Descend, if you dare, down the faux Fenway escalator tunnel and into the bowels of a city grocer's madness... Only you don't. This micJoecosm may be a bit petite, but we're talking about a TJ's in Back Bay. They ain't payin' no Apple rent for a big space full of $2 marinara and tubs of milk thistle. Lo and behold, you can sauce your spaghetti and salvage your booze-blasted liver here! Like the wee pantry in your frenemy's Newbury high rise, there's just enough square footage for essentials, and the short midday crowds make it an ideal spot for a 20 minute post-meeting fridge filler. read more

I love Trader Joe's. In a city filled with overpriced grocery stores, it's refreshing that TJ's offers affordable, adventurous, and high-quality products. Usually I'd give TJ's 5 stars, but this particular store is so small that it makes the shopping experience pretty stressful. During peak hours (after work or weekends) the line will often go around the entire store. And sometimes there's even a line just to get into the store before you shop! Plus, unlike other locations, this one doesn't sell alcohol. My advice? Opt for the one in Brookline, Cambridge, or Somerville. You'll likely have a calmer shopping experience and the possibility of buying $3 wine! read more

Great customer service from the cashiers during my quick trips here to grab seaweed. It's pretty cramped so brace yourself if you don't like being crowded in a small area with a bunch of people. Also, note that since you are in the Back Bay area, you are kinda out of luck for parking since Boston, in general, isn't well known for being friendly to drivers. Decent location, just note that you will be in a very compressed area with a lot of people. IG: Mood4foodeatery read more

Where does one go for anything and everything when visiting a new place? Why Trader Joe's of course. This location is in the heart of city and below ground. There's just something big city about stepping straight from a busy sidewalk and 10 seconds later doing your grocery shopping. Like all locations, this one has the generic and the eclectic. That day found me in search of some cold-brew (prepackaged) and of course it was there. But I also left with a few, unplanned items. Friendly cashiers at check out and a convenience I wish I had back home. Always a great experience. read more

I'm a huge fan of TJ's and whenever I encounter a new one I've never been to I make it a point to check it out. Wandering through the Copley Square area of Boston my girlfriend and I were delighted to run across a familiar store! We went into this small store front and down a set of escalators into what must be the smallest TJ's I've ever encountered. Small as it was this TJ's had everything I expected to find, and in an odd way everything was ordered very similar to how others were such as having oatmeal by the cereal, frozen goods with a row of cookies on shelves above and so on. Even the snacks were near the coffee like the TJ's I normally frequent. There was also a mini-version of the "free samples" table. The staff was very nice from the cashiers to the young lady giving out free samples. I also noted the prices were very much the same as the TJ's by me in New Jersey. In general everything was the same, you just had to get used to smaller aisles. Overall it's good to know this place is in the area, giving you an option to grab some eats or snacks without having to hit an expensive restaurant or cafe. read more

You're not going to believe this, but I will say it nonetheless. I once bought a six-pack of granola bars here for 99 cents. In all likelihood, some numerically-negligent employee forgot a digit at the front of the price tag. Imagine my helpless gratitude when, in an act of saintly grace, the cashier rang it up as 99 cents anyway. And these weren't even those syrupy bars of dry, granolafied concrete that blemish the faces of vending machines on college campuses across America. I mean, Trader Joe's granola bars had sunflower seeds and everything. Eating them was like having a bird feeder explode in my mouth. read more

Went in looking for some bottled water to bring into the Convention Center, and Trader Joes sold me for $0.49, a bottle of spring water similar to what the Convention Center sells for $2.75. Walking around this Trader Joes, this store offers a similar selection to what you find in other stores, however I noticed immediately...there is NO BEER and wine. The Trader Joes that do sell beer, wine and spirits usually have a great selection (of TJ branded, really affordable beer, vodka, tequila, rum, etc... as well as microbrew and premium stuff), so I was really shocked. I asked the cashier and he explained to me that in MA, there is a law preventing chain stores like Trader Joes from selling liquor in more than 3 locations per city, as small liquor stores cry about the competition... It's okay Trader Joe's, it's not your fault... read more

