the way I was treated during my visit yesterday was completely inconsistent with the positive experiences I have had at your stores over the years. While waiting in line, I observed the cashier interacting with the customers ahead of me. He was friendly, talkative, smiling, and engaging in conversation. One customer appeared to be a coworker, and the next customer was a white female. In both interactions, he was polite and welcoming. However, when it was my turn, the atmosphere changed completely. I greeted him with a friendly "hello," but he did not respond. Throughout the transaction, he remained silent, avoided any basic customer interaction, and appeared visibly unfriendly toward me. I felt ignored and treated as though I was invisible. When I left, I said "thank you," and again received no acknowledgment or response. What troubled me most was the stark contrast between how I was treated and how the customers before me were treated. Based on what I witnessed, it did not appear that he was simply having a bad day, as his demeanor was completely different moments earlier. As a person of color, this experience left me feeling uncomfortable, disrespected, and questioning whether I was treated differently because of my race. I hope Trader Joe's will take this feedback seriously and review the situation so that all customers are treated with the same level of courtesy and respect. It felt like I didn't even exist. It was such a shit feeling read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I have been a Trader Joe's customer for many years, but my recent experience was disappointing. I purchased organic blueberries that were already spoiled and rotten. Unfortunately, I had to throw them away without being able to enjoy any of the product. I was also surprised to see Ezekiel bread displayed at floor level, one of the dustiest areas in any retail environment. Since this type of bread is commonly refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness, seeing it stored this way raised concerns about product handling and overall quality control. Trader Joe's has built its reputation on offering high-quality products, which is why this experience was so unexpected. I hope management takes a closer look at product freshness and merchandising standards to ensure customers receive the quality they expect. I am sharing this feedback in the hope that it leads to improvements for future customers. read more

Let me begin by giving a shout out to an invisible CSA, or customer service All Star All by phone-a gent named Dan or Dave. He was kind enough to grab a particular chocolate bar that is absolutely out of stock at at least 3 to 4 other locations I've tried closer to me. I was in the area, so I thought I'd call ahead to this particular store. To my surprise a gentleman named Dan or Dave answer the phone and put me on hold and was kind enough to go and hold some of the product upon my arrival. And while I want to give him a lot of credit for that, this store was absolutely nuts! I've never seen the sheer volume of people that were in here. There must have been over 3 to 400 people in this store, and that's probably on the low end. Absolutely every single cashier had a line going back at least midway through the respective aisles. You couldn't make it up. I called the store back to thank the gentleman who took his time to grab me the product, but told him with the best tone of appreciation I could muster up that there's no way in the world I was going to do half an hour to 45 minutes in line to get out of there with a few candy bars. Lol This location must be the most popular thing this side of the pyramids of Giza on Sunday afternoons. Suffice to say they won't be seeing me again on this particular day. I don't even know if additional staffing would make a difference. Best of luck to those who call this particular Trader Joe's their home store. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Store was clean and employees I interacted with were helpful. I was looking for the Irish Butter chips and after visiting 4 other stores I found them! I wish TJ had the ability to tell me where inventory I'm looking for is located. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I love Trader Joe's, but I hate that the vanilla ice cream is now $7.99! It's so wild to see that price. Happy to have found a new tequila to use in my margaritas. read more

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Pretty much if you've ever been to a Trader Joe's, you've been to all of them, as each location is very much the same in what they have to offer. This business is no different. It offers all of the stuff that Trader Joe's is known for putting out onto the marketplace. In terms of this particular location, this is a large store. But, more than simply being a large location, this is a very busy Trader Joe's. There's always tons of people here. This isn't a big deal, because they actually keep the store very well staffed. So, you'll never be waiting too long in any of the lines or anything like that. But, just keep in mind that there will, more than likely, be a lot of people shopping anytime you go in. What I like about this location is that they have a very large selection of flowers. They even have some very nice exotic flowers that you commonly don't find at some of their other locations. So, if you're looking for that special bouquet that you need to present to somebody, this may be your place to go. Similar to the amount of shoppers one may find inside this location, the parking lot for this store can become quite a mess. This Trader Joe's is located within a large strip mall, and there's several other businesses adjacent to this store. Thus, their parking lot does not only catered to Trader Joe's, but it also caters to the other businesses, as well. Meaning, sometimes, particularly during peak hours, this parking lot can become a bit of a mess. Just something to keep in mind. Overall, like I said, if you want what Trader Joe's has to offer, and you're in the Manhattan Beach area, this may be your place to go. read more

