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

This store is very dirty and the customer service is terrible. Rick is supposed to be a manager or a captain . Why they are called captains in the first place is the most childish thing that I've ever heard. I was trying to find a item and although Rick did tell me where to find the item , he looked at me with total disgust and I could tell he was very bothered that I asked him in the first place. I feel like it could have been the fact that I'm not the correct race. There are very little employees of color employed at this location. I will never step foot at this store again. I believe if you don't look the way they expect customers to look they will treat you with disrespect and offer very little customer service. Especially the management team Rick has zero customer service skills. read more

I shop here so much that it's time for a review update. This place is king of quick meals and even has a decent convenience food section. The salad selection is large, and they offer forks at check out. One thing to be leery of is the lengthy ingredient lists of some of the dressings, but personally they don't bother me... I mean, they make kale taste yummy. I've even tried several of the wraps and the tofu spring rolls. Who knew pre-made tofu spring rolls would actually be delicious from a cold case at a market?? I still steer clear of the sushi though. Ralph's, Frazier Farms and Oceanside Sprouts have really good sushi made on-the-spot; some items even contain real crab. The pressed juices are still lacking but I can go to a juicery for my fix. They now have *one* loose leaf Black Forest flavored tea in a tin. I saw a lady bring her recyclables to the register and learned they take back their bottles and pay you. I get meal ideas from the Demo station, and free coffee as well. My new perception on why my favorites disappear (besides being seasonal like mango products or being a slow seller), is one I researched online: this store carries around 3,000 UPCs, while large format grocery stores carry around 30,000. Being small, changing up items keeps things fresh. I did stop shopping here for a bit because I grew tired of having same-old same old. Overall, this place is a cross-town drive for me, and I live near quite a few other stores, including a Walmart with a grocery section. I come here for the quality of the customer service and overall experience. I love TJs in general. Pros: - easy return policy - customer service - can buy any can or bottle as a single - see previous review Cons: - stuffy, hot restrooms - crappy parking - sometimes sell out of items - iffy salad ingredient lists read more

Trader Joe's - Red wine vinegar, any olive oil and 21 Seasoning Salute make an awesome Italian dressing with no added sodium! - Grocery Near Me - Oceanside, California

The store has great food, happy and hard working employees, and samples that always cause me to buy more than whatever I had on my list. ...but you can't find bigger locations? It feels like every weekend is Black Friday, and some unfortunate soul is going to get trampled while trying to by Inner Peas. read more

Warning. Check ALL YOUR MEAT with a magnet. The organic free range chicken breasts we bought today are magnetic. Please explain how this happens? read more

FROZEN FOOD OUT OF FREEZER: I am writing this review so that more people will pay attention to something that may be a problem. This is not the first time I see frozen food seating in a corner of the store waiting to be stored in the freezer . I am not a health Dep. inspector but I would like to know what is the acceptable time for frozen food to stay out of the freezer without defrosting and causing the possibility of growing bacteria. Please everyone keep your eyes open to this practice next time you visit any traders joes . I have seen the same at the Trader Joe's in Carlsbad too . I noticed this specific batch was out for at least 5 minutes , the other containers maybe more , I couldn't tell . read more

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Luz is the best! She walked me over to help me find exactly what I was looking for. That was especially nice! She was so nice and patient with me. She is very friendly, professional, and sweet! She even let me try a sample of one to make sure it was the right one! I got a few nice snack/ chocolates. In Oceanside: 1.) Mini sandwich crispy cracker snack with a soft cheddar powdery cheese. $2.69 2.) Pack of 3 milk chocolate bar. $1.79 3.) Cute little jellybean looking chocolate covered espresso coffee beans 99 cents. = $5.47 total I had a wonderful experience here it is nice and cool inside. Gender neutral restrooms. There is a greeter at the door now! Free samples of featured items, today it was dried strawberries. I believe they still have free coffee in the back. There are plenty of organic, natural, gluten-free options and varieties here. A wonderful small grocery shop. The aisles are pretty narrow, I accidentally bumped into someone walking by. Overall, really great place. It is well organized, categorized, and clean. The staff have friendly great customer service especially Luz! (Also, Roarke if he is still here!) Awesome Trader Joe's! read more

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The most difficult thing about shopping at Trader Joe's is only buying the items that I came in for. Every time I come in, without a grocery bag, thinking I'm only buying one or two things, but there are so many delicious items that by the time I make it to the check out I have four or five extra items that were not on my list. My favorite treats are the Dunker's, Pound Plus Milk Chocolate and Speculoos Cookie Butter Ice Cream. My newest favorite is the Ube (Purple Yam) Ice Cream. Other favorites my fiancée buys to help save time cooking lunch or dinner is Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken, Masala Simmer sauce, and variety of curry sauces. read more

