Trader Joe’s

Love this place and use it as my rummaging grocery store. Parking though? Oh lord! Say a prayer or two before you venture into the parking lot. Carnage! If I only need a few little things I will go on my bike and stock up my basket and peddle home. The cycle back with the crazy Winter Park bad drivers can be just as scary as the parking lot… but I say my prayer, peddle like the mad woman and get home to enjoy my provisions! Please give me a wide berth if you see me cycling through Winter Park carrying a Trader Joes bag in my basket!

When they opened this was the first Trader Joe’s I have ever been to and my first visit I was hooked! They have great products, reasonable prices abs the customer service is beyond great. The only downfall is the parking. It’s a nightmare! Especially on the weekends

Trader Joes is so much more than a grocery store! Each trip here is unique and you find a plethora of new products every month (which you can view on their website under «what’s new»). I love that there are so many vegan and vegetarian options as well as healthy items!
Some of my not so healthy favorites are the ginger snap cookies, cookie butter, and ghost pepper chips (these are seasonal and only available in summer). If you’re lucky, you will be there when they have frozen cauliflower rice in stock. If you see it, grab a bunch! Such a delicious and healthier alternative to rice! My freezer is full of cauli rice. I’m also a huge fan of their unrefined coconut oil and ghee, which are much less expensive than other stores! They have wasabi seaweed crisps for .99 per package and they are a great low cal snack! You can also snag Trader Joes brand wine for around 2.99 a bottle.
Some other goodies you will find are macarons, spinach and artichoke dip, tamales, cold brew concentrate, cookie butter cream cheese, and much much more!

Family friendliness — 5 out of 5
Trader Joe’s has lived up to my expectations. I only wish it was closer! My bigger girls are 6&8 and don’t always like going grocery shopping with me. But they love going to Trader Joe’s! Here’s why. 1) They have kid size shopping carts. At first this made me nervous worrying about my children running them into the backs of people’s ankles… but they have earned my trust over time lol 2) They hide a stuffed peacock around the store named Parker the Peacock. If the kids find it and tell the cashier they get a sucker and some stickers. 3) They are always giving out several free samples in the back of the store. My girls will try just about anything they put out. And we often find something new that we really like. 4) Everyone who works there is so friendly and nice. Today my girls got a lesson in the definition of a word from a woman who works there and it ended in high fives. I love taking my kids to Trader Joe’s!

Such helpful and attentive staff. They guarantee you like your product, and they let you try anything before you buy it! Great prices on organic food. I trust Trader Joes products and ingredients.

Living near a Trader Joe’s is a good sign, but having to shop there is something else altogether.
Now the problem certainly isn’t with the staff, selection, or quality. Those three are outstanding as far as I’m concerned. The problem is your fellow shopper and the price. With a cramped parking lot, you can count on some furious soccer families when back-​out time comes. I expect a lot of shit gets dented and scraped as well. I guess the idea is that shopping at TJs means you live in a fashionable part of town, and must deal with big-​city headaches to match.
With legendarily cheap wine comes mildly expensive everything-​else. Somehow it seems cheaper than a typical grocery store, but I have found, in my compulsive scrimping, that almost nothing besides the wine is worth buying here over standard, less trendy grocery stores.

I love this place, the employees are always very nice and kid friendly which is a plus. Whenever I have a question, it’s quickly and politely answered.
Now, the parking is a nightmare but (a) that’s not TJs fault and (b) if you get there right when they open it’s not bad at all.
Even when the store is busy, the lines go fairly quickly and unlike other stores they don’t have just one lane open, they always have all lanes open (at least when I’ve been there).
I was very excited when TJs moved in and I have not been disappointed.

Yes, the parking is awful and yes the store is crowded, everyone seems to know this. But regardless of these two things I don’t think I can love this place more. From the fun selection to prices you can’t go wrong with Trader Joe’s. I make a point to come here at odd hours and days and usually have good luck getting in and out okay. To me it is worth the possible hassle to get great selection and service!

