Trader Joe’s

My complaint is with the bicycle stand. Someone told me the shopping center is responsible, i don’t know.
They replaced the stand with a smaller one that only holds three bicycles. An employee’s bicycle is usually parked there, that leaves two spaces.
I am wondering instead of the stand running horizontal maybe they can place it perpendicular, which would double the amount of spaces.
And while i am at it, often someone is smoking at the lower level and the smoke wafts up and is gagging.
Aside from that, Trader Joe’s is the way to go.

I normally love this place, I often buy their 5-​layer fiesta dip.
The fiesta dip this time had some sort of Vaseline like substance in it that I didn’t notice until I had taken a bite. As soon as I noticed the off flavor and texture, I looked down and saw a HUGE glob of it in the middle of the dip. I had to immediately run to the bathroom to throw up and I still feel unsettled and completely disturbed. I have pictures and I wish I could post them here.

Really small. Almost always so jammed and crowded you are waiting in line forever…
The staff is helpful but the checkers (most of them) go way to slow… talking endlessly with the people in front of you when a lot of time I don’t think people care… they want groceries; not a relationship with the checker.
WAY TO SMALL… frequently out of items.
Really good people but Trader Joes needs more locations. South Park /​closer to downtown would make a lot of sense.

A little on the small side compared to other stores in the county. Unique items like ginger snaps and their chocolate peanut butter stuffed pretzels keep me coming back. This location is always busy. I recommend going in the early morning or late evening during the week. Your asking for trouble going there Saturday afternoon.

Really small. Almost always so jammed and crowded you are waiting in line forever…
The staff is helpful but the checkers (most of them) go way to slow… talking endlessly with the people in front of you — when a lot of time I don’t think people care… they want groceries; not a relationship with the checker.
WAY TO SMALL… frequently out of items.
Not good (apart from most of the staff being kind, helpful and friendly).

Love TJs. Yes this is a smaller location and yes parking sucks. If you don’t like it then drive to mission valley or point Loma or PB.

Trading today. A Small organic, natural healthy-​food grocery of TJ. I don’t care it’s small as long there’s Tj I don’t think I can live without TJ lol! Seriously we’re a big fan. We buy here all our stuff every week. kiddos are picky they only eat TJ oatmeal seriously they loved the blueberry flavor in the package. This TJ has a strong AC and that’s impt to me aside from friendly staff /​those trader guys they like to talk to you anything under the sun. and you feel comfy !

Quick stop here to pick up some groceries before heading home. It was super-​packed — every aisle was full of people and carts, people and baskets, employees with product and employees on the move. It was a bit chaotic, but surprisingly easy to navigate.
We went in knowing exactly what we wanted, so our meandering time was kept to a minimum. Still, we did a fair amount of shuffling, side-​stepping and darting forward to get where we needed to go.
But, can’t really blame the customers or the store — it was a holiday weekend, and Trader Joe’s is a great place to shop. They had almost every register open, which helped cut down the lines to check out. The employees working that day were friendly and helpful, despite the fact that the place was jam-​packed of customers.
Maybe not my go-​to TJ’s location, but it’ll absolutely do in a pinch.

We love the location because it’s in our favorite part of town, however… it is MIGHTY crammed in there, especially by produce and wine/​coffee. The people are super friendly, very fun and keep you entertained. The store is clean and well stocked. Parking so far has never been an issue and is free for a certain length of time, you can’t beat that in Hillcrest! Parking is a BIG PLUS!

We stopped here to grab a couple food items for our hotel room to snack on during our week in San Diego. I was surprised by how teeny this place was in comparison to the Trader Joe’s in Pittsburgh. We were able to find parking easily, but I can see how parking could be extremely difficult in this location. They share a parking lot with Ralph’s — another large grocery store. The staff here was awesome– just like every other Trader Joe’s that I have been to. The one thing I was SUPER excited about. was… WINE! BEER! Pennsylvania is lame in that we can’t buy alcohol at any Trader Joe’s (and various other stores of course). This was my first time in a Trader Joe’s with alcohol, so I was beyond excited. I grabbed like 6 bottles of $ 4 wines and stared adoringly at their beer selection. I didn’t purchase any beer, but I honestly should have and regret not doing so.
Overall, an awesome little spot– but try to avoid going during busy times or you will probably have difficulty finding parking!

I have been to many Trader Joe’s in different states and the staff is always super attentive and friendly. This is one of the main reasons I shop here, and the fact that I can get healthy food at an affordable price. This is the closest location to me so I come here quite often.
The parking lot can get busy on the weekends as it is in the same shopping center as Ralph’s, Starbucks, Core Power Yoga, and a juice place. Luckily they do have an underground parking garage for when the lot fills up.
This location is a little on the small side but they still have a great selection. The aisles also seem to be a little tight which can be a hassle when people leave their carts to go explore. That being said I still love this location.
If at all possible I would say avoid on the weekends because the shopping center and Trader Joe’s can be a zoo!

I love Trader Joe’s. This one gets pretty packed after work, so try to go other times to avoid crashing of the carts. It’s a standard Trader Joe’s — everyone is nice and approachable, they are very knowledgeable of the products the store sells, and the store is always clean and well stocked.

This TJ’s is great. It’s easy to find everything I need, the produce is always fresh, the customer service is awesome, and I can get in and out quickly.
The parking is bad, but the same can be said about every other TJ’s in the city and sprouts on Park. For the people complaining about the crowds, maybe don’t be a procrastinator and go in here on Sunday night (although even on Sunday I’ve been in and out in 20 minutes because I’m not a total idiot and I know what I need before I go into the store). The space is small but if you’re having trouble fitting down the aisles, you probably need to lose some weight or stop parking your cart horizontally like an asshole.
The employees here are super helpful and courteous, despite some of the incredibly rude customers that they have to put up with (I’m looking at you Hooker Face S.- please get some mental help).

