I really don't go to stores to shop grocery stores to show my wife or my daughter take care of those chores, but I decided to go to Trader Joe's and they had so much until I had to go outside because I knew I was going over shop while I was in there picking up different stuff and different things that I needed and like to try the stores clean the staff was friendly and helpful stop by you will not be disappointed read more

Food is great. I love Trader Joe's brand. Many times it is more healthy for you than other brands. They have things there that I cannot get anywhere else. read more

Typical trader Joe , excellent service and food . I bought some goodies to bring to Gainsville but forgot my friend is diabetic and so we returned what was no good and purchased everything her and her family could eat . Parking is ample space. read more

I love Trader Joes and I'm so happy my son does too. When setting up his apartment in Gainesville, I wanted to stock the kitchen to we took a ride over to TJ's. Located on Archer Rd in Butler Plaza, there's plenty of parking even during peak times like move-in week or football season. It was packed the day I was there, but the employees were hustling to fill the shelves. The staff was amazing and willing to go out of their way to help. The best vegetable and salad section, whether you like organic or regular, it's always fresh and half the price of Publix. Fruit is the same. I do find the berries pricier but where else can you find bananas for 23 cents a piece or a bag of brussels sprouts for $3 and the choice of spices are amazing. It eases my mind knowing that my son can shop and eat healthy without breaking the bank. Don't forget to grab a bag of those 99 cent dark chocolate peanut butter cups that are conveniently placed at the checkout...you just can't leave without one!!! read more

Excellent variety of products both fresh and frozen. The prices are reasonable also. The customer service from their employees is top notch. read more

Solid Trader Joe's location. Store is always well stocked even, during move in weekends. Staff is always around if you need something. Lines usually move pretty quick and parking is usually available. read more

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I love Trader Joe's. Unfortunately there is none near where I live. Whenever I go to an area that I think there is a Trader Joe's, I Google them and this time there was one about five minutes from where I was. I hope someone from their corporate office sees this and opens a store in The Villages,Florida read more

Sam went above and beyond to help my dad find some cookies that were made with brown sugar. He was very happy to help and was excited to show my dad the right products. The store is very clean and well stocked, we came back several times during our trip. read more

This is the second time I've got food from here that has been within the sell by date and it's rotten. I ride my bike to get here, it's not feasible to make a trip back for replacement. Very disappointed, the trader Joe in my old neighborhood was always stocked with fresh goods. Groceries are way too expensive nowadays to get home and they're not edible.... never mind the time wasted read more

Trader Joe's - Rotten salad - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

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Trader Joe's never disappoints me. Even when my seasonal favorites are gone, and I know that I will have to wait another year for the spiced apple cider, or dried hibiscus flowers. If you have some time and don't mind really looking closely at the shelves you will find so many tasty treasures. Chocolate dipped biscotti Tempura shrimp Spinach pies Lemon curd Sunflower seed butter Herb tahini dip Quinoa stuffed grape leaves There's so much good stuff here!!! Try what looks good- the prices are always excellent and so many of their items you won't find anywhere else. read more

The staff wore masks and only 50 customers were allowed in at a time (a good thing) Trader Joe's is always appealing to us...we drive up from Ocala to shop there. Our HUGE disappointment was...they no longer carry pumpernickel pretzel rods! OMG! The horrors of it all! They had some other pretzel rods that we bought and will try BUT...we are down to our last 1/2 bag of the brand we love with no hope in sight of finding them elsewhere. Dang! We are always wishing and hoping for a Trader Joe's in Ocala. SR 200 would be a super location...build a store here and...please bring some pumpernickel pretzel rods. read more

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I like Trader Joe's because they offer a lot of original products that are not offered by other stores. I love their chocolate covered peanut butter cups especially. They have pretty good prices, probably a bit cheaper than Publix. The store isn't huge so it is easy to find everything you need, but this also means that it is pretty crowded there on some days. Customer service here is also great; there are always many workers available that are more than willing to help and provide customers with a good experience. I also really like their spicy mango lemonade and potato pancakes read more

The last few times I have been to this Trader Joe's location (the only location in Gainesville) they have not had the items I specifically went in to buy. Yesterday I had a list of four items to buy but only walked out with one, as the others were out of stock, empty on the shelves, or otherwise nowhere to be found. I was told things "MIGHT be seasonal" which doesn't really give me any sense of when to actually expect them to return. read more

Even as prices are sore, Trader Joe's still has fairly good deals. Love so many of their products that you can't get anywhere else. The only problem with Trader Joe's is their limited locations and they're always too crowded. read more

My favorite place!!! I wish they did online sales. So many fun and great options!

