On May 3,2022, in Orange, Ct, we found 2 non-organic apple's mixed in with Organic apples in the 5lb Piñata bag. Service is great and the staff know the products. read more

I got robbed, and apparently, I'm not the only one. They spent 1000 before I was done shopping. I got a shoulder shrug from an employee saying "yeah that's been happening". Security cameras?! Walmart let these people use two of my credit cards in one shot. These companies just don't care. read more

Fairly standard items, quality and pricing for a TJ's, with a few exceptions. Notably, the produce is very bad at this location. Every time I have been here, at least one of the types of produce that I need is subprime or sometimes downright disgusting. Once every single package of tomatoes was filled with fuzzy white mold! The employees never seem as friendly as at other locations I have visited. Also, the parking lot and surrounding area have very poor walkability (I don't understand how people are supposed to get to and from their cars safely in this parking lot; no sidewalks at all). Overall, I try to avoid this store as much as possible, except for canned goods and pasta and some frozen meals. read more

Man, I love Trader Joe's. I drive from Seymour once a week to do all of my grocery shopping. I bought enough food for two weeks for 90$ today, and there's a lot to be said for that, especially considering there's no such thing as a coupon there. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the variety of different types of food are endless. My only gripe, which isn't a problem for them, is that no matter what day I go- it's like a zombie apocalypse, or a major snow storm is about to happen. The isles are so narrow, and there are so many people, that it's hard to take your time and truly see all they have to offer. read more

I like Trader Joe's for its interesting variety and selection. They don't carry the usual plain old boring grocery items. Many of their items have an "international" flair to them, albeit maybe artificial. While Big Y might sell only one type of frozen vegetables, Trader Joes sells Indian style, Chinese style and Thai style frozen vegetables. Many of their items are things you won't find at your ordinary grocery store. That's their niche. Trader Joe's really isn't meant to replace your regular grocery store. It's more or less, meant to compliment your regular grocery store. And regarding price, they're not as high priced as other specialty food stores such as Whole Foods or Wild oats. But then their products aren't as healthy as those stores either. Trader Joes does carry a few healthy items, but it's definitely not a full-fledged health food store. And to those people who knock this Trader Joe's for not being close to New Haven, I say get over yourselves. You live in the 7th poorest city in the nation. Trader Joe's is simply going to go where the money is and that currently is in the suburbs surrounding New Haven. To criticize a place because one doesn't live near it is really unfair. I don't knock the Louve in Paris simply because I don't live there. I don't knock Vail Mountain in Colorado because I don't live there. IMO, a place should be judged on its merit alone, not because of where YOU decide to live. I suppose some people have a hard time understanding the world doesn't revolve around them, but sheesh, get real folks. read more

This is an ok TJs. The parking lot is oddly fine for one of their outlets, and the staff is really friendly, which is great. This place does get crushed on the weekends, so be prepared to get run into by little Hunter or Isabelle because their parents decided Sunday at TJs was the appropriate time to give them one of those tiny kids' carts. They are lacking on good, local produce like you would find at a TJs in places like California, the Midwest, or the South, but hey I get it: we're in CT. Also, thanks to CT's arcane and stupid liquor laws, you can't buy wine here, which is a huge plus for these stores in other states--but I'm not really blaming them for that either. My biggest complaint about this particular location is that they sometimes have problems with ordering. On three occasions we've gone in and they've been out of flour--really? A basic staple? I forgive when they run out of feta in the height of summer, but this location is out of things more than any other TJs I've shopped at (ends and pieces bacon, ricotta, flour, feta, sausage in just the last few months). It makes me think they may need to revisit their ordering practices. read more

Although this Trader Joe's is a couple miles further than another one, I always come here for 2 main reasons. The parking lot is much better and easier to get around, and they have a little more variety in produce (FIGS!!). Just like with any Trader Joe's, the staff is super friendly, the store is clean, it's just a good shopping experience all around. read more

