I am a Traders lover and this is my favorite location. The staff feels like family and go out of their way to help. Tim has introduced to SO many of our favorites. They were out of some of our regular purchase and Tony went out of his way to make sure it was stocked by the time we hosted. They are the best! I love how beautiful it looks and smells when you walk in and first thing you see is the beautiful flower selection. Everything is always spotless. Can't speak highly enough of this location. read more

Trader Joe's - The best flower selection - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

Well it ok sometimes they Are nice sometimes not so Nice so I will now avoid employees 100%! It is hot or cold! A lot of stuff Is old and dry so I have to throw It out sometimes nothing really Grate the one thing that was A go to only at this store didn't Go well so I will only go here If I need it desperately! read more

Trader Joe's - These are the best but I don't see them anywhere Anymore the last 2 times I got them they were Teeth breaking!!! - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

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The latest reviews score this location 1 and 2 stars. I agree. This location is on the decline and hopefully ownership or management is reviewing this and will address. The inventory is organized and great. The Customer Service department is not so customer-centric. I am happy for them that they like each other and are all smiles with each other, but your primary role and responsibility is to take care of the customer not be chitter chattering away, unfocused and lazy with your response. I was returning an item so they asked would I like to shop. And I said perhaps but can you tell me how much my return item is. A male in his twenties with dark brown hair shrugged and said I think it might be $X. He guessed an inaccurate price. We are not playing The Price is Right. I didn't ask so he could be lazy and guess an answer. My need unmet. The professional Trader Joeish answer should have been, "One moment , let me find out for you." Unbelievable. This is 101. Yes, it's great that the staff is having fun with each other but that must be secondary to customer service. Step it up. read more

Trader Joe's - Easter Sunday 2022 tip! - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

I love love love Trader Joe's but the amount of staff on the floor at this location at any time is ridiculous. I would spend more time looking at products if I weren't getting bumped or blocked by a team member needing to stock something. It doesn't matter the time of day - the store always seems to have 10-15 people out in the aisles. Management - please do something! Don't make us TJ lovers dread coming to your store. read more

This is my go-to Trader Joe's. The staff are friendly. The shelves are stacked neatly and everything is easy to find. The prices are great and I have been lucky at finding the coveted TJ tote here on a weekday morning! My daughter loves coming here to spot the hidden stuffed animal around the store and get a free lollipop at checkout. Parking lot is huge but gets so busy at this strip mall. read more

My family has been customers since Trader Joe's in. Pasadena since 1967 (do the math). My wife and I have been customers of the Woodbury location since it opened twenty years ago. Today, my wife was returning some items WITH receipts and was treated rudely by a "manager" named "Nick". And when I say rude, I mean rude, condescending, and dismissive. I am not going into details (I will do that in my letter to the corporate offices). I was waiting in our car and, when my wife told me what happened, I called and spoke with another "manager" - "Reagan". My call was disconnected and I don't know if she hung up on me or put me on hold. As older Americans, we feel that my wife was mistreated and that she deserves an apology from both Nick and Reagan. Totally unacceptable. We are Woodbury residents. Are you? Or do you just come to our neighborhood and think you can be rude? When the store opened, the management team and entire crew were the best. What happened to pride and customer service? read more

My favourite trader Joe's in Irvine. The crew members are absolutely fantastic. The service here is tops and the crew members are overall very lovely people. Shoutout to Sheldon for getting us to always come back to this location (the other TJs is five min closer to us, but it's worth the drive). my daughter and I are very fond of him. He is a total mensch and always goes the extra mile to be very kind and helpful **my kid will call out "Sheldon!!!" As soon as we walk through the doors!** haha, it's pretty cute, as it reminds me of the character, Edith Bunker, who would call for "Archie!" From Norman Lear's TV show, "all in the family" (which was picked up by our dear family friend, Robert D. Wood, who was President of CBS at the time). Sheldon is absolutely fantastic, and management at this store should give credit where credit is due for providing first class service and for being a bona fide mensch. That being said, This store is always fully stocked with our favourite foods and snacks, and we always walk out with more than expected. There's always some new and exciting to try. I can't speak on the "ambiance" (why, Yelp?) it's a grocery store. What kind of ambiance should a grocery store have? Tip for Parents with young kids: Ask a crew member about Larry the lizard. He is hidden somewhere around the store. If your kid finds him, they get a lollipop. It's fun for the kids, and keeps them busy while you shop in the store :) What's there not to like? I will happily spend my money here! read more

