Where's the shark? That's the first thing I think every time I walk into this Trader Joe's. For years, the store hosted a game for kids by hiding a toy shark, along with several other stuffed animals, somewhere in the aisles or on top of a refrigerator. Children who found the shark won a small prize. My kids were always excited to search for it. I secretly wanted to join the hunt myself, but unfortunately, there were no prizes for adults--except for some tasty samples, which my kids enjoyed just as much as the shark game. The shark and the food samples may have been the main attraction for my family, but this neighborhood store has everything else covered. Whether you need fresh produce, milk, frozen meals, or one of Trader Joe's seasonal favorites, the shelves are consistently well stocked. The store is clean, thoughtfully decorated throughout the year, and staffed by friendly employees who can quickly track down that elusive sauce or your favorite snack. More recently, Trader Joe's reusable tote bags have developed a cult following, especially overseas. The Wall Street Journal even covered their worldwide popularity. New bag designs often sell out within days, with some appearing on eBay for several times their original price. Whether your kids want to hunt for the hidden shark, you're stopping in for dinner ingredients, or you're hoping to score the latest collectible tote bag, this Trader Joe's offers a shopping experience that's a little more fun than your average grocery store. read more

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In my opinion, customer service here has vastly improved since my last review. This location does an excellent job in having enough check out counters open to avoid long lines. This location is kept well maintained and clean. There is a great variety of items. My mom especially likes their produce and nuts. Parking can be a hassle to find especially on weekends. read more

The service is great the staff is very friendly and there very well organized it's one of the best grocery stores in Thousand Oaks

Cute collector-item mini totes are coming, and get ready for them for the Halloween! I was told that this will be a Halloween theme tote bags. We went there to check to see if any tote bags were there and found out that, in deed, they were coming but as usual, they wanted the date as surprise. The clerks & helpers were very friendly and helpful. The store was brightly lit. Customers were hurriedly buying their daily necessities. Merchandise items were stacked neatly. We were also looking for herbal mulberry tea but they weren't available in this store. We didn't come out empty, though. We bought a few lovely Trader Joe's big bags. Enjoy mini tote bag hunting... read more

Trader Joe's - Entrance - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Clean store and crew is very friendly and helpful. Always an adventure to hunt down the newest items at Trader Joe's. Huge selection of wine and local beer. Crew will always help if you have questions about the wine or any product for that matter. read more

This is a smaller TJs compared to my local TJs. It is also not as busy as my TJs. Parking is easy peasy. If this is your TJs consider yourself very lucky to call this home. Like all TJs the stuff is the same. I will say the selection here is better. If you follow IG accounts they offer tips on things you can buy. Prices for some things like produce, dairy/eggs, spices, flowers cant be beat. Lots of yummy snacks. Nuts, dried fruits. Great selection of beer and wine. If you know. You just know. read more

This store is off E. Avenida De Los Arboles & Moorpark Rd I came here yesterday afternoon, Upon entering I was greet. This store is very organized, Super Clean, Attention details. There's so many varieties of fresh fruits & vegetables, along side if healthy meals, they all kinds a varieties of food, health & beauty, Flowers, as well household things and for your pets. A bit of everything! I came in to buy some Snickerdoodle soft bake cookies, Carmel stroopwafels mini, savory thin mini crackers. Their price points are spot on! I consider their foods are of great quality & the freshness is a total plus! All the staff are Super Warm & Friendly! Always are ready to answer a question with a smile! Apparently it was National Cheese day! So they were giving out free samples of cheese and crackers so sweet of them! As I was ready to check out, and Aubrey D. Rang me up, she was so Sweet, Caring, kind & genuine! She was so down to earth & she had a real positive upbeat personality about her! I could talk her for hours ! She is your Super Star ! I would love to personally Thank Aubrey D. , for making my visit so wonderful! I will tell all my family & friends to visit here ! See you soon! read more

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This store and others have a great selection of food at great prices ! It is clean and the isles are wide . The employees are always very happy and anxious to help you ! The quality of the food is amazing and healthy ! Thank you and keep up the good work ! Cheers ! read more

Thank you Trader Joe's for having the most helpful, kind employees. Called to inquire if a particular item was available and Jack couldn't have been nicer. Checked stock and got right back to me. He even put aside the item which we came right in to purchase. You have the most considerate, friendly employees working here and we are most grateful. read more

All the goodies. Friendly staff. Love when they sample things. Busy store location. Don't forget your bags.

The staff are GREAT. However it is always so crowded in here that you can barely shop.

