This is my favorite Trader Joe's in queens. The only issue is the parking is extremely difficult. However, this location is always fully stocked and has so much variety. Although their lines tend to get long, the wait is never really that long since they have staff organizing the line and the cashiers worked quick and efficiently. read more

Trader Joe's is a must when I'm with my friends in Forest Hills. I'm a fan more and more these days. I've received a lot of TJ's items for Xmas and Get well. Plus my friends on Yelp like Cam have recommended food. My friend Emanuel told me about the Spanakopita a long time ago. I thought I'd try these nut bars (see photos) but I'm afraid the almonds might break a tooth! I'm recommending you stop in to any Trader Joe's when you're in the neighborhood. Don't forget to buy a shopping/tote bag. So cool! read more

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When this store doesn't opened up, I stayed away because parking in that area is horrendous. What I didn't know is that they have parking upstairs and they validate. The service is in alignment with the brand identity. Folks are pleasant and helpful. The store is clean and flows well. This is smaller in comparison to the two other locations I frequent: Metropolitan and Hewlett, but somehow it works. The things are compacted and as such, shelves aren't always cohesively packed. I've been consistently coming for the past three months and most food items have been stocked with the exception of seasonal items and some floral selections that just tend to go fast. They have a nice plant selection consistently and I love that for me. Nothing like grabbing a $5-$12 plant as a last minute but impressionable gift. Prices are reflective of the times. $100 doesn't get you much but that's NYC these days Space design: 7/10 Customer service: 10/10 Availability of products : 6/10 read more

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While in the area of Forest Hills, I saw this Trader Joe's, so I decided to stop in to get goodies Coming here today was a real treat. There is an escalator, an elevator, they even have a parking garage for shoppers. Which is very convenient and relieving due to parking restrictions and street cleaning regulations. Trader Joe's offer so many healthy items. I adore the tropical aesthetics that always creates a fun and exciting atmosphere for me. My catch for today (excuse the pun) was trout, salmon, mussels, and oyster all items are smoked. I even scored some organic popcorn prepared with organic extra virgin olive oil. The aisle are spacious to the point where, if there's a lot of people, you still have room to navigate the store without crowding each other. The lines were long and I found it confusing, I thought one line was for self check out and the for regular check. I got off the line to check and some on took my spot. Lol! I forgot Trader Joe's doesn't provide self checkout. Some people prefer self check out and some love human interaction. The lines moved fast because they had so many registers open. You wait on line and the cashier holds up a number of his registers. Indicating his/her availability. There is an attendant at the beginning of the line, he/she directs you to which cashier is available. The entire shopping experience was relaxing, however, there are improvements needed. The escalator leading downward was not in use at the moment. I had to walk back to the elevator. I was looking for ghee as well but didn't find it. It was still a good shopping experience. I can't wait to eat and .. Inspire more, Yelp more! read more

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Green Trader Joe's location. It's close to the highway, Queens blvd and the train. One of my favorite Trader Joe's. Parking is a little hard to find at this location if you're driving. read more

So coming on the heels of my first underground Costco, this was my first underground TJ's The store was quite large and well stocked. When i arrived I had a mini freak out. The line to check out snaked throughout the store and was so long they had a staff member holding a sign to indicate where the end was!. However my freakout subsided when i realized they also had nearly 30 checkout areas all manned so the line went reasonably quick. Aside from that it was your typical TJ's and had the usual suspects stocked. I did not buy much so could take the stairs, but larger loads will need the elevator which had lines top and bottom read more

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Love Trader Joe's! Happy with this location - it's in the basement and lines move quickly. It's a convenient location for those in the neighborhood. No complaints! read more

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Great Trader Joe's: Pros: + Friendly Staff + Easy to access on the metro + Quick, efficient lines + Extra pro because they had the bottles of Sparkling Tea I have been looking for! Cons: - limited parking IG: QueenOfAdventureNYC read more

