Founder Joseph Coulombe started this L.A.-based convenience chain 34 years ago. Today, you can get exotic, prepackaged frozen foods, fresh salsas, huge portobello mushrooms, baby artichokes and heirloom...
citysearch.com - expert review - 12/12/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never met friendlier cashiers in my life. In fact, one of them hailed from my home state of Oregon, which is astonishing since most of you nutters are moving FROM the midwest TO the pacific…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
As far a grocery stores go, this is as good as it gets in Chicago. Great food, reasonable prices (all hail the 3-buck-chuck), a wonderfully friendly staff at the checkout line and helping in the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely to be avoided during the weekend rush but a good location to check out for staples that are still overpriced at Whole Foods. Be forewarned though: The parking (both bike and car)…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going here for lunch! It's less expensive than Whole Foods and their prepared stuff is just as good. I also love the friendly service and the three layer hummus is to die for!
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I frequently describe Trader Joe's as "the happiest store in the world." That was originally for the one on Clybourn, and this one's only slightly less happy. Like other people have said, it's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
The kiddie carts are still there and I just avoid the parking lot now, but the store is still out of stock of half of what I come for EVERY TIME I GO THERE. It does not matter if I am there on a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joes. A higher than expected percentage of alcohol to food ratio, lots of samples, and people standing around ready to deliver the "check-out" service at the check-out counter. Less boobage and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I think all the employees at Trader Joe's think I'm drunk 100% of the time I come in. Perhaps because I have dropped products on more than one occassion, causing a massive spill of salsa and marinara…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT come here on the weekend. Unless of course you enjoy tots ramming mini tot-sized grocery carts into your ankles. Cute? Not-so-much. Call the Sofa King, because this Trader…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I guess this is just a review for Trader Joe's in general. Not specifically the Lincoln location. I love Trader Joe's. It's pretty affordable. They have great frozen food, it's mostly natural,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever. I love it. The employees are happy, the food is extremely vegetarian and/or health friendly and much cheaper than Jewels or Dominick's. You may not be able to buy all of your weekly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
So service here gets an A . The people who work here are super friendly and very helpful. However, product wise, we have a problem - especially when it comes to perishables. There have been several…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
STILL love this place. Now that I've been going here more regularly, I can honestly say that I might be TJ's No. 1 fan. I love almost all their pre-made foods, great frozen pizzas, awesome dips, and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks TJ's. I feel like my pocket book and my gut owe you a debt of gratitude. Let's start with my pocket book. Do men have pocket books? I guess we can call it a wallet if you want. My grandmother…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
Like so many other people, I like Trader Joe's. They have some good stuff at decent prices, and they have some pricier goods if you want to splurge a little. Well, 'like' is a strong word. Let's just…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Do you ever have this vision of a place, like you imagine just how great it is going to be, you see yourself happily skipping down aisles overflowing with cheap delicious delicacies, overwhelmed by…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Trader Joe's. I was a loyal fan when I lived in Phoenix and then in VA, I was without for 18 months. Now I'm back in TJ land. I'm a happy girl. Lots of tasty goodies. Four huge bags of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for a grocery store?? Yeah, I think so. So I recently moved even closer to this TJ's, which made me super happy. I now come here at least twice a week, for full on grocery shopping or just…
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap food and great memories, like the time I saw a 4 yr old urinating on the landscaped area in the parking lot while his oblivious yuppie dad put groceries in the car... ...or the time the yuppie…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Trader Joes, I like almost everything about it. Prices are not so bad. My biggest issue is that I can't buy everything I need from here, so it makes it supplementary stop, not a one stop…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's is the best. They have cheap wine, produce, frozen goods, and staples for your pantry. I love getting their organic chicken and veggie broth. It's about $2 a box and at the other grocery…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The misses and I took a weekend trip to Chicago to go to three Cubs games (including the great 1948 turn back the clock game). We decided to stop on the way back to Nashville to stock up on as many…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Do not go in here on Saturday around 4 p.m. The store is over-run with mothers who must employ the who gives a shit parenting technique because they have no control over their children. I guess they…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This store is a weekly stop for me. The prices are terrific for the quality of food you get, they have an amazing selection of creative and fun frozen foods (perfect for a busy professional who has…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Serious and dependable, highly regarded for his defensive skills, Strunk topped AL outfielders in fielding average five times. He was a solid lefthanded hitter who rarely struck out. (re: Amos Strunk)…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's food and wine Aretha Franklin tickets at Ravinia = awesomeness. Seriously, though, Trader Joe's is kind of like Whole Foods for those of us who don't make over 100 grand a year. