I feel like reviewing a Trader Joe's might be silly, but I have to give credit where credit is due. This is my favorite TJs in the city for a few reasons. First, the store is clean and well organized. Second, the staff are always friendly. Third, there is plenty of parking in the lot (which admittedly is sometimes a hot mess during peak hours) and on the surrounding streets. I'm usually able to find every item on my list when I go. The flower section here is also incredible!!! read more

Trader Joe's - Always snagging flowers! The best - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice store with private parking. Big, lot of produce selection. Also liquor store is also inside which is convenient. The merchandise is similar to other Trader Joe's. Got their ground chicken, price is pretty good though it's one pound bag. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall, the brand has remained consistent. I recently moved from Los Angeles. And the vibe here is pretty much the same. One piece of advice... Sundays are consistently busy busy. Parking is tough. Usually, I find myself parking on the street instead. It does slow down into the evening. So that's good Sunday option. read more

I've been hearing people tell me about how great the mini sheet carrot cake is and now my teen has been asking to go get these dumplings and snacks. I finally caved and went. Me and the fam had a great experience at the Trader Joe's on Lincoln. Upon entering the store I was greeted with an aisle of beautiful fresh flowers. Always a lovely sight. Some were unique and not ones that you would normally find at your local grocery store such as Jewel. The aisles were well stocked and organized and of course me and the kids made a beeline towards the snack section. I love all the different variety of snacks such as dried mango with chile, the bat shaped potato chips, the fall leaf shaped tortilla chips, and of course I found the mini sheet cake carrot cake! Everything was pretty well organized and the aisles were easy to follow. The size of the store was pretty perfect because I didn't have to walk around too far to find where everything was. Parking lot was a decent size and we found parking right away. Even our checkout experience was fast as there was no line, and yet the store was pretty busy for 7:30pm. The cashiers were fast and efficient and ours was super pleasant and friendly. She even gave my little one a roll of beautiful floral stickers. I feel like I've missed out - cuz me and my kids will be back for more snacks sometime soon. And by the way, the carrot cake was chef's kiss! read more

"Trader Joe's" is a boutique version of grocery store. This is my go-to Trader Joe's though it's not that close to my house, but it's conveniently located near CTA Addison Brown Line so it works for me to come after work. Other than the normal grocery items, the international frozen food definitely catches my attention. One of the repeated buys is the Taiwanese Scallion Pancakes. They are easy to prepare. Once I fry these on a skillet, it's ready to go and all I need is to find my Sriracha sauce. Sometimes, simple food pleasure can just be found in a neighborhood Trader Joe's! I stress less when I shop at a Trader Joe's. They have very talented cashiers who work fast and bag the items systematically and efficiently. There are many times that had to ease my compulsive urge to purchase more than the essentials because I'm open to try them all. I certainly behave and only pick up 1 box of mochi ice cream every time I pass the frozen dessert aisle, so a pad on the shoulder. All the Trader Joe's locations I have been to aren't large, in comparison to big bucks grocery chains out there, yet it makes me feel less overwhelmed as a shopper. The atmosphere is comfortable for the most part. I would say the frozen aisle can get congested and there is no way I can blame the shoppers being curious and adventurous. read more

I'm not even sure where to begin with this. I've never felt the need to write a yelp review in my life but what just happened was really upsetting. Long story short my service dog was with me on this quick trader Joe's trip and I was approached by a worker who asked me if my dog was a service animal. I explained he was and then this man proceeded to ask "what for" which caught me very off guard and taken aback by this question and reluctantly I told this stranger my personal diagnosis. To which he didn't even give a response he just scoffed and turned away and continued talking to his co worker and walked to the back of the store. I froze afterwards because I didn't want to discuss that with a stranger , I was by the employee door where I could very clearly hear the employees talking about me and my service dog being in the store. I just wanted to cry. I've worked as a waitress and bartender on and off for years, I understand what these people deal with in a daily basis. I was trying to follow the rules of their establishment but was left feeling pretty defeated. I understand asking if the animal is a service animal and I understand not wanting pets in the establishment, but if you say service animals are allowed then why treat guests who are following store polices like this? read more

