The parking lot here stresses me the fuckkk out. Like my blood pressure goes through the roof. Compared to the other locations, the flower and plant sections need help. Wouldn't return read more

Wanted to check out Trader Joe's in Clifton, NJ very pleasant experience. It was a busy Sunday afternoon. Parking was very easy. Loved the outdoor fall display. Walked over to produce and samples were being served of tasty butternut squash risotto! It was so delicious, that i ended up purchasing a bag. Goes great with fish, poultry, vegetables, or a stand alone meal. Of course I needed to stock up on my stash of pumpkin seeds, trail mix, and other nuts that I love to snack on at home or while on the go. Check out was interesting, so used to being directed as to which check out register to head over to. This location customers can pick any checkout counter they wish. All of the store personnel are friendly, everything is stocked nicely, and organized. Definitely would visit again. The atmosphere is great! read more

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This is technically my local Trader Joe's and they did not disappoint on my first visit! Lots of shopping carts available and a beautiful little plant section in the vestibule before truly entering the store. The store itself is one of the largest Trader Joe's I've ever shopped which makes for a pretty pleasant shopping experience. Their instocks were great and there was plenty of help from the staff if needed as well. I did discover expired soup in the refrigerated section but when I informed the employee she immediately checked the dates of all the soup in the case and apologized. There were tons of cashiers available to check me out yet the store had zero bags available... I am not sure if this is now the new norm since I've moved back to Jersey but I of course had my own bags in my car so I had to wheel my shopping carts to my car and transfer the items. Overall a good shopping trip and I'm glad this is my local store. read more

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I love this Trader Joe's! It's got a great selection and the employees are very kind and helpful. The food sold here is great and they also have great products that are gluten free for those who need it. The interior is very welcoming and there is some beautiful art on the walls and signs. Only downside of this place is that the parking lot can be a bit hectic sometimes, though that's usually only a problem on the weekends. read more

Trader Joe's - Plant selection - Grocery Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Staff is great and so is the selection. It's just a smaller location with a lot of traffic. You have to visit on the off hours. Parking lot can be brutal. But the staff and the selection makes up for it. read more

I love going to this Trader Joe's! I love their variety of products and find their prices to be reasonable. It is my go-to place when I want to buy fresh flowers. They have a really nice selection and it won't break the bank. The store is laid out well. Once in a while, they do change the way things are arranged but I just like the fact that the store is relatively small and I can go in and out quickly. Not to mention the fact that I can buy products that are not available at other chains. Trader Joe's crew members are always very helpful and friendly. Shout out to Aleeza who helped me find my overnight oats! The parking lot can be a bit of a challenge if you go on weekends or right after work, however, once in the store, shopping is always a pleasant experience! read more

Love shopping at this location! I frequently shop here for my groceries and love the fresh selection & Trader Joe products. Recently, I stopped in and bought some flowers to create an arrangement for my mother's birthday. It came out beautiful and I could make it exactly how I want vs a more expensive florist. The worker are always friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this location if you love in the area read more

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Who doesn't love Trader Joe's but can we fix the parking lot situation please? It's almost impossible to park read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I Love Trader Joe's! Everything about the store is perfect! Friendly staff, great food choices, & easy to navigate. Only problem with this store is the parking lot is always full and hard to get around! I do love it here though and will go back! read more

Trader Joe's never disappoints. They're always well stocked and the staff is always ready and willing to help with questions and guidance. I really appreciate that the cashiers bag the groceries. The cleanliness of the store is also very appealing. The food is always fresh and the staff creates a really good shopping environment. I highly recommend this Trader Joe's location. read more

The produce quality has improved and so has the parking situation. I guess just don't come between 8-9AM and you're good. After 9 AM it pretty much empties out and there's plenty of spots left (barring some upcoming holiday.) read more

I enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's. They have a variety of different items that you can't get at other grocery stores. This specific location, their parking lot, is very small and tight, so parking can be tough and stressful. But once inside, the store itself is pretty spacious for trader joes. Some of my favorite items to purchase here are their dips, dark chocolate peanut butter cups, and frozen food items. Especially their orange chicken. I love making that meal at home. It's awesome, great flavors, and pairs well with their fried rice, too. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any frozne meals or snacks here, as everything is delicious. But those peanut butter cups are a must buy when shopping, lol. Their pre-made salad kits and sandwiches are some great pick-up items to eat during the work week as well. This place can be a little pricey compared to other shopping stores, but it's a nice switch up to come every month or two; to load up on items for the house. read more

