Love popping my head into a local Trader Joe's to see what is different. Always a fun time. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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I love Trader Joe's bc they have healthier options and many snacks and goodies that are quick to eat and easy to prepare. They have free parking (get it validated while at the store) which is a gem in the downtown area. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Great place to buy international food that are at great prices. For a huge pot of fresh mums, and 2 bouquets of beautiful flowers, I only paid around $33 total. read more

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I would really go -50 if possible. They got rid of the free samples and the beer selection is absolutely awful. They used to have all kinds of interesting beers you could put together in a mix of 6 and different kinds things and now it's basically wheat ales and $20 hard seltzers and teas which are absolutely gross. It would also be better if the store opened earlier and closed later. The bananas are great though. read more

I do wish that Trader Joe's was a bit closer to me, because the prices are so reasonable. Additionally, they do make great tasting food. Even though, I have been having weird reactions/food sensitivities to some ingredients lately that make my belly not so happy and brain (I'll get headaches and feel pretty weak all over and shaky), but they're food is very tasty and affordable. It's also really well stocked and organized though they do get extremely busy and trying to manuver my way around the aisles can be a bit challenging. Nonetheless, I went yesterday more towards closing time, and similar to Fresh Market, they are very understanding and they don't like push you out or anything. They will let you shop literally until closing time. I also appreciated how they had security go up and down the aisles as well. I wanted to give a shout out to a cashier named Andy who was very patient, kind, and friendly. A smile goes a long way and sometimes a smile can cheer someone up and his friendly, congenial nature made my day. He was also very helpful though I wish they would give the the TJ's cashiers chairs to sit on because they have to stand stationary in one spot the whole day for who knows how many hours. I feel for people that have to be on their feet all day, but what I appreciated was the fact that even though it was cloaing time he still treated me as I was a guest that he just greeted early in the morning at the atart of the day. I like to recognize those who put extra effort forth and he deserved it so I hope his manager can recognize that. Overall, I think Trader Joe's has an excellent product(s) on their hands and is a well run machine which speaks to administration at the top and how they wish to have their stores nationwide managed. I do wish there was one closer though, but it's not thag bad of a walk and there is always a bus one can take as well. Plus walking is good for you, or good exercise...I just believe in giving credit where credit is due and it's pretty amazing because everytime I go there is always someone restocking the shelves and they work so fast and so diligently too. Like yesterday there was a woman stocking packaged salads (though I do enjoy salads, it's not my go to when I am super hungry) but man was so fast and efficient. Same for this other guy in the Asian inspired foods aisles, like he was making sure that the freshest items were at the top of each stock pile. I was truly impressed. I am sad that I missed out on the Trader Joe's tote bag sale, but hopefully there'll be another one:) I do wish they were a bit bigger in size though because then you could use them as bags to shop with while there at the store and it's good marketing for them, like how Aldi has this giant recycable tote bag...I wish Trader Joe's did the same....maybe one day‍ Also they have really lovely peonies available now. Flowers make me happy read more

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Poor service. Some staff do not exhibit professionalism. Last night, we witnessed a male staff coughing at a customer by the window and desk and did not cover his mouth. Very disgusting behavior spreading germs everywhere. The staff is a white man with gray hair in a pony tail or short bun. He is tall, maybe 6 feet or taller. No effort to cover his mouth. Several issues with staff manners in the aisles and check out this year. Need better customer service training and hygiene training. Don't cough on customers. Learn some manners. Do better, Trader Joe's. read more

The staff here is very nice and accommodating. If you have any thing that you need to return or swap out they will take care of you. This location is always out of sardines unfortunately. Their food selection is vast. Everything I get has been fresh no issues. I did get an almond crinkle. It was not what I expected it tasted like perfume. I do not recommend that dessert but their other desserts have been amazing. I can't wait till they make the maple cookies again. Some of their special desserts are seasonal. The store is very clean. It does get packed and crowded around rush-hour time and it can impact your shopping experience but just have patience. The lines are always long. read more

The staff here are so kind, professional, accommodating, and hard working. I cannot say enough good things about them. The store is clean and organized. The food on the shelves is always in-date. This location also has parking which is very convenient. read more

The location of this place is great! It is busy though but I wouldn't doubt it for any minute. I restocked on the items I use and brought the seasonal items also. TJ is just an awesome place! read more

