Ode to Trader Joe's Seasonal produce of mellow fruitfulness! Island themed friend of the tropical sun; Conspired to load the shopping cart With fruit and veggies that round the table run; Oft whoever seeks tasty may find. To swell the freezer, and fill the pantry shelves With a delicious variety of inspired cuisine, Who hath not sampled amid thy store? Sometimes returning again and again Seeking thy tiny cup of gratis java. Where are thy Joe-O's? Ay, where are they? Think of them, and thy hast cheeses too, Then in a clanging call the young cashiers beseech Open yet another among the checkout stands And gathering shoppers swoon in the lot. WIth a nod to Keats read more

Judge it for what it is, right? It's a Trader Joe's, and as TJs go, this is middle of the road. Not the nicest location not the worst. Not the best parking, not the worst, not the cleanest store, but not the filthiest. I won't go off here about how I maybe just don't *get* Trader Joe's and I kind of find it a teensy bit annoying when people gush about the place. Nope. You won't hear me say that I think it's a store full of a few things you could use, and a bunch of stuff that no one really needs. Not that I mind superfluous things. Just maybe this isn't my kind of superfluous. What I will say, though, is that other stores have horrible gluten-free bread, and they carry Udi's. Which is maybe not the best bread in the universe, but when you're going to make French toast and you have two gluten-free people eating (and one who is on-again, off-again gluten-free) you probably need to buy a loaf of it. Side note: Who really ever uses the phrase "on-again, off-again" in conversation? If you're on, you're on. If you're off, you're off. And if you're back on, were you ever really off? read more

Always amazing and I always leave happy after visiting this store and location. This location does not run out of the items I crave. I would call this my local shop. I enjoy seeing some of the same employee faces year after year. It must be a nice place to work. read more

Love this place so so many good finds. Shannon is so so kind and amazing. I love coming to this TJs

I don't care for this location as much as I do other ones. It's a hard parking lot to navigate and the store itself seems very small and crowded to me. Other than that its the same as any other TJ's. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I went to this Trader Joe's on the fourth of July and it was busier than I expected. Overall, I like all TJ because the quality and affordability! This TJ is no different from any other. It is clean, employees are welcoming and nice. They all stock the same items. The items I always love to get from TJ are: +Kale (affordable, pre-washed and delicious and only $1.99!!, such a healthy food!) +Cookie butter (Oh my... Have you guys tried it? I feel like I died and went to heaven buying thing! So unique to TJ!! ) +Crumpets (Cookie butter + crumpets are delicious and both are reasonably priced) +Garbanzo beans - cheap and good, goes great with salad or make hummus with it! +Grape tomatoes - I just love to buy tomatoes from TJ! +Olive oil (best deal in town, seriously!) +Balsamic vinegar +Chocolate covered pretzels - BEST THING EVER! The pinch of salt brings out the flavor There's so many snacks and frozen foods I just love from there... the list might go on and on.... +I used to think TJ was like whole foods, fancy and overpriced but when you stop and look at the prices and quality, a lot of the snacks and frozen foods and some of the vegetables are reasonably price and worth it! read more

Smaller than the one I have back home but still had the garlic bbq Sriracha sauce that I told my brother he needed to try. Their wine/beer selection is nicely labeled. I do think TJ's needs to incorporate U.S made wine, such as from Long Island or Cali, it would definitely help their sustainability image. I also didn't see a very big cheese selection, may my eyes missed it? All in all, there were no lines which I was thankful for and the same friendly service. The layout was orderly and it didn't take long to find the special sauce. read more

The staff can be rude. The staff can be nice. Who needs it? Im 75 yrs old and I don't like being told that I don't need to use sanitizer when I ask for it. The old redhead at the door wouldn't sanitize my cart - I had picked the cart up from an outgoing customer and I knew it hadn't been sprayed. After I explained this to her (and I shouldn't have had to) she still wouldn't spray the cart, so I picked the spray up and did the job myself. The spray bottle was locked so she had to open it for me. Then she didn't make a move to get off of her stool to take it back. I put it back on the table next to her. What a witchy attitude! On a little power trip I guess. I always feel welcome at the Sprouts next door. And the Target. And the Frys. And the Safeway. Why do I torture myself ? I should know better. read more