The Baseline: For a grocery store it must have a wide selection of items, the produce/bakery/meat selections must be fresh, the store aisles need to be clean/organized, the traffic flow must be logical, the prices must reflect the value, and the service from staff must be good. Food: This is Trader Joe's so it is going to have a variety of grocery items not considered standard by major grocery chains. The items I come to expect to be available from a TJ store are typically there and I get some good finds. On my visit all the produce items and meat items looked fresh and of good quality. The things I probably didn't need but were fun to find were bought. I got ears of corn, flowers, and half-n-half which were of good quality. Service: All the store staff were friendly and helpful looking for items we came in for. Register check was quick and efficient. Ambiance: The aisles were cleaned and stocked, well organized on my visit. The flow of the aisles are in a grid were functional to the flow of traffic making selections. Price: Trader Joe's has some really good value items but it is based on quantities with a 2-3 member household ratio. I had no complaints about my bill. read more

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This Trader Joe's location isn't my favorite so far. Both times I've visited, it's been very crowded, and several items I was looking for were out of stock, which made the trip a bit frustrating. I also noticed that the cashiers weren't as friendly as I've experienced at other Trader Joe's locations, though that can vary by day and time. That said, I've only been here twice, so it's possible my visits just caught the store at less-than-ideal moments. I'm open to giving it another try to see if the experience improves. read more

One of my go to locations. The parking lot is shared by lots of other big store businesses like Barnes and Noble, REI, and Old Navy. The weekends are always busier so plan accordingly. The cashier's are all always friendly and most of the time they have their sample and cart set up near the entrance. read more

My preferred location is the Trader Joe's near USC. I went to this location out of convenience since I was in the area. Perhaps it was because I went on a weekend but it was super crowded and the layout it's suitable for when it is. The customer service is friendly and the lines move quickly but I'll avoid shopping there in the future. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

It's one of those stores I don't mind popping into, even when I just need one thing. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the vibe feels way more relaxed than most grocery stores. They have a great selection of unique snacks, frozen meals, and seasonal items. Prices are reasonable, especially for the quality, and I love that I can grab something quick and interesting without spending forever shopping. Definitely a go-to grocery spot for me. read more

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite spots for quick, healthy meals. I love the variety of freshly packed salads they offer--always flavorful and convenient. Their frozen meals are equally impressive, with so many tasty options to choose from, perfect for when I need something easy but delicious. The customer service at this location is top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff that make shopping a breeze. Plus, the store is always clean and well-organized, which makes the whole experience even better. Trader Joe's never disappoints! read more

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This location always has items that the IE locations don't have (yet). Although busy the shelves were nicely stocked and the store was clean. read more

always clean and neat! friendly and welcoming. good amount of parking but i bet it's wild on Saturdays!! great selection! love the fresh little flower bouquets! read more

I haven't shopped at this location is awhile. I decided to pick up some fruit and Mandarian Chicken. This was on the weekend; the store was very busy.I wasn't sure what cold freeze it was located. I proceeded to walk into Trader Joes. I then proceeded to the right to pick my fruit. I noticed an older white gentleman with a blue hat on. He was doing something with products on that isle. As I got closer to have him direct me to the chicken in the freeze, I was met by this stern, mean, look, coming from this person. He didn't utter a word, but his demeanor and look said it all. This look made me feel like I was not wanted in Trader Joes, or anywhere around him. I kept walking. I looked away. When i was safely pass him (about 25 feet) I looked toward his direction again. He was still giving me this hard, glaring stare, watching me. I finally found my items and proceeded to the front of the store to check out. The male cashier made small talk with me. I described my encounter with his co-worker. He looked like he knew who this person was in which I had the unpleasant encounter. This cashier kinna shrugged it off. This is something that I didn't appreciate. I'm not sure of the person in question had an unpleasant encounter with another customer. Regardless,I'm there to be treated with respect; I'm there to buy your products. Maybe the gentleman is saying by his actions, Trader Joes doesn't want my business? read more

