Trader Joe’s

I have never experienced such great customer service as I have last night from TJ’s employee Nick. I did not catch his last name, but he was blonde, average height, and very friendly– He worked the night shift at the register Wed, Feb 3^rd. Not only did he express great interest in every customer that he encountered, but his friendly demeanor and hard work ethic gave great representation to the entire entity that Trader Joe’s is. This man deserves employee of the month and even a raise, if you ask my opinion. Thank you Nick for all your kindness and hard work.

This is the worst parking lot I have seen for a Traders. I can never find parking. I will circl around at least five times before i find something. The worst is that it throws you back into traffic after each time. I only come here if its really needed.

Free samples, free coffee, nice attendants, great quality items… what’s there not to love about this place!
Only negative is that heavy traffic days like Sunday evenings get crowded because everybody’s buying their groceries. This MB location has a tiny parking lot compared to other trader Joe’s I’ve been to so keep that in mind!
Try to go on an off-​time, like Saturday morning so you’re not lost in the crowd.
I always pick up their quirky newsletter for a good read, and love their seasonal items (usually limited edition so try them out!)
Once I had to split my cart into 3 separate transactions because I was purchasing for different people, and the register lady was very accommodating. Great service.
Every trader Joe’s I’ve been to has been wonderful and I will continue being a repeat customer.

I’m very unhappy with this Trader Joes. I accidentally went in through the wrong way, and it was such a traffic jam in the parking lot that I had to take the next available spot. I didn’t notice that a woman have been waiting for the spot, until she started screaming. After 15 minutes of shopping, my whole car was keyed. I opened up a case with the police, but unfortunately they said Trader Joe’s doesn’t believe in surveillance cameras. What kind of place doesn’t care about protecting their customers? Seems like they don’t really give a s*** about their customers. I heard that there is much pocket theft and pocketbook theft that goes on their that is mostly unreported because there are no security cameras. Come on Trader Joe’s, you claim to be all about keeping your customers healthy and happy, why are you not protecting them?

This is my local TJ’s and it’s pretty great. I hit it up first for all of my basic staples from fresh fruit and veggies to breads, meats and frozen items. I love how all TJ stores have their own brands and how the store is not large and overwhelming. This TJ’s is no exception.
PROS:
— Small organized store for maximum efficiency
— Flowers/​potted plants located outside right in front of store
— Friendly and helpful customer service: They always take returns with no hassle
— Carries all of the yummy TJ staples I love — cookie butter, mini ice-​cream cones, blueberry goat cheese, variety of frozen pizzas
— Bagged and ready to go organic produce for a much cheaper price than Whole Foods
— Vareity of unique ready-​to-​go foods in the refrigerated and frozen sections
— Great samples every day
CONS:
— Small parking lot
— Less organic selection than Whole Foods
— Runs out of certain items on Sunday and Wednesday evenings
Overall I love this TJ’s as it is usually well-​stocked, clean, friendly and in a great location.

I’ve never had too much of a problem parking here, but maybe I don’t go during the peak hours. Either way, it’s a great store with a great crew.

I’ve been shopping at Trader Joe’s for years and I love it! It’s small so things are easy to find, they always have plenty of staff available to assist you and everyone is always VERY friendly. Why I love this place:
–pre-​made salads: perfect for lunch/​dinner. You can buy one serving and add a bag of pre-​cut greens to make it family size for dinner; so made varieties to choose from
–frozen meals– another quick meal option– I like the frozen grain blends, rice blends and use them to compliment the main dish; also good for adding to salads. A lot of them are pre-​cooked and just require minimal heating.
–meatless options– love the soyrizo, meatless breakfast sausage, meatless orange chicken and chicken fingers, and meatless meatballs
–nuts and seeds– individually packaged bags are perfect for mid-​day snacks, good for lunch bags, snacks on the go and I also keep them in my glove box for when I’m on the road for a long drive
–sample stands– when ever they are sampling something, I always end up buying it. My fave has been the pre-​made lentils with bruschetta and feta dip with pita chips. I’ve taken this to several potlucks and it is always a hit!
They stand behind all of their products too. If you don’t like it, just bring it back with your receipt for a refund.
Parking at this particular location is quite a challenge. First of all, if you’re heading eastbound on MBB, left turns are prohibited into their lot. Go to the light and make a U-turn…trust me in this one because the cops will get ya (there’s a sign and you’re also crossing a double double yellow with hatch markings). When exiting onto MBB, you can only turn right (westbound). The lot entrance always backs up so you’re better off parking in the street and feeding the meter (it makes for easier in and out).

I love TJ!!! This one is kinda small and there’s not a big parking lot so I had to park in the street.
To be honest… I only came to this one because of the LobstaTruck outside!
But I always love a good trip to TJ, they do the thinking for you!!!

Walking in to this store was great energy everyone was very helpful. Everyone was very nice. My cashier named Sean ! Made me feel very welcomed. definitely will be coming back !

I LIKE TRADER JOE’S. It’s fun to explore and see new tempting goodies. I also love shopping here for fresh orchids, which are priced better than Costco. My family from Hawaii always gets their Trader Joe’s fix when I do my holiday mailing to the islands.
I became a fan of this specific store location because about a month ago, my car key became detached from my key ring. After retracing my steps in the store, on the street and in the parking lot, I checked with customer service to see if anyone had turned it in. The manager (think his name was Dan) took my name and told me he’d call if it was located. While I was waiting outside for my husband to bring another key, I got a call that it was found. Apparently, one of the employees found it in the cart and turned it in! Thanks for saving me a trip to the dealer!

