How far would you go to chase the bag? When I hear people are chasing the bag the stories come in all different versions. Some go on an Easter egg hunt for the bag. At this place people lined up at 4am chasing this bag to drop in San Francisco and Daly City. When the bag dropped it came in bright Easter pastel colors like green, pink, blue, and purple ( lavender). This bag is in higher demand in countries like Canada , Taiwan ,Japan, and England . Some are listed for thousands of dollars online for sale and people in other countries will drop that much for it. Some buy it because it became fashionable and some chase this bag for performative reasons. There is only one place where you can chase this bag in person and it's in the USA at Trader Joe's. On an Easter egg hunt for the bag I landed on Broadway at Milbrae Trader Joe's. After going to all the Trader Joe's in San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo, South San Francisco to get a few bags for Easter gifts so I also ended up in Milbrae. The same story at every Trader Joe's was they sell out in less than half an hour of opening in morning.This time the bags were gone and it ended up being a Easter seasonal thing. So I decided to shop for some wine and food. Inside it had a vintage Trader Joe's layout. People buy the Trader Joe's bags for many different "reason"some are buying for necessities others as a fashion and some are being performative and for people "pleasing" people worldwide buying bags mostly from the Asian and European "region" and Trader Joe's is no longer selling the pastel color bags after" Easter season" Go inside the Traders Joes in "South Bay"in the city of "Millbrae"they sell everything from mini ice cream cones and purple yam mochi pancakes with the flavor of "Ube" and the cheesecake as in the "Japanese Soufflé" read more

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Plenty of parking in the lot across the street! The floral department starts before you even walk in the door, they're along the doorway and then turn right there are more flowers, great prices and variety Pick up a card to go with your flowers too, in the same area, cards have great artwork and they're budget too! Can't be beat at $0.99 per card! Cheap bananas read more

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Excellent quality foods. Perfect location. Some of the best prices you will find. Trader Joe's is a great store. Plenty of free parking too. read more

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Customer service is always kind. Always have what I'm looking for and the best snacks

Definitely a big fan of this store! Located off El Camino in Millbrae, this Trader Joe's always seems to be poppin'. Parking tends to be ok, though can get a little busy if you go during rush hour. They also share a parking lot area with Safeway and a handful of other shops/restaurants. The staff here are always super friendly and helpful when it comes to finding or looking up a product, especially Oscar V. They've also brought back samples recently, which is always a fun way to try new and different products! One thing to note about this location is that they can run out of items. Specifically highly in-demand options, such as Kimbop. They have had a 2 per person limit basically since they came out, and things haven't changed. Even with the limit, they sell out within the first couple hours of opening. By comparison, my mom lives in the Santa Cruz area and has recently noted that it's now always in stock down there. Come early if you want the shortest lines and most items in stock. This has been my go-to TJ's for over a decade, and I always look forward to my trips here! IG: @bbnem.eats read more

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I like coming to this Trader Joe's. There's plenty of parking out front as well as across the street. The layout of this store is great and easy to navigate. I am always able to find what I need. The workers are always very helpful and mostly happy. I love discovering new snacks to try and always end up bringing home more things than what was on my shopping list. read more

I've always enjoyed shopping at Trader Joe's, but my recent visit to the Millbrae location was seriously disappointing because of the state of the bathrooms. The restroom was filthy -- wet toilet paper all over the floor, a dirty toilet bowl, and on top of that, there was no soap and no paper towels available to wash or dry your hands. That's not just unpleasant, it's a basic hygiene issue. For a store that prides itself on quality and customer experience, this was unacceptable. Bathrooms should be checked and stocked regularly, especially in a busy store. I really hope management addresses this, because it left a very bad impression. read more

Love this location, they have everything almost always. Shelve are fully stocked, they have fresh amazing flowers, produce, assortments of nuts, chocolates, desserts... you name it, they have it. Ample parking spaces. Friendly staff, quick service and organized shelves. Very clean, organized shopping basket and cart, even the bathroom. read more