This TJ's is fine--it's a smaller buildout than some other TJ's with less shelf space but they try to keep things filled. It's not my regular TJ's, but I stop in here when in the area for the famous TJ Tuna Wrap and sometimes pick up some other things. I am going to give you some million dollar advise: Do Not park in the first row near the store--I am not there often and in the few times I have been over the years I have witnessed cars backing out of spaces and hitting other cars backing out, other cars parked, and many close calls--seems like every time I am there there is a car incident. To get more spaces in, they put the rows too close together and with many people in South Bay owning large SUV's these days--it's not optimal. Best practice is to park as far away from the store as possible where no one is parked. That's what I do. I am telling you! Also in the shopping center is my favorite REI. There is also a Barnes and Noble and the Vitamin Shoppe. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I went in for groceries after having a bad weekend. The Trader Joe's employee asked what i did this weekend. I couldn't come up with anything to say besides the truth, which is that my grandmother passed away on Saturday. After bagging my groceries the employee left and came back with a bouquet of flowers. I was deeply touched with this act of kindness and will never forget it. I cried on my way to the car.Trader Joes employees have always been awesome. read more

I love this TJ! It's not crowded, there are lots of cashiers, all very friendly, and it's in a good plaza with other places to eat or shop. read more

Trader Joe's - Freezer bag - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Came here looking for a product I saw on tiktok, my boyfriend was able to flag down an employee (i think he might've actually been manager or a supervisor) and he was very rude. He couldn't even look us in the eye while he talked, answered our question and dismissed us. Weird behavior coming from someone who is higher up. Very snarky. read more

I walked into the store expecting my usual stroll through Trader Joe's, however two amazing employees had entered my view. Cris and Adrian were so understanding and patient with me in finding exactly what I was looking for! Honestly would've been stuck there for hours if not for their assistance.Definitely recommend coming by, not only enjoying the wonderful customer service but the plentiful amount of foods and produce offer many options to different tastes. read more

The cashier took someone ahead of me from a different line despite me being next. Very unprofessional.

Amazing! I get my groceries here everytime, the chips are so good too! Also the people are so nice. I love the ice cream sandwiches. I like the area, people and the stores around here are great. The atmosphere is so nice. read more

I had the best service on TAYLOR ( the register) I love how positive and helpful she was assisting me and getting all the things I was looking for! She is truly a Gem! I found so many great deals! Wheat organic bread for only 1.99 cheaper than Food 4 Less. I don't know why I have been sleep All This TIME! New place to shop for quality items read more

I like to shop in this location, easy parking, friendly service! The products are fresh and the flowers are pretty and reasonable price!

Gotta love TJs! I know it is a corporate chain and all but, this location sets itself apart from others as I have found that parking in this shopping center is not "driver's test-like complicated" as other locations tend to be! The employees at this one seem happy, courteous, and helpful. I've been twice last week on weekday afternoons and the shelves are stocked well. As I was picking up some salads, I overheard the employees meticulously reviewing expiration dates on the shelf and multitasking in helping customers. I've not really observed other grocery stores going over expiration dates and making sure products are current. Cashiers are smiling and efficient. I like their music playing as I shop. Cool shopping vibes. 4.0 yelp stars average to date is accurate. Great job, TJs @Rosecrans, Manhattan Beach! Keep rockin' and rollin'. read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel for business and looked around on Yelp for some decent healthy breakfast options and I found Trader Joe's. I'm no stranger to Trader Joe's. I like what they offer. Good produce. Decent vegan options. Friendly employees. This Trader Joe's was like many I've visited before. Pressed a bit for time and hungry for breakfast I knew the game plan. Peruse the perimeter where all the fresh good stuff is (produce, salads, nuts etc) and explore the interior "if there's time". You see I travel a lot. When I see a decent place I can get healthy food I tend to get way too much. However I restrained here. Got a banana (yes you can get one, lady employee who checked me out asked if it was organic or not. Confessed I had no idea. Difference in price maybe $.07? Don't recall what she charged me but yeah it's ok) also got organic blueberries, a salad and a veggie wrap for later. I looked around at the frozen items (I always like seeing what vegan options each store carries) and went to the checkout. It was fast, I brought a bag. Off I went. Everything I got was tasty and so much better than the fast food desert around my hotel. I'll certainly be back if I'm in the area again. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I love their lavender hand sanitizer it's my GO TO this place is so dope if you want healthy groceries or even a snack you haven't probably seen before and they must have it at Trader Joe's that's the reason why I believe this place is unique and special I love shopping here read more