I Love Trader Joe's... Gosh I just might be obsessed with Trader Joe's! The more you talk to the staff the more you will get to know their products & even packaging! This isn't a one stop shop grocery store, more like GREAT Quality, Real, Natural, Awesome Grocery Store. IF you don't like how Small it is, IF you don't like the higher prices then you need to go back to Crap-Mart and stay there for the CRAP! :Rant Over: In a silly way... Trader Joe's makes me feel like I live in a small community, where everyone knows each other... Going every week for over a year might be the reason. TJ's is a GREAT Supplement for the Hubster & I after visiting the Gilbert Farmers Market down the street... Here is a list of a few of my personal Favorites: Nothing But Bananas, Villa Alena Moscato Wine, Bolognese Pasta Sauce, Uncured Turkey Bacon, Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegars, White Mac n Cheese, Goat Cheese with Herbs Have fun when you walk in... Grab some Beautiful Flowers, Grab some Cheese, Meats, Veggies, Bread... try a Sample of their Daily Recipe! read more

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I love the food at Trader Joe's! Such a great price and awesome selections on healthy foods! But I'm not writing this review because of the food options I'm writing a review for the specific location because of the employees! They all were working their hardest and keeping up with how busy it was in there. One employee in particular was amazing, Roxanne was our cashier and is absolutely wonderful! Roxanne you rock! read more

Posting this on behalf of my son. We live within walking distance and he wanted to ride his bike I allowed him without thinking he would have to wait out side for me Jordan quickly said don't worry he can wait with me. So sweet my son loved feeling like a big boy!!! he said Jordan was awesome! Thank you!!! It's always the little things that make a huge difference. read more

Your local grocer & so much more! I wish we had one near us, north east Mesa(wink wink) Before every grocery thought of social distancing & keeping everybody safe, they were already doing that at this branch. Counting their capacity, sanitizing hands before going in & making sure you stay 6 ft from each other. Kudos Trader Joe's!!! read more

This is my favorite grocery store! Also, as luck would have it, it's my family's favorite too. They have the little kid/midget/dwarf sized grocery carts which are great! My kids love to push them around to "help" me and my wife get groceries. I can't believe how consistent the staff are here. I swear they are all required to take mood enhancers before starting their shift because I have never had someone working there that wasn't friendly and helpful. Always clean, always awesome. read more

No matter how bonkers the parking lot looks, the store doesn't feel crowded and the check out lines (if any) move fast. Great selection of vegan foods and I love so many of TJ's brands for quality and value. Organic items are also plentiful here. Staff is top notch and always offering help on finding something, and even calling other stores if they are out of an item I need. =) read more

For those who don't know, Trader Joe's is a sort of up-scale market. Their selection is less than one of the big groceries like Fry's, but what they do have tends to be organic, and often rather unique. Their produce is generally 'clean', as are their meats and dairy. They carry uncured bacon, not-from-concentrate juices, natural grain breads, and some gourmet frozen foods too. Among other things. The staff is friendly and helpful, too. Of course you pay for this level of quality. But given that this is stuff you're putting into your body, I think it's worth it. If it were more convenient to my house I'd come here more. Good stuff. read more

Trader Joe's just lost our business. We were wearing clear plastic face masks that cover our mouth and nose. They are also used by doctors and nurses. We were stopped at the door by a rude employee who said that our masks were not CDC approved and we could not enter the store. As we walked away she was laughing and joking about her new found power. Well, Trader Joe's you just lost business and it will have a ripple effect as well. read more

Trader Joe's is always amazing! This location has the best staff that is friendly and helpful. They will search in the back if customers are looking for an out of stock item. They ask about foods you buy and really connect with you every time. This Trader Joe's is like my favorite comfortable sweatshirt. It is broken in and comfortable, always dependable to warm you up on a chilly day. Or they will chill you on a hot Arizona day. They give you just what you need at the best price. I will never live in a place without a Trader Joe's. If you're in Mesa stop in and feel the love! read more

Have visited this location a few times. Each visit it's virtually the same. The employees are laid back but helpful, and are welcoming. We come here for just a handful of specific items. And they have it in stock every single time we are here :) The parking is ample. Registers open up as it gets busier. We will continue shopping here. read more

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to the lady working the line out front in the morning of April 4th 2020.. try to be nice, we're all stressed out at the moment. Make paying customers feel welcome and like we don't want to leave and go next door to sprouts. read more

This TJs is the best of the best. Last time in with my toddler, they gave her her own free cup of cookies and then a lollipop at checkout. They sugared her up while I shopped, which kept her happy. Opened up a checkout lane for us too so we didn't wait at all. Such kind people here and of course the best treats. read more

