Our local Trader Joe's recently finished their expansion project. With this being Bakersfield's only Trade Joe's, demand is consistently strong at this location and the extra space is definitely appreciated. The aisles are now wider with more room to navigate in. The checkout has been moved and also has much more room. The staff and cashiers are always very kind, happy to help you find anything, and love making conversation. They also do samples if you catch them at the right time. read more

The expansion is pretty crazy! Excited about more space, I don't know if they will get more items? Or more workers? But having big aisles with all the crowds is a plus, happy for them! Also as it's late spring/summer my biggest recommendation is their cold brew coffee bags which are incredibly read more

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Construction finally underway for expanding the store, YAY! It didn't have any negative effects on my shopping experience. The staff is always friendly & helpful. If you have a question or need help finding anything they are always happy to aid in your needs. I love the selection & quality of products. All in all my favorite grocery store in town. read more

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The store itself is ran great. The staff is fine. But the two stars is now for the fact that every single item I look at the back of, the second ingredient is canola oil. Sometimes it's canola oil and then palm oil. This is not a healthy food store. It's not even a healthier option for a store. Seed oils are so bad for everyone. It's inflammation and joints seed oils cause cancer, Alzheimer's, etc... I still pop in here for dog treats and coconut water. All of the bread items have seed oils all of the frozen items have seed oils. The baking items have seed oils. It's just crazy that a whole store fueling illness. read more

I absolutely love Trader Joe's. It's my main grocery spot. I have been coming for years. Not only do they sell groceries, they also have items for everyday use like soaps, lotions, sunscreen, etc. Everything here is fresh, great quality, and for a good price. I have never had a bad experience with food nor the workers. They're all helpful, friendly, and active. I also love how they opened up the space more. It use to be a bit cramped up, but now it's great. Can't wait to continue seeing it grow. read more

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It's been a couple weeks, time for a trip to Trader Joe's. Wow they've expanded by taking over the pet store that was next door. The entrance has moved lots of windows very open the existing wall was removed store is 1/3 larger now. We came for some TJ pizza dough, chocolate covered espresso beans, triple ginger snaps we have a few favors here. The store was loaded with employees all were busy, everyone was excited about the new addition and in a great mood as always. We'll check back in another week to see the finish product, but this addition is going to be very nice. read more

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As a frequent patron of Trader Joe's, I always enjoy stopping in. One of my favorite things about the store is the selection of flowers and plants. I try to grab one almost every time I visit. The prices are hard to beat, and the seasonal items are always fun to browse. I also love the variety of frozen foods. They make great options for quick lunches or easy dinners when I don't feel like cooking. The produce section is consistently fresh and has become part of our weekly staples that we always keep on hand. The employees are another highlight. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and genuinely seems happy to assist. I can't say enough good things about Trader Joe'. it's truly a store I enjoy visiting every time. Oh.. and who doesn't love their cute bags?! read more

Oh boy today was a definite Hit for me at Trader Joes! I've mentioned in a previous review that I've felt out of place in this little grocery store but I refuse to give up on it and continue to go. Thank goodness I did because I found a few things that are destined to become faves in our household. First was the chicken breakfast sausage patties. These were absolutely delicious and the whole family agreed! Next was the cookie butter that I've been told was devine but always forgot to grab a jar. I also got the pretzel sticks to dip in it and that was such a great choice. Also, I got the Garlic and Asiago dip....amazing! They paired perfectly with the blue corn tortilla chips! read more

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This place is my go to for my coffee creamer and flowers. You can literally buy flowers and put them together for over half the price some flower stores charge. They have a wide selection of flowers. Service is good, and the place is ok size for what they offer. Parking lot can get crowded at times. read more

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Trader Joe's is awesome. Everything is reasonably priced, store is always well stocked and clean. Employees are always so kind and in a happy mood, ready to help. Their check out process is speedy too. I really wish we had a second location in Bakersfield to help with crowd control. That's really tho only issue I have. read more

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Awesome grocery store! With the new expansion you can enjoy every aisle.. Services friendly like all Trader Joe's!!! read more

Now with more room in isles and happy people helping me everywhere. This is my go to TJ's! Ambiance, improved, Service continues as eager and helpful, Food.....well I wish there was a TJ's in Tehachapi! read more

Trader Joe's never disappoints, always stocked with fresh produce and quality groceries at great prices, and the staff consistently go above and beyond to help. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Bakersfield, California

It's always a great experience at Trader Joe's. Here for great groceries and beautiful array of flowers. Today, I purchased a cute greeting card! Alton, at the register was friendly and helpful! read more

