For years I had overlooked Trader Joe's because back in the day it seemed like they only had expensive organic food options. It's been very recent that I found out that they also sell ready-made salads, sandwiches, and wraps which are all priced very reasonably. Heck the Cesar chicken wrap is priced even less than the big box grocery store that swears they have the everyday low prices on everything. Trade Joe's today has some very good values in my opinion. I'm a fan of the Synergy drinks which sell for about $3.50 here. I also think the employees are on a totally different level when it comes to helping people. The checkout experience as well, the employees have always been down to earth and personable with me. I'm a fan now! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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You know how you hear about the TJ staff being so friendly and awesome and all these feel-good stories that people experience all the time in their stores? Well, this location seems to be some offshoot version of a TJ, because this place is not it. Management is dishonest, incompetent, disengaged, and difficult to access, and the level of staff support is the worst. So useless. Plus, their parking situation is awful. Definitely worth driving the extra miles for another location - you won't regret it. +awful management & staff +dishonest +tight parking read more

Convenience spot as it's right there when you exit the metro stop. Easy to look around even when it gets busy. It got everything whatever you need. It also got some quirky gifts if you need a quick pick up or grab before bring on the way over to some events. Friendly staff around - so I've got no complaints. read more

I know I'm not alone when I say I LOVE THIS PLACE! The most notable point that makes this my go-to grocery spot in Arlington, is the staff. Everyone is always so very pleasant and helpful. The international food choices in the frozen isle also keep me coming back. The affordable wine selection doesn't hurt either. If you are prepping/cooking for one, TJ's is your friend. The store is always clean and rarely do I have any trouble finding everything I came there for...and then some. I always leave out with a smile. The free underground parking is also a giant plus. read more

This store is exactly what you'd expect from a Trader Joe's. Decent prices and great selection of items, all with amazing customer service. It also comes with your standard crowded shopping experience. Seems like everyone is always trying to grab the latest seasonal item. read more

Small store, but efficient. Has most things that I need, and line to pay always moves fast even if it looks very long. Parking garage can be entered a street over, and goes below the building onto two floors. The first floor often fills up so you may have to go down another floor. Employees are always helpful :) read more

I was very disappointed with Trader Joe's when they closed during the recent snow we had. I had just got back from a trip and needed to buy groceries, but they were closed. Grocery stores need to stay open during snow storms (even if hours are limited). This puts the community at risk if people are not able to buy basic essentials. read more

Special shout out to Robyn the friendly team member! This TJ is always stocked and clean, it's a smaller store but has all the goods you need for a grocery run. Their floral selection is perfect and overall stock is great! Parking can be interesting but street parking is plentiful depending on the time of day you shop. Plan accordingly! read more

Gotta love a Trader Joe's run! But not all Trader Joe's are built the same. The quality is always within what's been manufactured, but the store layout and parking situation varies from store to store. I'll break down the pros and cons of this location: PROS Location, location, location! - in the heart of Clarendon, it's very central and easy to get to - right by the metro, if you need to get to the nearest Trader Joe's and live off the blue, silver or orange line, this is a great TJ's for you Kindness goes a long way - the employees here are super nice and always willing to help! CONS Parking :( -parking is scarce but don't try to pull something dumb and park somewhere illegal. You will get caught by the meter police -because parking is scarce, you'll probably have to pay for the amount of time you're here, and then walk there and back Overall, if this is the only Trader Joe's near you, it's worth the value and quality of the groceries and novel food items that they provide. read more

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This place is always so crowded and that small parking lot is no better. Customers aren't the nicest either.

