Been meaning to review this place for some time -- with a FIVE STAR rating in mind. Truth be told, it's been one of my favorite places to shop since it first opened on Woodward in Royal Oak way back when. Flowers, wines and "different/unique" items always available at reasonable prices. Staff knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. I once had a flat tire in their parking lot, and a staff member actually changed my tire for me. (The one and only "minus" for this operation to date is their ATROCIOUS parking lot which, it seems, has been under construction FOREVER. All that having been said, let me relay the reason for my three star rating instead of five stars. Every year, right around Thanksgiving, Trader Joe's comes out with its Fearless Flyer "Holiday Guide" featuring seasonal items available but once a year. I've shopped from that guide for years, and anxiously await its arrival. As fate would have it, I was in the store the day the guide arrived and was pleased to see -- prominently displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the back outside cover of the guide -- a five-inch article with picture touting their "Triple Ginger Brew" stating it was only available during the holiday season. Having purchased this item in prior years, I bought a few a bottle or two. Friends expressed an interest in the product, so on three (3) separate occasions I stopped-by the store (fighting that ATROCIOUS parking lot situation) for the sole purpose of buying that "Triple Ginger Brew." Each and every time the "Holiday Guide" was prominently displayed, but nowhere could I find the product I sought! On my FOURTH (4th) visit with the item still not available, I approached an attendant and explained my situation, asking where I might find the product. He led me to an empty shelf and called over an individual who was stocking the shelves. That individual informed me that the "supplier" provided the store with "minimum and infrequent" shipments of the "Triple Ginger Beer" and that since it was a popular holiday item, I'd just have to keep checking back in the hopes I hit the store when a shipment was delivered and would be stocked! I was literally FLOORED. Nonetheless I stopped-by the store TWO (2) more times, fighting that ATROCIOUS parking lot, heard customers other than myself inquiring re: the item only to be told it was out of stock at the "moment." FURIOUS at my last visit, I demanded to see a manager and recounted my frustration at stopping-by his store time-and-time-again in search of a product PROMINENTLY displayed in their "Holiday Guide." The manager spouted the same tale I'd heard before re: the supplier providing infrequent and limited quantities of the "Triple Ginger Beer" -- a problem they'd encountered for some time without resolution. He then asked me to hold-on and checked some papers in his office, coming-out to announce that his records showed no further deliveries of this product would be forthcoming! Oh, really? How, I asked, could an item so prominently displayed in their "Holiday Guide" which came-out right AFTER Thanksgiving, not be available with four-weeks remaining until the holiday?! Should "customer service" mean anything to Trader Joe's management, they certainly need a refresher course in product acquisition/stocking. They also need to revise their apparent policy of prominently advertising sale items that are NOT readily available . . . If the unfortunate situation I encountered happened with their "Triple Ginger Beer" featured in their Fearless Flyer "Holiday Guide," how many other Fearless Flyer instances have there been wherein a prominently touted item is not readily available? Come on, Trader Joe's, you've got a REPUTATION to uphold if you want me and others to continue to be the loyal customers we've been for years! read more

I was disappointed in several of the Trader Joe products I bought: cheesecake, chocolate chunk cookies and milk chocolate bars. Way too sweet. Bagged salad was fine but I doubt if you can screw that up. Even more disappointed that they didn't respond to my email about my experience .Will not waste the time or money again. The closest location has terrible parking so it's not worth the effort to return. read more

The selection is great. The store is well maintained. The little carts for kids is way cool. Everyone is always helpful and friendly. A+

This store is lovely, but it's always packed and parking is a nightmare. The employees are friendly, but I find the parking & long lines a total frustrator. read more

I always stop by here if I am making a run to Westborn. Like most Trader Joe's, this market is full of so many diverse foods and wines. I tend to stock up on my 3-buck chuck and various impulse buys. The staff is pretty quirky. The parking is miserable, but take a deep breath, keep your calm, and it is worth the annoyance. If my dinner party tomorrow goes well, I will have Trader Joe's to thank. read more

I agree with all the praise but I hate that all the packaged foods have so much sodium!!! It's like a salt mine in there! I also think they should work on expanding their fresh fruits/vegetable selection to cover more than just the basics. Perhaps a collaboration with local farmers is in order? This particular location has a great staff and a nice variety of goodness for any occasion. The parking is a pain but such is life on the banks of woodward avenue. read more

