The food selection is wonderful. Appreciate the healthy variety of fresh and frozen. This review is a THANK YOU to the staff that bring everything together and go above and beyond. This winter went shopping and due to road conditions was stranded for almost 2 hours waiting for ride. Everyone was so kind from the cashier to the manager and everyone in between. Thank you for the coffee and the well wishes. You are all very appreciated not just the food. Store as always that night was very clean and organized. read more

I love Lincoln trader joes the staff is so friendly and I always find what I need every time I visit.

5 star customer service! I dropped a jar of Mayo as I was going to the checkout....I was already having the terrible day! The young lady who was checking me out was so kind and compassionate, she even gave me a little mini bouquet of flowers because she could tell I was embarrassed and upset. There are still good people in this world!!! Thank you Trader Joe's for turning my day around. read more

Has been quite some years since I've been to this group of grocery stores. I was a regular customer back in days living in Reno, NV. In today, cruising by, and got 2 store brand marinara sauces. Nice selections of many variations all departments. I miss being close to any Trader Joe's. read more

I enjoyed shopping at this location the other day. The staff was friendly and the store was well stocked. I liked the assortment of fresh flowers like orchids. I noticed lots of good wine and other spirits available at reasonable prices. I've always enjoyed trying new things at Trader Joe's. This is exactly what I was expecting and would come back. :) read more

Trader Joe's is absolutely amazing! They have a ton of dairy free options. Not only do they have so many options, it tastes great! I am also limiting gluten and foods that cause inflammation! I do all my shopping at trader Joe's! My family loves it too! read more

I'm not sure that Lincoln's Trader Joe's is different than any other Trader Joe's in the world, but I like it. First off, the employees actually seem happy to be there, which is weird in this day and age. Grocery store employees generally seem to be one step away from ending it all but not these folks. They give my four year old stickers any time we come through and are just happy to help and not sullen at all. It's a little weird, but nice. Trader Joe's is also the spot to go for cheap wine. You can usually get a decent bottle of wine for 5 bucks and there's just tons of stuff for under ten. The selection is great as are the prices. It's wino's vahalla. In terms of meat, dairy and produce they're also pretty good. The meat tends to be a bit pricey. Their schtick is organic, so that can cost some dough. I'd say it's just a nice little grocery store with a good selection of food products, reasonable prices and friendly people. You won't find paper plates or 400 different kinds of candy because the store is about 1/10th the size of a hy-vee, but the products they do carry are quality. The only downside is that its located all the way out in south point, so if you live in North Lincoln it's pretty inconvenient to drive there. read more

It's a good nice store but being followed the moment I walked in to the moment I left wasn't fun I do not recommend if you're part of the Latin community read more

Returned again to get new fun snacks! Still a great store with some of the most polite and helpful employees. Wine selection is really getting better, great holiday stuff too so stock up while they have items on sale. I'm really loving the premise lunch & dinner options. They were out of my favorite (mango jicama salad ) but it was replaced with more seasonal items I'm thinking. Just wanted to update with some photos of these items. read more

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Always shop at this Trader Joe in Lincoln. Well run store with great service and selection. Covid practices are done well and mist shoppers wore masks. read more

My favorite place to shop for organic, free range, fair trade produce without the Crazy prices of the store that rhymes with "Old Shoes" LOL! The people are always nice and willing to help if needed. My only complaint about this location is how far it is from my house ( 25 miles) round trip, but that's not their fault. read more