I love Trader Joe's because it has what I call "novelty foods" and a friendly vibe. Seriously, I feel like the employees love working there and I like being in such a tiny store with happy people. Some things are really cheap here-the Ezekiel bread, vitamin E oil, calcium/magnesium supplements, almond butter, sesame oil, spices, single beers are about $1.50/ea, and their own brand of natural toothpaste. The frozen food selection is great. The produce selection is standard yet small. The prepared foods are awesome-I'm all about their hummus and tabbouleh. You can get your weekly groceries here or a cheap lunch. You can get salt & pepper Mexican style chocolate or chocolate covered potato chips. They have a lot of weird I-must-have-that food that I end up buying for no reason other than it sounds like a great idea. Last words: they have fresh flowers here, you can make your own 6 pack for cheap, you'll find the majority of prices lower than Stop & Shop or Whole Foods, the avocados always seem to be super under ripe, and the bread seems to expire soon after I buy it (freeze the bread and throw the avocados in a paper bag.) read more

I can only voice what everyone has already written so I second that it's cheaper than the grocery stores in town and has a great frozen food section. Also- my two faves here-the chili (which I like spicy so I add just a little chipotle and ancho) and most recently I discovered the chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches, possibly better than sex- maybe. I would add more items but the list would go on and on. My only gripe is that due to CT law they aren't allowed to sell wine here, which I have heard is cheap and good. Damn you CT! Why can't you be like California where I can buy liquor at Walgreen's if I so desire? read more

I give 5 stars to Trader Joe's in general and 5 stars to this particular store as well. Trader Joe's in general is a unique supermarket that somehow manages to be reasonably-priced (often outright cheap), carry only very high-end and gourmet products, and carry only healthy products at the same time. It's like it's too good to be true! The only downside is the produce section which tends to have mostly packaged stuff carried in from far away, at not-the-best prices. But the rest of the store is great. This particular location is spacious for a trader-Joe's and also tends to stock a better selection of non-alcoholic beers. I also have had to wait in line less here than is typical of a grocery store (or a trader joe's). read more

I'm just not a big fan. It's too far away and the range of products and price differential isn't worth the trek. I'll continue buying my fair trade coffee at Edge of the Woods and everything else via Stop and Shop's Peapod delivery service. With the time I save not driving to Trader Joe's I can make 2 meals from scratch. Edit: I *could* make 2 meals from scratch. But I don't. Sigh. Plus, even if you love Trader Joe's you'll probably be disappointed in this particular store, which doesn't really carry that much, comparatively. read more

I love this place! The week is not complete without 1 or 2 stops here. Everyone is friendly and the store is warm and inviting. UPDATE: They bought out the old Payless store next door and are now Expanding!! Whoohoo! read more

I had given my baby sitter my debit card the day before to pick up a prescription for my daughter, and forgot to put it back in my wallet. So I show up at trader Joe's, and get to the checkout, and oof. No money. But trader Joe's accepts Google Wallet and all that, so I have my spouse text me the card numbers (from another state because he's out of town!) But meanwhile my kids are losing their minds. However, Team Trader Joe's stepped in, dancing, singing, giving my kids snacks, being truly kinder than one could ever hope for and more thoughtful than anyone could expect. Thank you, Melleana and the other woman at the check out. So. Kind. You are wonderful people. Picture posted with permission. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Here's what you need to know about Trader Joe's: Chocolate covered peanut butter filled pretzels. 'Nuff said. Okay. I lied. That's not all you need to know. You need to know that TJs is an awesome place. I have never ever been there and seen the employees unhappy. It's almost freakish. Everyone who works there smiles and will talk to you and thanks you if you help them bag your stuff... it's like bizarro world or something. Their products are, overall, excellent. Their cheeses are very good. Their meats are also excellent, and convenient as well. You can get a fully cooked and seasoned prime rib for $14 that just needs heating up in your oven for 30 minutes or so, and will serve 3-4 people. It's awesome. Let's see... what else... they have fantastic frozen foods. They offer a lot of heat-and-serve frozen meals which are delicious. The best part about most of these is that, as opposed to supermarket varieties which come already mixed together and wrapped in cellophane, all the items are packaged separately. For instance, you would have the chicken & veggies in the main bag, the nuts in another, the sauce in another, and the noodles as well. This means that instead of cooking everything all at once, you can actually cook each ingredient for the proper amount of time. End result... delicious. Honestly, there is so much good stuff here. Tons of organics. Lots of gourmet shit. I mean, this place is just great. Oh, and the best part? You will spend less money than you would have if you bought all the same stuff in the regular grocery store. Sounds crazy, I know, but their prices are really really fair for most things. If you haven't been to Trader Joe's yet, there's absolutely no reason not to get your ass in gear. Well, other than the fact that shopping there may completely spoil you. read more