I love this store. And one of the reasons is because of how well trained the employees are. There is one cashier that stands out her name is Dominique. She has excellent customer service skills. It's a pleasure being waited on by her. Another reason I love this store is because they are well stocked and they're frozen foods are excellent. I've also been purchasing flowers. They are always fresh and they have a wide variety. This grocery store is so much better than the grocery store on State and Ohio. read more

I've seen this Trader Joe's when traveling to Chicago but I never actually stopped in until today. When I travel for work I like to get some non-dairy milk that I can have in the mornings, and I figured they would have a good selection. They have both non-refrigerated and refrigerated non-dairy milk. The fridge in my hotel room is rather small so I started off looking at the non-refrigerated. My favorite is almond milk but not the unsweetened, and unfortunately most of their selection was unsweetened. I ended up buying oat milk since it had 4 g of sugar. I did look at the refrigerated milk as well, they had what I wanted but it was in a standard size which I think will be too big. I came here on a Sunday night and it was kind of insanely crowded, lol, but I suppose that means it's Trader Joe's! I also perused the snack aisles and they have a lot of really nice stuff, if I wasn't in town attending a candy conference I would have bought some snacks for myself. Overall I would return to this location. read more

I love this Trader Joe's! The employees are so friendly, everything is well organized, and the parking is (while still pretty stress inducing) one of the better parking situations I've seen at a TJ's! It is a bit of a hike for me to get here, but I come every month or so to stock up on my favorite items. I love the variety of produce and frozen foods. The snack items are also wonderful. I also really like the selection of florals. I threw a party with a DIY bouquet bar and picked up a bunch of flowers from this location. There was a great variety and pricing is not bad. The cashier even comped one of my bouquets as a gift since it was my birthday - this was an extra special touch that was so thoughtful and keeps me coming back. read more

Since discovering Trader Joe's, it has become my go-to destination for groceries. Trader Joe's at River North location may appear compact but they pretty much have all the stuff that you would expect at most TJs! TJ and Whole foods are the only two stores that keep bringing in innovative healthy Vegan products. The staff at Trader Joe's River North is consistently amicable and helpful, adding to the overall positive shopping experience. Its downtown proximity enhances its convenience, making it my top choice for grocery shopping. I highly recommend this store with an enthusiastic rating of 11/10! read more

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Sweet spot, normal Trader Joe's. Just as great as all the other ones you see across the country. The workers think it's funny guests take pictures here. read more

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there selling eggs that have no omega..yoke is yellow...false advertisement and there avacados never ripen evenly or at all ..sprayed with chemicals ...the eggs in california are bright orange. chicago..your getting ripped off!!! read more

We have one of these but ours does not sell "hard liquor". This place was down the street from our hotel. So that was a pleasant surprise. We tried the bourbon, and vodka both were decent. We had to doctor it up a bit with limes, a little juice, but the fact that we were able to get snacks, a little food and drink in one place was a plus in our book. I had forgotten to bring a bag, and the cashier was kind enough to not charge me for one. I reused it the rest of the trip! read more

The folks who work at this Trader Joe's location are literally the nicest, most helpful people on the planet! I needed help ordering lots and lots of flowers for an event. The manager helped me with all of it and the flowers were sublime! The staff loaded all the flowers into buckets and I to a cart and told me to just bring the cart back when it convenient for me. I have never encountered a less than absolutely pleasant person working there and that is something for them to be very proud of! Keep up the great work! read more

Very friendly people. Store is clean and well stocked. Parking onsite. Well worth stopping in

This is my favorite grocery store. Things are priced just right. I prefer getting fresh cut flowers from here because of the price and the quality. The produce is of great quality as well. Do try their salad kits which are delicious. They also have ready to eat meal kits. Some of the favorite things to pick up from this grocery store are juices, coconut water, fresh produce, ready to eat salad kits, frozen Indian food, canned fizzy juices, potted plants. Also they have an amazing customer service, the staff is great, super nice and helpful. Have had the same experience in every Trader Joe's store I have been to. Highly recommend this grocery store. read more