Hot Damn do I love Trader Joe's! Although this place is exactly on the opposite side of town for me, I happily endure the drive to get me some Trader Joe's. This quaint grocery store sells items ideal for the person cooking for 1 or 2. Their pre-packaged or pre-seasoned dishes (fresh and frozen) give you the opportunity to be transported to another country. Their food knows no ethnic boundaries! I completely enjoy their whimsical food ads and their daily samples. You may think, "OH, I can't shop there, it's too expensive!" Well, you're WRONG. Having frequented Russ's, Hy Vee, and Supersaver, I can say that Trader Joe's is no more expensive. Despite limited specials/deals, their consistent prices will ensure you get what you want at a reasonable price EACH time. No more scouring ads and cruising around town to find that special price. You know what to expect every time you're at the store. **Here are my MUST TRIES** -Bruschetta (so what if you can make this at home, it's freakin good here) -Fresh pizza dough balls (only 99 cents!) -21 Season Salute (spice mix WITHOUT salt - good for all you high blood pressure people) -Raisin Rosemary Crisps (I hate rosemary, but these are so yummy!) -Spiced Apple Cider (seasonal to Fall, try it warm) -Frozen Seasoned Corned Beef (seasonal to March, eat with honey mustard on sourdough bread) -Tomato Soup (pair with oyster crackers) -Inexpensive wines (this don't 'mean they're tasteless!) -Any type of cheese (just expect great cheese here) Tiny Downsides (not every place is perfect) -With a name like Trader Joe's, I'd expect a larger fresh produce area. Yea, I'm impressed that they sell brussel sprouts on the stalk, BUT that does not make up for a limited variety of farmer-like products. -I'm surprised they stock so much of 1 item. SO much of 1 item that I ran across more than a few items already expired or very close to expired. In the end, I am still left with this feeling. Trader Joe, will you marry me? read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

I make it a point to visit Tj in every city if I can...I know it makes me kinda crazy but I can't help but love it. Staff here was really friendly and we had a nice conversation with one of the jolly workers who was walking around handing out salt water taffy. They seems a little less stocked with produce but maybe it was delivery day. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Lincoln, Nebraska

Awesome selection of fresh products! Great prices on most items. Some alcohol is a little over priced but they do have an awesome selection of wine to try for the drinkers. Definitely a place for healthy fresh food people who want to avoid Walmart and other big name corporations. Will definitely be shopping here more! read more

Trader Joe's brings their own special quality of "generics" with them. If you are health/ingredient conscious you will be delighted by their reasonably priced offerings. Their wine & beer selection is unparalleled. Their organic foods are reasonable. Since moving to Iowa, I've been unable to afford to drink organic milk because there was nothing comparable toTrader Joe's here despite the presence of local dairies! Their frozen foods are also more like gourmet than any other around. One less reason to miss California! read more

Friendly employees, very clean store, huge selection. I love, love, love their banana chips!!

Listen. The service here is seriously good. Friendly. Helpful. The people who work here actually TRY THE NEW THINGS AND THEN SPEAK INTELLIGENTLY ABOUT THOSE ITEMS. Associates are uncommonly engaging. Now for the goods. My favorites: Chocolate covered, caramel pillow puffed espresso beans (in the checkout lanes) Riced cauliflower. Instant coffee ... when I'm in a pinch. Get off my back. Japanese rice (frozen foods). Fresh cut flowers (inside the west door). Japanese rice (it bears repeating; try it with an egg over easy on top - you're welcome.) read more

I just moved and I'm so excited to have a Trader Joe so close. And they have a great gluten free selection. The gluten free Trader Joe brand bread is AMAZING. This will be in my weekly shopping rotation. read more

Thank GOD for Trader Joe's! it's not a substitute for a full-sized grocery store, but there are things you can get here that cannot be found anywhere else. Beer and wine selections (and values) are very good. To the reviewer who compared it to local "cooperatives" and Open Harvest, I say... You're missing the point, comrade. Open harvest is the sort of place where people go in their psychedelic VW vans and Birkenstocks to buy bulk granola and natural healing suppositories, or whatever it is people like that buy. Trader Joe's was started to cater to Americans who had traveled extensively and were looking for food and wines that the local grocery stores didn't offer. And that is EXACTLY what is needed in this hick town where people still think Velveeta is cheese. I hope it and the coming Whole Foods put the final nails in the coffins of Ideal, Open Harvest and others who have been doing a terrible disservice to the Lincoln "foodie" culture for years with their bad selections, bad quality and low turnover. UPDATE: Changing my rating from five to four stars because of several instances of food going bad or molding on (or before) the 'sell by' date. Trader Joe's obviously has some supply chain issues out here. However, fresh perishable goods are not the main thing one goes to TJ's for. read more

