Trader Joe’s

The Trader Joe’s here is insane! The store is packed, even on a weekday afternoon and the lines are so long that they actually have employees holding signs that say «end of the line» and «middle of the line». Took all my will power not to laugh out loud at that.
I usually go to the Trader Joes in Staten Island and crowd wise, it is not that bad. To be fair, the lines did move at a fairly fast pace and they do offer great deals and selections at Trader Joe’s. I found some bow ties pasta for .99 and I’m in love with their organic chocolate. 3 bars for $ 1.79, which I think is just as good as Godiva’s, if not better.

this location is always jammed pack and lines can run all the way down to the banana section (entrance) but believe it or not, you do get to the front pretty fast. all their produce, meat, fruits and bread are always fresh, neatly displayed and reasonably priced… esp for Manhattan! My review is not about their food (everyone already knows it’s top notch) but about their flowers. They offer a good amount of selections from bouquets to orchids and all are beautiful and inexpensive! TJ’s the best!

Trader Joe’s is a great supermarket with cheap food, this is one of the places where I always do my grocery but be careful with this store in Chelsea, because sometimes at the checkout they forget to put everything in your bag. It happened with me a couple times, one of them they didn’t put a supplement that costed about $ 12, so when you go there watch if the guy will do the job and won’t hide anything from you. Another problem of that store (actually all the Trader Joe’s) is the space, it’s too small for a huge number of costumers.
Some other things to consider about Trader Joe’s is that you have to be careful with grains, sometimes buying grains in bulk at the Fairway on 6^th Ave (just 2 blocks away) is cheaper than that packages they sell there. Also the brands at Trader Joe’s disappear easily, the last one that is just gone is the organic hummus, which was pretty good. If you are someone that loves to read the labels like me and drink soy milk, don’t waste your time with that one they sell there, there is one at the Whole Foods on 7^th Avenue for the same price and richer in vitamins :)
In general this supermarket has good deals, especially for those interested in cheap organic food. I recommend that store, my last tip is — don’t go there on Mondays, it’s extremely crowded.

As other Unilocalers already have mentioned, this TJ’s locaiton is much more spacious and efficient than other locations. You actually can shop without having to circumnavigate the check-​out lines or other shoppers extremely carefully, and the lines move very quickly because there are so many check-​out stands staffed by TJ’s consistently nice and professional employees.
I stopped to pick up a few items yesterday afternoon and I was able to get in and out of there in about 15 minutes, even though the lines were long.
YAY!

It finally happened. After about half a decade of shopping at Trader Joe’s, I’ve finally interacted with an unenthusiastic employee. But wait, aaaaaaaall of them were unenthusiastic. I dunno if it was because it was the end of their shift or some sort of bureaucracy issue but I’ll be damned if I’m given a snare for my bag choices. Paper bags actually emit more carbon when made than plastic, so HA!
Anyways, besides the cashier, the guy who said «I dunno, over there», and the girl who semi-​snapped «what’s your question?», the only thing I have to report is that I couldn’t find any mole.
Not that they should have it… just if anyone was wondering.

The best Trader Joe’s in Manhattan because of space and quicker lines. Hey, all Trader Joe’s are terrific with unbelievably nice staffs.
Nothing else left to say about their selection and quality. I love this place!

Compared to all the Trader Joe’s in the city, this one is by far the BEST. And every Trader Joe’s essentially sells the same items so in terms of «stuff», every Trader Joe’s is the same. But where each Trader Joe’s differ is store lay out and how menacing the line gets.
This location has a great store layout where the line actually does not block the customers from accessing items. No having to shop for half my items while I am in line!
This location is actually out of the way for me, but I do make the trip because it really is so much less stressful and claustrophobic than the other locations.

