This was my first time inside of a Trader Joe's EVER!! Super spacious, clean and the employees were very friendly. I went because I was looking to see if their viral tote bags were still available (they weren't). I did find a couple of items that I don't think I would ever find inside of any other supermarket. The breads I purchased were delicious. The Red Velvet cupcakes, I ate all four by myself. (even though the goal was to share with my son) Will definitely go searching through all other TJ's in the area, but this one was nice read more

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

This is one of our go to's in Philly. No visit is complete without a stop to Trader Joe's to load my son up with food... Yes this is a Motherly thing. It is conveniently located to his apartment building which is great. Lines can be long but they move people through quickly. This is a larger store so they tend to have a larger selection and most of the viral favorites. Pricing at TJ's is great especially in a downtown area of a major city. This visit my son was working so went in for the viral totes for Spring. Staff there were friendly and helpful. They had only one tote left and sold it to me and indicated more bags would be there tomorrow at 3. Don't you know I was there at 3 to get the other colors. There was a limit but was nice to get my hands on these read more

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

Easiest 5 star I will write all month. I've become a super fan of the grocery chain and Philly did not disappoint one bit. I actually was not even looking for TJ, but stumbled upon them on a walk. An inner city store may be more rare I believe. So I had to check them out. The walk up was clear of debris and store shockingly clean and organized for a busy city location. Dependable staff like mine in Virginia Beach were friendly and answered questions. I found a few products I had not seen before like boiled eggs. Shelves were overall stocked well. Check out of my turkey sandwich, watermelon and water smooth. Staff bagged my order, smiled and presented my receipt to me. I would recommend. read more

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Although very busy for this volleyball tournament weekend, there was no price gouging for anything, all items were reasonably priced. And the store was bright nice and neat. Not a huge variety like a larger store but they have the basic necessities and some surprising items as well. Enough cashiers to move the checkout line along smoothly without much wait times. read more

Usually have what I'm looking for but MAN this place is packed. Always packed. No matter when you go. Also the parking garage only being free on weekends and after 5 is bogus. Friendly employees though read more

I am not able to get here often, but am always pleased by the: Cleanliness Presentation Well stocked, but sometimes favorites sell out quickly. Staff always ready to help. So I have some favorites items exclusive to Trader Joe's. *My new favorite: Rosemary Vegan Croutons, a real game changer. read more

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First time going to a trader Joe's ever in my life and it happened to be in Philadelphia since it was the closest walking grocery store.. Very clean and friendly store. A good selection of numerous items... Also a selection of things that I've never even had or tried before and since they were gluten free I ended up purchasing. I enjoyed soups. I wish that they actually had a deli because I didn't really care for the pre-packaged meats but I did what I had to do. Also the prepackaged cooked meats were Good as well. read more

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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

The staff, the selection, the location and parking?! What more can you ask? Big thanks to Gregory at checkout who went the extra mile. I appreciated your help. read more

This Trader Joe's location is always buzzing with people--and for good reason. It's decently sized for a city store, and despite the constant foot traffic, they do a great job keeping the shelves well-stocked and organized. I've rarely had trouble finding what I need, which is impressive considering how busy it gets. The product selection is everything you expect from Trader Joe's--unique snacks, affordable staples, fresh produce, and all the frozen goodies you didn't know you needed. Even during peak hours, the checkout line moves quickly thanks to their efficient system and super friendly staff. Speaking of staff--they're consistently kind, helpful, and bring the laid-back, welcoming vibe that Trader Joe's is known for. Whether you need help finding something or just want a quick chat while you check out, they're always great. read more

Food quality has gotten progressively worse over the years. Last week, found a rock in a bag of chips. They refunded the chips for me. This week, opened a bag of dried mango, found weird bits and pieces of foreign material, specks of "dirt," discoloration, NOSE(?) HAIR. Won't be going shopping at TJs for a while. read more