I find it cheaper to stock up on food at trader joes than at stop and shop or other popular supermarkets. If you want a healthy great-tasting meals, that's the place to go to. The service is good though didn't really have a reason to ask them for much help. I wish the store had bigger selections though! California trader joes are bigger and have more variety. Hope to see CT get to expand its stores soon! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would! I LOVE this place! I wouldn't mind living there! Their products make cooking healthy, interesting meals so easy. I work full-time and have an hour-and-a-half commute. By the time I get home (even though I love to cook), I don't want to spend all night in the kitchen. On the flip side, I don't want to live on boring packaged meals or takeout either. TJ's offers just the help I need! Some of my favorites: Crunchy Salted Peanut Butter Prig Khing Thai Green Beans (contains shrimp, so not vegetarian) Veggie Lasagna Roasted Veggie Enchiladas Gnocchi alla Sorrentino Fruit Bar Ends & Pieces w/ Added Fiber Fat-free Greek Yogurt Flax Plus Raisin Bran Cereal Chicken Stix (Lemongrass Flavor) Roasted Vegetable Pizza Strawberry Kefir Cuban Black Beans Laughing Cow Cheese Bagged Salad Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage Crumbled Salem Blue Cheese Ciabatta Rolls w/ Pumpkin Seeds Shelled Edamame Thai-style Gyoza Shu Mai Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup Gerolsteiner Mineral Water Marinated Mozzarella Balls Valhrona 71% Dark Chocolate Mintz's Blintzes Marinated Ahi Tuna Nitrate-free Bacon read more

Love this Trader Joe's!! The staff is top notch! A few weeks ago I visited this Trader Joe's with my 11 month old son. I ended up with more than one cart of groceries and needed assistance to my car. Without having the ask for help, an employee named Will offered to help me with my items. He even loaded them into my car while I strapped my son in his car seat!!! It's normally a struggle trying to juggle a baby and bags of groceries by myself, by the team at Trader Joe's is always there to accommodate. Special shout out to Will for his friendly service and assistance! It's workers like him and the rest of the team at Trader Joe's that make it sure a wonderful grocery shopping experience!!! read more

This is a grocery store for real people with real needs and real bank accounts. No pretense, just really good stuff. The store brands are great, and my boys love the cookie and ice cream offerings. Some of the store brands are hilarious ripoffs of brandname products( ," Scandinavian swimmers,," vs " Swedish fish") and I understand that they've been nailed in court at least once, but I don't care. There is a lighthearted humor to the place. Meat and poultry are good and reasonably priced and you can find most things that you would find in s supermarket, although a lesser variety. The staff is much much more pleasant than the sullen employees one finds at stop n shop. They always seem to be running and jumping about, very helpful. I don't really like the checkout lines because it always seems that you have to put your groceries on one side and you yourself go to the other side. But I am getting use to it. I can get in and out of the store very quickly. read more

