My favorite part about this location is the larger parking lot! I have been to many locations and parking is always annoying but this location had a much better parking lot. Flowers are always great and stocked, my wife loves them. Food is always decent selection and stocked. Service is always very nice, can't complain. Overall for a grocery store I am always happy going. Feels clean and stocked. read more

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Trader Joe's - Tulips - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

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My fiance picked up two yogurts and he was confused to why it felt so light, well to find out two of these yogurts were half empty and we opened to see it and that's what we got. I'm in shock because I've never had that happened to me especially how much I show here.. so I guess no more yogurt for me from there! read more

Trader Joe's - Half empty yogurt!!! - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

After having had an extremely late lunch on a Sunday, in early August, in Oakdale, I needed a Trader Joe's. In the Twin Cities, I have only been to the ones in Eagan (my usual) and Bloomington. It was time to find a new one. I did a search and found this one in Woodbury. This store is in a plaza that had a lot of cool stores that I need to visit. Everything looked so new to me that I already liked being here. It was easy finding this Trader Joe's and backed into a spot steps away from the main entrance. I walked over. I got a small cart and proceeded to shop. It's a cheerful store. Rose plants and watermelons immediately greeted me. This store had squiggly noodles and chilli onion sauce. It was almost as if it were targetting me exclusively. I got the former, but skipped the latter. It was tempting to get both. The condiments were incredible. I saw corn and chile salsa. I was only in town for a few days, so I didn't get any either. I was here to get everything bagel seasoning and got a couple of bottles. Nearby were syrup, pancake and waffle mixes, and more. I was happy seeing everything. I saw japchae in the frozen food section. I had to get it. I also got my usual potstickers. I went with chicken this time. My usual is also getting lemons and some frozen treat. Meyer lemons are sweeter than your typical lemons and I like them. I got these mini hold-the-dairy ice cream cones. I could have bought more frozen items, from root beer float bars, to ube ice cream. I was only here for a few days, so I'll need to get them next time. I had the nicest woman at the checkout area. We chatted as she bagged my groceries. I paid with a credit card. Done! I thanked the woman and headed to my car with my bag of groceries. She was so efficient that she fit everything in a large paper bag with handles. A few quick reviews on products that I had the first time: - The squiggly noodles were chewy. I enjoyed them. They needed more flavour than the flavour packets, though. I recommend getting something spicy. That chilli onion sauce would have done the trick. - The japchae was delicious! It tastes authentic. You heat it up in the microwave and you're set. - I highly recommend the hold-the-dairy mini ice cream cones. They are small, but so satisfying. I got my chocolate-vanilla fix. The crunchy cone sealed the deal. I had a great experience at this Trader Joe's. I look forward to returning to check out the other stores in this plaza and return to this one for my grocery needs. (359) read more

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Stopped in Friday evening around 8:00pm. Specifically for hand sanitizer as I ran out at dinner (literally minutes before I arrived, haha). I love TJ's spray hand sanitizer and the price is such a bargain. Right when my bestie and I walked in the door, we spotted the famous O&H Kringle's. The PECAN flavor is one of the BEST. I travel to see family in Racine and always stop to get these, but now that TJ has them, I can maybe get one in a pinch (only incase of a Kringle emergency). I love their selection of flowers and my bestie was SO sweet and bought me flowers for my birthday. Almost a week later, they look just as fresh as the evening I got them. This is my favorite TJ's location and time of day to get my shopping done as it's not busy and I'm able to actually look around if I decide to. The associate helping us at checkout was friendly and made small talk. Store was clean and being restocked. In the future, I'll be back. Only suggestion- it would be very nice if the outside parking lot had increased lighting as it's very dark. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

We were shocked and upset to see a team member sexually harass their coworker right in front of us. Tall person with long dyed hair. We immediately went from friendly to hostile when we heard their inappropriate joke and saw the face of their coworker. Very disappointing. read more

This is my favorite Trader Joe's to visit in the TC area (although, I haven't been to the newer one in Eagan, so I may have to make an updated review after I finally get over there). I love that the parking lot is MUCH bigger than its counterparts in other areas of the city; probably helps that it is surrounded by a shopping center. Once you get in the store, it is pretty easy to navigate. I have found that the staff here are pretty helpful and will always take the extra time to look for an item if you're having trouble finding anything. The wine shop here always has good deals as well. read more

