I love this place! I mean, come on, it's Trader Freaking Joes. No, but seriously, it has a great vibe, good selection, reasonable prices, and very friendly staff. That being said, they have a lot of processed foods that are perhaps not that great for you, but I'd choose them over the options at most other grocery stores, and they are less expensive than what you'll find at Whole Foods. The produce is a bit lacking and a little pricey. A lot of the premade produce section items are also approaching Whole Foods pricing, but you do get the convenience. There are quite a few items that I routinely buy here, which makes this place a solid part of my grocery rotation. I tend to stock up when I go. Between the canned and frozen section, I will make the case that this place has you covered if you want reasonably healthy food you can "cook" (or mostly combine) at home for a quick, tasty meal. Pre-cooked frozen rice and veggies, along with the falafel patties make a great lunch you can prepare in 5 min, and just needs a drizzle of oil and a dash of spice. They also have some simple and inexpensive bean burritos that I lovingly refer to as emergency burritos. With a splash of Trader Joe's verde salsa, and a few frozen mixed peppers, and a little of the southwest corn, this becomes a very filling meal that looks a lot fancier than you'd think. read more

I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's. It was the one grocery I missed while I lived in Colorado. It's a great store for interesting and healthier snacks, frozen foods, affordable wines and beers, and all for a great price. I'm not in love with their fresh produce, though, as a lot of it doesn't look so fresh to me. Not the place to buy your whole/fresh veggies unless you are desperate. Everything else is fabulous: ready to roll out pizza dough, seasoned and ready to grill meat (try the bulgogi, not bad at all!), hummus... I also like the nice selection of cut flowers they have when you walk in, though I suppose it just tempts me to buy them every time. I wish they would build another bigger Trader Joe's with a bigger parking lot! It is pretty small and crowded. All in all though, what's not to love? read more

This Trader Joe's is by far my favorite grocery store in the Greater Cincinnati area. Trader Joe's truly makes it easy to eat healthy, especially if you live a busy lifestyle, which I love! They have a lot of different salad mixes that come with toppings and dressing. I also love their frozen foods section. Some of my favorites are the cauliflower fried rice, turkey burgers, superfoods pilaf, and acai packets. And when you are in the mood to treat yourself, Trader Joe's has some incredible options for that as well! Their speculoos cookie butter spread is to die for! One of my other favorite parts of Trader Joe's is how friendly their staff is! They are more than willing to help you find what you're looking for and grab you something from the back if you can't find it on the shelves. I also love that they always have samples in the back of the store. I love trying new things and have discovered some of my favorite products by having the opportunity to taste them in store. read more

Ahhh Trader Joe's! I love Jungle Jim's to get my health food, but sadly it's too far for a regular visit :( That's where Trader Joe's comes in! I shop for my own groceries, because my dad has an obsession with Hamburger Helper and my mom has an obsession with fish stew and rice. This doesn't mesh well with a hummus addicted teenager. Therefore, Trader Joe's is my favorite place to get salads, chips, hummus, guacamole, coffee, pesto, sparkling water, bagel chips, mmm:) I especially recommend guacamole hummus. I've always mixed guacamole and hummus together, and they do it for me for a lower price:) As said before, parking is a bitch, but if you get there at the right times (say, 3PM on a weekday) you'll be just fine. They really should expand...buy out David's Bridal. No true Cincinnatian would be caught in a David's Bridal gown;) read more

There has always been a Trader Joe's nearby everywhere I have lived, so I was relieved to find out there is a TJ in Cincinnati as well! I love the selection of frozen foods, which actually taste surprisingly good. I especially appreciate the Indian food (garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, paneer tikka masala, saag paneer, butter chicken)-- very decent, and useful when you need a quick meal. I also love the mushroom risotto, flatbreads, frozen fruit, Asian entrees. Fresh produce is so affordable, including some organic options. Delicious samples await at the back of the store. Customer service is excellent. A great selection of cheese. Meats are pricier. In any case, Trader Joe's is an excellent choice for a grocery run. read more

Trader Joes! I love you but your parking lot is way too small and I get claustrophobic when I try to shop on a Saturday. Other than that, I have zero complaints. Trader Joes's store brand is comparable if not cheaper to many name brand and Kroger brand products. I find the quality to be very high and the taste to be incredible. I love the variety of "lighter" options they have too. Hello light guac. They have a variety of fun hummuses and dips that I always look forward to that won't break the bank. I'm a snacker so I love trying fun dips with broccoli, carrots and crackers. Their frozen section rocks; tons of fun, ready-prepared dinner options that make weeknight meal prep a breeze! I'm a fan of their chili lime chicken burgers but have yet to sample something I've disliked. Warning you now that it's next to impossible to leave TJs with JUST the items on your grocery list. I always end up grabbing random chocolates / cookies I never planned to buy, but they are always delicious. Other things to expect at TJs: Friendly customer service, 99 cents for a dozen eggs, and a product guarantee (If you don't love it, return it--totally did that with their pickle popcorn). read more