We are so in love with this Trader Joe’s! Why you might ask? Well for starters, they have Mission St Hefeweizen beer that my husband fell in love with a few years ago, but we were told at the Whittier location they stopped carrying it. We went to the others (Brea, Pasadena’s — all of them, Redlands, etc) well we were absolutely sure it was vanished from all chains. Then we came here on a whim, just happen to be in the area and why not right? He came back to me w/​a few buddies, I mean bottles and there you go! I also noticed they seemed to have a little extra than the other Trader Joe’s.
Customer Service was also excellent. People that go here… just here to get their groceries and be on their way, most polite — not at all like the other Trader Joe’s where they tend to have their noses up in the air, nope did not feel that vibe here at all.
While it might seem like a smaller Trader Joe’s location and the parking is definitely smaller & challenging at times, it’s worth it!
It’s a good thing! Coming here, it’s a good thing.

This Trader Joes has a small and difficult to navigate parking lot but the folks working here are nice and eager to help.
I am trying to be a better Vegan. One that doesnt live on french fries so I came here looking for some TJ vegan products. Herb was the first employee I asked for some product recommendations and he was so helpful. After making some suggestions, he offered to print me a list of all the vegan products that TJ carries. He went to the side office and along with Ray the «Captain» of the store, they produced this vegan product list broken down into categories: drinks, snacks, refrigerated foods, etc. This made my shopping much easier because now I can quickly glance at the paper and know what they carry versus scanning through all their products and reading all the ingredients on the packaging. Thanks guys!
Next, I was looking for the Vegan Super Burrito. I asked a female employee who quickly said «Oh we dont have any» and that was it. I started walking away and overheard her co-​worker Joshua asking her what I was looking for. She informed him and Joshua quickly told me that he would go to the back and check for me. Woah, I wasnt expecting that at all! Unfortunately, they didnt have any in the back but Joshua even offered to call the other stores for me. When I politely declined and went to pay, he came back again and told me when the vendors for the Vegan Super Burrito will restock their store. Just really thoughtful and nice customer service. Thank you Joshua!
I love Trader Joes and their friendly staff!

Since I live in way far north Redondo, this is my go-​to Trader Joes.
Parking can be difficult. Since I’m a stay at home mom, I try to come on weekdays around 10am. I can always find a spot! If I need to come in the late afternoon after school or evening, it can be stressful. People waiting on Manhattan Beach Blvd waiting to turn in… it can be a nightmare. If you can’t find a spot in the lot, forget it. Street parking is full too.
Once I’m inside I love this store! Nice & compact, but they have everything I’m looking for! Everything is pretty easy to find too. Helpful, nice employees. I’m a regular!

5 stars for the staff — of all the Trader Joe’s locations I’ve been to, the staff here are by far the most polite and helpful.
1 star for the parking situation. I realize there’s not a lot that can be done with a small lot like they have here, and much of the blame for the constant congestion is the legions of oblivious people who have absolutely no awareness of their surroundings, but damn it all if this isn’t the worst parking lot on earth.
So, let’s just call it 3 stars overall.

This trader joes doesn’t get five stars because the parking really sucks. There aren’t enough spaces, but what is worse than that is that you can’t maneuver around other cars to get out. You can park on the street usually, but all the spots around the building are metered so you sometimes have to pay.
Other than that, this trader joes is as good as the others. The employees are all nice and helpful and they keep it pretty well stocked.

One of the tinier locations with just as tiny a parking lot. But in a way, when it’s this tiny, you find your favorite items quicker. The aisles are wide, however, so you’re not bumping shopping carts. #manhattan-​beach

Standard Trader Joe’s in terms of products, however this is a very small, cramped, and crowded TJs.
Staff here is VERY friendly and knowledgeable, which is the only saving grace of this location. They know where everything is, have advice for any tips you need, and are just generally nice people.
Good luck finding parking, as it is truly a battle ground to find a place to park your car.

Yaaaay! I love that I can drop into Trader Joes, pick up a bottle of wine, flowers, cheeses from around the world, fruits and nuts and call it dinner!
Whenever I need a «quick» idea for any meal, TJ’s never lets me down, and the prices are fantastic. I admit most of my last minute hostess gifts are from TJ’s. I even started my orchid craze because of TJ’s…mu sunroom is full of them!
I’ve got 3 of them near me, so it’s easy for me to pop in. Fast shopping and fast checkout, even when it’s packed.
Can you imagine if TJ’s were a huge grocery store?

The parking lot here is horrible. And it’s hard to get into if you’re on the opposite side of traffice since it’s at a super busy intersection.
Still, I would go here if I were in the area. Although, it’s pretty close to the one on Rosecrans… so I would probably go there instead.

Leave it to Trader Joe’s for always picking the «ideal» spots for parking. Of all the locations that I’ve visited, this one by far increases the most traffic and most dangerous. People turning right from Aviation headed westbound onto Manhattan Beach Blvd., will find themselves slamming the breaks because there is always a slew of cars trying to get inside a tiny lot. The right lane is ALWAYS blocked. One can imagine how disastrous this could be especially during rush hour.
In addition to the parking lot being small, there are metered parking on the side of the store. Not all the meters take credit cards… so make sure to always have some change handy.
Other than above two points… LOVE Trader Joe’s.