I love Trader Joe's! This store is located in Monterey, it has its own parking lot and is walking distance to many other shops and restaurants. The store is large, clean, bright and full of fresh delicious produce, fresh ready made salads, frozen foods, baked goods and so much more! I loved my salad and cinnamon rolls! The food here is always top of the line. Staff is friendly, they have reusable bags for sale. Definitely get your groceries here! read more

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

So the great thing about TJs is you have a pretty standard experience no matter where you are in the country. This one is no exception. The great thing is it's big (for a Trader Joe's) with plenty of room to move around. The parking lot is "big" as well. However it's shared with other places so it fills quickly. However I didn't have time finding parking the few times we went. It's close to some Inns as well as the transit center. It's well stocked and the staff are friendly. read more

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Not sure if we shop at Trader Joes for the choice, bang for the buck or the team or all of the above but on a dull day, even their Daffs shine as brightly as their team ! read more

Came here to pickup some quick frozen dinners to save money and got everything I needed for an affordable price. Employees were very helpful in finding items that we had trouble finding. Parking is easy (they have a lot) even though it's near downtown Monteray. read more

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Easy parking, lots of choices I don't have at my Trader Joe's. We were looking for vegan items & were starving. Found some quick pre made items & made a meal. Staff were helpful. read more

Parking is a nightmare. Why are people so aggressive?! The people driving and walking, lol. Workers are nice and helpful at Trader Joe's. It's everything I'd expect from Trader Joe's. We picked up some stuff for an impromptu charcuterie board and quality is amazing! We were blown away at the quality. I've converted my bf over to Trader Joe's. Wonderful selection of wine and drinks. It's conveniently located in Downtown but driving here is a nightmare. Avoid this parking lot if you can lol. Worse on Farmer's Market days. read more

I enjoy the fresh produce, the salmon is always good, they have goat milk and the wide selection of lunch meats without nitrates .... My family also enjoys the frozen foods, mini pizza, quiche, orange chicken, Cuban bowls, taquitos, frozen brown rice, and their vanilla ice cream is so rich, dense and flavorful , I just can't say enough about how much we enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's. Their wine and beer selection is fabulous as well. read more

I love trader Joe's food. But they have just 86 a few of my favorite vegetarian items, the meatballs and the meatless beef. Today I went in the Monterey trader Joe's and got no customer service. And usually the trader Joe's people are always a friendliest. I think I stumbled in on a racist trader Joe's. I am of African descent and so was my friend. We waited for like 5 minutes and no one asked to assist us in the lines. Someone always asked to assist you in the lines at trader Joe's. Terrible customer service If I was rich enough I'd fire every single person in the store including the manager there was like 10 people it was moderately laid and there wasn't that many people in the store. I will not be returning back to this trader Joe's. Ambience was terrible I felt like I was in blancntville read more

I love this location! Parking lot it easy to find and usually always plentiful. What I also love is that it's walking distance to a lot of other great things so you can technically walk here before or after dinner, lunch, etc. To me it's a bigger store so they always have a great selection and variety of items. Staff friendly and funny as ever here :) Just what you expect from the crew. read more

I now have to stop at a Trader Joe's in every town that I am in. Whether it's for one or two snacks to survive a trip or to see what's new for the week. To tell you that everything was in stock from the November new items was shocking. Sadly, I couldn't grab anything large because I flew into town. By the time I got to my Trader Joe's at home, they were out of the stuffing popcorn. This is a very cute Trader Joe's that is conveniently located walking distance from many of the hotels in Monterey. It's also so close to many coffee shops. I rarely get to walk to a Trader Joe's, so this was a gem. Travel go-tos: Boiled eggs (protein) Split of champs (just never know) Dried mango (snack) Salami sticks (snack) Apple cider elderberry drink (thirst quenching) I forgot the water, so don't forget it. The best price. read more

Parking is horrible, too many entitle customers trying to honk because they feel they were there "first" for their parking spot. It was very crowded. However, the staff is WONDERFUL. Only reason I gave it a 4 star. read more

Adam was our cashier, he was awesome, very helpful and friendly. Also met Cody, also helpful. We will continue to come back to this Trader Joe's! read more

This review is for SUSAN I am a new, first time mom. I went through kidney failure shortly after my son was born, so while he's 9 months old, I am just now able to take him to busy, crowded places. I've always loved Trader Joe's for more than just their great products, but also their friendly staff. Watching a stranger bring a smile to your baby's face is a joy only mothers would understand. Thank you, Susan, for being so helpful and kind to me and my boy. You even gave him his very own name tag. This is more than grocery shopping -- this is community. Thank you, Susan. I hope Trader Joe's appreciates you as much as we do! read more

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

When I found myself on the peninsula, I oftentimes Would do my shopping at this fine store. The place was always kept immaculately clean. Employees were friendly and knew their products. And they always knew where the products were. It was always such a pleasure shopping here. read more