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Beautiful. Beautiful. The ambiance of this location particularly is truly beautiful, quiet, calm and the items are easy to find. I appreciated the spacing of the lines, aisles and areas in the store that were spacious and clean. This venue smelled clean and radiated that it was being taken care of. I went in for ONE item, ONE and ended up leaving with multiple Lol. Their flowers were remarkable and many patrons were in the area contemplating on which bouquets to buy. Staff were friendly and helpful here. I spoke to a few during my visit, things were easy to find and staff were everywhere. My cashier was very kind as well. I pass by this location often and I don't think to go in. I will be back as it is easy for me to get to while running my errands and catching the train! I'm looking forward to trying the chocolate covered Expresso beans! I usually make a quick stop for the cookie butter, this visit was great! read more

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This is a great Trader Joe's. I'm always impressed by east coast Trader Joes locations, well.. most of them seem to really have their act together. I was only stopping in for a few pre marathon brekke supplies that I realized I hadn't secured an hour or so before going to bed. Trader Joes was still open so I walked over from my hotel for bottled water, plain bagels, and peanut butter. If you are staying in this area and need anything, definitely head here. read more

Well stocked every time I go, clean and organized. I came in for some tomato dumpling soup after seeing it all over Instagram. The line wrapped all the way to the back of the store. At least 30+ people. I walked around maybe 8 minutes and the line was cleared! It was insane. Super fast cashiers! Or maybe they're just a lot of them. Either way, go you! read more

Trader Joe's - Tomato Dumpling Soup - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I love Trader Joe's! This location is close to my work in Center City so it's easy for a grab and go lunch that I can eat at my desk or in the park. It also works for last minute groceries. The ready to go salads are perfect. Why not treat myself to a $3.99 flower bouquet?! It's a small bouquet but is a cute treat for me. It also makes a good gift. I also check out the seasonal merch! Lots of cool holiday stuff here. Of course, the employees here are awesome. They are friendly and helpful. The store and bathrooms are clean. read more

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

GENERAL Trader Joe's on Arch Street is one of the best grocery stores in the Chinatown/Center City area. It has a lot of the staples needed for reasonable prices. As with all TJs, the meat sections and toiletries sections are not as preferable as other stores, but they are still quite good depending on how many trips you want to make. Their seasonal items like their pumpkin brioche are wonderful additions to grocery lists, and their classic items like their unique cheeses, speculoos cookie butter, and ice creams are also delicious delights. SERVICE The staff here are very friendly and are efficient in helping you find things and during checkout. PARKING Paid street parking is available in a limited capacity. read more

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

It was clean, well stocked and conveniently located. I love the pre-cut fruit section. Makes things so much easier as I'm Staying in a hotel and don't have the resources to dice up my own fruit. read more

One of the newer Trader Joe's in the city, thank god. Otherwise the line at the other one on market street is going to be ridiculously long. This is not a bad location; as it's near the reading terminal and Chinatown, giving them a bit of competition and bringing Trader Joe's lovers to places they might not visit as often. The only problem with this location is the parking. If you come after 5pm you get a hour of validation by the garage, otherwise you better hope for a loading zone or a regular street pay parking. The store itself has one of the cleanest bathrooms by the back. Loads of good stuff including the most recent item I never seen before at all stores: mussels! Fresh and frozen, $2.99 a bag, recommend getting 2 if you're feeding more than 2 people. Doesn't have alcohol yet but I'm very hopeful it'll be soon read more

No better grocery store! They always have such fun things to try along with your standard stuff you need to pick up. You'll never find friendlier staff anywhere else! They always go above and beyond to help. read more

Came here because I was in the area heading to the Reading Terminal Market (see my review!) and I had been watching the construction going on for a long time. I have to say they did a rather decent job of putting together this supermarket which has only been open maybe a week or so. I hope they keep it as nice as it is now. There is just about everything you could ask for in a compact space which seems more spacious once you enter. They have all the regular sections of any full-service supermarket like dairy, produce, meats, fruits, and the like. They must have a small kitchen because they were giving out free samples of "fake" chicken Chicken Tikka Masala which was quite good and also free samples of Halloween gummies, which I did not take. The store had a whole wall of packaged and prepared soups and salads like pasta salad. I ended up purchasing some of the soups (pictured below) and had some of the Chicken Soup for lunch today. Not bad at all. All staff interactions were pleasant and accommodating. Quick, too. I'm taking one star because the store did not have non-grocery products like Tupperware or utensils. No drugs or paper here, either, that I didn't see. Maybe the TJ philosophy is not to have these products? Anyway, I like this place. read more

