First off, let me just say I am hella biased to Trader Joe's so this review is all about how much I love it, but there are few things I don't like...well rather wish would be different. Let me start off with the things I wish would be different about Trader Joe's. First off, it would be lovely if they had a much bigger selection of things there as opposed to a select few items. It would be nice if they had fresh butchered meats instead of prepackaged things. Also, they either have too much non-ripe produce out or completely opposite of that and a butt ton of almost rotten things. Lastly, specifically speaking of this location, the parking lot is small. This means that the people who go here are crack heads at parking because they have to be aggressive, speeders, and frankly-crazy to get a space. All the wonderful things about TJ now. I love the prices. I love the quality of the food, when they don't overstalk it. I love how they let you taste test anything. I love how kid friendly it is. They hide a stuffed animal at this store for the kids to find while you shop. If they find it and tell the cashier where it is at, they get a lolly pop. I love how they give the kiddos stickers too. I love how incredibly nice and talkative they are. I just flipping love trader joes. This is my go to place to get groceries for my family because of how nice it is and it is cheap too. Honestly, I would totally reccomend trader Joe's to anyone because it has hooked me for three years now. I guess you could say me and TJ are going steady. read more

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Always a nice experience. Employees are always happy to help you find what you need. If you've never been I highly recommend you check it out. read more

I love Trader Joe's. Every product I've bought there has been great! You can't beat the prices its a affordable as Food Lion. Most of the foods are convenience foods. Love the wine & beer selection as well. The staff & management are very helpful & friendly. read more

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I always thought this place was hoity-toity with icky health food, but as usual, I was wrong! It turns out though, that they should have been the ones thumbing their nose at me! Me and girly can put together quite a few meals for the week for a surprisingly low price. We combo the chicken fried rice or the veg rice with a teriyaki chicken or pot stickers. It's always clean and the employees are always helpful and friendly. The most mind boggling thing is how they can get you checked out with only two cashiers faster than any store on the block! read more

I would love a Trader Joe's in Fredericksburg Virginia! I love their selection and their prices and the closest one is in Springfield VA! I hope to see one near the Fredericksburg location soon! read more

Trader Joe's is my jam! So when I found out that we had one in the Virginia Beach area, I was beyond stoked. I didn't get good info on it from my friend so I had to go to check it out. I knew I didn't need to GPS it because it seemed pretty simple. Once I was in the area, I missed my turn! So I turned at the light for First Colonial and turned right at the next light, then I was confused. I wasn't sure how to get into the parking lot but my husband showed me where my right turn was. I made it then it was a bit congested. Apparently with just one location, it is BUSY!! We found a parking spot and looked around at the rest of the strip mall to see what else was there too. It was very clean and I like that the first thing you see are the fresh flowers. They are all beautiful and not expensive at all! We wandered through the cold section to see if anything stood out, which I got an onion dip and he chose salsa. I also got cookie butter, waffle cookies, and smashing smores. I already have the reusable bag for Trader Joes VA so I didn't get another one. We were greeted by a cashier who was open and ready and took our shopping basket. I overheard another cashier say if you bring your own bag you can enter the monthly drawing to win a $25 gift card!! She bagged our stuff in nice paper bags with handles that I will definitely reuse too. The whole process was fast and she was super nice. It got a bit cluttered in a few of the aisles but other than that a great experience and I will be back! read more

Love Trader Joe's! Such a great place for flowers, dried fruit, healthier bacon and yummy cheeses! They also have kombucha and alcohol...wines and beer. A go to! Now open more in the 757! read more

Less than 40 hours ago, I went to this Trader Joes location in Virginia Beach Virginia for the first time. Some of the items I purchased included pomegranate seeds, pumpkin soup, tangerine juice, salmon, mushrooms etc. The items I selected were easy for me to find and grab and the employees handling my purchases were very polite. read more

