Don't get me wrong: the selection at this location is fantastic. How could I possibly live without TJ's olive oil, veggie dip, soy milk, and cookies? The problem, unfortunately, is everything else. I made the mistake of driving here when I first moved to the area. The lot is absolute chaos on the weekends--good luck finding a space! These days, I just walk the half a mile each way. It's healthy, and also totally worth it to avoid parking. Navigating this store with a cart is miserable. It honestly feels like an adult version of grumpy bumper cars. The aisles are just too thin. I try to carry my goodies in a basket, or even in my arms, whenever possible. The employees, I must say, are very sweet. My frustration with actually walking around this store usually disappears by the time I leave due to the cordiality and efficiency at check-out. Great customer service. Honestly, if it weren't for the select few items that I basically need in my life, I would do all of my grocery shopping elsewhere. A few spatial adjustments to this store are definitely in order. read more

Lalasa (I heard you moved stores) & Jacob, you are both amazing! This TJ branch has a fantastic crew - or captains - or whatever they call them. When an unidentified nearby supermarket fell through on my special order, I was in desperate need of 650 cans with black labels. Enter TJ's Refried Beans with their lovely purple & black jackets. Within 24 hours my pallets were ready for pickup. You'll find standard TJ fare and a superb management team at this branch. For customer service, they can't be beat! read more

Much better than its center city sister! I go out of my way to go to this Trader Joe's! The service is great, there is always food in stock (from produce to my favorite frozen mangoes!) I have been here many times after Losing the battle trying to redeem the center city location. I like the fact that I can park my car in the lot. I like that their produce is fresh and in stock. I like that I can make a list and stick to it and ACTUALLY complete it because the store has all the things I'm looking for. My favorite Trader Joe's things: Frozen Mango, Whole Milk Yogurt, Dried Fruit/Nut mixes, flowers, tomatoes, meat (so fresh and reasonably priced!), cheeses, cold cuts, and the samples that they have around the store!!!! read more

This TJ's location is great in every way except for the narrow aisles. To date, I have been run over with carts wielded by suburban moms and endured handbasket-to-handbasket gridlock on every occasion. Let's not forget the time I unsuccessfully tried to squeeze in between the checkout lines and an endcap display, resulting on a 4-pack of TJ's Root Beer in glass bottles tumbling to the ground. There was glass, fizzing root beer, then the resounding "DING DING!" of two bells. The take-home message of this review is actually that you should try to come during off hours and avoid walking through close quarters populated by glass bottles. read more

I like they have small package and returning items are so easy. The staff are so friendly when I come in.

This is my local Trader Joe's, and I'm a big fan. Some of my favorite items: challah bread, raw pizza dough, fresh salsa, white corn tortilla chips, wild rice mix, garlic naan, edamame, sparkling juices, dried fruits and nuts. If you come on a weekend morning, you will wait a long time to check out, so do yourself a favor and not come in during those peak times. As the other yelpers praised, the staff here is very friendly. And it's a handy location, so that if there's something you can't find at Trader Joe's, you can walk 5 ft to the farmers market and see if you can have better luck there. read more

I really thought I was going to enjoy this store. My love for Trader Joe's borders on obsessive, I will go on and on and on about the products I cannot live without. But this location is so... suburban. Yes, the aisles are bigger, but when there are children running all over the place it takes just as long to do the shopping as it does in the Philly location. Plus, I swear the people who shop here have some sort of defect that leaves them completely unaware of their surroundings (see also: Wegman's in Cherry Hill), so areas like the sample counter are total traffic jams. The kitschy, fun vibe that I usually get at other locations is lost here. The cashiers were frantic and did not ask if we found everything we were looking for, like they usually do. And this was the only time I have needed to be asked, since they were out of our coffee. read more

I don't know if I have ever been to a TJ's that wasn't hopping, but this one does always seem to be a bit more crazy. I don't mind though, as long as everyone behaves nicely in the parking lot. They do manage to get a fair amount of items in their stores and while they do tend to rotate things in different areas of the store, I still find most of my shopping list. The staff has always been super helpful. Even recently when I visited in search of ingredients for Christmas recipes a mere 48 hours before, I was still able to get assistance from someone in their dairy department. Though it was obviously very hectic in there, they still helped me with tons of patience and smiles. read more