6/1/22: Edited to add...after our flight got cancelled, we were heading back to our friends' house. Needed dinner ingredients. I called TJ's from the airport and Amy set aside impossible burger to start thawing out for us. Then when we got there, roasted potatoes were out of stock & she found one hidden bag for us! Thank you, Amy, for the hook up, hugs & 5 star service! We'll come here every time we're in town (we came here 4 times in a week)! Side note: I'll never move to a city without a TJ's! This location ROCKS!! Amy ROCKS!! Xoxo 5/30/22: Normally, my biggest complaint about TJ's is that their parking lot is so god=awful tiny (our car has been hit in another TJ's) or they're out of stock of everything. This location exceeded our expectations with a newly paved parking lot with plenty of spots and we found everything we needed. Wherever we go, be it locally or on vacay, we always need and want a TJ's to stop at for our staples. This location didn't disappoint! The workers are all within TJ's fashion, friendly and happy. Plenty of cashiers working, so the two times we stopped by in less than a week, we had no line. We actually came in on Memorial Day, and while it was packed, everything was in stock and there was no line. This is actually one of the best TJ's we've been to. Anytime we're in town visiting our friends, this will be our #1 first go to stop to stock up on our snacking essentials! This is an easy 5 stars and beyond! read more

Trader Joe's - 5/26/22:Open during parking lot construction - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

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Love this TJ's location! The employees are so helpful, and even the customers are nice! I love the Pimento Puffs and the Cornbread bites! They are seriously addictive. So is the Step Up To The Bar Snack Mix. I stock up on La Colombe Peppermint Mocha this time of the year. Much cheaper to buy 4 from TJ's($9+) than purchasing on Amazon($13). Tried the Turkey Gobbler wrap, it was meh. I was expecting more cranberries. Next time I'll purchase one the the Cranberry sauce tubs to dip it in. The Rainbow Wrap thoughDelicious! It's so colorful too! If anything has been a disappointment, it's that Grump trees are flying off the shelves! Gone the same day they came in. Get them while you can folks! read more

Trader Joe's - Despite no grump trees, they had this beautiful ivy wreath that comes with a string of fairy lights!($10) - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

Can you say "pumpkin"? If you can & you love it, you have to stop at TJ soon. Not pictured were the Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin SEEDS-the bag didn't even make it to the next day (they were so good). Originally I came into this store in the hopes that they would have the frozen rice cakes Korean Tteokbokki (yes they did & yes you have to try them if you like spicy Korean tteokbokki). You can also buy here a 1/2 dozen large organic eggs for $2.99 read more

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James is a beast. I did two full laps in the frozen section and couldn't find an item. He went to where it should be and it turns out there were three other items on top, so the item EYE wanted wasn't visible. Appreciate the assist, James! read more

They have some great convenience food kind of things (like mandarin chicken and burritos). I like the organic options too. Every time I go in there, they have some kind of tasty sample to try. I don't ever shop dairy or meat here. They seem pretty expensive in that arena. Where they shine is the frozen foods section, snacks and baking mixes, etc. It's a small store so you won't always find what you are looking for and you can't really do ALL of your shopping here because they lack a lot of everyday staples but for a quick dinner idea and in and out quick, this is the place. The people that work there are always pleasant and cheerful. It's always busy and crowded but there never seems to be a long line to check out. Lots of parking close to the building too. Oh, and if you want to get some fresh flowers for your sweetheart, this is a good place for it. I was fortunate to receive flowers from here quite often back when I had a steady. read more

Trader Joe's - Post run snack - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

Helpful & friendly employees, awesome variety, and overall great place to shop! Always something new to try!!

