This Trader Joe's on Market Street is one of my favorite stores to visit. I think of it more as a neighborhood market than a traditional supermarket, a place where you can quickly pick up what you need and be on your way without feeling overwhelmed. Its smaller footprint, especially for this location, works in its favor. The store is bright, clean, and well-organized, which immediately elevates the experience. The lively music, upbeat energy, and beautiful packaging create a fun, almost "adult amusement park" atmosphere. Even when it's busy, and the lines look long, they move quickly and efficiently. I usually walk, but there's a parking lot behind the store and street parking nearby when needed. What truly makes this place special is the staff. They are consistently warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful. If you ask about an item, they walk you right to it, and they never seem bothered if you interrupt while they're stocking shelves. I also appreciate the team's continuity. Over time, you start to recognize familiar faces, and I've met crew members who transferred here from places like Oakland and Charleston, which speaks to a strong internal culture and mobility within the company. Just being in the store lifts my spirits. Another standout is the curated selection. Trader Joe's carries a fraction of the SKUs you'd find in a typical grocery store, about one-tenth as many, and that dramatically reduces decision fatigue. Instead of comparing endless versions of the same product, you can trust that what's on the shelf is a good choice. It makes shopping faster, easier, and far more enjoyable. Prices are competitive, and the quality is strong across the board. The meat and fish are generally fresh, the produce is reliable, and while I occasionally try something that's just average, the overall hit rate is excellent. The rotating seasonal items add a festive, timely element that makes each visit feel a little different and always fun, whether you're getting into the spirit of a holiday, planning a dinner party, or just trying something new. Some of my regular favorites are the Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Shawarma, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Croissants, Bolognese sauce, Green Chile Chicken Bowl, Cookie Butter ice cream, the Focaccia Baguette, the fresh salmon, grilled sliced chicken, and the eucalyptus plants, which always make my apartment feel calmer and more inviting. More broadly, this company feels like it was built with real love and creativity. There is a genuine culture of celebrating people for who they are and encouraging everyone, both customers and crew, to show up authentically, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. Trader Joe's is also intentionally a bit mysterious and low profile as a brand. If you're ever curious about the backstory, the Freakonomics podcast episode on the company is fantastic and explains many of the thoughtful, unconventional decisions that you notice reflected in the stores. It's incredibly rare to watch a company scale the way this one has while still holding onto its character and values. This location is a perfect microcosm of why Trader Joe's is such a special and distinctive brand: great value, efficient shopping, carefully curated products, and genuinely kind people, all in a space that consistently leaves me happier than when I walked in. I always look forward to coming here. Thank you! read more

I think this is the best Trader Joe's in the Philadelphia area. My regular haunt for sure as a resident in Center City. First off, parking is a pretty nice experience. Of course, you can expect to maybe wait a bit during peak hours (before work, right after work), but they usually have someone stationed at the front of the lot to only let you in once there's a space available. A nice courtesy! Inside this location is kept stocked, organized, and clean. I think the only time I was not able to find something was when roads froze over and caused for one of their morning shipments to get canceled. External factors aside, you should be able to find anything you're looking for here in stock. The lines can definitely wrap around the store during peak shopping times, but the system they have to push people through the checkouts proceeds as fast as I could imagine. They've got a well-oiled machine here, and just have that many customers. Finally, just one anecdote. One time my wife was shopping here last minute for flowers after a friend's pet died. Since she was running late, she asked the person directly cashier traffic if she could cut the line and checkout with just her flowers. The person proceeded to ask for the flowers, cut off the tag, and let her go without purchase. Amazing service is just the norm here! read more

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If you are a tried and true Trader Joe's shopper, you know the service is always great, despite the long lines at time. The vibes are very much: "I'm busy, but I needed to stop in during my lunch to get dinner." LOL. The food and snack selections are always changing. As a result, I am back at Trader Joe's to try these cornbread crisps. Thank goodness they had a sampling table before I bought them. The sampling table served them with some jelly. They jelly was really all I could taste, but I could tell the crisps had a sweetness to them. And yes, they live up to the CRISP. Once I got home, I did try them without the jelly. Did they taste like cornbread to me? NO. They have the texture and the sweetness of cornbread. There is also a grittiness. I could eat them plain as a snack or with jelly. If you were wondering should you try them. Yes, give them a try. 4/5 Til we eat again... read more

