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    Trader Joe's

    4.4 (134 reviews)
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    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Luca C.

    I've been shopping at the Trader Joe's in The Village at Pacific Highland Ranch for years and it's one of my favorite locations. The fresh produce section is always excellent with tons of fruits and veggies in great condition. They also have a really large selection of organic produce. The staff is always friendly and helpful. If something is missing from the shelf, they're happy to check the back for you right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store is clean, well stocked, and has that classic Trader Joe's feel with good prices.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I keep coming back for a reason! Highly recommend.

    Mmm...first time trying this !! I'm a sucker for anything with eggplant so I had to purchase this ! It's oil-free too !!
    Shayne C.

    This is still my favorite Trader Joe's in San Diego! It's conveniently close to home, has plenty of parking, is less crowded than other locations, and is near my gym and nail salon--basically, it's my weekly go-to. That said, I'm heartbroken over the discontinuation of some of my favorite items: eggplant hummus, freeze-dried rambutan, cauliflower rice, high-protein veggie burger, smoky BBQ coconut aminos, island salsa, brown rice avocado roll, vegan jackfruit cakes, Cuban-style black beans, coconut cashews, mixed nut butter, and several hummus dips. As a vegan, I love the variety TJ's offers, but it's disappointing how quickly some favorites disappear, even when they seem super popular. Current favorites include freeze-dried mangosteen (and all the other varieties), affordable greens and slaws, refrigerated Salsa Especial, organic juice shots, stevia drops with no weird aftertaste, frozen acai and fruits, dried fruits, affordable nuts, seeds, grains, and canned goods. Seasonal items always get me excited, too--fall is pumpkin season, and I'll splurge on anything pumpkin-related (yes, even the scented body butters and candles). Lastly, I have to shout out the employees and customer service here. They're always friendly and genuinely happy, which makes shopping such a joy. It's one of the main reasons I keep coming back. Thanks for keeping my pantry, fridge, and belly happy, TJ's!

    Soo H.

    This is my first visit to the Pacific Highlands Ranch Trader Joe's. I checked the ice cream aisle to see what the choices were. I was happy to see Root Beer Float Bars. I'd never seen them before. I bought a box to try. This treat is like a 50 50 bar. The outside consists of frozen root beer while the inside is creamy vanilla ice cream. The frozen root beer had a delicious root beer flavor which went well with the sweet vanilla ice cream. Vons has a version which is good but the root beer Trader Joe uses has a bolder flavor. Aldi sometimes in the summer has Barq's root beer float treats but I was unable to find them this year. Trader Joe's has my fav Root Beer Float Bars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Store was clean, well stocked, and had a good selection.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Employees were nice. Great shopping experience.

    Kelly A.

    Trader Joe's is hands down my favorite grocery store, and I'm so glad there's one right near my apartment. It stands out from other stores with its great product quality and reasonable prices. The staff at this location is always friendly, helpful, and professional, which makes every shopping trip a pleasure. I can always find everything I need here without wasting time visiting other stores. Trader Joe's is definitely number one on my list of grocery stores!

    Gary L.

    Shrinkflation has impacted some of my favorites at Trader Joe's. The downsizing of their mineral water was the first. Now the most recently purchased box of organic Mini Peanut Butter sandwiche crackers has just the smallest dab of peanut butter. It's been ruined. You can't taste the peanut butter. I'm feeling disappointed. I'd rather have a price increase rather than have an unacceptable tasting cracker.

    The meat, the myth, the legend.
    Min Young L.