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Definitely one of the more unique Trader Joe's I have been to, it is located next to the Prudential Center. If you're ever in the area and need to go food shopping, this Trader Joe's is a good location! It is quite smaller than most as it appears to be in the basement of the building it is in and even sports a sign that reads something along the lines of "smallest Trader Joe's in the known universe" I believe- that smaller environment makes it seem more like a small market than a chain grocery store. Even though it is a chain, Trader How's does a good job at feeling like it isn't a chain and I like that! It also caters to the area it is in with references to it and this one is no different. Great place for food shopping overall. read more

Tiny joes. This is basically a miniature version of trader Joe's. They have the bare minimum in food. If you're looking for your two buck chuck, you'll have to adventure further to Coolidge corner. Also, if you're in a rush, head to star market across the street because I can guarantee you, there'll be a line here. read more

I cannot express just how much I absolutely love Trader Joe's. Me inside TJ's is like a kid in a candy store (no joke). Even though this store is way further than other grocery options, I will still make the 20+ minute trek out here. Yes, the shop is tiny and super cramped, but I think TJ's still has the best food selections out of all grocery stores in the city. Plus, I was able to find everything I wanted from my grocery list (and then some). Because the store is smaller, the layout becomes a bit less intuitive (e.g. I grab my crackers from above the freezers of the frozen food section). This is compounded by the fact that there's pretty much always a huge crowd of customers, and also store employees restocking shelves. However, everyone's pretty polite and friendly, so it's not an ordeal to navigate the store. The checkout line can be a bit long, but the cashiers are super efficient at getting through the line. Plus, they're great at packing things into your bags. Even when I have a shopping cart full of items, they're able to fit everything into 2 bags without crushing anything. I do wish it were a bit closer to the T (it's a couple minutes to walk to either Hynes or Copley, which can be a bit trickier if you're lugging two huge bags of groceries). Otherwise, no complaints, and I'm already counting down to my next shopping trip. read more

I go to two Trader Joe's frequently, this one and the other one in Coolidge Corner. I've never had a bad experience in both. It's actually amazing how much this location is able to fit into such a tight space. That being said, it's practically shopping gridlock if you show up here during peak times. The line will actually start to weave through the aisles and you couldn't tell if that person was being super indecisive about which brand of olive oil to buy or if they were on line. This location is the smallest Trader Joe's I've been in and despite it not having an alcohol section, it does carry all the essentials you will need in a typical grocery run. As always, service is always great and the staff aren't afraid to show their appreciation when you use a reusable bag. read more

Love TJ's. Staff always helpful. Lots of fresh fruits! But this one is truly the smallest I've ever been in!! read more

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I am impressed with how they squeeze as much grocery as possible in that tiny space, yet still keep good presentation and no looking cluttered. This place has 1.5 isles. That's it. They have the cheapest bananas in Boston. I am also impressed with how they select what to stock. Because I sometimes feel that they have ESP to read my mind. I usually can find what I am looking for here. Only thing they couldn't read my mind was butternut squash. And why are people at the cash register always seem to be happy, enthusiastic and/or smiling? read more

So I was visiting my friend for the weekend here and was EXCITED about the Trader Joe's. 1 star off because there's no alcohol. Total bummer. 1 more star off cause its the smallest one I've EVER been in. Not that big of a deal but I couldn't find anything I wanted so I just got some little things and left. read more

Escalator takes me downstairs into what appears to be a basement grocery. Odd. Small place and crowded. Crap. Line to check out wraps clear around the entire grocery. WTH. It was hard to move around let alone find what I needed here. I would pass on this location if you can help it. read more

What's not to love! It's trader joes!!! read more

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Smallest Trader Joe's I've ever seen, crowded, but a nice change of pace from the nearby Star Market.