Thanks for making the trek to Lincoln, TJ's! I was a bit concerned that Lincoln might get the short end of the Trader Joe's stick, expecting a smaller version of this great market. WRONG! It is just a big and beautiful as any I have been in. What makes this place great is the well manicured selection of fresh produce, meats, cheese, and dry goods. The store is rather small, but is filled to the brim with interesting selections and great steals (I. e. velvety smooth French chocolate truffles for $2.99/box, triple creme brie at less than $6/pound, grass fed beef at $5.99/lb). These prices make it possible to buy the organic potatoes, the fair trade coffee, etc. without breaking the bank. Don't forget to save time for the frozen food aisle. Normally a snore in other grocers, this is one of my favorite parts of the store. You'll find an extensive selection of sweets, entrees, and bits and pieces (organic frozen veg, prepared meats, vegetarian entrees). The best part is that all that I have tried have actually been worth the reheating. Of course, if you don't know already, there is the two buck Chuck, Trader Joe's house wine. Although I admit that most of the varieties available definitely taste like $2.99 bottles, the Merlot is actually drinkable, and was featured in Bon Appetit magazine a few years ago in an article on wines that are inexpensive enough to cook with while still good enough to drink. It's a cult thing anyway. Trader Joe's is the place where you can afford to be fancy! read more

Spoiler alert: I love Trader Joe's. I lived in California and used to frequent the original location. Since then, I've lived in two places on the east coast and now Nebraska. All that to say, I've shopped at a lot of different TJ stores. This store has a lot of very friendly, helpful staff, and I enjoy shopping there. However, my reason for four stars instead of five is the size of the store and subsequently, less variety. This doesn't bother me enough to avoid shopping there; it is, after all, the only TJ in town. I can't quite bring myself to give a fifth star, though. Overall, I recommend shopping tgere and love their TJ store brand products, especially the gluten-free items. read more

This is a great kid-friendly health food store. Though healthy is more expensive, they do manage to take mercy not to extend your grocery bill above all your combined living expenses. The lack of a need to take out a 30 year fixed rate loan to pay for your groceries does come with a price of its own though, they simply do not have as large of a store and selection, but they certainly have just about all you would need and some extras. My daughter loves to stop in and get some stickers (she is easily bought off). Overall healthy food that will not force you to question if paying rent is really necessary. read more

Awesome location!!! LOVE Trader Joe's!!! Their staff is always so friendly and willing to help!!! As well as to make some very awesome recommendations to new products or product pairings!! Check out their samples especially!!! The parking lot is easy to get into and easy to find! Really a great location I just wish they had a second one further north!! Love their selection of unique products! Best place for produce and organic!!! read more

I go to Trader Joe's for imports that I like that I don't want to spend too much money on, like soups because I bring my lunch to work, frozen meals with an ethnic flair (their Indian ones are pretty decent), cheese, etc. They don't have everything the coop has because they are a trading place. That means it is not the local stuff. And for a lot of items, I am okay with that. You shouldn't go in expecting something that it is not. The location is great, I think it is an ideal area of Lincoln for such a store. The employees are generally helpful, and I like having nice samples of stuff I hadn't tried before. read more

There are pros and cons to Trader Joe's and the rating really depends on what you come here for. We really enjoy their selection of frozen foods that can be quickly prepared into meals. The ingredients are often good and the quality is as good or better than expected for the price. Trader Joe's also does a pretty good job with snack foods. The people that name & label their products have a sense of humor and that makes me laugh. :) The alcohol selection is decent and they pride themselves on cheap wines, although I rarely purchase any wine below $10. I think it is hard to select wine here unless you know what you are looking for. There isn't much guidance and I've been happiest with my wine purchase when I picked out something that they just happened to have that I've had before. That being said, you can indeed buy wine here for $3 a bottle if that's what you are into. There's also a decent warm beer selection. Trader Joe's does not do a good job on produce. It is prepackaged, old, and sometimes bad before you even get it home. I've tried to purchase veggies that looked good and been very put off by the taste when I actually tired to eat them. I also wouldn't recommend their refrigerated meats. There are many other places around to get fresh meat that is butchered in-house. The staff are good and the store appears clean. In sum, this is a good place for some items, but consider it an additional stop, not a full grocery store. read more