Trader Joe's - Cornbread Crisps - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Stopped at Trader Joe's to get the ingredients for the lobster pasta that has been on social media. When you drive up to the store there is a pull up line and a security guard that directs the cars to a parking spot. The store was busy and I found myself having to wait for others to pass by before I could get to the item that I needed to grab. There is one line for check out and then someone directs you to the open check out counter. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Trader Joe's is a beacon of light, giving everyone a pleasant grocery buying experience. I was there this morning when a few things hit me about trader joes. 1. Good lighting - you know how some grocery stores have awful florescent lighting, while others have spooky lighting like a horror film....not Trader Joe's, pleasant lighting to encourage a pleasant shopping experience 2. No self checkout!!! - Self checkout is kinda convenient at other grocery stores...but only really because they don't have enough staff working checkout. In a world of automation and technology Trader Joe's says NOT TODAY SATAN, and instead equips the store with more than enough staff to keep the checkout line moving smoothly and customers smiling. I like going to a person, they bag the groceries, they are friendly and send you on your way - beautiful. 3. Clean! - Store is always clean, not gross or dirty like some stores you encounter 4. Friendly - goes without saying but staff is helpful and friendly Enough of my list, good selection, convenient all around great. Been coming here for years, thanks Trader Joe's read more

The Monteli Pizza Crust Trader Joes used to carry has been discontinued. Put your John Hancock on this petition so we can get it back! https://chng.it/L2kQH2ctLS read more

Trader Joe's continues to amaze me. The staff is so accommodating and the store has such a pleasant vibe. The staff is constantly stocking the shelves and will go out of their way to find an item that you may need help with. it is an absolute pleasure to shop there. read more

We can all agree Trader Joe's as a whole has some of the best prices and products around! This location keeps most of their products in stock, but the building is very hard to access (entrance on back of street) and a very small parking lot that is almost always full or has a line around the block. The store is always extremely crowded so navigating can be hard, but they do get you through the checkout line quicker than you'd think. Overall - worth it for the great products and prices! Just expect a crowd and very limited parking. read more

Trader Joe's has earned its brand equity as a quality grocery store that differentiates itself from others in the marketplace. The store sizes aren't overbearing, the products that are store branded are high-quality, and the service is exceptional. The store has such a phenomenal reputation, that it's difficult to decipher when you can shop without a long line to check out. Luckily, they are very well staffed and organized, and lines move quickly. Weekdays before 3:30pm are the best days to go, although, I have arrived shortly after they've opened and by the time I checked out, there was a wait, but only under 20 deep. On a Saturday or Sunday morning, even if you arrive within a half-hour of opening, there's a line of cars waiting to get into the parking lot! Some items are priced well and very reasonable, while others rise near the level of Whole Foods (aka Whole Paycheck). But, the number of people on staff is much more effective at Trader Joe's. If you have food allergies, just head to the customer service desk behind the registers to check out, and they have a preprinted list, several pages long, of most items in the store, with indications of which are safe for those who are gluten intolerant, vegans, etc. Employees are very helpful, the store is always clean, and at all times they are constantly restocking shelves with everything they have in stock. From produce, to cheese, meats and fish, fresh flowers, snacks, beverages, spices, dairy, paper, and pet products, Trader Joe's has you covered. With at least 12-20 registers going at any time, it's well worth the short wait. They offer free parking within 50 feet of the entrance. Convenience and quality makes Trader Joe's a great place to shop. read more

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As a Rochester-native I think I am "supposed to be" a true Wegmans evangelist, but I've been shopping at TJs pretty much exclusively since the early pandemic days. When choosing an apartment here in Philly, I won't pretend "proximity to a Trader Joe's" wasn't on the criteria list. This location has a lot going for it, including a parking lot, fairly well-organized checkout processes considering the volume this store does, and great staff. Yes, there are often a lot of items out of stock and yes, it gets really crowded and hard to get around during peak times. Kind of par for course, so go during the week if you're able. Wednesdays at 8:30am is peak peaceful vibes, and I never have a problem finding what I need. Grateful this location exists and appreciate having access to all my fave things so easily! read more

We really appreciated finding a Trader Joe's market near our Hotel. This saved us a bunch of money from many of the overpriced restaurants near us. We can always get fresh, organic food from a Trader's. Staff was as wonderful as any Trader's, always appreciate that. It's downtown, the outside of the store is filled with homeless and addicts wandering around - hey, it's a big city, pretty typical anywhere in our country currently. read more

Always crazy busy but the staff manages the chaos well! The shelves are normally well stocked and the staff are friendly. Line moves fast and it's efficiently managed. Value is great and they have all the basics. I just wish they carried more grass-fed meat and wild caught fish... read more