Trader Joe's - Cookies for the wee one - Grocery Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Trader Joe's...fun concept, tasty and creative products. Some employees are friendly, caring, and interested in providing good service. Notice how I said SOME employees. That is because I experience employee microaggressions nearly every time I shop there. I've been called a "sorority sister", "cougar", "tradwife", and more. Then, there are the digs at my intelligence and employment status. For example, I often wear an employee lanyard when I stop by after work. Since I am a 64-year-old woman with a PhD and 40 years of work experience, I expect to receive at least minimal respect as a working person. Yet, I am repeatedly informed by younger Trader Joe's employees that they are students headed for "real careers...not secretarial work". Of course, this astounding gender-stereotyping and ageism is framed by the requisite tattoos, piercings, and rainbow hair of a "progressive" lifestyle which they are CERTAIN I do not support. My hair is blonde...clearly I MUST be Republican. Frankly, I'm sick of the ignorant, smug, poseurs who work for this company. Why does my grocery shopping have be a political statement? I am looking for a different place to buy my groceries. Trader Joe's...too bad you are allowing a bunch of narcissists to undermine your business read more

This Trader Joe's always has the best customer service. Justice checked us out and was very friendly and helpful. This Trader Joe's is the best read more

Nice little place to shop. I can't believe a store with no windows. hehe, Busy. very busy. I wish the Staff would help bag more. They have this kid working there, He is such a sweet Kid. I wish I knew what his name was. read more

Big score for Trader Joe's. A few hours after leaving store yesterday, realized the cashier only gave me change for a five dollar bill when I had given her a $20 bill. Called the store, gave them the details, they checked for an overage that evening and returned the extra $15 tome today. I will never forget their courtesy and their honesty read more

Although, I am a loyal Sprouts shopper. I decided to try Trader Joe's as I have been wanting to for a while now. This location is small, and was crowded when I visited. The store is clean and well organized. I liked that right when you walk in the door there are a variety of fresh, fragrant, colorful flowers to greet you. I thought the produce section was well stocked with fresh produce, and I found some things there I can't find at Sprouts. The selection of frozen foods, and boxed health foods are ample. The prices are reasonable for organic food. The staff is friendly and helpful, and I will supplement my Sprouts trip with Trader Joe's. I am a fan! read more

This is the other location I frequent! They are always stocking up everytime I go. It's nice that they rarely run out of the things I come here for. Like the other one in Tempe, the selection of wines, fruits and cheeses are wonderful. Their whole wheat lavash topped with Quattro Fromaggio cheeses, avocado and sliced tomatoes broiled for a few minutes is always a hit in the summer...or whenever we crave it. Good priced organic and seasonal produce keeps me coming back for more. I also pick up some bread, tortillas and garlic naan. Addition to my pantry are Indian and Thai curries in jars, for quick last minute meals. Don't forget their extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, you'll find many choices for your cooking needs at a considerably lower cost than the average grocery store. read more

I started shopping exclusively at Trader Joe's years ago. Well, almost exclusively. If I didn't need a wider selection of produce I'd only shop there. I enjoy that their food has higher quality ingredients than the regular grocery store. I like looking at the back of a package and not seeing 35 ingredients with names I can't pronounce. I also dig the fact they don't use preservatives and that they have dried fruit without sulfites. Their food tastes better, there's not a whole lot of added crap, and everything is fresher. Some food is seasonal, like those specialty shrimp they sell around summertime, which are fantastic! Everything about it makes me happy. I'm in and out in no time and the people working are always friendly and give me good advice on new food. read more

We started doing most of our grocery shopping here. Everyone is super nice. Prices are fair. They have coffee for shoppers and always make sure they have a sample for my daughter who has multiple food allergies. They know me and they always talk to my kids. There are little shopping carts for children. I think what really melted my heart though is when I was running into the store 3 minutes before they were closing and the manager in the front stopped me and told me not to worry and take my time. At the checkout the cashier double checked whether I had everything I needed and offered to wait if I needed to get a few more items. That's customer service at its finest. read more

Great location and items. The prepared frozen meals are awesome. Trader Joe's granola cereals are my favorite cereal. Banana nut to be specific but I love them all. Staff is quick and friendly. read more

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Cover Story: Speculoos Cookie Butter at the End of the World Did you hear? More than one-third of people are terribly worried that there might not be enough cookie butter to go around (fake shortages). The situation is so dire that there is a 3 jar minimum at most locations. Bad news indeed. Do you know what this means? It means that Trader Joe's is consistently packed with cookie butter preppers, stocking up for the next drought. This means that I sometimes have to park as far as two stores away just to shop at the Baseline Rd location. It's an arduous struggle that I'm willing to deal with. I go about once a week. The efforts are rewarded with: conveniently packaged organic produce, mini pots of fresh herbs, $2 bundles of seasonal flowers, the absolute cheapest nuts and dried fruitbits I've ever seen. Even the processed junkstuff is somehow less junky, less infused with artificial flavors, colors, toxins, and evil gmo monsanto-ness. So, when I do want to buy junk food, I feel a little better about getting it at Trader Joe's. The eclectic frozen foods offerings are also appealing. Predictably, if you cram some Kale into anything, I'll put it in my cart. And the two buck chuck ($2.99 in Arizona) ain't bad either. Did I mention the conversation? On a recent visit, an employee wearing footed pajamas (I am totally not even making this up - it was pajama day for the staff) indulged me in a debate about how to best win if a game of "Supermarket Sweep" were held in the store there. He suggested that it would be best to fill the cart with some of the more expensive cases of wine. I countered by telling him I'd likely risk it by making a bee-line straight to the nut butters and fill my whole cart with Speculoos Cookie Butter. read more