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I finally got the opportunity to shop this Trader Joe's after wanting to go for quite some time but the lines to get in were always very long and it was cold outside. After leaving the convention center I saw no wait and happily went in. This store is soooo much better than the old one on Market Street and such a welcome addition to this part of downtown and bonus for me, it's on my bus route. The aisles are also very wide so that's a major plus and yes they are very on top of sanitizing. Staff is friendly too. read more

Not sure what' going on but I could get anything actually came for. The video is just the produce and dairy section. The rest of the store, especially the freezer section, was bare bones. Waste of a trip. read more

Love Trader Joe's, love the options. Enjoyed the fact that the aisles are actually big enough for two people with carts to walk down without hitting each other, unlike the other location. HOWEVER, they only validate during certain hours. For less than an hour of shopping, I had to pay $16 for parking. Won't be going back, especially since their validation hours are during busy shopping times. read more

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

If you start shopping at Trader Joe's, you will be addicted Trader Joe's very soon. You can find almost everything with affordable prices. Plus their products are always fresh and high quality. I think Trader Joe's is the most attentive grocery store during pandemic. When I go there for shopping, I always feel very comfortable. Their service is fast and waiting time is very short. If you live downtown, you should check there. You will like there. Highly recommended. read more

Trader Joe's - Trader Joe's Arch st. location - Grocery Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

First poor customer service experience at TJ. Woman at the front door scolded me for moving one eucalyptus to another pot. Only reason I did that was because the stems were all tangled and the pot was full so I had a difficult time pulling them out. After finding one that I wanted, I forgot to put the one eucalyptus back in the correct pot and was scolded for that along with other flowers that I did not even touch. Interesting how I'm being watched by this staff member behind me the entire time and others were not. Ended up being too annoyed by this experience so decided not to even buy it. read more

This is a fantastic and absolute game changer if you live in center city. When I got the notification, I expected a small, hole in the wall Trader Joes satellite spot, but boy was I pleasantly surprised. This Trader Joes boasts an amazing selection of all of the classic Joe's goodies, with a large and semi free parking lot (I think it's the first hour), and overall spacious walking spaces. The flowers are incredibly fresh, the roses beautifully trimmed, and all of the fruits and vegetables fresh and picture perfect. Of course, this is the grand opening review, and I'm sure that once the news spread around, more people will come, but let them, cause this place is amazing! read more

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This Trader Joe's just opened up on Tuesday, Oct 22! Having a second Center City location is great! Hopefully it well help the other location be less busy. The staff at this location was super friendly per usual. Shelves were completely filled...and they even had avocados! Here are some of my favorites: Frozen Foods: - cauliflower gnocchi - sweet potato gnocchi - cauliflower rice - chicken gyoza - chicken fried rice - cauliflower crust - frozen bell peppers - buffalo burger - butter chicken - riced cauliflower stir fry - all of their flat breads (mushroom and truffle is best) - orange chicken - chicken burrito bowl - chicken cilantro mini wontons - channa masala - beef shepard's pie - shiitake mushroom chicken Other - extra firm tofu - carniferous crunch salad mix - green goddess - vodka sauce - coconut oil - soyrizo read more

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This is a well stocked store. It's not my go-to for general produce but I visit a few times a year to buy a couple of particular items. They have nice flowers at decent prices. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Some of their prices are quite high, particularly for drinks and vegetables. read more

This is my favorite Philly Trader Joe's. It doesn't feel cramped walking down the isle like at Acme. The produce here is fresh and the meat is good at a decent price. I love that they have different yet good products that you can't find at a Sprouts, Safeway or Acme. The Trader Joe's brand foods their self are great as well. It can get a bit busy with a long line around 4:15 pm. But for me it's within walking distance from my apartment and the staff is very kind and helpful. I am new to Philadelphia and during checkout the clerk gave me suggestions on places and restaurants to visit. But my favorite is the fresh flowers. I love fresh flowers in my home and refresh them in my apartment weekly. They have a pretty good selection of undamaged and beautiful flowers. read more