Trader Joe's - Mission accomplished: She found Larry the lizard. & we were able to find all of the items we needed with Sheldon's help :) - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

I come here because my son can shop with me using the little kids' shopping cart. But they have gotten rid of it!!! My son was so sad last time we came...... And on 2/14/25 I came to shop in the morning at 9:15 and after school around 3:30... I saw multiple people with dogs inside the store! (They were not service dogs!) This is a health code violation! The employees saw the dogs, but were too nice to say something. read more

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

As a long-term consumer of Trader Joes, I am very disappointed about what happened in Irvine Trader Joes on 12/17/2025. Around 1900, my parents who are visiting from out of country went to return 4 bottles of Elderberry supplements for 2 of her adult children who each have 3 children. They are grandparents to 6 children who obviously have been dealing with ongoing cough as we are in the middle of cold/flu season. My mom purchased 4 bottles (2 bottles each for household) with cash around 1615 and went back to the store around within 2 hours on the same day after my sister told her that she did not want those supplements and to return them to the store. When she went back to the store with her original receipt and 4 unopened bottles within 2 hours requesting a refund, Captain Gabby declined to refund them nor give store credit because according to their "policy," they do not accept items that are overbought. Due to their limited English, my parents called me to speak with Gabby on the phone for clarification. She said according to their "policy," when items have been "overbought," they will not take them back. I asked for the definition of "overbuying" and how many is considered overbuying. I see people "overbuying" all the time especially during holiday seasons and never once I heard the team members inform their customers that they will not be able to return them. She could not tell me the number and said it is not a written rule and is according to the discretion of the manager at the time of return. Here is the kicker, she said it is a "high ticketed item" which is frequently stolen from the store and people bring them back with copied/fake receipts requesting for refund. Ok...so are you saying my parents stole these bottles? What is the point of keeping the original receipt when you are accused of stealing and denied a refund? I asked if there was a written policy about it and she said she has been working for Trader Joes for a long time and according to her experience, people take advantage of their return policy. Here is the thing "Captain Gabby," my father is a retired commercial airline pilot (who you would really call a CAPTAIN) who has flown for over 40 years for airlines like Turkish Airlines, India Jet Airlines and Asiana airlines. My parents who are here to visit as they do annually to spend holidays and do something nice for their children and grandchildren were accused of stealing and humiliated despite presenting with original receipt requesting for her money back within 2 hours from their original purchase. What was the reason you were giving them such a hard time? Was it because their English was not proficient? Did you see them steal the bottles when they left? Did they look suspicious to you? I truly do not understand what her logic was in insulting 2 elderly people who are in their 70s and giving them a hard time when they just wanted their money back upon returning with a receipt. She is apparently the supervisor for the Irvine location, and it is truly a shame that a leader holds such a prejudiced mindset and humiliates their faithful customers. You need to formally apologize to my parents and get some training on how to provide better customer care. Shame on you Trader Joes. Let's see how you respond to your racism, ageism and your unwarranted discrimination against your customers. read more

Great location great service. They treated you like friends. They have special paper bags during holiday season. I use the Trader Joe's Christmas shopping bag to wrap the Christmas gift instead of buying wrapping paper. read more

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

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I love this TJ but sometimes you come across rude part-timers. It's like they don't care about this summer job :( sadly.. I miss the workers that have a good attitude and offer small talk. El and Lexi were my cashiers today and when I approached them with my cart they were just talking to eachother and ignoring me. Then I just stared cus I needed to check out. After a while they asked if I was ready and started checking out-- all while still taking to eachother.. no interaction with customer. These cashiers should get reorientation of customer service. This review is not about their quality of products or any other workers at this location. Today's experience was just bad. read more

Trader Joe's - Best prosciutto - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