I've been shopping this Millbrae location in a long time. Usually their staffs are pretty friendly. However, this time I got a bad attitude today which I was very surprised. This older man asked if I want a bag. I told him I have a bag which I was carrying it. That time I was on the phone. Usually when they scan the product then I can put them in my bag. However, this guy asked me for my bag and he put it right in front of him. And took out my wallets and scarf from my bag. I didn't want to make a big deal about it. Then I paid. So I said to him. You guys are busy today. He said yeah, you were on the phone. You supposed to pack yourself. You did not pay attention to your items. I said I did pay attention. He said if you pay attention you should give me your bag or pack yourself. First of all, he was already pissed that it's so busy over there because they were closed for 4th of July, people waited till today to shop, so it was busy around noon time. Second, he probably was upset that I was on the phone. Did not engaging with him. So he came out this bad attitude. Hey, if he asked me if I can pack myself will be different outcome. He did not offer that instead blamed me on the phone. Lacking communication. This one star is not about their products. It's about their staffs with the customer service. I hope they read it. And have better service next time. read more

I have frequently gone to this Trader Joe's location in Millbrae ever since I was kid and this has always been consistently a great place to grocery shop. This is also one of the easiest Trader Joe's to park at since there is a huge parking lot behind the Living Spaces. The customer service is also pretty friendly. Although funny when the cashier asks me if I have any fun plans for the day and going to Trader Joe's was that fun plan... Sometimes Trader Joe's may not have every single thing you need and this location can get a bit packed sometimes because it's in a prime location, but it's still a good store. I recently picked up the Kimbap because I see hype over them all over social media. Sometimes they are out of stock in this location, but I recently came across them being stocked and for $3.99 I had to try them out. You know it's a big deal when there is a sign saying to limit to 2 per household. I thought they would be overhyped, but not gonna lie they are pretty good. It's not in the same tier as the ones from your local Korean market or restaurant, but you can't go wrong with these honestly especially with how convenient they are. This Trader Joe's location will always continue to be my go-to over the other locations nearby. read more

Trader Joe's - Kimbap ($3.99) - Grocery Near Me - Millbrae, California

After an SFO trip, I headed to the nearest Trader Joe's and loved this location! Place is huge and organized though aisles are a bit narrow for two carts (coming from opposite directions). Inventory is humongous. Staff members were so nice. This will be my go to branch when heading to SFO. read more

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Filthiest bathroom of any TJ's I have ever been to on 1/30/25. Plenty of staff, the break room next to the toilets was full.

Not a huge fan of Trader Joe's brand, but it was easier to walk in than the Safeway about 100 yards (30 meters) away. All I wanted was a small prepared Chatisserie board. Impossible to find during the festive season. Wandering around the store for 10 minutes without success, I was happily to walk the extra 100 yards. read more

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

Got a free sample of the Joe's O s Cereal Bars. The small sample tasted okay and the price point was great. While eating a bar, I noticed a faint chemical taste which led me to read the ingredients. Wow, incredibly small print, and a list of additives that I would never ingest. I am not complaining about the Canadian Company that manufactured this product. But my issue concerns the fact that I sent an email to TJ's Customer Service, telling them about the quality issues and explained that I expected better from them. I requested a response and a week latter, the silence is deafening. Why did I ever think that a large company cares about anything other then their bottom line. I'll stick with Cliff Bars, I can at least pronounce the list of ingredients. read more

We have shopped at this TJ for more than 15 years I think. The staff has always been super friendly and they truly go out of their way to help you. The store is clean, and even the bathrooms are clean which is rare to see these days! There is more than enough parking at this location, although you might have to walk a few extra steps. Definitely our favorite store to shop at. Thanks TJ's Millbrae read more