Hey. Trader Joes is a great chain for selection of unique items, pricing that is fair, and a laid back atmosphere. This location isn't any different. I like the staff- friendly, helpful, easy. I like the selection- the frozen foods can make an chef look like Julia Child. Where else can you find such a selection of frozen apps like mini raspberry and brie rolls, vegetable samosas, and lemongrass and chicken egg rolls? We always hit TJ's before a party and wind up looking genius. read more

I love Trader Joe's and you'll find me at this one at least twice a week. AMAZING staff, fabulous demo program, great dairy, frozen, cheese, sundries. In an earlier review I noted that their produce was lacking, but since then it's improved 100% and I'm now buying all my produce at Trader Joe's (when I don't make it out to Pete's). I tend to buy my meat next door at the Farmer's Market, but, overall, this place rocks. Fresh flowers are in my house every day of the week, thanks to the low prices of Trader Joe's. Go between 8-10 and you'll miss the madding crowds. It's wrong to base a review based upon the parking and the sometimes obnoxious and oftentimes oblivious Main Line clientele. I've always had truly exemplary service in this Trader Joe's from the demo staff, to the cashiers to the display folk. ALWAYS. The prices are, overall, really great as well. I have found that I save between $200-400 a month since switching over from Whole Foods (by the way, Whole Foods got my review of their place noting the same thing removed :). And who the f&%k complains because they don't sell WINE? Blame the corrupt, antiquated Pennsylvania legislature for that one! ***** Update: Another thing that I love about TJ's is that they really listen to their customers and are continuously improving. Even their meats have improved substantially! read more

(Nobody is going to yelp trader joes and then go or not go, so I don't think reviews do much apart from perhaps a manager might read these now and then and make some positive changes..) I have shopped at TJs in multiple cities, boston, los angeles, houston, philly, ann arbor. This is my least favorite TJs -- even more difficult and unpleasant than coolidge corner TJs in Boston -- and if you know your TJs you know that is a busy busy store. This one though seems to make the isles so small and cram so many things in that its really a nightmare. I agree with many other posters, the people that shop here are just rude beyond whatever else I have encountered at a TJs. I had to say something about this. I have a young baby and often shop with a stroller. I have had people push my stroller out of their way -- when I am right by it. My stroller takes less room than the big shopping carts and I can't tell you the number of people who huff and cut me off and are so rude at this store. I think its due in large part to the frustratingly tight layout. Many times it's TJs staff that are in the way -- restocking at very busy times, hanging out, booths to sample foods (no room for this..). The staff always seem to be flying around, have to yell to catch one if you need to ask where something got moved to. The cases of waters stacked at the end of the registers is a bad design. If someone brings a cart or a stroller to the register it causes a real traffic jam. I try to check out at the register closest to the customer service booth, but then I'm in the way of the staff that repeatedly run in and out of that booth. There is just no winning. I found another store -- MOMs -- and it's pricier but its has huge wide isles, few people and the staff are very friendly. We have been shopping there and it vastly reduced the amount we shopped at Trader Joes. read more

I love Trader Joe's! I can spend hours browsing through the stuff in this store. They don't have the best produce section. But everything else they sell is just awesome and very reasonably priced. I especially love their frozen food section! Their frozen Panang curry vegetable and Chimichurri rice is super delicious! I always get 5 of them at the same time! They also have very delicious frozen desert. The most wonderful thing is that the food are sold at a much lower price at Trader Joe's than at Whole Food or Food Source in Bryn Mawr. The people working here are extremely friendly and helpful. They usually come up to me to offer their help if I look like I am lost. And they always make sure that I find what I need. This one time my friend and I were unsure whether to get this froze desert or not. So the manager opened up a whole new bag of it and let us taste it! I thought it was such a nice thing to do! read more