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, the best grocery store in the entire 773 area. What can you really say about TJ's? It's close to transit (Brown Line Addison and Lincoln bus). Sure, the store can be packed at times.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought that Trader Joe's was going to be really expensive but they are not. I go here alot for dog treats, Lola really loves the peanut butter treats and at around 3 bucks you can't beat a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it is time for the obligatory trader Joe's review. I have held off, but now it is time to have my say... So- my venture today- included my brother and my niece- they were carting my butt around…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Trader Joe's. I think the entire line of Clusters cereal is the best cereal ever made. But as other people have mentioned, size counts. It may be the soccer moms or the size...... But if I can…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Trader Joe's a lot. I prefer Whole Foods simply because of the wide selections and the awesome bath products, but TJ's has a charm all its own. The prices are good, the cheeses and salty snacks…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
They sell food. I like to eat food. Actually, I don't buy that much food here, except berries and grapes, which I use to make a fruit salad. And I eat that really fast. The cheese selection is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty, pretty, pretty good
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
the only reason i'm four starring this place is that i'm anal about their parking lot. i hate it for its crowdedness. so i park on lincoln or on grace, and i am assuaged. then i can enjoy the store's…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really happy to live about 1/2 a mile from my favorite grocery store! Yes, the lines can get long especially on Sunday afternoon, but it's worth the wait. I think everyone would agree that they…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I alert the city's northside mentally when I decide to make my trader joe's stop because the parking lot and the store are always horrendously packed. That aside, I looove Trader Joe's. And…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
It's hard to classify this place in conventional terms. It has a little bit of Whole Foods in it , only much smaller and much more affordable prices. I don't shop here a lot , but when I do I enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes you want to flirt with someone, just for a minute. If so, and you need some groceries to boot, may I suggest the check-out line of Trader Joe's. In addition to a generally cute and friendly…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm the 100th review, sweet. Are you missing some excitement in your life? If so, feel free to go to this TJ's on a Saturday or Sunday between 11am and 3pm. All hell is breaking loose. Still not…
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
They lost one star for the prices of apples raising from .39 each to .59 each in one week. C'mon Joe slowly raise the prices so I don't notice all of a sudden. The fish is pretty good priced. The…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader Joe's. Generally. However, this particular location is...smaller than I'm used to. It looks pretty big on the outside, but the inside of the store is crowded and doesn't seem to be…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Like Whole Foods, fills a niche. I go for the $3 Chuck. I see it's been slammed, but I stand by it. So they raised it a buck...are you kidding? Wine for $3...tell me where and when and I'm there.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Yes, this place has cheap food which is healthy and fresh, free parking and doesn't seem to abuse their employees or the world with plastic bags. Yet, I can't get over the crowds, lack of…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love free parking. Really, I think free parking is worth a star or two in itself. Yes, the parking lot is laid out really strangely, but they have one. And somehow I manage to go at times when…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Trader Joe's on Lincoln b/c there's free parking -- although, the parking lot does get really crowded, and it's a rat race to get one. Nonetheless, I can get really good food and wine here…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's is consistently one of my favorite places to find food. Unfortunately, this location is also my least favorite place to shop. No parking, too small, long lines most days. The service is…
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My Trader Joe's of choice as a matter of location, location, you know the rest. It's always busy, but the folks who work there are generally fun or ready for some check-out banter and small talk. I…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Trader Joes, I know you are wondering where I've been lately so I feel compelled to write you and explain my absence. I know it hurts to hear this, but I feel honesty is the best policy and you…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Could this location be ANY MORE BUSY!? I won't go to this location again ... shelves were empty ... people were stocking shelves, but couldn't keep up. I waited 15 minutes to check out. Just insanity!…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader Joe's. I always find new and interesting things. It's a little small (so it's extremely crowded on week nights) and lines tend to get long, but that's life in the big city. I get…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader Joe's. Not only is the staff always friendly (a couple of weeks ago the keyhole in my car was frozen, and the only way to unlock it was to pour hot water over the area--one of the staff…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap foods without the cheap quality! Good frozen Asian food
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great if you're a fan of frozen foods. Personally, I rarely buy any frozen food unless it's out of season fruit or sometimes vegetables- since I make most all of my meals from scratch.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear TJ - I would like to share a secret with you. I am over the moon about you and what you have to offer. Oh, don't blush, I am sure you have heard it before.