This was my first visit to this location. I usually don't do any grocery shopping on the weekends, but I was in the area and needed a few things. I grabbed them and went on about my business. As usual, Trader Joe's is crowded. This is one of the smallest stores in the area, so that's no surprise. The staff was polite and stayed busy offering assistance and restocking the shelves. The customers were awful. If they weren't blocking your carts, they were bumping you with theirs. Because of this, I doubt I'll ever return to this location, unless I'm in the area. Notes: PARKING - Garage, FREE (validation) SERVICE - Polite OPTIONS - Suitable PRICE - Fair __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Soooo grateful for this location and I can say its my favorite location to visit!! The staff is always so friendly and they always have everything I am looking for on every trip. First, the flower selection is always full of options and with some TLC my flowers have always lasted at least 7 days. In flower land, that's a pretty good life!! The shelves are always full and they are continuously cleaning carts after each customer. The location is one of the smaller ones but hey still routing customer through the check outs in a social distanced manner. The location can make parking tough but they do validate parking as well so its a win win if you need to park in the garage. Each visit I check out the new item shelf to see whats new in the store while still picking up my staple items. The seasonal items are in stock now which is a fun time checking out all the pumpkin items as well as the magnums of wine, advent calendars, new seasonings, new frozen items and more. I hope the staff knows how appreciated they are and how they are a bright spot providing good vibes on every visit!! read more

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It's hard for me to not give any Trader Joe's 5 stars, so please know that this rating is relative. My favorite TJ's in the DC area is the Union Market one, but I will not complain about any! This location is convenient if you're in Arlington, there is parking, AND it is smaller than others. However, they pack it in and all of your usual Trader Joe delights should be there. More good things about this location: employees are kind, seasonal goodies are plentiful, and they have more cards than I've seen at other stores. read more

I love Trader Joe's and their whole vibe, so it was only expected I'd try the Clarendon location! Big crowds, as expected, and it's a little tight, so the carts took up a lot of space. Food quality was so so, which I was surprised about. read more

My favorite grocery store since I moved here years ago. I just hope they stop selling Israeli products. Apartheid didn't look good in South Africa and now Israel . read more

This is a great Trader Joe's. They usually have a good selection of normal TJs wares, including seasonal items. The store is laid out as well as Trader Joes' are, though the beer being up front means you're basically getting that while in line to pay. They have a sampling station near the meats/wine that I haven't tried yet, but I should. Employees are great as well. One thing I will note: if you're a Verizon customer there's some place in this store that will knock your service out so much that you have to entirely restart your phone. It's not the worst thing in the world (I'm usually walking back to Courthouse after getting food so I'll restart and then get back to catching Pokémon), but something to note. Also, for Courthouse, it's probably the 2nd most convenient grocery (after Whole Foods), but the prices are better. If you're from elsewhere, you're very close to the Clarendon metro, which is nice. read more

Second encounter with a cashier that I'm questioning how and why he is still employed at such an amazing TJ? The fact that "G_ _ _" feels comfortable enough to be demeaning to customers and fellow employees is disgraceful. I truly have loved everything about this store until my encounters with this person. The comments that come out of his mouth are horrific and would think its NOT allowed at TJ. Not too eager to ring anyone out and the derogatory comments made while doing so were beyond appalling and unimaginable to hear it in a TJ. G_ _ _ be nice to others. Very unfortunate this has happened not once but twice in one year, how many others have had the same awful experience. I'm counting on you TJ read more

Keep in mind that Clarendon is an urban setting despite being in a D.C. suburb. That means this Trader Joe's is smaller than other locations. Despite that, they make good use of their limited space and sell all the Trader Joe's usual suspects. Just expect to feel cramped when there's a crowd there. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is a smaller Trader Joe's--it's a bit cramped and if you have a buggy, it's kind of a game of frogger to get around. Things are distributed a bit different than in some other locations to which I've been. And some things were out, though we were going later in the evening. With all those issues out of the way, it's still a Trader Joe's, there are still lots of nice items, the staff are still friendly and helpful, and it's still a nice value. Also there is parking below. So, of course it's good. read more

We are in the area to visit our son.we came to this store to fill up his frig. The place was mobbed but the staff handled things super well. The store was fully stocked and the wait to check out was minimal. Good prices and good service equals a fine shopping experience! read more

This location is always stocked. Never running out of anything. Even when it gets super busy you still get in and out really quickly. read more