Went here to try to find some good wine. Being from California I thought I may get a taste of something East Coast. Unfortunately, looks like most of the wines I saw here were the same items I see in the Bay Area. We also picked up some awesome cookies that were little maple leaves filled with a vanilla maple creme. Brought the kids so they could get some Gluten free stuff. Selection was not amazing, but we got what we needed. Weird/creepy easter bunny/human picture on the door added... Take a look... There was also the reminents of an exploded car from the day before. The whole parking space and a Range Rover next to it (Range Rover still there pretty much melted on the driver side) were destroyed. read more

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Many organic products with reasonable prices. I always buy their honey because they are cheap and the mouth of their squeeze containers locks the honey well and won't make a mess like other honey containers. They also have free coffee sample at the back conner of the store if you are interested. read more

Love TJ's but this one in Va Beach is aggravating, I do not like the idea of having to wait on a long line to get into the store. And the cashiers tell you to say and he behind the line when ringing your items up. It's a plexiglass already between us I would like to see the prices of my items being rung up. read more

I always used to hear people rave about Trader Joes when I lived in NYC but I never found a need to visit. I could always get everything I wanted or needed out of a regular supermarket so no need to make a special trip here and buy overpriced items. Or so I thought. I had absolutely no idea why Trader Joes or "TJ's to the insiders was soooooo popular. Some of the items that they have are worth whatever travel it takes to get here. The cookie butter is unlike any other snack that I have ever tasted. And its not expensive which is the misconception that I had about the store overall. Now you might be able to get your meat selections cheaper at your local grocery store but TJ's is going to have better quality, grass-fed, organic etc.... This is the perfect store for someone trying to lead a healthy but non boring eating lifestyle. There are so many healthy tasty snack alternatives. I am obsessed with the parsnip chips, the cheese bites and their sugar free chocolate almond bars. The dinner meals that are frozen are unlike anything in your grocers freezer. They are reasonably priced, fresh and tasty. They also have a great wine selection. I get a bottle from Spain for $5 which is really good. The staff is soooo friendly. Reminds you of Chik Fil A. Everyone always in a pleasant mood, plenty of registers open. All in all I am in love and will be a Long time customer. read more

Fabulous people! Great selections and prices! Love the new layout, easier to get around. Love the seasonal selections and excellent wine selections and thank you for the coffee samples and everything they cook in the Little Kitchen! Everyone is so awesome there! read more

We LOVE this Trader Joe's. We spend $75 less on everything we buy at Food Lion. They have better quality food and they care for the environment! Everyone there is so kind and accommodating. Today, Jasmine rang us up and she was so sweet, we loved talking to her! She gave five-star customer service. We'll be back every two weeks from now on. read more

Everyone here is extremely friendly and hard working. Great variety of food. Definitely recommend going for their soup dumplings!

I would never come back here again, had the worst customer service with my cashier. After seeing him be talkative and nice to the people ahead of me he was short and curt with me, snapped his fingers at me, threw my ID on the counter once he was done with it as I had my hand out to get it back. Then threw my receipt in the bag and didn't say bye, thank you, have a good day or anything. It was very strange read more

I come to Trader Joe's every once in a while, but each time I get the same things: a bouquet of flowers, greek yogurt, and tea. I usually peruse the entire store and pick up refrigerated/frozen meals for lunch and random drinks and snacks. They also bring in a lot of specialty items for the season. During my last visit, the store was all about pumpkin! Their pumpkin pancake/waffle mix has become my favorite, and I plan to stock up. My mom and I love, love, love having fresh flowers at home and we love, love, love coming to Trader Joe's for flowers. Their selections are always very colorful and very fresh, and they are always a lot cheaper than getting them elsewhere. We sometimes stop by just for that. read more