I went in to buy one item for $2.99. As normal I walked out with way too much. This is the success of Trader Joe's. shopping here. Living in Ocala for the winter we have to travel 50 minutes north to Gainsville or 75 - 90 minutes to Winter park. Always a hike, always try to time it when we are in the area. In Maine we travel 12 miles & we are in TH's in Portland. Again read more

Adore traders Joe's and very happy to find it on Gainesville This magic place is always full of surprises Staff is smiling and helpful. Tip: Go for the seasonal finding and enjoy the selection. You won't go wrong Is my favorite thing to do while at Trader Joe's Great quality consistently. read more

I love trader Joe's. I always appreciate the vast choices of international based food and always end up trying new products here, especially if Indian or Asian based. Nice clean store with friendly staff read more

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DO NOT BUY THE TRADER JOE'S BRAZILIAN CHEESE BREAD I from Brazil and this product it's an insult to the Minas Gerais state, the culture, and the Brazilians. The receipt it's not even close to the famous and delicious Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo). I'm afraid that I am loosing the trust on Trader Joe's products. read more

Trader Joe's - Brazilian cheese bread - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Trader Joe's has some unique and good foods. I don't go often but I love to stock up when I get to visit.

I know this is so cliché... but who DOES NOT love TJ's? It's just so hard not to! They have some of my favorite products ever: curry chicken salad, pretzel buns, croissants, plantain chips, just to name a few and not to mention a fantastic cheese selection. And everyone knows of the outstanding customer service. AND for those of you NOT in the KNOW... they have ONE DOLLAR greeting cards. YES! The cards are only a dollar and they are so cute. But beware, the one you might love will not necessarily ever return. I always buy multiples and keep one. Maybe I'm hoping to go back and be like, "Hey, it there anyway to bring back this card?" LOL! I also love that I can buy succulents here. Whenever I am making gift baskets I am always sure to add things from here; be it sauces, pastas, olives, oils, soaps, herbs and spices, you name it. I think of the person then find things accordingly. Yeah, maybe for me it's an atmosphere thing, but you can't beat that shopping experience. read more

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Best store in Gainesville hands down! Having moved from L.A., I missed me some Trader Joe's products. I missed the atmosphere, the unique products, the ready-made meals, the free samples, the Veggie Chips, and all of their wonderful seasonal and limited edition products that they acquire and name after themselves. Now that we have one in Jacksonville, I don't have to drive all the way over to this TJ's anymore; however, this location has a great vibe being in a University town. While I'm ever in G'ville, I make sure that this is one of the places I visit just to see what I can pick up. Gainesville peeps, you really have it good having your very own Trader Joe's! read more

I told a cashier it was my birthday week (he asked why I was buying flowers) and he gave me dark chocolate peanut butter cups as I he handed my my receipt. These workers are all going to heaven and everyone deserves to experience the love and joy they bring to the world. I hope their pillows are cold on both sides every night for the rest of their lives. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

I've hardly ever had a positive experience when I visit this location. My personality is socially pleasant, and I'm conscious of social distancing guidelines and wearing my mask but despite that, my experiences there have been rather cold. I don't know where many items are located and if ever I've asked for help the floor employees behave as if I'm inconveniencing them. My experiences with cashiers have been quick but not friendly. I normally greet them first with a hello; but no one has really asked if I found what I need or anything. Another time I asked two employees who were chatting with each other if there was a manager who could help me and the both of them pointed me to a middle aged man who was handling a box. As soon as I approached him and said hello, he cut me off and pointed me to customer service where I waited in line and spoke with a non manager. It's so awful, and everyone swears that the employees are so kind and helpful. I stopped going there and switched to Whole Foods where the environment is so much more positive and welcoming! read more

Yeah, this location was 5 stars for me. It was large, there was lots of space to walk around, they were sampling the delectable speculoos cookie dough cheesecake, they were sampling 3 different bottles of wine and they had products I have not seen before up north in the tri-state area. One product that really stood out was a trio of Middle Eastern spices you typically have to go to a specialty store to purchase. Learned they are opening a distribution center in the Daytona area which will bring more store openings across the state of Florida. Thank God. Trader Joe's is sorely needed in the Ocala / Villages area. Please come...pretty please. read more