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I too love TJ's. Have you tried the Australian licorish?? They have lots of good things in there. I agree with some of the other reviews in that I refuse to buy their produce or meat. The produce…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
So when I was looking for my condo, I was constantly amused by the places that had in their descriptions "...walking distance to Trader Joe's.." as if that would distract me from the fact that you…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
You won't be able to make Trader Joe's your only grocery store. But it's a great place to stock up on cheaper-than-Whole-Paycheck foods. I wish the company would open up more locations in the city…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I love TJ's, BUT, this location gets so freaking crowded, it drives me insane!! They could double the store size & it would still be too small. They need bigger checkout counters, too. If you put 1…
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome awesome friendly but not overfriendly staff. Cheap food for the high quality ! (Even if it's not organic, it lacks preservatives and hormones - something hard to find in regular grocery stores)…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
How come every time I finish browsing through the aisles of Trader Joe's I have this overwhelming urge to ditch my cart? I'll tell you why... Because it's nearly impossible to complete a grocery trip…
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader Joes! Pro: Great organic local produce
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Trader Joe's. I have a fantasy where I want to shop in the store when no one else is there. I'm sure there are hundreds of items that I'm not even aware of because the store is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Trader Joe's but it's the most inconvenient to me... I do like TJ's...they have just about everything I need, though more produce would be helpful! Their staff is friendlier…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the staff and the good variety of food!! The only thing I hate is when I love something and due to low customer interest they pull it. Like the brownies that were so good!!
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved TJ for their coffee & frozen Key Lime pies, but can anyone tell me where I can find Udon (noodles)?
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first moved to the 'burbs from siberia, I mean Rockford, I fell in love with Trader Joe's. Over the past year and a half or so, I have found myself going less, mostly because I can't always do…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
i find myself often being told by someone "you have to go to trader joe's! it's incredible." well, i've gone plenty enough and i just don't get it. sure, there some cheap wine and some prepared foods…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: healthy! cheap! delicious! friendly/helpful staff! Con: small store! yuppies galore!
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joes is not one of my regular grocery stores, but once in a while I do like to hit it up for $3 bottles of wine and wheat gnocchi. I always leave there thinking how much I bought for how…
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Cheap, healthy, ogranic, options... Cons: Super busy, lacking in produce, hard to make it your only grocery store.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I had never been in a Trader Joe's until today. I'm new to the area and a TJ's opened back home a few months ago (maybe a year already) but I never ventured over there. I picked up quite a few things,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
It gets crowded VERY easily and the aisles are too small. I always feel like I'm in someone's way. However, they have the best plant selection between this one and the one in Lincoln Park. Really…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to Trader Joes often (definitely not for my everyday shopping), but when I do, I come to this location. Parking can get tricky on weekends and in winter (when half the lot is dedicated to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader Joe's! I discovered the store when I was in California.. and was amazed at how good the products are... and how reasonable the prices are. It is a LOT cheaper than Whole Foods in my…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Trader Joes! Their prices are reasonable and the staff is really helpful and friendly. There is a great selection of all kinds of food, organic included. Plus, they have $3 bottles of pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! My friend wanted to take me into CB2 and said lets stop in here to buy a drink. I had heard about the chain but I had yet to shop at one. All I can say is the food selection…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got around to making my way to a Trader Joe's in Chicago and stocked up on some Charles Shaw wine. The wine, otherwise known as three buck Chuck, is actually an award winning wine from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the very few stores of any kind that I actually enjoy shopping in. They should put the folks at Trader Joe's in charge of Customer Service training for every other company in the world.…
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
The location I frequent the most. I think their location is quite ideal and the easiest to get to w/ the most convenient parking lot and it's next to CB2 (good for window shopping beforehand). A bit…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's, what would I do without you? I love their frozen rice mixes - the biryani was awesome! I mixed in a few of the TJ brand grilled chicken strips that I cut up, and it was scrumptious. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
most weeknights @ 8pm. makes for easy parking and easy strolling through the aisles here most nights... just set your tivo for your favorite shows you would normally be watching, take a good deep…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