This was my first visit to Traders, and the store was quiet. We stopped by to pick up a few things and brought Elf along to spread some holiday cheer. Everyone was such a great sport! 12/7/24 read more

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My daughter is a regular here so when I was able to tag along this past Monday I did. I had never been here before so maybe my expectations were high because of all the things i had heard of this place. When I first walked in it reminded me of a film set. Little store with maybe 6 aisles. I will admit the flower section by the front door is beautiful. It was so crowded when we went, people and carts were bumper to bumper. I noticed there were a lot of workers as well and they were stocking which made it a mission to maneuver through the store. Also when my daughter was getting her fruit, the lady who was putting the strawberries away just went in front of my daughter to keep stocking and didn't say excuse me or anything. Only one staff member, a nice man asked us if he could help us with anything. I did get a baguette which was pretty good and I bought two of their dog treats. Coming here made me appreciate my Walmart + (unlimited free deliveries to my house) and my curbside pickup at Sam's club. Of course my daughter still loves Trader Joe's and perhaps I'd return but maybe when they first open! read more

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The flowers are always the best and low cost compared to other places. CHARLIE helped me over the phone and the staff is always pleasant .

Trader Joe's is the consummate "specialty" store - by that I mean they sell very unique items typically not found in ANY grocery store I have ever been in. And I have been in every grocery store in Bakersfield, since I was born here!!! Albertson's/Vons, Superior Market, Vallarta, etc. NONE of the items sold at Trader Joe's is available in ANY "grocery" store mentioned. NONE...simply because every item sold (just about) bears the Trader Joe's label - a symbol of unique uncompromised, quality, value, and deliciousness! If Trader Joe's moved to the vacant CVS down the way in that bigger space, just imagine the volume of new customers that would visit Albertson's after shopping at Trader Joe's!! ...To pick up some of their incredible fresh jumbo shrimp (or other common groceries) from their seafood case! Wow! Talk about a win-win for both stores!!!! Hey you two stores...think about that idea! Sit at the table and "mull" it over - It's that time of year you know..."good will towards men" and each other. read more

The parking lot here is still my arch-nemesis. So I try to send my partner whenever possible. Recently, he was occupied so I needed to make the trip on my own. The spring florals were stunningly gorgeous and quickly being picked over by morning shoppers. Definitely get here early if you're looking for these highly desired beauties! read more

New larger store now open! Great selection at good prices. Some unique items that are tasty and sometimes hard to find.

Every time I stop by, the staff is always so friendly and welcoming -- even when the place is packed! It can get a bit crowded, but if you go right when they open, it's much more chill. Honestly, even during the rush, the checkout lines move quickly thanks to the fast and super efficient team. They really keep things flowing! read more

Love love Trader Joe's ! Anything you buy; can't go wrong . Clean store and friendly staff. Go in for one item and come out with a cart full. The flowers are pretty and inexpensive. Walking in here; brightens your day. Wine/ alcohol section on the left back wall area. Sometimes they remodel the store and it takes a minute to find certain items. read more

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Careful if you slip and fall they have brutal Insurance Agents. I fell due to a Matt in the deli area. I got severe injuries. They treated me badly. I had many witnesses too! They offered a little bit of money basically said I'm exaggerating. I have MRI's and X-rays etc... I am warning you get an Attorney or you will end up with permanent injuries like me. I trusted the Insurance Agent. It's just not worth shopping there! read more

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I have shopped at Trader Joe's for over 15 years. The quality of food has deteriorated considerably. I used to purchase smoked salmon there for years and it was excellent. I recently purchased smoked salmon and it had a nasty taste and after taste. I also purchased blueberries and they were sour. In future I will have to purchase blueberries and smoked salmon from other places such as Costco and Albertsons. I also purchased other items that I had to return. Trader Joe's took pride in the products they sell. Don't assume the food you buy there will be good quality. read more

As many spots of the Trader Joe as I have been to over the long years (and Trader Joe is my happy place, like Joshua Rush) this was my least favourite location. The store has a small, narrow footprint with compressed aisles. Rather than anyone keeping it moving, the Bakersfieldonians (what do you all call yourself, far north LA-ers?) everyone just posted up in the aisle so you could not even attempt to get around them. I had to go four aisles over to find a break in the aisle enough to get to the register after I finished my brief and unsatisfying jaunt through the pre-made salad portion of the store. Compared to my home store and in places I more frequently travel than here, the pre-made salad section was extremely limited and sad. There was in fact only one option, since the only other option was citrus based and I am allergic to that. Anywhere else in the country I have been there are at least three standard non-citrus options, plus even some semi-local concoctions apart from the standard options, and then the citrus ones I disregard since they are not for me. Here you get basically the worst of both worlds. Limited options and crowds. Oh boy, it sounds like as much fun as a ride at Disney World!!! Since I was in town on bidness I confirmed with the locals that they did not have a Whole Foods in this town, and I already know they did not have an Erewhon. So this is better than nothing, but only barely so. The Trader Joe in general is still my happy place, but this specific location sure ain't. read more

