Like every other Trader Joe's, this location is always packed, but also always clean. This is in a plaza with lots of parking, surprisingly. What I love most about Trader Joe's is its consistency with good service and cleanliness. Plus no matter how busy it gets, they always make sure cash registers are manned with cashiers, so the line goes by quickly. I come to this Trader Joe's often as it's conveniently located near several shops and restaurants. The one thing I don't like about Trader Joe's in general is that whenever I find a snack, I like, for some reason it gets discontinued. The latest one I was obsessed with was the sweet and salty snack clusters. Couldn't find it today, but hoping they just ran out and not discontinued. Overall, I love Trader Joe's, especially since it's just me and my boyfriend. The small portions and options they have are perfect for our weekly meals. read more

We've been here a few times now. We truly enjoy every location. We came in on Sunday after our luncheon out. We knew we should eat before grocery shopping. ;) They sell just about everything you would need as far as groceries go. They just don't carry twenty different brand options. We love their store brand products. They offer different meats, vegetables, frozen foods, bakeries, cereals, coffee/teas, various drink options, dairy products, snacks, spices, and more! Oooooh! The plants and flowers are wonderful!! On this trip, we picked up our favorite salad bags, grapes, dips, cheese, half and half, crackers, and chips!! Not a huge haul, but enough for a fun couple of days!! Overall, it was a good haul! Employees make it FABULOUS!! I love their smiles and helpful tips! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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Shopping in San Diego, California... After dinner, my cousins and I took a stroll through Trader Joe's because this store is not in Hawaii. This chain is known for its reasonable prices, friendly service, convenient restrooms, and cool products... like beautiful flowers and ube pancake mix! I looked for the popular mini insulated coolers and trendy mini tote bags, but there were none. There was no sign in regards to the upcoming release of the Halloween-themed mini totes - those will probably show up at the end of September 2025. I got some 99 cents greeting cards, nectarines, and snacks to bring home. We'll probably visit another Trader Joe's since I still have space in my backpack! read more

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Trader Joe's is my go to place for meals and friendly customer service . But today at this location only they missed the mark for friendly. Starting with the sample lady she appeared to be annoyed next walking in the frozen section some male was stocking items and talking to another employee and walked by and hit me with a box no excuse me no sorry just continued his conversation. At the register I was not greeted like other locations and I asked if the had a cereal and the male at the register said oh probably seasonal i don't know . I will not be returning to this location . Grossmont is way friendlier. Also it wasn't on a bag day just a normal Monday read more

Neighborhood grocery store Trader Joe's is stocked with their namesake products. AMBIANCE Clean, organized, packed with customers SERVICE Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable about their products FOOD 4.5/5 Rolled chili and lime flavored corn tortilla chips: tart, a touch spicy, crunchy read more

Trader Joe's - Got the last one - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

This tends to be the Trader Joe's I come to the most often because it's the closest to my house. Absolutely hate the parking situation here though. I swear the spaces are smaller than the parking spaces in basically any other parking lot in San Diego. I do not recommend coming here on a Sunday. I've made the mistake a few times, including today and it's always crazy, packed with checkout lines extending into the aisles of food. Aside from that, the store is great. Always a good selection of things. The people that work here are friendly. The interior is very clean and well organized. I'm extra excited today because they've got a lot of the fall seasonal items out including one of my favorite things, the kettle chips with the Thanksgiving seasoning OMG get you some! read more

Trader Joe's - It's mayhem here on a Sunday, if you can come any other day of the week, I recommend that - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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I L-O-V-E a good trader joe's. I would highly recommend the spicy meat pizza. It has a kick to it. I would also recommend the trader joe's coastal cab and charles shaw. Waiting for the spring mini tote bags to release. Also the flowers are stunning. Just stunning. I'm just a girl :") read more

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I like coming here in the morning. In fund so far anytime after noon it's so wild in there just so busy! They have the flowers right out in front that are fairly cheap, many types, and beautiful. Always organized and clean despite being crowded. read more

Trader Joe's - Never knew you could just open the case to grab a can or two! Don't need to buy the whole box lol - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Great stop for some snacks. Service was helpful always friendly. Lots of new and seasonal items to try. There's so much to explore when you're in Trader Joe's. Looking for some hot honey popcorn. The new fave is savory, sweet, crunchy and spicy! Look for the yellow and black bag next to the chips. Plenty of parking available in large lot. Surrounding shops and restaurants nice stop when staying around hotel circle. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

