Trader Joe’s

Parking can be a nightmare, but its a nice store with smiling happy employees!

I have been to Trade Joe’s more times in the past year than the entire time I’ve lived in GA… I can mainly blame it on my obsession for their Organic Pink Lemonade… But they have many more goodies there that I pick up, such as the bourbon vanilla extract…
They have a good selection of frozen vegetarian products and regular frozen vegetables as well. The Aloo Chaats are one of my favorites as well as the vegetarian corn dogs.
I like picking up random things to try, like snacks or dips… I read signs around their store saying if you don’t like something you purchased to bring it back for a refund, but I’ve never taken anything back. But atleast it’s an option.
Service is usually good… I’ve only ran across one cashier that was bitchy… but that was the location in Sandy Springs. The location in Marietta, everyone is generally nice and helpful.
Other than that the parking lot can get a little crazy if it’s crowded. They are located in a small shopping strip with a CVS, California Pizza kitchen, Willy’s and other shops. Lastly, the trader joes gummy bears are yummy, try to remember to bring a reusable shopping bag, and if you can walk out of Trader Joes without picking up something you didn’t go in there for… then you have some strong willpower…

Definitely a store to have in your rotation, but it doesn’t merit the fanatical devotion some give it.
For one, produce is very limited, as is the fresh meat. Doesn’t mean there are not deals to be had, just not very deep and broad. Second, items just come and go without notice. Case in point, a particular granola mix in individual serve packets. All of a sudden, poof.
But the stuff that is on point is tough to top. The frozen naan — perfect. Same with what I call the «envelope Indian» veggies for $ 1.99. Not restaurant quality, but pretty darn good, especially for soaking up some leftover chicken or seafood. Soups great, dressings too. Plus the greek yogurt is pretty yummy, especially the mango take.
That’s the thing, you have to hunt and peck and find those items that work for you. One consistent disappointment though — the various coffees. No real light roast and they all basically taste the same — like Dunkin Donuts.

What a wonderful Trader Joe’s! I just moved to Atlanta from Dallas, so obvi one of my first stops was to check out the TJ’s here. I love the Trader Joe’s chain and have been shopping here since college. I prefer the service, layout, quality of food, and prices to any other chain. Plus, there are always hot food samples and drink samples available.
The employees here are happy and this particular store had every single item on my 56 item list! I am very happy with this TJ’s and have made it my go-​to grocery store now! Yum and Yay!

I’d never been to Trader Joe’s before December of last year. (Don’t stone me, don’t judge me.) I’d always said «I’m going to go» but just never got around to it. So on the way to run some errands before a birthday party, I went. Glad I did! I was like a kid in a candy store. It was clean, well-​lit, and had everything I could think of. OH, and SAMPLES FOR THE TAKING! (sorry.that happens sometimes). I spent way less than I’d have ever spent in a specialty store or a Whole Foods Market. The only con was the teenage kid ringing up my items. He was clueless! Made awkward conversation. «Dried peaches, wine, cheeses, bread, what an awful concoction…» Someone doesn’t know how food works obviously… anyway, before he made his awkward comment and dropped my bottle of wine (luckily it didn’t break) the experience was pretty cool. Definitely want to try the one on W. Crossville out since it’s closer.

This has everything you would expect a Trader Joe’s to have. I came on a Friday night and it was peaceful for the most part. I get the idea behind mini cart fun for tots, but umm getting run into or trying to look over a cart to avoid a collision is not all that fun for me. Anyhow, the great beer and wine selection at reasonable prices curved my bumper cart woes. Its also a great stop off if you just don’t feel like going to a big grocery store to get some essentials.

We go to Trader Joe’s as often as possible because we really appreciate the quality of their products and believe that we are receiving a great value for what we purchase. Today, we had a dilemma. We had placed their Traditional Meatloaf into our freezer for storage and needed to defrost it quickly and correctly for later tonight. After looking on the package and having a discussion, we were clueless, so I suggested that I call the store for help. Peter was exceeding helpful, not only about how to best defrost it but also how to cook it so that the meatloaf will have that great crustiness. Peter reminded me, once again, how great this store and its employees are!