My food happy place :) You don't have to worry about sales, coupons, or rewards cards. Trader Joe's just prices their items at a fair price. Check out the coffee and food samples in the back left corner. My favorite products: -produce -fresh flowers (lots of cute inexpensive options) -cheesecake bites (frozen) -General Tso sauce -dried pasta -fresh cheese -refrigerated pizza dough -shredded brussel sprouts -adorable and inexpensive greeting cards (by the coffee samples) -snacks Have kids? They can try to find "Shelby," a stuffed sea turtle. Shelby hides around the store, changing locations regularly. Kids can tell their cashier Shelby's location at check out and they get a little candy. It's super cute and is really helpful to manage little ones in the store. read more

This is the place to go where you can find hot chicks wearing yoga pants during any part of the day. Aside that, they actually have some good refrigerated dishes to pick up. The Indian/curry side dishes that you eat with chips are pretty good to pick up. 19 cents for organic bananas. Lots and lots of wine. Damn you, Joe. I'm sold. read more

Best grocery store ever. The end. Just kidding. But seriously, my love for TJ's is immeasurable. One of the best things about moving to VA Beach is the fact that I, once again, have this fabulous store back in my life. I love the people that work here, usually free spirited hippie types that are always friendly and helpful. One of the first things I look at when I come here are the flowers. They always have such beautiful bouquets for just $3.99-$12.99. Cannot beat that! Next is the produce which is wonderful! Always fresh, always delicious. I love that they bundle things together for quick recipes, like their guacamole mix. A small sack of avocados, jalapenos, cilantro, lime, tomato and onion, for like, two bucks! So rad. Then of course you have to hit up the sampling area in the back of the store, which features one of their items to try. They also have coffee available for you to sample as well. Awesome. They have tons of frozen options for people who don't have a ton of time to start a meal from scratch, from all corners of the world, think, burritos, lamb vindaloo, lasagna, fried wontons, pulled pork, I could go on and on. They have great meats as well, grass fed to boot! Lots of organic options which I love. The wine selection is to die for. Even if you are broke as shit, you can pick up a bottle of Two Buck Chuck (Charles Shaw) which used to be $2, but now its $3.49.. damn inflation. They have awesome beer too. Lets also not forget the wonderful, earth friendly products they carry for the home, soaps and skin care and a large vitamin section. My husband LOVES their tea tree face wash, which I can attest to, is awesome and leaves your face feeling super clean. They also have stuff for your pets. The best part about this place are the prices. Everything is so CHEAP but has such good quality. AND my favorite item, The soft baked snicker-doodles, which are completely gluten and allergen free. I never leave TJ's without picking up at least 4 boxes. This is definitely my go to grocery store, I love love love TJ's! read more

I love trader joes.. I am from California where they are everywhere. I usually go for specific items: wine, veggies, alkaline water, green tea. I love their Charles Shaw wine... In Cali they are $2.50 a bottle... In VA they are damn near $4.. But I understand why Still my favorite place to shop... The employees are usually extremely friendly and helpful... Usually very clean also!! read more