I've been to this Trader Joe's quite a few times, and it has actually replaced the one I used to visit in Long Island. I haven't shopped at all different times of the day, so I can't say for sure when the best time to go is, but I plan to try shopping in the morning. Like most Trader Joe's, the layout is familiar--it just varies in store size. This location is medium-sized but still carries all the usual products. One thing I've noticed, though, is that despite having a label for Branzino, I've never actually seen it in stock. Maybe I just keep coming when it's already sold out. The staff is fine--I've never had a bad experience, but I haven't had an exceptional one either. read more

This Trader Joe's is extremely convenient for Forest Hills residents in the area, being just a couple of blocks from the transit hub at 71st Ave - Continental Ave with the E, F, M & R trains and multiple bus lines. With the many customers from the high rise apartment buildings along Queens Blvd, Jewel Ave and Yellowstone Blvd, it gets pretty busy down here all the way until closing. There is no parking lot like other suburban TJ's, but there is an underground parking garage in the same building, but I don't know the cost or if there is validation. My preference is coming to shop in the evenings and Sundays when I can park along Queens Blvd for free. The store is located in the basement of this new apartment building and you take the escalator or elevator down to the selling floor where you can pick up your shopping cart. I prefer the double-stack carts because they are more maneuverable even though the aisles are wider than your normal TJ's, but it does get crowded, so getting around people is more important, especially when they leave their carts in the middle of an aisle. All the standard items seen at other TJ's are stocked here and the crew here do a great job to keep shelves stocked all day. What you'll always see in my cart and others is the great looking fresh produce, especially the bananas that are 19¢ each (29¢ for organic). My wife loves their prepared salads for their convenience to take for weekday lunches. I like the frozen quick-prepare meals that I can whip up in minutes when I get home from work. The Kung Pao Chicken is excellent for that, is very tasty and you can enhance the dish by adding more veggies or garnishes. The checkout lines are managed very well with 2 main lines that are distributed up to 30 registers by an associate sending you to an open register. Look for your assigned sales associate with the raised number paddle to pay for your groceries. Then take your goodies home, cook and enjoy! read more

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The new location in Forest Hills just opened about 2 mins ago. The location is great for the area, but parking is hard to find. Subway transit and busses are easily accessible. The store is in the basement. There is plenty of space to move around with their shopping carts. The store is very clean and check out is fast. I bought a few frozen meals. The one Im trying is spicy peanut noodle bowl with chicken. The noodle bowl was very tasty. Smells delicious. Noodles were soft, seasoned very well, and a little bit of heat. I enjoyed my meal for lunch. I would definitely get it again read more

Trader Joe's - Spicy peanut noodle bowl with ground chicken - Grocery Near Me - Queens, New York

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The new Trader Joes supermarket, in Forest Hills is finally open! Nice wide aisles. Very huge and spacious, with an area of 17,000 square feet. A long time in waiting and it's finally open. Gotta come here and get my ice cream fix on. They have the new seasonal flavors of Celebration Cake Gelato, Gingerbread ice cream and super premium pumpkin ice cream. Try them while they last, after the season is over, they won't be available until next year. If you are into desserts, this place has a pretty good selection. Their double chocolate muffins is super yummy. A new favorite is orange scones which which look and taste like from an expensive bakery. Perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee. They also have tasty gluten free options. No into cooking tonight? Great selection of frozen meals. Decor: The interior is decorated with a rich comic book history of Forest Hills. This place is a great substitute for the small supermarket which was originally in this spot. Grand opening on Tuesday, so there was a line down the block but it moved quickly. This place is usually crowded during popular hours. But they do have a lot of registers. Street parking only. read more

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This TJ location opened yesterday and it's close to commercial and residential areas. You can get to this location by subway or bus though trying to find parking might be a challenge similar to TJ's LIC location. In this location, it's 1 floor. You can use the escalator or the elevator to reach the shopping area. As you walk in, you are in the flower section both potted and cut flowers. The layout is a bit different from other locations though it takes a bit of getting used to. Tried finding some of the items though this location doesn't have them. If you are looking for kimbaps, it's gone so keep checking since there might be another shipment arriving soon. The crowds weren't too bad though I went during off-hours or non-peak times. Hope you enjoy your TJ goodies. read more