For someone who prefers to not cook, Trader Joe's is the go-to for cooking at-home. While I get that frozen foods aren't always the best, how the hell does Trader Joe's make them so damn tasty? Bravo TJs, Bravo. Thanks to Instagram and air-fryers, I've really grown to enjoy the food at Trader Joes. I've recently tried a few new items, and here are some of my thoughts.... 8.6/10 - Frozen mozzarella. These are better than most chain restaurants, and 6-7 minutes in the air-fryer, make this an easy go-to snack. This is going to be a staple in the fridge. 10/10 - Habanero salsa. My word, finally something that's actually spicy and tasty. If you are looking for a good salsa with spice, get this for sure. Goes great with the corn round chips 6.9/10 - Frozen sliders. For under $4 for 3 white castle style burgers, it's not bad at all. The hawaiian roll is pretty good, but it's the meat that leaves a lot to be desired. It has a weird flavor and onions can go a long way. Not bad, not great, but will probably eat again but dress it up next time. I did have to eat 6 of them though. Still cheaper than eating out, unless it's McDonalds. The kimbab is out til September/October, that's top of my list to try once it becomes available. Although the produce leaves a lot to be desired, it's not a deal breaker, and I end up shopping here every week. Thanks to the team here for always keeping things stocked. My only request, please bring back those crispy habaneros, the jalapeno chili lime and chili crisps, just don't cut it. read more

Today 4.29.25 Prices are up yet again! What was 2.99 last fall, then 3.49, then 3.99, today was 4.49 today. (Cranberry juice) Dairy products are up 30% from last week. (1/2&1/2 pt.) last week 1.49, this week 1.99. Just the facts !!! read more

Just wish they were in Hawaii. Fun to see the seasonal holiday treats & so glad they had the micro TJ shopping bags available.

Great selection of items with very reasonable prices. We purchase goat milk and cheese along with Challah bread. Great selection of cheeses. Most of your basic staple items are at TJ. read more

What can you say about Trader Joe's, either you love it or hate it. I happen to be one of the people that love it. This location is super convenient, with parking all over the street and a parking lot across from the store. It's also surrounded by a bunch of other good businesses and places to grab a bite to eat. Remember, never shop for food when hungry. This place is always clean, well stocked, being stocked and full of happy and helpful employees. The manager Arthur is a pretty cool guy to, he's helped me out a couple times. At the end of the day, a market is only as good as it's leadership and they are doing it right here. Figs are in people, go get them! read more

Trader Joe's - Figs are in! - Grocery Near Me - Millbrae, California

nice dried strawberry！And lot's of healthy food! Like Greek yogurt and fruits and meets read more

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

Gayle and I landed at SFO mid-afternoon and after 2 11-hour flights, including a layover in London. We were fed well in the airport lounges and on the plane. So after checking into the nearby Holiday Inn Express, wine sounded good, but that was about it. This Trader Joe's was reasonably close, so off we went. We found a parking spot almost in front of the store and proceeded in for our expected Trader Joe's experience. The store layouts change a bit from place to place, but TJ's never ceases to impress. This time around, Gayle got her wine, I snapped up a 6-pack each of the Anchor Steam and Sierra Nevada Christmas Ales (mostly to take home), and we both picked light sandwich/salad choices to go with our adult beverages later. read more

This TJ's is awesome. This review is re the awesome staff that work here, they are always super helpful and just a joy to be around. From the slowest days to the most hectic they are always chill but super on it no matter crazy everything is around them. The place just flows w efficiency! We feel blessed to have this be our local TJ's! read more

This is my go to Trader Joe's. It's a bit farther out than a couple others, but they are always well stocked when I go. It can get pretty busy, and I do have a love/hate relationship with many, many seasonal items, but they are always friendly and helpful. Best time is mid afternoon or right before they close to get in and out. Thanks for introducing Everything but the Bagel spice to me. read more

I love shopping here because the place is nice, employees helpful and they are always reasonable priced. The place gets so busy though and can be harder to focus when people are just wizzing by. read more

It should be was strictly regarding customer service at the checkout line on Wednesday, June 5 I went to the checkout and was serviced by Yoshi at the cash register, and one of his fellow workers who did the bagging. I've always enjoyed the friendliness of Trader Joe's employees, but this time was markedly different. The two of them were in a conversation regarding sunscreen and didn't even really acknowledge me. I had to remind them to put the heavy stuff on the bottom of the bag. They were more focused on talking to another than providing friendly customer service. read more

Great store, gone there for years. What made me want to make a review was an employee who's name tag read "Yoshi." It seemed like he really went out of his way to make conversation while scanning and bagging. A very polite guy that I'm sure a lot of people appreciate interacting with! read more