Trader Joe's - Love they have wine tasting! - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Trader Joe's is 100% my favorite grocery store. As compared with Tampa and Boca Raton stores, the Gainesville store is AMAZING. They have speciality products very fast after their released, and I've only not been able to find something 1 time (and this was during COVID-19). The staff here are so friendly and always make a conversation with you. The prices and selection are great, and I find the fresh produce lasts a good amount of time. read more

I now understand why Trader Joe's has a legion of dedicated shoppers. Their food quality and prices are great. I wouldn't do all of my shopping there, but if I need some good cheese and frozen desserts I will stop here. Their produce is of high quality as well. Their return policy is the best! They will take back anything with the Trader Joe's label. It doesn't matter how old. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

If you're not "ready" for TJs you'll find yourself confused when you first get there. Once you get the layout and the chill atmosphere you'll be happy to frequent. Much cheaper than Publix and much less stress than Walmart read more

I recently went to the Trader Joe's on Archer Rd and had a nice time. I am not the biggest fan of Trader Joe's as they were at one time associated with Aldi and you do not want to get me started with my hate for Aldi grocery stores... I found this Trader Joe's to be not as big as some of the others ones that I have been to. With that being said it served the purpose of the reason I went in. I went in to get a few items that I knew they would have and I would get a good price on. If you liked packaged food then this is a great place for you as you can stock up your freezer with lots of good products. They also have a nice selection of produce, meats, cheeses, milks and other products as well. I have been told they have a good wine selection and I did see the beer they have but I did not buy them. I do like that they always have a ton of lines open to checkout. I think this is really nice! I can see why people love this store. Not sure when I'll go back again, but I know what to expect of this location! read more

If you don't feel like spending a small fortune shopping at Publix, and like ethnic food, then Trader Joe's is a great option. Well, a good option for those people living on or near Archer Road. For students living at or near the university, it can be quite a trek to get out to this location. There is definitely a lack of decent grocery store options in downtown Gainesville, but now Trader Joe's has competition that is actually located downtown. One of my major flaws as an adult woman is that I am not a Wino, nor do I even like the taste of wine. One of my TJ observations is that most of the customers at this and all locations are only interested in buying beer and wine. The store has also caught onto this, and that is why about 1/3 of the floor merchandise is dedicated to alcohol. My main interest in not Cookie Butter either, since it is much more enjoyable to make that at home. I come to TJ's for frozen meals, pre-packaged bagged lettuce and produce, and some pre-made meals. I find their produce department to be slightly expensive and only decent quality. Aldi, their parent company's store, is a much better option. However, in Gainesville, Aldi stores do not yet exist. This is the first Trader Joe's location that does not have a messed up parking lot nightmare. Since this store was built in a pre-existing strip mall with ample parking, I can get in and out of the store with great success. If only their other locations were this nice. read more

What a wonderful grocer. Small, but wonderful. Inexpensive Trader Joes brand is pretty much what you'll find here. Dover Sole at $7.99 a lb!! Sure, it's frozen....but so what? Where else around here can you get Dover Sole? All the bunches of flowers are only $3.99! I purchased the lemon pepper paperadelle and it was fantastic, as well as the fig butter. There is a limited selection of produce, but if you can handle that, you'll be fine. The convenience of this location is fantastic. Easy in...easy out. And a good variety of businesses all around. Three cheers for Trader Joes! read more

No matter where I've lived. I really miss this TJ. The staff here is the friendliest ever. By far my fav Trader Joe's.

What's not to love about Trader Joe's?? Its not a store, its an experience. It begins with the monkeys dressed in Aloha shirts hanging from the huge tree out front. Kinda creepy. Love all their stuff, best junk food anywhere from chocolate covered potato chips to mango ice cream bars. Lots of gluten free to make me happy.... breads, cake, pancakes, cookies, etc. Lots of vegan stuff too! YES! AND all in a cool environment, I don't know why but it makes me feel like a hippie all over again. Just wished they had better produce than the store in Naples. Thats ok, love them anyway, the staff makes you feel so at home, you don't mind. read more

