San Francisco has many grocery stores and you can find many of AI ( Albertsons Inc.) spread across the city. You also have the Amazon owned Whole Foods also in many different neighborhoods in San Francisco. When it comes to fandom you have the cult of Costco at the only location in San Francisco at the South of Market. There is a grocery store chain which has many locations throughout San Francisco where the bag has become a domestic and international fashion item. This grocery store is located on Masonic Avenue and it's Trader Joe's . Less than two weeks before the Summer sun starts I landed at Trader Joe's on Masonic. This location was the second ever Trader Joe's opened in San Francisco. You can feel the classic Trader Joe's from the decor. Inside you will find salads , cheese , chips, fruits and vegetables. You will also see plenty of wines from all kinds along with different types of alcohol. There always some limited time bags at Trader Joes sells seasonal. A descent nostalgic Trader Joe's in SF. Go to Masonic Avenue in San Francisco you see in the air the "Trader Joes sign "come inside and get some Don Juan favorite "Pinot Noir wine" better get in "line "because this Trader Joe's location always closes in the PM at "Nine" Almost the end of this year Spring" strolls" to the "Trader Joe's"but still get all four seasons "Salad bowls", wine , and "sushi rolls" read more

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This Trader Joe's market is busy! The parking lot and overflow lot is usually full which is why a security guard directs drivers to open spaces. The grocery shelves are tidy, restocked and, generally, well-kept - a calm ambiance. As with most TJs, there's a good variety of food - fresh produce, packaged items and frozen items. Surprised to stumble upon new TJ tote bag designs (some totes are 100% cotton) and huge purple insulated tote bags. Great for picnics. My visits to this TJs are always very pleasant. I recommend! read more

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You came here because you know the TJ's quality. I don't really need to convince you on that! So let's focus on what I can say: This location is usually well stocked and well staffed. It has a larger parking lot than most others. Peaktimes you can face a line, but remember the Masonic "right most" lane is for right turn only, so just because traffic is bad doesn't mean there's a line to the market. Parking spots are a little tight, but when isn't it in SF, right? read more

Parking requires patience, but it's centrally located in San Francisco making it for me one of their most convenient locations in SF. FYI you can also use the parking lot located at the corner of Geary & Masonic. It's Trader Joe's so no fluctuating prices, Seasonal Items come and go as do limited time offerings. Friendly staff happy to help you, shelf stock that turns over quickly, a decent mix of grab and go salads etc. Store is clean, with hand written signage being the rule, and restrooms that are shopper friendly. Trader Joe's is the store I'm most likely to impulse buy at. read more

Trader Joe's - Baklava Pistachio & Cashew Pastries 8.8z $9.99 - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I LOVE this trader Joe's because of the EMPLOYEES who work here.They are the reason I come back every week. They are quick, helpful, and just kind. The store is in good shape. Ample space and well lit. The to go selection is my favorite. But they need to treat their employees better. They make $20/hr. You can't live off that! Theo Albrecht Jr., is allegedly worth 11 billion. And he works to keep his money instead of sharing with its contributors. read more

i love this Trader Joe's! Fiona is always super helpful and the nicest person Ive met at Trader Joe's.

I remember when there weren't many TJs in SF but now there are many locations. This one is convenient to get into but hard to get out of since it's near the main intersection of Masonic and Geary. There's a parking attendant to make sure people are shopping at the store in the dedicated parking lot; convenient. It's a pretty standard trader joes in layout but bigger so the aisles are big enough so you aren't too squeezed in. read more

My favorite grocery store, I shop for my most of my groceries here. Staff is very friendly and always helpful at finding and recommending things. I like their selection of produce, it's always fresh and reasonably priced considering the current inflation that seems to go out of control lately. read more

Well, I tried to take a short cut by using their shelf life whipping cream. I failed to check the date and well today it was an epic failure. It was solid after being in the fridge, and then I realized they were expired read more