I should really go to this Trader Joe's more often. The alternative is Diversey which is usually packed full of college students and much further from the train station which is my primary mode of transportation. Looks more local families than college students. Getting older so the shorter walk is appreciated in the winter with my old rusty joints. Good thing they have a decent assortment of buttons and the same great products. Brown line is always much less crowded after Belmont which is A-ok to me cause I'm usually leaving with three reusable trader Joe bags. I have a collection. Today I'm rock the sardine bag and the extra sturdy tan with blue straps which I highly recommend due to its increased depth and strength. Trader Joe's makes my work lunch tasty and economical which makes my 'appreciate you' just come across more authentic. read more

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For the most part, I've pretty much have only had good experiences at this Trader Joe's. The parking lot is not very big like typical TJ fashion, so if you are coming via a car during peak shopping hours, good luck to you. It's a close walk to the Brown line L station which may be convenient for some. Most of the employees I've encountered here are typically friendly and helpful as well. I would say that's always generally across the board for Trader Joe's though which is why I love returning. Prices have certainly gone up in the last few years with inflation and COVID, but I still find TJ's to have certain items that I can't live without and still (IMO) affordable when comparing to other general grocery stores such as Jewel Osco or Mariano's. I really wish they'd put a Trader Joe's in the Andersonville/Uptown area. It would flourish. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This may just be the best TJ's in the whole city. This review is not an exaggeration or a joke, please take it seriously. Are the parking spaces too small? Of course they are, it's Trader Joe's! Should you be walking or biking here anyway (If you have the ability)? Of course you should! This is truly a neighborhood spot that's in between Roscoe Village, North Center and Southport. A short walk south of Irving Park and short walk north of Addison. The staff here is always amazing and willing to help you find anything. They'll even go as far as letting you know when seasonal items will be back, looking at you Green Onion Pancakes. Employees at TJ's are always great, but the A-Team really works at this location. No need to comment on the food selection, but you know it's always well laid out and organized. Everything is super fresh. Excellent wine, beer and alcohol selection. If you need something, anything, TJ's beckons. This specific location. read more

12/04/20 - Who doesn't love Trader Joe's? They have all the necessities of life. Things like Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Ciabatta rolls w/everything (they make such awesome sammiches). They also have a ton of prepared foods for those lazy days when you don't feel like cooking or going out. You can just pop something in the microwave & viola din din is served. I made a killer pork roast last night that was marinated in orange juice, lime juice, fresh oregano, cilantro & tons of garlic w/salt & pepper. I sliced a few pieces of the pork, toasted ciabatta roll (from TJ's), little Mayo, some aioli garlic mustard (TJ's), tomato, blue cheese (TJ's) avocado & arugula (TJ's) There are so many options to create foods that don't break the bank that taste awesome freshly made. (Better than most restaurants too). read more

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Love me a good TJs, and this location is no exception! It's actually even better than the one on Diversey in my opinion. It's much more spacious and less crowded, so a win/win! The staff (like most Trader Joe's) are super friendly and knowledgeable. This location is also EXTREMELY efficient when it comes time to check out. Rarely am I waiting in a line for longer than a few minutes. I love all the specialty items Trader Joe's has to offer, which is why I try to make a trip here at least once every few months. Some of my favorites include: the orange chicken (!!!!!!), everything but the bagel seasoning, chili onion crunch, chocolate peanut butter cups, cookie butter, and hold the cone ice creams. Okay, I actually have a lot more favorites than I thought. A must is coming during the holiday, because they offer so many fun limited edition items and holiday treats! On top of everything else, the price is right at Trader Joe's. If you haven't hopped on the TJ band wagon yet, what are you waiting for?! This location is a great place to start :) read more

I LOVEEEE Trader Joe's BEST GROCERY STORE EVERRRRR There's so many good things I could say about Trader Joe's their selection is phenomenal they have so many custom items, and the prices are so very fair, despite the inflation crisis read more

Love this Tjs! P much nothing negative to say as they keep it well stocked, well run by good fun ppl, and it's p big. Parking is usually easy unless you go on a super busy day like day before holidays. I don't love that there's a resident homeless person outside by the pet store but it is what it is. He doesn't bother anyone so even when I go alone as a solo young woman I don't feel unsafe. 10/1 Tjs read more

We drove a few miles out to get here to find the hours we're different that advertised on their website. The staff were very rude and could only reply on repeat "sorry" as they hid behind the door. I've never had a bad experience here before, but I've never seen these folks. As a manager, I'd be pretty dissappintrd if these folks represented my business. Do better read more