I love TJs I shop at least twice a month and I find everything I need. I prefer this organic store over others because of the quality and prices. I'll admit I've only been here once but I immediately liked it. It's super clean with hand sanitizer everywhere but it's a small space. They have everything the larger TJs has but fewer items since it's smaller. I called ahead for a specific item and was told to wait outside and yes I received curb side service. I had to go inside to pay and the young lady doing cue. Side delivery told me to go inside. I paid and was I'm out quickly. I definitely would return if I'm in the area and so should you. read more

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This place is perfect for my husband and me. The portions are perfect. We have liked everything we got so far. It just sooooo busy on the weekends. I have to go during the week. read more

Always: immaculately clean; well stocked for any / EVERY product that I have looked for; always is rich with staff throughout the store(!!), and any / EVERY one will personally take you to what you were seeking, will return a product you had picked up but changed your mind about. read more

Having Trader Joe's right in the heart of Philly I think is an amazing idea. Even New Jersey does not have many Traders around. When I visited my friend in Philly and saw the store available just 2 blocks away I could not believe my eyes. Whoever came with the location was definitely very creative. The entrance is in the back of the street with an accessible handicapped ramp it. The store is clean with welcoming staff. Thank you for reading this and I hope you find this helpful. read more

Trader Joe's - Inside - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The location on Arch now only validates parking after 5pm. But when you pull into the parking lot that is not posted. the parking garage sign says free parking, when you go in the store there is a sign, after you have already parked. Very annoying and misleading. Expensive lot for groceries. Never going there again. read more

Lines are long during COVID, but they move fast! Everything is usually stocked, so you can get your grocery shopping on :) One interesting thing is (being from Alabama) that Trader Joe's in Pennsylvania do not sell alcohol. For anyone trying to get their peach bellini, you're out of luck. I had to go through the heartbreak, so I'm warning y'all ahead. read more

I still like this store the best, although I think it should offer delivery. It also should have beer and wine sales like other stores. Otherwise, the smaller store size makes shopping easier. The personnel are always delightful. read more

Oh TJs! Don't think I've ever gotten a bad item from you. Possibly with supply chain issues, they might not have everything in the store you hope for, but they do cycle through special items and I often find everything I expect to see there. Even with long lines, the workers do an awesome job of check out and bagging up quickly. read more

The crew here is just such dogshit. They clearly hate the customers, and it kind of seems like they are awful to one another too. The vibes are just so bad. read more

We got this lettuce bag yesterday which was supposed to be triple washed as marked. We found a dead insect inside the bag as shown in attached picture This is very disappointing and I am very concerned to buy again from trader joes read more

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I came here on a Tuesday to get some chips & salsa & snacks for a work event the next day. I ended up buying too much, and had three bags of chips that were unopened & two things of salsa that were also not opened. I looked online & it said that Trader Joe's accepted returns, so I figured I'd return everything I hadn't used. I kept the salsa's in my work fridge, so they were still cold and fresh. I came down here to do the return, and the first cashier I dealt with was lovely, and she rang everything up for me, and was so nice and then said she had to get her manager to approve everything. He came over and was a bit of a jerk, and then asked me why I was returning the stuff and I told him, and he said that they didn't accept returns for overbuying which is completely ridiculous. He said had I tried it and not liked it, that would be one thing, but they couldn't take a return for any other reason. All of this stuff was unopened, and despite that, he said they couldn't re-sell it, which was just absurd, considering it was NOT OPENED and I had just purchased them 48 hours earlier. This stuff had definitely been sitting on their shelves longer than I had owned it, and, the salsas I kept in a refrigerator the whole time, except for the hour of my event, and the drive from work to return it. It's asinine that i couldn't return it. This is a fine store, but the experience of dealing with this douchebag manager was really forgettable and completely turned me off. read more

We had a great experience at this Trader Joe's. The workers here were so friendly and helpful, and considering we probably came soon after the post-work rush, the shelves were more well-stocked than I was expecting. The only thing we didn't particularly like about this TJ's was that the entrance was in the back of the building. Convenient from the parking lot, but not obvious to pedestrians expecting to find the entrance right off the sidewalk. Once we were inside though, the experience was wonderful! read more

Trader Joe's - Love TJ's art! - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love Trader Joe's, especially because you can purchase fresh flowers for the lowest prices I have ever seen in my life. And by the way, I mean it when I say fresh - their flowers last me at least two full weeks so long as I remember to routinely change the water. The only downside of this place is that most times of the day when you walk in you are instantly overwhelmed by the mere sight of the check out line which always begins at the produce section. That said, the staff are incredible at moving the lines as efficiently as possible. I would hate on the people who shop while in line but the truth is that they are geniuses. read more