I'm super disappointed in this store. I question what the stores actual Covid policies and procedures are since they don't apply to everyone. Last night on 2/2, a woman accompanied by a young girl was able to come in and fill her entire cart with no mask on and yet was not told to leave if she didn't put a mask on. So, does Trader Joe's only sometimes care about the health and safety of their customers and employees? You still have people line up outside in the cold to limit the stores capacity and a big sign out front saying masks are mandated. Does safety measures only apply to certain customers? Was this customer royalty where no rules applied to her? I'm pretty sure if she said she had an underlying condition in which prevented her from wearing a mask, it's probably safest she stayed home. -signed a super frustrated customer that's over the pandemic too but still following the rules like the majority of people. read more

I have noticed when you get certain things from Trader Joe's, you have wasted your money. Shredded cheese labeled good until july 2023? moldy in a week, even unopened. lettuce? forget it. Buy frozen. otherwise? you have contributed to the destruction of the environment because it goes in the trash. Never again. read more

I moved to this area under the impression that I would not be near a TJ's. So, needless to say, I am very happy with this location. Of course this store is a little different than the one in Centreville, Va.. no daily coffee samples, which I loved. But, they do other drinks, and food samplings here. They carry Earth Balance, which means one less trip to an outside store, plus all of my usual vegan goodies. I love Trader Joe's, and this location is just about as lovely as the on in VA. (Still wishing they'd offer the daily coffee sample like I'm used to, but I'll get over it.. not worth losing a star over!) read more

Trader Joe's - Cute posting at the entrance. - Grocery Near Me - Woodbury, Minnesota

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I love that Trader Joes FINALLY made it to MN. We had been shopping at them forever while we were in IL. I like this location better than the one closer to my home in ST. Paul. I like the layout better. Best things about Trader Joes: - Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Dry Tortellini, Italian Turkey, Dill Pickles and all the other inexpensive delights.. -olive oil -great selection of flowers -great selection of wine -friendly and knowledgeable staff -super return policy. I do wish that they still carried the sour dill pickles. They were in the refrigerator section and were thee best pickles I have ever had. They don't carry them any more. Boo! Great store! read more

I love Trader Joe's though I'm not fond of this location. If you GPS it, go in the opposite direction than dictated, otherwise, you'll never find it. The only thing that's wrong with this location is that it's in the burbs.Nothing redeeming there and we are always glad to get the heck out. One thing about this location is that it seems to be structured differently from others we've shopped and makes it much too easy to be stuck in varioius places about the shop. There are way too many families who don't seem to know cart etiquette, so there's a lot of ducking and dodging to make it through the store. We'd not been to this location in more than a decade and were reminded as to why. Again, the location. We'd decided to eat someplace nearby (Key's) and made the mistake of looking for this store again. Fortunately, we found everything we wanted, and more, so that we don't have to return to this location again...probably ever. read more

I love me some Trader Joes for sure and have been a frequent shopper of theirs for years! I stopped into this location for the first time on my way out of town and was in need of some yummys to avoid the temptations of the drive thrus. Now I don't think the experience is really something that can be controlled by the current staff. I think the designers of this site really messed up. I was trying to get around the store and it seems to be the place where people walk around in a disorganized choose your own adventure way. I swear there must be a competition for "most creative way to walk around the store". People are pushing carts into others walking paths, blocking aisles all together...seriously...its CRAZY TOWN! I frequent a more "young" trader joes where the 20 and 30 somethings will walk in, keep in tight lines, avoid using carts as much as possible and make it organized...here it is not. I felt like I was in some sort of game at this location. And don't even get me started on the checkout lines! Literally you see people go push thier carts into line, then walk away to do more shopping...this is allowed!? Oh parking...its also a make up your own parking spot. In the middle of the road in front...totally allowed. You want to pull over in front of traffic...sounds good! This is the crazy town Trader Joes for sure! Maybe I shouldn't be reviewing trader joes, and instead the people of Woodbury, but this was my experience at this Trader Joes... read more

Best TJ's in town! We live between this location and the Saint Paul store, a little closer to Saint Paul actually, but make the drive to Woodbury. The staff is always helpful and the store is always clean. If Logan is working the registers I suggest getting in his line, he exemplifies what good services is. Truly a pleasure running into him when shopping. He remembers us, though it might be a month or two between seeing him, and is always genuine when asking about our day and how we've been. I recommend this store to anyone, and if you haven't been to a Trader Joe's yet, I'd start here to see what you should be expecting at the other locations. read more

One of my favorite places to shop. They treat their customers with respect and the customer service is excellent!