I've recently become a Trader Joe's addict. I have lived in several cities with Trader Joe's previously, but never made it to one before last fall when I finally went to the one in Dayton. Now that I am living in Cincinnati, I am so glad that there is one nearby! This location is bigger than any others I have been in. It beats the Dayton and some Boston locations (and trust me they love Trader Joe's in Boston). I was pleasantly surprised when I walked in. They have a decent sized produce section as well as a whole aisle for breads! There was a nice lady making everyone coffee and spinach quesadillas. Note to the lady: if you are going to make quesadillas, don't microwave them! They probably just didn't give her a stove. I was also surprised by the amount of alcohol they had. They were advertising something called the flying monkey which ended up being a wine by some shark guy. I think he is a golfer? There was a whole eight feet devoted solely to Charles Shaw!!! Since it's the only Trader Joe's in Cincinnati, there aren't many other options unless you want to drive to Dayton. The Dayton location is nothing compared to this one! read more

I love Trader Joe's! From their cookie butter in the peanut butter section to their filet minor in the meat dept. I trust their products! They have a great wine selection, as well. I always check out the employee picks. I've never come in contact with an employee that wasn't friendly and helpful. I've just about stopped shopping at Kroger unless I have to. It's always so full of stickers and employees shopping for customer pick ups you can't get through the isles. Between Fresh Thyme and Trader Joe's I am able to get everything thing I need or want. read more

I'm a regular here. I may not do all my shopping, but there are many things we think of as staples that we have found at Trader Joe's. The masala burgers (found in the frozen meatless section) are amazing!!!! It's like an Indian samosa flattened into burger form. They used to have an Indian relish that was amazing as a topping, but alas, it's gone. Their Chicken-less and beef-less strips are really really good. We made bulgogi with the beef-style and it tasted great. The chicken-style is great in Indian sauces or fajitas. Their wet cat food has very little junk or veggies (cats don't eat veggies, duh.) and is cheap. My cat loves it. We also like the frozen Indian samosas, frozen tempura veggies, veggie springrolls, wheat-free frozen waffles and more. read more

Must buys Pretzel crackers and pub cheese. Warning this is addicting! Frozen chicken tikka masala Chicken Chili Lime Burgers (150calories) on British muffins yum Spinach pizza Chive yogurt dip with naan Quinoa (I just recently made this and I love it. So much better than brown rice and really healthy!) I could go on but now I'm hungry read more

Trader Joe's was a frequent stop for me when I lived in the Northwest. Though the Cincinnati location in Kenwood isn't at all close or convenient to me to use in the same way as I once did, I really appreciate the area having a store here. When I first moved here years ago, it was new. I was excited! And still am to visit when I can fit it into an outing. While it doesn't fit the local, in season, niche of a place like Findlay, or the one zillion brands per item model of a Kroger, there are some staples and frozen/prepared foods that I do enjoy here. The staff is nice. Price is a bit high (but usually worth it for taste, convenience, or both). Selection is... select. I repeat, this is not a Kroger-like store, and if you don't expect that, you won't be disappointed. I spend $75 here every time I come, but appreciate some of the tasty foods I once had on a regular basis. If you like good food (and reasonably priced olive oil, wine, nuts, and dried fruits) don't miss it! read more

Love this TJ's! Parking is terrible during busy hours, but the staff makes up for it!

Best small grocery store in Cincinnati. Most of the stuff they have is private label - which keeps the cost down. The employees are what makes this place great. Stop by next time you are in Kenwood! read more

Who doesn't love Trader Joe's?! I mean honestly! It's so hip, employees are great & the food & drink selections are unique and high quality! My last visit there was just as great as I remembered. When my friend, who had never been to Trader Joe's before (blasphemy I know!) and I asked an employee a question about cheeses, she gave us such detailed information and was very friendly. Our cashier was sweet and ended our visit well! Great experience! Great food! Oh and I can't forget the four bottles of three buck chuck I bought (Charles Shaw wine $3.79) read more

Just moved to Cinci and was ecstatic to shop at a trader joes that everyone speaks so highly of. Unfortunately I found it a bit overrated. I was shocked to see how processed the foods they sell were. Smaller than I hoped for but prices were better than whole foods for the clean food items that I found. Will probably go back but not on a consistent basis. I fear I may have built it up too much in my head. read more

