Trader Joe’s

I heard so many friends raving about this place so I finally decided to give it a try. I love the selections here. Is it a bit pricey? Of course it is but you get what you pay for. I love the seafood selections and some really great produce can be had here. Very very cheap wine branded by Trader Joe’s but it is very good quality. Because of their high prices, I can’t afford to shop here every week but I’m going to make a trip here (to reward myself) probably once or twice or month. Great customer service at this location. I’ll be visiting TJ’s soon.

The first time I visited, I thought «what’s the big deal» like, why is everyone always raving about TJ?! Well, now I’m a convert, stop by twice a month and always overspend.
It just so happens that they carry many unique and fabulous items. Once you’ve tried some of them, you’re hooked — and nobody else sells it at all — or at that price!
So now I have a TJ list of maybe a dozen items that I can’t get elsewhere and stroll the aisles grooving to their great music and enjoying the samples.
Except for the sometimes ‘way too chatty’ check-​out clerks (when I’m in a hurry) — and the car scraping parking lot access — this place is 5-​star!

I like Trader Joe’s don’t get me wrong. if Trader Joe’s was a person we would totally hold hands. I visit the grocery store more than my relatives but their produce just always looks so sad. like a puppy in an animal shelter.
I am also not a big fan of cute, hand written, enlarge price tags they have on everything. other than that I am fine. Among many trillions things I like at the store. my favorites are trader joe’s Greek yogurt, peanut butter, feta cheese, hummus, sushi, corn dogs and frozen pineapples !

I have been in love with Trader Joe’s for years! Every location I’ve been to in the country is great with a knowledgable, friendly staff. I love that you can try an item before you buy it!

I try to do the bulk of my grocery shopping here, but usually have to go to another store to get a few odds and ends that trader joes doesn’t carry or didn’t have in stock. I wasn’t too happy with their selection of meats on my last couple of trips, but the produce section is always well stocked at competitive prices.

Going to HEB or a bigger grocery store can be overwhelming (so many choices!) but I feel like trader joes is the perfect size.
It has everything you need, produce, cheese, meats, a great frozen section (especially their frozen fruit), flowers, and perfect prices!

Traders is still the best place for all those pricey cheeses we love! They are more reasonable here than in other stores! Also their burrata here is the BOMB! And half he price as HEB’s!!! Also love their Goya, everything spice, chocolate covered cherries and their cranberry juice!
This is a smaller store but it still has plenty to offer but parking stinks here. Oh well.

Yes, Yes, Yes! Trader Joe’s is the place for me. Great prices, awesome eats, and a nice atmosphere make shopping her so enticing. Whether you are getting groceries or just popping in for a few odds and ends, there is something for you.
What I found most memorable about Trader Joe’s is that customer service is always stellar! The associates are are friendly and helpful without going overboard.
Although this location is small, it still offers all of what you would expect of the chain. High quality products and great prices. Don’t forget to check-​out the fresh flowers and pick-​up a bottle or two of wine when you visit.

Small and quiet. able to go in and get out in secounds .not crowded loud and annoying like the one on south shepard

This place is awesome! Can’t go wrong with 2 buck chuck unless ur a wine snob :-(they also have great pastries and snacks like the dark chocolate bark and chocolate covered almonds, etc. The fruit and veggie section isn’t the greatest tho. I prefer Sprouts for that stuff. But he staff at TJs are so friendly and great. I can tell that they r happy to work there.

Ok every trader joe’s is about the same. I literally write the same review for each location I go to. Bring your own bags! It makes it so much easier to bring your own reusable bags. They will love you and you will be entered into the monthly drawing for a $ 25 gift card.
The food is awesome here. Tackle the frozen section and buy everything. The produce and meats are crazy expensive so beware. The wine is decent and cheap. The sample station is epic. The staff is always friendly and able to help you. I love the cashiers. They always engage you with interesting convo.
Here is the reason for the 4 not 5 stars: The people who shop there. I do not know what it is but there is this stank «I shop at Trader Joe’s» vibe you get from the people at every trader joe’s. To smile, have manners, be polite is like the biggest offense to these people. Its this major air of superiority that is so disheartening when you go. I try to get in and out but man the people shopping here will test your soul. So just remember to not take it personally and enjoy the staff and great items you are getting. It makes it worth it.
Things to get: Vanilla Wafers OMG, Mac and Cheese Balls, Potato chips, turkey corn dogs, the greek food is dope!

The freeze dried broccoli brought me here, then I found cookie butter, the their chicken tikka masala. I’m not sure my wallet can deal with all the delicious things this place has to offer but the unexpected cheddar is next on my list of must tries. My husband also liked the mac n cheese bites. I’d say if I liked them but he ate them all before I got home :(

Best trader joes hands down. This is the most accessible (and large) parking lot at a trader joes I have ever experienced. Not to mention… The aisles are actually navigable as opposed to most trader joes which are flooded with people.
The people who work here are so friendly. Wow. Love them.
Also, can’t complain about shopping with a generously sized coffee sample in hand.