Travel- May So this my first time reviewing a grocer but this is one of my favorites and I was so happy it was within walking distance during our stay. We gathered quite a few things and even left the unopened items for the staff that we couldn't take on the plane. Love this place. Please try the tangerine juice if you're on the fence I always have to get 3 as they get gone pretty quickly at home. read more

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I believe a Trader Joe's should be on every corner like a gas station They have just whatcha need! read more

Trader Joe's - I can always depend on Trader Joe's. Even when traveling - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great place to get your waters and snacks if you are staying at a hotel in the city. It's so conveniently located just a block away from Michigan ave. I went here on several occasions and the lines were never too long. Very clean and well organized! read more

Love the products ( not so much fresh produce),prices and locations. 2 peeves , they get you hooked on some delicious product only to take them off the shelves permanently. Generally grumpy and surly cashiers. Some are great but most of them act like they are giving you a handout. Don't even crack a smile. Stand and glare at you glumly as you bag your own items if you have your own bag, even if you are trying to get your card out to pay and/ or putting away items in another bag. read more

This store is never nearly as crowded as the one on Diversey. I have been to Roosevelt 2-3 times and the waiting is pretty reasonable. They have a good selection, not too pricey but not super cheap either. I do wonder why all TJs have such SMALL checkout areas. If they don't want the conveyor belt, fine, but why have this 10 inch wood platform that only 4 items can fit on at a time?? (Apologies, I don't have a picture but you all know what I mean right?) I like being able to fit a lot of products on at the same time, then watch the checkout screen to verify prices. What engineering genius thought this up? read more

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

Great store with great produce selection and wide variety of alcohol and wine. Prices are very fair and everything is well stocked. This location has a security guard working. read more

My favorite store to get my groceries, I'm in this store a couple times a week picking up items for my daughter and I lunch. This location is always fully stocked, always playing great music (I have my own karaoke party whenever I visit) and everyone that work there is always helpful and friendly. (Tip: Sunday and Monday evenings are super crowded) read more

I love love Trader Joe's. I go about once a month. The selection is unique. The service is quick and friendly.

This is my local TJs. It's straight to the point and like every other TJs except it gets super duper packed! That's the only con. Otherwise, great store! read more

This place really is fun! I like how they "ring the bell" if the cashier "needs assistance." I stopped by here on Christmas Eve and these are some great finds and "reasonable prices" -Argentinean Malbec=bottles start around $7.99!!! -Fresh Tangerine Juice-$3.29 -Herbed Butter (great for veggies)-around $3.00 -Huge Slab of Havarti Dill Cheese-around $3.00!!!! -Huge box of cherry tomatoes with the vines still on-around $3.00 My cashier "needed assistance" and rang the bell when I was checking out-she noticed that the Tangerine Juice Bottle was leaking and immediately another associate came over after the bell ding and went back and returned with a fresh-properly sealed bottle! YAY! Plus it was nice conversation while we waited! Great options, reasonable prices, phenomenal customer service... DING..DING..DING! read more

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My go-to local grocery store!! While Sundays and Mondays can be a bit of a madhouse, I find they are always quick to re-stock. Anytime I have issues finding a specific item or notice something is out, employees are always so helpful to check the back. When checking out, no matter which register I go to, there's always a friendly person making the check-out process quick and efficient. read more

First thing... they offer free parking BUT it's only 60 minutes. I thought it was 90 and got hit for $28! Expensive lesson. So, if you have a lot of shopping to do and yo have driven there, be mindful of the time limit! I'm super mad about it. The store is clean and employees friendly. I was dismayed to hear 3 employees (females) working by the cheese dairy corner and one girl blurted out very loudly the "f" word. Yowza! I'm not gonna go tattle, but tact, please. Good selections of foods, although I find some of their fruits/veggies to be lesser quality at times. Great location, just be careful of your time if you are driving and park there. $28 was highway robbery. They should move to a validation system. Or I'll buy less and get out quicker. read more