It took me a while to hop on the Trader Joe’s train. I am a clean eater, so everyone told me I needed to check this place out. But I lived far away and it just didn’t seem worth the hype.
Then I moved to Winter Park and everything changed…
I now live really close to TJ and decided one day to stop by to do some grocery shopping. I made sure to go during an off-​time so there wouldn’t be too many people. And I finally discovered what I was missing! Honestly, I wish I had started shopping here earlier!
OK, so, to be honest, there’s nothing life-​changing here. I would equate TJ to a smaller, more selective version of Whole Foods or The Fresh Market. But what sets it apart is the prices. TJ is, in some cases, even cheaper that Publix. Basically, if you are someone who strives to eat clean and you purchase healthy groceries, you need to be shopping at TJ. You will save so much money. My grocery bill has dropped significantly (before I was shopping at The Fresh Market). They also have a lot of cool unique foods, which has added some fun to my kitchen experiments. Bonus: the wine is priced really well too!
What I think they could improve: The parking situation. It’s bad. Though I’ve heard this is the norm for TJs around the country and actually this location has more parking than most. But during the grocery shopping rush you could spend as much as thirty minutes driving around the parking lot just looking for a space. There have been several times I’ve just left and gone to Publix instead because I ran out of patience. I advise you shop on a weekday evening. Or, if you plan to shop on the weekends, go first thing in the morning.

I am so obsessed with Trader Joe’s. If you like organic, healthy, and interesting food, then this place is awesome and about half the price of Whole Foods and Fresh Market.
Of course, notoriously, parking can be a real disaster here. I have noticed if you come early in the morning (weekdays or weekends), it really isn’t a problem at all.

I have been a huge Trader Joe’s fan for years. Growing up in Chicago, I had a dozen locations to choose from.
First, this is not somewhere to go to complete your shopping list. Tj ‘s has their own brand which is all they carry. The fresh bread (parm + cracked pepper), produce, and meat selection is top notch. I love browsing their frozen section, which they swap out regularly, for delicious sides and snacks. The birds nests (tempura fried string veggies) with dipping sauce is my current fave. I can’t get enough! They usually have macaron cookies with the frozen desserts – they’re incredibly delicious and a total steal compared to $ 2/​cookie you’d pay at Whole Foods.
The parking in this lot is rough. We all know it. The secret is making a quick left when you enter from the north entry as it is the only one-​way aisle so it’s usually passed up. If you miss it your only option is to return to Orlando Ave and trying again.

What keeps me coming back here is their vegan and novelty items. It is a quite a mission to find parking… I would definitely suggest going during the week. The prices are moderate for their organic items, less expensive than whole foods that is for sure. I do love that you can purchase organic wine for $ 6, not too shabby. I consider it a field trip when I come here.
One of my most favorite things I buy from here is their nut butters. It’s a little bit of an obsession but they have so many different kinds. Chia seeds with flax, cookie butter, pumpkin butter, almond, sunflower seed, etc. They go well with any of their organic preserves.

Trader Joes is great!
I LOVE all the seasonal products that Coke out in fall… pumpkin everything!
The prices are really good too. Meat and coconut oil is a steal. Mi also love the wide variety of frozen foods. All the Indian frozen food is delicious! Packed full on flavor and not too bad calorie or price wise.
So whether you need a full grocery stop, a few snacks, or just want to pick up an easy dinner, Trader Joes is the place to go!

I think it’s very well documented how horrendous the parking situation is here. I have gotten lucky at times, but others times not so much.
The store itself is ok.
Pretty crowded.
It’s so crowded I opt for the kiddie shopping carts as it’s easier to maneuver through the isles.
The prices are decent; That’s the draw here for most people, I would think.
Thing is, too much of a production to visit.

First off– the parking can be a nightmare. Be prepared. But they do have valet if you don’t feel like stalking people for a parking spot!
It’s a lot smaller than I originally hoped for but hey, I’ll take what I can get. You really can’t beat the prices. I love to shop local farmers markets for my weekly produce but when I can’t get around to that, TJs is my choice for organic fruits and veggies.
Just a few things that I love: frozen mac and cheese (it’s seriously amazing– like homemade), blueberry goat cheese, Unexpected cheddar (I can never remember the same– I always want to call it «forbidden cheddar» «illegal cheddar» or something HA!), Soyaki marinade, fresh flowers (so cheap!!).
This may be an unpopular opinion but their cookie butter is overrated. Stick to the Biscoff brand, I swear it’s a million times better. I’m also not a fan of the 2 buck chuck wine. I can get down with cheap wine but that’s just not appeasing the palate for me.
Tip: go early. They run out of stuff and if you go late on a Sunday, it looks like a hurricane is comin’.