Service is friendly, helpful. Stock of my favorite things are usually there, so that's always a bonus. Prices are super affordable for both prepared foods and produce. Only 2 watchouts: parking and checkout lines can both get insane on sundays and most evenings since this store is cozily located in a busy complex. Over of you shop at the right times, though, it's a great experience! read more

I received the most beautiful bouquet of flowers that I have ever received.from my son for Mother's Day...and I am 69 years old! They were from your Trader Joe's Store! The bouquet is now a week old and it is still PERFECT&BEAUTIFUL! I have always been thrilled with products purchased, courtesy of Trader Joe employees, and the cleanliness and organization of your store! (One time when it was raining and I was unable to go into the store on my mobility scooter with my son, the cashier gave him a flower to give to me !.....AMAZING!) THANK YOU,Trader Joe's! Wish I could post a picture! read more

Trader Joe's. Man, oh, man. How I love you and your delicious meals, almond butter, produce, hummus, sourdough baguettes, peanut satay sauce, food and coffee samples, and snacks! This particular store is much larger than most Trader Joe's I've ever been to. It is always clean, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, and their beer and wine section is very nice. They have food and coffee samples, as I mentioned earlier, but also wine samples! If you bring your own grocery bag, you get a raffle ticket so you have a chance to win a prize. (I've yet to win... boo!) My only gripe of this particular Trader Joe's is the parking. My god, what an awful lot! It is way, way too small for the market and DEFINITELY too small to share with David's Bridal and a Verizon Store! Still, I'll happily drive around the lot a few times to get a spot. I love TJ's that much! read more

Dear Trader Joes, Please come to NKY. Love, David & Family OK, that's out of the way. Next letter will be to Costco. Trader Joe's is a favorite of ours - reminds me of growing up & finding new, exciting things to try with my parents. We like to adventure through the food - there's usually something "normal" with a "not-so-normal" twist to it. Samples are always ready, and there's usually a coffee sampling area near the frozen section at this TJ's in the Kenwood area. So, what's great about TJ's is that they have many of their own products (Trader Joe's Brand, Trader Jose's, etc.) And many of these products are very good, and the prices are affordable on these products. I would suggest trying their Yogurt and cheeses. What's not-so-great: they have many of their own products (no, that's not a mistype). The downside of this is that they often only carry their own products and not a second brand/heavily marketed brand. White-whole-wheat flour is my beef currently: they do not carry another brand, only TJ's - and we've had two unusable bags (unless we're dusting our counter for bread, I suppose.) Redemption: Their return policy is amazing. Return anything for full refund or exchange. Seriously. Customer Service: TJ's pays their people well, and you can't just "get a job" at TJ's. They have standards here, and it shows. I've had many an interaction with workers here and it was obvious that they were willing to go to great lengths to make sure I was taken care of. Checkout is easy, and the workers are very friendly. Wine: 3-buck-chuck and a 10% discount on boxes of all wine. For the size of the store, the beer and wine selection is pretty diverse. Check out TJ's - let me know if you find any of the "White-Whole-Wheat" problem-products so I can steer clear. Peace! read more

I dropped into trader Joe's twice last week. Nice store but it's designed for and visited by one or two person households. It's full of singles, DINKs, and empty nestors. All fine by me but there's not enough variety there for a family of four+ middle class folks. The main benefit I saw was that it wasn't a mega-market. I've no problem with a mega-market but sometimes I don't want to park in an outlot and walk into a warehouse. Since I don't do the shopping in my family I've no idea about prices but my wife said they were mostly good. The staff was friendly also. I went on a weekday afternoon and was able to find some specialty honey I'd never had before and a couple snacks - including some delicious sweet potato chips. However, we also went late afternoon Saturday and it was jam packed. Too packed. I got claustrophobic. I'll pop in sometime while driving by but otherwise I'm just not up for it. read more

This was my first trip to Trader Joe's and I will definitely return. Their staff is really friendly and helpful. When I asked where to find the soy chorizo (highly recommended by a fellow vegetarian), a young lady eagerly led me to it. They offer an amazing assortment of vegetarian dishes in their freezer and refrigerated sections. I've had the Paneer Tikka Masala so far and it was delicious (even if the sodium is a bit much). While you're there, don't forget the Two Buck Chuck (although, sadly it is now Four Buck Chuck). Trader Joe's has a unique selection of inexpensive wines that is sure to please. Cathy, a very affable and informative lady, rang up our purchases. When she noticed that I chose quite a few vegetarian Indian dishes, she recommended a cookbook, writing down the title and author on a post-it note. Now, that's service! read more