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5 stars for the COVID precautions and how seriously they take the integrity of the ongoing pandemic guidelines. 5 stars for an always helpful and upbeat staff 5 stars on a reliable and consistent pattern of food, prices and seasonal specials. In terms of TJ faves: -I like the Arch street location better as lines tend to be shorter -For Thanksgiving they offer a good array of different sized Turkey and Ham, they have a delicious cranberry sauce, their vegetables and fruits are always quite cheap, usually priced per unit rather than by weight. -I usually end up getting their -Some nice spices/supplementals they offer: Harissa sauce -The Vanilla Ice Cream large carton is to die for, it's rich and creamy, but not overly bloating. I love it so much. In terms of COVID safety: -They take mask-wearing precautions seriously and will enforce this. They have plexiglass at checkout, they have marked spots to stand and separate patrons from each other and from cashiers. -They sanitize their push carts and spray your hands upon entering. In terms of staff: -Always welcoming, respectful and ask you how your day is upon checkout -Conscious of baggage weights when they pack Tips/Takeaways: -Amazing, well-executed precautions -Consistent grocery pricing and selection -My faves: Frozen veggie arrays, 19 cent bananas, Turkey/Ham/Cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving read more

It's a Trader Joe's, so it gets stars just for the product selection. My entire gripe with the store is related to staff and COVID protocols. In the most recent incident, I was standing behind the taped-off area that creates a social distancing perimeter around the cashier. However, I was not explicitly standing on the sticker that's also on the floor. Yesterday evening a manager approached me and asked that I stand on the sticker. My response was "OK, but please tell my cashier to stop touching his mask while handling my items, and scratching his nose through the mask." The manager's response was to essentially run away from me, while muttering "OK" and refusing to look me in the eye or have any further discussion. That's absurd. The manager should be managing the employees and monitoring THIER compliance and behavior, not just playing social distance gestapo with customers. Sorely disappointed. Other issues... panhandlers sitting outside the store begging people waiting to get in for money, and crazy homeless people who go around the store picking stuff up, putting it back, and trying to smash products. Oh, and the cashiers with the big beards whose masks clearly do not fit and do nothing. Anyhow, the store has more to worry about than whether I was standing exactly on the social distancing sticker or not. I'm wearing a KN95 mask that's on the FDA checklist, so I'm doing my part. Trader Joe's managers need to step up and do their part. read more

I'm hesitating writing this review because I selfishly don't want the word to get out... this Trader Joe's location is far superior to the other Center City location. Let's be honest - all TJ's are great - but this one is much more spacious than most... maybe it's the high ceilings? Idk. Things are easy to find, and staff is kind and helpful (as if that really needs to be said). Even during covid, I can count on one hand the number of times I've had to wait in line outside this one. Obviously if you come at peak hours, there's probably going to be a wait, but off hours have never steered me wrong (knock on wood). read more

as TJ's go, this location is pretty small. produce and cheese is solid, but frozen section is quite limited and toiletries/non-food item selection is nearly nonexistent compared to other locations. could be due where it's located and size of the building, but I'm not complaining. I'm happy to be near a trader joe's at all. I missed them soooooo much when living in rural central PA, lemme tell you read more