It's a tiny tiny space, which makes it difficult to maneuver your cart without bumping into something or someone... (my greatest fear = to knock down a shelf full of items & it be 100% my fault & i would be the biggest laughingstock of the year) But regardless of how tiny this TJ is, they do offer a large selection of their boxed and frozen products. However they do NOT sell alcohol... (no 2-buck chucks here) :-/ I came here looking for apples and left with $46 worth of goods... so proceed with caution. The amazing TJ prices will sneak up on you when you're checking out... read more

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RUN AWAY Lol Zero parking ! And every single time I have been there the LINE to the register is 30 to 40 people deep! They don't offer a fast lane for fewer items , the lines are a bitch fest everyone complaining as you wait the 25 to 30 minutes to check out ! Love Trader Joe's but the person that selected this location is an asshole lol read more

This is cool underground Trader Joe's. Was disappointed they didn't carry alcohol, but oh well , still found some great finds.

Is there a better grocery store out there?! I don't usually review grocery stores, but I felt the need to share my experience. A couple of days ago I walked in to get a few items with my sleeping baby in the stroller. The small handicap lift was out of order and as I turned back to walk out the door one of the staff saw me and asked if he could help. He offered to help me by carrying the stroller down, which I declined because I'd have to take baby out for him to do that and I didn't want to wake baby. He then offered to do my shopping for me and insisted when I was hesitant because I didn't want to trouble him. He promptly returned with the items, and when I offered to tip him he didn't accept, saying, "don't worry, trader joe's takes care of us." No wonder they're all so happy and friendly all the time! I was so touched by this experience and wanted to somehow credit them for the great job they're doing. read more

The best experience! I was looking at my phone going through which trader joe items I had saved to buy. A TJ employee stops and asks " can I help you find something?" He then went skipping through the entire store helping me find the 10 items I wanted.. I was done in five minutes! At the end he said " this was quick and fun!" Not only did I get the best new grocery items I got the best service! read more

Genevieve recommended a wonderful cinnamon bread which has now become a staple in our household. She is always a ray of sunshine and has wonderful recommendations whenever we shop at this location! Thank you Genevieve! read more

Genevieve the cashier is a delight, please engage her in conversation. also almond butter cups

Small and extremely limited offerings-clearly the foot traffic and $$ here is so good they don't even need to try to put more of their products here, which is fine. During a Sunday evening, the checkout lined looped around a shelf of stuff and back. Since this location is right off of Newbury St. and next to Prudential Center, it's likely there are more people picking up a quick few things and a snack than getting groceries for the week. Make an express checkout line for people with 5 items or less or something like that. It would definitely make the process smoother for everyone. . . read more

If you want a great deal, you go to Trader Joe's. Their products and produce is fresh, organic and for the most part, delicious. You will not find your typical brands as you were in the Big Chain supermarkets. This market roots for the under dog but important brands. I have loved and will continue to love shopping there for very affordable rack of lamb, to delicious mac and cheese, and fresh cold cuts and vegetables and fantastic cereal brands. What I love about it, it is they get food from the world. My thought is if you want to go get organic foods but affordable come here instead of the Whole Foods. read more

This mini Trader Joe's is the queen of Joes. Small, quaint, and reasonably priced in a not so reasonably priced neighborhood.

I absolutely love this Trader Joe's location! I go in here all the time for groceries. It is a small store, which makes it a little tough to navigate when it's busy, but that isn't anything that can really be helped. The staff is very friendly and helpful and they do an amazing job bringing the line (which sometimes wraps around like half the store) down quickly. They work fast but I never feel like I am being rushed by them. Additionally, the prices are very reasonable. I love coming here : ) read more

Oh yeah, hi TJ's, just wanted to let you know that you forgot an inch and a half of this granola bar. Oh and every other one in the box too. I'd appreciate a free one next time. Thanks. Other than that, I've been loving you for years. I thought it time I finally came clean. I don't know what I'd do without your frozen section. You're a cheap date, I gotta say. It's refreshing to meet someone like that these days. Whole Foods is too high maintenance for me. I wish there was some order behind your layout but I guess the point is to have me snake around and explore everything, eh? You don't mind that I skip your produce right? I just can't deal with all the plastic and big quantities. But I adore your for faux Asian foods, pasta sauces, cheap detergent and hummus. Just don't make me feel guilty for forgetting my canvas sack. xo, Ligaya read more