Who doesn't love Trader Joes? My only complaint is that there's only one in the Cincinnati area and it's so far from our house! I love to shop here! They test all of their products before they sell them so you know they are offering you quality goods. Some of our favorite products that we purchase include; soy chorizo, fresh pizza dough, hummus, meats, dried fruits and nuts, rice, pasta sauce, frozen fettuccine, cocoa almonds, naan, and their Fruit Floes (frozen fruit Popsicles) This was practically are regular grocery store when we lived in Seattle. Their prices are very reasonable and they are always offering new items. read more

First TJs I ever went to. Love it! I'm glad to see that Louisville and Lexington have them now, it's about time! There used to be plenty of Central Kentucky cars in the parking lot, people would really drive up from those cities on the weekends just to shop at Kenwood Towne Centre and TJs practically across the street. Yep, TJs is the bomb! read more

Eat healthy on a budget. Those are pretty much the only qualifications I need met for a grocery store, and this place meets them both. Plus, my cool wife loves it, so that's a plus too. read more

Trader Joe's - Best wine stop I know of. - Grocery Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

By far Trader Joe's is my favorite place to get my groceries. The produce is pretty much always better than your standard Kroger fare, and there are oodles of strange food items that are a lot of fun to try, like my all-time favorite: plantain chips (which they keep moving around to different shelves, but oh, I find them every time, like a little piggy sniffing for truffles). I also like stopping by the back table for a free coffee sample as well as whatever food item they might happen to be sampling. Oh, and major props to their women's multivitamin for being the only one I've ever found that doesn't make me sick to my stomach. It's a little on the expensive side, but I feel it's completely worth it to avoid daily nausea. Some of my other favorites include pretty much all their hummus-related products, the salsa verde, the chocolate-covered pretzel thins (which myself and a BFF call "crackzels"), and their amazing wine selection, just to name a few things. I could go on, but the list is vast. Another thing that bears mentioning is the incredibly friendly and helpful staff. I always seem to have a delightful conversation with the check-out person, and always seem to leave with a smile on my face. read more

I love trader joes...its organized and they always have fresh veggies and fruits. I like the "local farmers market" feel. They have a lot of good ready to eat meals. I always stock up on their Japanese edamame fried rice, orange chicken, chicken enchiladas. They have a good variety of frozen appetizers that are pretty good too. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Store is always clean! read more

Trader Joe's has to be the most underrated grocery store! I love this place! I have been there numerous times but while in the store on my most recent trip, I thought to myself "why am I not here more often"? The store is small, it's not your typical grocery store. I love all of the organic and natural quirkiness of it all. Everytime I go I fine something new! And the wine and beer selection is great! I picked up my favorite bottle of moscato and found a couple others as well as some Rhinegiest offerings as well! Seriously, why am I not here every week?!? read more

Oh Trader Joe's... how I love thee! There's tons adn tons of reasons why you should go if you haven't already been there (uhh... "2-Buck Chuck anyone??), but my big draw is the frozen food section. I've found cooking for one a little difficult and unrewarding at times, so their frozen prepared foods are fantastic! Aside from your huge selection of international cuisines and how tasty they are, they are CHEAP! I can easily get out of there with a week's worth of GOOD food (lunch and din-din) for $40. (And a minimum amount of dishes to wash after that!) There's all sorts of sites you can find online that review Trader Joe's items, and I highly recommend them. I love their Fearless Flyer, but there are certainly some hits and misses... so I get the real skinny from the reviews. A few hits - the chocolate croissants (frozen, to die for), chicken salad (refrigerated prepared foods), Cuban style black beans (dry goods/canned section - GREAT over some rice with a little cheese and salsa), any of their frozen burritos/enchiladas, pesto pizza & pizza palermo (both frozen). I just got a rice cooker, so my current favorites are the BBQ Teriyaki Chicken and the Broccoli & Water Chestnuts in Mushroom Pepper sauce. (both frozen) Throw in a few cashews to the veggies and you've got a GREAT meal!! read more

What can I say about Trader Joe's, it was the best and is the best. I cannot wait until they open one here in NOLA. From the great selection of exotic foods to organic goods priced way better than Whole Foods, Trader Joe's is a winner in my book. read more

I come here about 4 times a month. I've been to many Trader Joe's in my life but this one has always been my fav (and not because I live in Cincinnati) the staff is so friendly and helpful. the shelves are always stocked with what you need and the best part is if you don't like something then just bring it back they will refund it, no questions asked. read more

Seriously? I get how people love their dogs but must you bring them into a grocery store. Aside for the smell, I am allergic so had to leave due to cough and my throat started feeling like it was closing up. Its too bad because there was so much I was looking for but was unable to stay. read more