Trader Joe's in Virginia Beach is one of my top two favorite grocery stores. Every Monday morning I make a special trip here from my home in the Ghent section of Norfolk. The following are some of my favorite food items: TRADER JOE'S SUPER SPINACH SALAD: This is a packaged and complete meal which contains spinach, quinoa, carrots, dried cranberries, chickpeas, edamame, pumpkin seeds, and a carrot ginger miso dressing. A powerhouse of nutrition. I may very well owe my life to this product. On the date of July 01, 2011, I weighed in at 327 pounds. That was the day I started my diet. As part of my dietary regimen, I started to buy three or four of these a week and eat them for my evening meal. Two years later, on the date of July 01, 2013, I weighed in at 167 pounds. That's a loss of 160 pounds. Trader Joe's Super Spinach Salad played a major part in the weight loss I achieved during this time. Let me also add that it is quite delicious. Let me confess that I have put back a few of these pounds since then, but only because I took a break from my regimen. I am now back on my plan. In fact, I have just finished a Super Spinach Salad for dinner a few minutes ago. TRADER JOE'S ORGANIC VEGETARIAN CHILI: A can of this chili really hits the spot for lunch sometimes on a cold day. It is filling and delicious. TRADER JOE'S ORGANIC BROWN RICE: This is one of their frozen products. A box contains three pouches of frozen brown rice. Using a microwave oven, they cook in about 3 minutes. I like to use these as a substitute for the white rice you usually get from Chinese carry-out resaurants. TRADER JOE'S TURKISH SMYRNA FIGS: These dried figs are incredibly delicious and addictive. I cannot eat just one. TRADER JOE'S PUMPERNICKEL PRETZEL STICKS: Pretzels are one of my all time favorite snack foods. I have yet to find any brand of pretzels that I currently like better than these. I could go on and on about the many food products I have enjoyed from Trader Joe's. I would now like to give them my highest commendations for their customer service. I have never received better customer service from any grocery store anywhere. Their staff members remain constantly alert for customers in need of assistance. They are happy to answer your questions and help you find what you are looking for. They will gladly go in the back to find a product that is not on the shelf. I especially love how they keep a constant lookout for customers who are searching for an open check-out lane. I don't think I have ever had to wait a full minute before one of their workers has come up to me and said: "I'll take you over here." Trader Joe's does this better than any other grocery store I have ever been to and always with a cheerful attitude. I LOVE Trader Joes's and wish there was one in Norfolk. read more

To paraphrase an old movie, "Life is like a Trader Joe's. You never know what you're gonna get." I mean that literally. Every time I walk in this place I see new products that weren't on the shelf during my last visit. The flip side to this, of course, is that something you found last time is nowhere to be found on your next visit. So it is a give and take kind of experience. Anyway, there are lots of tremendous deals if you know what to look for. They have some of the best and most affordable olive oil anywhere. It is high quality stuff and you pay a fraction of what you would pay anywhere else for the same quality. Also, I have had numerous chef friends recommend the Trader Joe's ricotta cheese to me so if you are big into Italian cooking at home you definitely want to try it out. It really is the best tasting ricotta I have ever found. Lasagna lovers unite! On the down side, I generally avoid the frozen section. Even TJ's can't make frozen, processed food taste good. Also, not a big fan of their wine section. While the prices are comparable for widely available labels, their unique labels (while invariably cheap) remind me of Louisiana bog water. The famous "Three Buck Chuck" is really nothing but sugary Kool-Aid with rubbing alcohol added. That is why I refer to it as "Three Buck up-Chuck." read more

I love it here. ALWAYS the friendliest staff, reasonably priced and full of staples in my pantry. I thought I'd share some of my favorite products... Thai shrimp gyoza(frozen foods, when I'm lazy) Soft goat cheese(in the cardboard container, not the logs) creamy blue cambozola cheese parmesan reggiano(best price for real parmesan in area) St. Andre(again best price) Israeli Feta(Pastures of Eden) sheeps milk Shaved brussel sprouts Smoked peppered salmon Skinless, boneless sardines in olive oil French lentils(steamed, in produce section) Beets(cooked,in produce) Grifone Primavito( 4.99 a bottle!I promise, good everyday wine) 19 Crimes Red Blend(8.99 a bottle, it's delicious) Rosemary Marcona Almonds Thai chili lime cashews Freshed pressed green juices(inexpensive compared to other places) kerrygold grassfed butter(best price in area) Chana Masala frozen and dry aisle Shade Grown Ground Espresso 100% Greek Kalamata Extra Virgin Olive Oil Organic Coconut Oil Best prices on produce and imported cheeses around. I will say I notice the organic produce goes bad more quickly here than produce from whole foods, so I don't recommend stocking up. ...Also, the orchids here are gorgeous and sometimes HUGE. 17.99 and they last forever if you just feed two ice cubes a week. Also I stock up on eucalyptus plants when they have them, great for decorating or in shower. The only thing missing is selection of fresh seafood/meats/ and good quality organic eggs....I go across the street for that. Did I mention the friendliest staff? read more