Love me some Trader Joes! Let’s just get this out on the table… The parking situation is not good. It’s a small plaza with lots of shops and too few spaces. Even the layout of the parking flow stinks. That being said, I haven’t had any trouble finding a spot during the after work hours. Weekends might be a bit more troublesome, but all of the reviews of the parking should not deter you.
I LOVE Trader Joes’ selection and value. Produce (often organic) is less expensive than you would find in larger retailers. They also have many different produce items that are harder to find (or non-​existent) in larger grocery stores– broccoli slaw, shredded Brussels sprouts, purple spinach, etc. They have an amazing selection of cheeses, milks, and juices as well. They have many types of coffee with grinders in house so you can get the exact grind of choice. They have lots of inexpensive nuts (cheaper than grocery store bulk bins) and an amazing and diverse selection of trail mixes.
It’s easy to get sucked into TJ’s snacks and sweets– JoJos, black bean and quinoa chips, little cookies, and chocolates. Must control all urges! They also have an amazing selection of frozen foods, and a great selection of cooking oils, spices, soup starters, etc. They have great spreads that are exclusive to TJs (hello cookie butter) and their almond butter price cannot be beat!
Excellent selection of prepared salads, a nice assortment of soaps and shampoos, and who doesn’t love a bottle of Two Buck Chuck!

I love Trader Joe’s and I am so thrilled to have one close by now. While I cannot get everything on my grocery list here they do have great prices and selection for the things they do carry. I spend 25−50% less on my groceries here vs. Publix. Fact. I also love that I can make it around the whole store in less than 30 minutes without even rushing myself.
They have great meat, veggie, and fruit choices. They have tons of treats, too, but stay away if you’re here for your healthy groceries. Everyone loves TJ’s iconic Cookie Butter and JoJo Cookies but that doesn’t make them a healthy treat.
If you can’t find something, just ask! All the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the products. There is also a counter in the back right corner where they have daily samples of their products.
TJ’s will never be my quick go-​to store but it is my favorite for my long list of weekly groceries. I love the savings and the selection.

All grocery stores need to look at Trader Joe’s as an example.
Because this is so far from where I currently live, I hadn’t been able to visit this store since it opened, but I had heared really great things. Finally, the time came and I was able to visit the store and I’m so upset I didn’t go there sooner. TJ is like the holy grail of all grocery stores. They offer a HUGE variety of organic and all natural foods at insanely low prices. In addition to that, they have a lot of great vegan options to almost everything in the store. I believe that the majority of the items they do carry are their own «Trader Joe’s» brand which could explain why everything is so affordable, but nonetheless, it is great.
(To add, even though it’s not a big brand name it taste fantastic. I promise. Also, their isles aren’t filled with unnecessary items that you don’t want/​need, you go in, get what you want and leave.)
The feel and look of the place is also really cool, it feels like a really trendy surf shop. It literally teleports you to somewhere else. Maybe Hawaii? The most important part for me for anywhere I go is the customer service, and it did not disappoint. Every associate that was working was friendly, knowledgeable, and overall super sweet. I was able to ask questions, get answers, share jokes and just have a fantastic experience. It’s unfortunate that it is so far from me though. However, I hear that there is a closer one in Dr. Phillips so I will be checking that one out soon, too.
This is a great place to take someone who is perhaps new to veganism and wants to know what to buy, where to get it, etc. Or even that health-​conscious friend in your life that wants to eat healthy but also loves stretching their buck. If, and when you get the chance, please stop at Trader Joe’s and get as most of your groceries as you can, you won’t regret it.

I’ve had a love affair with Trader Joe’s for over 11 years now, what else can I say? Every since I discovered them in Indianapolis, IN, there has been no turning back. Virginia spoiled me with 2 locations near my residence. So when the TJ’s opened up here in Orlando I was a little excited about it. I avoided them for the first 4 – 5 weeks because I didn’t want to get lost in the grand opening crowds.
Now that things are fairly settled, I’m happy to have them on my list of regular grocery stops again.
For me, there isn’t really much difference between this location and all the other’s that I’ve shopped at — generally the same aisle plan, the selections are as similar as local can be and the prices are good. The employees have been friendly and helpful, thus far.
I suppose my only complaint would be about the parking lot — given the number and types of businesses that TJ’s has to share parking with, I’d say that the parking lot probably should be a little larger. For this reason, one should time their visit well in order to find a space to park.
Other than that, Trader Joe’s remains on my lists of favs.

I love the Trader Joe’s brand and when I walked in it was exactly what I expected to fine a very clean store with a limited number of aisles filled with a variety of organic and gluten free offerings among other things. This location would never be an option for me if I lived in the area since the parking as noted in many of the other reviews is horrible, it’s been rumored that the owner of this plaza has decided not to lease the remaining spaces until the parking is addressed. Considering the area and the limited space available I don’t see any viable solution in the near future except building a parking garage which would cripple the businesses now operating during the construction period.
Poor planning unfortunately hurts the ratings of all the businesses currently operating here and that’s too bad.