Trader Joe's - Whipping Cream - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Miranda is the young Asian female employee who is extremely rude. She snaps at customers, pushes past them, and talks badly about her coworkers and loudly at that. If you are naive enough to dare ask her a question, she will glare at you and give a one-word answer before storming away. The other employees here are nice, but she ruins it for everyone. read more

This Trader Joe's is frequently cleared out, but we got steaks from here the other day and they were just as good as any restaurant filet I've had. This could be because of the way we seasoned it and cooked it, but the meat was amazing. We also got everything we needed to make a gluten free French onion pasta for less than $10. I can guarantee that would not be the case at Molly stones or Whole Foods. The line goes really quickly and the baggers are always friendly! PSA / life hack: always park in the lower parking lot. There is never a line and it is very easy to get in and out of. Message me for recipe :) read more

Trader Joe's - French onion pasta and filet minion with charred broccoli - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have been going to this location since it opened, many years ago, always on a bicycle. Had a very detailed discussion with a manager years ago regarding the bike racks. They seemed very interested in how to improve the flaws in the bike rack setup. The rack location has deteriorated significantly with the concrete there disintegrating into sand. The little step up to the racks area still remains, making it harder to back up & ride away with a heavy load of groceries on the bike. Management obviously doesn't care about bicyclist customers. Even though I made the effort to explain the issues, including zero lighting at the racks, at that time, they apparently don't want to invest the effort to make bicyclists' experience safer & better. read more

Got rid of all the vegan stuff :( no longer find vegan cheese (even one option) the chocolate ice cream (my favorite and would be an instant buy every time I went) and the beyond beef. Might have to change grocery stores read more

This is a convenient location for a Trader Joe's in the city. They have a decently sized parking lot, and someone outside to regulate the traffic. It's right across the target, which is also nice. The staff is pretty nice, and they keep the place clean. read more

Everyone who works here is always so friendly and helpful. I can't tell you how many times I've asked someone for something and they'll get off their ladder or stop filling shelves to help me. The variety of food is astounding. The store is always clean and so is the parking lot. Even parking is easy with a dedicated guide helping. The prices are great and I was really impressed that they kept the price of eggs down during the shortage. My only complaint is that I have to walk up some steep inclines. read more

They have great salads. I love getting their ribeye steak, BBQ cut salmon and pita chips. There flower bouquets are beautiful. I love shopping here also they have a great selection of drinks my favorite is the lime juice. Great selection of frozen foods. Friendly customer service. Fast and easy and convenient read more

Trader Joe's--is there anything more to say? Fun items, and well stocked and staffed. Parking is a little hard to get into and out of, but luckily they changed things so people can cross multiple lanes to try to get in and out of this place. Pro tip: additional parking available in the lot next door (it's even advertised as being for this purpose!). read more

Trader Joe's is truly an Amazing American Institution....yeah it's now owned by a German family/company ( also owners of Aldi) but it started in little Monrovia Cali. TJ's is so well run that they keep prices down as best as possible and offer an amazing array of things in a small footprint of a store ( usually 10-20k sq ft). I mean you can find okay fruits and vegetables ( their weakest offering imho). Good baked goods. Actually quite good meats ( their frozen New Zealand beef is amazingly good....and affordable). Good canned goods. And let's not forget the wine and booze. Wines have gotten way better from the days of 2 buck chuck. Nice beer selection too. The fact that it is relatively easy to get in and out is also an added bonus. read more

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Everything is well stocked, getting in & out of their parking lot takes a bit of patience. Place can get real busy past 4pm, but didn't noticed security but have not heard of any aggressive shoplifting here. Prices are competitive especially if it's their own brand & is pretty good. My wife says they have the best flowers there priced & quality. read more

Try the macarons! They're my favorite! I like how I was able to park at the parking lot at the restaurant next to it, since that restaurant closed. There's a sign that says Trader Joe's parking only. The actual parking lot is always too crowded and hard to get out. read more