I don't have time to write reviews, but after reading some of the hateful 1 and 2 stars that a few gave, I just have to respond. My roommate and I, and several of our friends shop there weekly because they DO have everything we need and often at cheaper prices than Kroger. I disagree that their produce is rotting. It's mostly organic, so it doesn' t last as long as the sprayed stuff does, but we eat our food within the week, so no problem. I will always prefer organic. The staff is friendly. Obviously those who don't like friendly tend to be hateful people, and their reviews make that obvious. Just read a couple. I cook for my bible study group weekly, and I constantly get praise for the food. I tell everyone it's Trader Joe's, and they are now going there because they know firsthand it's all good stuff. I have gone there on several different days of the week and times. The overwhelming majority of the time, I get in and out just as quickly as Kroger or anywhere else. And the people who go there are just as friendly as the staff. I refuse to go to Whole Foods, Holiday, Westborn, Plum, Hillers or anywhere else because they all cost more than TJ's, and they don't have anything that is any better. Those who say they don't like TJ's are just noncomformists who refuse to admit that it's the best market in town. read more

You have no idea how excited I was when they opened up the store in Michigan! I'm originally from California, so I missed this place. The food & beverages are reasonably priced. There's a lot of yummy stuff. It's a great place to go if you're stocking up for a party...snacks, appetizers, both alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages. There's a wide variety of trail mixes, chocolate, chocolate covered items, chips, salsas/dips, frozen food, pantry staples, cereal, etc. There's also a decent organic food selection if that's what you're looking for. I used to drive from Auburn Hills to this store until they opened one up in Rochester Hills. Now that I'm back in California, I have to say that the Royal Oak & Rochester Hills frozen bowl selection is better (more Thai & Indian choices). Every time I'm there, I find something new to try. read more

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite places to go. Everything here felt like the standard experience, great selection, clean, perhaps a little more hectic than usually but that was probably the time (5-6pm). The staff was as friendly as ever. The only problem is the parking situation which is terrible. I get it, Woodward is insane but their parking lot is a living hell. Still worth coming here though. read more

I have to admit I love shopping at Traders Joe's. Thru my journey of shopping for food, I came across my new friend a candy bar that is worth an hour or two at the gym. Lol. At first the candy bar caught my eye due to the pretty packaging of course. Then an employee came over and offered to let me try before I purchase it. At first I rejected the idea, but then I thought to myself how many times have I bought & tried a food I ended up not liking. So I gave in and let the employee open that candy bar of sin, and yes it was heaven in my mouth. This Dark Chocolate Bar that consist of carmel with black sea salt is wonderful, and to top it off It's 70% cacao too. So yes I ate that bar over two days, and I went to the gym gilt free and worked out for an hour. lol. lol. Yes I have & will continue to purchase that heavenly Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Bar. read more

My favorite place to shop... every Trader Joes is just the best.. You can always find new products. and the best staff.

I hate grocery shopping, but I love fun food shopping at Trader Joe's! I could talk about the wine, cheese, and nuts, but really what makes it 5-star is that everyone is so happy and pleasant there, the employees, the customers. You won't find a man screaming at his wife on his cell phone like at Meijer's last night. Good food, good prices, good experience. read more

This place is good enough for a Trader Joe's fix, although the size of the store and the parking isn't great. At least it's better than the Grosse Point location where the parking isn't free. The staff are always extremely friendly. read more

Absolutely love trader joes, The food is great, the staff is great and I have been to several different trader joes around the country and I have never had a bad experience. they rock!!!! read more

