We went to this Trader Joe's and loved everything except the parking nightmare. The lot gets full and you will wait and wait for a spot and some of the drivers are quite rude. The service at this one is just great. They know where everything is and will help you. The lines can get long, but it moves fast. The entire staff is nice. Their selection of products is great. I don't care for their cheap wine, but every thing else is great. I love their frozen section and they have a good vegan section as well. Their produce is good. Their prices are fair. My daughter saw some lovely flowers, so fresh, and bought me some. I love them. They smell great. If you can get there early in the morning the parking is not so bad and after dark it is okay. It is a really nice store. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Torrance, California

This review is for Anthony - I believe he is the store mgr. I bought 8 Trader Joe bags to send home to my relatives in the Philippines because for some reason, it is the IN thing back home and they all want one. I bought 8 for 8 households, so each one has one bag. Long story short was not able to send them as my cousin cannot bring them. When I went to return them I was informed that I could not because they were too many. He/Anthony called me a liar and said I was planning to sell them. If I was planning to sell them, why am I returning them? Just the fact that he said I was lying is uncalled for, unprofessional ... and 100% NOT TRUE. It is so sad when you have very rude unprofessional people in charge of a business like Trader Joe. Is it asking too much to have your employees more thoroughly vetted ... since they deal with the public, hence represent you, your brand and reputation? read more

I really want to write a 5 star review for my local Trader Joe's. However, today's minor complaint is I bought a $29 tri tip and it was cut into two halves. It is a pre-seasoned cut, so you can't see much through the plastic. I will avoid buying tri tip at TJ's unless it is on sale. read more

Just realized how popular Trader Joe's is with people around the South Bay. Today 3/17/26 Trader Joe's had a sale on some pastel color mini shopping bags and I was told we needed to get there early before their supplies sold out. Trader Joe's normally opens at 8am but we got there at 6:55am and there was already a long line for the limited edition pastel bags. Unbelievably I laughed once I saw the line and was told by my wife "see i told you!" The staff was nice while setting up the cues, joked around and handed out tickets, we were 79 and 80 respectively. The bags were $2.99 a piece, I think and we got 4 each, one of each color. read more

Trader Joe's - Limited edition pastel mini shopping bags - Grocery Near Me - Torrance, California

I Trader Joe's for many reasons including spinach salad with the carrot ginger dressing, Skinless salmon fillets, truffle potato chips, guava fruit spread, and their assortment of orange wines. I love that the employees at this (and every TJoes) are friendly and fun! The lines go fast. Always find something fun! read more

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This Trader Joe's is located in a shopping center with ample parking spaces. The store is relatively small, and they ran out of stock a few items I was hoping to get. But the staff working here are super friendly just as most other stores, super helpful to verify the restocking dates. read more

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Well stocked and very pleasant, helpful employees. Love Trader Joe's food selections, especially the pre-made wraps, chicken meals AND pizzas! Always great music playing that makes you want to stay in the store longer. Maybe that's the point! LOL. Love this store. read more

Everyone that works here is so nice! They always have great conversation skills when paying at register and their items are neatly stocked. I have been to other Trader Joe's and I can say hands down, the workers here care about their store. read more

