We were on our way to the San Diego Safari Park when we did a quick pit stop to pick up snacks and drinks at Trader Joe's!! As always, the store is bright with pretty displays of flowers and flyer items of new foodie products! The employees are always stocking, ordering, or helping someone. It seems like the most friendly people here. Trader Joe's is in the smaller scale for groceries. However, don't let that fool you! It has your produce, frozen meals, meats, snacks, drinks, baked goods and more. It has flyer items. The uniqueness makes us frequent the store over and over again! Overall, we love shopping at all Trader Joe's locations. We bought chips, popcorn, cookies, and coconut water for this quick run! Ample parking early morning. read more

One of my favorite places to shop....they have a nice selection of foods...and wine..the people who work here are very helpful they keep the store nice and clean and organized. The only things that annoys me is that they stop selling some of the things, that I really like. read more

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Five stars for Emily at Trader Joe's! She noticed me in another line and kindly waved me over to hers, which was so thoughtful. She was warm and genuine, and asked how I was doing--when I mentioned I was buying treats for my grandkids, she smiled and said how neat that was. It was a small moment, but her kindness and sincerity really made my day. read more

Jenn was super friendly at the cashier. The store has notes on when they will restock. There was one employee who I think was shopping and off duty; she was also friendly and recommended some items to me! The parking lot is a little bit of a pain, but people are generally nice here. I've had positive experiences every time I came. Fruit prices were a little more expensive compared to other grocery stores though, so I mostly came here to buy souvenirs~ read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

Pros: great selection of unique food items, friendly staff, clean store, quick checkout, large selection of frozen foods, many vegan/vegetarian options, affordable prices Cons: they get busy, parking lot can be difficult, they don't always have the same items read more

This location has the most amazing staff... fun fast and friendly! Waking up to Better Buzz then Trader Joe's is quick and easy way to jump start your day:) read more

nate and the managers yesterday.. you are the best. you saved the day. you made my day so incredibly special. you went absolutely above and beyond. more than you know. thank you so much. read more

Love coming here. I enjoy the quality of the fresh foods & fruits. Also so many fun chips every time. The pastry section also gets me. I recently started getting into the frozen section. I have been enjoying their orange chicken recently. There are also so many beautiful flowers. I enjoy the pasta section too, I would recommend the black pepper pasta with their Alfredo sauce. I also sprinkle in their mushroom powder seasoning on everything. Staff is always friendly but I hate how they are constantly stocking the aisles while you are trying to shop. It's really hard to just get what you want when they are always in the way read more

Brett is kind and was so helpful. He helped me while I was in the store and I really appreciate it! Thank you for making my shopping experience easy! read more

I have never had a bad experience here but I wanted to thank the staff for being so kind; I dropped a salad on the floor because I was carrying too many things in my hands, totally my fault, and I was mortified. They were genuinely so nice about it though and made me feel at ease. The cashiers were also really nice too! Thanks guys read more

I miss having Trader Joe's! Had to pick up a few of my favorite items. This location is easy to get to but the parking kind of sucks especially when it's busy. They everything well stocked and friendly staff. read more

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This is a great Trader Joe's. What really stands out is the service. During a stop here about 3 years ago, the cashier asked how my night was going and I mentioned that my son was going to get discharged from the NICU the next day, and she stopped to listen to my story. She shared that she had had a NICU baby too, and she left me with a bouquet of flowers. I left crying at her kindness. I think that's what really sets it apart from other grocery stores is that you actually feel valued as a customer there. Their snack lines are delicious of course, some of the best gluten free options ever, and this location is always clean and organized. Like every Trader Joe's, parking is tight, but not anything too unmanageable. I'll be a customer for life. read more

Close to home and a staple grocery store for majority of my needs. I love the variety of produce, fresh flowers and premade and frozen meals readily available for someone with a busy work schedule. Low, competitive prices make it hard to go to any of the other grocery stores in the same area. Every employee interaction I've had has also been top notch. Everyone is very polite and informative with any questions I've had. read more

This store was clean and all the employees were kind. I did want to give the manager a shout out for the tote bags this am at 11:30! Thank you for helping us! -Lynn read more

Trader Joe's - Spring tote bags - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

I LOVE TRADER JOES This store is deff my happy place! The shelves are always fully stocked and the snack options are endless! The flower section is my fav as the flowers are always super fresh and affordable! Customer service i'd rate a 6/10 only interactions are with the cashiers, sometimes they're nice. read more

