Trader Joe’s

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? A young professional’s staple and this one has a large parking lot right behind it. The first two hours of parking is free (no validation necessary) — you’re welcome :)

There are only two stores that I like to shop at. Trader Joe’s and Costco. The prices are fair here especially and some of their specialty items. The reason they do not get a 5 star review is some of their produce is not great, fresh and of the quality that I like. That is not across the board as some are good but I like to go to one place and not store to store to get the good stuff!

I frequent the Culver City Trader Joe’s a few times a week. Like any Trader Joe’s, the joint is usually jumping.
Pros:
–Free parking for the first two hours
–Convenient
–Helpful staff
Cons:
–Crowded– I definitely recommend avoiding Sunday’s at all costs.
–Merchandise disappears quickly
–Soliciters outside the store
Overall, I like this store and will keep returning to buy my groceries here. I recommend considering these factors when you are looking for a place to food shop!

So yeah, I’m not part of the TJ’s fan base. I just don’t get it. So I won’t go through all that again. If you love TJ’s, you’ll like this one.
The parking situation here is a little tough at times. There IS a garage with two hours free parking (and if you’re in a TJ’s for two hours we are just not going to have much in common, but I digress…). The problem is that others including those working at the nearby Culver Studio use the garage and trying to get out of it at peak times can be a fright. So pack a little extra patience along with your re-​usable grocery bags.

This is right around the corner from my office which is nice. Parking is a huge lot with 2 hours free validation. They are always fully stocked and are always friendly. However sometimes the lines get super long especially on Mondays so avoid the day if possible.

This location is one of the ones that is so convenient to me because it’s close to me. I am a frequent customer of Trader Joe’s, and love the store in general. However, I have to give this location less than perfect stars because I’ve noticed a few things that were problematic issues (at least for me).
The big thing is this: there are absolutely NO CARTS on Mondays! For whatever reason this Culver City location just doesn’t have things organized in the beginning of the workweek. I’d actually go as far as to say DO NOT GO THERE ON MONDAY.
I love Trader Joe’s but it was really disappointing to me that there were no carts for me to use. Not to mention, it’s really not good for business either. I’ll continue to come to this Trader Joe’s though, mostly because it’s close and convenient for me and I love what they offer. It’s less expensive than Whole Foods and there are just so many things I get all the time here. I really hope this location resolves these few issues because I would love to be able to come here on Mondays and not have to worry about service or if I will be able to snag a cart!

LOVE TJ!!!
I mean how can you come to any of their stores and not want to try everything they sell? This particular location is nicely situated in Downtown Culver City. They have a great parking structure with validation and the store it self is pretty well maintained. Definitely one of the favorite stores for me to go to.
The items on most aisle are rarely out of place and as most TJ’s they have samples everyday. They have so many options from organic and some non organic options. Seems like they get their items updated often which is also great. I have been coming here over a year and have yet to feel any different about this particular location. The staff here is friendly, will literally walk you to the item you are looking for rather than just tell you which aisle it is in.
I would recommend this place to anyone in the area for sure. They always have plenty of registers open as well although it does get real busy on the weekend. Either way I will sacrifice a longer line wait for nicer and much better store.

Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite places to shop for groceries. Why? They have organic produces for a reasonable price. I recently read an article saying that the reason why TJ’s offers such a good price for all of their products is because they want to get rid of everything in the store within a week (for new shipments). Hey, I’m all for it because I always splurge here despite everything being so darn cheap.
My favorite things to buy at Trader Joe’s include:
— Lemon arugula chicken salad
— Wine
— Herb pizza dough and sauce
— Greek yogurt
— Roasted red pepper hummus
— Herb goat cheese
— Raisin and rosemary crisp
— Cookie butter
The list can actually go on and on…
This Trader Joe’s is convenient for me because it’s on the way home from work. They keep everything in stock (like their pre-​made salads) and have a good amount of parking in their structure. It is free for the first two hours and you don’t need to get a validation!
All of the staff members here are incredibly friendly and are willing to help out all of their customers. They give out great recommendations and the lines at the cashier typically go quickly. This place does get packed but they have a good amount of space throughout the store that you won’t constantly be bumping into each other.

Love Love them here. Jorge is always helpful and helps me hide some platinum wines sometime when they come in. Yum.
Easy parking and better prices then Whole Foods.

Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? If you need Persian figs, awesome cheesecake, amazing macaroons, wasabi seaweed, or just anything super random — this is the place to go! Definitly try their whipped cream cheese with veggie chips. So good!

With all the delicious restaurants and eateries to explore in Los Angeles, of course, I choose to stock up on my usuals at Trader Joe’s. Yep, that’s how much I love it.
I’m loving it:
— Cookie butter (duh). There is a reason there was a shortage that wreaked havoc on TJ’s locations around the nation.
— Pre-​made salads. Greek salad with the red peppers, feta, and olives is always perfect.
— Sauces. The enchilada sauce is on point.
TJ’s seem to pretty much stick to a certain store size range, and this one is no different. It was definitely crowded and there was some squeezing past people and waiting in lines on a Friday evening. Trader Joe’s always feels like home, with the predictability of product selection.
As much as I love the cookie butter, I had my first sample of the cookie butter cream cheese… and it was meh. Yes, per usual, there are samples.
The prices are just da bomb, plain and simple.
So of course, will travel — but not without my handy dandy TJ’s.

Wow, this TJ is packed on a Monday night at 8 PM. I’m giving this location 3 stars, as they ran out of two things on our grocery list — broccolini and coconut milk. Though there is adequate free parking in the structure, it is just a pain to maneuver, though Culver City is «better» than other places in LA. Maybe I am just used to spacious parking in the suburbs of OC.