It's been some time since I was last in this Trader Joe's. It was a convenient stop the other night when I needed to pick up some of my favorite coffee -- TJ Low Acid French Roast. The store was quite busy, but it didn't feel crowded. Team Members were friendly and helpful. There were no lines at the dozen or so check-outs. read more

This is not my most-frequented Trader Joes, but I have come here several times and have a good experience each time. The store is clean and organized. They are well-stocked and the team is super nice. I am really enjoying their corn salsa and gochujang giant fusilli! read more

5lb bag of "number 1" potatoes Bought this bag and took a couple out and were fine. Yet today needed to bake the rest and these showed up. We do like TJ'S yet this should never have happened. read more

Trader Joe's - Bad potatoes - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Always love coming to this Trader Joe's! Super organized, food and produce always in stock, florals are always gorgeous and huge selection, and everyone is super helpful. Also so nice with how spaced out the actual facility is! Charlie was so sweet at checkout. She was super friendly, helpful, and professional! I swear, I left there feeling happy because she was just so nice to everyone. Easy to get around and calming environment! read more

Trader Joe's - Flowers - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

I used to own a condo near this area and frequently come here. I haven't been to Mission Valley since selling my place last Summer. I had to do a return at Old Navy, and then I decided to go to TJ's here since the one in Hillcrest is the 9th Circle of Hell due to overcrowding and overbuilding in Hillcrest. This is for weekday mornings. When I rolled up in the parking lot at 9:30 a.m. today, there was plenty of parking. There were no issues there, but man, I bet it's a hellscape on weekends and after work, too. Don't come over here unless you HAVE to do so. Anyhow, the employees, as always, are TOP NOTCH five stars all around and super helpful. It is Tuesday, so many dried goods on the shelves were out, but many produce and refrigerated items were abundant. I found the wine section anemic and lacking in variety, though. I love Trader Joe's red wine selections, not the Pinot, but their other reds are excellent. I couldn't find a single bottle of anything there. Maybe it's due to the tariffs or the fact that a lot of wine growers are going out of business but I used to love coming here to get a crate of wine from time to time, I didn't see anything that excited me. A lot of 3 bucks, Chuck, so that's nice. I like this place; it's challenging to get to, which is why the four stars, but everything else was decent. read more

We were at check out and the price of one of our items rang up differently. So the cashier (Kimberly) called the manger (kylo) over and he was shown the two prices then said that he'll honor the price that we seen it at. She then couldn't figure out how to change it and called him over where he then told us it's the other price and he all of a sudden "can't" honor that price. We were disappointed with being told one thing then the other. It's the principal... When you say something that your going to honor and then revert and tell us no. Your words are not honorable. read more

This Trader Joe's is unfortunately in a super busy parking lot near Ulta and Old Navy, which makes it a complete nightmare finding parking and getting through the store, especially on the weekends. However, the customer service is always top tier! I always have such a great experience with every cashier who checks me out. The food is usually fully stocked and very fresh. The lines move very quickly and efficiently. Although, this location is busy, I still recommend it!! read more

Over the past six months, I've had a recurring problem with Trader Joe's chicken - specifically their chicken tenderloins and whole chickens. Every time I've bought them, they've gone bad well before the expiration date. I'm talking rancid smell within 1-2 days of sitting in the fridge. At first, I chalked it up to bad luck. But after multiple instances over several months (while other meats from different stores stay perfectly fresh), it's clear this is a consistent issue. I've easily thrown out hundreds of dollars worth of chicken, which is frustrating - but more importantly, it's a health hazard. Until Trader Joe's fixes whatever is going on in their supply chain or storage process, I wouldn't recommend buying their chicken. Period. It's not worth the risk. read more