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Review #853 2025-025 I remembered my first Trader Joe's visit in S. Pasadena near the tennis pro shop that I worked at. I loved their inexpensive 3-cheese pita sandwich for lunch & dinner. Since moving to the South Bay, Trader Joe's is my go-to for grocery needs. But I sometimes dread going to TJ's & tasting the daily sample, falling in love with some, only to have it pulled from the shelves later, & I'm left heart-broken because I can't find it elsewhere. My current loves: Kerrygold Irish Cheddar with Chili Peppers (great for burgers & hot dogs, extra kick in mac & cheese, or potato skin topping), Soft Juicy Mandarins (this dried fruit snack is so addicting; I call it fruit crack!!), Ghost Pepper Potato Chips (it's not that spicy in comparison to an actual ghost pepper), Chicken Chili Verde Burrito, Blood Orange Mochi (love blood orange desserts!), Organic Toasted Sesame Dressing (love the savoriness), Kringle (my fav flavor is Pumpkin Caramel). I didn't realize there was another Torrance location (refer to Review #25) that's slightly closer, but I feel that Pacific Coast Hwy. market's selection is smaller than this one? Like all the TJ's I've visited, the entrance is stocked outside with fresh flowers & plants with seasonal fruits, & rows of cut flowers, orchids, etc. upon entry to the market. And the staff are friendly, welcoming, & helpful! My husband gave me a mini roses pot (because I prefer potted flowers than a beautiful arrangement of cut flowers from the florist) 15+ years ago from San Jose, & it's no longer mini but a thriving large rose bush. I usually try their daily sample at every visit because it gives me meal ideas for my family. Most recently their roasted pepper soup with basil pesto sauce (my l'il one loves it, even with the strong roasted peppers & basil flavors... who woulda thunk it?). My l'il one couldn't remember Trader Joe's name when she was a toddler (now 15 YO), & asked if we can go to the "sticker store" because they offer stickers to the kids (I'm sure they rather be known as a market LOL). This location is preferred when I have other shopping errands in the Torrance Promenade or dining. read more

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After not being about to get something from Costco or I don't want to bulk buy from Costco, I stop by this Trader Joe's afterwards. It's busy but I always find parking. Their shelves are always well stocked. read more

The Service: Friendly service The Flowers: Their flower selections are wide varieties. They are fresh and good price! Definitely my go to place. The Parking: Plaza parking lot read more

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They have great vegan options! I always feel like staff is helpful and available. I like the Hawaiian style and local influence in each location's interior. I do wish there were even more vegan options. Can't wait to come back! read more

I really enjoy Trader Joe's because they have so many gluten free options. I really enjoy their gluten-free chocolate muffin. When you bite into that muffin, it feels like you are eating a chocolate cupcake! I also love the yogurt options! The staff is also welcoming and you feel like they are your friends. The store is always extra clean! read more

So far I have no complaints as of yet at this location. I don't come here often, but they don't give me any problems. They had tons of Fall / Harvest pumpkins to choose from. Their goods are all reasonably priced compared to other retail stores. read more

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The grocers were very professional and friendly because the atmosphere was reminiscent of an older country store. The selection of foods was organized by the type of food that they offer such as fresh produce and different grocery items. The only things that should be changed are the parking issue and there weren't any signages above the store that can help customers who are non english speakers identify which aisle has which type of groceries available. The foods from the frozen meal section weren't too spicy nor too sweet. read more

Pleasant, slow pace at times and followed up after a perishable complaint. They stock nonperishable items outside on a loading day. Efficient work and responsive. Thanks guys. read more

Keanu has the best customer service! This man deserves and raise and promotion. He had amazing patience, was helpful and courteous! He went out of his way to help me and other customers! I visit this store regularly. It's always clean and ALL staff are super helpful and friendly. I'm certainly a fan of this location! Fun to visit here and sell all the new items they have to offer. New items rotate and there is always something fun to try! read more

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* I like this store in particular because of the size & larger selection of inventory. * Their fruit's & veggie assortments are larger than most of the other TJs, & they take extra care to keep them fresh & well stocked. * The staff is also friendly, helpful & diligent in helping customers with grocery needs. * On balance it's a good shopping experience with wider more accessible isles & numerous cashier stations to get you in & out in a timely manner. read more

WARNING: THEIR COLD BREW IS HARD TO OPEN! I bought their cold brew and i could not open it. Even my roommates. I decided to keep my receipt to return it the next time I came in to do more grocery shopping. Fast forward a week later, I checked to make sure i had the right receipt. Upon reading it, I noticed I was double charged on the dark chocolate peanut butter cups. My dad was right on always double checking receipts . Lesson learned. I brought in the cold brew to refunded, and the refund on that double charge. This is a smaller Trader Joe's compared to others ive been to, and is highly trafficked for the times ive been in. Thank you Trader Joe's! read more