Trader Joe's - From front door. - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I was shopping on Sunday and was talking to the employee who was serving samples. I mentioned it was my first outing after having surgery and I was delighted to sample carrot cake! When I got in line, I felt a tap on my shoulder--it was the store manager with a bouquet of flowers to wish me good health! Nice to know that there are kind people in our world!!! Thank you, Mary Kemmer read more

Trader Joe's - Flower gift from Trader Joe's Manager - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Just wanted to send a note of gratitude (a belated #thankyouthursday) for the hard working employees who are making sure shelves are stocked. I haven't been over as much as I'd like lately for lack of a car, but the times I've made it there since covid, I've been so impressed by how well stocked they are and most importantly how much the team has been so upbeat and friendly despite the stress I imagine they're feeling. One time on Easter Sunday they even gave out free chocolate eggs for folks stuck in the long line (as they were enforcing low density in the store). The place has been well organized and clean - super grateful for the team here on the front lines! read more

Great location with access to the . Larger than the one I frequent therefore more products variety to pick from. Saw a house plant that is worth the buy so I got it. Price is better than the ones found in the local home improvement stores. The thing is not all stores carry house plants so I guess I am just lucky. Same friendly service just 2x the square footage. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Rude Cashier!! I've been going to this Trader Joes for the last two years. I work just around the corner and I often go grab food for lunch at this location. It's been a great location but today I had a horrible experience with a cashier. As I'm waiting in line to be called to a register, I see him wave his hand in the air to call me to the register. As I get there he says "I wasn't calling you" with a straight face and no eye contact. Just looking forward. I thought it was a joke and he was just messing around, but after waiting there for a solid 10 seconds and him not looking at me and just staring forward, I realized that he wasn't joking and he was just being an a**hole. Shortly after that, a lady at the register behind him who witnessed the awkward exchange, called me over and said "Here I can take you here". I'm not sure if he was just having a bad day or why y'all even hired him. I've had nothing but good experiences at this location, so I'm disappointed. read more

I'll admit I'm a Trader Joe's convert. I'm not exactly sure when it happened--somewhere between being a frugal newly-post-college grad and a busy working professional who wants to eat healthy but is sometimes in a rush. That's how I landed on Trader Joe's as a delightful store with reasonable prices, especially for frozen meals. This location is usually well stocked, probably because it's got such high traffic. On off times that means you can go in and grab most things currently advertised as specials. On peak times that means lines that wrap around the store. It's pretty orderly, just expect some wait. This store is steps from the Clarendon metro, right on the main drag in the heart of north Arlington. Needless to say a super convenient location. They also have a parking garage below the store--rare for Clarendon--and validate parking for up to 90 minutes. read more

Great location right off the Clarendon metro. Can get pretty busy during evenings and weekends but spacious enough for a comfortable shopping experience. Friendly and helpful staff - this is my go-to spot! read more

I put my wallet down and went out to pay, and it took about 3 or 4 minutes. The cashier was acting so badly towards me that I think I'm done for today. There are a lot of nice people, but today of all days, I ran into a person and got upset. read more

I can't in good conscience give five stars because I've never bought food from here, but what I have done is: 1.) Bought their spiked seltzer, which is actual perfection in alcoholic beverage format, and paid a reasonable price for it 2.) Been in what seemed like an impossibly long line that actually went extremely quickly due to efficiency and speed while the staff STILL maintained an excellent level of customer service... I even had a really nice conversation with my checkout guy in less than a minute You go, Trader Joe's. read more

Trader Joe's - if you haven't had this then your life's not worth living - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

First going to this Trader Joe's and really enjoy my experience. The gentlemen stocking up (didn't catch his name) was very helpful and nice with my toddler. Checking out : Elliot checked us out and very friendly and even gave my toddler a sticker for being so helpful with giving him our groceries to check out. As a parent when people are friendly with your kids it makes you feel good. At least for me it does. So I'm happy . Will come back Friendly staff overall. Thank you Elliot if you see this! read more

I always go to this location, super organized and always clean. The cashiers are super kind and will always make conversation about the most mundane things in my life and act interested in my purchase read more