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT turn away because of the long lines. I usually go to the Brooklyn Trader Joes, but was in Chelsea and decided to grab a few things. Then I saw the line!!! It literally started at the front door and went around the WHOLE STORE. I was going to leave, but someone said the line moves REALLY quickly so I went and grabbed what I needed and got on line.
They are very organized. They have someone at the back of the line with a pole that says «end of line», then someone standing at the middle of the line (so nobody can cut — and let me tell you, if you cut, you will be yelled at by other customers in line — holy crap – btw.this happens in all Trader Joe’s that I’ve been at). The line DID move quickly. I waited for 7 minutes total — I thought it would have been an hour or two. Amazing.
This store is also REALLY big compared to other TJ’s I’ve been to. The people working there are very helpful, nice and friendly too! Great food, great prices and great finds. LOVE Trader Joe’s!

This is a standard TJ store, with the same products as other stores. It’s nice, and I’m a huge fan of TJ’s, but the line here was ridiculous. Despite there being 10 cashiers open, the checkout line ran in a full rectangle along the periphery of the store, and then some. In fact, it would have gone out the entrance of the store if there hadn’t been line organizers wrapping the line into an aisle. It’s almost comical how long you’d have to wait if you were just going to pick up one of their incredible ice creams. Lesson of the day: do not come on the weekends or peak hours…

Love this trader joes location. Way bigger than the one at Union Square and I love how this location is near my school. The line gets long but it’s super quick. They also offer samples too. I love their organic products for a fair price.

I love this Trader Joe’s. Even though there is always an extremely long line, they handle it well, and have people lead you through so that it’s not stressful. Everyone in the store is extremely helpful too — I ended up having a 10 minute conversation with one of the workers there about which granola bars I should buy. It’s always a treat to come here.

I’m so glad this TJ’s is close to my office! Yes, long lines; yes crowded. But: staff is incredibly friendly — especially cashiers — and they have a robust selection of cheeses and dips, which I love! Fruit and veggies are sufficient however they are way better than Target and cheaper than Whole foods. Overall it is cheaper than so many supermarkets I tried, that’s why I won’t go anywhere else. I always appreciate free samples btw.
My picks: they sell my favorite can tomatoe — great for pasta sauce; excellent frozen gyoza-​like dumplings; coffee (ok, the design is fancy) hits the spot; best orange juice; amazing bacon pieces to use in a tasty kimchi soup.
As an Italian their «Trader Giotto’s» really makes me laugh (it should be Giuseppe as far as I know) even though they’re using the name of one of the greatest artists to sell stuff.
I agree with other Unilocalers, avoid Sunday evening, most of the time shelves are rather empty.

This is my favorite Trader Joe’s in the City. Union Square is awful, and Brooklyn’s is small and uncomfortably crowded.
No matter how long the lines, they go quickly and the staff here is always wonderfully helpful and friendly.
Tip: Do not go on a Sunday if you can help it. The shelves sometimes look rather empty and as if they were raided for a forecasted hurricane!

My favorite Trader Joe’s in the city. Yes, the lines are huge and long and always hectic, but that’s just Trader Joe’s. The staff does a great job at moving the line forward and even when it looks daunting, the line moves really fast. The Cashiers are always friendly and engaging!
It gets really crowded on weekends so if you ever have a weekday afternoon off, I suggest to go then. This location is usually pretty well-​stocked and I find what I need. If you go on a weekend evening, you might be out of luck and there is little produce (I’ve experienced that once).
Free coffee samples and other food samples are a plus!
Prices are great at TJs! I love getting my produce here. Huge selection of frozen foods, nuts and seeds, dry/​non-​perishables etc, and lots of organic options! They just have almost everything you need !!!
MY FAVORITES are: Trader Joe’s brand ALMOND MILK UNSWEETENED Vanilla (BEST ALMOND MILK I’ve had and I’ve had a ton), organic cauliflower rice, vegan gluten-​free Brownie Crisps, Organic Sprouted Tofu, Organic Tempeh… the list goes on.
If you’ve never shopped at Trader Joe’s, you MUST check it out. Huge fan.

