Trader Joe’s

Store is put together very well. Staff is very polite and helpful. I don’t know man, it’s Trader Joes. .. .. .. Not my thing; but people love it. They have a good selection of things! This store is really nice.

Why on earth does Trader Joes attract so may pushy obnoxious aggressvive customers?
I have been trying to analyze this up and down and sideways.
The answer is blowin’ in the wind, Babalooey.
My team of scientists concluded that; the closer you push Trader Joes to an entitled upscale well-​to-​do rich neighborhood – the worse the «bitch factor» & parking lot nightmare.
Well this Trader Joes is located in a middle income sorta area (wait – no — there is no more «middle» income on Long Island– that ended in the 1970s. It’s upper-​middle or upper-​upper or mega millions).
. Anyway; this is a basic Trader Joes even though the layout in this one seems awkward. Or is it just me?
I wish they would open one in Huntington!

I drove 12 miles for a trader joes! I really wish there were more on the island. I just wanted some amazing snacks for a trip. I come here for a few things and end up filling my basket to the rim and then carrying the rest of my items in my arm. Things are inexpensive compared to other stores such as whole foods. Of course, options are limited but if you need essentials, this is the place to be! The drive is far which can deter me from going out of my way but it may just be worth it…

I don’t understand the craze about this place– it’s packed, small, slightly disorganized, and the variety is limited. The gluten-​free selection is minimal, and I especially don’t like that fruit is sold by the piece– it’s gives me no sense of the comparison value. I’ll come for my free sample of coffee, but that’s about it.

This location is terrible. It gets way overcrowded and not only do you have to dodge trashy north Shore people, you have to dodge the employees as well. They will run you over with their stocking carts, and I’ve been physically moved out of the way by one. As in he flipping put his hands on me to move me. Dont touch customers.

This place is great. I love locally and it’s a quick trip down the road. Only complaint I have is that it’s small. I heard a rumor that that are moving east down Jericho to a bigger spot. That would be even better. The staff is very friendly and stuff is always in stock.

I’ve been shopping here since it opened. Love it for the most part, but there are some weak areas. Produce is poor overall and don’t care for cheeses. I prefer North Shore Farms in Commack for that… Great produce! A few of my favorite and ‘can’t live without’ items at Trader Joe’s are Mediterranean Hummus, garlic aioli, all fruit preserves, champagne vinegar, nuts and trail mixes, tzatsiki, cilantro and chive dip, nugget pretzels, frozen rices, frozen Nan and dumplings, frozen chocolate ganache and cheesecake, frozen polenta and spinach, fire roasted red peppers, Red Pepper Spread!, Cuban Black Beans, canned diced and fire roasted tomatoes, etc.

There’s probably at least a dozen grocery stores that are closer to where I live. But my wife and I usually like going to Trader Joe’s when we have a hankering for more organic choices. My kids like going there too because the staff there always give them stickers when we check out!

Love this store, fabulous selection and nice employees. Great pricing on most items too.

Always fresh produce always amazing stuff to try out great prices can never go wrong at this wonderful store!

I purchased a pre-​made salad from here today and I was so disgusted! I found a dead fly of some sort while eating my salad. I feel so sick to my stomach. Safe to say I won’t be purchasing any pre-​made salads from there ever again!

Visit Date: March 29, 2015
I love all Trader Joe’s but I wish there were more on Long Island. Luckily there’s one very close to my job in Hewlett but this Trader Joe’s is the closest to Babylon.
When I came here to do my grocery shopping it was very crowded. I think Sunday is grocery shopping day for half of Long Island. Despite the crowds my experience was pleasant. The staff was helpful and the selection was great!
I got to make my dinner this week interesting with different flavor raviolis for hubby and I. The selection of cheese here was amazing, I wanted to buy all of the cheese! Despite the people coming here to shop in droves I didn’t have to wait on the line to long before I got to pay for my groceries and get away from the madness.
Trader Joe’s is also so cheap! I got a ton of groceries for $ 75, which doesn’t happen at any other grocery store on Long Island besides Aldi.

One extremely annoying thing… I would say about 75% of the male clerks expects you to bag everything for them. Not all… I had good experience with some of them for example the asian clerk…
It just gets very awkward for a lazy and tired guy like me. A very few would help a little and now most would not lift a finger… It becomes a game of chicken. Last time, the guy just pushes my pile aside as if I am getting in the way of the line… I hate to give all the works to the female clerks but that is what I am going to do to avoid dealing with dicks. I also do not care so much with the pre-​can conversations about how good the product I bought. Bag my stuff if you want to brighten my day. Is it too much to ask for a normal checkout line?