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

I have been a local at this Trader Joe's for the last 2 years. This is one of the family-friendly, easy-to-walk-in Trader Joe's in the city. They also have a bigger selection of drinks and condiments compared to a few others. I have never had a bad shopping experience here until today, when I had a few items to return, and their store manager gave me a really hard time on why I was returning paprika, yeast that we did not like, and peanut butter that my kids did not like in taste. I was shocked by the way she interrogated me and gave me grief on why I was returning multiple times. I mean, you don't interrogate me when I buy $200 worth of groceries every week! She had a problem when I brought back 4 items that we did not want. I understand customer satisfaction is not a thing nowadays, but please don't shame your regular customers for returning things when you portray everywhere that your customers can return things anytime, no questions asked. Totally ruined my Saturday! read more

Another great experience in this Trader Joes. Your customer care people are super good. Always there to answer questions and help us. Especially the person on register 3. While I was paying, she helped me pack my groceries. This really helped me as I had a few packages I was carrying. Love checking out the new items. Thank you! read more

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She needs to say hello to customers, she needs to pack better, it's not nice to throw food out of the cash register

Parking lot is janky. Also the kid refused to sell me wine because I forgot my id even though I'm over twice the legal drinking age.

I went to the store today and I lost my wallet and didn't realize it until I got home.. I raced back to the store today and find out someone found it in the parking lot and turned it in.. I would like to publicly thank the person and the staff for caring and helping me.. BTW, All the cards, my license and money were intact.. Human Kindness still exists.. Thank you.. I plan to pay it forward. read more

One of their crew made me feel happy today particularly to still be able to have an honest, sincere connection somehow with a fellow human-being in such fast pace and randomness, yet with an immediate dive to an ocean of information; special thanks to their knowledgeable crew! Kudos to Trader Joe's literally for hiring "Justice"!.. ...not to mention 2U now her tact & resourcefulness, Yet I mean it was truly remarkable to receive her SERVICE! Justice gave me a new reason to appreciate this business!! P.S.: It was so funny that we both turned into crybabies as I mentioned those no-longer continuing hazelnut cream filled corn chips they used to sell in the snacks department for quite a while back in time! read more

I love this Trader Joe's! Always we'll stock and employees are always helpful!! Atmosphere is crowded but cute!! Tj is my favorite stores!! Thank you read more

How can you not love Trader Joe's! Their food is super affordable and tasty! Guaranteed to have something for everyone Be aware of parking, if you do come here. There is a person to direct parking but still gets pretty congested. I would suggest to go on weekdays during the day. There is plenty of parking then! read more

This location is pretty much a standard issue TJ's. However, I'm docking 1 star because the parking situation is such a pain. I feel like no matter what time or what day, this location is always bustling. Thankfully, this location provides a traffic control helper to direct cars to parking spots. Nonetheless, this location offers shoppers the opportunity of pure delight. My favorite place in the store is the "new items" endcap located near the free sample area. During my mid-November visit I was able to stock up on some sweet stocking stuffers and hostess gifts for upcoming holiday soirees. Oh, also, bonus for the gingerbread turkey kit-- it makes a perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece. Back to my original concern-- my best advice is to walk or take an uber to this location. read more

Trader Joe's - Season awesomeness - Grocery Near Me - San Francisco, California

I shop multiple grocery stores for deals and specific items, but TJ is one of my favorites in terms of variety of foods, prices, location, friendly and helpfulness of staff, and in recent months, how they handle crowds (social distancing due to COVID-19.) read more

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This branch is way too small and crowded for the audience it serves. It's always a mad rush of elbowing and bumping into people or waiting to get through the aisle. I wish they had designed the space to serve better traffic flow. That said, they have pretty decent options (though it's still on the smaller size and they don't always have all the products you want). The staff is also quite helpful for finding items. I would recommend going on Tuesday through Thursday to avoid the rush. read more