I absolutely love Trader Joe's. I get most of my vegetables at the Farmers Market, but I do buy the occasional potatoes, limes, melon, or papaya here. I do love their bananas and even more the price ($0.19/banana vs. $.54/lb for most other places). They carry my favorite ice cream Mochi; I had not even heard the name before and after purchasing it at TJ's, I am a big fan. The chocolate coconut milk ice cream is quite good and creamy too. I have not tried the other flavors and sorbets, but I will soon enough. The meat, whether turkey or beef, steak or stew pieces, is awesome. It tastes like meat and smells like it too. It is red and not discolored when you cut into it like the ones you'd buy at, say Meijer. Their turkey slices for sandwiches were pretty good too. The low fat organic plain yogurt and feta cheese (made with sheep's milk) are very tasty. I buy their organic half and half for coffee and the almond milk for my other "milk" related needs, both very good. The eggs are good too, organic and reasonably priced. The frozen foods I have tried: the vegetarian lasagna was good, the turkey meatballs were very tasty, the spinach triangles were fantastic. A lot more to sample though. Also something to keep in mind, their dark chocolate, whether plain dark or mixed with coconut and caramel or other creations. The inside out carrot cake cookies are the best. I walk just over a mile to get there, so I have no complaints as far as parking goes. I certainly don't mind it being busy, it only goes to show it is popular and a lot of people like the products. I'd be more worried if I never saw anyone there. Also, I plan to try the wine soon, I have heard good words about it. Thank you Trader Joe's for making my grocery shopping trips fun and for the good products you sell. Oh, and for the great roses that smell divine, are reasonably priced, and have lasted for a week now. read more

My favorite place to grocery shop! Good prices and an eclectic selection of healthy food!

I love this Trader Joe's! Whoever hires and trains the staff is awesome. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful. I honestly can say that every time I go I receive wonderful service. Definitely a well oiled machine.. read more

I love Trader Joe's. The people are always friendly and helpful. They have lots of awesome food for really good prices. Especially the cheese. If you love cheese, you MUST come here. You'll find something new to try and love. They have some great wines and tea too. read more

Great customer service! I love shopping here they have everything I need to eat natural and healthy. They also offer suggestions on food and wine if you are looking to try something new. They have a good selection of produce however it is a small section that is the only downfall but that is because this is a smaller store. I enjoy going here. read more

The only thing to not love about this Trader Joe's is the parking lot. The fruits and veggies have a short shelf life, but that is fair consistent amongst all TJ's. A few of my favorite items include unsweetened vanilla almond milk (their refrigerated version is absolutely the best) expeller pressed canola oil for under $4, interesting wine and beer at value prices, puff pastry and frozen pie crust made with butter...the list goes on and on. read more

Yo you had me at $5.99 chianti, baby! This is a pretty decent Trader Joe's although the parking lot is currently a nightmare. Inside it is well laid out and they have the regular great selection of products. I dig it! read more

Reasonable prices, friendly staff and great variety. What more could you ask for?

My favorite grocery store. Lots of great things at great prices. The only reason TJ's doesn't get five stars is because their produce is often a bit on the tired side. read more

Trader Joe's on a whole gets 5 stars. This one I'll give 4 as it's a little smaller than what I'm used to as far as space and selection. I still love their free samples and reusable bags though. Their customer service policy is amazing. read more

Love this location!! Produce is fresh, frozen goodies are always stocked, and great Customer service. It gets busy during the weekends so be patient with the checkout lines. Overall, one of the better tj locations in Michigan. Comparable to my tj back home in Los Angeles! :) read more

I love Trader Joe's. This was the first one I'd ever visited, so when I moved to Ferndale and TJ's became my neighbor, just up the street, I was floored. My friends Amir & Amanda work here and love it -- can't stop raving about the experience (both as a customer and as an employee). The employees do, truly seem happy, when makes me a happy customer. TJ's charges too much for fresh produce, but I visit to pick up their frozen meatballs and jars of garlic tomato sauce. Their pasta is well-priced, too. You certainly can't miss their large beer and wine selection which is also competitively priced. read more

I love this location because it's super convenient, the employees are fantastic and I can always get what I really need! I would give it 5 stars but the parking situation is generally kind of awful and there seem to be some issues with keeping produce properly stocked. Wine selection is ample but with mixed outcomes for me. That being said, I love this place - always a pleasant shopping experience and I'm always happy with the go tos I buy as well as the seasonal treats! read more

Love this place. And all Trader Joe's across numerous states seem alike. Zero complaints. Good prices, quality food for entertaining, reasonable vino. Amazing florals all year round. Good organic selection. On top of that, the employees are beyond happy. Might be my semi retirement job? Lol.. read more