Shout out to Michael! So, I went to the TJ's at Torrance located on Hawthorne Blvd to exchange a box of mistakenly bought white zinfandel (I intended to buy merlot.) They shot me down saying they can't take it back without a receipt. (Yeah, okay, so I didn't have a receipt.) However, research revealed TJ is to accept any returns even without a receipt for store credit in the form of a TJ gift card. I gave this argument to their manager (or whoever I spoke to) but no cigar. It was upsetting. I decided to give it a try here and spoke to Michael. (I suck at names, but I'm confident that's his name.) Gave him the general gist of my situation. His response: "No problem. We can do a quick exchange." He didn't require anything else other than checking to make sure all the bottles are in the return box. He even located the correct box of merlot for me and transaction complete! Well-deserved 5th star. Hands down now my favorite Trader Joe's read more

Great selection of ready to eat meals and snacks. Lots of parking. Huge assortment of plants and flowers.

This Trader Joe's is in a large strip mall in Manhattan Beach. There is plenty of parking and the aisles are very large so you won't feel cramped. They have all the same produce and products as most Trader Joe's, but we really like this one. It is just easy to get in and out and the staff is super friendly. They have great fresh produce as well as frozen items. Their prices are good and there is always something new to try. Have fun. read more

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Love shopping at Trader Joe's! Have been a happy customer for a long time now. They have several items I like, their staff has always been friendly and helpful, and the prices are reasonable. Pros: + Gyro Slices + Coffee Bean Blast Ice Cream + Pound Plus Milk Chocolate w/ Almonds Bar + Brookies + Strawberries and Bananas & Cream Yogurt + Dulce De Leche + Three Cheese Pizza (frozen) + Pizza Margherita (frozen) + Pastures of Eden Feta Cheese + Original Mayonaise + Red Pepper Spread + Tahini Sauce (refrigerated) + Cheese Puffs + Veggie Chips + Dolmas (canned) + Muenster Cheese + Brie + Rosemary Ham + Spanish Brand Deli Selection + Roasted Tomatillo & Mango Salsa + Lavender Triple Milled Soap + Decent alcohol selection + Reasonable prices + Great Staff Cons: - Store can get crowded *Update 6/25/19 Picked up the Gyro Slices from here today and had one of the most amazing non-traditional Gyro sandwiches ever! Made it at work using a toaster oven. Used Ciabatta bread instead of pita and added mayo and Muenster cheese. That's it. Came out amazing! Uploading a picture for those curious. read more

Trader Joe's - A gyro Muenster melt. All ingredients purchased at Trader Joe's. Muenster, ciabatta, and gyro slices. - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I love Trader Joe's for their selections and reasonable prices. This store shares outdoor parking with Barnes and Noble, Pier One, Old Navy, and REI. There's also an Office Depot close by. For those having trouble finding parking, the Office Depot lot a few steps away always has empty spots. This Trader Joe's has a lot of registers, but seems to be crowded most of the time. I stopped in today, and must remember to avoid this store on Sundays. Lines were super long and it was hard to maneuver around. But I found the Greek olives that I needed for a Mediterranean chicken dish that I want to make, and it was only $1.79 for the package. I got 2 at that price, especially after leaving Bristol Farms down the street where their olives were $10.99/lb. Once I got to the front of the line, I was greeted by a friendly checker who did the transaction in no time at all. read more

Trader Joe's - $1.79, versus $10.99/lb at Bristol Farms - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

Great staff, lots of delicious treats, parking at the Manhattan Beach store was great/easy.