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I am so tired of the obvious favoristism and lack of diversity at this location! I ahve shopped here for more than ten years and in that time I have only seen one African-American. There are no people of color working at this location. Not in 10 years. There is an abundance of young pretty white girls, but no men or women of color. This is absolutely horrible. Upper management pay attention the location manager is clearly not willing to follow diversity rules put in place to decrease discrimination and situations just like this one. Just check the reviewees, all white but me and Savannah F (read her review). read more

I love that I can find interesting cheeses, wines and side dish ideas. Produce is great. The workers are always pleasant and helpful. I ask about the wines and get steered toward specific bottles of my liking. read more

Wow. Hadn't been to this location in a while as Bressi Ranch is normally my spot! But heaters outside while waiting in the rain. Masks and cleaning going on by all employees. Clean inside and still friendly. Boy do I miss the sip of coffee and tasty try of foods... but well done Crew! Will be back read more

My first visit to the trader joe's .it wasn't the product that was a turn off it was the way employees we being spoken to. Now in fairness I wasn't sure what was going on, but on thing I was sure of it was that these conversations should be done privately I am no keane on treating people poorly. Regardless of what badge i am wearing I want be treated the same way I treat others . Respect So as the conversation started to get a bit heated I decided it's time to leave Whole foods was looking much better A lesson to management , don't let your title get to your head .someday the same person you are looking down at might be the person you are interviewing with Stay humble read more

I love Trader Joe's! You can usually find some unique things here from candy to cheeses. I love looking at what TJ has to offer, quite a variety of things thing's to try. It is always something new. This location is always well stocked and organized. It is also swamped with customers. I used to find the flowers reasonable, but they have dwindle in the size of the bunch for the price they are marked. Maybe the drought has something to do with it. I always find the place to be clean and in order. The lines for as long as they are seem to move quick as they usually have all cashiers running. There is one thing about this location I would give a one star to and that is the parking situation. If you have to absolutely have to come here, come early! If you come at lunch time during the weekday or weekend I suggest parking in the next lot and walk over and a bag full of patience. read more

This store is fantastic! It is medium sized and has so many health food products and products that are gluten and dairy free. This store was impressive with its selection and reduced prices. They had a few items I would have loved to try if we were going back to the hotel right after. They have a nice selection of produce, dairy/non-dairy items, carbs, and meat. I would definitely return. read more

The service in this store is five star. We had just the best experience with the staff. I like to buy TJ's Sparkling Water by the case. They keep it right in the front of the store so you don't have to schlepp it through the store to the register and then out to your car. The staff actually caught up to me to recommend that. Very cool! Why only three stars? The parking sucks. This lot needs some serious reorganizing. Recommend finding a great civil engineer to manage that one. read more

Usually have really nice cashiers that help me out here but Matthew, the guy with the gray long hair, was quite rude today. He seemed to be so into his convo with these white ladies whom were in front of me but as soon as I was being checked out his whole attitude shifted. He never once made eye contact, he was more concerned with looking towards the produce section than ringing me up. I also noticed him just dropping my items in the bag with little care..Also, don't smack gum with your mouth open like a child. Really odd service today to say the least. I'll stick to the Trader Joe's I'm Carlsbad, they're nicer to every person of color. read more

This place is so awesome. Wonderful products, deliciousness everywhere you look. Great produce, great salads, baked goods galore. Today I'm searching for a spice blend I read about that is supposed to be the bomb. I use to come here 4-5 times a week to get salads and sandwiches for lunch, I wish it was closer to my house. read more

Decent selection of produce and meats. Great place for snacks, dips, and chips. Pizza dough is also not to be missed. Super easy and fun to make your own pizza pie! Greetings cards are hilarious! I appreciate all the puns. read more

Today 11mar20 around 4:40 my daughter and I went into this traders joes. While checking out, the cashier (I'm sorry I didn't get his name) went out of his way to make my and my daughters day. Audrey told him that it was her birthday and he got everyone's attention and the whole store sang my baby girl happy birthday!! Audrey was smiling from ear to ear! I go I to this store every Wednesday to buy flowers for Audrey's daddy that was taken away from us far too soon. Audrey will never forget the kindness this wonderful man showed her on her birthday. I will never forget him taking his time to make my baby feel special on her birthday, thank you from the bottom of my heart for you're generosity!! read more