I just love trader joes so I feel like my ratings don't really count. They have a huge selection of interesting items (and of coarse also has the essentials) for a great price. I dont live in CT, so I can't compare it to any other grocer's prices, but I would imagine it's pretty competitive. When I went, the sample was their ice brewed coffee with ice cream. OH WOWZA - so good. I also suggest getting their frozen pizzas (they have one cheese-less veggie pizza which is ON POINT). If you feel like mixing it up a bit (or even just keeping it the same), this is the grocery at which to do it! BYOB (bring your own bag :D ) read more

I just received the most random act of kindness from two employees at the store. I got in my car and the tears just rolled down my face. They were kind from the first moment I interacted with them. I mentioned how I was in a rush to pick up my kids and we began chatting away.. Then, the young lady kept ringing me out. I see her whisper something to the young man that was helping bag my groceries. He leaves and comes back with flowers for me! I was so shocked and thankful. My eyes instantly filled with tears. I thought to myself why me? That's so nice... What the two of them didn't know is-that this whole pandemic/life has me feeling a little down.At that moment they both made me realize that there is hope out there! I know that there is hope because of people like them! I was so taken back that. I didn't even get their names. I wanted to get on here to recognize their efforts. You guys made my day! Thank you Thank you! H read more

This is hands down the best place to buy groceries in my area. I wish I could accomplish my whole order there and sometimes can't but this is more than made up for by the excellent customer service. Mark, Andrew, Dorian...just to name a few are always so friendly and helpful. It shows that the staff there are treated well because they treat all the customers so well. It's also one of the few places that I have no doubt are doing everything they can to keep the store clean and safe. I no longer take that for granted as not everywhere actually enforces the mask policy and I'm very grateful they do. Please keep up the great work! read more

Excellent place to get top quality affordable goods & produce. Their juices are the best (i.e. very green juice and organic carrot juice) and it's what gets me to keep on coming back. read more

Trader Joe's - Pumpkins! It's that time of year. :) - Grocery Near Me - Orange, Connecticut

Another store I wish we had in Colorado. Great selection of cheese fresh produce and great Trader Joe's brand products. Every time I am here I make sure to get my Trader Joe's shopping bags. These bags really hold a lot and often I'm stopped in my own grocery store to ask if there's a Trader Joe's in Colorado. Sadly the nearest 1 is a New Mexico. read more

This is my favorite grocery store. I buy the majority of my food here. The prices are reasonable and they have lots of low sodium, low fat, and "reduced guilt" options. The organic selection has been growing too. My favorite items include: cheddar cheese with caramelized onions, many of their salads, mango pineapple salsa, grilled chicken, frozen Mac and cheese, frozen bambino pepperoni pizzas, frozen shells with brie and asparagus, honey roasted pumpkin ravioli, peanut butter filled pretzels with no salt, organic blue corn tortilla chips, reduced guilt chunky guacamole, and the organic probiotic smoothies, and their organic, fair trade, shade grown coffees. Yum! Finally, the staff here are really friendly and helpful. When it is crowded, they open up every register and keep the lines manageable. I recommend shopping after work or during a weekday, as weekends can be a little hectic. read more

Definitely a fun experience shopping here and you can get some really good food at a great price. The people that work here are awesome and there are so many fun foods and snacks to choose from. There is something for everybody - fresh food, canned/boxed food, and fully prepared meals (fresh and frozen). My favorite items/guilty pleasures are the Pita Crisps, bagels (3-packs!), pretzel rolls, and mochi (frozen dessert). I like that they have cool seasonal items that rotate in and out throughout the year but it also annoys me when I really like something and can't get it year round haha (see: Pumpkin Cream Cheese during Thanksgiving). I buy the Melodious Blend (beans & lentils) a lot too but I went through a long streak where it wasn't in the store, not sure if that's a seasonal item or not but I guess I can ask a manager one day. They have a beer aisle which is a plus. It's way cheaper than Whole Foods and there are plenty of healthy options to choose from. Bring extra reusable bags. read more

I never leave reviews but I wanted to give a shout out to LAURA D! She's so friendly and kind every time I see her and she is truly the sweetest. I just mentioned that my sister recently had a baby and Laura took the time to gift us a beautiful bouquet of flowers. We love shopping here and will keep doing so as long as she is there!! Thank you Laura!!! read more

Average store,often runs out of things and I once got meat there and realized it was spoiled when I got home.

Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a HUGE TJs fan! This is a smaller store compared to some of the others I have gone to, but its well stocked and the employees are very friendly. The one main bummer I have about this store, TJs can't really do anything about...they don't sell wine. THE HORROR. It has come to my attention that CT is one of those states that keeps the wine separate, and this makes me sad. TJs was ALWAYS my go to for inexpensive decent wine. Yes, I'm whining (pun intended).. but it makes me sad. Otherwise, they have decent prices for produce and it seems to generally be of better quality that the other grocery stores I have found in the area. TJs is probably going to be my go-to grocery store while I'm living in New Haven. Pro-tip: if you like dark chocolate try the TJs pound plus bar (I like it with almonds), its to die for! I literally crave this chocolate. read more

Probably my favorite grocery store of ALL TIME. Love Trader Joe's products! Overall absolutely love this store. First thing I do when I get to Trader Joe's, is try their free sample section. They have a ton of modern new foods such as cauliflower crust pizza, apple caramel cinnamon Greek Yogurt, bacon ranch dip, tomato basil hummus, etc. They are so many different options and I just love them all! Organic fruits and tons of food for an affordable price. Not to mention the staff at Trader Joe's is so friendly! Always very nice and can help assist when looking for new delicious products! read more

This place rocks! I don't even understand how they consistently have the perfect apple but they do! Also would recommend their everything bagels! read more

Finally went to Trader Joe's. I had to see what all the fuss was about. We went specifically for two things - one, we needed to bring a vegetable dish to Thanksgiving. We bought some prepared veggies - brussel sprouts and green bean cassarole. There was nothing left at the end of dinner. We also bought some frozen prepared food for quick dinners. My kids can be picky eaters, but they loved the potstickers and frozen chicken teryaki we bought. read more

I love Trader Joe's. What else can I say? My favorite place to go grocery shopping of all time. I could talk for hours about how much I love it, but just check it out for yourself. Plus, the employees are ALWAYS super friendly. read more

Really solid Trader Joe's. People are incredibly friendly/helpful, and the store (unlike other TJs) doesn't ever feel too packed. It's nice to not have to wait in line to pay for more than 5 minutes. Only complaint would be that some of their stock (particularly in produce) tends to run low, but overall this is a great spot. read more

Here's what makes me a fan of Trader Joe's stores: -good prices -fun, unique products (popped potato chips are amazing!) -VERY friendly, cheerful, and helpful staff -the cereal selection (and prices) The west coast stores are bigger, more abundant, and carry more items than the TJs here on the east coast. Also, the Orange store tends to be out of a lot of the items that I am looking to buy. The employees do their best to help me find what I'm looking for, but a lot of times it's not in, and they can't tell me when they expect it to arrive. Another thing, though, is that trying a new product can be a risky undertaking...some are great, and some are disgusting. I tried one of their muffins, and it was absolutely awful (I'm cringing thinking about it). Some of their cookies are good, too--actually, most that I've tried--but the exception that comes to mind is one of the "100 calorie packs" they made--I think it was chocolate toucans? It didn't taste very good! The breads are good, though...consistently. Plus, they have decent challah, which can be tough to find out here. read more

I cooked these meatballs for company and bit down on something that cracked my tooth! Trader Joes sent me to the people who make these things and they proceeded to really jerk me around! The girl from the company who manufactures the meatball was just a complete idiot and a B%^$&!!! After three months I finally talked to Trader Joes and they paid for the tooth to be fixed but I will NEVER buy food again from them because I was jerked around so badly! Trader Joes is great if you don't mind losing your teeth. So far I have written over 100 revues regarding this inccident. I hope you feel happy Cherelle....you screwed only yourself, your company and Trader Joe's! Don't shop at Trader Joe's! read more