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This has to be one of the best Trader Joe's I've ever been in. I was shocked by how large it is. I've never seen a grocery store in New York quite like it. The aisles are really wide, great selection, and they even have security. Probably the biggest selection I've seen at a Trader Joe's as well. Highly recommend checking out the prepared food section. Also, they have a really efficient checkout area at this location. All around a pretty great experience. read more

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Love love love this place. Love everything from the fresh flower selection to the frozen Indian meals to the great cheese selection to the fun crackers to the spice pumpkin cake, etc etc. customer service is EXCELLENT! Very unusual for queens.and the prices are good! Sooo happy we have this gem in an otherwise disappointing food neighborhood ! read more

Very spacious new location. They were pretty well stocked in the middle of the day. The isles are wide and checkout went very quickly. Parking is a pain, but it's not a location where one needs a car so it's understandable. read more

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I frequently shop at Trader Joe's Metropolitan Ave and Garden City by driving. Am happy that this location opened and I only have to drive my shopping cart. :) Opening day today so expected a long line. It went almost around the block but it moved so fast and I was inside in about 10 minutes. Was welcomed by live music and a free shopping bag (I heard the first 100 customers got a bag of goodies). The store space is huge. 2 elevators and escalators get you there. No cell signal though. Nice to see everything neatly stocked, new carts and baskets too. I don't have to over-buy bec. can just return when needed. So many employees to help customers and check out is efficient. Accessible by the Q60 bus on Queens Boulevard and around 3-4 blocks from 71st Continental Ave subway. Within the first week though, one of the escalators are not working, then one of the elevators too. read more

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Unlike the employees at the Trader Joe's on Metropolitan Ave, the employees here in Forest Hills seem to have less training and manners. It seems like they'll hire just about anyone. Sometimes the cashiers can be nice. But I always wonder about those two white male employees in the information box at the front. Why are they so unnecessarily unfriendly and rude when you ask them something? Or did they think I was being looked down on? The customer service is terrible. Also, while I understand there might be political and supply chain issues, I haven't been able to buy eggs at Trader Joe's for the past two months. The eggs are always sold out. A supermarket without eggs is hardly a supermarket at all. And the fruits are expensive, neither sweet nor fresh.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Pretty pissed they sold me rotten nectarines that were 6.99 or 7.99 for a plastic box of like 5-6 nectarines smh straight robbery every single one was spoiled pretty pissed about it .. habibi on the street has way cheaper and way way better produce! Now they're going going to tell me to bring it back if I have the receipt who Holds the FKN RECEIPT FROM THE GROCERY STORE!! who would think to have such an issue to save receipts Same with the plums straight up cardboard no flavor for 7$ a box ‍unreal read more

New store right on Yellowstone and Queens Blvd which is a good location but not. That area gets very busy during rush hours. The store itself is downstairs which you can take an elevator or escalator and stairs. It's huge and it's very nicely laid out. Plenty of space between aisles and it's not as cramped as other locations I've been too. Plenty of registers and as usual, TJ's is good at keeping the line moving. read more

Beyond glad that there's a location in Forest Hills! I come here all the time to pick up groceries or simply browse for snacks (duh). It's very spacious and the workers are some of the nicest that I've ever met, even by Trader Joe's standards! I don't have many negatives to comment on besides the fact that there's no cell signal once you're on the floor, which can get pretty inconvenient if you're trying to look up ingredients or even brands/items if you're following certain dietary restrictions, and that their freezer item stock sometimes runs low, even on weekdays. I also wish that they offered samples more regularly, but overall, truly can't complain with how convenient it's become in the neighborhood! read more

Woo hoo, a trader Joe's I can walk to and not worry about crazy parking like the one near Woodhaven Blvd in Queens. I love this TJ because it's big, spacious, bright, and very welcoming. I've been there when it is crowded, and I still didn't feel like people were smothering me. I've visited when the store first opens, and that's heaven, lol. You can take your time and walk around to check out some of the new items. Parking is very tight and limited within the area. You cant get internet service to check out item reviews. LOL They have tons of cashiers who are always friendly and work fast.This is definitely my new go to TJ's that's so close to home, yipppeee! read more