Trader Joe's - Rude Staff - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm going afther 7 pm no line no waiting covid 19 era 6 ft apart the cashier want his feet away but ready for my debit or cash read more

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I'm unsure what was going on today, but the cashiers were extremely rude today. The cashier didn't even hand me the receipt and just stared at it as it came out of the machine. After eyeing it like 3 times, I walked back to grab it. It just wasn't the best start to my already hectic day. read more

I've stopped by this Trader Joe's multiple times, and it never disappoints! From fresh flowers to fun greeting cards, to top tier customer service to a variety of TJ classics, this spot offers a ton of standard grocery staples plus a million and one splurge options. There's a fair amount of parking, and the area is very walkable. read more

They had EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING in stock, super helpful, great service, fast in and out and really really helpful on the phone. Nothing but super vibes. A+ read more

This is my favorite grocery store for sure. Great produce, really good selection of souses and frozen food, good wines and my favorite - you can pick up only a couple of beer cans, you don't need to take 6-pack. Also, the personnel is very nice and helpful, I always have a great conversation with them! read more

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My 2 trips here were so frustrating that I now go out of my way to the TJ store in River North. As an ER doctor intimately familiar with covid, I can't understand the attitudes, ignorance and paranoia in this store. If I managed to take care of the sickest covid patients with respect at the beginning of this pandemic (while wearing a 2-week old recycled mask), I think the employees here should know better than to treat me (or anyone else) like plague. First: no shopping baskets, "because the carts enforce social distancing" I was told by a monotonic voice, no eye contact from the employee - is he even talking to me? But 1) the carts take up SO much aisle space they actually force people into tighter spaces closer together. And 2) the carts take much longer to clean than baskets, what a waste of employee time. Second: "we'll bag things up in your reusable bags. But stay 6 feet away from me" at the register though we're all masked. It significantly slows down the transaction (read: more indoor air each customer is breathing in the store) and, more importantly, makes zero scientific sense. You'll touch (and breathe around) my dirty used bags, but somehow the air I breathed in your store for the past 15 mins won't reach you because 6 ft is that magically protective?! I've given in-person feedback to the manager on their bizarre rules and rude service but alas, no improvements. read more

Anita was a pro grocery bagger tonight. Her cashier (I cannot remember his name) was also very cool to talk to. Throughout the store I was greeted by people, who gave me great recommendations and were very kind. Thank you! I just moved to the area and will be back. read more

I reaaaaallly want to give this location five stars. The staff are friendly, the store is well stocked and clean. Honestly though, the parking lot alone makes shopping here a nightmare. Spaces are limited and very small. If you come weeknight evenings or weekend days you're better off parking on Lincoln and walking over. Inside the store can also get very congested depending on when you come to the point that you can't really maneuver a cart around. read more

This is not my normal Trader Joe's, but I was up more North than normal, so here we are. TJ's, regardless of how much I love the prices and the quality of the goods sold, most stores are really hard to find anything. The aisles kind of make sense, but not really. They are usually discontinuing items and replacing them with either different or new items entirely. This concept is fantastic, but it's just really hard to navigate the aisles sometimes. This particular location has a large parking lot, but only offers baskets and large carts - unlike my usual spot that offers the smaller double decker carts. Then, you pair that with ALL THE CHILDREN. I honestly forgot that entire families grocery shop. I really did. No shade to families, but holy balls you guys. All in all, I got what I needed for the next week's meal prep, which was the entire point of my visit. read more

Absolutely love this store! My mom loves Trader Joe's, we go shopping all the time together. She's the person who introduced me to this store. The staff is very helpful, affable and professional. Great selection! Affordable! I'm impressed. The organic and non organic products are great. I spend so much at Jewel, whole foods and other stores. read more

My heart gets so happy just thinking about my neighborhood Trader Joe's. The staff is fantastic. Bright, bubbly and kind. I've never had a single cashier that hasn't engaged in conversation. Not the awkward, forced conversation, but authentic conversation about weekend plans, the olympics, or whatever is happening in the news. The food is fantastic. Fresh, organic produce that isn't overly expensive. I'm head over heels for all of their "reduced guilt" frozen foods (especially the macaroni and cheese!). And when I need a good sweet treat, I always grab their chocolate covered pretzel slims, mini peanut butter cups or mini chocolate cupcakes. So many choices, so little time. The customer service is fantastic. I've had cashiers let me try things before purchasing so that I know if I want to buy the particular product or not. Sometimes they've saved me from a return, because I really didn't like whatever we sampled. And speaking of their return policy, that's fantastic, too! If you don't like it, bring it back. No questions. Trader Joe's = LOVE. :) read more