Oh how I love Trader Joe’s! The parking at this location can be insane most of the time so I like going late at night when it is definitely much more calm. Lots of interesting goodies to always buy but I tend to stick to my staples, Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread, whole wheat english muffins, organic fruits and veggies, frozen artichokes, frozen petite peas, frozen mixed berries, crumpets, and definitely Trader Joe’s brand seasonings (pretty cheap!). The cashiers are friendly and overall my experience has always been positive.

One of the main reasons why I enjoy coming to this particular location is that the staff is very friendly and helpful. If I am ever looking for something they do double check and see if it’s in the back. Once I asked the guy who was stocking the beer selection about what’s best and he had a great knowledge of the product and was happy to help and gave a great recommendation.
At most other grocery stores the workers have a look and attitude of hating their lives and do not even pretend to «check the back» for what you are looking for.
When I do go to Trader Joes it is mostly for a particular product and I do have to say not once but twice this month I have gone into the store looking for a particular item (each time a different item) and they didn’t have it in stock. It is frustration because its not just a jump, skip, and hop away.
Great store when things are in stock.

Convenient hours. Great and helpful staff, nice environment. Great for everyone. Parking lot is good as well. Next door is a sushi plaxe, Tj max. There is also gas stations. Dollar stores.

I just love it here! Great store. Nice selection. The checkout lines move much more quickly than expected. The staff is helpful & friendly. I was in need of a few items ive had from there before. On my last visit I grabbed some things that I haven’t tried before. I was so happy with everything. The best part was when I was looking for my usual items to buy from there, the tag saying LF for low fat stood right out rather than having to hunt thru items at other supermarkets.

My mother and I shop here frequently, and we’re always happy with the quality and selection of their products. The staff is always friendly and helpful, but my story from today really blows it out of the water.
While we were shopping, someone hit my car in the lot and left the scene. While we waited for the police, several of the employees checked on us. Bryan brought us little samples of coffee to help us stay warm, and Anthony ran and spoke with the manager. He came out with a bouquet of roses, and gave me a hug. Afterwards, the manager Tom came out to make sure we were okay. The kindness and empathy they exhibited was above and beyond, and was absolutely out of the goodness of their hearts.
So in short, if not only for their great products, you should go to Trader Joe’s for their kind and openhearted staff. They made an otherwise bad situation much less awful.

Love you. That was all that I was going to write… but…I do. I love you. Even with your crowded shelves and discontinuation of crack butter (you know the one… with the flaxseeds). Now, my first baby food came from the flagship TJ’s in LA, so, I know basically every single item that has ever been in the shop, and it is ALL GOOD! Can’t go wrong. Now, their prices are a bit insane… but you are generally getting MUCH better quality than if you went to Meat Farms or something. That being said, you can get a more varied selection of fruit and veg at other stores; you go here for their prepackaged goods.
AND their Winter Ale! It’s DELICIOUS! So good in fact, that I bought 3 bottles so that I could keep them until at least next season and see how the flavour mellows. They also have Celia Saison which is a delicious Belgian Ale style gluten free beer. DO IT! Oh, and the staff are always super friendly: D

It’s Trader J’s! What’s not to love? I am somewhat bewildered that no matter what time I go, 9am on a Monday or 6pm on a Sunday, it’s always super crowded. But, that’s okay with me. The lines always move relatively quickly and they always have samples out in the back. Today was Vermont cheddar and Brie cheese on wheat crackers with apple cider. Yum!
Always on my shopping list:
Avocados ($ 3.49÷4)
Penne Arrabiata in the frozen foods section ($ 2.99)
Spicy Hummus ($ 2.99)
Reduced Guilt Pita Chips ($ 1.99)
Baked Lentil Chips ($ 2.29)
Frozen Mangoes ($ 2.69)
Light String Cheese ($ 3.99)
Applegate Smoked Turkey ($ 3.99)
Also a fav, great selection of pita breads — try the chile lime habanero. And fabulous selection of seasonal pumpkin beers, which you can buy singles of. I picked up some pumpkin butter today, and have a box of pumpkin bread ready to be baked. TJ’s is a great place to get wholesome, organic food for a good price. I can’t do ALL my shopping here, but most of it.
If you bring your own bag, you get entered to win a free $ 25 gift card. Which I haven’t won yet. Hmph.