Let's be honest: walking into Trader Joe's is like stepping into Narnia--if Narnia had a Hawaiian shirt dress code and a parking lot that doubles as the Thunderdome. One minute you're calmly browsing organic bananas, the next you're trapped in an existential crisis debating whether you need a third jar of "Everything but the Bagel" seasoning. (Spoiler: You do.) The staff is so friendly, it's almost suspicious. Is there a secret handshake I'm supposed to learn? How do they always know exactly where that random jar of kimchi you read about on TikTok is hiding? And don't even get me started on the Sample Station of Destiny, where you'll inevitably try something you never knew existed but now can't imagine living without. One free sample leads to a cart full of mochi, cauliflower everything, and at least one impulse buy you'll have to explain later. Of course, the real adventure begins when you attempt to exit. The checkout lines move smoothly, sure, but the parking lot is its own mini-triathlon: dodge a reversing Prius, outrun a loaded cart, and wave apologetically at the frustrated driver you accidentally cut off. But in the end, you escape triumphant, armed with delicious goodies and a renewed faith in humankind, courtesy of those chipper TJs employees. So if you're ready to flirt with wallet danger and enjoy suspiciously cheerful small talk, Trader Joe's Thousand Oaks is the place to be. Just remember to leave room in your trunk for at least one more unexpected snack. read more

great groceries and friendly service at this location. great prices on flower bouquets. nice and clean inside.

Clean store, friendly staff. They keep the shelves stocked with all our favorite specialty items. Great floral department. But why must every Trader Joe's wedge themselves into a tiny shopping center with inadequate parking for the number of people shopping in the store? Figure out a way to expand the parking or choose better locations in the future. read more

AAA+++ I felt inspired to write this review here in the car before i left the parking lot. This review should be understood as being a compliment to my local store and the fine people who work there, I really do appreciate that all persons whom trader joes has in their stores dutifully demonstrate a high standard of respect and courtesy, they always are willing to assist and their attitude toward customers is exemplary. Trader joes has a specific and intentionally chosen selection of products which they procure, stock and sell, this may seem a simple task, but to do it consistently with quality is a great accomplishment. I am thankfull to have such a store to shop in My new personal policy is, that i only deal with the best, and trader joes store personal fit that category. Any way, thank you all. read more

Trader Joe's - This is our main go to bread and we only find it at Trader Joe's. - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Trader Joe's is a pleasant place to shop for groceries; my family shopped at TJ's for as long as I can remember. That said, we are increasingly less inclined to shop TJ's in favor of Whole Foods; the organic selection is significantly better and, since acquired by Amazon, pricing is generally competitive. As an example, try to find organic, three ingredient, Almond Milk at Trader Joe's (it doesn't exist) read more

I do ~85% of all my grocery shopping at TJ's. Variety, quality, honest, accommodating employees, fair prices. Per normal w this establishment, parking can be a challenge, but the TO location isn't as bed as most other TJ's I've bn to. read more

Well stocked and great customer service this is my new favorite location. I highly recommended visiting.

Trekked from the valley for the Righteous chicken (hey valley getting better at least a Slice house opening up at the previously turd-smelling and now shut down baja fresh in Porter Ranch), got a grocery list from the wife and said let's try a TJ's around here, this was close just 2 miles up. It's easily my favorite; huge, wide aisles that spread out and very well stocked. Lots of registers open too, didn't wait a second on a very busy Sunday morning. (Like there's NOT a busy time.) If you've been to the narrow, cramped suicidal one in Granada Hills off Balboa down the 118 exit, this is like a palace compared to it. One star off for cashier ignoring me without greeting (standard for cute chicks I think they have an allergy against me, no clue as to why. A "hello how are you? Did you find everything you need?" would be nice, hell even a "Hi, fuck you" just acknowledge my existence beeeatch. I deserve that much. read more

Nicest people ever!!! Great customer service and excellent products!! My favorite place to shop!!

This place has friendly staff members and well-stocked items. The grocery items are very reasonably priced.

Majority of workers are nice here but rude cashiers compared to other TJs I've been to. Today, I had a cashier who didn't greet me but would greet the customer next to me and asked if he tried the pumpkin bars sample. Not sure if it has anything to do with me being a POC, but she was okay being nice to white customers that were in line before and after me. I normally keeping convo to minimum but saying simple hello, how are you, and thank you would be nice. I also got tapped on the shoulder in the parking lot by a red SUV as it was backing out. The brunette woman driving the vehicle did not come out to see if I was okay and waited until I gathered myself and walked away. None of the bystanders who saw asked if I was okay.. it was quite embarrassing. I am extremely appalled by how rude the people are in this area! read more

Been coming here for years, the Staff is mostly always friendly and it's Kid friendly Trader Joe's. Don't think I've ever made a review before but today I Making a review specifically for Today 2/17/24, as store staff member Jesse helped us and he was so good w/ my little one. My little one found the shark and he gave stickers and lollipop. Nice seeing diversity in staffing! He also helped me load the pack of water bottles into my cart. Helpful, genuine and kind! Awesome this is our closest location and re return because It's clean, and there are helpful staff like Jesse. read more