Probably the smallest Trader Joe's out there, but if you go consistently you learn quickly what they do and do not carry (in comparison to other locations). I HIGHLY suggest not going between the hours of 5-6pm (unless you want to shop around the 20+ person line that snakes between the aisles). Items are priced perfectly and staff is always willing to assist. Their nut butters are fantastic and they have a large array of unique items that you wouldn't be able to find elsewhere (cauliflower pizza crust, everything bagel flavored seasoning, etc). read more

Very crowded and chaotic, but I absolutely love coming here. I never see my go-to's out of stock, and the staff is extremely friendly. If you've never been to Trader Joe's - it's no Whole Foods. The prices are low and there's a lot of prepared and frozen food choices. I love grabbing their bags of avocados, sausage, uncured bacon (YES!), cheese, snacks like pretzel thins... The selection is great. The vegetables and fruit are always cheap and fresh too, definitely way better than the Star Market down the street. The line to check out might be daunting but it goes real quick. They serve samples time to time too! read more

I was a little cautious coming here with the shopping list I had for the party we were having. It wasn't TJ's fault... it was because some of the things on the list were, well, a little strange. Rewind. Katya is moving. What do you do when you move? Clean out your cabinets. How do you do it? By throwing a party and disguising it as a Christmas/Homecoming party. Okay, here's the list.... Cream Cheese: needed to mix with an old jar of TJs pumpkin butter- NEVER DO THIS. As my friend M said, "That looks like something I saw today working at the hospital." Mozz Balls: Needed because... well, cheese is just amazing and when it comes in balls soaked in olive oil and spices? Yeah. Can I mention that at $5 something they were very affordable? Baby Tomatoes: The perfect partner in crime to the mozz balls and the jar of olives that we were trying to polish off. Organic too.... TJ's, time to *brush your shouldas off* Artichokes: You know you are in a good grocery store when they have three artichoke choices for your dip. FYI, I definitely got the wrong one. When making my next spinach artichoke dip I will get the chopped artichoke. Though the ones soaking in olive oil and spices were pretty damn good. (See "Mozz Balls" for my opinion of things soaked in olive oil) Cocktail sauce: This was a tough one so I asked for help. One woman, although she was handing out samples (YES, SAMPLES) kindly pointed me in the right direction. Then the manager (aren't you supposed to be preoccupied with more important things and unapproachable? You weren't so thank you!) asked if he could help so together we searched and finally found it by the seafood. I wish we actually used the sauce- turned out the freezer held only 6 shrimp which shrunk considerably when we cooked them.... Who knew? Wine Opener: Unfortunately this TJs doesn't have wine, which was my only gripe. I will still be getting my 2 buck chuck at the Brookline location. Tortilla Chips: I even had my choice of organic or non-organic (guess which one I chose?), white or yellow, etc. Crackers: $1.29 for a whole box? YES, PLEASE- let them eat crackers. Parmesan Cheese: Seriously tasted like I got it in the North End.... PS- As a Hawaii transplant, the fact that the staff wears aloha shirts makes me smile. They really do embody the aloha spirit! read more

It's wee. But I find the staff to be particularly friendly and helpful here, and they somehow manage to pack most of the foods I want into this teeny tiny space. If only they had alcohol... read more

I LOVE TJ's! This tiny store is always packed... you can expect a long line, but the line moves quickly. I stand in line for no longer than a few minutes. They have unique food & great deals. Also free samples... Some of my favorites include **Green Tea Mochi **Fried Eggplant Cutlets **Joe Joe's (oreo dup... their vanilla cookies are my favorite and they have real vanilla bean specks!) **Dried Chili Spiced Mango **Blood Orange Italian Soda **Pasta (in the refrigerator section... goat cheese w/sundried tomato ravioli- delicious) High quality fresh produce and frozen veggies... but their fresh produce is usually pretty limited at this location. This location doesn't have any alcohol. If you want alcohol/larger TJ store, check out the one in Coolridge Corner. read more