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Trader Joe's is awesome! This is the only grocery store that sells fantastic frozen food that tastes like actual food! The produce section isn't the greatest, but the wine and frozen food section makes up for it. There is an abundance of wine ranging in price points. We love the white wine selection at this particular location. Chips and snacks are amazing here too. We love the white cheddar puffs and tortilla chips. I also really like the frozen artichoke dip. So yummy! Trader Joe's is a perfect combination of heathy and tasty foods. Frozen eggplants, delicious rice dishes, the list goes on and on! Obviously it's Trader Joe's, so it's awesome, but this TJ's in particular just makes me extra happy! I'm an odd person that goes grocery shopping when I'm stressed to relax (instead of clothes, I shop for healthy food, okay). The people here are just always so kind and always have a smile on their face, which puts one on mine! Not to mention, there are always samples of something, be it chocolate or wine, they got it! I come here quite often and plan to keep doing so! read more

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I think their products are great. The problem is the staff. They do NOT bag your things if you carry your own bag. They watch you do it or push it but they do not bag for you. Management needs to talk to them. They are cashiers, bagging is part of their job. read more

We love Trader Joe's. We buy their quart jar of cranberry juice, dilute it with equal part water, add their Stevia that comes loose in a jar and drink it for breakfast every day. Delicious, healthy and almost no calories. We also rely on their crumbled blue cheese to flavor our lunch salad and their Belgian chocolate bars. We have 2 squares after both lunch and dinner as dessert. They sell their own brands and prices are generally lower than at other grocery stores, including wine. Their fresh produce has been improving lately and I like their chicken. read more

Trader Joe's - We used tools, banging in the floor and brute strength but Wevcan't get peanut butter from this jar. - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is doing a great job as they keep shelves full and a big variety of products. And it's the only place where I haven't picked up somethig spoiled any time read more

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

This is my go to neighborhood TJ's and I'm so grateful to have it so close to me! The staff is super friendly and since the pandemic - has been doing a great job with ensuring that the store doesn't get too crowded, wiping everything down, and restocking their shelves! I can't imagine not living close to a TJs - a lot of my weekly staples come from here, but my all time favorite section of the store is the cheese section! They have a great variety of cheeses and they're all super delicious and affordable - if you haven't already, be sure to try my faves: olive oil and rosemary asiago, Italian truffle cheese, any of the goat cheeses [blueberry is amazing], and the wild mushroom brie! Their wine section is also great! While this particular store is on the smaller scale when compared to most TJ's, they still usually have ALL the stuff I love [and their cheese and wine section is not skimped on]! I don't have a car and am able to walk to this location; however, if you do have a car, they have free parking for shoppers for 60 minutes on the 2nd floor of the AC Hotel garage! There's an elevator that takes you straight into the store. The address for the garage is 630 N Rush Street - follow the signs to make sure you enter the section specifically for trader joes! read more

I had no idea there was a TJ's here! I wish I had known when I was working in the city more. Anyway, this location is awesome! I love that they have free parking and you can walk right into TJs, no need to go outside. It is a bit smaller than some stores, but they had everything I needed! I am guessing most people walk to this store so the parking lot was super easy to find a spot. They even had all the seasonal stuff. Hooray! read more

This store has been incredible, produce management, keeping aisles clean, friendly staff....and during Covid, they've been so super on top of protocols. I love the location, love the people and love the products, it's consistent in an inconsistent world. read more

This is not my usual Trader Joe's and after getting the lay of the land, I was able to find most things I needed. This store doesnt have as many frozen options as my normal store, but it does have a substantial fruit section, as well as wine and spirits. We did make the mistake of driving and picking the one parking lot that is not accepted as a TJ validation. So we paid 16.00 for about 40.00 worth of groceries. read more

Depending on when you go, this TJ's can have a line outside. It probably takes anywhere from 3-7 minutes to get in depending on the line. I would say they're sometimes out of items if you go on Friday's or the weekends, but they still have all the important items. They don't always have all the seasonal items or run out pretty quickly. The employees are all so nice here. I love this Trader Joe's!! You can check on Instagram for their latest seasonal items that come to stores every couple weeks. read more

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

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Unless you're made of money and can drop $100 at Whole Foods every day, Trader Joe's is a fine alternative. Sure, the selection isn't as vast and the ambiance isn't as hipster, but for commoners like me, that's just fine. This place has everything you'd expect from a Trader Joe's, including prices, which were in line with my local TJ's back at home. We were able to get our snacks, wraps and more on the cheap. Vacationing on a budget. TJ's is never really a great option for produce, both in terms of selection and price. But we didn't find a good produce alternative nearby, so this place had to do. read more