Trader Joe's is my favorite of all of the specialty grocery markets out there. It's a chain grocer that stays true to its roots and keeps prices affordable for its customers. This Trader Joe's has a very shopable layout and has most everything that a regular big box grocer has. Each department within T.j's is very straightforward and it makes shopping easy. For example, if you are looking in their poultry section, you grab the specific type of poultry you are looking for and move on. They do not have 8 different brands of competing chicken breasts trying to get the consumer to purchase "their brand" like they do at a regular big box grocery store. At Trader Joe's, you just grab the chicken breast package you want based on the price you want to spend (based on weight of that particular package) and continue shopping. Trader Joe's also has an amazing selection of specialty cheeses imported from all over the world that will make your cheese tray for that party you are having that much more special. Their freezer department has a variety of frozen foods that make your side dishes a breeze as well as those convenient pre-made meals when you don't feel like cooking. (Great Asian and Indian frozen dinners that make a quick & easy meal). If you are looking for a great selection of wines, this Trader Joe's delivers. They have each category conveniently separated by style (Cabernet's, Merlot's, Pinot's, Chardonnay's, Riesling's, etc.) with the lower priced wines on the bottom shelf and the higher priced bottles at eye level. They even have wine tasting daily showcasing 3-4 styles of wine for that particular day. If you are not into wine, and beer is more your thing, they have great beers available from different parts of the world. The staff are always very helpful and will gladly assist you with any questions you may have. Cashiers will oftentimes ask what you are making based on the items that you are purchasing. Don't be surprised if they give you tips or ideas that they've tried at home with the same products you are buying. All in all Trader Joe's in 1000 Oaks is a great fit for the neighborhood and I don't mind spending my hard earned money there. read more

Trader Joe's - Worldly beers by the can/bottle. - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

Sigh, so predictable! If you are looking for, yet, another great Trader Joe's -- here ya go. Well-stocked inventory, and cashiers all open at each station makes great shopping! What sets this one apart? It's actually not THAT busy, and the shared parking lot has plenty of spaces, so you won't put your life at risk (all others are cray cray). Service is particularly a stand-out. There's always several people restocking the shelves, and thus, always available to help find something or answer questions. I'm definitely in that upper half percentile who ask (and am a little "pest"-cadarian), "Do you still carry..." or "Can you help me find...". Very satisfying, even for me. 1. Easy parking. 2. Super big; wide aisles 3. Easy to find items 4. Well stocked 5. Efficient cashiers, all lines staffed 6. Super nice folks I really like! read more

I just left this location after my weekly shopping drove over from other side of town (Newbury Park) easily spending 100.+ Recently bought your orange Trader Joe's cooler bag which seems to be gives me difficultly zipping. Plastic inside flipping out so has b come difficult closing and when cold making harder to do myself (circulation from auto immune) Was told to speak with Stuart the store manager. I politely asked if could exchange it for another, his response less than friendly and quick to say NO they all do that. Which I find interesting cuz my purple one does not do this. I found this quite disappointing to experience such service in all my years as customer at Trader Joe's. I do know that I won't be back to this store. Hope y'all have better luck with this gentleman running your team. He just pushed out 2 possible more customers from this location. Thank you for your time. read more

Such a great experience with this stores employees, every time I come in to shop. Especially Ronnie! He is playful, funny, and knowledgeable. Boy does that guy know his stuff! Our family loves him! Definitely will be coming back to this location more often, for the great customer service. Trader joe's really does hire the best employees. read more

I love to shop at this Trader Joe's to help reduce my food expenses. This location is very busy and the it can be hard to find a parking space. They do very well keeping the shopping carts out of the parking lot! The staff are very friendly and are always hard at work stocking the shelves. I am usually able to get raw chicken and beef; the chicken can be a little tougher sometimes, which you can tell if it is going to be because you will see white striations on the breasts. In this case boiling it for a long time for shredding helps. Sometimes the fresh vegetables are hit and miss. I am appreciative of the selection of gluten free items they sell. Check out is always very quick. I use their canvas bags for grocery bags for all stores I shop at, they are about $4 and are very strong, machine washable and have nice long handles to put over your shoulder! read more

Trader Joe's - Spatchcock Lemon Rosemary Chicken - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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This Trader Joe's gets very busy during lunch rush, with lots of folks coming here for their pre-made salads, sandwiches and sushi. This store is not large, but has a good selection of products and everything is clean and neatly organized. I was happy to find my Chicago mix popcorn and a bag of just cheddar popcorn. I also found some amazing rosemary and asiago dinner rolls for my company lunch tomorrow. My husband and I also adore their pretzel rolls - they're about the size of a small sandwich roll - long and narrow. They're $1 each and I can't wait to get home and make turkey sandwiches with them tonight! Last note, I was surprised at how inexpensive everything was. I'd been searching for dinner rolls at local Whole Foods stores and wasn't finding what I wanted. Trader Joe's had rolls that exceeded my expectations and were a fraction of what I would have spent at a place like WF! read more

