Trader Joe’s

I just checked out and returned an item too and was helped by three employees. I got in the car snd told my friend that going to Trader Joe’s is like a therapy session because the people who work there are so incredibly nice and reaffirming. Thank you!

Going here is fun. How many times can you say that about picking up groceries? Yeah, I consider myself a foodie, so it might not be your kinda fun, but finding mushroom brie, rainbow carrots and chicken soup dumplings, I like it.
Their frozen foods section is one of the best areas, with lots of foreign foods, fancy appetizers & a variety of gourmet pizzas (truffles, shallots) & frozen, sugary treats (frozen bon bons.) The prices for their gourmet cheeses are really reasonable, better than Kroger. If you go to their website, they feature new & seasonable products too, that you can then search out on your trip.
Staff are also helpful, going to check if something isn’t stocked. On my last trip, I must have been asked 5 times if I needed help with anything. Favorite products: inexpensive Fontina cheese; frozen chicken wontons I can then add to soup or broth; frozen brie en croute; a crazy delicious combo I’ve never seen anywhere else, a hybrid pretzel croissant.

I love trader joes… its organized and they always have fresh veggies and fruits. I like the «local farmers market» feel. They have a lot of good ready to eat meals. I always stock up on their Japanese edamame fried rice, orange chicken, chicken enchiladas. They have a good variety of frozen appetizers that are pretty good too.
Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Store is always clean!

The only reason it isn’t a 5 is because the store is small and you are at risk for cart rage when people stand in the aisles blocking what you want to see. Great quality selection. Lower prices than that big organic chain place. The staff is excellent, friendly and helpful! It’s a shame that there isn’t a store in NKY but it is worth the drive to get good quality food at a fair price.

I’ve been a Trader Joe’s fan since I discovered it in Menlo Park, California in 2001. Thrilled to find this location when I moved to Cincinnati in 2005. The wine selection and pricing is downright unbeatable, even our regular wine tasting steward concedes the house wines are great; try any of the California red reserve wines (we love the Lodi, Sonoma and Napa reds) in the $ 15-​$ 20 range, which drink like $ 40 bottles. Other favorites are Pontificus red ($ 8.99), the bright citrusy mineral sparkler Espiral Vino Verde ($ 7) and go-​to rose Grifone ($ 7) for its strawberry notes.
We also love the fresh pizza dough, incredible self rising croissants (both chocolate and almond), holiday candy and cookies for gifts: chocolate stars, chocolate drenched ginger cookies, chocolate enrobed English toffee.
Avoid Sunday afternoon, no parking. Arrive before noon or after 5 p.m.
Wine tastings, super helpful staff, that non-​corporate family vibe.

I love TJ’s and I was happy to see there is one in the Cincinnati area. This location had actually had a selection of seasonal beers and wines in stock. The international items were on in stock and we came across items we did not see before (like peppermint body wash).

This was my first time going to a Trader Joe’s (I know… where have I been?). My first reaction was that this place was so cute. Grocery stores usually aren’t cute inside, so I was like okay, I’m diggin this. They have everything from produce to pasta to alcohol and it’s organic. Several workers greeted me while I was there and offered help.
I didn’t really feel at home until I stumbled upon the wine section. So many choices for low prices. I ended up leaving with a $ 3.79 bottle of Merlot and a $ 4.99 bottle of red blend made from organic grapes (one of the best red blends I’ve ever had, called Green Fin red table wine). I also grabbed some flowers for $ 2.99.
I want to come back when I have more time to actually shop for food. This place makes grocery shopping kind of enjoyable, I just wish it was a little bit larger in size. They have cute grocery brown bags too — which is a plus. Check this place out!

I love this place! I mean, come on, it’s Trader Freaking Joes. No, but seriously, it has a great vibe, good selection, reasonable prices, and very friendly staff.
That being said, they have a lot of processed foods that are perhaps not that great for you, but I’d choose them over the options at most other grocery stores, and they are less expensive than what you’ll find at Whole Foods.
The produce is a bit lacking and a little pricey. A lot of the premade produce section items are also approaching Whole Foods pricing, but you do get the convenience.
There are quite a few items that I routinely buy here, which makes this place a solid part of my grocery rotation. I tend to stock up when I go.
Between the canned and frozen section, I will make the case that this place has you covered if you want reasonably healthy food you can «cook» (or mostly combine) at home for a quick, tasty meal. Pre-​cooked frozen rice and veggies, along with the falafel patties make a great lunch you can prepare in 5 min, and just needs a drizzle of oil and a dash of spice.
They also have some simple and inexpensive bean burritos that I lovingly refer to as emergency burritos. With a splash of Trader Joe’s verde salsa, and a few frozen mixed peppers, and a little of the southwest corn, this becomes a very filling meal that looks a lot fancier than you’d think.

I never dread going to the grocery store when it’s time to come here. Super friendly staff and it’s just the right size to avoid being overwhelming.

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? The only downside is the small parking lot. Otherwise they have a great selection of groceries and wine. So glad I don’t have to drive to Dayton any longer for my faves.