I come here probably at least once a week. The prices are right, there's a good variety of "ethnic" food, the cashiers are quick and friendly, and they're just helpful. I locked myself out of my car when having a space-cadet moment and they let me use their phone to call AAA to bail me out. Fresh flowers + great selection of wine and cheese + all the essentials They deal is that they cut out the middle man to get great prices for quality products and they don't have sales because they always sell their products at the best price possible. =) GO TJ'S! read more

I don't get a chance to go to Trader Joe's very often so when I do I kind of go all out. This location is located in a strip mall right next to a Michaels store. The parking is kind of crazy and the set up of the parking lot is weird, just be prepared for that. First off I love the selection of fresh flowers upon walking in, it is very welcoming. I made my way over to the cheese and meats section which always has a great selection. I picked up some great organic ground beef to make some tasty and delicious cheeseburgers tomorrow along with a great smoked gouda. The frozen selection is really good here and you can find some unique and easy dinners for a busy week. The wine selection is outstanding and the prices are even better. Today they were sampling Macaron Prosecco which had a great fruity flavor and I added a bottle to my cart to enjoy alongside my burgers tomorrow. Overall Trader Joe's has a great selection of organic products, unique frozen meals and great wine. How can you go wrong? read more

This place is the best! Prices are decent. They have tons of things to choose from from a vegetarian standpoint. Sometimes the bigger chain stores have a little veg section but not much for me to chose from. These guys definitely have it covered :) A lot of their stuff is fresh and organic which is another plus. They have a big wine selection too! The only downfall to this particular location...its tiny! So even at not so busy times it's a little hard to maneuver around your little cart trying not to bump into to many people while making your way through. The lines can get a little long but the cashiers are pretty good about quickly (and efficiently) checking you out of there! read more

Trader Joe's is great! Some things are overpriced but some things are great! Men, if you are looking for great affordable flowers, this is the place. The wintry blend of coffee is nice as well as the cookie butter. Be ready for some long lines, but overall a great store! read more

This Trader Joe's is just slightly below the Tempe one I love, but I'll give it 5 stars, too. I remember a few years ago when I was a single mom and one of the guys there knew it. He would see me come in there periodically and one day he saw that I was down and stressed. As I was walking to my car with my shopping cart with groceries and towing my young kids, he came out to the parking lot with a bouquet of flowers for me. How sweet. No strings attached. He just wanted to bless my day and he said he knew how hard it must be to be a single parent. I hadn't gotten flowers from anyone in awhile, except my sweet sister. Well, years later, I still remember. This Trader Joe's is also far from me, maybe also close to 20 miles, too. But, I love every Trader Joe's store I've been to. I just wish they were closer to me. read more

One of my favorite grocery stores! The produce variety is pretty good and reasonable. Lots of frozen foods that are gluten-free, organic, non-gmo. Can also get vitamins here, tinctures, blams & salves. Staff is always happy, welcoming and friendly. Check out is fast and easy and the cashier smiles and chit-chats. Always a happy experience. read more

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If you don't love TJ's then im sorry but something is wrong with you and you deserved to be high fived in the face... cheap priced healthy fresh not your normal run of the mill food.(say that 5X fast) and the hummus selection is awesome! read more

Love this place!! I go in for their shampoo and amazing coffee!! Also, great coffee beer that the sell!

It's always awesome to find a TJ's nearby, and this one certainly didn't disappoint!! Friendly, helpful staff and they don't charge you for paper bags, like they do in the Republic of California ;-P Good times in Mesa, AZ!!! read more

We love trader joes. Great deals. Things we like. We routinely fill up our basket and fill up our fridge and pantry. But.... The staff and management seem to care more about each other than the customer. Over and over I am surprised at how much the joke and talk to each other and never talk to the customer. I almost feel like I am bothering them! Today I was finally prompted to write a review because as my son was picking out a little prize, I was moved out if the way by an employee. Sorry for being in your way! Seriously the manager needs to have a meeting and remind EVERYONE who really pays their wages. I will be back. But it isn't because I feel like the staff cares. Only because I like the products. read more