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    Trader Joe's

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Elite Corn Chip & White Queso Dip
    Jamie N.

    Since moving to Ladera, I often look forward to grocery shopping here because I know I'll always walk out with more than intended. From the seasonal snacks to the prepared foods in the frozen section, it gets me excited to try something new that will eventually be a staple in our home. Every trip is an adventure. For example, we really enjoy the Korean short ribs, Vegetable pad thai and various forms of croissants. The chocolate and almond are my faves! Recent likes have been the white cheddar queso, Japanese custard taiyaki, banana pudding ice cream and the assortment of ground or whole coffee beans. This place is always buzzing since it opened, but service is always super helpful and kind. I had trouble finding tofu and I feel like most grocers typically have it near the eggs or in some refrigerated section. Without guidance, I had easily missed it since they were positioned near the protein section on a top shelf. Overall, I enjoy grabbing a few things that make preparing meals a quick fix. it cuts down on meal prep and it's nice to keep a stock of frozen goods in the freezer that are cost effective. I'll be back in no time.

    Here's a good example of a fake meat look at the texture real me never looks like this this was mixed with something other than meat!
    Jim S.

    Hey just be aware that Trader Joe's selling fake me just bought a two filet mignon pack one was okay no problem the other one look like meat but the internals were like eating a sponge like texture that is not normal once you taste it. The funny thing it looked like meat but felt like I was eating a liver that same texture exactly is what it felt like but this was supposedly meat, so just be aware if you get the taste thing you're not crazy! Shame on you Trader Joe's or your distributor! I will also take a snapshot of this because Trader Joe's has a habit of removing negative reviews on Yelp like they did during covid! I am put it on a different social media if this happens. On this was their Prime Choice selection too not the lowered tear Farm cheap brand. You should never be able to smash me into putting like substance pushing it with your finger see photos!

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    Bob S.

    This is the new Trader Joe's by my house. It's a lot like other Trader Joe's the people are friendly and very nice. There's a lot of delicious food and good atmosphere. I like the Hawaiian shirts.

    Flowers from Trader Joe's given by the sweet check out person
    Joanna L.

    Thank you to the sweet check out girl who gave me flowers. Just came from the hospital from sitting next to my 89 year old father. Who broke his femur. I was so exhausted from days by his bedside. That cheered me up and i appreciated it so much.

    Sharaha C.

    Came to this new location because I was visiting a friend. I was in need of some red wine that was dry and not for cooking. Erik was super helpful in pointing out which wines were best for cooking, drinking, and cooking and drinking. I ended up going with his selection and highly recommended. I highly recommend going to the store. The workers are super personable and knowledgeable five out of five stars.

    Candace I.

    So excited that Trader Joe's opened up in my neighborhood yesterday! Employees were cheerful and helpful as always. Can't NOT love the wide aisles compared to other smaller stores. They are still figuring out Customer preferences - we found the bread aisle to be pretty bare, but that will change with time. Setup is like a normal TJs, nicely lit and easy to navigate. This will be my go-to store for my weekly TJs run! Enjoy!

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    3 months ago

    Not a fan of this location. Bad vibes. The staff is not friendly or helpful. A little smile and kindness goes a long way TJ!

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    2 years ago

    So happy to have a Trader Joe's in Ladera!!! The store is beautiful and all the employees are friendly!!!

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    2 years ago

    Very nice store and great location. Wish they opened at 8 am. As I sit out front at 7:58 watching people come up to the door and leave!!

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    I really appreciate Albertson. Whenever I forget to buy something or don't have time to go…read moreshopping, I always order from here. It's always delivered on time, and everything is fresh! Thank you!

    I used to frequent Albertsons in Irvine every weekend and really thought the quality of produce,…read moredeli and butchery would be the same across branches, but that's not the case here. I'm not exactly sure why it feels like such a stark contrast, but it feels like the quality of some items diminishes by Saturday/Sunday. I'm very cautious when it comes to purchasing meat packaged by their butchery. Some of the beef appears brown in the store and if they weren't, they would turn brown within a day. I don't know if it's the way the meat is stored or processed, but it doesn't appear fresh or appetizing. However, if I purchase brands that are packaged by brand names, it's usually fine. The produce selection here is decent, but I feel it's not super diverse or abundant, even in peak seasons. For example, some of my favorite fruits are pretty limited in availability such as watermelon, white nectarines, or pears. It's possible they aren't prominently featured at the storefront or the entrances due to limited spacing, or maybe limited shipments. It's just disappointing to see such a small inventory. I think for me, it was a big shift in my shopping routine. I used to be able to find everything I needed as a one stop shop, but these days, I feel my basket is lighter. I come through out of convenience and have prioritized different grocers.

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