We always get great produce here! I also love their frozen meals and packaged meals.
Today was especially nice because I was «wearing» my infant son in a carrier. The cashier offered to have someone walk me out and help my load my groceries. I told him I would be ok but he politely insisted. Unfortunately no one responded to his call quickly. So I impatiently thanked him and told him I would be okay.
As I walked out, I believe I passed 2 or 3 managers. One of them saw me, immediately put down their things and offered to help load my groceries. I tried to kindly say no, but again they offered nicely and I accepted. He loaded all my groceries with ease. He told me that moms are able to great things but is always willing to help.
It is a small kind moment went a long way in my book. Thanks!

I really enjoy shopping at Trader Joe’s. I think it’s a great halfway point between Whole Paychecks Market and Kroger. You have a great selection of produce, like this past week I was reunited with my beloved blood oranges. Not only that, but you receive the natural/​organic food for extremely discounted pricing!
I also would like to mention, they have wine for $ 3 a bottle… Check this place out if you can and try their cookie butter!

I used to not be a fan of TJ when I lived in Chicago, but I suddenly started coming when they brought them to Houston. I love this location. It is in a pretty busy part of town, especially during rush hour. The staff is very friendly. They are usually pretty well stocked with everything. I have been trying out their beauty/​body products. I’m not a loyal fan, but I do like them.
Tip — stock up on cookie butter. And hummus. Doesn’t matter the flavor. Just do it.

As much as people say Trader Joe’s is so much cheaper than other grocery stores, I honestly do not agree. While they do have a pretty great selection of organic greens, they don’t have a wide selection of fruits (i.e. I can go to Central Market and find every fruit/​veggie under the sun) but that’s not the point of TJ’s, obviously. The overall quality of the produce is not up to par. I’ve found many things here to be more expensive than HEB or Kroger. Things like quinoa, rice, yogurt, flour, other staple items. And like anyone else will tell you, they have a lot of JUNK. Prepackaged desserts, cookies, candies, treats, frozen items. That’s most of the store. So while they get all these accolades for «whole» and «natural», it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.
However, I do love the «Trader Joe’s experience», just walking around the store and taking in the excitement/​energy everyone seems to have, and looking over all the different items they have that other stores don’t have (i.e. like 5000 packaged snacks see above). I come here every once and awhile mainly just for cookie butter and the occasional cheap wine. They always have so many seasonal items and goodies, especially during the fall and Christmas season.
COOKIE BUTTER. Get it, and never look back. You’re welcome :)

COOKIE BUTTER.
Yes, spreadable cookies.
SPREADABLE COOKIES!
And now they have cookie butter ice cream!
Trader Joe’s is a healthy food store as in you can find your gluten free, low carb, low salt kind of stuff, but their junk food is awesome as well. They have peanut butter filled cupcakes and chocolate covered everything, even potato chips! Their pretzel bread is so soft and so good with some melted cheese or butter.
And, to top it all off, they are not that expensive. Last time I went I got a giant bag of popcorn for about $ 2. Try finding that at Whole Wallets, I mean Whole Foods.
Checkout is super fast!
If you didn’t read it the first time — COOKIE BUTTER.

I love TJs. I’m going to give this place five stars because of its customer service. I was paying for my items when decided to ask the cashier/​manager Robbie O if they still carry Cowboy Bark, a chocolate concoction that my cousin loved when I took some to Canada. He said yes and went to get a bag though my items had already been bagged. He also brought a bag of Cowgirl Bark and told me that they now carry this too. I told Robbie that my cousin prefers the dark chocolate and that I would stick with the Cowboy Bark. He told me to try the Cowgirl Bark and gave me a free bag.
TJs has reasonably priced items under their own brand name and they are very good. The canned stuffed grape leaves aren’t bad at all. I’m glad TJs came to Houston. I wish they would carry some chocolate covered figs I bought at TJs in Pasadena, California. It was a product from Spain. I look forward to the caramallows which are carried only in Christmas.

Love shopping at a Trader Joe’s any time and anywhere. The customer service is always great, prices are very reasonable, store is kept clean & organized, and they have some of the most fun & unique products. I can usually get all my weekly necessities (including some fun snacks to try) for under $ 30 while it would normally cost me around $ 40 at Krogers. It helps that they charge produce by item instead of per ounce/​pound.
I’ve been to both locations in Houston now and this one does seem slightly larger with a greater selection of produce/​baked goods. Parking is also tons easier here. Don’t leave without a box of their S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches or Cookie Butter!