Full Review »
This is my favorite place to go grocery shopping. They have a great afford wine selection. I love their frozen foods, especially crab cakes, and crab stuffed flounder. They have easy dinners at great prices....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to go grocery shopping. They have a great afford wine selection. I love their frozen foods, especially crab cakes, and crab stuffed flounder. They have easy dinners at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great produce, good cheese, yummy chocolate, substantial pasta selection to make me gleeful, lots of frozen items, excellent customer service (how Do you pick the best melon?) juices, great dog treats…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of TJ's!! Many of their signature products are staples that could be found in my kitchen at this very moment. I've shopped at Trader Joes in at least 8 cities. This TJ's is one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The most obvious reason to shop at Trader Joe's is the unprecedented ratio of quality to cost. Unlike say, Jewel, Trader Joe's carries a wide variety of delicious and nutritious foods. But unlike say,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader's Joe's for all of the good and yummy food. I use this location mainly because it's near my local yarn store, so after a night of knitting, I'll stock up on what I need. Also, the store…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Upfront: One star off for what has to be one of the worst parking lots ever invented. Given the crowds there on weekends, it's worth looking for parking on side streets rather than do the endless…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I crave samosas, I don't have to find time to dine at an Indian restaurant anymore. Instead, I can just walk a block over to Trader Joe's and get a box of 6 frozen samosas for 3-4 bucks!…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Trader Joe's. I like even more that this location is walking distance from my apartment. What I don't like is there's not a location anywhere near my new place in Irving Park (boo!).…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's is the greatest grocery store I've ever been to. The store makes healthy eating affordable to regular people and that's a beautiful thing. I wish Trader Joe's could usurp all the chains…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
The people who work here are chipper, and you don't feel like you're given a load of BS. Usually manage to cheer me up if I've had a crappy day and come straight from work. Yes, parking is tight, and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's? Absolutely. It's head and shoulders above the big supermarket chains like Jewel and Dominick's. They have specialty items you can't get anywhere else. The people that work there are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have to drive here, try parking on Lincoln. It can be much easier and it's definitely a lot safer than trying to maneuver through the parking lot. They have some beautiful flowers here; some…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
My only complaint about this Trader Joe's is that is is often too busy. They have a nice selection of unique and often gourmet items at decent prices. Plus the people here are genuinely friendly and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
shopping @ trader joe's makes me happy. really. if i'm having a crappy day, i'll take a walk over there during lunch and usually leave with a smile on my face and something yummy to boot. TJ's is the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not impressed by Trader Joe's. They cannot really compare themselves to Whole Foods as their advertisements try to do. They are not a natural food or health food store. Some of their products…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate cooking, but I'm not about to eat Hot Pockets for every damn meal. Trader Joe's is the perfect solution. Lots of affordable, and delicious prepackaged foods that aren't filled with suspect…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the products but I don't like the actual act of shopping here. It's just so crowded. But if you know that going in and can just set yourself up for the crowd, it takes the edge off. For god's…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
*A review by Duncan - a chocolate lab* "Yesterday my dad went to Trader Joe's and brought home bags upon bags of wonderful food. None of which was for me, of course. Oh, wait. He did buy me two…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I do love being able to walk to Trader Joes - if I had to park there I would hate it. They really don't have everything you need here but what they DO have is excellent. Also, the patrons and staff…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Trader Joe's, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 1. You give me a raffle ticket for a free bag of groceries whenever I bring my own bag.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
When they said "there's no such thing as a free lunch", they were probably thinking of Trader Joes, where something delicious is always available on the back table, and it's so yummy you just have to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
My roommates and I often joke that we would starve to death if TJs wasn't around the corner. I intend this review to be a living document that I will edit throughout my years of life, because I seem to…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I am lucky enough to live only a few blocks away from Trader Joe's. I've found their prices affordable and selection healthy. At times, the crowds drive me nuts, but I'll just pick up a bottle of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't exactly love this location but I do like Trader Joe's. I loved their pre-baked baguettes that all you did was throw them in the oven for 10 minutes and then you have a piping hot baguette!…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