I had the best experience today at Trader Joe's. Everyone knows they have great health foods at a lower cost, but they also have amazing customer service. While leaving a handle on my grocery bag broke and my marinara sauce broke and got over all my groceries. An employee leaving the store saw me and got the manager (Kim) who graciously replaced all of the products in the bag. I was taken aback by how kind they were in replacing everything quickly. Their customer service is amazing. read more

Bad experience checking out - will not be back, sorry. When you stand in what TJ's considers "a line" only to have the staff check out people with far more groceries than you have, it puts a bad taste in your mouth. Sorry, TJ's - take care of your regular customers. As for me - will not be back. read more

I always feel self-conscious when shopping at Trader Joe's in my trail duster and hat, with my six-shooters at my side. I feel like all the old ladies buzzing about the place are scared of me. They obviously don't know who I am. I am John Marston, and I protect folks like you from Dutch van der Linde's gang of outlaws, who would mean to do you all much harm! Oh and the wine is quite affordable. read more

I've moved around a lot in the last 3 years. I started shopping at Trader Joe's in Sherman Oaks in 1974. It was just a few blocks from our house and faster than shopping at 7/11. ( This was the "olden days".) Moved to San Diego and found a TJs in Pacific Beach but also visited the one in Encino when I went up to visit son & dau-in-law. I love this location because they have signs on the wall: Don't Forget Your Bags. Very helpful because I need reminders. Moved to Sacto 3 years ago and found TJs there. Then a year later moved to Vancouver and could shop in Vancouver or Portland. Now I'm in Lincoln, Nebraska...and even found TJs here. What's impressive is the CONSISTENCY!!! I love the store and ( unlike the major chains that move stuff around all the time) you know exactly where to go and what to expect on the next aisle. Especially when I was a working mother ( and time was precious) and even now it makes me crazy when I have to search for things and retrace my steps because grocers Re-organize so you'll spend more time browsing. I appreciate that TJs plays no tricks and respects the customers. Mostly I love to shop here because I love Black Toad Ale! But also like their reasonably priced flowers, plants and greeting cards. The cheese selection is terrific. I follow a low FODMAP diet so the garlic-infused oil is a necessity as well as sourdough bread that has no FODMAPS. My dog loves their lamb & rice canned food. I could go on but all I can say is everything is great here and bananas are usually the cheapest in town. read more

Being that we don't have a Trader Joe's in Hawaii I gotta rate it 5 stars. It's like Costco prices sold in smaller packages. My family loves Trader Joe's. come to Hawaii!!!!!! read more

Trader Joe's has been hyped and marketed as a 'super awesome, hyper organic, inexpensive marketplace with a hip edge to it.' But after shopping there a couple of times, both in Monterrey California and Lincoln, I have found that this is a weak substitution to local co-operatives, and even local chain supermarkets. Open Harvest may be a bit more expensive, but they focus as much as possible what is available LOCALLY. Trader Joe's is prepackaged and re-packaged, branded, and sold at a much lower price - but there is nothing local about it. I think the only thing I saw there that was local were some six packs of Empyrean. Trader Joe's is riding the wave that good companies like Whole Foods, and hundreds of local health food stores have fought hard and long to establish in consumer consciousness, and they are peddling something completely different. I don't care that they sell what they sell - I actually like a lot of what they sell, as far as variety and taste goes... my main 'beef' with Trader Joe's is that they market themselves as being something that they are not. - 'Your Neighborhood grocery store' I don't feel good shopping here. It is an intuitive feeling. It just feels phony from top to bottom. I can't put my finger on it, but I will trust myself.... in the meantime, Open Harvest, Leon's, Ideal Grocery, the dozen or so amazing ethnic markets, and Russ's is where I will be shopping. read more