Trader Joe's - Flowers - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

I'm more Into Trader Joe's sister, ALDI, but there's enough here to shop once a season to find interesting food finds. Trader Joe's is defined by their creative marketing. They spend 10s of millions on packaging design and Hemingway-esque product descriptions. ALDI on the other have two guys from Bulgaria designing the exact same products. Needless to say that TJ wins that category. Another good thing about TJ is that they have so many employees working the floor. Can't find something on a shelf? Just ask an employee and they'll be happy to go in the back and look for you. ALDI has two cashiers working on a good day and that's it.... - Chocolate bar options are always good. - Chocolate covered espresso beans are my favorite impulsive buy here. - Microwave rice is very convienient. - Terrible parking lot. Is it just me or do most TJs have really small lots and parking spaces?? - Chatty cashiers that like to comment on things you purchase. read more

Trader Joe's - Mexican Pizza - Not bad... - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

This is my favorite Trader Joe's of all. Despite it being larger than most stores, it still has the feel of a standard-size TJs store, which is typically smaller than most grocery stores. (I've been told the standard size is by design.) Violet was our cashier, and she was super sweet, helpful, and had such a pleasant demeanor. The employees like her are what makes TJs so special. read more

Love this store. We're so lucky to have a store in esco. Staff is great. It's usually pretty busy but they get you out quick. They have the best flowers and new snacks always. read more

A very big shout out to a hero that works at Trader Joe's! Noticed a mom (me) struggling with two toddlers, he quickly took us in line, chatted it up with the kids, and made the check out process enjoyable for us all. He went above and beyond and truly made a difference in our shopping trip, I couldn't thank him enough! Derek D. was his name! Amazing hero! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

Accessibility: there are accessible/handicap parking spots directly in front of the entrance of the building and a ramp to get onto the sidewalk from there. The doors to enter are motion-activated and they have regular grocery carts as well as motorized shopping carts! Yay! The isles inside here are very wide which is so nice. Experience: the accessibility is great here (in my opinion), the employees are so nice, and the flower section here is my favorite. I bought a bunch of flowers today for really affordable. Love it here. read more

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Great selection of food at reasonable prices. So many favorites here! We love so many of the seasonal items...they're fun to wait for. Just remember, grab a cart!! If you can't carry everything, and think you'll just grab an item next trip...it might be gone! The customer service is always top notch as well. It's always fun to visit with the crew members to see what their favorites are! read more

Who doesn't love the offerings of Trader Joe's!? This location is organized and there's always tons of parking. The staff are friendly and they always have a variety of food available and in stock! Have you tried their own branded liquor? Surprisingly, they are pretty good. Funny how they have whiskey that is color coded to match with Johnnie Walker lol. Almost as good at a fraction of the cost. Their floral selection is cheap and always fresh. Sometimes I pick up a bulge just because to spruce up my dining table at home or even to earn a few points with the wife. I'll be back for sure when in the area and need some snacks. Give them a visit. You'll thank me later. read more

Great customer service! Everyone is super helpful here. I love this store! The dye on their candy and chips is made of fruits and vegetables which is great! read more

Always very complete and thanks Joe for your awesome service, didn't hesitate on running to get the item right when my girlfriend said we forgot to get it! read more

Trader Joe's - Tomato paste - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

Trader Joe's holds a special.place in my heart. I worked for them in LaJolla in 2007-2008 under Captain Brwtt who now works in Escondido. I went there today to buy an adult beverage they private label. Brian, had previously recommended their Small Batch VODKA. I saw him and thanked him and told him my mom passed a few weeks ago. As I was exiting he went around the corner came in the out door and handed me a beautiful bouquet of flowers on him, from Trader Joe's. THAT my friends is true Trader Joe's spirit. read more

Trader Joe's - Bouquet from Trader Joe's from Briam - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

Love this place but wish they had people to make flower assortments. Talked to a worker named Carly about and she helped me organize and amazing bouquet. read more

One of my top favorite go-to stores because it's clean and organized, it's well-priced for some of my basics. I love the small organic apples for snacks, organic berries their already made salads, there are quite a few reasons to love Trader Jones but the differentiator are the people, typically they are happy and very customer-centric in a very authentic way, I love it! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Escondido, California