Trader Joe's - Fresh Flowers from Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Not a trader joe type of guy but I must that the aisle were and the there were plenty of associates there willing to help out. The one thing that is nice is that there is parking in the back!! I can appreciate this especially in the location of this Trader Joe's! The day that we went, there was a lot attendant who helped manage the amount of spaces available. A note of improvement was be that the check out process was a little difficult and confusing. Happy shopper people!! read more

Trader Joe's - Entrance - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've been to 7 diff locations so needless to say I love and support Trader Joe's. Recently I accidentally left a personal possession in the store. I was very frazzled in getting back there to retrieve (hopefully). The store was so gracious and put me at ease with their professionalism upon my arrival. Eric W. was a standout being kind, empathic & a ray of light and positivity!! He was genuinely happy that I was able to get my belongings. Not only that but he apparently took it to heart finding & following up with a manager. :) Not many would. In this day & age of people caring less or not at all- Eric W. is an amazing team member whose light shines bright & I hope he is recognized accordingly. Any company would surely be lucky to have him. My purchasing dollar always goes in the direction of aligning with my ethical & planet friendly practices and additionally with kind spirits, professionalism and thorough knowledge/training. I will definitely be using this location even more. Thank you Eric, I appreciate your spirit... your light shines bright! read more

The meat quality really went down. Got the sirloin cubes, turkey breast, and pork chops. The expiration dates were more than a week away, yet the meat was already spoiling. The porkchops were sour, the turkey breast was grainy, and the sirloin cubes were completely unedible. Not sure what happened here, but I will be getting my meat from wholefoods from now on. Trader joes used to be very trustworthy but after having spoiled meat on three different occasions within the last month, something needs to change over there. read more

I'm on team Trader Joe's. The pricing is extremely reasonable and they have products I really want to buy. I'm lucky that this location is now a convenient stop for me. I'm even learning the times to visit...and the times to avoid it. If you don't want to wait in a line that wraps around the store, the after work rush isn't for you. I wish they'd ban shopping carts in this store. There's not enough space to start and then you throw in dazed and confused shoppers into the mix. As much as I love TJ's, this particular location is like that friend you have to walk on eggshells when talking to. Timing and temperament is everything. With that said, the convenience, price and products will keep me coming back time and time again. This may just be the review of the future Duchess of this location. read more

Trader Joe's - TJ to-go salad. $3.99 for chicken, greens, veggies and grains! - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Trader Joe's was never our go-to store, but since COVID-19 began, they've become our favorite grocery for always being reliable, organized, and safety-focused. Disciplined crowd control (which does result in lines), amply sprayed-down carts, well-stocked shelves, and always-friendly workers have earned it the top spot in our bi-weekly outings. Plus, there are plants and cut-flowers to brighten your home and a number of shelf-stable sauces and seasonings to improve even the most questionable of home-cooked meals. Thank you to all of the workers who are showing up to Trader Joe's every day to help keep us safe and fed. read more

A bit overwhelming for those that choose to make the endeavor on Sundays and Mondays. Patience is required for those that drive as there is frequently a line of cars waiting to enter the parking lot. The store is relatively well staffed and well stocked despite how busy it gets. It has the typical Trader Joe's goodies with the exception of alcohol due to PA beer and alcohol laws. I like how they have miniaturized the number of check out lanes a while back that allows for the line around the store for checkout to go relatively quick. read more

I always get the German goodies from Trader Joe's especially the ginger bread cookies and stolen. read more

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I really do love this place. Many items are super-cheap, although some items could be more reasonable. The staff at the check-out lines have always been 100% helpful and friendly - that really makes the experience nice for everyone!! I only wish that TJ would make a West Philly location - Center City is super-crowded!!!!! read more

