Stopped in for lunch at Joe's Crab Shack on a beautiful sunny January day, and the harbor views absolutely made the meal. We sat outside, soaking up the sunshine with boats cruising by -- hard to beat that Oceanside vibe. Food I ordered the coconut shrimp, which were crispy, golden, and lightly sweet, paired with a tangy dipping sauce that balanced everything nicely. The plate came with French fries, coleslaw, and hush puppies, and honestly, the sides were a pleasant surprise. The fries were hot and crunchy -- classic and satisfying. The coleslaw was fresh and creamy, not overly sweet, and worked well as a contrast to the fried seafood. The hush puppies were warm, slightly crisp on the outside, and soft inside -- easy to snack on while enjoying the view. Portions were generous and perfect for a relaxed midday meal. Service & Atmosphere Service was friendly and laid-back, matching the beachy atmosphere. Joe's is clearly about casual fun rather than fine dining, and it delivers on that front with a lively, family-friendly feel. Overall Great location, solid seafood, and a well-rounded plate with tasty sides. The coconut shrimp with fries, coleslaw, and hush puppies made for an easy, enjoyable lunch that paired perfectly with sunshine and ocean air. Would definitely come back for another casual waterfront meal. read more

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TJ's is such a solid staple in my life. The staff is beyond helpful, always offering to look in the back room for sold out items. If you have an item that has spoiled before the expiration date, or if you've tried something for the first time and just did not like it, they will provide a replacement or refund. The only down side is that you'll love an item and then boom, out of no where it is discontinued. Love Trader Joe's! read more

I'm back in town and this is my place to shop. My daughter and I went in to grab a few items. Found everything we need. Store is clean and organized. Service is excellent. My daughter was shocked at the price for everything we got and stated, I will have to stop here in the future, it is so much cheaper than XXXX. Thanks again TJ... I just wish you would put one near my house in NC. I send an email every quarter requesting you put one near Jacksonville, Morehead City, New Bern.... anyone one of those towns which is by two military bases. The will do great! Please come to my area. I've been waiting 30 years. Jan 2026 read more

Trader Joe's is one of my favorite stores to shop at. They have the best premade food from salads to whole meals. The food is fresh and delicious. It's not cheap but the same as fast food prices. I mostly go to TJ for grab and go food but anything you buy there is going to be good. My only criticism is that the parking lot is a nightmare and they sell out of the premade stuff. read more

This Trader Joe's is my local shop. Parking can be a bit of a pain. It's packed into a shopping center with a variety of other retail stores. Love the Trader Joe's branded items, descent vegan options. Love their pizza dough and vegan cheese, salads, pastries, and such. Staff has always been friendly but store can be packed. Checkouts are relatively quick with the amount of staff working but there can be a wait. Sometimes the store feels a bit crammed but worth it for what I need. read more

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Love Trader Joe's... service was exceptional every one was kind, helpful and pleasant. The produce was very fresh and all food was well stocked. read more

Trader Oceanside never had an issue here from the service to quality of the food. Staff is super friendly and very helpful. I love their flower selection and throughout the store the atmosphere is always positive. I truly enjoy visiting this location! read more

I came in bc I was looking for cookie butter and left with a couple more things. The store was clean and shelves were stocked despite it being busy. I couldn't find the cookie butter but one of the associates was able to help me find it. All the staff that I talked to were so friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my shopping experience :) read more

Each time I visit Trader Joe's in Oceanside I feel like I'm visiting family! The groceries are economically priced, the vitamins are excellent, the staff is friendly, engaging, helpful, fair, and humorous. I always feel better after shopping there, I hope this store never closes, it's products have become part of my favorite meals! read more

Its a Trader Joe's, what is there to say? If you're part of the cult it'll provide the same comforting experience of cramped quarters and parking lots while hunting down your favorite seasonal items. If you're not part of the cult: the parking lot is on the better side but still super busy, nobody inside knows how to navigate around each other, and the staff is super friendly so prepare your check out chatter. read more

What can I say? The best and most social experience you can get. That's what Trader Joe's is. Maybe there is someone out there that has never been to it and if so, grab your hat and reusable bag and get shopping. Nicest staff around with the best knowledge base around all the products they carry. If something is out, just ask to get the update. If you are interested in using products, just ask to get the info. You just cannot go wrong by going to TJ's! You will more than likely get the best in groceries and even make a friend. read more