I make my way here typically on lunch. It's a place I like to go for a quick grab and go. I'm not convinced as the other shoppers or people in my community are, that this place is immaculate. It's all around a solid place but I find it to be always busy no matter the time of day, and prices that are higher than what I feel comfortable with. Which makes it difficult to get in and get out when you only have 45 mins for lunch. Because I don't shop here often, I do find it hard to locate items. I sorta stroll down each aisle searching carefully until I see it. There are a ton of workers on the floor which is nice but they can't spend all day walking and shopping with me. Staff and service are some of the friendliest I've ever been around. Really think it's impossible for these people to have a bad day. Parking is trash. This location shares a parking lot with other big businesses. Drive slow and stay off your phone. There's always an accident when I'm here. 2 stars because I generally can't get over the fact that it's always busy and the parking situation is rough. Even the 5 stars from the employees can't balance the other stuff out. read more

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I had a very upsetting experience at this Trader Joe's location. A male employee refused to allow me to return food, even though I have returned similar items many times at other Trader Joe's locations under the same return policy. I am deaf and rely on clear, respectful communication. Instead, the employee was rude, dismissive, and unwilling to accommodate my disability. When I explained my situation and that I use EBT, his tone and behavior felt degrading and unfair. This interaction felt discriminatory and unprofessional. I expect consistent store policies and respectful treatment, especially for customers with disabilities. read more

I love Trader Joe's. The delicious grab and go items, the seasonal goodies, the frozen food section, the flowers, the friendly staff. I don't buy produce from Trader Joe's (except bananas and the occasional seasonal fruit), but love to stock up on pantry and freezer staples, as well as eggs that don't cost a small fortune. All Trader Joe's locations tend to be in strip malls with crowded parking lots, but I like the Mission Valley location way more than Hillcrest's. It's centrally located off the 8 freeway and the parking lot is decently sized. My absolute favorite time to go? Between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on a Tuesday or Thursday. There's hardly anyone there and the shelves are replenished, and if it's during the holiday season I'm not fighting for my life trying to find a parking space with all the Ulta, Old Navy, and DSW shoppers. Second best time to go? In the evenings Tuesday - Thursday. More crowded but still manageable. Monday and Friday evenings are a hellscape. read more

Trader Joe's - A calm Tuesday morning in Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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Box kid and clerks helper neither one of these phrases in the vocabulary of the cashier that checked us out. It's not the customer's children's job to bag the groceries...it's the employees job. Simply amazing dropping in to TJ for water and snacks and having the cashier attempt to school my children on loading the groceries into the bags. The cashier should be more concerned on the state of the restrooms and less on whom is bagging. Like the convenience of this store however so glad it's not my home store and I'm sure vice versa. TJ Captains let's work on getting the best of the best not former baristas....we expect more read more

I lost my trust in Trader Joe's produce, they're cheating you guys! They sell you diluted milk, it varies from 30 - 60% water in it, especially if you buy 1 gallon organic milk or half gallon organic milk. It's hard to check unless you make your own yogurt. Other milks bought from trusted producers give up to 90% white mass with the same technique used during preparation, while Trader Joe's milk gives you 40% (1 gallon container), at best 70% (half gallon). Most likely, that's not organic milk either! Not going to spend my money there anymore! read more

I love Trader Joe's and this location is convenient and centrally located. It is in a strip mall with other businesses so sometimes parking can be a little difficult depending on when you go. I have always had a good experience when shopping here, from the friendly people who work here to discovering the new items. Trader Joe's really seems to treat their people well and value them and they in turn deliver great customer service that makes people come back. The only thing I could comment on is the size of the store-aisles which are a little smaller than say, a Ralphs or Safeway. I also have family & friends in HI who would love to have one on the islands but snacks from Trader Joe's makes great gifts and the exclusivity is real! I look forward to the new items, especially all of the Ube-based ones! read more

Trader Joe's - Front entrance - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

Don't waste your time. Rude employees and literally no space to shop. It's like Disneyland everyday of the week, open to close.