Visited this TJ's on a Thursday afternoon around 2:30pm, plenty of parking and there was not a line to enter the store. Walked right in and saw that the shelves , meat , and produce were fully stocked. Everybody was socially distancing and they had arrows guiding you to the front when you were ready to check out. This store felt like it had a more open floor plan for shoppers. Everybody who worked there was kind and helpful during my visit. Had lots a snacks to stock up for a longer weekend. Everything from organic beef patties , dried mango in a smaller package ( Costco's is just way too huge and overpriced ) to marshmallows that vegetarians can enjoy (no gelatin) Vince was my checker and he was kind and engaging. There's a quite a few TJs by the beach and I have to say that this trip was one of the smoothest experiences I've had at a TJ's in years. read more

Trader Joe's - Nice local theme - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

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Not all TJ's are alike. the Manhattan Beach location is great! Why? Because parking is plentiful, staffing is friendly, shelves are stocked, location is clean and they have quite a few food and drink sample stations going at the same time. This is the second year I've hunted for the TJ Surprise Package. What is a surprise package? It is a sealed package containing 3 TJ shopping bags. Why is this so great? Because! it's $2.99 (yes, $1 per bag as you would pay if you bought it separately) BUT the surprise it each surprise package has bags from various TJ locations across the continent. Last year, I got a bag from Boston MA, New Mexico and Portland OR. FUN!!! It makes great gifts to exchange in the office or with clubs or even if you bought ONE, you have the surprise of locations. As always, their product line is great. Sadly, I live 2500 miles away from the closest TJ and purchasing frozen products would present a problem for me. Their dry goods, produce and wine selection are great and even if all I do is browse and enjoy, I'm happy with that. The MB location has decorated their store with "local" MB design, theme and décor! Located on Rosecrans Blvd, close to LAX and the 405 N/S arteries read more

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My first visit to this location was with my family as we were shopping for items for my sister's wedding. I want to highlight the exceptional gesture of the workers who, upon learning about my sister's upcoming wedding, presented her with flowers. This thoughtful act made the bride and groom feel truly special, emphasizing the impact of kindness. We look forward to continuing our support for this TJ location in the future. read more

Every now and again I like to update my reviews on some locations. This is by far the best trader joe location I love to visit. I love the cashier's and other workers who are busy on the floors. They give me a good lesson when it comes to customer service because although they are extremely busy they are never to busy to help a customer. Austin was of such great help this evening (5:25pm 4/10/22). My husband and I have been searching high and low for organic ready to cook brown rice. It's frozen and microwavable in individual bags. We can't seem to find any regardless of the location. Austin took the time to explain to me what's going on with the product and even recommended another for me to try in the mean time. I love this location and it's employees like him that keeps me coming back and also recommending this location to others. read more

One of my favorite stores!! I always make sure I find one in any city that I travel to. I didn't need much on this trip and I was literally in and out within 5 mins. Mid day is pretty ideal as it's not super busy. I always have a pleasant experience whenever I go to a Trader Joe's. I also love how their vegan/vegetarian products continuously expand. They make sure they keep customers, like myself, coming back due to the vast selection of products. read more

Trader Joe's - a display of pumpkins and squash - Grocery Near Me - Manhattan Beach, California

I must say I do like this specific store. Its clean, organized, fully stocked and has nice employees. I was outside the store for a bit looking at the plants and I noticed they had two employees outside directly people to go inside I assume in case people assumed it was packed (which it wasn't) and it was a line forming to get in. I went on a wenesday about 11 and there was hardly no line to pay and the cashier are quick. Nice job! read more

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Busy store with lots of people. We actually ended up parking in the lot next door and walking over because it was a madhouse in the parking lot. Inventory is pretty much the same as any other TJ's, but I kinda felt like they had a large selection of alcohol... read more