What sets this place apart from other places is the exceptional service! There was a worker just roaming the aisles asking people if they needed any help. When we told him that we were looking for a special holiday sweet that our aunt had bought here he told us that they didn’t have those anymore. But, instead of just leaving it at that he showed us several things in the store that might fit the bill. He even remembered a special cake that had just come in but not been put out yet in the back. He went back there and not only got us one but open another one and gave us a piece so that we would know whether or not we wanted to buy it. Get service like that that sets this Trader Joe’s apart not just other grocery stores but other stores in this same company. Like most Trader Joe’s they have a wide variety of organic and specialty products. But if you’re looking for a excellent shopping experience to go along with your grocery shopping this is your place!

Some of the best and most helpful cashiers I have ever had the pleasure of speaking with. Always well stocked. Always clean. Always great variety. I really enjoy this TJs… More than all others I have been in. While this is further from my house… I prefer to make the drive to this location. Customer service gets a ten in my book.

Great products and a great variety. Standard Trader Joe prices and very helpful people.

I like this Trader Joe’s and frequent it about two times a month. I always buy my spices here as they are much lower priced than elsewhere. I also love their ginger cats cookies (for people). I also enjoy their rice milk and carmel popcorn.
My only complaint is the people that work there. Some are friendly. Others… not so much. I walked in today and the employee by the door said nothing. At the checkout lane the cashier, Marla, never said hello or anything while she rang up my items.
I’ll probably go back or not.

I like this location, besides the parking lot of course. It’s smaller and has more of a «market» feel. I like how you smell the flowers right when you walk in. The isles are organized and not over-​bearing. However, I was very unimpressed by their produce since that’s what a lot of my friends rave about — there wasn’t very much to choose from and a lot of prepackaged.
Their frozen food and snacks are better than you’d expect.

I love this place. The people are great. The food and selection is excellent and I like to try something new without breaking the bank. The wine selection is great and with wines starting at $ 3 is awesome and they have my favorite ice cream sandwiches!

lemme me just say this. if you love whole foods BUT hate their prices, then trader joe’s is your answer!
let’s do the usual break down.
| PROS: |
* their prices are a lot cheaper than whole foods (mentioned above)
* they offer caged free products, grass-​fed meats, no transfat, non-​gmo items, etc~
* even with their cheap prices, they do offer weekly special sales
* they offer a whole variety of cheap wines (good ones too). try $ 2 buck chuck {note: price has gone up by .50 cents}
* even though they do not give up the names of their distributors, they offer us exclusive items/​food/​meats (only available at trader joes)
* friendly & helpful staff
* free samples (both drinks & food)
* every aisle is neatly arranged & organized; there’s no clustered feeling
* most products are environmentally friendly
* there is such a diverse selection of frozen meals ex.) Korean, Indian, Vietnamese, Swedish.etc.
* you can stumble upon unique finds here that you won’t find anywhere else
| CONS: |
* NOT everything is organic; some might be «natural». just be sure to read the labels
* they close pretty early :(~ 9pm
* most of the trader joes are located in Cali; very few in atlanta area
* they rotate their sales very often due to poor sells or price cost increases
* their fruits & veggies spoil super fast since they do not use any rinses or sprays
* steer clear of their sushi; read the ingredients. you’ll see
| ** this location only** |
— the parking here (Marietta location) is very limited since they share their parking w/​California Pizza Kitchen & CVS
— walk space behind the parking space isn’t too spacious, so always look for pedestrians & cars constantly coming in and out
— the staff here are nice, but not as super friendly as the ones at the Sandy Springs location