Great place to shop but, being the only one in Mission Valley... this place is a Zoo!!! Its always really packed with people and gets pretty shoulder to shoulder... but hey... they got some good stufff and fair prices!! read more

Trader Joe's - Packed! - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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Trader Joe's has the best prices & MOST delicious foods. I am always craving their gnocchi, salads, pizza, dips, & more! They literally have everything you'll crave. My favorite thing to purchase for snacking is the salami, truffle mousse, hot & sweet jalapeño, & their cheeses. You literally can never go wrong with anything here - I've never purchase one item & didn't finish it, which says a lot about their food & quality. Obviously, there is always going to be an insane line & a copious amount of people, even during work hours on a Monday (I usually come around 2-3PM & it's still incredibly crowded), so I've learned to just stop by whenever. The one thing I do hate about Trader Joe's, is a lot of their best sellers are seasonal! They will tell you a lot of items sold out or are a limited quantity. Items like their sunscreen, which is supposedly a supergoop dupe sold out within a matter of days. I would recommend stocking up on the items you love in case they switch them out. The fig butter? I've got twenty (LOL). Yes, I'm that crazy pantry lady. read more

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The parking in congestive here must be very popular. The store is neatly organized and clean. The staff was friendly and professional. I picked up some soup and salad and snacks. The salad and soup were delish. I even bought some green juice. I recommend this Trader Joe's location. read more

This is by favorite Trader Joe's that I have been to in I live in Hillcrest and the Trader Joe's. There is fine, but it's tiny and my opinion Valley one, however, is spacious and very well appointed the people there are super nice and have great . I highly recommend this location. read more

Big trader Joe's with a large flower section as soon as you walk in the door, expensive but delicious fruits and vegetables, dry foods, frozen foods, drinks, and all. No pets are allowed inside, only trained service dogs (the sign says immediately in front of the store). The employees were all nice and helpful. I bought a large salad and enjoyed it very much. read more

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I was standing in line minding my own business and was told to leave the line and that I could go to other registers but I was surprised to hear that since there were all full. My basket was in line to be wrung up next and since he was still ringing up the customer in front of me, I politely said I will go ahead and grab a shopping cart. My basket was super heavy and his register was by the front door. I came back within 10 seconds and pushed my cart behind my basket. The flowers were so pretty by the register so I grabbed 2 bouquets. The lady that was now helping him pushed my shopping cart out of the line. I said what are you doing, she said you need to wait in line. What??? I was already waiting there for 10 minutes. They said no you have to go back behind 3 more people. I said no way I am waiting. He knew I was next and my basket was there to be wrung up. Anyhow they started yelling at me and I asked for the manager. Even with the manger there they were both being rude to me because I'm Persian. I was racially profiled. I am a successful business owner for over 20 years and I have never ever treated my customers this way. Talking down to me and treating me less than human. Roll your camera please. Kimberly, you have no right to treat people as you have treated me today. I was sick today and I still had to work and shop to feed my children. I'm sorry for spending my money at your location. I have never been treated this way at any grocery stores and mind you Trader Joe's. Seriously will never shop your location ever again. The guy that was working with Kimberly didn't catch his name. I have my receipt and the nice manager told me to use the receipt to speak to the higher up management. Store 0222 Till 1 trans 260760 2/22/25 16:59 Please look into correcting your employees. We are all one and should be treated equally! Mojan read more

I've been to this location on a couple of separate visits and the store is always clean, well stocked, and the staff is friendly. It's in a nice complex too with a variety of options. My only real complaint is the parking lot....which is a common theme among Trader Joe's locations! read more

My go-to Trader Joe's for my weekly grocery shopping! As expected, there are some days and times that are busier than others, so you may have to just find when works best for you. The employees are always very friendly and welcoming. The store is well-organized and typically well stocked. Parking is so-so, but you'll likely find something after a few minutes. read more

One of my favorite Trader Joe's in the area. This location gets very very busy. Plenty of parking but on Friday to Sundays, it gets super pack! I try to go early and shop here; very clean, the employees are always stocking the shelves. It is always stocked with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and food! All of the staff are welcoming and helpful. Their check out lanes are fast compared to others I have been to. They currently have a lot of fall products; their Pumpkin ale and cider are pretty good! I had the chance to taste it this weekend. read more