Love TJs all the way. Healthy , fun and interesting items to choose from. Their Ginger chews are out of this world . It's my hallmark at work. They take great care of their customers. I wanted to try black licorice and the guy at the billing counter asked me to buy it , try and return if I did not like the taste. I was floored . Their wine selection is great too. Have recommended this store to a lot of friends. A must go place for me every weekend . The new Sweet Sriracha uncured bacon jerky hit a home run for me. Packed with loads of flavor, starts off with a candied sweetness but the mellow spice kicks in slowly and leaves that spicy Sriracha aftertaste that lingers in your mouth for a while . I am going back to get more ! Good source of protein and a great afternoon snack that meets most diet plans. A must try at TJ's. read more

Based solely on comparison shopping, there is no reason to ever buy bags of frozen veggies from Cub or Rainbow again if there is a Trader Joe's in your general vicinity. I'll call my favorite example of this My Bagged Frozen Broccoli Realization. I've been buying frozen broccoli in a bag from Trader Joe's for a long time, especially during the winter months when good, fresh veggies are basically nonexistent. I'm also a big fan of frozen veggies in a bag because the prep work is already done (a bonus for weeknight meals) and they're freakishly easy to steam. This habit started while I was living in Chicago because I hated all the urban grocery chains by my apartment and made every effort to buy as many of my groceries from Trader Joe's as I could. Not too long ago, I was running late and remembered that we'd run out of frozen broccoli and that I needed some for dinner that night. Because I was running late, I decided to stop at Rainbow to buy the frozen broccoli instead of driving to Trader Joe's because it saved me about 10 minutes of overall time. The first thing I noticed: the bag at Rainbow is smaller. And it's about $0.80 more expensive. When I got home and opened the bag to begin preparing the broccoli, I noticed: wait a second, this is mostly stems...where is the leafy green part?!? Once dinner was on the table, I was extremely displeased with the washed out pale green appearance of the broccoli and was even more unhappy with the woody taste. Even my fiance asked, "what's wrong with this broccoli?" In comparison, the frozen broccoli at Trader Joe's is a brilliant green. It's crisp and flavorful, even after steaming. And it's cheaper. The same can be said for the frozen corn, frozen chopped spinach, frozen green beans, frozen mixed green veggies and frozen asparagus (which are some of our favorites). It's cheaper. It tastes better. It looks better. Do the math. read more

I'm being straight-faced dead serious here: I would not have moved to the cities had there been no Trader Joe's. I am *that* committed to this store. I know, I know, MN has a big tradition with food co-ops and keeping it local; that's totally fine - I go to the co-ops too for the fresh produce, and rather think that Whole Foods is the devil anyway. But for staple items (for me that would be rice; cheeses; WW pasta; nuts and nut products; um, any and all gyoza or potsticker in the FF section; hell, let's just throw in the entire frozen foods department), you can't beat the price or quality. I hadn't realized that MN was dry on Sundays (quaint, cute, infuriating) so it took me a few visits to realize that the alcohol section was entirely separate from the rest of the store. I have purchased the produce here when I was in a pinch, but I've never felt it was their strong suit. Snacks and frozen goodies, that's where TJs excels. My only beef: no actual in-city TJs. What is up with that??? I'm not sure when the Saint Paul location's due to open, but I have driven by a few times and stared wistfully at the bricks and mortar. I am glad that the Woodbury location is somewhat convenient for me...but it still sucks that the corporation has kept it strictly suburban. Seriously - it was MN or TX. Don't get me started on TX, but Con #1 was no Trader Joe's... read more