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Not a fan of this location, they don't restock often. It's crowded most of the time. Westfield is a much better location, this store is closer. read more

This place would be a perfect 10 if they had a better parking lot! The parking lot is way too small for the amount of stores in the shopping center here... It is also a nightmare to get in our out of... All that aside, TJ is amazing!!! For those of you that do not know, TJ is owned by Aldi Nord! The 3rd largest supermarket chain in the world. TJ's has tons of self labeled items that are amazing!!! Most if not all of the store is organic, and sourced as locally as possible. From fruits and vegetables to meats and cheeses, its all delicious. TJ does a great job of finding really nice unique items from all over the place. My wife and I especially love coming during Christmas for their Christmas specials. Id list all the things we love from here, but that would be too long! Their frozen items keep really well, and with a tad bit extra seasoning, most people do not realize that it was frozen! We really like their frozen Chinese food. Their pizzas are killer also!!!! Staff is super friendly and helpful!!!! Store is always clean. They make sure that all the shelves are stocked properly all the time. All in all, if you don't mine a wait getting in to the parking lot, this place is a great super market. You will enjoy anything that you buy here. read more

Very nice grocery store. Very spacious and and prices are good. Kevin Ramierez, a store employee was very helpful and made the experience of shopping much easier. I recommend coming here if you're in the area. Ask for Kevin, he will assist you well read more

5 stars!!!! One of my favorite Trader Joe's locations I've ever been in. Of course, with the staff was above and beyond. Young man who was cashing me out, even gave me a free branded bag because I forgot to bring one with me. 5/5 read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

I've lost my patience with this TJ location. They need to step up their protocols with proper food handling. I'm sick and tired of buying spoiled meat from this place. My wife bought a pack of 85% ground beef on Sunday. Tried to make my son a burger on Monday. Sliced open the plastic top and was assaulted by a vile fart smell. The expiration date is for next week!!! I really don't understand. No, we didn't save the receipt. And no, I don't feel like spending 5 bucks in gas and spending 15 minutes fighting over a parking spot to get a $6 refund. You guys ruined dinner. Thank you, Joe. Update: bumping up a couple of stars for exceptional service. Manager Mike called and made it right. Honestly, there's no denying that Trader Joe's has the best customer service in retail. read more

Trader Joe's - Ground beef sharts. Vile. - Grocery Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Love Trader Joe's as I've been to many in New York. However, my first time shopping at this location, I left with some moldy ravioli. I didn't realize until I took it out of my fridge and saw the white spots through the package. So disappointed, and I never had the time to return to the store. I had to thoroughly check the rest of my groceries and eat my other ravioli's with caution. Not only this, but I had to circle around the lot multiple times to find a parking spot. Kind of inconvenient with all the one ways and small parking area, but I think it was during peak time, so it's understandable. This review is just based off my first time coming here, and I'm sure their quality assurance isn't horrible, so I'll definitely be coming back. I'll just be inspecting my groceries better at the store next time! read more

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Food - great selection! Always restocked and full. Never missing items. Service - kind, quick, attentive, warm. Ambiance - aisles are a little slim and the store itself could probably be a bit bigger with how crowded it gets at peak times. Same with the parking! Parking lot is small for how busy it gets but also if you circle around once or twice usually a spot opens up pretty quick. read more

I must say I am a sucker for flowers and honestly this Trader Joe's location has a great selection to choose from! Although I don't have many great things to say about their parking (always packed & small) their location totally differs. Everyone is extremely nice and helpful, not to mention everything is always organized and clean. The different samples don't hurt either and are different a crowd favorite as well as a reason to add another thing to the cart. Love coming here! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

This is a nice Trader Joe's location (when not crowded). They have a parking lot but it can get packed to the point where you can't find spots. The staff is friendly and helpful. They had all my fall pumpkin needs. Still not allowing you to bring in your reusable bags so paper only. read more

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CANNOT TRUST, DON'T SHOP AT JOE'S!! POISON CHOCOLATE In consumer reports Feb 2023, i learn how trader joes chocolate is extremely high in LEAD & CADMIUM. I have been buying dark chocolate at trader Joe's trusting them for quality. Just CANNOT trust TRADER JOE'S. I will not shop their anymore, my family health is more important. 2nd Just a lack of cleaning equipment. Get cheese repeatedly at trader joes and the cheese gets moldy in a few days. I cannot understand how they just constantly get moldy cheese in days. I buy costco, bj's and never issue. I bought 4 cheeses for a weekend get together and 2 days later, chedder is green and wet in sealed pack, Brie had yellow slimy spots. read more