I really like Trader Joe's for so many reasons. Friendly, helpful, efficient staff is a big one. Inexpensive, high quality cut flowers is what I 'd like to highlight just now. A $3.99 bouquet that lasted weeks!!! Other grocery stores that offer bargain bouquets have fallen short, multiple times. Just want to give my props to TJ on this little matter! Thanks! read more

Love Shopping There, customer service is excellent and they have a lot of delicious food in the frozen section, they have the best flowers in town and very reasonable prices read more

Definitely the only Trader Joe's experience I've had that was this bad. I don't know if everyone was just in a hurry or what was happening but one of the store workers literally said it's over there and then tossed me aside. The checker, a different person, just had none of the friendly normal vibe of the Trader Joe's I'm used to. I feel like Trader Joe's has always strive to make sure that their employees were friendly. The store has none of that. read more

Love everything about this place. Quality food, service and ambiance. Can't get much better!

Except they ran out of their Trader Joe's made, gourmet, Lemon ice cream. It was such a tease to bring something in that delicious and then take it away so quickly!!! This is also true of their other ice cream the peanuts for chocolate variety. Sooo goood and also Sooooooo Gooooone!! read more

I like the store. I like the people who work there. I do NOT like the TJ's frozen chicken piccata I just Threw out because it was inedible. DO NOT BUY THIS MEAL! read more

I absolutely love Trader Joe's! Love the unique options they offer. My only complaint is how busy they are...but that is not a reasonable complaint. If they didn't offer a great selection and great pricing to go along with it they wouldn't be so busy, thus would not be good for business and probably wouldn't have stuck around. So, I will leave that one alone. Lol read more

I'm so on the fence with this TraderJoe's. I love the brand and what it represents, however, I used to shop at another one in Carlsbad and I am a little disappointed in this one. I believe it is the size because it is always packed and the employees look stressed or disinterested. The food is great! If I'd rate just that, I'd definitely give it a 5 Star because it has a nice section for the to go area and their variety of snacks and even wines are nice! Anyhow, I never get greeted when entering this store and parking can be difficult when it's busy. Somehow I feel that this store is a little pricier than another TraderJoe's - but it could just be that food prices went up. read more

Trader Joe's.... where do I begin? I love everything about you! Produce and wine are a given, but this review is to let you know Its for their awesome selection of flowers and plants. Fresh cut roses, flower assortments, and potted orchids and plants. If you're looking for Succulents they have those too. Super reasonable pricing much less then at Vons or Ralph's and for sure not wilted or looking like it's about to die! Lol- It's not just a little refrigerated section either! It's a whole wall section usually the front window to choose from. They are always fresh and healthy looking! They also carry potted plants during holidays like Christmas Poinsettia, & Easter Lillies and Tulips. Whenever I need a gift my first thoughts are potted plants or Orchids from Trader Joe's! Pictured is the one I bought for my bestie- I bought it w/full blooms. Honestly you really can just grab any one of them because they are all beautiful. So all you boyfriends/husbands/ significant others if you are in need of flowers because you're in the doghouse or for "just because" come here! -while you're here you might as well pair it up with some wine or chocolates! You're surely gonna put a smile on that persons face:) read more

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This store is amazing. I've always had a great experience here. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. I always end up having a conversation with at least one of them because of how approachable they are. Today I walked in to grab the spiced chai concentrate (which I ended up forgetting to grab) and walked out of there with $160 worth of yummy goodies. I wish we had one in Vista. If we did, I would do my weekly grocery shopping there. Definitely a great experience overall. read more

My go to store! I'm there at least three times a week. The parking is a nightmare (but aren't they always), but this location always has the freshest produce and great employees - shout out to JULIE! I usually walk in to get one item, and leave with ten. They've got great snacks and great food on the go. Plus, samples! I really like their marinated meats (bulgogi beef), the Trader Joe's Greek yogurt (vanilla or blackberry), the avocados are great too! My wife loves the canned wine selection too read more

Love this Trader Joe's. My favorite items right now are the spicy avocado hummus, green goddess salad dressing, and matcha almond beverage. I use the matcha almond beverage to make vanilla protein shakes. Sooo refreshing! Tastes better than a Starbucks green tea frap. Healthier for you too. I almost want to add whip cream. I like to have almonds on hand as a snack. Trader Joe's salads are convenient for lunch. My latest Trader Joe's discovery is a Mediterranean snack box that has grape leaves. The WINE...yaaasss. I have Venetian Moon Pinot Grigio being chilled in my refrigerator right now. Would take a pic, but not enough storage space lol. The location is busy, but okay. Good customer service. read more

