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    Trader Joe's

    3.9 (346 reviews)
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    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Marissa L.

    I've been to the first Trader Joe's in Pasadena, so I had to visit the smallest Trader Joe's while in Boston. It was definitely tiny and cramped, and you can pretty much do all your shopping from the line that winds around the store. While that's something I'm used to from shopping at peak times in NYC stores, you could feel the difference from having so much less space. But everyone working there was very friendly, and they seemed to still have a broad selection of products crammed into the small space. We found our usual snacks with no issues, and of course, picked up a Boston reusable bag. I don't think I'd like this to be my regular store because of the size (and the bigger store down the street was needed), but it was nice to visit.

    I didn't realize that this was the smallest Trader Joe's in the chain.
    Jef H.

    As we entered, I didn't realize that this was the smallest Trader Joe's in the chain. We are from sunny Southern California, and there are two TJ's near home. How may Trader Joe's have escalators? This one does. I really liked the Fenway Park mural as we had just toured Fenway. The store is really small but cozy, somehow most of the favorite items were on display...The staff has the traditional Aloha inspired attire, and made one feel at home.

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    Jaqueline B.

    This place is amazing, cheap, healthy and good! Customer service is awesome! Deserves 100 stars!

    Lentina V.

    Apparently it's the smallest Trader Joe's in the whole universe! We almost missed it, So cute. Compact little store, stocked with the basics. The cashier who helped us was friendly. The only issue for me is the entrance and exit are through the same way. Got a cool Boston themed reusable bag.

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    Jenny T.

    Store: It's definitely a smaller location, but usually I can find what I need here - it has a good variety, in my opinion. Only thing with the small space is the lines get LONG - do NOT recommend going on Saturday or Sunday because it's really packed and the store is small so you feel like a sardine in a can. Also don't recommend going after work hours (5pm) because lines can get LONG. Service: Likewise to many Trader Joe's, everyone who works here is REALLY nice. The cashiers will try to make small talk with you, and when you can't find something or want something to accommodate to your diet, the workers will try their best to personalize your shopping experience. They're usually pretty positive, kind and helpful to make your shopping experience the best. Back in 2019, I had a TJ blog and a nice employee gave me these pretty flowers b/c it made her so happy that I had a blog dedicated to TJ.

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    Amazing experience at world's smallest Trader Joe's! It's so great to shop while being in line at the same time!

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    Good value, and fun to shop there. Staff is extremely helpful and polite. I wish the stores were closer to my location.

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    I've been living in Back Bay for 15 years... And we needed…read morethis Trader Joe's the whole time! We do have a Trader Joe's, about 3/4 of a mile away on Boylston Street. But, 3/4 of a mile is a long way to walk with heavy bags of groceries. Their staff is extraordinarily helpful and friendly. They always make you feel welcome THE DEAL: Trader Joe's' offerings are ever changing seasonally. So, if you find something you like...STOCK UP!

    Visiting Trader Joe's on Boylston was a real highlight of my day. The store is a great size -- big…read moreenough to explore but not overwhelming -- and each aisle is full of interesting finds. The flower section especially stood out: beautifully arranged, fresh, and thoughtfully put together. I'm not usually a frozen food eater, but friends have been encouraging me to give Trader Joe's frozen options a shot -- and I'm glad I finally did. I took the risk, and I don't regret it at all. Their frozen meals have a great flavor balance, and I rarely have to add much (if any) extra seasoning. That's a huge win for convenience and taste. The staff here are friendly, approachable, and even funny -- whether you catch them on the phone or in person, they bring good energy to the store. The one downside is the checkout area. Because of the layout, it's not always clear where to line up, and there isn't much space for items to be packed. One time, a few things I paid for were placed off to the side and didn't make it into my bags. So now I double-check before leaving to make sure I've got everything. As for parking: they don't validate, and it's street parking only. That said, both times I visited, I was able to grab a spot right out front -- but definitely go in prepared for the possibility that parking might be tricky. All in all, I'd absolutely come back -- great selection, strong frozen food game, and an overall pleasant shopping experience.

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    On our last few visits to Boston, we stayed in the Seaport area. I know a lot of locals are down on…read morethe Seaport as a gentrified and expensive borefest, but as a tourist it's not half bad. The only downside is it's pretty hard to find a place to buy groceries. Since we didn't want to eat out every night we decided to walk over to this Trader Joe's to get some food. Is a pretty typical Trader Joe's, but it's very small, even smaller than the one we have back home in Boca, which is one of the smallest ones I've ever seen. But we found everything we needed and everything was pretty good quality in particular the fresh produce. Overall if you're in the Seaport this place is a must if you don't want to spend a fortune on food. I'd give it four stars, definitely recommended and possibly the only place to go grocery shopping in the immediate area.

    I come here for the fresh cut flowers but always find some amazing food items that appear in my…read morebasket. I adore flowers and I can get a great DIY bouquet for under 10 bucks. But get here early because the best selection goes quickly. Their chili lime twists and queso dip are hits with the kids. We're also hooked on their dark chocolate peanut cups. We're talking real peanut butter with real good chocolate. The staff her are always cheerful and helpful. Even when the lines are long I get through in a jiffy. If I were to describe the vibe? It's just a happy place to shop and spend my money.

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