They always have a great selection of items here and many can't be found anywhere else. I like that they offer a wide selection of heathy food items. The people who work here are always friendly. This is a great place to shop read more

Very good customer experience. All areas were well maintained and when one item didn't have a price, an employee found the price in couple of minutes. Restrooms were clean and well stocked. Prices are moderate but the quality is better than other similar stores. Checkout was quick with a minimal wait time. read more

I love me some Trader Joe's! Unfortunately, today I had a really poor shopping experience. There was a Crew Member providing licorice samples near the baked goods. He was being addressed by another Crew Member; I'm guessing a Supervisor. As I was choosing baked goods, I could hear one side of the exchange: the very loud Crew Member with the samples. This loud Crew Member must have been addressed by the "Supervisor" for saying something inappropriate about or to a customer because he was loudly justifying his negative opinions about her gender and appearance. This was very upsetting conversation for the sales floor. I am sure it violates some company policy. As the Supervisor walked away, a third Crew Member approached, and I could see them make knowing and disappointed eye contact in response to the interaction, which was a small relief. It would have been better if they had asked him to leave the floor. Let's do better, Trader Joe's. read more

Trader Joes never disappoints. Always has some special kind of yummy goodness and someone right there willing to be so helpful. Clean fun environment. But bring back the Tummy Gummy penguins please! read more

Trader Joe's - February love - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

Why TJ's is, and always has been, my #1. Today I had received a bit of bad news, so I left work early and headed for home. I needed to stop at TJs to pick up a few things for a friend. I got those things and proceeded to the check out. When the checker gave me the total $40.92, I handed her 2 $20 dollar bills. When she hesitated, I thought she was waiting to see if I had the 2 cents? She than asked if I had $1 and I said no I did not have the change..... This is where without hesitation, the gentleman (I believe he is one of the store managers) who had been bagging my things pulled out his own wallet and gave the checker the balance of my bill. It was then my brain finally reengaged, and I realized what I had done. I immediately said "wait I have another $20" but the gentleman said "no don't worry I got this ". I left the store, sat in my car, and cried. You see, yes, TJ's is a great store, but it is the people who work there that are the best of humanity. Forever, grateful Jen read more

Lately, there's been awesome selection of items. Recently we've been stocking up on the pad see ew, and their cookie butter ice cream is also amaziiiing. We just picked up the tiramisu and we'll see how good it is. We've also had their pizza/flatbreads also great, the soup dumplings are a classic as well. read more

Found amazing Azaleas, in three colors! My favorite spring flowers! They everything you want, from fresh produce, herbs, different products and prepared foods than your usual grocery store. Stop whenever I see a Trader Joe's. read more

This is a pretty standard Trader Joe's. The produce, as usual, is fresh and well priced. Lots of variety, in terms of frozen foods and snacks. We're big fans of the Indian microwave meals, in particular. read more

As a Yelp friend of mine who's part of the always helpful Trader Joe staff pointed out, the company founder's a stoned-out surfer, and it shows in their inventory. lots and lots of unique, off-the-wall munchies. Two-Buck Chuck's an affordable addition to pot roasts (Cab) and mussels (Sauvignon Blanc). they carry my favorite flour tortillas. Love the cheese selection that includes Delice de Bourgogne (a triple-cream, French brie), Stilton (the Brits do bleu cheese right), and Lemon Ricotta (when it's in season -- roughly between Thanksgiving and early December) on a graham cracker tastes like cheesecake. TJ's fontina is my favorite pizza cheese. their ready-made bags of pizza dough are handy when I'm not ambitious enough to make my own, and their gourmet pepperoni's still my inner eight-year-old's favorite topping. I figured out awhile back when faced with temptation, it's best not to procrastinate. Pork Shu Mai (in the freezer section) steamed for twelve minutes and served with a Sichuan chili oil and soy sauce dip are a guilty pleasure, and I nearly always pick up a couple of boxes. I hardly ever remember to check-in, but yeah, I'm a regular. read more

Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I love the brands . The only thing is sometimes when they have a yummy product they will discontinue it read more