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Always like Trader Joe's quality and selection. Employees are always upbeat and friendly. Prices are fair. Good selection of produce, meats and deli. This location can be at times difficult to park. read more

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Today was the first time my I stopped by this Trader Joe's. To me Trader Joe's has always been dependable, friendly and my go to for all my shopping needs. I am a healthcare worker and never had issues showing my ID at the door at other Trader Joes (Edgewater, NJ) where I would promptly be let in, with workers thanking me for my service. So it is of no surprise that it was extremely disheartening when I showed up to this store after working 12 hours in a hospital with sick patients to purchase some groceries for dinner; when the front door worker asked me "is there a reason why you cannot wait in line" of course I responded I just got out of work and needed to pick up a few items. In all honesty what answer is he expecting asking that kind of question? I would rather him just tell me to wait in line which I would have respected more than this condescending question. I would welcome him with open arms if he ever showed up at the hospital, but maybe my response to him should be the same if he ever shows up at my ER entrance. Thank you to this Trader Joes for honoring this frontline healthcare worker. read more

As with all Trader Joes, parking is tight and sometimes you will literally need to follow people out to their cars to just get a spot. Nonetheless, like all Trader Joes, the associates are all friendly and groceries are all quality products. I believe that there are only 2 locations that sell alcohol and this isn't one of them. There are associates in all of the aisles of the store, so if I ever need help finding something, which I frequently do, there always someone there to help me. I appreciate the cashier double bagging everything, there was this one time when a cashier didn't bag for me and I ended bagging everything myself, with one bag, and the bag totally failed on me. Keep up the good work. read more

10/10. I love this place. Only downfall is the parking. It's always crowded. But during quarantine they have gone above and beyond. I love coming here and seeing them wipe down and sanitize each cart. Makes you feel extra safe. To top it off I walked out today after shopping and my bag ripped and food fell near my car. Not even a minute later a worker ran out to help me out with a new bag. The workers are so sweet and caring! I can't say enough good things about this place! read more

This location is fantastic. Every time I come here the workers are always so friendly and that's the main reason I keep coming back. Yeah I know it's Trader Joe's, they're all trained to be super polite. This clifton location is something different tho, I mean they're always in a good mood. That's pretty much unheard of, in my book anyway. Yes, the parking is crap. It is a smaller store, you won't find your 2 buck chuck here, no alcohol for this location. Yes, this shopping plaza is crazy and it gets packed. Come during the week! That's my opinion, I never come here on weekends. I try to do my shopping here on weekdays. It's definitely more bearable. They always have a great stock of whatever you need, great cheap prices for quality things. Trader Joe's is known for their "as organic as it can be" ingredients, things you can pronounce. They always live up to that too. Some of my favorite things are their frozen veggie fried rice for quick dinners, healthy salad dressings (at a good price too), their cheese samplers, frozen dumplings, yogurts, healthy variety of snacks and last but certainly not least my dog LOVES the organic dried chicken breasts. I buy 6 at a time I swear the dog is 7lbs and he goes through them like no ones business. It's great that they offer organic treats for our furry friends too. There's fresh flowers as soon as you walk in, then you're hit with all the baked goods. Who can complain? If you're in the area and haven't tried out this supermarket, I highly suggest you do! read more

Love trade Joe's for their staple products. Vegan nuggets Cauliflower tempura Apple sausage Everything you think you don't need they have it lol. Place is clean and always stocked the employees are always so nice. Now with this Covid pandemic, there is a bit of a line to get in but it's goes pretty quick. They hand you wipes for your carts and offer gloves and hand sanitizer. read more

Have never really shopped at Trader Joe's before but stopped bye after always passing it. It's a smaller store and it seems to get pretty crowded. They have a pretty good selection of things you won't find in regular grocery stores ( European candy, frozen dinners, snacks etc.) I bought chicken Parmesan on a stick, and frozen fried rice and they were both good and inexpensive. The parking lot is sort of a pain....it's on the end of a strip mall and was even packed on a weekday so be prepared to battle for parking. All in all I will probably stop back when I'm looking for different items for dinner. read more

Love shopping at this TJ's, or any TJ's for that matter. Staff are helpful and polite, there's a fun variety of products and the best part is the free food & coffee sampling stand! This store is conveniently located on Route 3. Parking near the store can sometimes be hard to find on busy days, but since its located in a shopping complex, there are always more parking spaces further away. Prices are reasonable for certain items. Meat here is generally more expensive though. My favorite products are: - Frozen berries - Cauiflower gnocchi - Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah - Triple Cream Brie - Zhoug sauce - Organic, plain whole milk yogurt - Butter waffle cookies - chocolate babka read more