What isn't there to love about Trader Joe's. Any place that carries a guacamole kit in the produce section automatically gets a ton of cool points. I come here mostly for the produce and frozen food. I usually prefer to get my produce from a produce stand (particularly from this sweet old man on the way to Sandbridge), but when I can't, this is where I come. Best produce prices in town all the time. Here is my pitch for the frozen food--it is actually really yummy. This place has to the mecca for single people that want good frozen food. You can get anything frozen really--all sorts of pasta dishes (for about $2), jasmine rice, turkey burgers, risotto (people will think you are a chef when you serve this--perfect risotto out of a freezer--LOL), frozen veggies, mexican, whatever... Here are a couple of lists to emphasize the greatness of Trader Joe's: Things I Can't Live Without 1. The pizza formerly known as Pizza Olympiad--I think they are just calling it Trader Joe's Mediterranean Pizza now. This is the only pizza I eat at home now and this coming from a total meat lover in love with a vegetarian pizza. You get 2 individual size frozen pizzas for $4. I actually doctor it up a little bit--I smother it in Don Pepinos Pizza sauce, add crushed cherry pepper relish, and then top it with more calamata olives. 2. Marcona Almonds in sunflower oil with rosemary and sea salt. This will make you forget that any other nut ever existed. I first discovered the Marcona Almond in Laguna Beach and a few places carry them, but this combo tops them all. 3. Cookie Butter--need I say more! 4. Mushroom risotto 5. Coconut oil (see more below) Bargain Buys--this is why it is always great to come here 1. Cheese!!! If you want to try all different kinds of cheese or just pick up a reasonably priced log of goat cheese, they have a full selection at awesome prices. 2. Produce--they beat any other grocery store prices on produce and most of what I have bought has been fresh and pretty. They have a great organic selection too and those are all at unbeatable prices too. 3. Thick sliced bacon--trust me, it is thick and tasty and less than $4. 4. Frozen foods--see my rant above 5. Frozen desserts---I am talking pies, cakes, dessert bars, lava cakes, souffles--all for cheap 6. Wine--a full selection of wine at very attractive prices. They usually have someone in there doing a tasting too! 7. Artichoke hearts--you can get a big jar of artichoke hearts for about $3 8. Oils--there is no reason to pay high dollar for olive oil anymore and they even carry coconut oil, which I have ended up using for all sorts of things, great cooking and beauty buy and it is only 6 bucks--it is twice as much at whole foods 9. Flowers--just wait until you see all the pretty flowers greet you at the door 10. Bag of boiled eggs--I no longer have laziness as an excuse for not having a good breakfast. I am sure I can think of much more to add to these lists. Just go see for yourself and don't forget to check out the samples of coffee and food specials in the back left of the store! read more

How can you not give this place 5 stars, I always feel like I've entered some secret world of delicious healthy food when I walk in this store. I don't why but the 19 cent bananas always get me hype. And they offer a variety of fresh produce, deli, and my favorite pastries. My favorite one are the sea salt brownies. My #1 snack here that I always get are the Five Seed Almond Bars $4. One pack last me about two weeks, and I only need one to fill me up. Trader Joe's Tortilla and Flaxseed Chips are $2.50 and are a must have if you're eating hummus/dip. I also really like to snack on their Cheddar Rockets $3, they last forever and they're so much better and fresher tasting than Goldfish. Every once in a while I will get one of their dark chocolate cocao bars, they have different kinds I've tried super bitter ones up to 85%. The workers here is always friendly and quick. read more

First time coming to this location! For happy hour we were there.. Loved the goat cheese bruschetta the chips and cheese! And the waitress was just so sweet! We will come again! read more

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I love this place. Aside from the food the great customer service and neighborhood feel of the store. They have many items for daily use and their wine selection is great. Flowers are upon entry and just gets you in the mood of spring. Keep up the great job!! Trader Joe's read more