There's been 2 instances in the last month where the cashier (different cashier each time) overcharged me. The first instances, I was charged for 2 bags of potatoes when I only had one. I caught it, and she took the extra charge off. The second time occurred today. I was in a rush, paid, and left without checking my charges. When I looked at my receipt after I got home, the cashier had charged me for 3 dozen eggs when I only had 2 dozen. I'm going to take this as a lesson learned, and will be more alert in the future during check out at this Trader Joe's. read more

This is and has always been my local Trader Joe's. I can't say enough about how this location has handles SIP. They constantly clean their baskets and carts and monitor the amount of people in the store. Yes, their outside line tends to be long but it moves quickly so please be patient with the staff. Everything is typically stocked well. I saw how they worked their behinds off during the initial mass hysteria and I'm super thankful for them. Prices are always lower than other spots. They have special items that you just can't get from other stores. They also have the best selection of frozen items if you're looking for something quick, easy, and somewhat healthier than your typical stouffers. Lines move quickly. Staff members are friendly! read more

"Now I'm a policeman directing traffic Keeping everything moving, everything static" --Elliott Smith I recently went to this Trader Joe's with some friends. This Trader Joe's branch is super busy & even has a security guard that helps direct traffic which is the first I have seen at a Trader Joe's. There is ample parking yet again is busy. The interior is spacious & you will find many items that you will find at other Trader Joe's. I picked up some staple items including: organic berries, organic apples, tofu, soy milk, & some other things including the three layer hummus that I have only scene at Trader Joe's which has a nice flavor as I am a hummus connoisseur. Check out was fairly quick as many cashiers are working to keep things moving. All in all a positive experience & would recommend coming here if in the area. read more

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5 stars only because Sam was the only one that was kind and very helpful. I had a really terrible week and she made my day. I usually have kind of an unpleasant experience with the workers there and was honestly dreading going because I didn't want their interaction bc I knew I'd have a mental breakdown in the produce aisle. But Sam was actually so kind and was able to show me new items since some of the things I wanted were out of stock. I love her! read more

There's this cashier with green/blue hair colored hair who was super cherry and helpful. An elderly customer asked her where is the tomato paste. It happened to be on the bottom shelf. The cashier had to go on hands and knees to get her a can. Then the customer said she wanted another one so the cashier had to get back down there to get another one. When i was waiting 3 people deep in the slow 10 item line she waved at me to go to her empty line. But a man got there faster. She lickety split finished with him and waved to me again. She commented "oh i was such a teaser" or something like that. She is super fast and rung me up with my 3 items and i was on my way. She made me super happy! I've been snacking preportion size snack of almonds, dark chocolate,pistachio, cashew, and cranberries. That's my go to snack. 10 packs in a bag $6.99. Of course their 19 cents bananas! read more

Shout out to the friendly employees. But a special shout out to Matt who went beyond the usual exceptional help I get at this TJ. I needed chipotle in Adobe sauce for this short rib recipe. They didnt have it but Matt researched where I could get it. He also suggested using a jar of garlic rather than cloves. I appreciate that, Matt. It minimizes my trips during Covid. And he got it for me!!!! Check out...do I have too many items for express? "Nope you have just the right amount". Now don't go on the weekend. The lines are long even if they go relatively quickly. We went first thing Tuesday. The checkout person noticing we were walking, tied up our eggs. It is the little courtesies and thoughtfulness that keep me coming back. Plus wonderful products that are different than what you would find elsewhere. Prices are great too. I love this TJ. read more

I can't believe that I have never been to this location in my whole existence in the city. Love their cheese selection and frozen food goodness. read more

Very crowded, limited selection. Lots of snacky stuff though. I'm not sure i understand the appeal.

Play employees, but horrible management and leadership and couldn't even pay with a card. What a joke don't support this place as a complete with the time and money. read more