Trader Joe's needs to start taking their expiration dates seriously. I've shopped TJ's in three different states, and at every store I've had the experience of bringing something home and having it spoil WAY before the expiration date. At the Orange store, I thought I'd give this new place a try, and I bought tortillas with an expiration date of 10/20/09. Though I hadn't opened the package, they were covered with mold on 10/13/09. That ain't right. They say, bring it back for a refund! But why do they sell bad things in the first place? Some of their frozen foods are really good, but I would take a pass on anything "fresh" there until they get their suppliers up to standard. read more

Maybe not on the top of everyone's "Most Romantic Destinations," but Natashka has special associations with the frozen foods aisle. Advice: crab-cake very good, salmon patty, not so good. I will even suspend usual cynicism to suggest that when in humid northeastern June evening, you should sample the following: mozzarella/tomato caprese with crisp, sparkling glass of wine and even more sparkly and intoxicating companion. Combination is quite divine. read more

This isn't my favorite Trader Joe's location, but it's the only location even somewhat convenient to me and it does the job. It's quite small in comparison to other TJ's I've shopped at, and at no fault of this location their produce sucks and they don't sell Two Buck Chuck. I say this is at no fault of their own because TJ's is notorious for having lackluster produce, and CT state laws prevent them from selling wine in grocery stores. For such a liberal state we're awfully slow moving on our archaic liquor laws. Oh well, at least I can finally buy beer on a Sunday..baby steps! Anyway. That aside, the staff at this location is far superior to other grocers in the area which makes coming here a pleasure. Due to the size of the store, the lack of TJ's in the area, and their awesome products, this store can get packed. Unfortunately, it's six of one half dozen the other when it comes to prime shopping hours here. If you wait for off peak hours, they'll be out of a lot of products, if you shop during peak hours, bring a Xanax. If at all possible, I try to stick to shopping here on weekdays. Regardless of the craziness of this store, their staff still remains friendly and helpful, almost ad nauseum. The positive attitudes they keep are incredible, TJ's hiring team is seriously good at doing their thang. Now onto non-location specifics - their food is awesome! And the prices are absolutely unbeatable for the quality of the product..I'm talking taste wise and ingredient wise. This is the only store I'll willingly eat frozen premade foods from, their food is that good. I personally recommend the olive tapenade (the fresh stuff in the fridge, not the spread in the jar), the jalapeño stuffed olives, and the peanut butter filled chocolate covered pretzels (!!!!!!!!). I could go on for days about their products, you get the point. I always pick up some flowers when I get here, they're a great price and who doesn't love fresh flowers? read more

i adore trader joe's. i want to live here so i can gorge on soy delicious chocolate velvet ice cream any time i want. i want to get married here so that tj's can cater my wedding with their fabulous frozen food selection. i want to raise my children here so they can grow up eating healthy natural foods that won't stunt their growth. i absolutely love love love this place and its/her/his super fabulous and friendly staff. and i love that tj's is lookin out for your health by providing so many items with flax or mulitgrain or other super fibrous super foods. sadly, i am one of those pitiful, carless folk and can only delight in the pure joy that is trader joe's when i manage to convince people that they want to take me here and watch as i get lost in the euphoria of grocery shopping and counsel me in the decision between dried chile mangoes or key lime cheesecake (not that they are mutually exclusive, mind you). sigh. i like to try *at least* one new item each time i visit. i am rarely disappointed. for that, i would give trader joe's 8,000 stars if i could. read more

This grocery store is great. The location is convenient and easily accessible. The shelves are always stocked. The selection of items for purchase is very varied. The prices are good. The quality of the food here is great, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables. Would recommend highly for families with children. read more