Over all the store is decent, the products are good quality for reasonable prices. The store doesn't have a large selection of items in my opinion and for a small grocery I'd prefer to see more food products than wine. The wine section takes up about 1/3 of this tiny grocery. The employees are kind but because of the limited selection of foods they have I will probably continue to shop elsewhere. read more

Trader Joe's is like a little organic taste of home for me. If you've never been, don't be intimidated by the seamingly foo-foo hippieness of the store. There's great stuff in here, at very reasonable prices. A few of my faves: the pre-packed make-your-own salsa in the produce section, chili-spiced dried mangoes, multi-grain crackers, and their fruit-filled cereal bites. Great thing about the VA Beach store is that there is way more room to get around in the aisles. Bummers: miniscule salad selection and where's my beloved Pirate's Booty? read more

This place speaks to my inner hippie. I think of any reason to come here and get my organic goodies/fix because this place is that good. After being a frequent patron of Whole Foods, you can not beat the prices here for quality food. The produce is always fresh, the selection of pre-made foods are outstanding and at the back of the store there is always food you can taste test. The place is a little small but it is suppose to cut down on cost which I appreciate. Great place with awesome organic and tasty food! read more

This location is small but nice. I couldn't find the ribs I went in there for but it sells out frequently because it's sOOOOoooOOO yummy, but we picked up a few favorites. I did see a pregnant lady in the wine section, that was funny and I should have took a photo.....strange sight to see. I really love the fresh flowers, produce, dry goods, and various snacks. I recommend the french macarons (how it's spelled on box)/ macaroons in the freezer section...there were two different varieties at this location, both great. Employees are friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable compare to other specialty markets. The lines were not long, so you will be in and out of there in a timely manner! read more

Very nice store Good except for some not your usual friendly employees Cashier seemed annoyed and one other person who I asked for help was a wise ass... Never encountered that at any other Trader Joe's read more

Fun, inexpensive foods to try out. Awesome selection of prepared/frozen products, especially for single and/or lazy people who don't want to slave away in the kitchen for a decent meal. I don't go to TJ's very often, but I like how there are new products every time I visit, like spicy shrimp bao, pink Himilayan salt grinder, and fleur de sel caramel sauce. Try not to go on a Sunday afternoon though...this place was packed! I took away a star because they were out of stock on several items on my list (my staples), like jasmine rice and frozen green peas. read more

Thank you Trader Joes!!! Someone finally put a decent store in at the Beach with a lot of organic and healthy foods at decent prices. You don't have to get ripped off by The Fresh Market anymore. This location is slightly bigger than the location in Newport News & most of the NoVA locations. The staff is friendly & the aisles are pretty well organized. TJ's is a great place to buy cheese, organic produce & snacks. Their prices can't be beat when it comes to the organic products. Great wine selection, and I highly recommend their own brand of Hefeweissen if you enjoy wheat beer. Their packaged guacamole & fresh salsas are excellent. Their frozen pizzas & flatbreads are amazing....actually made in Italy. I would give TJ's 5 stars if it was a "one stop shop" experience. However, they obviously don't have everything you'll need on your grocery trip. Great addition to VB, now if Whole Foods would just move in. read more

I'm a fan of Trader Joe's. The selection of frozen food, produce, beer, and eco-friendly products is great, the people are nice, and I looooove their Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo. It's unfortunate that I couldn't find it the last time I was there, but I still love everything else they have to offer. Plus, the dress code is pretty cute. Floral shirts? Adorable. The staff is always happy and outgoing and welcoming. You'd think with the kind of store Trader Joe's is that everything would be expensive, but I found it to be super affordable? I'm always surprised when I find something for $4.99 that I would pay double for elsewhere. If it were closer to my house, I'd be there everyday. read more