Trader Joe's staff are always so friendly! The food quality is amazing and it's very budget friendly

Every time I walk into Trader Joe's there is something new to try and rarely disappoints. Fruits and greens always fresh and appealing to look at. Don't even get me started on the sweet section, just too much to choose from and my eyes always bigger than my stomach. Great place to shop with very reasonable prices. I highly recommend Trader Joe's read more

Always a good time! Affordable with unique and fresh items. Be sure to check out the end cap with "New Items". I do the bulk of my grocery shopping here. The chicken shawarma (fresh & marinated) is perfect with naan bread (bakery) and hummus (refrigerated). The vegan pesto will satisfy any eater. They always have an array of chips. Their spice selection is affordable with a world cuisine emphasis. And every employee is friendly and helpful. read more

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Great employees and customer service in general! Quality of product slightly declined, Shame on company not on employee !! read more

Update 10/05/2020 Always have a great experience here. Even when I can't find certain items the staffs always recommend some good alternatives. I've been to larger Trader Joe's in the San Diego area, but this one and the one in La Meas, CA are my 2 favs!!!!! Never had a bad experience here alone or with my family. And can I say when they have seasonal items get them and don't be afraid to try something new!!!! We'll be back!!!!! read more

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I recently stopped by this Trader Joe's with my cousin to pick up some of my favorite in-season products, such as blood oranges, Meyer lemons, Persian cucumbers, etc. Not only was the store clean and well-stocked, but I noticed some certain cult favorites that I have not yet been able to find in the Sacramento area, such as pizza bread cheese. Believe it or not, this was my cousin's first time ever shopping at Trader Joe's. The cashier had no trouble believing this. "I didn't know about this place either until I saw that they were hiring," she said. I wasn't shocked by this, either, knowing that Trader Joe's is not yet as popular in the desert as it is in most of California. The closest one to my sister's house (in Apple Valley) is still about an hour away (in Ontario). Obviously, I was more than happy to show my cousin around the store, and to point out all of my favorite products. I bought one of my favorite guilty pleasure foods, a pizza mac and cheese, just to show her how good it was, and she ended up getting some for herself and her kids as well. Great experience, and will definitely be back. read more

Is Trader Joe's my favorite place in all of Bakersfield? Probably. Am I in here weekly? Definitely! I consistently find everything I need (and lots of fun things I don't!), plus the prices are unmatched. Forget Sprouts. And who needs Whole Foods? TJ's will always have my heart. I love their pasture-raised eggs, and the Grassfed organic milk. Really high quality items. Lots of organic, healthy choices too. Also, this parking lot isn't nearly as bad as other TJ's locations, so five stars all around! read more

Spacious, clean, and organized store. This was my first time in Bakersfield. The cashier helping me made me feel welcomed and told me about a popular Italian restaurant to try out while in town! Another employee helped me find what I was looking for and even grabbed the amount I needed so that I wouldn't have to bend down! The set up they have is different and unlike the LA stores, this one didn't seem too loud or crowded, which was nice. Was able to get in and out of the store quickly with what I needed! Everyone was so friendly and would definitely return if I'm ever up in Bakersfield again. read more

We were in Bakersfield running some important errands today. While we were near a Trader Joe's we stopped in for a few items. I needed to locate a specific item for a coworker (she and I will be at a work event and she doesn't live on the west coast). A wonderful store employee assisted me and I am ashamed that I missed getting her name. She even checked another store that is actually closer to my home and confirmed they have stock of the item I need. I cannot express my gratitude for her help and information. The team that checked us out and bagged up our purchases were equally as wonderful. read more