Trader Joe's - The prettiest of flowers for $3.99. Always grab a bouquet. :) - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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amazing staff! everyone is very helpful the produce is always very fresh and the snacks are always stocked. I love how close it is to the pet supplies plus too read more

Where do cashiers get off making fun of customers or commenting on what a customer is buying? The last time I was there I was mocked when I was asking my Grand daughter to do something as they were saying ya (her name) do this do that, mocking me. What gave them the right to do that?! Other shopping trips am asked about the amount of certain items I am buying like multiples of one item. Why? They need to watch their mouths!!! They are nothing but low level workers who can't get better jobs!!! read more

Whether you are shopping at the River North location or the Lakeview or anywhere in the Chicagoland area, you cannot go wrong shopping with Trader Joe's! I love their food, art and friendly atmosphere. read more

Maybe this is the place to go to if you rely mostly on frozen or ready meals because I saw an aisle full of such food. Not a lot of options when it comes to fresh produce. Rates are a bit on the higher side. For a person like me who cooks every meal from scratch, there is nothing much to choose from. Big turn off is they use loads of plastic to wrap things. Each cabbage , cucumber or vegetables which can easily be left to be picked up normally without a cover is wrapped in plastic. The only things I ended up buying were honey peanuts and milk. read more

This has already been a favorite location for me... but this morning set it above all others by a LOT! CLARK, WOW! What an amazing human being and employee. While picking up some treats for the other volunteers at Nourishing Hope this morning, Clark dropped everything and took me to the goldmine. Perfect suggestions, customer service, and just genuinely caring! Then TJs even threw in a free pie as a thank you to the volunteers and staff! Thank you Clark read more

Two thumbs up and an enormous high-five to Trader Joe's crew member (employee) Linda. I was there around noon, yesterday. Needed to get a couple of necessities. But I always make a point of stopping to check out the latest collection of orchids. And there, I saw the most beautiful, healthy phalenopsis just begging me to pick it up and take it home. Two stems, full of fresh blooms as well as blooms yet to open. Only $12.99. How could I not? I finished my shopping and went to check out. I mentioned to Linda, the cashier, that I'd visited a local nursery the week before. Buying an orchid is my annual birthday gift to myself. I told Linda that neither of the orchids I bought from that other place was nearly as beautiful as my TJ's selection. Without missing a beat, Linda said "Happy Birthday Month! This one's on the house." I just looked at her, without a clue what to say! Obviously I hadn't been angling for a freebie. But I'm grateful. Thank you, Linda. Thank you, TJ's. You made this year's birthday just a little brighter and more colorful. read more

Trader Joe's - Thank you, Trader Joe's, for my 2019 birthday orchid! - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am very impressed how they have the Covid -19 Procedures and how they are protecting both their employees and customers. The line is intimidating at first but it moves fast. I've waited 2x and I wasn't in line longer than 7-10min. It really is for our safety and theirs. Makes my shopping a little easier with these uncertain times! read more

It used to be my biggest nightmare to go anywhere near this place on a weekend, but this past weekend it was unavoidable, so I gritted my teeth and off I went. To my surprise and delight, my visit was an absolute breeze. I had forgotten that CB2 closed, and with that, it meant more parking and an expansion of TJ's. Even though there are still moms who insist on letting their little darlings use the mini shopping carts, I can't even complain because the aisles are wider and the store feels less crowded now that there's more room to maneuver. Bonus: Their wine department has expanded! I will no longer fear coming here on a weekend or feel the need to pop a valium first. read more

I love this location all the employees are so sweet and it's not a fake I have to be at work smile. This location is also stocked with items I'm always looking for. Nigel was awesome when I went yesterday and gave me a sample of one of my new favorites. I appreciate when there's exceptional customer service. read more

My dog loves TJ's Beef and Bean burritoes. He eats them frozen, like a frozen burrito "bone". This is not a surprise, since they taste like dog food to me too. If you don't like processed prepared food, as I don't, you won't like TJ's. As I don't. read more