God bless Trader Joe's. While this is the teeniest TJ's in the area (indeed in the entire country) I love it. It's so compact that it only takes one or two visits before you have the entire store memorized and can blaze through in 15 minutes emerging with a week's worth of food. For $30. Shaw's won't even spit in my eye for that amount. If you're looking for an abundance of fresh produce you'll need to look elsewhere but their selection is typically sufficient for every day use. I can't say that I have ever purchased leafy greens that weren't a wee bit on the funky side but that seems to be TJ's as a whole. Pro-Tip: Don't be afraid if you come in and the line wraps through the entire store, the awesome staff will cruise through it in under five minutes. read more

Excuse me, Trader Joe's ... are you near both the library and the MegaBus pick-up/drop-off location? What was that? Yes? SWEET!!! Oh no, you're super tiny? Well, maybe they'll have a supermarket viagara soon. Hold on - you DO have my garlic humus AND soy pita?!? Nice. Yum yum yum, a snacky-snack for the ride back to NYC. read more

While it pains me that this location does not sell beer or my beloved Two Buck Chuck, I love it nonetheless. I love that it has the cheapest milk I've found in Back Bay, and I love that I can get dinners here for around $2. Everything is delicious and mostly everything is healthy. It is a small store, so it can get crowded, especially at night and on the weekends. The best time to come is daytime during the week. The employees here are super friendly and nice. I went shopping this morning and I got: 1 gallon of milk organic woodfired sicilian style pizza with red pepper, provolone & pearl mozzarella cheese ricotta & spinach tortelloni with red pesto chipotle pepper hummus eggplant garlic spread high fiber cereal vegetable pad thai cheese enchiladas roasted gorgonzola flavored oven crisp crackers total: $23.90 Pretty good, considering I got a few staples and a few delicious dinners and snacks, and this should last me for about a week or so. The only things I don't buy here are produce (I go to Haymarket) and cheese (I wait for Shaw's to put it on sale). Also, they have bags of flour for $3. Love it! read more

Trader Joes has much yummier and healthier food than your shaws or stop and shop and is cheaper than your standard grocery store. Why go to whole foods? It does have a limited selection and you cant just go there with a shopping list and find everything. The best is their selection of frozen foods..very convenient and great for taking to work for lunch. Oh and the cheeses...mmmm cheese. Also good for chocolate, cooking oils and jars of various asian sauces and curries. read more

Now that I'm nearby, I come here quite often. Usually a quick stop for $30 - $40 of groceries. I wouldn't recommend it for larger grocery runs because the produce selection is somewhat limited and the quality is inconsistent. On the plus side, despite being small and frequently busy, they do a great job getting people checked out quickly. The staff are consistently friendly and they make the layout work. If it's crowded and there's anything you need from the frozen foods or nuts/baking/chips area, just get what you need elsewhere and get in line as you'll have enough time shuffling through those areas to get what you need. My only significant complaint with this TJ's (and most TJ's in general) is that the produce can be pretty bad sometimes. TJ's seems to do enough volume and be a big enough player that they can get better fruits and veggies. It's no one thing that tends to be bad, it's kind of random. You'll buy something and it'll be rotten the next day. To their credit, every time I've had this happen I just mention it at the register and they credit me back. This kind of service keeps me coming back so kudos for that. read more

The Back Bay Trader Joe's is a fascinating little jaunt in the Berklee College of Music neighborhood. As one goes down the escalator,there's a colorful mural of Boston landmarks- Fenway Park, the Paul Revere statue, the bridge over the Charles River. It has local flavor. It's good as a destination for everyday staples like olive oil,pasta,fruits and vegetables. Since it's a tiny Trader Joe's,the selection is incredibly limited. It's a contrast to the West Coast TJ's that are virtual cornucopias. It's good for necessities. It's not the usual TJ's extravaganza,but it's got good prices and good service, which counts. If you're a tourist in Bean Town, this is an affordable destination! read more