Trader Joe's has always provided consistent quality foods at reasonable prices and customer service that goes beyond any I've experienced in ANY establishment. But this particular branch has got to be best one I've shopped at in my 3 years of Cali life. After shopping at some of the others in LA, Escondido, Carlsbad and Encinitas, this Oceanside branch has got the edge over all the others with their customer service. I'm sure their Mission Statement and hiring policies are very specific to the individuals they hire at TJ. But honestly, the service reps here go above and beyond the norm of "polite greetings". I've even walked in and just walked the aisles just to catch a rep in 'bad spirits' or being rude or cold to customers and it just hasn't happened. I love how they hire a very diverse range of ethnicities, races and individual characters at TJ. It's almost like I'm shopping at Woodstock, I swear! Even when the attendants are talking amongst themselves, their conversations are positive, comical and genuine (yes, I eavesdropped). The fact that their service reps affect is that of someone who [genuinely] wants you to be happy and meet your needs, really has me coming back constantly. It feels good to shop at a place that "feels good" and is operated by others who make you feel that they truly want what's best for you. I also noticed that I haven't seen a disgruntled customer in there yet! Trader Joe's has found the secret to the ultimate marketing strategy; and that is, if you genuinely serve your customers with kind, caring workers, then the customers will return consistently. read more

I cannot point out enough how much I LOVE TRADER JOE'S!!! They are amazing!!!! Lol This is my husband and I's go to stop for quick dinners, planned dinners, family dinners etc! The staff are always nice , friendly and helpful. The best that we have tried are : Butter Chicken, Garlic Naan, Mandarin Orange Chicken, Pork Belly, Lasagna, and Chicken Tikka Masala! - - all are reasonably priced, perfect for 1-2 persons, and an easy meal! Their packaged salads are good too! We will always be back! Thank you so much Trader Joe's for making our lives easier ! Haha read more

Like Traders needs another amazing review right? Uh duh, you're damn right! Since moving to Vista, this is kinda far from my home but I love this place so the trip isn't ever a hassle. It's located in a not-so-busy part (bc the only reason why this place is busy is bc of TJ's haha) The parking has never been hard for me so no complaining there. I'm getting used to where everything is places and the workers are freaking awesome (like always!) I love this place. read more

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Love Trader Joe's!! Everything there is yummy, affordable and employees are always friendly.

May have had the best Trader Joe's experience ever tonight. First of all, I got to obnoxiously sing Talking Heads AND Nitty Gritty Dirt Band through the aisles to their playlist. Second, I got tons of helpful insight from multiple crew members on snacks. What would your answer be if you could only have ONE Trader Joe's snack for the rest of existence? These were some of the choices and tonight I'm going to feel terrible and great all at once while falling into a deep gluttonous slumber. Thanks to Kenny and the ladies that made this shopping experience excellent and sorry to MercyRose for failing to purchase YOUR favorite snack, rainbow carrots. I love em but I'm trying to be healthy here (obviously). read more

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

I've been a customer for longer than I can remember. The store is easy to navigate and always stocked and organized, and full of yummy surprises. The staff is always helpful and pleasant. I always have a great experience, but today was above and beyond my most memorable. I had a situation at the register which was not uncommon, but still an inconvenience because of my own error. The manager, Dave Larkin came over to help keep things moving along and managed to do this swiftly and discreetly. I was overwhelmed by the incredible service by both Dave (manager) and my register attendant who's name escapes me. I am usually annoyed by daily mundane errands, however, because Trader Joes is so much fun, I look forward to my grocery shopping. Thank you Staff and Management (specifically Dave, your my Santa Clause this season). Merry Christmas read more

Love me some Trader Joe's and this is a great location! Larger than most, well stocked and excellent service as always! I just love their products and love that they offer new items all the time, but still keep the staples that I have come to love. Prices are more than fair, other than the fresh meat, I find that to be too pricey, the rest all very good quality and at a great price. Feel good shopping, one of my favorite grocery store! read more

I just want to say how disappointed I am with this store today. My husband and I go here because you guys have great food and during these crazy times I feel safe going into this store knowing your crew is doing all you can do help reduce the spread the germs. Especially since I have lung cancer I am extremely grateful to the crew and am willing to pay a bit more of some items because of how safe I feel there. Today my views have changed. We came today to do our weekly shopping and we came across 3 people not wearing a mask in the store. I saw multiple employees walk past these customers and NO ONE stopped them. When I went up to an employee and pointed it out, they said they have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing a mask. They seemed to be doing perfectly fine walking, controlling a crazy child AND talking on the phone. I was enraged as well as another customer that these people are spared. I will not be shopping at Trader Joe's again unfortunately as it appears that it is too risky to step foot in here. TJ, just put up a right to refuse service sign. Protect your loyal customers. read more