Thank God. Finally, there's a Trader Joe's in Forest Hills. Although they don't carry as much organic food as wholefoods. I really like their nuts, dried fruits, snacks, organic chicken, etc. The pizza crackers are my favorite. I buy their dog treats all the time, too. But, surprisingly, they don't have lambcrops. I saw it in their Union Square store before. I wish they will keep the store nice and clean! read more

Trader Joe's - Dog treats!!! - Grocery Near Me - Queens, New York

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I love Trader Joe's and with this location I've never had a bad experience. The staff are always helpful with any questions or concerns brought up and the groceries I've purchased have always been good. It's an organized store (of course) and I love that it's convenient. The escalators and elevators make it more accessible. The only downside and reason I've given 4 instead of 5 stars is that you have zero cell service once you get on the escalators. Can be a bit of a pain if you're shopping for a specific recipe or need to call someone but just prep ahead. read more

I actually don't like Trader Joe's as much as I did years... ago. The selections are pretty much the same but I noticed that a lot of the things they sell are really high in sodium or sugar so I didn't buy as much as before. I kept putting stuff back after I looked at the nutritional label or the ingredients. It wasn't too busy around 7pm on the weekend. Really spacious.. convenient location. So even though I don't love their food as much as before... but it's still nice to buy certain things there. I hope their butter chicken is just as good as it was before. Prices are great.. everyone's nice.. read more

I wished that this Trader Joe's opened up a lot sooner!!! I normally shop at the Trader Joe's Soho or Trader Joe's UES locations. This Trader Joe's is quite big and spacious. Their inventory seems to have all of the essentials and seasonal items. Unfortunately, I still didn't get to try or find the Trader Joe's kimbap here (or any other Trader Joe's) yet. The staff here are also kind and friendly. This Trader Joe's is a nice addition to the Forest Hills neighborhood. It's conveniently located to the major train lines (I.e. E, F, M, and R lines). read more

This is much larger than the one on Metropolitan. It is brightly lit and the aisles are nice and wide. They also seem to have items in stock with the same variety as the other locations. The cashiers are quick and friendly. The staff is helpful. The downside, it is in the basement so there is no signal at all. You can't call out or text which is difficult if you are trying to see if someone needs something. There is also no parking around the area. Your shopping is limited by how much you can carry by cart unless you can have someone drive quickly by so you can jump in. A good addition to the area still. read more

Pretty nice TJ! + Very convenient location (close to 71st E/F trains and Q60 bus) and not too far from Austin street restaurants + Did not feel crowded + Well-stocked and spacious aisles + Checkout lines moved quickly + Has an escalator and elevator for accessibility (TJ is located in the basement of the building) I like this location much better than the one of Woodhaven Blvd. The store at Woodhaven gets way too crowded and the aisles are not as wide. However, please note that this location does not have a parking lot and street parking is very limited. read more

I've been wanting to check out the new trader joes in Forest Hills ever since I read about it before it even opened up. I'm glad that it finally opened up, and I was able to browse around and pick up a few items. When you enter, there are escalators going up and down. There are shopping carts as well, both by the entrance on top and below, after you go down all of the escalators. There are elevators for your assistance, too. It's fairly large and very organized. All of the cash registers were filled with cashiers, so the line moved along at a great pace. All in all, I'm glad they made another location. I hope they make more in different parts of the queens area. read more

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Really exciting news for this community. Newly opened on 11/7/23 and it's already hustling and bustling. This store is super spacious and fully stocked in the AM. Lines aren't long in the morning when it opens. read more

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10% of the employees are the nicest, most efficient, most helpful people ever. The rest of them however always have horrible nasty attitudes. Additionally, the store is poorly laid out with high traffic items tucked away in the tightest corners and the aisles go every which way so there's no logical way to progress through the store which just makes it all chaotic and miserable. They can't seem to keep up with stocking and yet at any given time half the store is blocked off by an employee with a box making it very difficult to shop without always feeling like you're inconveniencing someone. Especially since 90% either ignore you, or at best, grunt and stare blankly without moving when you say "excuse me" and ask if you can reach over to get something. For something positive, I think the produce is pretty decent. I've never gotten home and discovered that something was rotten inside which I can't say for any of the other nearby grocery stores. I shop here 1-2x a week because it's the closest and cheapest store to me (and because I do genuinely like what trader joe's does as a grocery store) but I'm moving soon and I won't be sad to leave it behind because the poor management just ruins this store. read more

