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    Trader Joe's

    4.0 (94 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Flowers, fruits, sparkling water
    Tori G.

    I can definitely say this was the fastest I've ever gotten through a checkout line with such a long line I was in and out of Trader Joe's within 20 minutes I could find my groceries very easily, and the customer service was very pleasant. Overall, this was my first time going to this Trader Joe's, and I will definitely be back. Parking can be a little tight so plan to go early and they pretty much had everything I needed!

    04.15.2023.
    Kathryn L.

    While visiting a relative, I offered to make Brunch if he'd walk the 4.5 miles with me to get here. Trader Joe's is my go-to store, regardless of the zip code. I do find it interesting when visiting a new location for the first time due to the inventory, layout & employees' personalities. The latter & per usual were friendly & helpful. I love that Trader Joe's sells many items under their private labels & at a significant discount to brand-name equivalents. & with over 4k items to choose from - plant-based/gourmet/organic/imported foods, wine/beer (where permitted), provide something for everyone. The customer service & price point never disappoints. This store is located across the street from the Eastern Market Metro Station.

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    Timo F.

    Welcome to my Cap Hill TJ's Telenovella; unnecessarily dramatic ? Perhaps. Am I living a "Karen" fantasy tonight? You be the judge. "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night." Bette Davis [Prologue] Typically my reviews for Trader Joe's are five stars, (excluding the recent tragic trend of no coffee samples), but the staff friendliness at this location is frequently off-putting. There are so many sourpusses in happy shirts, including one of the captains. If it weren't for Captain April and Sophie, (and a few other crew) I'd consider the customer-friendly KAI ZEN culture DEAD at this location. [If it sounds like I used to work at Trader Joe's it's because I did yeeears ago.] But my experience tonight was the worst (customer) experience I've ever had at a Trader Joe's, and it just wasn't because my reason for a *potential future return* was denied. [Scene 1] It was the arrogant sounding SmackDown from Captain Slicked-Back Hair I received for assuming that I might be able to return a few unused, unopened, undamaged bath/ beauty products I no longer needed, bought a week or two ago. He didn't say "sorry we are no longer accepting returns for items no longer wanted/ needed / overpurchased." That would be understandable. Instead when I asked what how long I had for a return to be accepted, he said ***"that is not a policy."*** My face clearly looked shocked and incredulous as I responded "What do you mean that is not a policy?" He said it's not Trader Joe's policy to accept returns because you didn't want the item or you bought too many. It has *never* been an acceptable return reason" "Huh! I used to work at Trader Joe's, Captains accepted that at our location. Did they change the policy or it's different at other locations? " " That has never been *any* Trader Joe's policy. That is just not a policy. It's not even a thing.*= Some Captains may have accepted them at their discretion, and Trader Joe's does not do a good job of clearly stating the *real* return policy, but that has never been an official allowed reason for return" "Interesting , this is the first time in over 20 years of shopping at Trader Joe's and having worked there I've ever heard this." [In a frustrated publicly audible voice] "Returning items bc they are no longer needed is no one's return policy." "What are you talking about?" "It's just not, no companies accept returns for that reason!" I just stood there stunned, feeling like I was in an alternate Trader Jerk's universe, my retail life experience for the last 30 years invalidated... that whole interaction just didn't seem right. Before I grudgingly left, I said "well I accept that as a challenge to research your alleged universal fact." [End Scene] [Scene 2] And here I am sitting in a pizza place 30 mins later, with 7 and counting screenshots of major retailer return policies that contradict Captain Slick, first among them is from Amazon: valid reasons in their standard return menu is "no longer needed" and "purchased in error." And so far most of them state they DO NOT REQUIRE a reason for a return as long as the item is unused, undamaged, in original packaging, and being returned with the receipt (unless exchange for store credit) within their standard return time frame. [End Scene] [Epilogue] I shall return to this Trader Joe's soon and hopefully have a face-to-face chat with Cap'n Slick with my screen shots in hand. It will be an interesting Interaction for sure! I hope next time I'm the one who calls the attention of a small audience in full but non yelling voice range. Times must be tough in DC, finding friendly and TJ - loving workers who are getting paid $15-$20 / hr and $73-160k /yr for Captains ( to do a relatively fun and easy job). I used to work for Trader Joe's and it was a blast, as far as work goes, especially for retail.

    Alice J.

    A nice, surprisingly spacious Trader Joe that's underground, right across from the Eastern Market metro station. So conveniently located. Upon walking in, you go down the escalators to Trader Joe which is connected to underground parking. It's well lit, clean, well organized. You can find the usual Trader Joe stuff. Came here to grab some eggs, banana, some quick stuff. Among the surprise finds was rosemary marcona almonds. Nice healthy snack.

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    Lakeisha S.

    Trader Joe's is a whimsical grocery store chain that offers a variety of groceries & other goods, typically directly from their own distributors. I actually never heard of it until I moved to the DC area some years ago. I initially thought it was just another small chain with expensive items similar to Safeway & Giant. I decided to finally go a couple of years ago & now it's my preferred grocery store. I, of course, still have to go to other, larger stores to buy specific products. My go-to items tend to rotate based on season and my mood. For example, in the fall, I get all things pumpkin spice, including the Pumpkin Spice Brioche Bread. It was so heavenly & paired well with some Pumpkin Spice butter I bought at another store. The seasonal & holiday decorations, along with products, really make the shopping worthwhile. The staff at most locations I've visited are very kind & friendly. They check customers out super fast & delicately package items in bags. Many of the Trader Joe's I've visited have ample parking for customers.

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    Franklin M.

    This is one happening neighborhood market where people actually walk to and not drive. The store had exactly the products we were looking for and more. It's very well organized and has a nice character about it.

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    Monique S.

    I just wanted to add how beautiful my flowers still are. I want to this Trader Joe's about 11 days ago and just look at my flowers and how beautiful they still are. I have not done anything to upkeep them except change the water. My lilys look wrong, beautiful and smell fantastic .

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    Nice store, great cantaloupe, good staff, a variety of wines, no hot peppers though, especially Serranos!

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    Very accessible and friendly Trader Joe's. They all have their own quirks and this location seemed like one of the best in the area.

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    The Trader Joe's is fine. But what's with the homeless camped out at the entrance? It's not a good look.

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