-Good prices for everyday victuals -Easily accessible location at Clarendon Metro + garage parking -Line moves quickly -Uh the frozen section -All the good stuff is here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner -Use Amazon Prime to purchase non-perishable items read more

Trader Joe's - Good prices - Grocery Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Trader Joe's always makes me happy. This one has great friendly staffs, too. Price: Pretty good for this great quality. Customer service: Awesome! Products: Lots of natural and organic. Their chicken salad with nuts and cranberry blows my mind! Sample: Coffee and a petit snack. Parking: Free. read more

I love this location. Metro-accessible and easy garage parking. They also have EXCELLENT customer service! The TJ staff here is very helpful when looking for a product. They are foodies without all that extra snobbery. Cashiers and other employees make time to chat, but also leave you alone if you put your head down. Yes, TJ's has a lot of packaged, ready-to-go foods, but the food still manages to be somewhat healthy and tasty. (I won't go into the Whole Foods vs. TJ's debate. apples to oranges). Their produce section isn't bad as some people claim, as they have a variety of fresh fruits + veggies. Sometimes this location can run out of certain high-demand products, depending on the day or season (As I recall, a staff member told me Tuesdays are the best day to go). I love their Asian food too -- crispy seaweed, mushroom mochi, pork buns. yum. They also have a great return policy. There was one week where I bought a loaf of Ezekiel raisin bread that quickly expired and sprouted mold. I was able to come in and replace my loaf without going through receipts/cashier. read more

Between never offering samples (but when they do it's only of their high fiber cereal or something else cheap and unappetizing), constantly having food recalls pasted on the cash registers, and consistently out of paper bags with handles-- what happened to Trader Joe's :''( ?! Arlington is known for being walkable, and it's shocking they switched to bags without handles! It's been over a month now... read more

I love this place. I love the free parking. I love the freshness of the food. I love the friendless of each employee (when you ask someone a question, they stop what they're doing and walk you to the right place in the given aisle). I love the speed with which the line moves. I love the can't-beat prices. I love the no-questions-asked return policy. I love the seasonal items. And I love the seriousness with which they're handling Covid-19 precautions. read more

They have everything I need at great prices! Staff is always friendly and helpful! Right outside of the Clarendon Metro stop. Parking can get dicey. read more

I love this TJ's because it is really conveniently located to my house (3 min walk) and extremely close to the Clarendon Metro. They have a great wine and beer selection on top of all Trader Joe's other fun offerings that buck the norms in the grocery space. Though this location is constantly busy the staff at the checkout does a phenomenal job moving the traffic along. Every cashier I have ever worked with has been extremely pleasant and I go here about 2-3 times per week, the service is great. All of the employees are extremely knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to find what you need. For example, I didn't see the truffle chips on the shelf one day (truffle chips are my favorite) and one of the employees went to the back to get them for me. The atmosphere is nice and it's a pretty big Trader Joe's, especially compared to some in the downtown DC area. I think the prices are fair, especially compared to Whole Foods down the street. Trader Joe's has really unique items that I'm willing to pay a little more than Safeway prices for. Also, they have some great beauty items like the scrubs and the rosewater mist. Overall, the only complaint I have is that because this location is always so busy they tend to run out of some of my favorite items. But overall A+! read more

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Trader Joe's is genius. It's the supermarket expertly crafted for the uneducated shopper who knows nothing about cooking and very little about food, and doesn't mind overpaying because they consume small quantities and wouldn't know quality, fresh food if it bit them in the rear. The TJ message is that somebody -- "Joe" presumably -- has scoured the world to find unique products and values for you; but the truth is that this is the same private label quality you'd find for less at Costco or Safeway or Whole Foods. The packaging makes you feel like you're getting unique products you can't find anywhere else, and the small sizes/quantities and unit pricing make you feel like things are cheaper than they really are. All show. Minimal substance. read more

I visit Trader Joe's frequently and they have the best customer service. Extremely helpful staff, always someone greeting you upon entry and lines for checkout run smoothly. I love the location, convenient garage parking and I appreciate the staff following COVID regulations. 2 thumbs up. This place is truly a gem. Thanks to the team for your service. read more