Just as good as all the other TJ’s. Great selection, very helpful service and easy parking combined with affordable prices. TJ’s is a weekly place I shop at and enjoy.

This Trader Joes, as many have mentioned, is my favorite location on this side of town.
Here’s why:
Authentic, warm team members. Always helpful and cheerful.
It’s always clean and well organized
Beautiful selection of fresh flowers and potted plants.
Fresh, organic fruits and a colorful selection of veggies and herbs.
Non– dairy options.
Supplements and great bottled water.
Amazing coffee and teas.
Raw nuts and unprocessed dried fruits.
I can always go overboard here and still manage to spend less than 100 dollars for a ton of goodies!!!
My go-​to picks include:
Grapefruit, toasted oatmeal, almond milk, dried mango, organic sweet potatoes, non-​dairy vanilla creamer, Ezekiel cinnamon raisin bread, raw honey, almond butter, matcha green tea latte mix, organic frozen fruit (for smoothies), frozen grilled cauliflower, apple cider vinegar, tea tree shampoo/​conditioner, New Zealand water, fresh flowers and more!!!

Being from Hawaii and all, I made several stops at Trader Joe’s while I was in LA to make sure I had enough snacks to last me until the next trip to the mainland. Unfortunately, I was unable to find my favorite dried juicy mandarins. I was devastated. Butttt, I was able to stock up on jams, peanut butter, almonds, cheese sticks, cookie butter, dark chocolate peanut butter cups and dried raspberries. The dark chocolate peanut butter cups are probably my favorite. I made the mistake of only buying a couple bags the last time I was on the mainland. They were gone in less than a month.
The check out guy helping us was particularly friendly. He noticed we were from Hawaii and asked where I went to high school (very appropriate question if you’re at all familiar with Hawaii culture) haha. Great customer service!
I’m so jealous of people who get to shop at trader joes whenever they want. I love that you can buy fresh flowers and plants (I even saw tuberose once! They’re one of my favorite flowers. The berries and other produce always look very appealing as well as all the frozen foods, but I hardly get the chance to buy and try those items.
This particular location looks brand-​spankin new. There is a parking lot in the back that is brightly lit and large. This is such an awesome addition to the Culver town :)

This by far has to be my favorite Trader Joes to come to. It’s such a simple place to get in, out and on your way to all the other errands you’ve got piled up for a busy weekend.
The store is attached to a parking structure with free 2 hr parking! The shelves are usually always stocked with their hot items, which at other locations I usually run in to issues of not finding things on my list. The flowers outside smell amazing and some day I’ll buy myself some just because.
The customer service is phenomenal — I love when they make you feel part of a community and has that small town store feel. The staff here has always gone out of their way to help me when I’m torn on a product to uy and always give great selections on new things to try.

My favorite of all T. J’s within a 10-​mile radius. This location stands out for 3 reasons: customer service, customer service, customer service! Always a smile and happy to help. One time I was looking for item and this cheerful guy on the way out having clocked out already, offered to go check in the back room.
Shelves are stocked well. It’s a super busy location and at times, I have come across empty shelves (gasp!) but new shipments are usually on the way in a day or two to restock. The rare times when I ended up with not so fresh flowers that didn’t bloom open, or trying something I’m not thrilled about, they have no problem at all refunding, no questions asked and even apologizing. That is truly appreciated that this store lives by their motto. I have to say that at other TJ locations (won’t name which locations), the return was not usually handled in the best way, to say the least.
So many things to try, so little time! I love discovering new products or wines to try. We also have the Joe’s staples that are always in our fridge and pantry.
Easy and free 2-​hr parking, just drive up the ramp instead of fighting for the 45-​min parking spots on the 1^st floor. There always seem to be solicitors at the store entrance. Just smile, politely decline and walk by.

Trader Joes is one of my favorite places for meal supplies. They have some great starters like pizza dough and a good selection of meats. While I wouldn’t trust their selection for baking supplies, they’ve got everything I need for a great dinner. One of my favorite dishes can be made cheaply with a sock of their hot Italian sausage, fresh broccolini, and brown rice.
They also have a wonderful frozen food section with some great ethnic food. I love the Indian dishes and the Asian shumai.
Plus, this is the best place for cookie butter of all sorts. I can’t live without cookie butter.
Only downside is the cramped space and often very crowded aisles.

Admit it, you all know Trader Joe’s is known for their crappy parking situation. Even though TJ’s is 100% worth going to, literally getting in and out with your vehicle can be a hellish experience. I’m here to say this location by far has the best parking garage and the largest selection product-​wise available.
Of course, like most TJ’s, they have quite a variety of all kinds of items. I always find my favorite frozen samosas, jasmine rice packs, olive oil popcorn and other stuff I shouldn’t be bothered buying. I also partake in the delicious samples, knowing well I won’t be buying 99% of what they offer since I would have to cook, therefore I WILL ruin it in my own kitchen.
This particular location is not close, but when I work in this area, I always make sure I stop on by before heading back. Rarely are things I want out of stock, but if so, I know I’ll find something else to temporarily replace it. And I don’t worry about my car while I’m shopping (big+).

Always a busy location! I find Wednesday and Thursday, early afternoon, the slowest. (Maybe I shouldn’t share that.)
There’s a parking garage where you can park for a couple of hours for free. The workers are super friendly and are highly trained at packing your products. You hear that Sprouts and Pavilions ?!! –TRAINED. They always have old school music playing that brings me happily back. The shelves are always full and organized and the prices are awesome for excellent products, such as organic chicken
I do wish they carried more organic fruits. Also, the isles are a bit narrow, but honestly, aren’t that at every Trader Joes?