This is place is tucked away in the corner farish from the Kenwood mall, but still worth the hike for delicious specialty oatmeal, wines, pasta and sauces. read more

I love me some trader joes. The prices are decent. The food is above average. Their plantain chips are awesome. The parking lot is quite small and can become a cluster when trying to park. Their employees are always friendly. Next time you're at trader joes, don't forget the cookie butter. Yum!! read more

Going here is fun. How many times can you say that about picking up groceries? Yeah, I consider myself a foodie, so it might not be your kinda fun, but finding mushroom brie, rainbow carrots and chicken soup dumplings, I like it. Their frozen foods section is one of the best areas, with lots of foreign foods, fancy appetizers & a variety of gourmet pizzas (truffles, shallots) & frozen, sugary treats (frozen bon bons.) The prices for their gourmet cheeses are really reasonable, better than Kroger. If you go to their website, they feature new & seasonable products too, that you can then search out on your trip. Staff are also helpful, going to check if something isn't stocked. On my last trip, I must have been asked 5 times if I needed help with anything. Favorite products: inexpensive Fontina cheese; frozen chicken wontons I can then add to soup or broth; frozen brie en croute; a crazy delicious combo I've never seen anywhere else, a hybrid pretzel croissant. read more

I love the Trader Joe's in Kenwood. The produce is wonderful , the cheese selection is great and in general their grocery selection is good. The staff there has always been pleasant, helpful, cheerful and knowledgeable. Even if you have to stand in line to get in during the pandemic it always seems to go fast and I have never felt like I had to wait too long. Understanding that they are doing this for my safety as well as others helps. read more

In terms of good, organic food stores, Trader Joe's is usually my last stop. I do love their cookies (notably the peppermint Joe-Os near christmas and the maple ones) and a few of their signature items are great. Everyone comes for the cheap but good wine. They have a few great items. This location is also always over-crowded which means almost no parking, crowded aisles (like really awkward kind of crowded) and long lines. Overall, I am never really impressed. The bread is nothing special, and the things I can get there, I can find elsewhere and better. I rarely stop here anymore. read more

My favorite grocery store of all time! Trader Joes has the best food around. No matter what you like, the TJ's brand of that food is sure to be awesome. I love the pizza, many of the cheeses, the cereal, the yogurt, cake mixes, ice cream and who can forget the wine! Cheap, cheap and fantastic! The staff are always super friendly and helpful. I like just talking to them when I'm checking out. They seem to genuinely care how my day is going when they ask. Overall, if I haven't been shopping in a couple weeks and REALLY stock up by filling up my cart, I spend about 1/2 as much as the other big grocery store chains. They get 4 stores instead of 5 because of their meager selection of household and personal hygiene items. But you don't come to TJ's for that stuff anyway. You come for the FOOD! (Try the sample bar in the back- always something yummy and usually a good idea for dinner). read more

This Trader Joe's has an extremely friendly staff! I usually go in looking for my basic items; they're cheap and tasty here. My favorites being the $10 boxed wine, Gummy Tummies, and party crackers Like most TJs they offer a taste testing of highlighted items and this staff is super helpful and willing to make a great suggestion for dinner. I work at the Kenwood Mall so a stop here after work is an easy dinner solution. read more

Trader Joe's is my absolute favorite grocery store for many reasons: 1) the ambiance- fun, friendly staff, always interesting foods and inspiration, 2) Trader Joe's label is ALL non-gmo!!!! 3) great prices especially for organic foods as compared to other stores, 4) unique offerings in every department 5) their no questions asked return policy, 6) great selections in the wine and beer. I see they have two dollar signs that indicate their pricing is average but I beg to differ. Their cheeses, pizzas, crackers, dog food stuff, supplements (the only ones from which I notice some benefits!), dressings and olives, jarred sauces, pasta, chips, juices and more are all great prices when compared with traditional and nontraditional stores. read more

TJ's is hit or miss for me, but in the end I don't think I could ever live without it. Yeah, I have to round out my shopping at a "mainstream" grocer, but I need my TJ's. There are some favorite products that have been discontinued, and other things I've not liked, but in the end, we're stuck together. My favorites: extra firm tofu, Charles Shaw Pinot Grigio, recycled toilet paper, and the variety of frozen treats. Some convenience items are expensive, but cheeses, wines, and staples are generally cheap. Plus, if you don't like something, they'll take the return and give you cash back. My biggest problem with them is how crowded the parking lot is - but once inside, the employees are generally super willing to help and there's never too long a line at the checkouts. read more