I've been shopping at other Trader Joe's locations for years but tried this one recently and was not pleased with my experience. Overcrowded both times I went and parking was a nightmare. On top of that, my one card had been mysteriously frozen because of a large transaction so as I was checking out my card didn't work. The cashier was clearly impatient. I only had $50 on my debit card and had to put some items back. The cashier made a big scene about ringing the bell three times, shouting "three bells!!!!!" And calling the manager over. The manager was not friendly either, looking flustered and annoyed. The cashier looked at the people behind me and apologized for their inconvenience and then stared at me. It was incredibly uncomfortable, all because of something I merely didn't anticipate. Not the friendly Trader Joe's I'm used to. read more

A friend suggested I go to Trader Joe's for their pre-made meals. I live on my own, and I hate buying tons of ingredients that go bad so quickly. I was skeptical - I loved the idea of healthy foods (I try to eat as healthy as possible), but I also know that great quality food usually comes paired with high prices, too. Since it this location is about 15-20 minutes away, I saved my trip for a Sunday and gave it a shot. I figured if the prices were too high I could leave. I was so pleasantly surprised with everything about this store. It was busy, even for a Sunday, and the staff was still friendly, helpful, and kept the shelves neat and stocked. The food had great quality, especially the fresh fruits and vegetables. I was able to buy prepackaged meals so I could enjoy a good dinner without buying tons of ingredients and having a huge mess afterwards. The prices were the part I was most impressed with. They were comparable, sometimes even cheaper than the regular grocery store with high quality. The checkout line went by very fast, even for how busy it was. The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because I thought the store was a little small and therefore made it more stressful during a busy time. However, they are busy for a reason! Kudos, Trader Joe's. read more

I love love looooove this store. Great cheese selection, decent prices, and pre-made food is usually good. Thank heavens I work a few blocks away because parking can be a nightmare. The line is often long but it goes by faster than you would think. Pro-tip, ditch the cart to get around faster as it's usually very crowded. read more

I absolutely love trader joes, but do not like this space. I go here because its 3 minutes from my apartment and they usually have the items I am looking for, but it is just WAY too small. Its difficult because the size of the store is understandable due to where it is located, but they could technically make it a little bigger if they were willing to sacrifice parking. They have a decent variety, but after visiting the trader joes by my hometown in NJ, i realized how much they actually did not have. The Staff here is always nice and helpful- as expected at any TJ's, I just wish it was a more pleasant shopping experience overall. Trying to cram down the aisles gets old fast, so I tend to only go here when I am out of almond milk and then just stock up on all my favorite stuff. read more

The suburban square location has been out of produce bags for a month now. They provide little to no assistance other than "you'll just have to put it in the cart and go bare." Ignorant staff too which is always nice! read more

Trader Joe's has some of the best prices around, especially for such great quality products. I always grab a basket instead of a cart at this location though; if you grab a cart prepare to get stuck in the aisles for a while... they're a little tight and people always seem to pause and stand right in front of where you are headed. They're usually pretty well stocked, and if you can't find something the staff is always happy to look for you. Their Pound Plus chocolate bars just can't be beat - I use them for all my baking needs. I was sad to see their 99cent 24-pack mini milk chocolate bars go though :( such a great bargain and the chocolate was delicious! Other staple items I buy here are frozen vegetables, eggs, butter, milk, and various salty snacks - like I said, their prices can't be beat! The staff is always pleasant and I've had many interesting conversations at the checkout counter; they usually get me out of there with a smile on my face. The only other thing I can think to mention is that they're very crowded on the weekends, so I'd recommend going during the week after 5pm... it's a little calmer then and you won't feel like you're competing with everyone else in there to grab items on the shelf. read more

As much as I love Trader Joe's, the parking is horrendous! I've been here at ALL hours and never get in or out easily. That issue aside, they have some excellent items that are far less expensive than Genuardi's or Superfresh (which I also frequent). For example, their low-sodium organic vegetable broth is pretty much 1/2 the price of the other guys around town. One thing that truly can't be beat is their pre-made pizza crust for $0.99!! Just don't trust the directions on the package if your hungry because it takes way longer to make in an oven. I suggest grilling your pizza: faster and far more flavorful than your boring old oven could do. read more

A grocery store that fuels my happiness thanks to the staff and affordable, quality groceries