Cahier Malina not so friendly like other cashiers. She looks angry and didn't bother even counting back the change. I would avoid her on my future visits No greet and Thank you either read more

Nice clean store with plenty of fresh food. I received tremendous service at checkout. My experience at this location was fantastic. I look forward to shopping here again. read more

Nice location super clean members were very friendly was excited that I finally got a shopping bag as I've been trying to find them at the locations by my home and have not been able to read more

I just left this location and was in the store no more than 15-20 minutes tops, yet the entire time I was in the store "Vera" and I believe the name tag said "Rayelle" stood at the back of the produce area gossiping while EVERY other employee did stuff, was working on things and keeping busy. I heard Vera even say "she wanted to fight me". When she said that I looked at name tags and they both saw me looking but kept talking. I was surprised this type of non working demeanor is allowed in a store such as this. read more

Friendliness at this location has really gone down, which is disappointing--especially since everyone always speaks so highly of the employees at Trader Joe's. I've noticed a decline at this particular store, especially during tote drop dates. I understand it can be frustrating for staff when customers are asking about times and availability, but that's exactly why it would help to bring back the signage like they used to have. Without it, customers are left calling or showing up in person to ask, which seems to create more frustration on both sides. Unfortunately, I've also experienced some attitude from team members when asking these questions. Clear communication--like posting signs and answering phone inquiries--would go a long way in making the experience smoother for everyone. read more

Good location. Parking can get a bit cramped during certain times of the day bit it's not impossible. This store is always organized and the aisles are clean. Staff is friendly. I once had the unfortunate incident of discovering a foreign object in a burrito I purchased here. Not only did the staff show compassion, apologize, and prpovide a refund for the burrito, they also gave me the contact info of the 3rd party manufacturer that they outsource the burritos from and encouraged me to inform them of the incident as well. That resulted in an apology letter and a TJ's gift card. read more

The food is fresh, & eclectic. The workers are friendly. I can always find a person if I had a question. The place is clean and someone is always organizing. read more

This is an updated review on my favorite place in the world to do my groceries: Trader Joe's. This location is packed with well stocked items and lots of people trying to get their items. The customer service is lovely as always. And I usually find everything I need unless it went viral on tiktok and then I'm left praying if they come back in stock. My current favorite things are: - Organic Mediterranean Salad - The healthiest thing and it doesn't have kale, arugula or spinach (guess whose allergic to all 3?) - Organic Cesar Salad - organic and vegetarian friendly as the dressing doesn't have anchovies - Apple Blossom's - the best pastries in my opinion - Ube mochi ice cream - I just ate one. I loved it, its not too sweet and very flavorful - Ube mochi pancake mix - they are offered in the spring and they tend to sell out quickly, this year I bought 3 boxes - the pancake mix is more on the sweeter side but I put it into the waffle maker and it makes the best waffles - Pad See Ew (frozen food section) - this is the best thing and the closest thing to pad see Ew because it doesn't have shrimp or shellfish - I forgot the name but its Mac and cheese - these are the best things. My mom made them as a side dish a community event and she ran out instantly. it was a hit Overall, I recommend going here because it's near Marshalls, Ross, Burlington, In-n-out and Jersey Mike's. read more

Trader Joes is a bit far from where I live but I come here anyway. The selection of fresh fruit and veggies are much better than the major supermarket chains. This is the main reason I come here. But I like that it is clean, well-stocked and has a lot of unique food items that other stores do not carry: like pastries and asian desserts. I also get all my flowers here. The parking is always crowded, but I like to park far away and just walk. read more

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Trader Joes is by far My favorite grocery store! They have allot of very unique imported foods. They also have wholesome ingredients with not allot of processed foods. They have coffee that is great to the last drop, Their tiramisu is to die for! thank You lots! Wayde.H. read more