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Joe never misses. Except sometimes he does - but it's okay bc I still love him and his weird little snacks and desserts. My plea: Corporate!! Joe!! Please bring back the fake hot cheetos :'( I need to wean off of Red40. read more

Awesome having a Trader Joe's literally walking distance to me. I usually go to the big grocery stores for most of my shopping but come here for specialty items. Store seems to never be super packed as other Trader Joe's I've been to but we warned that parking and pedestrians are pretty sketchy in the plaza in general. It's conveniently located near the plaza exit/entrance and has all of the items that I frequent for like Ube ice cream and bao! Customer service is always top notch here when I come and even the checkout line has never been longer than one person ahead of me for some reason! Favorite items that I come here for: Ube ice cream Philly cheesesteak bao Flowers Wine Orange chicken Probably more that I'm forgetting but I definitely need to look and try more stuff! read more

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

They gave me the wrong Trader Joe's tote and I want a full refund on my purchase bad employees all friendly

They ask you if need a bag and you specifically say, "yes just one". Then they put another bag inside the first and charge you for two. The excuse is that oh your stuff is too heavy. NO, I didn't have a lot of heavy stuff. One extra bag is just 10 cents but if they do this to every customer I wonder how much money they make. Rip off. read more

I never tell Trader Joe's what I need because Trader Joe's tells me what I need 99.9% of the time hahah Besides the friendly employees who always make sure to ask how your day's going or if you're finding everything alright, I love this store because of their hard to beat prices for such quality & healthy grocery items. On top of that, they have food for every lifestyle - gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, pescatarian, and the list goes on. They even have frozen meals to touch on so many ethnicities. Their pre-made salads and tasty alcoholic beverages are my absolute favorite & their cheap flowers are the charming details I use in my apartment. They strongly enforce masks & social distancing, as well. I love my local TJ! read more

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I've always heard that Trader Joe's is a wonderful place to shop and the stories are true. The employees are so helpful and seem to genuinely care. The three times I've been to TJ's, the service was consistently great. The decor is nice and has an aloha vibe which I like. All the food and produce is laid out in a logical manner so items are easy to find. Very clean environment -- even the restrooms. The food is also great. The frozen Kung Pao Chicken and Scallion pancakes are some favs. The Field Chopped Salad is another go to choice for me. So many unique items I still need to try. I wish TJ's was a little closer to my home but if I'm anywhere near I'm definitely stopping by. read more

Fresh selections of fruits, veggies and flowers, yes flowers. Also a lot of succulents and herbal plants to choose from. I love their mango barsice cream and the mini cones. Their eggs are also cheaper here also their bananas. I always buy their vegan banana bread and meringue. Their loves of bread are very good too. Fast friendly service among the cashiers too. I have not anyone who's rude here read more

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This is the only Trader Joe's I will shop at during the current Pandemic. It's the only location I feel is being safe. Carts and baskets are wiped down. All employees are wearing masks and properly. Masks are also required by shoppers and are being enforced. Two other South OC locations are not enforcing masks, and people are definitely going to those stores for that reason. I prefer safety as I am high risk and I feel safe in this store. I love Trader Joe's. Their items, their pricing, their staff... this location is about a 30 minute scenic drive for me but it's 100% worth it to support a store that cares about their employees and guests and their safety. The cashier who helped me last weekend was floored the other locations weren't enforcing masks. I'm just thankful this one is. All produce is fresh and clean. Everything non this store is nearly organized and fresh and clean as well. Two thumbs up! read more

Trader Joe's - Mmmmm. - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

Love Trader Joe's and this location is great. It is large, well-stocked (flowers galore), and always organized. Workers are super friendly and helpful. They have child carts that my son looks forward to using. And often times workers offer him stickers or a lollipop at the register. We always leave this location feeling happy with our experience. Trader Joe's favorite and staples: - Brioche bread loaf- thick slices perfect for French toast - Mango and Peach yogurt cups,kids love - Chocolate covered almonds, have added these to gifts -Frozen mango ice cream bars - Green Onion pancake, frozen section - Pork belly- boxed in refrigerator section - Great dip selection - Cheaper here compared to other grocery stores: maple syrup, eggs, organic milk. Juices, chips/ snacks Although busy at times, the lines go fairly quickly. Great location, adjacent to Michaels and Homegoods. The selection, the vibe, and service bring me back. read more