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with this particular store. If you are a regular TJs shopper, you already know that some time slots are worse than others for perusing the aisles here. Lunch time any day, dinner hour any day, Friday after 3, Saturday after 9 a.m. Sunday afternoon. If it's possible to avoid shopping at these peak times, you will add years to your life and additional sparkle to your mental health. Philadelphia is populated with 1.5 million people and at least half of them shop at Trader Joes. Work out when they don't and you're golden. This store has wide aisles, is always well stocked when I go in, the lines are pretty orderly (for a Philly crowd) and the 'expediter' who sends shoppers off to a ready register is invariably funny and never fails to be efficient. Like every TJs I have ever shopped in, the cashiers are congenial and usually willing to make small talk that makes the day a wee bit nicer. Hell, I even get a kick out of the clanging bells here. Can you do all your weekly shopping here (or any of the other PA TJs)? No, but you shouldn't expect to. Like shopping at Mom's Organic, I come here (after I have eaten a meal) for what I call 'the bright spots' on my list. Watermelon flavored black tea (out of this world iced), frozen garlic naan, cheap cut flowers, the cheeses, vitamins. Everybody has their 'desert island' TJs items; you get the picture. This is a place that will help you stretch your shopping dollars. One of my best friends survived a year's unemployment in SoCal assisted by shopping at TJs and taking full advantage of the bargain prices. I never mind the long, snaking line to the registers here because it often allows me to spot something that feels like a must try (is this a store strategy?!), makes me re-think something impractically frivolous I put in the cart and allows me time to put it back and gives me an opportunity to talk to my line neighbors who have often turned me on to a new product I would have missed on my own. Oh, and add cart content spying to waiting in line as well. Of course, I am one of those annoying people who really likes to talk to my brother and sister shoppers so being social as I wait is no hardship. To staunch that rumor that Jenkintown TJs 'has more stuff,' nope. It does not. That parking lot looks out into a sparsely wooded area and you can spot some interesting birds if you are quiet and a keen observer, but the shelves and frozen food cases have the same stuff as Center City and Ardmore, North Wales and other Pennsylvania TJs. The Trader Joe's grass is not greener elsewhere. read more

Between the two Trader Joe's near my apartment, I'd say this one is my preferred stop. The vibe here feels more welcoming and warm. This location is very busy and fast paced, and since it's a smaller store - it tends to fill up quick. However, the staff handles this place perfectly and kudos to them. Most of the time, I'm rung up by someone that's full of positivity and conversation! read more

One of the smaller trader joes I have been to, this store does offer parking but does not have alcohol. Situated in center city near Drexel university and on market st, it's packed on most weekends day or night. Good to go on the weekdays. Staff members are friendly and helpful. Lines even when it gets long isn't too much of a long wait as there are multiple cashiers and fast checkouts. They always have new products i have never seen before. Love the food as its always fresh and appealing. One of my favorite go to places for groceries. Will come back every week! read more

This is a reliable Trader Joe's that I like coming to! It's clean and well-stocked. There are many very friendly employees and they're always giving out samples. There's a parking lot attendant WHICH IS GREAT!! If you come after 10am on the weekend, there will definitely be a line of cars waiting to go in, but it moves along pretty efficiently because of the attendant. Lines in the store itself can get pretty long too, but the cashiers must be super because it always goes by very fast! A great location that's easy to get to. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I do not want to make anyone uncomfortable, but I went here today, and I just have to say that everyone, from the customers to the cashiers, is extremely hot. Keep up the good work, everyone. PS: The groceries were good too :) read more

I've been coming here for a while now but it's never occurred to me to review the place. A random encounter tonight made me realize that this needed to be done. I heard someone tell a group of tourists that "real Philadelphians" don't shop there. I'm not going to lie, I once felt this way too. If you're used to traditional shopping experiences then this place WILL throw you for a loop. There's a huge hippy factor there like a lot of people have mentioned but there's also something else. It's actually FUN to shop there. Cool employees, great food (although I don't understand the concept of guilt free mac and cheese as I've never felt guilty about eating it) and decent prices. They also have a good amount of snack sized products set up for you to try, which is brilliant marketing to me. Stops me from being hangry (not a typo) and oft times sells me things that I never would've thought to try. It's true that rush hour can be a bit rough, just like anywhere else in the city, however unlike EVERY other market in the city TJ'S actually has every cashier line open. So my dear tourists, and "real Philadelphians" step outside your comfort zone, you won't find Fruit Loops or Delmote but you WILL find some of the greatest groceries in town read more

I have stopped shopping there every week like I used to. The reason why is because the cashiers always ask "Did you find everything you were looking for?". When I answer "No, and I'll pack my own bags, thank you", they become annoyed and are rude to me. WHY do they ask such an asinine question? Of course they don't carry everything I need. For Asian ingredients I shop at Asian outlets, for Argentine ingredients I shop at an Argentine or Italian shoppe, for Mexican ingredients, I shop at a Mexican vendor, etc. I never *expect* to find everything I', looking for at TJ's. Are they really that disconnected from reality that they think they carry everything in the world that people are looking for? I now only shop there 2 to 3 times per year because of this nuisance. read more