So this is a chain store, and not unlike any other Trader Joe's. However, since it' s newer to the area, a lot of people don' t know how great it is. I guess they heard about it, and just assume it's more trendy (read: expensive) than other stores. Or they think they live too far away to drive out to Hilltop for groceries. Well, I commute in from the Outer Banks, and I still find it worthwhile to shop there! A lot of the items are actually cheaper than other grocery stores. For example, bananas are just 19 cents (29 cents for organic) and they sell really good wines in the $3-5 range (no kidding!). I get my dogs natural treats for $3.50 a box, you can't beat that. They sell Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap for $8.99, compared to $12.99 at Food Lion (I consider that stuff liquid gold). Also, consider that Trader Joe's sells food made with much higher-quality ingredients than the food-like substances the other stores sell that are really just chemicals in colorful packages. Do you really want to short change your health just to save a couple of dollars? You won't when you taste how much better real food is. You'll love the food and variety at Trader Joes. I'm snacking on their roasted plantain chips right now...so good! read more

When I can't get to the farmers market/butcher shop/dairy place for some reason, I just go to Trader Joes. Love this place. Staff is incredible, their packaged products and foods are made of actual food instead of mock-food-like-things you'd find in other grocery chains' processed food. Their frozen seafood section is excellent. I've tried just about every type of fish/shellfish they have and love them all. The wild caught blue shrimp are notable and the marinated Mahi steaks are SO FREAKING GOOD. I buy them every time I go. Other good things: precooked chili lime chicken - 12 oz for $5, which is worth it to me, it's a totally easy option for lunch. A few misses - don't buy any of their prepackaged sushi, and the free range ground beef was just okay. I love getting avocados here though, they're usually 4 for $3 or something like that. Also, am I the only one addicted to their reusable bags? I'm amassing quite the collection. read more

I like Trader Joe's! Hate some of the people who shop here! I love its variety in groceries and it has items you can't find in alot of places. They have a great cheese selection and the prices aren't that bad. I usually stop in once a week to get the Orange Chicken and Pot Sticker pre-made meals. You toss them in the oven and 20 minutes later you have amazing Chinese food you can't beat it. The Wine is the best and cheapest of any place I have found in VB. The isle are very small and the people who shop here tend to be very hipster and you get the feeling they think they are "better than you" because they buy all their groceries at TJ. This place is ALWAYS packed! Overall I love the wine,cheese, and other specialty items but the people, small isles, and the constant crowd really make it a dreaded trip. They are lucky they have great prices on wine and the specialty items are AMAZING or I would avoid this place like the plague. read more

I love all Trader Joe's, but this review is about this location specifically so I'll leave that out of it. Coming from California, I'm used to TJ having multiple locations in every city. Despite having to drive 20 minutes to get here from Norfolk, this Virginia beach location is great and as good as any location I've seen. I rarely find that they're out of what I'm looking for (see: strawberry Mochi ice cream) and they have the typical great selection of bargain wines and beer. It was here, though, that I learned 2 buck chuck (aka Charles Shaw wine) only exists in California. They would have to call it 3.50 buck chuck here...which is no where near as catchy. After asking, I discovered this is due to an export and transportation tax from California (not TJ's fault). The staff here is always extremely friendly and looking to help you find what you're looking for and open to make suggestions about food you might not have heard of. They also have great, fresh produce (most organic), ready-made dinners (e.g. sushi), and bakery items at reasonable prices. If you're new to Trader Joe's, I always think of it as a cheaper and more fun version of Whole Foods. My favorites?: Try strawberry mochi ice cream, raw garlic pizza dough (to make your own pizza!), peanut-butter filled pretzels, cheddar/greyer cheese, and multi-grain crackers. I could go on but it's making me too hungry thinking about it. There is ample parking here so nothing to worry about there. It's also fairly close to the beach, so it makes for an easy stop on the way back home to Norfolk! I have yet to be disappointed by anything at this location (notice 5-star rating) and I hope that never changes! read more