I like this store very much, but I recently bought a mini watermelon and pluots and both had zero flavor. I have not tried the cherries or apples I purchased yet, I sure hope they are good. VERY DISAPPOINTED! read more

I am at a loss for words at how grateful I am for what this team had done for me! I'm from out of town and was so excited to see my favorite grocery store up the street from my hotel. I went in to buy a few items and when I got to the register the transaction wouldn't go through. I left and had them hold my items, and had to call my bank and found out they were having issues and that I would not be able to use my debit card until the issue was fixed. I called them and told them what had happened and to just put my items back and one of the team members told me they would cover it for me! Not only that but it was pouring rain and I had my infant with me so they ran it out to my car! You are truly a team of wonderful humans read more

These almond croissants are fabulous! They are fresh and warm and when you get them, you leave them out overnight and when you wake up, you are astonished of how they have risen. They are better than a fancy bakery's almond croissant because they're warm when you bake them! --Girl, age 9 read more

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Clean, safe and practiced. Good music playing. Easy to find everything. Quick run to get peanut butter and a watermelon. The worker was nice. Good service and store! Recommended! read more

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Contrary to another review, in the many years i've shopped at Monterey's Trader Joe's, I've never met a rude, impatient, or unfriendly employee. read more

With inflation crazy right now it is nice to have a place to shop where I can buy nearly a weeks worth of food for under $100! Granted, I am only feeding one person, me, duh, lol, but it is refreshing. As a person living on their own, it is excellent to know I can provide for myself economically. I live near a Lucky's and the cost of groceries has gone up so much that what I used to be able to buy for $60-$70 easily goes over $100. Now, Trader Joe's maintains good quality, low cost, delicous food. This location has a parking lot that is a pain in the...well, you get it...but if you are patient and or go early you can avoid a hassle. I always enter this parking lot slowly and with patience. Only a few times I decided to NOT shop because the parking lot was a mess. The inside of this store is always clean and organized and stocked very well. Of course I have my favorites, as everyone does, especially the chicken breakfast sausage. And some of the prices have gone up, like bacon and yogurt, but I still prefer here over other grocery stores. Cheers everyone and happy yelping and shopping. read more

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For the most part, Trader Joe's is not your normal grocery. They carry a lot of products you can't find elsewhere. I enjoy shopping at these stores, because of the fresh produce, bread selections, condiments, liquors, and their brand name products. So while vacationing in Monterey, we made a point of visiting a nearby TJ's to stock up on a few snacks and bottled water to have during our daily touristy outings. This place was extremely busy with a small, congested parking lot that almost made us change our minds about shopping here. But in the nick of time, we managed to make the stressful turn into the lot and discover a spot to park in. It was a bit of a shopping challenge maneuvering the crowds of determined shoppers, but the guy at the register was pleasant and made checking out a smooth and less stressful event than I expected. Getting out of the parking lot was the next, but thankfully last challenge we had to deal with upon exiting..... read more

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I stopped by this Trader Joe's twice during my latest visit to Monterey since it was close to where I was staying. The parking lot at this shopping center seems to be crowed all the time, but that didn't matter to me since I walked over there. The inside of the store was neat and tidy during both visits. This store is slightly differently organized from the one back home, but still easy to figure out where to find things. I love how each of these stores have their own personal touches, such as the "Welcome to Monterey" sign painted on the wall near the check out area. Lines to check out weren't bad at all, very short wait. And the people working here were super nice, as is typical of Trader Joe's. read more

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Friendly staff. Occasionally they are out of items I want.. maybe I shop too late in the day ‍. Staff are always on top of knowing when items will be in stock again Customer Sanitizing wipes always stocked Great service. I once dropped a jar of spaghetti sauce. It broke & splattered everywhere, including onto my sandals & between my toes. I was mortified. The staff here handled the situation promptly & even made it entertaining ***note re parking***if you are sensitive to cigarette smoke,I recommend avoiding parking along the chain link fence in this shopping center lot. Hot spot for smokers read more

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Always friendly staff. I come in here occasionally with my son and they always offer stickers and have interactive kid activities going on (such as "Find Montee" the otter for a prize). He enjoys shopping with me! Just picked up these Oven Baked Cheese Bites and LOVE them! Always something unique and yummy to take home. read more

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

The location was ideal during our stay in Monterey. The two of us were within a 2 minute walking distance from the shopping center. There seems to be less parking available after 10 AM, so keep that in mind. There appears to be many busy employees and some aisles seem to get more congested. On our first visit on Wednesday afternoon, we bought an almond Danish looking pastry. It was perfect with coffee. On Friday morning, we returned to make our own 6 pack of adult beverages. Great concept! Today, the peach high cider from ACE is my new favorite. We got some nice recommendations on what to try next time from the cashier. Thanks. read more

Love Trader Joe's; all items are a cut above regular markets and prices are comparable to their competition. They also have items that aren't available in markets. read more