The fact that I love Trader Joe's is no secret. Big or small, here or in California, Trader Joe's is very dear to my heart. I knew this Arch St. store had recently opened and a friend who lives and works close to it said he'd been here more times than he was comfortable admitting for healthy-ish microwaveable meals. He added that his trips here, no matter what time he shopped, were hassle free. Several days ago, another mate and I met for lengthy catch up dim sum lunch, complete with gallons of hot tea in Chinatown. Since I was 2 blocks from this new store and wanted to walk off some of the soup dumplings I'd inhaled, a look see at the most recent jewel in the Philly TJ's crown seemed in order. By now it was getting close to the dinner hour. The idea of jostling elbows with probably hangry shoppers dampened my enthusiasm slightly but I pressed onwards into the dusk. Besides, it's always a happy thing for me to walk around my city so I reminded myself 'there's no place like home,' adding to that 'people with low blood sugar and crappy attitude be damned.' Well, as Gomer Pyle used to say, "SURPRISE! SURPRISE! SURPRISE!" The store was busy but not a hypoglycemic house of Bedlam. I picked up a basket and started to stroll. There is nothing new in the way of grocery items you can't get at other Trader Joe's stores but the feeling I got as I took my time going from one aisle to the next was of spaciousness and calm. Unlike TJ's shopping trips in other locations where folks park their carts in one spot then travel around the store, hither and yon, furiously stocking up on and grabbing at their 'Precious' from which ever aisle it resided in, going back and forth, back and forth with strict purpose and a kind of vengenance, everyone I passed was browsing and picking items in what felt like a serene head space. No scarcity mentality vibes. No planted carts and warrior ant like marching to and fro. Ah! Since this was merely a reconnoiter expedition, I only picked up a few things and did more walking and looking than buying. After I felt like I had covered the entire store, I made my way to the line for check out and found it to be moving so briskly and efficiently, there was no time to make impulse grabs of the sweets items that tempt one as the lines move to the registers. And that was a-okay with me. An extremely upbeat young woman on a pedestal of sorts (high up simply so she could be seen) was the Traffic Officer who sent shoppers on their way to a ready cashier. We passed the time of day, complimented each other on individual items of each other's apparel and et voila!-I was being sent on to register 8 to check out. The pleasant checker and I talked about our wish for a snowy Thanksgiving and within minutes of putting my basket on his counter, I was out the door, groceries in hand, heading into a Center City sunset. I slowed my pace about half a block after I left the store, inwardly marveling over such a splendidly painless, easy TJ adventure. Once again, I breathed a long 'aaaahhhhhhhh.' Oh happy days. Another Trader Joe's. read more

Trader Joe's on Arch is tremendous. So much better than many other TJ. Clean, wide aisles (of particular importance during the pandemic) and well stocked shelves. Excellent team members who offer you an entry "hit" of hand sanitizer and then help you as you depart with your loaded cart. And special times for seniors and those w disabilities 5 stars !!! read more

Love this TJs, always has my shit and on point with the social distancing and making sure it isn't over crowded. My only gripe with this spot is... on two separate occasions I've encountered the lady who has mad cake* on her face at the register, she was pretty rude both times. I know you know who I'm talking about, so please let a sister know to be a little bit more patient, coupled with a kind attitude goes a long way in customer service especially to the people who are coming in and supporting the TJ's business. *mad cake: layers upon layers of makeup on face. Ex. "I saw Karen last night and didn't recognize her at all, she had mad cake on her face." read more

DEAR GOD YES. Went today and it was amazing. Extremely clean, extremely open. This store eliminates the need to get in line and continue your shopping as the line stretches to the register. Also, while we were in line, we realized we'd forgotten a red onion and the cashier rang her bell and sent someone to get one and bring it back to the line. Even if this is offered at every TJs, you'd never dare at the Market St location because of the swarm of shoppers behind you. I really enjoyed this shopping experience. Also, the brand new parking lot next door validates parking for up to an hour of shopping so gone are the days of waiting in a queue just to get into the parking lot. Yay! read more

It's definitely a bigger store. Very spacious so you don't bump into each other. Staff is super friendly. I took a star down because there's a sign that prohibits taking pictures. Thus I cannot post any pictures on my review read more

YASSS ANUTHA WUNNN! At first I thought, "why in the world would they open another location in the same vicinity?" Then I remembered, the first center city location is a sh*t show. The demand was TOO high and the supply could not keep up. There is a line EVERY morning before they open at 8AM. How do I know? Welp, I used to work nearby & every morning I had to go to this Trader Joe's location to pick up fresh fruits & snacks for a high end client. It's insane how busy it gets. It's like Black Friday everyday at the other location. Thankfully, we were blessed with a 2nd location just in time for the holiday season! This Trader Joe's is conveniently located just a block from Reading Terminal. It's not too busy yet since it's still so new, but I'm praying both locations can forever meet the demand of us loyal customers. The shelves were all stocked and it made my heart so happy. I was also informed by a crew member that they plan on opening more locations in the city in the next few years, so I'm excited for that! read more

This place exudes happiness. Everyone here is so happy. The aisles are large and the floors bright. Went in got me some frozen Knafe, pizza, Chinese food and baked cheese curls. I was CARBING. Also, met the loveliest worker there, London. Shout out to London who was very helpful and so knowledgeable where things are. Anyway, this place is my go to to come and stroll in here with the kids or on my own. I can't wait to try holiday treats read more