjoy shopping at Trader Joes. My first experience was in the Portland, Oregon area and when my husband found out it was opening here, he knew I would go crazy! The employee's are super friendly, helpful and seem to enjoy their jobs. They have spent extra time answering my questions and one even taught me how to grind my own coffee grounds (which I had never done before). Now I won't go anywhere else for coffee. I don't buy all of my groceries there but there are some really good deals and great food. I probably frequent the store once weekly (sometimes more). The snap crisp peas are the cheapest in town and they are great for kids or adults! The liquor store has unbeatable prices too! I love their cereals, oatmeal and most of all their AMAZING spaghetti sauce. I am Italian and I have tried everything. Their no frills marinara sauce is great and inexpensive! They also have reasonably priced fresh flowers and plants. I bought an orchid there and I don't know how many compliments I received on that. Also, if you don't like to chop up your own vegetables they have pre-cut veggies and fruit that is great to throw into a recipe. Okay, so you know I'm sold! It's awesome and I love it :-) The only downside is that horrendous parking lot. Be careful and hold onto your children's hands. That isn't the store's fault though. P.S. I am a Mayo employee and am in no way affiliated with TJ or anyone who works there...just love it! read more

This is the closest TJ's to me and I will be making the trip monthly. I LOVE TRADER JOE's where we can get quality unique foods, wonderful breads, pastas, wines, and more. The very best Greek Yogurt. Maybe the prices are a bit higher than regular grocers but the quality and uniqueness is unmatchable. read more

I love Trader Joe's! As a NY native, I was excited to see the familiar store from the highway. The staff here are all super friendly and not pushy at all. The prices are reasonable, which is surprising because they seem to be much lower than what I pay back home. I will be back for more of my favorites, like their lacey cookies, gorgonzola crackers, and their new sweet potato chips. Thank you Trader Joe's for providing my with both my healthy and not-so-healthy snacks! read more

trader joes in general are fine establishments. The products they offer are just the right amount of hipster combinations. This one in particular comes stocked with the trader joes liquor store to the left. Ample parking, friendly staff, organized stock~ read more

Try their samples, don't be afraid to try new things! Never disappointed by this place and they always had excellent customer service!

Tons of parking and the best staff. Everyone is friendly and helpful! There's a great wine selection, sufficient meat and produce, and glistening clean floors. The best grocery store in town! read more

Great wine selection. Always fresh food and interesting choices and pairings. Love when they have samples. $3 chuck is for everyone and great with everything. Just wish the parking was easier. read more

We go to Trader Joe's for groceries whenever we can. We always go the one in Rochester, Mn. to load up the car with all manner of goodies. There is a reason it is listed as one of the five best groceries in the USA. Love the selection, employee attitude, quality of food, and the beautiful flowers for sale. One of our very favorite items is the ginger cookies - - - eeeMama, so good. Actually, we have never purchased anything we did not like. For us this is the perfect size and selection. Very low key, wide aisles, pretty vegetables and fruits, and always someone there to help you. It reminds me of our hometown grocery, HyVee. Although larger stores, same employee attitude. read more

Trader Joe's is a breath of fresh air in the area where it is located where there is nothing but farms and more farms. I love the specialty foods they have and the organic juices. I love the KIMCHI cabbage and the AKMAK crackers. Their prices are very reasonable and you get greeted with a smile unlike most places in Rochester, MN where stiff faces are the norm. Very diverse work force and you are almost guaranteed to see some one who racially resembles you in the store. read more

I personally am not impressed. I mean, it is unique in that it is not a typical grocery store, but it is definitely not a health food store either. It is a store for foodies, I think. And rich ones at that since it is overpriced. The produce selection is limited. Especially if you are looking for good organic produce. That is a deal breaker for me. :-/ They do have some interesting pre-made dips and salads and lunch type items, so if that is what you are going for then maybe you will be more impressed. They seemingly have a ton of options, some of which make you think are healthy, but if you take the time to read the ingredients and/or nutrition label you quickly realize they are not. For instance, peanut butter - tons of options, but all were roasted peanuts. That completely changes the type of fat from healthy to unhealthy. Also, most of them had added salt and sugar...also unnecessary. So, yeah, little things like that. There are some veg options but not as many as I was expecting or had hoped for. Even fewer vegan options. I am a huge fan of the Good Food store for my healthy living choices and specialty items. If you are looking for a kind of unique but not at all healthy appetizer or dessert that you do not want to have to make but rather just stick in the oven and be done...then yeah, this would be your place. read more

Was excited to go there and see what all the hype was about. And now I am still wondered! Majority of their merchandise is way overpriced. And on the stuff we tried, like their chicken fried rice, tasted terrible. One of the checkout guys raved how much he liked the mango sticky rice dessert I got, only to try it and be dissapointed for lack of favor, it average at best. Would have rather have had Kowalski's in Rochester instead, it may be a little pricey, but everything I tried at Kowalski's has been delicious. read more

This place has some very good products for the person concerned about what is in their food. If I had gone in here a few years ago, I wouldn't have appreciated all they have to offer, but I've learned a lot more about the terrible affects of processed foods and I've been working hard at changing my diet. My favorites: Sprouted Flourless Whole Wheat Bread - made with sprouted whole wheat berries...about the healthiest bread I've found ANYWHERE. Sprouting releases nutrients, using whole wheat berries prevents the large amount of nutrient loss associated with grinding into flour but you still get the benefits of the fiber! My favorite product at Trader Joes. Grass Fed Butter - expensive, but the cows are grass fed so it so VERY much healthier (dare I say the only healthy form of butter.) It is a rich yellow color and has a wonderful taste. Worth a try for sure! Frozen Organic Green Beans - fantastic flavor - especially with a little of the butter drizzled on them and a dash of sea salt! Frozen Organic "Foursome" - green beans, corn, peas, and carrots - also excellent with a little butter and sea salt. Frozen Organic Brown Rice - simple to use and the perfect consistency. Delicious! Grass Fed Cheese - when it is in stock. They don't carry much of it, but it is nice to find when they do have it. Uncured Beef or Chicken Hotdogs - who doesn't like a good hotdog, but most of them are loaded with lots of terrible things (like nitrites, MSG, etc.) These are good for you and taste great too! Generally, I buy grass fed beef from the farmers market, so I can't comment on what Trader Joes has. (One seller in particular I've found to be quite wonderful. I've delivered their beef to my parents in Iowa and they love it too!) I do wish Trader Joes had more products without soy. Soy (even organic) has some very dangerous properties that require it be eaten in very small quantities (unless it is fermented) but there is a LOT of soy on the shelves of Trader Joes. I've accepted that - there is a lot of soy everywhere. I've learned to accept that and am grateful for the products I have found there. I really don't want to do without these favorites! read more