Great TJ's in the heart of Millbrae. Ample room to roam the isles. Shelves always stocked with classic TJ food items and ingredients. Good selections always to add to your meals, prepared foods available as well as fresh ingredients. A nice selection of beer and wines and other alcoholic beverages. Fresh flowers always a big variety to choose from! Easy parking available. read more

Review is regarding customer service and sanitization of the store. The employees definitely go out of their way wiping down the area but prioritize sanitization over helping customers check out when there are so many cashiers standing around. There was one person checking out with two employees helping. The two employees were the slowest moving people on earth and struck up a conversation about eye lash extensions/brow enhancement with the customer. I've never experienced such a slow moving transaction. I was indeed upset and understand why self checkout might be an option considering TJ has these people as employees. FYI- might be best to have a wet floor sign near the flower section when there is a drain in the center with water overflowing from it. read more

Loveeeeee this store!!!! Always clean with good quality items with reasonable prices. Today I just came in to get flowers and few other essentials and easily found everything quite quickly actually. I was getting hungry too and this is the bestest green juice/smoothie. This is way better than the naked juices. read more

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

The staff was friendly and there were lots of quick meals ready to eat such as wraps and burritos .

Excellent customer service during the day. The staff who have been working at the location are extremely helpful. Store is clean. The reason for four stars is, the evening crew that consists of mostly young kids are less than desirable. They are lazy, avoid eye contacts so that they don't have up answer questions or help the customers. When asked, they reluctantly give help. read more

Trader Joe's here had a great selection of inventory. We got some of our holiday treats. True to fashion, it was a traditional Trader Joe's experience with friendly people to help us as we shopped. When we were checking out, we had the nicest cashier. Overall great experience grocery shopping. Trader Joe's never lets you down! read more

Love love love this location! First off, let's talk about COVID protocols.There are sanitary wipes and hand sanitizers at the entrance (as well as each checkout counter) for all your fighting COVID needs. Secondly, this location is relatively large (imo) and spread out compared to others in the area. It doesn't feel cramped when I am weaving throughout each aisle and pretty much they are fully stocked whenever I need something. They clearly label what are some new items as well. Don't see what you're looking for? There are employees located throughout the store, unlike other grocery stores, who can help you check if they have any of the things you need in stock or when the next batch of shipment is expected to arrive. Also, they have a wide variety of plants and flowers located in the front as well as by the exit. The bouquets are totally affordable and prices are way competitive compared to other florists in the area. Lastly, the service here is top-notch. Everyone is so kind, willing to help, and converse with you. Carlos is super sweet and its always a pleasure chatting with him. Parking is expansive so you can park either across the street in the parking lot or in the back. No issues at all or limitations for the most part. read more

Millbrae's Trader Joe's is the best TJ for miles around. I skip a closer one because Millbrae TJ has better workers, better stock, and better service. read more

Words cannot express how much I love Trader Joe's. I really like stopping by to get their ready to eat salads and snacks and then perusing through the frozen food section to see if anything catches my eye. While they don't have as big a variety of options, I've been able to find things here that I haven't been able to find in bigger grocery chains due to their unique offerings. The icing on top of the cake is that the cost of my grocery trip here is significantly lower than at other places, but the quality of the items are not compromised. Trader Joe's will be on my list of weekly stops going forward now that I've moved back to be closer to one. read more

Where have I been just now shopping at Trader Joe's. I love the selection and the staff is always super friendly with any questions. Shirlee checked me out and she was so helpful and went above and beyond with customer service. read more

Great choices, cheap prices and ready made food you can't get anywhere else. Fresh veggies everyday and wonderful salad choices.

Be cautious while shopping at this location. I noticed a man suspiciously walked in and around, then stood near the exit. Then, realized he was following me to my car after I paid and exited. Felt uneasy, so I left immediately without putting groceries in my trunk or taking my purse off. Didn't feel safe in that situation and probably won't visit unless with company. Be careful out there folks and I hope the staff would be more attentive. In terms of store layout, it's similar to other locations and has everything I need, plus clean. read more

Similar layout to all other Trader Joe's. This location is clean and has everything you need. The employees are very helpful and are quick to assist you. I usually pick up some flowers, veggies, and ice cream for my son! read more