Very big TJ. Lot’s of food with lots to eat. Came to grab some lunch. Got my usual wrap and a yogurt. The line was long, but with all 20+ lanes open, it moved really fast. I like this place. I just wish I didn’t like all the candy they sell.

Don’t let the long lines, which can sometimes loop all around the store and outside, scare you off. The lines here move fast.
I’ve been to most of the Trader Joe’s locations in the New York area and even some in California, this is by far the best run and most efficient. Within the few aisles you’ll find nearly everything you need, even beer and wine. Thanks to the employee that directs people to go to which register, this line moves quickly. The manager of this place deserves some major props.
And don’t forget to try the daily samples and the coffee while you’re waiting on line!

I love Trader Joes, and this location is no exception. It’s huge and well-​managed. I recently waited on line to enter and again, the process was super smooth. I have no doubt that TJs values their customer’s experience.
This is my favorite place to shop because the selection is great and the prices are even better. Where else can I purchase quinoa for a good 3 – 4 dollars cheaper than my local grocery store? Greek yogurt is also a great deal here, as are some other staples. The only thing that is a hit or miss in terms of prices are some of their produce. There’s a Korean market by me that has super cheap produce. But I still love TJs anyway, and am willing to trek over by train or bike to get my groceries.

I can’t believe these prices… It’s actually cheaper to shop here than at the supermarkets near my house. Sale prices everyday… I actually have to wait for a sale to get prices this low. Has a pretty good selection. The produce looked fresh and like I said was a lot cheaper than I expected… especially for the area. It’s nice to be to find lots of organic products easily and at an affordable price.
The line was pretty long, typically wraps around the store, but it moved fairly quickly. I’ve only been to Trader Joes a few times before but normally just to step in and check around. I finally was able to have more time and bought lots of random stuff. I think now I’ll definitely check out the one on Long Isand so I can bring a ton of things back home.
One issue I had was that their yogurt wasn’t cold enough… so I didn’t buy any.

Best TJ’s in Manhattan, in my experience. The peak hours here aren’t as long as the Union Square location, and while it’s a bit smaller than the UWS location, it’s a little easier to navigate, given that it’s only one floor. The lines can still get really long, but I think the layout and sheer cashier capacity really helps the lines go much quicker than the other locations.
Cashiers here are friendly and pretty efficient as usual, and they don’t mind at all if you forget some things at checkout, because if you go to retrieve them, it means they get a short break. And given the lines that tend accumulate during peak hours, I’m sure they want all the breaks they can get. My recommendation is not to come here right after work hours on weekdays. As for best hours for wait-​free shopping, I would say on weekends, right when it opens up.
These are the products that I think TJ’s really provides a better value/​quality:
— Meats (chicken sausage, chicken breast, ribeye)
— Fresh fruit (clementines, apples, bananas)
— Dried fruit (namely mangos)
— Nuts (heh)
— Yogurt/​Milk
— Lacy’s Dark Chocolate Almond cookies (they’re like crack)
— Prepared or frozen foods
And for the most part, a lot of these products are organic/​local, you can feel better about the sourcing process, blah blah blah. The produce in general isn’t the best in my opinion, but I find the fruit adequate at this location. I’m a fan, and obviously will be back.

This is better than the Union Square location, however, I wish they had the wine store attached as well!
Sometimes the line gets disorganized but they usually get an employee on that pretty quickly.
Once you learn the days/​times that are least crowded you won’t have too much of a problem. For instance, I recommend going during your lunch hour and getting your groceries delivered later in the day. It’s almost always chaotic after 5pm. Weekends on the earlier side aren’t bad either. However, Monday’s I find they’re usually more out of stock because of the weekend.

Excelente lugar para comprar comida saludable y exótica. El servicio al cliente es muy bueno y apesar de las largas colas, se mueven rápido. Le quito una estrella por no tener WI-​FI