I absolutely love Trader Joe's!! If he existed and lived today I would marry him in a heartbeat. That said.... The products offered here are great. My love for TJ's was amplified when I lived in California- where there was a TJ's on every corner. Now I am forced to drive 20 minutes (no traffic) which is still totally worth it. I've recently discovered the Raspberry Creme Brule. This stuff is SO good. They also offer a decent selection of cheese and meat at a great price for the quality. Their frozen foods section is very diverse. You just need to peruse the aisles. I seriously get lost in TJ's. Sad, I know. Oh, and they sometimes offer samples of their products! The people are usually very friendly. Parking is sometimes difficult on the weekend at the Ardmore location. The location in Wayne/Devon has plenty of parking. If you need any suggestions on what to get...seriously let me know. read more

I come here regularly to shop and it's pretty good for basic daily grocery needs. It's not too crowded most times, although you definitely want to avoid the time after work and before dinner time. I wish there were more fresh produce, but I get by, especially since it is right next door to the Ardmore farmers' market. read more

I really like Trader Joe's, seeing that their products are great and their employees are usually very nice. This location stinks, however. The parking lot is a nightmare and the store itself is TINY. This wouldn't be an issue if it wasn't always packed (good thing for Trader Joe's, bad thing for Lindsay). I don't like when people bump into me. I REALLY don't like when people bump into me and don't say "excuse me" or apologize. This happens here a lot and it's unavoidable. Because of this, I don't come here nearly as often as I would probably like to. Instead, if I'm in the area, I will drop in on the Media location. It's a lot roomier. read more

It's a Trader Joe's without the wine store and it's about as good as a TJ's can be. This location doesn't suffer from the huge lines and tough access that locations in NYC or even downtown Phila has. Like most Trader Joe's, it's a bit small and can be tough to navigate when there are large crowds, but at the Ardmore location this is rare. The meat and produce sections are small, but will be able to satisfy what you need 95% of the time. What's there though is high quality and always fresh. You can find all the TJ specialties you've come to love here and they are generally pretty good about keeping everything in stock. During busy times of the week a few things might be out, but at the Ardmore location this is pretty rare. The staff here is always friendly and with smaller crowds, I've never had to wait more than 5 or 10 minutes to check out. I love living close to such a great place to shop for our groceries. read more

Why was I ever even going to Whole Foods? Trader Joe's offers cheap, fairly priced grocery food. They have great pre-made items and original products. The place is always clean, never too crowded (atleast when I go), and the lines are never long. I love their free samples and signature ingredients. The store isn't large, but it gets the job done for your go-to grocery needs. The staff have always been so helpful and friendly every time (I've been here more than I can count) and the store just has a cool vibe and atmosphere. I live just a 5 minute walk away so I am a frequent customer and I can't describe why, but I always walk out of the store happy with my purchases. read more

Oh what this place could do if there was more space! More parking! Like someone else posted - a lot of the patrons themselves are rude and have no patience. The aisles are tight people - being rude isn't going to make them bigger. The quality of produce is good and every time I am there the staff is adding more fresh produce items. Bread shelves seem to be low in amounts but I am guessing that the early birds get the worm (bread). Which shows that they're in demand and good products. The staff is friendly and cashiers chat just enough so that the jungle you just fought your way through is forgotten mostly. I leave here feeling that I made some healthy choices and I still have some money left over. read more

Have done an excellent job in facilitating it's customers during this COVID 19 world! The staff continues to be warm welcoming and helpful. Quality has remained high and most items are readily available. Will continue to make this my go-to grocery for weekly shopping. read more

Times to go: 8 am - 10 am, after 6:30 pm. Every other time it's insanely crowded Raffle tickets available for bringing your own bags. I think the prize is $25 gift card Amazingly affordable cheese selection, the Shiraz soaked is my favorite Delicious frozen entrees Entertaining and friendly staff. Always happy to help. Ridiculous prices on sparking water and some other items. Just ask. If they're out, they'll order your a case. OK produce selection. Sometimes the fruit and veggies could be fresher. Excellent prices on fresh flowers. The only place I'll buy them. Samples are always hot and ready in the back of the produce section read more