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I've been coming to this location for over 8 years. Groceries have always been good as well as service. I was impressed today with the orderly line to enter, face masks on everyone. read more

Perverted Cashier When I asked the cashier about throwing away the wet wipe they gave us at the door for Covid-19 the cashier (heavier set mid 30's man) made jokes about charging me to throw away the wet wipe. He said "1 million dollars" and whispered to the bag boy "or some nookie"and nodded at my wife. If he keeps that up someone will knock his teeth in. Fire the pig. read more

Usually this store is great today I had the misfortune of having Maria at the checkout. She was incredibly rude and annoyed that I needed bags. Then I get home and realized the blonde lady helping her bag put a couple things in each bag and charged me for 4. This is not the usual Trader Joe's experience I have. read more

Customer service is non existent in this store. Can't figure out what all those employees do.

Every Traders is great, but this one is excellent! The checkers are so friendly and go out of their way to help you! For example, recently I was leaving and dropped my canvas bag. This caused a glass bottle to break and spill. The mess was contained in the bag but they insisted on helping me clean it up and even replaced the bottle at no charge, even though it was my own fault! They constantly go above and beyond for their customers like this. Great prices, yummy food and a clean store- and their parking lot isn't bad either! read more

This store has by far the least friendly and least helpful staff of any Trader Joe's I've ever been to. I asked an employee about an item then he tells me he's on his break as he's standing in the produce section.. ok whatever, so he finds someone else to help me who had to go ask about the item, mind you they all seem annoyed then he tells me they don't have it. Ok fine I check out the girl doesn't say anything to me except if I want boxes. I walk out the door no one says thank you or have a nice day lol just a weird vibe in that place I will happily drive to Newbury Park where they are much more friendly and helpful. read more

I love the Trader Joe's franchise. I've been coming to this location for over 5 years (I can't recall when I first started coming here). This is my favorite location so far. I really like this franchise because of the interesting and tasty items that they have in this store, especially if it's their brand. The price is also very reasonable compared to other specialty and health food stores. Which means I end up buying more items than I should. My favorite part of the store is their "Sample Kiosk" where there cook something delicious by using the TJ brand items, coffee samples, and drink samples. 50% of the time, I end up buying of what they sample out. There's also recipe slips of the samples that they created so you can do it at home. They also have a nice selection of wines and beer. Wine Tasting is available every day at certain times. I have bought serveral wines here because of the great prices. I like that they stock a variety of wines from small to big companies. CUSTOMER SERVICE I come to this location because of the friendly staff. I have never had any issues at this location and if I have concerns or problems, they are always taken care of. They treat all their customers with kindness and sincerity. They are also quite knowledgeable if I'm looking for something that I can't locate or give me helpful suggestions. There are always constantly cleaning and organizing. From re-stocking items to getting carts from the parking lot so it's not cluttered and the cart area is always full. PARKING Plenty of free parking and well lit at night. #DineSavorRepeat #JesseWatrous #TraderJoes #TraderJoesReview read more

Trader Joe's - Trying something new - Shiitake Mushroom Chicken #JesseMWatrous #DineSavorRepeat - Grocery Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

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The Manager, Lori, is so extremely rude and disrespectful, I highly consider shopping at the Westlake or Newbury Park TJ over this one. I've never had an encounter where I have felt so disrespected. This manager had a condescending tone the entire time and rudely dismissed me after asking a question regarding hiring. This review is no shame to the great cashiers here at this store, but I do highly suggest driving the extra 10-15 minutes to a different trader joe's for better customer service. read more

I absolutely LOVE shopping here! Everyone working in this store is so incredibly cheerful and helpful! It really makes my shopping day more pleasant when everyone in that store is happy to help wherever they can. Not to mention everything in Trader Joe's is delicious! You guys don't know how much I appreciate seeing your happy faces every week! read more

Great layout. Very helpful staff. Walk in to see tons of fresh flowers. Great place to pick up a bouquet. Love all the frozen and premade meal options. So many good ones like turkey meatloaf in fridge , Kung pao chicken in frozen, Indian curry in a box. In the back corner there's samples of stuff. We had a juice and tried the Kung pao chicken. My personal finds this visit: frozen "gone bananas" treats and whipping cream in a box that can be stored on a shelf ( I'm a baker and love love love this item) read more

Big location in Thousand Oaks. Shopped here 3 times over the last 3 weeks at various times and it has been crowded each time. Big parking lot gets filled and you'll have to drive away from the store to find a spot. Typical of Trader Joe's.... Items have been in stock, samples given out, and lines are manageable since they keep almost every lane open. Way to go! read more