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HUGE HUGS to all staff at the TJs store in Escondido! My husband is at home recovering from surgery so I am already stressed. Then, I lost my phone in their store.... and right away, it seemed that the entire store went into "find her phone" mode. I even had a staff gal allow me to use her phone to locate mine. Unfortunately I had my location off. They REALLY cared! I drove home with an unsuccessful venture, just kept praying. They called me about an hour later, saying they found it frozen in the frozen tiawanese pancakes! I LOVE THIS ENTIRE STAFF!!!!!! Will do all my shopping here. read more

This is my favorite Trader Joe's in North County San Diego. They just seem to have it together more than the other locations and are accommodating on the floor to find things you may have missed. During COVID-19, we seek to stock up for a couple weeks. I purchase my flowers here for my office, as their prices are solid. There is always something new. On Easter weekend, they gave everyone a free gift as you departed the store. Free candy, yay! Again, the store markers, number of shoppers inside and the staff puts hard to find items behind the scenes, so if someone asks for it, they can provide to you in limited quantities. It's hard to top the convenience, variety and service at a Trader Joe's compared to a traditional store, except if they don't care it. PS Please bring back the blue cheese dip and the chimmichurri sauce. #Escondido #TraderJoes #Flowers #COVID19 read more

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Who doesn't love Trader Joe's??? Love Trader Joe's honestly I haven't been to once TJ's I didn't love. The employees are always so nice & friendly & 98% of the products I try I love. read more

I love this place, wish it was bigger! I love how they have plants and fresh flowers pretty much daily. Wish they had a bigger selection of non-dairy and gluten-free options though. read more

I love TJ's! It's vibe is chill the layout is easy and the food is awesome. Their staff is the sweetest! Always feel like is a great way to forage for food. read more

Thank you to the staff! I appreciate your hard work during this difficult time! I appreciate you keeping the store clean and disinfecting the carts for us before we enter the store! Offering free paper bags to all shoppers, free hand sanitizer before each person enter the store, reminding shoppers to keep a 6 feet distance from one another, and still keeping a positive vibe and a big smile on your face while serving your customers. I love you guys just that much more! ;) Thank you!! read more

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I just landed last night from denver and visiting my LDR for a few months. House was empty so a TJ run felt like the best move, always love coming here because everyones so helpful and sweet. Its honestly the most relaxing vibe for me going through the aisles. Anyways, the clerk asked about my day, it was very obvious I had a rough one as my cat was in the pet hospital today. She asked all the right questions, and just was super sweet and comforting, just the best interaction I could have before heading home. Why I always love coming here, thanks guys read more

Always end up with more than what's in our grocery list! Lots of different products to choose from and all of it is fresh. Great prices. Employees are efficient with keeping the lines at the cash registers to a minimum. Store is always clean with everything in the right places. read more

I got these beautiful flowers that Cindy picked out for me. I have been working on losing weight since March and I am at 57 pounds lost. These flowers were a wonderful gift to reward me for my hard work. If any manager is listening Cindy is absolutely wonderful her smile and fun personality says she really cares about the guests in the store! She is so supportive of my efforts. read more

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The parking lot is especially small and chaotic at this location. A lot of items sold at this location are close to expiration date. Everything I bought expired within a few days. Many of the items I wanted to buy again that I bought just a couple weeks ago are now "seasonal" and may or not be back in stock ever again. The amount of vegan options are limited at this location. While I like that there are multiple cashiers I don't like how there is no formal line, in my experience people can sort of cut in front of you. Are the prices any good? They are lower than average but a lot of niche food items are sold here and it's uncertain if items I like will be back permanently. Overall you are better off going to the location in Ranch Bernardo or Carlsbad if you want to shop at a trader Joe's. Otherwise just go to the Grocery Outlet in Escondido. read more

Trader Joe's is a pretty solid option for groceries regardless, but I've especially been impressed with the friendliness of the staff at this location. Like most TJ's the parking can get tight and the store crowded, but the employees are very nice and helpful. I often leave the store with a smile on my face which can't be said for many places of business. They also keep lots of tasty options well stocked and organized. I never leave empty-handed1 read more

This is my favorite Trader Joes's in North County. Plenty of parking, well stocked, clean and organized, friendly staff. I'm not a big Trader Joe's fan due to their frequent food recalls from bad bacteria, but when I occasionally do go there, I try to go to this location. read more

This place is always a nice place to go to. The staff are very friendly. And I just love Trader Joe's. They have a good selection of food with good quality. I love their salads. Their food is also very affordable. read more