Trader Joe’s

I love this store. First off, the people who work there are knowledgeable, helpful and upbeat. I cook from scratch, and they pretty much have everything I need. Because they stock their own brand, there’s not a lot of repetition, which saves a lot of time. Their products are as additive-​free as possible. (As in, don’t expext to find no-​salt ham.) Cheese selection is epic. Fresh bakery items fantastic. Nuts and baking supplies, very good. Fresh flowers and seasonal items a bonus. I discovered this chain from their brochure, Fearless Flyer. NB. Be careful in this parking lot. Lotta people driving goofy.

This Trader Joe’s, like all others, is a wonderful little establishment in beautiful Wayne, PA. It’s location is perfect, and its size is optimal — not too big, but not too small. Prices are extremely reasonable, and the quality of products matches (and even surpasses) high end supermarkets like Whole Foods and Wegmans, both of which are also located nearby.
I think what I like most about it is the wide selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, and the plethora of delicious frozen foods! Most frozen meals serve at least 2 – 3, and are very reasonably priced ($ 1.99-$ 3.99). Their cheese selection is also very wide and varied.
If there’s one department that’s lacking, it would be the meat department. It’s stashed in the back corner and is rarely full of options. But to be perfectly honest, it’s not a deal breaker as I don’t tend to buy my meats from the supermarket anyways.
All in all, a wonderful little establishment in Wayne — very glad to see Trader Joe’s expanding their stores on the East Coast!

Wow… only 44 reviews as of this writing. I thought I’d be number 201 at least.
This is really a great neighborhood grocery store. I’m so glad it is nearby.
It’s not overwhelming like Wegmans… although you probably can’t get everything you need to live on for the week, it’s a great place to stock up on what they have.
I love their lemon kitchen hand soap. The peanut butter filled pretzels, the chocolate biscotti and their frozen selection for dinner add ons. They have a whole selection of cookies and candies. Do you like lemon? Try the lemon crisps.
And their selection of cheese is large and at pretty good prices.
Sometimes it gets really crowded, and every cash register has a waiting line, but it generally moves quickly.
The people here are very down to earth and friendly.

Stopped by to stock up my freezer. TJ s stuff sure makes life easy and healthy too. Love that their sun block is super cheap because it’s the only one our family can use with sensitive skin issues.
We love their selection and friendliness of staff too. Even when it’s busy it’s pretty pleasant to shop here. We almost always hit up the sample people and then buy whatever it is they have.
Love this store!

Great to have a Trader Joe’s nearby. I must say, I miss the Trader Joe’s wine. (I just moved here from another state). Apparently Pennsylvania is still in a state of prohibition, since Wine, beer and spirits are controlled by the state.
I have to remove one star because this Trader Joe’s does not serve it’s delicious red wine (that is served in other states), not even the two-​buck chuck. :/

Very reasonably priced organic foods, which I give a double thumbs up to. Staff is very friendly and helpful – but I’m pretty sure that is a prerequisite to working in any Trader Joes. They always have samples of something out and ((*TIP*)) most people don’t know this but you can actually ask them to sample anything and they will open it up and let you try the product. Also, my dog is obsessed with their jerky-​like treats with the black lab on the bag.
Sometimes the store gets really crammed because the aisles are small which can be frustrating. The parking lot can also be a bit of a pain if you’re there during lunch hours.

The staff was all friendly and helpful, The store is clean and everything is stocked. The store is always packed, so is the parking space outside!

This is the best Trader Joe’s I’ve been to yet! The aisles were wider than other locations, the staff was super helpful, and the parking lot wasn’t a complete mess in my opinion. The store itself also seemed bigger than other locations I’ve visited, which is nice.
There were a few times when things would get jammed up in the aisles, but it seemed to clear up quickly.
This isn’t the closest location to me, unfortunately, but if I’m ever back in the area I will be sure to visit again!

I love TJ’s and this location is no exception.
The parking lot is always packed if you come Monday — Friday over lunch though.
Excellent products especially frozen foods.