It pains me to do this cause I love Trader Joe's but this is a disgusting discovery. Tonight we cooked our steak from here and this is what it looked like. No matter how long we cooked it it was still red. This happens because meat has been treated with something such as nitrates, or gas and chemicals. This is disgusting and upon researching apparently Trader Joe's refuses to disclose where they get organic items so safe to say I'm not sure I'll be shopping at my favorite store anymore because this is so disgusting. Especially when you're paying $15 a steak. I threw this away. And again this is after cooking it for well beyond well done. Feel obligated to share so people stop buying meat here. read more

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

Rarely get to visit Trader Joe's as I work from home and don't get on the road very much, but I saw a TikTok with a five ingredient pasta dish with Langostino tails, pappardelle, lobster bisque, basil and tomatoes and had to try it for dinner. Stopped here to get all the fixings, and I must say the people that work here are just the absolute nicest employees I have ever seen at any retail store ever. I was looking for the mushroom risotto and one guy who was quite busy unpacking boxes completely dropped what he was doing and escorted me over to where the frozen risotto was. He could have just shrugged and pointed but he led me right to it. Cashier was also super nice. Asked me what I was cooking and how my day was...just so pleasant. I wanna move in now and just live there. I doubt they would even mind. read more

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Love Trader Joe's. This is not my go to location but good if I am over in that area. Trader Joe's is a great company to work for from what I here but it is also a great place for customers to get good products, good prices, great customer service. You can ask to sample something, and they will, at least pre covi-d19 pandemic, not sure if that is still in effect or not. They also take back opened items if something is wrong or you don't like them. They have some of my favorite products, and they used to carry amazing pretzel buns/bread, but no longer. Great selection of fruits, veggies, breads, desserts, frozen items, cheeses, water, wine, etc. Another great little feature, pre-covid, was there sample station, to try some of their product that they wanted to highlight. Always nice to get a tasty little snack or drink. I have never had a bad experience at a TJ, and I have been going to them since 1998. read more

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

Well I've meant to write many times as ALL the Trader Joe's are great and are obviously renowned for their focus on customer service. In a world where that has vanished (we left there and went for water at Living Waters in Carlsbad and the juxtaposition of customer care was jaw dropping!) Hence wanting to finally give a big cheery thank you to TJ's! From the fact you can ALWAYS get a human on the phone, to their willingness to assist looking for products, researching items and genuinely seeming to care is very refreshing and makes it the ony store anymore that we thoroughly enjoy heading to. Even when it's busy, it is managed well. As they have said, you might feel like they're flirting with you! There was one young woman who was just terrific...always cheerful and helpful...assisted my daughter and I a few weeks ago in finding some products we couldn't locate and was VERY helpful and cheerful. I believe her name was Mauro. I hope that is right!!!! So thanks again for being practically the last place we can go to and expect to be treated politely, efficiently and effectively. You have always been there for us from securing truffle oil to difficult (to locate) produce! Cheers to the holly days and thanks again!!! Keep setting that example of great customer service in a slightly less friendly world! :) And thank you for having people answer your phones. AMAZING! ;0 read more

We love our local TJ's. Staff is like family. Always a good vibe!! My daughter likes finding the lemur. They always have new items and if you don't like something. They will make it right. read more

Always seems to be a pleasant experience every time I go to a Trader Joe's. Food always is fresh and staff is always friendly. I recently started having their artichoke sauce with their chicken sausage and some pasta and it's been ooh soo good. read more

This TJ is located on Vista Way and next to Lamps Plus lighting store. Plently of parking and plenty of friendly staff members. They stock fresh vegetables daily and I really browsing their selection of cheese. My favorite one is the Spainsh Cheese Tapas Sampler. Three flavors (manchego, cabra al vino, and iberco) all togeter for a low price of $5. These are currently their new products as of November: 1. Cuban Style Citrus Garlic Bowl. 2. Harvest Grain Salad. 3. Chili Onion Crunch. 4. Soy Creamy Cherry Chocolate Chip Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. 5. Leafy Greens with Butternut Squash Salad Kit. They also have their TJ Trio of Cookie Baking Mixes. Superb and yummy! Different mixes chewy Toffee Oat, warm Cinnadoodle, and luxurious Triple Chocolate. Just add eggs, butter, milk, and love and you will get yummy cookies! I pair this with their vanilla bean ice cream. Yum!!! Their rainbow honey bottles are back in stock and I highly recommend it especially on their blueberry waffles. Since it is the holidays, TJ also has an advent calendar that's only $1 where kids can have chocolate per day. Yum! read more

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

Nice location and good selection, great staff as well! The produce has good quality, especially avocados, carrots, and blueberries!