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Being in this part of NJ is great in that you're never that far away from a Trader Joe's. This is centrally located on Route 3. And despite being in a very busy area, doesn't seem to ever be out-of-control busy like some other locations. Parking is ample. Once inside, you'll notice how open this one feels compared to other TJs. That's a good thing, because as any regular knows, weekends can get pretty nuts sometimes. Well laid out, friendly staff, clean. A very good TJs for those in the area. read more

Good food, but getting into the store is a problem. The parking lot sucks! There are always people fighting each other for spots. I finally yelled at TJ management the other week. Told them to assign a parking attendant to direct traffic outside during busy hours (which is much of the day). read more

The prices are a bit high for average items and there's really nothing special about the store. One thing for certain is that the Men's restroom is disgusting. I would have posted a pic but my husband said he thought his phone would throw up if subjected to take a photo. Hopefully they will try to do better in the future. read more

An employee from the store stood in front of the door 10 minutes before closing and refused to let people in the door. Something store managment might want to look into.... read more

I've been shopping at this trader's location for 3 years now and I have to say that I love it. I'm such a sucker for traders. I buy flowers, produce, veggies, dog snacks, ect.... & on a weekly basis. This place never fails me. If I don't see items I want on the shelves, the employees check in the back room & BAMMMM! The only downside to this location is the parking. It gets super packed and parking can be an issue if your impatient like me. I mean, I always find parking but still :) You still get a 5 star rating Trader's!!! read more

I was extremely happy when Trader Joe's in Clifton opened, no more trips to Paramus or Wayne for groceries, yay! Ever since being introduced to TJ's a about 5 or 6 years back, I have done a complete overhaul of what I put in my pantry and how I cook. I am more conscious of looking closely at the ingredients in what I buy and because of that I love how Trader Joe's selection makes it easy to shop. A warning, by Saturday night this TJ's sells out of almost everything. I find that the best time to shop here is early morning (close to opening hours) on Saturday, the store is then empty and shelves stocked. As has been my experience at other TJ's, the staff here is very friendly and helpful. Last visit there a team member overheard my conversation with my children, we were planning out our menu for the week (home dinners and school lunches), the team member joined us to get suggestions and also offer ideas, pointing out things to us as we walked around the store. That never happens at Stop and Shop or A&P! Another favorite feature of the TJ franchise is that, they are not advertising and doing product placements of things I don't want my kids eating at their eye level. Its a relief that I can walk around the store selecting my shopping list while my kids are busy trying to find the shark or whatever the "goal" of the day is, so that they can get a sticker or lollypop at the end of our shopping trip. Some of my favorite TJ's Products: Chocolate Lava Cake (YUM!!!) Honeycrisp Apples (for pie making, delicious - only store I have ever found it in) Whip cream Tempting Trail Mix Coconut Milk Almond Milk Texas toast bread Lavender Salt Scrub Fresh mozzarella in olive oil Mojito Salmon Love the "nuts" section - I make homemade nutella buying the ingredients here :-) read more

Trader Joe's - Emergency purchase, for a count chocolitis episode - Grocery Near Me - Clifton, New Jersey

Great TJ location. The key thing when planning to visit here is to get your timing right. Try to go during non-peak hours when it's teeming with customers and that parking lot is packed. Outside of those times, grocery shopping here is great - well stocked shelves, organized, overall friendly staff working here, and easy to get to location off of Route 3. Recommended! read more

Any place that feeds my caffeine addiction with complimentary coffee has my heart. My favorite place to do grocery shopping. Love their cheese section and all the little unique foods you can find. Not the place for everyday essentials such as toilet paper, paper towels or cleaning products. Rather for those who love to cook with high quality ingredients and different flavors. read more

I was super excited when I heard that they were putting in a Trader Joe's closer to my house. No more dealing with Paramus mall traffic and saving me from 25 minute ride. The store is kept clean and orderly. The employees are super friendly and welcoming. The variety of food is much better than the Paramus location. I love me some Trader Joes and this just made my year!! read more

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This is my first time ever visiting a Trader Joe's but I pass by it all the time. I have to say that I love everything about this place. The staff is very friendly and super helpful. There is someone at the entrance who sanitizes every shopping cart. The store is pretty neat and clean, there are people constantly restocking the shelves. There is also a big parking lot but it can get pretty crowded on weekends. Came on a Sunday morning, there was a long line but it moved pretty quickly. read more