Reasonably good quality and prices. There are certain items that I go there to buy, but it lacks the width of selection found in relatively nearby stores.

This was my favorite trader joes yet! The staff was all friendly and helpful, they even told my son about the hidden hedgehog and he thought that was super fun to search for with dad while I shopped. So many awesome things here– but I discovered a new favorite this time– Parmesan Ranch!!! So good! Used it in a baked chicken recipe and I will never love another ranch the same! And per usual we had to pick up some Cookie butter — can’t go wrong with that! The store was super clean and everything was stocked.

Why is Trader Joe’s always on the sketchy side of town? It’s the same thing in Northern Virginia as well. Either way I still love it. Everyone is always so friendly and let’s be honest I can’t live without my cookie butter!

The parking lot is a nightmare. This Trader Joe’s is in a shopping center in an awkward location right off 202.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. The store is a decent size and has a great produce department. They also have an awesome variety of gluten-​free breads.

Decent place, but I don’t like places I cant do ALL my shopping in. produce is good. They have a nice selection of cheese. If you’re looking for good dips and snacks, this is a place to go. Due to dumb PA laws, they can’t sell alcohol. Too bad because I love their charles shaw (formerly two buck chuck) wine.

This is okay but I do really miss the stuff they carry in their California stores. If not for Pennsylvania’s retarded alcohol laws, we would have a great selection of beer and wine at great prices, and lots more stuff in the refrigerated section, like Pollo Asada, and Tri-​Tip Asada: marinated meats for grilling.

What I love:
Right off the highway, easy on, easy off.
Lots of vegan selections
Friendly staff
Great hours
What drives me nuts:
Just as you start to love something, they change it
It’s nowhere near where I live and this is the closest one to me
Please build a Trader Joe’s near Harrisburg/​Lancaster PA soon.

This store is located at the Gateway shopping center next to TJ Maxx. It’s always wonderful if you can hit both destinations in one trip. =)
What I like in this store:
1. Delicious sliced pineapple and mango
2. Several Korean products: fresh noodle, kimchi, marinated korean bbq meat
3. Their own cereal brand
4. Cheese selection
5. Wild Blueberry pie
6. Mochi!
7. Tons of dried nuts and fruits
8. Friendly staff!
Definitely a good place to shop for food!

Another great Trader Joe’s, in a very convenient location to boot. I stopped by here a few times to pick up some quick lunches (sushi, wraps, etc) and everything was as good as I expected. Lines moved pretty quickly, and there was tons of parking too. One downside is the lighting, is it just me or is it ridiculously bright here? My peepers were killing me when I left the place.

This is absolutely a five star store and company. I haven’t been to any other trader joe’s so I’m not sure how the size and selection compares, but it’s so perfect to me as is!
The staff is super friendly, there’s always a bunch around ready to help but they’re never ever pushy. The store always seems really stocked up to me, and everything seems laid out pretty well. It is a small store, so I try to go during the day when it’s not as busy as the aisles can get a little crowded. My faves are the decently priced produce, the delicious dips (they have a new low-​cal spinach and kale dip that’ll have you forgetting what spinach and artichoke dip even is), but stay away from the sushi. It’s cheap but not very good.
The location is TERRIBLE though. It’s in a huge, long shopping center with very shallow parking lot columns and the parking and driving around is horrendous. I want to take away two stars just for that, but that seems mean. Just try to avoid during the 5 – 7 rush, and also the 11 – 1 lunch rush.

Trader Joes has a lot of unusual stuff that’s cool, but it is not really a grocery store as we know it. It has a lot of gaps which make it necessary for you to shop at a more full-​line place. Strengths include unusual and cool frozen foods, packaged snacks and fruits and nuts, and cool sauces in jars.
Weaknesses include a lack of variety of fresh produce and meats. They don’t sell paper products either.
This store seems well managed, it is clean and spacious. The employees are friendly.