Read all the reviews before coming here, and so glad I did because I could have avoided a really annoying parking situation. I hate looking for parking in parking lots, and by coming late at night on a Saturday night, there was plenty of parking available! Staff here is very friendly and they have the same variety of foods that they have at other Trader Joe's. products I have recently discovered found ! Kumato Brown tomatoes Dried flattened banana ( not avbl at all locations) Butternut squash risotto Caramel Chai Latte ( new ) Holiday macarons!!!!! Lemon Ginger Echinecea drink Seeded sourdough baguette Light brie Gingerbread cake mix I always look forward to shopping at TJ's because of all the unique and affordable products they have. read more

Give it up for TJs. They have so much good stuff packed into those aisles. Greek chickpeas and dolmas are my current favorites. I think my dollar stretches by a 1/3 over Whole Foods. Except for certain produce and the water refills, wf is TJs bitch. And the employees are more engaged and friendly, read more

I have no idea what I did before Trader Joe's came into the area. Well yes I do...spent alot of money on healhier food at the other grocery stores in Chicago. I buy about 90% of my groceries a week now at Trader Joe's. Their food is tasty, healthy and so affordable. The staff is friendly and helpful. This past week when I was at check out the checker noticed that my peppers looked a little funny so he called to have someone get me another carton. Well the other carton they brought me really didn't look that much better and since that was the last of their stock they gave me both cartons for free. :) I love TJ's. I just wish they had more locations in the Chicago area. I live in Edgewater so I mostly go to the Lincoln Avenue store but I would love to have one built in my area. read more

While I visit many Trader Joes around the city, I've never thought to review any of them as going to the grocery store is just part of my daily life and usually doesn't require any kind of shout out. But that was before my recent visit to this location on the afternoon of New Years Eve. Let me tell you that this place was PACKED! The lines to check out had to have 25 people in each and stretched from the front of the store all the way to the back. The wait in line was easily going to take 45 minutes, let alone any shopping we needed to do. Everyone (including us) was grabbing their last minute party items and what could have been a major melt down- the staff was handling it all with grace and ease. How could this be? Where were the meltdowns, the constant paging for help, the irritability that would have come in the local Jewel or Dominicks? Even the patrons seemed unfazed by the wait which just goes to show that the prices and selection at Joes offset even the most irritable of situations. When I finally got to the check out counter- the guy who was working there actually smiled and wished us a happy new year, apologizing for the wait in line. It was a little like being in the twilight zone but in a good way. Not sure what they are piping in to the air in this place, but whatever it is, I hope other retailers get a little of it. Thanks Trader Joes. You've renewed my faith in the retail system! read more

Holy shit. This Trader Joe's is my own personal Hell. Seriously... ... no. Seriously. In the past, I have always gone to Trader Joe's for my stocking up my wine bar needs. Without any shame (because I didn't know any better), I will admit that I used to be a 2 Buck Chuck lover... but I've grown. They do have a great selection of delicious yet inexpensive wines. I realized, at lunch, that our wine bar was almost completely depleted... and we were hosting an Oscar party that night. Champagne is REQUIRED when watching the Oscars... so I begged my dude to stop on the way home so I could "run in" to Trader Joe's and stock up. Run in?! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA... not gonna happen on a Sunday. Instead, I found myself submerged in my own personal Hell. A Hell filled with an insane parking lot, screaming children running their mini carts into my shins, pushing yuppies and angry hippietards stocking up on their organic hand soap. I pushed through the nonsense like a linebacker and ran straight to the wine section. I very quickly (I knew my dude was throwing a temper tantrum out in the car with the looks of that parking lot) threw six bottles into a basket and ran to get in line. Shopping time: less than 2 minutes. I turned the corner... and stared with a gaping open mouth at the line. 8 people deep?! YOWZA. Quickly, I picked a line and jumped into the fray. 5 minutes... 10 minutes... 15 minutes... I had time to check in with a quick tip NEVER to go to Trader Joe's on a weekend AND write my review for Pho 777... all while standing in line. 18 minutes after getting into line, I was finally out the door with a box full of wine (ok, I'll admit it... and three boxes of Joe-Joe's too... we love them). I looked wearily for my husband in the sea of motor vehicles and then noticed a speeding streak of gray car going down Grace. Running, I made it... and I could tell from the defeated look in his eyes that he had been emotionally destroyed from this experience as well. Never, ever again on a weekend, Mr. Joe. read more