    You don't know how much something means to you until it's gone. Many moons ago, I moved outside of California, and it was a good lesson in absence makes the heart grow ticked off. You leave the Republic of California, and all of sudden there's a vacuum of three fundamental human rights: good Mexican food (outside of Mexico), In-N-Out, and Trader Joe's. Now, of course, I never take my local Trader Joe's for granted. It's harder to do so when this specific store is centrally located with accessible and plentiful parking, shelved with constantly stocked items, and serviced with friendly and helpful managers and clerks. My Peruvian Inca Corn anecdote is telling. Wife's favorite snacks are these steroid-sized addictive corn nuts that are in-store label. Lo and behold, these normally well-stocked crack snacks were nowhere to be seen. I asked the friendly, Hawaiian shirt-attired manager, and she immediately ordered some through her supply chain. In a couple days, cold sweats from Inca Corn withdrawal were avoided in a nick of time. There isn't a visit that I pine with longing hope that I'd find the infamous unicorn item: the Nduja Spicy Salami Spread. It made it's first appearance in the smoked meats aisle in 2015, never to be seen again. Today, it's fallen in the hallowed halls of Trader Joe's legend as an urban myth. Sometime, Trader Joe's, you can be too cruel. Maybe I'll take my business elsewhere.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very busy location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Needs more staff. Friendly staff. Sometimes things are out of stock.

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    This was the closest grocer to our hotel in Gaslamp and they had everything we needed. The prices…read moreweren't horrible and we were able to get all our breakfast items needed. It was a busy location, people pushing around to get where they wanted to go but the workers kept their calm and helped out where needed.

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    Trader Joe's

    4.3
    (347 reviews)
    15.6 mi
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    We were visiting the Liberty Station for the day of fun! We decided to grab a few quick eats and…read moresnacks before heading back. This particular Trader Joe's is located in the Liberty Station area and is beautiful! It's off the main street before entering deep into the hustle of shopping and eateries. We quickly checked it out and found our favorites! This trip, we bought some dips, chips, quick frozen meals, coconut water, smoked Gouda cheese and crackers, ice coffee concentrate, heavy whipping cream, and apples. They have their own parking lot. It seemed extremely busy and crowded. The employees were very friendly and helpful as always. They had samples out that day. I always loved sampling the newest thing. They had packages of the cooked bacon bits. They offered on top of a salad. It was very tasty!

    In only giving it 4 starts because I love Trader Joe's but the guys at the register were talking…read moreabout one of the guy's girlfriend and their relationship stuff. Never really asked how the visit was or if I found everything I needed. It was just something that could probably be a conversation to have while you're on your break and not while tending to a customer. They were very loud about it too, to obnoxious level. I always have praised employees at Trader Joe's because they always seem happy and are very friendly and offer great customer service but these guys... just wasn't it Other than that, is Trader Joe's and yes I found what I needed. I did notice though that this Trader Joe's had some different products in that my local Trader Joe's doesn't have so got to try something new to me, just kinda bummed mine doesn't have them

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    Ocean Beach People's Food Co-op

    4.3
    (605 reviews)
    14.9 mi
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    I stumbled upon this hidden gem while out walking and decided to stop in for a few snacks. I'm so…read moreglad I did! The store carries products from some of my favorite local vendors that I usually only find at the farmers market, along with a great selection of unique drinks and specialty items. One of the highlights was trying the banana water, which was marked as an employee favorite, and now I can see why. Truly taste like a banana, very interesting. The store was well organized, fully stocked, and easy to browse. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. While some items are a bit pricier than what you'd find at a traditional grocery store, the quality and clean ingredients make it well worth the cost. It's a great place to discover healthier options and support local brands at the same time. They also offer a membership for just $15 per year, which seems like a great value if you plan to shop there regularly. I'll definitely be stopping by again!

    My partner and i had our own sandwiches.. both were superb. The service was genuine, those people…read morelove their job. The store and deli are very cute, has a small town feel. SIDE NOTE: shop before you go to the deli (the deli is upstairs)

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    Stop by for free samples from Local Vendors, like Dr. Bronner's!
    Stop by for free samples from Local Vendors, like Dr. Bronner's!
    A delicious Voltaire Veggie Sando from People's Vegan Deli
    A delicious Voltaire Veggie Sando from People's Vegan Deli
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    Brand NEW Co-op Logo Merch, available in the General Merchandise section at the front of the store.

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