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I love Trader Joe's! This location is a decent size and is always stocked. (At least when I go). The parking lot is a decent size, there always seems to be parking when I come. The employees are doing a great job sanitizing all the carts and enforcing face masks during covid. The thing I love about Trader Joe's is the unique seasonal items. I'm obsessed with the ube ice cream. When I last came this location was stocked! I also love the focaccia bread, everything but bagel seasoning, Elote seasoning and garlic onion pistachios. This is my go to grocery store. read more

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

Great store and location! Friendly staff, clean and organized, and they have items you can't find anywhere else. This is a great store for those with specific diets to follow (Gluten free, etc.). I really enjoyed shopping here and definitely plan to return in the near future. I highly recommend Trader Joe's! read more

This location seems to be a bit smaller than the other locations that I've been to and the parking is difficult, but the service and products definitely still live up to the Trader Joe's name. It's amazing how well staffed and willing to help all the associates are at the store. Items are easy to find, labels facing outwards, and the organization is not only visually appealing but makes it easy to get ideas of what types of food you may want to stock up on. This is probably one of the few markets where the produce does not look old or deformed and it's very apparent that the store actually cares about their product and customers. The only setbacks I've encountered is that they may quickly run out of seasonal items, especially considering how many people go to this location. I always have to pick up champs elysees salad mix, oat milk and fried garlic in chili oil from Trader Joe's because no other supermarket makes those items quite like Trader's. Great service, fantastic spread of different foods, and reasonable pricing really make this an attractive location to visit for your grocery needs. read more

Thank you sooo much Trader Joe's for making my day! Even though they were really busy every employee went above and beyond! Audrey went the extra mile to help me out. She made me feel like I had my own personal shopper. Polite, friendly, and even helped me load my flowers. Aaron did the same at the register. Even if he was busy, he made time to ask how I was and made me feel appreciated. Last but not least Julian was there to take my cart so I didn't have to bring it back. read more

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Who doesn't like TJs? They have great grocery items at great prices and it's a nice chance to try new foods. This is my favorite location in Irvine because everyone is always so nice and friendly. The store itself is always clean, even when it's busy. Sometimes, they will run out of my weekly staples, but I feel like that happens a lot everywhere now. Side note: I just got back from Vancouver and everyone there had a Trader Joe's classic navy and canvas tote. Do I need one too? read more

Disneyland is not the happiest place on earth, I swear, this location of Trader Joe's actually is. I'm really uncertain of how they do their hiring process, but they somehow have cultivated the kindest employees I've ever encountered in a place , ever, working or not. I had a long conversation with Rick about his favorite foods and he was such a relaxed, easy going, friendly person that made you feel like you were just chatting up an old friend. Everyone working here seems to be enjoying their day, not rushing past the best moments. They don't seem stressed, and their energy really rubs off on you. If you're feeling shitty, come here and grab yourself a fresh plant , a snack, a drink. We left and went to return the cart , the guy gestured for us to just let go of it and push it at him and he caught it , smiled and waived. I seriously don't know where they find these employees, but I love coming here when I'm having an off day. Always cheers me up. read more

Omg no thank you.. I'll take my business elsewhere !! Wow everyone here is so rude... the customers are huffing and puffing and cutting you off and racing you to the cashier... very negative energy!! read more

The best grocery store. I consider myself lucky to live close by. TJ is my absolute favourite grocery store. They have the best product's and the cashiers are always so nice and friendly. Thank you to your hardworking staff and high quality products. read more

I really like this store, the service is at the highest level, the products are mostly organic, which is pleasing. Recently, my son and I bought a flycatcher plant there. He was happy. read more

I've been coming here for 5 years and at least 4 days week!!! The staffs are very helpful and nice regardless of the color is my skin. There was a mean employee a while back but I never complained. She is gone now phew. I finally got to this after 5 years because I think everyone should know how awesome this store is. Thank you for hiring and training your staffs well. I shopped at many Trader Joe's in my life but always come back to this store. read more