Made my first stop here a week ago. My sister swears by Trader Joe’s in the part of New York she lives in, so I decided to see what was up. Across the street is a Whole Foods store and it was my first time in there as well, so I figured, let’s compare the two. I’m new to the whole natural and organic phenomenon, so I didn’t really have a list of things to get nor did I know what would be must have items there, however I decided to browse the aisle and see.
It’s like Whole Foods, but on a smaller scale, and not as overwhelming. The employees are just as friendly. I liked the selection of fresh produce and other organic items such as the raw honey, organic hummus, etc. Picked up an organic spinach and cheese pizza, too. It was delicious. There wasn’t much of a selection of oils or organic beauty/​skin care items, so you’re better off going across the street to Whole Foods.
My only con is something another Unilocaler touched on: the parking lot. It’s really one of those parking lots that if you’re not careful, you or your car could get hit, as people drive like they’re the only ones entitled to driving in that parking lot.
I plan on coming back soon.
#Yelp100

I am going to get my only complaint out of the way, and it is directed at the parking lot, not the store itself. Seriously, just like The Avenue parking lot, be reallly careful in the lot, because people drive like psychos and seemed to have forgotten how to back up or watch for you here. I just got a fresh ding too, but I know it is not the store’s fault.
I am a big Trader Joe’s fan, and shop here for anything I can get, though of course, you may need to get some items at a different store. Some of their stuff is seasonal, so make sure to grab a (very helpful and hands-​on) employee to help you orient yourself if you are not sure where to go. The entire staff is awesome, and very friendly and helpful. Their return policy is wonderful too, as they will take back anything, even if you return it without a receipt or return it just because you do not like the flavor of a product, no questions asked. I was buying an overripe melon (I had no idea), and when the cashier saw it, she apologized and ran to get me a fresh one.
I find Trader Joe’s a must for things such as –
–fresh produce (organic options too, and much less expensive than Whole Foods)
–Cheese – so many varieties a great prices – they have a Syrah flavored cheese that is so good.
–wine– while I do not drink, so many people love the wine and prices
–cracker – excellent selection
–peach and pineapple salsa
–Vegan tasty jelly beans!
–100 calorie chocolate bars (dark and milk options)
–Fearless Flyer (the Trader Joe’s flyer you get in the mail) specials and samples

Awesome helpful employees. Great selections. Good Prices.
I shop here weekly and am always impressed by the character of the staff. Such helpful people!
They have a great selection of organic produce. I love their pre-​packaged meals which are ready to go for a quick lunch or dinner.
My favorite paleo staples can be found here:
Organic produce
Organic Grass fed meats & nitrate free hot-​dogs
Almond & coconut milk
Raw cashews
dried mango
organic pickles
No-​sugar added cacao chocolate
Sunflower butter
I used to eat every hummus variety that they offered, since going paleo I’m not allowed hummus, but I can attest that its fabulous.
Also, they have great deals on supplements (vit. C in particular) and health & beauty items. Not to mention the cheap wine selection!
I just love trader joes & the items they offer. I have found their brand to be very good quality. As you can tell, I’m an extremely loyal customer and recommend to anyone! :)

Trader Joe’s is my go-​to place for a few particular things.
–Wine. Charles Shaw aka 2-​buck Chuck ! It’s $ 2 and change for a bottle of pretty decent wine. Or something like $ 25 for 12 bottles. Yea, that’ll work!
–Cheese. I LOVE BRIE CHEESE and they have it for a bit less $$ than the regular grocery store.
–Crackers. Water crackers are like $ 1 each box — Every other grocery store charges you over $ 3 for a box of these thin-​but-​perfect-​for-​Brie crackers.
There’s also an interesting variety of dinner options, sandwiches, sushi, organic items, cereals, etc.

Great food choices and great value Meisha runs a great crew at this Trader Joe’s. I know we all miss Gary but it’s still a great place to visit and the people are fun and excited to work here.

I like this trader joes. The people are always friendly and all the items it usually carries is pretty stocked. Inside the store is typical of most Trader Joes but the outside is something different. It is in a really odd shopping center with no good way in or out depending on the side of the road you are on. The parking lot if terribly full due to other shops being so close. If you go during a busy time of the day be prepared for the parking lot rat race.