I loves me a Trader Joe's and this location is no exception. Produce isn't the most robust selection but...sometimes it is. Like you'll find baby kiwis totally randomly (OH SO GOOD--you can eat the still-smooth skin and all) and tasty yellow tomatoes in the middle of winter and HUGE containers of blueberries for super-cheap... But they don't have a lot of it, and it's largely driven by seasonality--so I guess that's not that much of a complaint. I usually can't get absolutely everything I want at TJ's, but I can get enough of it to make it worth a special trip. I love their packaged dinners--and I haven't had one that has been even close to "meh". They're easy and (relatively) cheap. My to-get musts from TJ's: Scallop-mushroom-and-pea dinner Fettucini with mushrooms dinner Orange chicken Their pre-cooked laser-de-veined shrimp (Which they don't carry anymore. Bitches.) Coconut macaroons (Which they ALSO don't carry anymore. Son of a...) Honey-O's (Better than Honey Nut Cheerios.) Frosted Maple Bites (WAY better than Frosted Mini Wheats.) TJ's Spanish Olive Oil Three-buck Chuck (Charles Shaw wine for cooking...and drinking. Don't judge me.) Mini Peanut Butter Cups (So tiny that the serving size is ~22 cups!) They also tend to have great specials (like on their own ale that my husband loves) in the liquor store side of things. And, plus, also: The free sample table in the back with a teeny bite of something and a teeny cup of coffee or juice EVERYDAY (not just sample day) is an awesome bonus. They can be extraordinarily busy, but that's just because they're super-awesome. I can't blame other people for loving TJ's too. read more

Even when this store is busy, I find it pleasant to shop here. The staff always seems to be in a great mood. It's a very cheery atmosphere to be in. I always stop at the sample counter to get a little sample cup full of strong, black coffee. I'd give them 5 stars, but they took away the hummus sandwich a while back. Then I got hooked on the Mideast Feast (hummus, falafel, pita bread, tahini sauce and tabouli) but that's now discontinued, too. I realize this isn't the store's fault but it has been tough finding a new favorite quick vegan lunch option there. read more

I love Trader Joe's and the employees at the Woodbury location are fantastic! My only compliant is that theyve started getting rid of some of my favorite items! read more

I wish I still lived as close to a Trader Joe's as I did when I lived in Woodbury. TJ's is a great spot to pick up everything from fresh flowers to beer - oh and they sell groceries too... I'm a big fan of their private label beers and of course the two-buck-chuck ($2.99) Sometimes I splurge and get a bottle of Purple Moon Shiraz for $3.99! The staff is always friendly and helpful, prices are reasonable, location and parking are great too. read more

We love Trader Joe's and the selection of food there! It was our first time at this one and though we love them, we found this store layout was not as good as others. Even though it was not a busy time of day, it seemed a bit cramped with narrower aisles, tight spots near the produce and in line for checkout. read more

They have unique and/or natural-organic foods. While lacking in the massive quantities of everything that your typical grocery store has, you can find nearly everything you need here, and quite often it's cheaper, too. You just have to watch out because with the food choices they DO have, you may very well find yourself buying more than you intended because it's all just SO good. read more

Trader Joe's is adventurous with their food but emphatically un-stuffy. Gourmet yumminess does not need to be highbrow and expensive. Best buys are nuts, chocolate, snacks, and cheese. Produce is prepacked in cellophane and generally not such a good deal. Even if I am just visiting TJs to pick up a bag of pecans and a carton of free-range eggs, I still walk all the aisles to see what kind of interesting treats and hors d'oeuvres they have. Sometimes I get ideas. Staff is always friendly and upbeat. Parking is easy at the Woodbury and Maple Grove locations. read more

They have a wonderful selection of fresh cut flowers starting at $3.99 a bunch. The flowers will last a little over a week looking fresh. I also come here for their cheese selection, lots of choices and way cheaper than at Lunds/Byerlys. read more

After staying in a small town in a land far, far away TJ's was a sight for hungry eyes! I know I am from IA, but I am a city girl. Picked up my chocolate fix. I plan on buying a cooler and grabbing some supplies on my way back to IA. read more

The employees and food are top-notch! We love this store! How wonderful is it to recognize employees from your previous visits? It feels like a neighborhood grocery store! The quality is almost always perfect, and on the VERY rare occasion I am displeased by something they always help us (with a smile!). The samples work - we buy something new almost every time we try, plus it helps keep the kids a bit calmer. That and the search for Tiki Sven. read more