Love love love trader joes. This place can not be beat for healthy (and unique) food selection. They have a bakery section, fresh beautiful flowers, produce, nuts/trail mix, teas/coffees, a large snack selection, frozen foods of all types, lots of cookies and chocolate and candy, cereals, beverages, premade sushi and wraps, soups, dairy and home products as well such as soap and beauty products. I go here at least once a month just to pick up some cheap snacks and a few frozen meals for fast lunches and what not. There are a lot of interesting items for every diet type, they have a selection of gluten free items, vegan items, vegetarian items and low sodium. These things are labeled right on the package and they have lists on their website as well. This particularly store is large, but does get crowded on the weekends, they have a public bathroom which is always clean and they are always offering samples of something or other. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Great prices and amazing products! I am there at least once a day! I like that fact that they will special order something for you if you don't see it and if you don't like a product they will give you a full refund. All their food is fresh and is stocked daily. I wish all stores were like them! read more

I love this store. Anxiously awaiting the completion of the expansion! The only downside to this store is it's popularity. Popular items are sold out before they in replenishment. I would work here if I could! read more

amazing deals and super friendly staff i must say. produce are always fresh, went in for blueberries and came out much more than that. I am very pleased with their fresh salads and reasonable prices. never ran into any problems while shopping there or at any other locations. Gralic naans are my favorites and they ones from here are very tasty. Trader Joe's always is my first choice to go shop. Would recommend to anyone! read more

I have a great experience here. Clean and clear to to find things and the staff are friendly and helpful. Over all I have been very satisfied and very likely will come back here to shop when I'm in town read more

Love Trader Joe's. The price and the people are amazing. But do they have an iPhone app???!

Just moved and this will be my go-to Tj's! Lots of selection, fresh produce, and friendly employees. Coming from California/DC its sad there is no beer/wine here but I'll just have to stock up next time I'm out of town. read more

After living in University City and New York for five years, I was very used to shopping weekly or bi-weekly at Trader Joes. Moving back to the Philly suburbs has been a transition for me, but the Suburban Trader Joe's has made it slightly easier. The one thing that sticks out about this store is the kindness of the cashier staff. I really wish they'd expand to carry beer and wine. read more

Prefer Ardmore to CC, and really like their larger store. However, our favorite items that we shop there for are being discontinued: Olympiad Pizza, Trader Joe's Veggie/Pizza Burgers to name a few. Today I made a special trip for Sausage Breakfast Patties- none! Nor veggie bacon. Please don't stop the Meatless Meatballs.I'll still shop there, but may have to get the veggie products at a mainstream grocery store. read more

I've loved TJ's ever since I started going when I lived in Boston. This location in Ardmore has grown on me over the years, since the staff is friendly and helpful and the store is filled with incredible food that I want to buy and take home and eat and eat and eat. But the parking and small store layout have kept me from going to Trader Joe's at all times. If I know it's going to be particularly crowded (6PM weekdays, Saturday morning), I will go to another store. But to be honest, it's often worth braving the crowds. The food you can get here is so unique and amazing. Toasted coconut chips, kale and spinach dip, frozen palak paneer, 8 or 9 different kinds of chicken sausage, gluten free granola, spices for $1.99!? I'm so enamored with the food choices at Trader Joe's, I will keep going back! read more

I really, really love Trader Joe's. They have great prices and so many meals that can be made quickly and easily after working all day. This location is pretty good. It's always pretty crowded though. The farmer's market next door adds to the crowds. I think the farmer's market is only open Thurs-sun though. There is plenty more parking around back which is usually where I go. I would have given TJ's 5 stars but lately everytime I go they don't have 3 or 4 things I am there for. Otherwise I love the store and pretty much everything I have tried I liked. read more

I love TJoes, don't get me wrong, but I've noticed a hit or miss thing going on with them that is most unfortunate. I love the one in Media because it seems to have a larger selection and is easy to navigate, but this one in Ardmore is a little rinky dink. I feel like I always go in with a list, and leave still in need. No one likes to double TJoe's in one day....... read more