Well, if you don't already know it--this is the best Trader Joe's in Bakersfield! You know how I know that? ---It's the Only Trader Joe's in Bakersfield! I was in town for the day from Los Angeles on my own and stopped in here to grab a sandwich for dinner before hitting the road back to LA. I was so glad to see that they had a Trader Joe's here and that they stocked my favorite item: The Tuna Wrap! If you like or love Tuna--no one does it better than TJ's wrap. (Now, it's going to be all sold out next time I am here--but that is my job to inform people about good food even it causes me to starve.) I shop at TJ's weekly in Santa Monica--they keep me alive--and I will tell you that Santa Monica people love the Tuna Wrap because it's sold out half the time and the store has 8 rows of it! This TJ has easy free parking and is located in a nice shopping center next to Starbucks (get the Nitro Brew--best cold coffee) and CVS--(where I shop regularly because they sent me coupons and extra bucks) and across from the Hyatt Hotel--my favorite place to stay when traveling for business. TJ really adds value to the area and a hotel stay. This is just a great area. Also across the street is Chevron--the best gas you can buy for your vehicle. When checking out I learned from the checkout woman that TJ has been in Bakersfield for 23 years?! and that it was TJ's 14th store they ever opened. How about that? read more

Hands down, the best grocery shopping experience in Paso Robles. Always fresh fruits and vegetables, great selection of dairy, cheese and meat/fish/poultry. Also love all the Trader Joe's brand products and specialty items. Great selection of wines and other beverages. I've been going to Trader Joe's for more years than I care to remember (I even went to their original store in Pasadena). read more

I'm a fan of Trader Joe's because they clearly mark their vegan items with a V on the front of their items or on the back of their items. I also like that Trader Joe's has a variety of vegan foods in their refrigerated section, frozen food section as well as the snacks and baked good sections of the store. Staff are friendly and are willing to answer any questions you have while in the store. read more

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I love this store! This is definitely my go to market. Some of my favorite items are: soyrizo, mini Brie cheese, the package of trekk mix with chocolate & cashews, frozen brown rice, shu mei, enchilada sauce...the best! Taco seasoning, wine and more wine! Seriously...you can't go wrong with any of these items! My year round item is the beautiful orchids! They are definitely always blooming in my home. Easy to care for...just an ice cube a week! And they last forever! And the service?! Duh! Excellent! Top notch every time! You're awesome Trader Joe's! read more

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Great selection, great customer service. Love Trader Joe's. Always have a good experience here and never an issue finding my groceries

There are so many things that I love about Trader Joe's... I tried to add these suggestions to my last review but was notified I exceeded the max word count DOH! My favorite thing I've had recently is the portobello mushroom truffle ravioli... (I was trying to duplicate the most wonderful appetizer they serve at Little Italy, my favorite go to romantic place for a dinner in Bako ). I bought two packages of the ravioli, and made a simple Mario Battali butter and sage sauce to top the ravioli . It was sooo easy and delicious, and my friend loved it too! The next day, when heating up the leftovers, I added some of the packaged fresh organic baby spinach. The butter sage sauce was delicious on the spinach... There is something about adding vegetables to an otherwise decadent dish which makes one feel a little less guilty, as if adding the veggies somehow subtracts calories. Snacks: My friend turned me on to the the rosemary marcona almonds, and I served those with some of the TJ sliced assorted meats (salami, prosciutto), and truffle cheese and it was a huge hit. Tonight I made a pizza myself with the cauliflower Pizza crust - it was so delicious! It's easy- you can get all the ingredients pre - chopped, cut, made, peeled... of course it's not as quick as ordering g a pizza to pick up, but it's just as delicious! I took some of the pre-chopped onion that they have there, put that in a pan with some peeled garlic cloves and grilled that. I added mushrooms after draining the excess water, and mixed all of that with the wonderful bruschetta sauce (olive oil, basil garlic and tomatoes)they have at TJ's. (I discovered this sauce at a friend's party, where she served it with some crusty Italian bread. I thought she had made it fresh. Genius). I spooned this "sauce" on the cauliflower crust, and added fresh basil and sage. I drizzled some of the lower in fat mozzarella TJs sells, and broiled The pizza until the cheese was bubbly and slightly browned... It was super delicious, and not as heavy as regular pizza. I think it's helpful to make the crust as the instructions direct on the box but also brown it a bit under the broiler to get it crispy; doing so will prevent you from getting a soggy crust if you weigh it down with a lot of fresh veggies and herbs as I did. Finally another easy super delicious easy thing to make is deviled eggs. TJs makes it easy. TJs has hard boiled eggs- and that saves a lot of time. I used a recipe my friend got from the cooking channel for some deviled eggs she served at a holiday party last year- it merely involves mixing some sour cream to the yolks and topping the simple mixture with bacon bits and chives. TJs has partially cooked bacon which you easily finishing cooking in the microwave until you get the desired crispiness... sooo easy! read more