Fans of TJ and this store is a bit larger than the one in MD. The fruits are good and so is be customer service. I found Maple cookies today which Safeway carried years ago. I'll get a box with each visit to TJ. read more

I frequently do my grocery shopping at Trader Joe's because this location has awesome prices on their grocery items in their store. The cashiers are very helpful in assisting me if I am not able to find what products I want to purchase on their shelves. I like the idea that I could buy a single banana for 20 cents versus buying the whole bunch of bananas I primarily shop at the Vista Way location due to I really enjoy eating their delicious Breaded Cod Fish Fillets. I buy (2) boxes at $8.00 per box. I also purchased (3) packages of the Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts, at a reasonable price. After I bake these Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts in the oven for 20 minutes. I serve them with white rice and green beans. It is very convenient when I don't have the time to cook and it saves me a lot of time, plus this is a very healthy and flavorful meal for my mother and I. Trader Joe's also has a great selection of organic fruits, veggies, meats, trail mixes with reduced fats, and nutritional dairy products. I always leave this store with a smile on my face. read more

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Trader Joe's is one of my favorite stores to shop in while traveling. This store is conveniently located in Carlsbad and I have shopped here many times for all of my Trader Joe needs. The staff here are very helpful and friendly, as I needed help finding select items. I'll be a forever fan of Trader Joe's! read more

Fresh fruits and veggies and got to make my favorite fettuccini Alfredo dish ,makes my family smile.

I have shopped at this store for years. The staff is always friendly and I rarely am disappointed with my purchage. The food is great and prices are better than most supermarkets. read more

Always hire good humans. Very friendly staff that knows every product carried by TJ. Very clean location. Tim is always out in parking lot picking up trash and carts read more

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

I wanted to update my review of this place. At least this location. My sister paid for my bachelorette party bat tenders to get food and drinks from Trader Joe's. Had some pretty good food so I thought I'd go in again and try some different stuff. This location is cleaner & has friendly staff. Just the shoppers are low-key rude. They are very "privileged attitudity" and don't know the words excuse me or sorry. The way I also hear them talking to staff is rude. I tried the pita crackers and soooo good. The mozzarella balls marinated on oil is good as well along with chocolate drop candies. I also tried the frozen fried macaroni cheese balls. Pop them in the oven and they're delicious! Also tried the shredded potatoes and regular potatoes. Those were good too. Though this Trader Joe's is older and smaller. Still a good location with for the most part, friendly staff. read more

This is a good location; nice and clean. Service is good and stuff are helpful. The food is fresh organic. I recommend this location.

I wanted to review the staff and management here. A month ago my 1 year old had a febrile seizure while shopping here. I was also with my 5 year old. The staff along with some patrons came to help me and called the ambulance for me. I was really flustered, and all over the place. One lady stayed with me and hugged me the whole time and calmed me down. I planned on just leaving my groceries there. They rung me up and the store paid for my groceries. I forget their names now because it's been a month but I will be forever grateful for their kindness and generosity. read more

Trader Joe's is typically my "fancy" grocery shopping, like when my best friends come into town. We buy all the decadent stuff like mini quiches, nice cheeses, pate, crusty baguettes, Bag 'o Caesar salad, and wine ... a shit ton of wine. But recently I realized I don't have to wait until my friends visit to treat myself. Why not buy some fresh flowers because it's a Tuesday? They also have this really good oatmeal exfoliating soap - almond ginger scent. The employees here always seem super happy. This may be the place I work after I retire. Stock shelves, cashier, give free samples, help customers. It seems like a great place to work. read more

This Trader Joe's is one of the busiest I have seen and the parking lot is equally bad. Staff were miserable which is something I'm not used to seeing at a Trader Joe's. Would it kill you to smile and have a conversation? Staff seemed extra judgmental towards customers, not sure why. The selection seemed a little dull compared to the Bressi Ranch Carlsbad location as well. read more