I'm happy for Gainesville. Haha! This is a fairly big location with most of the standard TJ goodies available. I stopped here to pick up some picnic snacks for a kayaking adventure- I find it interesting sometimes to visit the grocery store when out of town just to see if there are local fun things to try that are different from our stores back home. We ordered a fair amount of stuff from the cold prepared foods section, but it wasn't that great. I got the tarragon chicken wrap, which was totally bland. I'm so glad I bought a jar of cornichons to accompany it. v(^_^)v The tabouleh salad was sad. Complete lack of flavor. The chick pea salad... this was okay, but could have been significantly better. Everyone was super nice as usual, and the sample lady gave us forks and spoons for our outing, which was very kind of her, especially since the samples she was offering didn't require spoons or forks, so she helped us out with some from her backup stash. A pleasant grocery shopping experience as usual! read more

This is my absolute favorite grocery store, and the Gainesville location is the best. I have never met such friendly workers and they really try to help you with whatever you need. I love that they have seasonal items and items that you cannot find anywhere else. I could write paragraphs with how great this store is, but to keep it simple I will just say that it is a solid 5 stars. read more

It's a grown-up's play place. Trader Joe's store layout, graphics, and packaging all make grocery shopping an experience, not just a chore. It even makes eating at home fun, which is a big plus for students who want to save on food. It's been three months since my wife and I moved to Gainesville, and Trader Joe's remains as our favorite place for groceries. They still bring in some of the most attractive products at very affordable costs. Yes, Fresh Market is great. We love Fresh Market. But TJ's is much closer to us and a bit more affordable. Sure, I can be a bit biased towards TJ's aesthetics, but TJ's products (even their chocolate bars) always manage to leave me nostalgic for more. FM does have a wider selection of organic produce, but, again, their prices can be a bit high for a postgraduate family of three. I do miss the Hawaiian shirts they wear at TJ's in California. Wonder why they don't have them here. Current favorite TJ's purchases: frozen chicken masala and garlic naan. A tasty, economic alternative to going to an actual Indian restaurant. read more

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I love Trader Joe's so much! The prices are really great for the quality you are getting. I love the creativity and wit that go into their products and how their staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Walking into Trader Joe's is always a fun experience and you really can't beat their prices on produce! There are always free coffee and food samples at any time at Trader Joe's. It's a great way to try all of their unique foods. They have an INCREDIBLE selection of snacks, frozen food, chips, yogurts, cheeses, flours, etc. You name it, and they have it! I am not a huge fan of eating frozen food, but everything they have is good if you are looking for a quick meal. Their frozen garlic naan ($2.29 for 4 pieces) is my favorite! They also have the best prices on Tahini, scallions, mushrooms, and more. The list goes on and on. If you are looking for a cheap, quality wine to make sangria out of or just to sip, their 3 buck chuck is perfect! Their wine selection is also immense for the amount of space they have and their staff is always there and ready to help. During the weekend, they have wine tastings which help make the process of choosing a lot easier. Their wine prices are also some of the cheapest in town (when compared to Lucky's, Publix, and ABC). The only con is their meat and seafood department, which is pretty subpar. I really only buy their drumsticks and ground turkey because everything else is ridiculously priced (well for a college budget). Their seafood department consists of frozen seafood, and they do not offer the meat cutting services that Publix or Lucky's has. They also lack a deli with hot food, but they have a huge prepackaged salad section, which is just ok. I haven't really found a TJ salad I loved. Do not try their sushi because it is a mouthful of rice. Overall, Trader Joe's is a Gainesville staple for me. I go their for their produce, greek yogurt, grocery products, and wine. It is a great one stop shop with great prices. 8/10 would recommend! read more

Trader Joe's - The fall decor - Grocery Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

Great choice of items reasonably priced. Always easy to find a staff person willing to help. Love this store.

Trader Joe's is my first grocery store stop out of the plethora of grocery stores in Gainesville. Sorry Ocala you are missing out. Why do I stop here first because of the prices you get on quality items to include organic. Hands down you get more for your buck. That being said customer service is good and store is clean and the trademark diagonal isles are well stocked. I could not , however give them a perfect score because I have encountered out of date and some spoiled produce on occasion. I always stop here still before Publix or Wards because prices talk and you know the rest. read more

Very nice staff, good selection, very reasonable prices. We arrived around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 18. They are limiting capacity, but we were able to get in without waiting. By the time we left, there was a line to get in. The staff kept it moving quickly as people exited the store. The lines at the registers moved quickly and efficiently. Favorite purchases so far: Red Wine Soaked Salami, Blackberry Goat Cheese, Scandinavian Swimmers, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and Triple Ginger Snaps. We bought more to try today so will update any added favorites. read more