Great prices, friendliest employees around, and delicious frozen fish. The only downfall is the crazy parking lot. I do most of my shopping at Trader Joes and I could never live far from one. We just bought a new home and one of my requests was a Trader Joes near by. read more

You have to understand the philosophy of the store in order to shop here. It's rebranded and off brand name products. This location is a bit small but it does offer a decent Variety. I do have to say that their frozen French fries are the best around, and the ketchup is not bad. Most things are organic and pretty tasty. I'll go back though since it's next to me. The biggest plus is how cheap it is!!! read more

I have always really loved this store, but today really made my day! I am 39 weeks pregnant and it hasn't been an easy journey. I stopped in to buy my mom flowers and stepped up to the cash register to check out. A cashier by the name of Kris couldn't have made my day any brighter. He gave me a bouquet of flowers and told me "you deserve flowers too". I was so blown away by his kindness, not just by the flowers but by just asking me how my day was going. Thank you so much for really making my day, and making my week! read more

Trader Joe's...Name says it all..A working black male cashier that can't speak identifiable English with a ugly attitude...is this a joke. The store as a whole is limited in what it offers for stables in the home however there is plenty alcoholic beverages and it seems most people shopping there, have alcoholic tendencies. Thank heaven for my recovery cause I used to be the same way...Self-absorbed. read more

The staff are extremely friendly, the selection is really good. I've only ever gotten a couple of things I wasn't a huge fan of from TJ's. Best grocery option in town. read more

I LOVE TJ'S!!! I am a huge fan. The staff is always helpful and very friendly. They have great products and are not over priced. Love their flowers, produce, pre-packaged items, and the wine selection. Overall GREAT! read more

I am a Trader Joes fanatic and have been to stores in several different states. This has to be my favorite - it is more spacious than a lot of stores, has a better selection and has wine. All of the staff I encountered were super friendly and the store wasn't too busy when we went (3pm on a Thursday), though the parking lot was pretty full. Overall I was very pleased with this store and plan to return regularly! read more

By mistake of my own I let my crazy three year-old have a kid cart. I had a few items plus two bottles of wine........ guess who decides to do a spin with her new dress throwing the cart on the ground?........ yep the crazy 3yo. Guess what went flying and broke everywhere? Yep, wine bottles! With in seconds there were four employees one that was telling me that I can pick her up, one to getting an ice cream for her cause he could tell she was about to have a melt down from Being embarrassed from the accident, one getting everything that was in my basket (new and not covered in wine), and one that started cleaning it up right away. Within 2 mins you would have never guessed that anything had happened. Thank you so much to these employees that went into fast action to make sure a Momma didn't feel embarrassed at all, and especially keeping my daughter calm. Always have had a great experience here with great staff, but this took it over the top. Make sure to tell your employees thank you, from a Mother about to be on the verge of a horrible day, you saved my day :) read more

I LOVE Trader Joe's!!! My husband and I can go there and not worry that whatever our daughter picks up is not good for her. It is WAY more economical than Whole Foods and better nutritionally and economically than Kroger even with their "10 for 10" sales. Trader Joe's IS our grocery store! read more

I don't see how you can saturate a store with employees, pay them well, and have prices cheaper than the competition but I'm not complaining. The selection is quirky to me. The frozen food and booze selection is one of a kind. There's some treasures to be found in the frozen food section and the salmon pate is noticeably cheaper than holiday market down the street. It's hard to find mainstream products such as coke or sprite. European micro brews are a rarity here. The wine selection is acceptable. The parking lot is too cramped. I don't remember seeing any meat there. I could be wrong but nothing stands out in my memory. read more

I love this Trader Joe! The staff is lovely and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. Some stand out's Dan and his wonderful wine suggestions (a great bottle of wine for under $9 Really!) Jonathan helping with new food's at the product station. Ryan always says hello and asks how your day is and if you meet Pierce and ask how he is you will be treated to "silly" Jen is also a great source for vegan foods, really all of the staff is wonderful. The prices are fair and if you don't like something they take it back no questions asked, even wine! I can't say enough nice things about this particular food market. read more

Small, crowded and not a lot of selection for refrigerated foods. Of course I'm looking for specific foods so they didn't have what I wanted. read more