It is so wonderful to have TJ's in Lincoln. I am 99% thrilled with everything they have and provide. The only down side is they dont carry some of the things that they have on the coasts (meatloaf) and that the produce is not quite up to the TJ standard i am used too..... but hey after a bit of two buck chuck...who cares :) read more

Been here multiple times with my best friend and her husband and I must say I have never been disappointed coming here. They always have what we're looking for and the produce is always really fresh and stocked. The staff also deserves a 5 out of 5 stars because they know there stuff, especially about the types of wines in the stores. It's one of my favorite places to get stuff because we love making new dishes with fresh items. I would recommend coming here for fresh fruits and veggies because it's always in stock plus you get excellent service! read more

Excellent location! Easy to get in and out. Plenty of parking available. Wide variety of products. High quality produce. Good liquor selection. Extremely clean store. Well maintained. Staff is friendly and helpful. Some products can be a little pricey, but you are paying for quality. Good selection of both organic and non-organic products. I thoroughly enjoy shopping at this store! read more

I love Trader Joe's! My absolute favorite place to shop. Impressive quality, friendly clerks, reasonable prices--everything I need!

Trader Joe's is a great little boutique grocery store that has their own brand of items and some unique food to buy. One of my favorite things is all the various nuts. I particularly like the lime and chili mixed nuts. For a quick meal I like the Frozen Teriyaki Chicken and Asian Veggies, Thai Joe's Coconut Curry Chicken Stix, and Trader Ming's Mandarin Orange Chicken are all really tasty. Sometimes you just need to explore and try something new because they have a lot of options. About 25% of the store is devoted to snacks and sweets and they have a lot of good options to try. They also have some decent wines for around $10. read more

I love this Trader Joe's! They have a wide variety of delicious foods, the employees are friendly and seem happy with their jobs, and you can't beat the prices for the quality of a lot of their pre-made stuff. It's a treat to have this place in Lincoln. read more

I enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's because they offer products I can't find elsewhere. I enjoy the unique drinks and juices along with their variety of ethnic foods that allow me to try new and different cuisines. Many of the products that I've tried are due to the free samples they offer. It's a little organic, a little hip and a lot of selection of unique choices at a price I can afford. Staff is helpful and I appreciate good ol' fashioned paper bags that they offer. read more

I shopped here regularly for about a year and eventually became disenchanted. If you are looking for some specialty items, they might carry it, but it's no substitute for a regular grocery store. The quality of the produce is average to below average. They never carry white onions, only yellow and red. And wrapping an individual potato in plastic wrap? Seriously? I don't like that some produce is in the shrink wrapped packages. I want to select smaller portions. They carry no fresh meat; it's all frozen. Living in the "beef state" I don't see the point of buying frozen meat imported from another country. The selection of alternative non-wheat baking flours is very limited. The staff is always friendly but I always got the idea that the customers were snooty. It seems to me like some people see shopping there as a status symbol. So I've taken my business to Fresh Thyme and Whole Foods, both of which have much better produce and meat departments. read more

Trader Joe's is -the- place to go for a huge selection of cheese at prices about 40% less than the regular supermarkets. Aside from the 19cent banana (29 cents if you want organic) their produce is always very reasonably priced and of good quality. But I largely come here for the fish and frozen items, just as I did on the West Coast -- the best sweet potato fries, amazing ice cream creations, fish varieties that are absent elsewhere in Lincoln, ready-to-heat dishes from various cultures (i.e. Indian food, Shepherd's Pie, Tempura veggies) and always of high quality. Plus, some of the best real chocolate candies and fantastic cookies around, without the premium prices. Well, I don't buy my staples here; I can get those at Target. But for a bit of a food adventure, and a huge savings on cheese, fish, and cookies, this is the place to go. Unfortunately, as other reviewers have mentioned, this Trader Joe's doesn't carry some of the West Coast favorites. I truly miss my Rosemary Chicken dinners, fantastic comfort food of high quality, and I'm not sure why it's absent here. But try the "Itty Bitty Bites" -- you'll be glad you did. read more