I absolutely love Trader Joe's. They are owned by the same people that own Aldi's. The only reason I don't confine my grocery shopping to these two stores is the size limits their overall selection - sometimes I need something that can only be found in a larger grocery store. Price is great - I get my Ezekiel 4:9 bread here for 25-50% less than I have seen it go for in Rainbow or Cub. They mostly stock store brand stuff, and that is a good thing when it comes to trying new things, and finding items like tempeh ($1.99 for a good size piece, very good sliced, warmed up and served with some bbq sauce over brown rice!) Great selection of frozen veggies and fruits for the off-season, or any season for that matter. Very nice selection of nuts, dried fruits, yogurts (including soy and coconut yogurt for Vegans), meatless options that you won't find in a traditional grocery store, and fantastic indulgence items like cakes and cookies. Anywho, not sure what else to say - but if you have never visited Trader Joe's it is definitely worth the trip. read more

Being from CA, I was very excited to find out that there was a trader Joe's less than 30 mins away from me. At first I was sad because when you walk in the store is noticeably smaller than usual. After further inspection, you'll see that the liquor area is in a separate sub-building of the store. They have a great selection of meat and dairy. As usual, this place was busy and if you're too polite you'll be in that store forever. I got my favorite kettle chips, some other pantry basics and scooted right on out of there. The workers were doing what they could to keep the shelves stocked and get you throught the line as fast as they could. read more

Trader Joe's makes grocery shopping fun again! I discover something new every time I go to this store. I am rarely disappointed with TJ's own brand, and it feels good to feel good about the food that you are buying. Several items are lower priced, and just as good, as the mainstream groceries. There always seems to be something a little different to pick up for dinner, and oh the treats you can find...lemon bars, fancy cheeses, things covered in dark chocolate. And lest we forget Three Buck Chuck? I don't do all of my shopping at TJ's. I have a special love for cereals and need my Old Dutch and Nabisco fixes too much to ever abandon My Cub - but I sure do like those palm trees. read more

As someone who refuses to buy coffee that is not free trade certified, Trader Joes is a must. It doesn't hurt that their customer service is spot-on and that much of their brand food is delish. FAVORITES: Sweet & Spicy Pecans- they're basically the best thing ever. I always splurge. Coffee- any one of them. All good. All less than most other places. Buy the kind with the green lids! Those are free-trade certified! Avocados- I love avocados anyway, but Trader Joes has great deals on them Chicken Sausages- Healthy, inexpensive, easy to make. Win, Win, win! LESS THAN FAVORITES: Checking out- I still don't get how the check out lines and counters work. And when I use a basket instead of a cart I end up standing around for 5 minutes with a sometimes heavy load. Dried Seaweed- Look, I realize I probably shouldn't have tried this anyway. And maybe it's personal taste. But this stuff was gross. Overall, great store! Clean, food is good, atmosphere was fun, and employees were friendly! read more

Three dollar vino Flowers by the bunch Is that ground palomino? This isn't Tesco lunch That's right; no seedy, questionable meats loitering here (I'm looking at you and your white label 'inspected' meats, Wal*Mart). Lots of grass-fed beef, free range chicken and coddled pork at the right price. As others have stated, the produce is somewhat seasonal. If something looks good, nab it while you can. There's a lot to take in here in such a tiny space. I always experience many "What is this...? It look--HOLY SHIT, IT'S A DOLLAR, THROW IT IN THE BAG" moments. Because if you end up buying a bag of inedible funk, you're only out a buck or two and that's much easier for your wallet to swallow. I also greatly appreciate the demeanor of the people behind the sample counter. You walk up. They offer you a sample or two. They'll chat and engage in conversation but you don't feel pressured to grab the bag of squid chips they're pushing just so you can shut them up and ultimately hide the product somewhere deep in the bread aisle. ... No. I don't have any personal experience with doing anything like that... why? Bottom line? Quality products at quality prices. read more

After discovering Trader Joe's, I must say, I am hooked! A really nice, organic grocery store with customer service that can't be matched! My family and I have gone here a few times and the staff was really helpful and friendly. It is such a neat concept to allow customers to try out a few foods before buying them. Plus their pre-made foods have been a great help for our busy family (particularly the enchiladas and pesto tortellini!) But I will say that the cookie butter that everyone raves about definitely loved up to the hype for me! read more