Trader Joe's

Teresa F. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Trader Joes This is a grocery store that has grown drastically. It started out in California but is now it lots of states and recently moved to a city close to me. They have great health foods, fresh meats and cheeses, and a great selection of frozen foods, as well as a huge wine selection. There prices are great and the service is always wonderful. I love shopping at this store. 

Iris F. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Cool food, lots of organics, but also a few downsides... I gave it 4 stars because it's got some stuff you just can't get elsewhere: organic meat and chicken for regular-people prices, nuts and cheeses and jams for a fraction of what you pay at the Food Temple (Whole Foods). And some nifty stuff that's just unique, like the nut flours and simmer sauces. Also wine at the best prices in town. Service is caring and cheerful, and they don't make you carry membership cards, which I give them points for . And the free hot coffee a... read more

Ball-Romney D. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Less Expensive and More Interesting For the not-so-affluent, Trader Joes offers bottles of wine for $3, that are actually better than some offered at triple the price, cereals and chips that undercut the prices of "health stores" and lots of things that make cooking well rounded meals easy. It's probably the best place for many university students to shop because of this. They have lots of prepackaged foods as well, but again, more interesting and less expensive than the fare of regular grocery stores. I'm often surprised by... read more

Becca C. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Cheap Gourmet Even back in the late nineties this place had the latest organic, natural, health food. And now, since it does a good job of following the trends, it has more selection than ever. Sometimes it doesn't have everything I need, but most times I am completely satisfied. I love the attitude of the employees and the great food. They take things out of circulation if they start to decline in quality. THAT'S good business. Their buyers taste EVERYTHING so most, if not all, products are good. And affordable delicious fo... read more

Amy T. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Trader Joe's is the place to go Alright, I know some of these titles are getting kind of lame. I just can't help it. Back to the point, Trader Joe's is a great place to go grocery shopping. I think of it like Whole Foods goes cheaper. I like to go there, but usually find that I need to go to Safeway to pick up the rest of the supplies for the week. My favorite buys there are Cliff and Luna bars (which are usually about a buck each), their premade salads which are great for taking to lunch (the Chinese chicken is a fav) and T... read more

shannon k. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Great Food, Parking Nightmare I love Trader Joe's, they have interesting new foods to try out and a generally fun store to shop around in. The prices are reasonable and the employees are always very nice.......my only contention is their parking lots! I do not drive a large car and it still takes manuvering to avoid hitting a cement post. I say enjoy the shopping but park on the street. 

Jing C. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Tasty food I love this Trade Joe in that its food is delicious. Parking never bothered me as I work a few blocks away and could aways walk over there. Food there are fresh with a good quality. I especially love Trade Joe brand truffle there and Mochi (a kind of icecream that they sell there. 

K .. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

I wish this one was bigger The only thing stopping me from going to this TJs when I go to work up in the U District is that the store is so darn crowded, small, cramped and the parking is a pain in the you know what. You have to drive in to the tiny little garage to park (and there's ALWAYS someone holding up the line to get into the garage, so there's a traffic jam on Roosevelt), or find a spot on the street. I wish TJs would have found a better location but I know why they picked this one. I wish they would move to the old... read more

Seattle Photo C. 

on JudysBook

19 years ago

Cramped, but great groceries and wine prices! Love buying wine at Trader Joe's, but the actual event isn't fun. Like people before me have said, the aisles are super narrow and parking is a major headache. But once you're on your way back to your car with awesome wine, dried fruit and organic spaghetti sauce you'll find it's worth it. Their prices are great, too!