I love this chain, but this branch seems to always be out of stock of half of what I came for. I recommend they figure out a new rotation/schedule for stocking--preferably at my whim,…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea what I did before Trader Joe's came into the area. Well yes I do...spent alot of money on healhier food at the other grocery stores in Chicago. I buy about 90% of my groceries a week…
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't buy produce here, period, because I live near a decent produce market. What I do buy are: reasonably priced soy milk; some of the best multi-grain bread not from a bakery or my oven; frozen…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of annoying moms, reckless SUV driving, but the same Trader Joes you expect. Watch out when you're opening up your door, someone will probably pull in next to you. And also, the entrance…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2007
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!! FYI, they don't sell a lot of baking products or relish. I love it anyway.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
parking spots are baby-sized and the lot is usually nuts with SUV-moms. just like the other Joe's they have all the good food and prices. friendly staff. plus you can jaunt over to CB2 and check out…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Good if you need a 20 sack of potatoes, 9 avocados, or 10 heads of elephant garlic. I suppose to keep prices low they need to sell in bulk. Also beware that they get their stuff from producers all…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, Affordable, All natural. Bored by the selection in mainstream grocery stores? Trader Joe's offers simple, flavorful food. Everything here is all natural, no preservatives, and there are also…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2006
Full Review »
1.0 of 5 stars.
this is just too exspensive. too crowded, to exspensive, too healthy and too far away. i give it a one star only because it looks purdy
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this store a lot, but it's so teeny tiny and always crowded. They run out of stuff pretty often because it's so busy. However, the staff here are really helpful and chipper. If you can go…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great products with very reasonable price points. Great service, employees are friendly and well-informed. Wine prices and selection are outstanding, free samples are awesome, and the diverse…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't go to Trader Joe's much because I don't have a car but I love to read the flyer they send out. It makes everything sound so good! I think it's really cool that they sell health, organic and…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
I pretty much only shop here. It's kind of like Whole Foods but half the price. It has a really unique selection of pretty healthy frozen food. If you're picky on ingredients they're good at doing…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
Full Review »
5.0 of 5 stars.
Great store for organic and other specialty foods at good prices. Parking is very tight.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't like to cook, Trader Joe's is the place for you. Everything seems to be prepackaged, and I find their selection meh at best. If you want genuine natural and organic food, go to Wild Oats.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Kristen is right - Trader Joe's was purchased by the Albrecht brothers, and is run by Theo Albrecht. I have heard that the TJ employees are treated very, very well and the managers make a nice salary…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2006
Full Review »
2.0 of 5 stars.
I love Trader Joe's and the staff at all of their stores are always great, but I do not like this location. It is very difficult to park in the oddly shaped lot. Furthermore the store is alway very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. I went to Trader Joe's only because I'd heard everyone raving about it and it sounded exotic. Huh. Not really. I wasn't overly impressed with anything. It's just a grocery store with fancy…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
Full Review »
I really like shopping here--except on Sundays....never go shopping on Sundays---it's like a shark f...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/19/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Just writing this review reminds me I need to take a trip here very soon. This is by far the best grocery store I have ever been to. They have some really unique great stuff that you can't find…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
Full Review »
3.0 of 5 stars.
Update: To those with kids who think it is just super adorable to give each of them their own tiny little shopping cart and let them loose in the store- it is NOT cute! It is so annoying!!! If you're…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this grocery store! I probably end up shopping for food here about twice a month and I live off of everything I get. The food is fresh, good, and beyond cheap! It's also a great place to pick…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2006
Full Review »
I'm a huge fan of Trader Joe's. They have such a variety of American, ethnic, and other foods, and t...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/30/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
Trader Joe's is swell. Make sure you go there between Monday - Wednesday nights if you want the best selection and parking. They have a lot of TJ's brand food that is of great quality. They usually…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
Full Review »
It isn't a huge deal this far west, but it is nice to have a parking lot in these areas. Trader Joe...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
Full Review »
4.0 of 5 stars.
I am obsessed with Trader Joe's for many reasons. (only reason this location doesn't receive the good ol' 5 star rating is because it is hard to compete for a parking spot when there isn't ample…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2006
Full Review »