Trader Joe's - All from Trader Joe's :) except the cheese board - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

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One of my favorite places to go to for lunch! I was obsessed with their Tarragon Chicken Salad wrap for ages until I started delving into their salads, frozen meals, soups and other ready-made entrees. Recent finds have been the mushroom fettucine, pad thai (frozen), tamales and burritos, which have been really great and filling. For groceries, my go-to items are their grains selections. I used to buy the brown rice, but have migrated toward blends of wild rice and tri-color quinoas. And don't forget the snacks and chips. Whenever I cross that aisle, something always grabs attention. From the mochi nuggets (a little salty, but so addicting!) to the Tomato Basil Crackers, I usually find myself walking out with a little more than intended to. The staff are pretty enthusiastic about the items (especially if they're new) and do not hesitate to share their thoughts. Sometimes they are curious and will ask if you've had it before. I like the interaction and engagement, which sort of makes it seem like a local neighborhood shop than a regular transaction. Either way, it's been my go to if I feel like something light and healthy. read more

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Love their soup dumplings ! It's the only thing i get there. As a kid I also loved those find the trader joe's animal plushie around the store, those were always fun read more

I've not ever once had a bad experience at Trader Joe's. And I've probably been to 10 of them. I've tried definitely over 50% of the entire store within the past 4/6 years. Everything from frozen food to fresh produce to imported goods to seasonal goods, and the list is always innovative & continuing! The staff are always so bright, honest, alert, genuine, and amazing. Here are some of my favorite products but I genuinely like everything that I have tried in the store! read more

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17 stars for this location. Clean with friendly and helpful persons everywhere. Like most customers, I like to find new items to consume at Trader Joes. Recently I discovered the Trader Joe's Mezcal... at $20 a bottle it is really a great deal and is very good. I will also mention that Trader Joes, in general, has really upped their craft beer game over the last year and is providing extra space for locally brewed beers. *fist bump* read more

Pretty Organic Market :) This place is organized and clean. Their food is healthy and organic. They bring me back to 1950 Love coming here read more

This TJ's is just five minutes from my place, so we come here every two weeks to stock up on snacks and coffee! People line up outside (there's always a line, but it moves quickly!) and they direct people in as people come out. You can also see that they're wiping down carts and baskets. Definitely feel safe during covid times! The employees here are so nice, as to be expected. You always just feel great after walking out. 10/10 would recommend shopping here! read more

The customer service here is outstanding! Every time we come in, the staff are super friendly and more than willing to help. This TJ may get super busy because it's the only one near the Woodbury area but we love our TJ stuff so we don't mind the crowds. Parking in this plaza can be a cluster so be careful because people are bad drivers! read more

Oh, Trader Joe's, Trader Joe's, what would I do without you? I don't care what the "studies" say about your food being processed in the same facilities as the major supermarket chains, I still love you. You have been my steady go-to grocery store for the past few years. I can always count on you to have the fresh bagged veggies (already prepped and cleaned) that I can easily toss into the pot. Love your bagged snacks, crackers and rice that is conveniently bagged individually and enough for one portion size. Your cashier's are always so up beat and nice despite the weekend chaos of shoppers with their screaming kids. I also love your paper bags and use them as recyclable containers in my house. Please don't ever change and keep doing what you're doing! read more

Trader Joe's - Loved the bagged produce! - Grocery Near Me - Irvine, California

I was never really a big fan of Trader Joe's, until recently. People have always told me that it's way overpriced, and without actually going inside and finding out for myself, I believed them. Stupid me! Recently, I've discovered their Indian frozen meals: Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikki Masala and Spicy Lamb Vindaloo. Pair these with the frozen garlic naan bread right next to them in the frozen section, and you have yourself a DELICIOUS meal! And might I say, the price for these items are actually pretty cheap when you think about them. $3 for the meal and then approx $3 for 4 garlic naans... CANT BEAT IT! I would also recommend trying the peanut sauce salad dressing. I use it as a sauce with chicken and pasta and/or chicken and rice and it's amazing! read more

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I'm a fan. Super friendly workers, fresh produce and all kinds of new snacks to try for casual nights in.