Fuck!
Poorly designed space with little to no egress. If ever there were a fire, everyone in here would be dead. The rows are too tightly positioned together in some places making it hard for two people walk down the isle at the same time. Couple this design flaw with virtual idiots driving red shopping carts around like morons and this place is a recipe for total disaster. Be mad at the DMV, apparently these people also drive cars.
Save yourself, do not come to this location. Unless you like running into every person and thing in the store as you maneuver to find that one item you went there for.
The parking situation is also a cluster fuck… I feel that every self-​absorbed, self-​centered driver and pedestrian comes here. All in their own little world. Walking around, unaware of them self and the space around them. Everyone may as well wear blindfolds. Oh and if you’re really lucky, there will be basic yoga bitches, all sweaty and gross from corepower, shopping here after class. So prepare to get slimed if you see a yoga mat under their arm.
I wish that the quality of products they carry would be high enough to over-​look all these faults, but sadly they do not. There’s a reason I’m the duke of sprouts down the road. It’s because I avoid this place like the plague. But the tattooed workers are great to look at: who said you can’t get a job with a visible neck tattoos?!
Pro-​tip: the workers will seek revenge with scathing messages if you secretly take, and post pictures of them.

I will always be a loyal customer of Trader Joe’s. I shopped at TJ’s on the east coast when I lived there, even going as far as to drive 20 mins, passing 4 other grocery stores on the way. They have incredibly high quality products, and they control all of their production, so prices stay low!
This is my go to TJ’s in San Diego, the staff is always super friendly, and they have everything you could ever need in one spot. They are always releasing new products, and they really stay ahead of the curve compared to other supermarkets. For instance, they just released a frozen cauliflower rice, something I usually make at home, and now I have a cheap alternative if I am feeling lazy! I really can’t remember a time that I bought something from here, and didn’t enjoy it. If you have stayed away because you think it will be expensive, or they won’t have what you want, do yourself a favor and visit, you won’t be sorry.

I’ll start this review by saying that Trader Joe’s has been the main grocery store that I’ve shopped at for the last 5 years of my life (even back in my home state of Delaware). I love everything about it! First off, how can you beat the prices for such high quality foods? I’ve never had anything from the frozen or prepackaged section that I didn’t love and the produce prices are better than at the farmer’s markets! I’m someone who extensively scrutinizes my food labels and I love that most of the time all of the ingredients here are on the up and up. And I still get just as excited to visit the sample counter as I did when I was a kid grocery shopping with my parents!
In terms of this particular TJ’s, it’s probably my favorite one in SD for some reason. Parking can be difficult since the lot is shared with a lot of other businesses (including Ralph’s). But all of the employees are super friendly and I kind of like that it’s smaller since it makes weekly grocery shopping a breeze. Aside from sometimes being out of produce that I need (like cauliflower or asparagus), they are pretty well stocked for the most part.
Random tip: At any TJ’s store, you can ask to sample anything at all and they will open it up for you and let you try it before you buy it!

Trader Joes in general is a great store for single to two serving shopping. I get a lot of my go to healthy foods from here. Most of you have already been to Trader Joes so I’m not going to try to sell you on it.
This particular location has really bad parking and it’s in the middle of Hillcrest, which makes getting in and out a struggle. There is no quick trip to this Trader Joes. Good luck.
*Friendly staff, carry most of the traditional Trader Joes products.

I just love Trader Joe’s, so I want to give them 5 stars. But I’m docking a star because of the size — it does matter! ;) This is the smallest Trader Joe’s I’ve been to — but they have all of the same things you can find at the larger stores. To avoid dancing around all the people during the busy times, I’ve found that it’s best to visit first thing in the morning on the weekend, or early afternoon during the week.
As usual, the employees are happy, efficient and helpful. It’s also conveniently located next to Ralph’s, so if you need something TJs doesn’t have, you can just run next door.

I live in Hawai’i and we would KILL to have a Trader Joe’s! If I could magically transport this store to my home town they’d probably rename the city after me and carve my face into a mountain. So whenever I’m anywhere near a Trader Joe’s I have to stock up on all the goodies I don’t get back home.
Although this is not the best Trader Joe’s I’ve ever been to, but the people who work here are really nice and you can tell they’re happy! I’m always impressed by the great array of nibbles and wine, oh my, the wine selection! Today I purchased some snacks, cheese, salsa and water for us to munch on during our stay in San Diego and I had to do a double take on my receipt because I couldn’t believe how cheap everything is. You just don’t know how lucky you are San Diego folks until you don’t have your great little store anymore!
P. S. I actually did a short price comparison at Ralph’s next door because I thought staple items like bottled water would be cheaper, but guess what, it’s not! So right back I went to Trader Joe’s! Someone help me build a teleportation machine so I can get this store to Hawai’i!!!

This has been my TJ’s location for almost a year now and I love it! The store is clean, the staff is friendly and they never run out of things. I feel like other locations are always waiting on a delivery but not this spot!
This shopping center does get busy and parking can be a pain but I recently figured out that there’s a lot in the back with plenty of spots!
Another good thing about this spot is that there’s a Ralph’s next door if you need other items or sodas and thing that TJ’s doesn’t sell.
One of the best things about this location is that they have quarters! I think everyone who lives in this area had coin laundry machines and everyone gets annoyed when you ask for quarters but this location actually orders them in which is very convenient!