Trader Joes in Forest Hills has finally opened! I no longer need to travel to Metropolitan for my TJ runs. Its super spacious inside and fully stocked with items. The staff and cashier were helpful and friendly in helping me find a specific item I was looking for. read more

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This is the worst managed Trader Joe that I've seen. The least helpful, the rudest cashiers. And several items stacked under the wrong signs. Nothing has price tags. I shouldn't have to pre-scan everything to double check their work. No feedback form on the website, or on the receipt. So I have write it here. read more

I remember when Trader Joe's was not national. People who had it raved. I am glad they have stores in every city I frequent (my wife and I live in different places, and I have to check on my elderly father who is still on his own; I'm in three of the major metropolitan areas of the US on a regular basis, rotating around). Their business model is great. There has not been anything I have ever purchased that has caused buyer's remorse. The downside is they don't have a comprehensive selection of goods. And they typically have the one brand, whether their house label or something else. That is fine. Every Trader Joe's I have ever been in, regardless of the time of day, has been bustling. That is good or bad depending on your personality and your mood. I would be if you were shy or averse to being in a crowd (the paranoid version is "enochlophobia," which I just looked up), you would not come here. If you happen to like the festivity of it all, and you were sitting alone in your apartment, this would be an appropriate remedy, a good means to get out and about, even if you are anonymous. Although I have not conducted a scientific sample, this specific outlet seems to me even busier than the one over on Metropolitan Avenue in Rego Park (I had thought Forest Hill, but I don't know the exact boundaries in that vicinity). That is my last note, of farewell. I live much closer to here than the other Trader Joe's, which I had been using. So this is now the one for me. read more

This subterranean TJ must be new because it is located under a fairly new looking residential building. The space is absolutely massive, and you get a good bird's eye view from the equally gargantuan staircase leading down to the store. The street parking situation might be a little dicey on the weekends but there is an underground parking garage I believe. All in all, I believe your best bet is to take the train to Forest Hills-71 Av (E/F) station. As a bonus, you can walk across the very busy Queens Blvd to Forest Hills Bagel for a treat afterwards. The staff here literally go above and beyond to help locate items for you. I can say that with absolute certainty because I led a few employees on a little goose chase to find my Snacky Clusters (they were unfortunately out of stock in the end). My new favorite Queens TJ location! read more

Sebastian is NASTY never has a smile on his face doesn't want to be there. Why don't you just quit? He started ringing the bell like a lunatic because I had more than eight items. There is no sign in that store that says how many items you can purchase. How about you put up the sign Trader Joe's.?? read more

Absolutely love this TJ's! It's big, spacious and very clean. Staff is very nice and it has a wide selection of everything we love from Trader Joe's. I will probably never return to the other TJ's on Metropolitan. That one made me claustrophobic. There's not really much parking so that's the only bummer. read more

Surprisingly this location is the biggest, cleanest and most organized Trader Joe's I've ever been to! It might be because it's in the basement and fairly new. Also there is no parking lot, so finding parking around the area is a pain. read more

It's about time you opened up a bigger store than the one on Metropolitan Avenue! This one you have to go down under to see, as two short escalators brings you down to a good sized Trader Joe's. There are also stairs and an elevator so all modes to accessibility check out! Lots of product and fast moving lines. Workers are helpful and found the pie crusts for me! Yay! Thank you! There is breathing room here unlike the smaller location at Metropolitan. I am not sure if there is parking but hoofing it works for me! Same great products at reasonable prices! read more

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Who knew as adults we would find grocery stores exciting!! lol I'm soooo happy I now have a Trader Joe's walking distance! This location is so nice, super spacious too, compared to other TJs. I was so surprised to find they finally opened so I went instantly. Great prices and food as always. Forest hills is now complete with every store you need, right near Austin street . read more

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