What can I say, I have had the blessing of living right down the road from this place for four years and do 99% of my grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s. I love that Trader Joe’s has everything I am looking for in a grocery store: good prices, simple selections, friendly staff, and a nice selection of beer and wine. It is nice to be able to go into a grocery store and do a whole week of grocery shopping in about 10 – 15 minutes and Trader Joe’s allows me to do that, but still provides a wide selection for what is smaller than a modern grocery store. Foot traffic in and out of the store can be crazy but if you can get there early on Sundays you will have the store to yourself practically and can buy all the ripe bananas before the hordes make their way to Kenwood.

This is our grocery store of choice. It has a great selection of items, most inexpensive place to shop for healthy/​organic options, has wonderful customer service. Some of the food items are hit or miss, but once you find out what you enjoy, you won’t have any issues. Try the mushroom flatbread pizza in the freezer aisle, yum! Oh and coffee and wine selections are great.

This is a great grocery option for the area! I expecially like the frozen food isle, you can find many ethnic options that taste great and that are at a fair price. I often grab microwaveable indian meals, delish. There produce and baked goods are always very fresh. They also have a great selection of wine and beer. Their house wines are actually pretty good and at an unbeatable price. You can also find some craft beers that other grocery stores don’t carry. I can’t quite cover all of me grocery shopping needs here but I do come here for some speciality items. Also there frozen fruit is something to note, super cheap and great quality for smoothies or snacking. The staff is very energetic and helpful. A+ service

I love Trader Joe’s! I’m a foodie, so obviously when I go grocery shopping it is kind of an «ordeal» that takes at least an hour or two. I want to try every sample available, I have to put anything that says «New!» on it in my cart, and I manage my budget by comparing prices by ounce for each product.
The best part about Trader Joe’s is that I don’t have to bother with any of that… The grocery store is so small that they only have 1 – 4 types of each product so I don’t have to waste time shopping around! I can get in an out of Trader Joe’s in 30 minutes which is a huge feat for me.
The Trader Joe’s brand products are amazing. I really like their light English muffins, their coffee (even the cheap Trader Joe’s brand coffee is awesome!), and their frozen items. If you haven’t tried their spinach artichoke dip, you are missing out! Serve that at a party and people will think you’re a freaking culinary genius. Also, their boxed soups (particularly their tomato soup) are soooo much better than the usual Campbell’s canned soups you get at other grocery stores. Their produce is always fresh and beautiful. I always find the fruits and veggies I am looking for.
The best part about Trader Joe’s (it’s size) is also kind of it’s negative. Because they’re so small, you have limited options for comparing prices, and they don’t carry a lot of the normal brands you would look for in an organic grocery store (mostly just their own brands). But the Trader Joe’s brand items are very good, and I like coming here for a change every now and then to mix up my food selection.

This is a fantastic store. So much energy. The staff is so friendly. I love the witty humor and creative displays. They always give me good ideas for dinner.

…with the employees dressed in Hawaiian shirts and such out-​going personalities it’s a real great place to be. While buying high quality products from around the World. But when I lost my car keys they all turned into Angels. Everyone working on the floor specifically Stuart went out of his way to help me. The others they too put down what they were doing down, even if it was just a few minutes to help me. Managers they made announcements… and had been so VERY supportive. Excellent teamwork and customer service!!!

I love this store! If it was more convenient to where I live I would shop here more often. Though the store is fairly small, I love the assortment. The flowers and herbs as I enter are always so tempting– especially the orchids. They are always so well priced. They have some ready-​to-​cook items that I love. There are some chicken tenders in a curry paste that are relish and fast to cook. Another fav is a frozen mushroom linguine. Yummy on a cold day. AND their dark chocolate covered almonds — you have to buy these! Recently I’ve been hooked on their kona coffee truffles. They’re individually wrapped, so it’s easy to throw one in a lunch bag for dessert! The workers there are always helpful and friendly. And the prices are reasonable!

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s?! I mean honestly! It’s so hip, employees are great & the food & drink selections are unique and high quality!
My last visit there was just as great as I remembered. When my friend, who had never been to Trader Joe’s before (blasphemy I know!) and I asked an employee a question about cheeses, she gave us such detailed information and was very friendly. Our cashier was sweet and ended our visit well!
Great experience! Great food!
Oh and I can’t forget the four bottles of three buck chuck I bought (Charles Shaw wine $ 3.79)

Just moved to Cinci and was ecstatic to shop at a trader joes that everyone speaks so highly of. Unfortunately I found it a bit overrated. I was shocked to see how processed the foods they sell were.
Smaller than I hoped for but prices were better than whole foods for the clean food items that I found. Will probably go back but not on a consistent basis. I fear I may have built it up too much in my head.

Love this place! It’s more than just a place to get 2 Buck Chuck. Great selection and prices. They always have something I’d never even thought of that I have to pick up. The staff is knowledgeable and super friendly! For such a small store they have a wonderful fresh produce section filled with hard to find items at great prices.
Try the Trader Joe’s brand products. I’m ALWAYS glad when I do. I won’t use anything but the Tea Tree Body Scrub, leaves your skin feeling tingly. Their beers are fantastic!