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I am a regular at Trader Joe's but since the stay at home order, I have not gone to TJ's in over 5 weeks (or longer). I have to say, this has been the most organized, safe, and pleasant grocery shopping experience in this time, compared to other stores. Arriving at the plaza, while the line outside to enter may appear daunting, it actually moves fairly efficiently, besides what else is there to do these days? A helpful associate was standing outside to ensure shoppers were lining up in an orderly fashion and adhering to the social distancing guidelines. Helpful marks on the sidewalk indicated the 6 foot distancing. Along the line, the anticipation grew as if going on a Disneyland ride, with colorful, animated sandwich board signs to describe some of the best practices to ensure a safe shopping experience. It even reminds us that reusable bags should not be brought in now and paper bags will be supplied. As we move closer I can see another staffer at the entrance, hand sanitizer shoppers entering and managing the traffic into the store, another is spraying down the carts, and still another is at the exit door hand sanitizing shoppers coming out. Once inside, there is another associate letting us know which rows are high traffic at the moment and where to start the shopping in the store. I have not seen such organization among the store associates anywhere else. Because of how well they are monitoring the people inside the store, it did not feel crowded and was easy to get around. Even the shelves were nicely stocked and it was a breeze going through all the aisles to make sure we got everything we needed. I noticed in the produce aisle they took away some of the middle stands or rotated them to allow for more spacing, which was great. In terms of the groceries, well not much needs to be said there as they reliably have fresh, tasty items that are reasonably priced. I am so thankful for everyone who is working at Trader Joe's for making this such a pleasant experience. read more

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I'm a big TJs fan and this location never disappoints. They're typically well stocked with new seasonal items as well as produce. There's plenty of parking, although if you go during peak evening hours it could be crowded given the other stores and restaurants nearby. The staff are always super friendly and willing to help in any way they can. read more

4.4/5 stars overall Oh, how I love Trader Joe's! I don't have a TJs close right now so I really appreciate getting to shop here. They have really good quality and delicious products. I think their products are equal to some of the best name brand products. They have their own brand (Trader Ming and Trader Giotto for example :) and control manufacturing so they control quality and keep prices low. They also have a tasting area where they showcase products and drink and always have a coffee to try. The sections I love the most are cheese & deli products, frozen appetizers and snacks, specialty items and snack items. They always have a new tasting item that I add to my permanent grocery. And they have beautiful and delicious items for holidays like the big, gorgeous poinsettia that today were only $4.99. And you can't forget the wine/spirits! There is a really good tasting sparkling wine under the Trader Joe brand. Did I mention the cheese. Well, it's worth mentioning twice! Another wonderful thing is the service. The staff who work the floors always seem happy to be there and are so helpful finding items. Checkout is fast and efficient with really nice people. The staff at the tasting station seem to genuinely like the products and have given me a taste of a product I was interested in but wasn't on their tasting products that day. Really great. Packaging had always been a really big problem for me, though. But in July, 2019, TJs put out an announcement that they identified and are in the process of implementing packaging changes that will remove a total of nearly 4 million pounds of plastic, annually. There may still be some packaging to reduce food waste from spoilage but I hope they can change to beeswax or other sustainable packaging for these products. When this happens, they will be a 5 star store for me. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

The parking directly in front of the Trader Joe's kinda sucks but I struggle to really think of any Trader Joe's without some sort of parking problem. It's like they decided as a company that parking would have to be crappy at all their locations... or at least not simple and easy... Anyway the store is a good size and there is enough room to move about. My trip here was on Christmas Eve... so it was a bit crazy. However the staff kept cool and calm and I felt the holiday spirit as I waited my turn in line. I might make this my go to TJs, I'm sure they will be really excited about that... They had these huge bottle of champagne for like $12 and so Into the basket they went! read more

Trader Joe's - TJs branded Bourbon - Grocery Near Me - San Diego, California

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I, like everyone love Trader Joe's. It is my favorite grocery store, it has fresh, high quality foods at a reasonable price. This Trader Joe's location is my favorite. I love how nice all the employees are. They always guide me to find whatever it is that I need. I love the arrangement in this store as well. It is well organized and I love how I can easily find everyhing. Ok, how many times did I used the word love already... Parking can be a mess during those peak hours but I tend to go super early or super later and it is always fine. It is in the same plaza with Ulta, Marshalls, Old Navy, DSW, Puesto and more.. what can you expect. read more

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This TJ is centrally located and is always in stock of what I need. I am a frequent customer of TJ's and this location almost always has what I need. I will say that the Sunday evening rush is very large and congested. I would recommend coming in before 5pm to get everything because I have come in during this rush and had to grab the last item in stock! read more

Trader Joe's has great food! Great selection! I like how there concept seems to be, clean food without all that processed crap at an affordable price. Love Trader Joe's read more