As always I've amassed another collection of goodies from Trader Joe's! They currently have Sweet Sugar Pumpkins (which make the best pies!) for $1.99 each. They is a plentiful selection of fall delectables and a brewfully epic pumpkin ale! This isn't my favorite time of year so I'll be bringing home some of the positive side of saying; "farewell" to summer via Autumnal delights. This Trader Joe's is always clean and the employees are helpful and sweet. They still didn't have my favorite pickle popcorn but I'm hopeful that someday, I'll be surprised! read more

Trader Joe's - Well organized social distancing and COVID19 protocols in place. - Grocery Near Me - Monterey, California

Love love love Trader Joe's! It's always a treat to walk in and be greeted by the fantastic and knowledgeable staff! This location is always clean, has fresh veggies and gets new products regularly. read more

As many mentioned, the parking lot can get crazy. However this store is conveniently located in Downtown. Bring patience as you look for a spot or shop early. read more

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It is always fun to check out TJ locations in other areas. The Monterey location is exceptionally clean and organized. Employees are still very enthusiastic despite our current circumstances. All the preventative measures are taken, and people must wear face masks to enter. We especially enjoyed the produce section. Everything here is fully stocked, along with the cool seasonal items. Check it out when you're in the area. read more

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Not Service Animal friendly. My dog is a fully trained service animal. She is NOT required to wear a service animal vest. The past month every time I go in I am stopped and told pets are not allowed in the store. Every time I politely explain she is not a pet, she is MY SERVICE ANIMAL. Equivalent to a medical device. I have never made a scene or been disrespectful but I no longer feel welcomed at Trader Joe's. read more

Rumor has it that TJ's is going to build in Marina. I hope so, as that's closer to where I live. In the meantime, I continue to shop here on a regular basis. It's almost like a demolition derby, jockeying for a parking spot. I have a handicap pass, so I can get lucky and score a spot in front. Not always, but most times. I used to shop at the PG Store a few times a week, since it was just minutes from my job (I'm now retired). So, Monterey it is. I find the staff is always helpful if you need something. This TJ's can get pretty crowded, though. There are so many items that I buy here, on a regular basis. Their prices are hard to beat. My only negative comment is that TJ parking is always a nightmare. Let's hope the Marina location is better-- if and when it ever opens! read more

They're always so nice here and the cashiers informed they have some new dessert cookies you can leave in your mug! I can't wait to try them next time because I ended up purchasing a total of three ginger bread men cookies! I purchased two of their mini beautiful poinsettias and omg I love Trader Joe's for that too their flowers are always so fresh and at wonderful prices! I like their cereals it's the only brands that actually don't give me a stomach ache. Today u purchased their brand squash soup and added some mushrooms here's my lunch! Haha! Thank you everyone! The only time I didn't like their products much was the kale salad I literally had a box filled with kale more than anything else but it did inspire to make my own isntead. Again thank you everyone! read more

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Ok, successful TJ trip competed. Busy as all get out but they had everything I needed. Big shout out to the peanut butter they got going here it's money . They got a security guard in the parking lot which is good because there is some sketchy ppl across the street read more

Trader Joe's - We going in. Made it through the parking lot just barely tho - Grocery Near Me - Monterey, California

Came by every two weeks to grab essential groceries when I lived in Monterey. Parking is tight because it's located downtown and shares the lot with other stores. Although it's a little on the small side, service was consistently friendly and had affordable frozen/fresh produce that kept me well-fed from a nutrition and creativity standpoint, making a work week all the more enjoyable. read more

Compared to other Trader Joe's locations. This particular location has a super weird layout maybe it's just because I'm from LA where everything is tightly crammed but I thought it would be A little bit more smaller, but I was wrong. I wouldn't call the worker is rude, but I wouldn't call them nice somewhere in the middle. read more

It was a good experience... the staff were super friendly & I gotcsome recommendations on wines & pairings ... they have many sweet wines & local ones pertinent to the monterrey area... if you don't want spend an arm & leg & you want selection this is a nice spot. .. read more

Trader Joe's - Got this there for cheap & good! - Grocery Near Me - Monterey, California

Very eclectic selection of stuff. Not a boring shopping experience. They have great choices in wines, coffee beans and ground coffee. Also a nice selection of organic veggies. read more

This store has great prices and great food both name brands and store brands alike. It's a busy place with an exceptionally busy parking lot. Don't go if you're in a rush. They have an extensive cheese selection, breads in every flavor/style, and prices that can't be beat. The only downside is it's hard to get help, employees WILL help you, but it'd be nice if they were more readily available-they're so busy they really don't have time to stop and help if you have a question. read more

Me and my family stopped for snacks and store was great the workers were nice but my goodness people were there were so racist! As we were walking a woman there stood and apologized to her kids for Trader Joe's for even giving us entrance to their store! If you are Hispanic I don't recommend walking into this side of Monterey. read more