The food selection, and service is great as Traditional Trader Joe's quality and expectations one would receive at any location. This location met the Trader Joe's quality. Today due to the high heat I was looking for a tasty snack and boy did I make a dessert that is dangerous!! Lol Fresh buttery strawberry/rhubarb pie or a fresh butter pumpkin/apple pie banana sundae! * Add Trader Joe's Vanilla ice cream *Regular store ~Chiquita bananas or Trader Joe's Dole bananas (I only eat Chiquita) * Regular store ~ Ghirardelli's caramel sauce read more

Trader Joe's - Strawberry banana pie sundae ~ so yummy - Grocery Near Me - Torrance, California

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My go to favorite place I want to say every two weeks although I would wish they'll sell sugar free products

This location was well maintained. The staff were kind and the store had all my items in stock, even late in the evening. The parking was easy. The vibe was true to T Joes. The produce was fresh as well. read more

The lady that was outside yelling for that tote bag no tickets no bag was really mean to us just because we went on the line twice doesn't mean she can embarrass us all the time she will see us, first of all I see alot of customer going in the line twice for that mini tote bag and she let them go without saying anything I ended up not getting anything and when I tried going back the next day she started making comments that we cant be going twice and she's yelling that is harassment if you wanna be strict be strict to everyone we did not steal it we bought it with our money and we went on the line. If you gonna be strict be strict to everyone then and do it the very first day no exception . Make sure you talk to your employee about being good to customer no yelling no making comments, be a good human being we are not hoarding we are not selling it also we are giving it to families who cannot go because work is essential also to survive.. the world is already a crazy place, I hope this reach to you . read more

I always look forward to my regular Trader Joe's grocery store runs. They have a great selection of everything - fresh produce, snacks, dog/cat treats, frozen food and even plants! The plants are adorable and make for great gifts for people as well. From the frozen section: Some of my favorites are the cauliflower gnocchi, orange chicken, and the butter chicken. They're so tasty. For snacks: I've lately been obsessed with their bruschetta with the ciabatta baguette bread. I toast a slice of the bread and put the bruschetta on top and it's perfection. The chili & lime rolled corn tortilla chips are so good and even better than Takis! This location specifically seems to have better selection than other Trader Joe's locations and I always seem to find what I was looking for. The workers are always so friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend this location. read more

I am not sure if the rating is needed for Trader Joe's but it is a compact supermarket full of wonders! Love their original frozen food and snacks. Best place to try something exotic or healthy that you've never tried before. The staff is friendly just like any other Trader Joe's and they do run out of seasonal stuff really quickly.... Heard UBe pancake mix was seasonal and won't come back for a while if any. Stuff like that you can just chat with them at the cashier and they are sometimes more informative than what you can find on Instagram. Parking is easy but as some area is one way, watch out for other cars. read more

People who work there are helpful and friendly Very efficient how the cashiers pack my purchases ! Love the diverse food products available. Store is pretty clean. Aisles are passable. read more

I like Trader Joe's. They are in their own lane of grocery store. Good finds for busy lifestyles without falling deep into an unhealthy zone. Kind customer service for the most part. read more

The good: I love their frozen food section and how many international foods you can find. French, Thai, Greek, Indian, Chinese, Italian, etc. - they're very inclusive! Their portion sizes are small which can be a good or bad thing. It's great for trying products and not committing to it and it's great for me when I get items for my picky toddler to try. I got some fresh potted herbs here too that I plan to plant in my yard. Their frozen mini croissants are delicious and convenient for when I have guests over. The prices are very fair. I love that they come out with new products all the time to keep things interesting. The bad: Their product section doesn't have the best selection. The interesting: I thought cashiers were required to mention a product they liked or didn't like at check-out but mine didn't. Maybe that isn't a thing? read more

place is always well stocked and always has what I'm looking for. I don't do my full grocery shopping here, but I usually just get snack type items from here. read more

Just got back from TJ. The "kids" who are cashiers here are so rude. Waited in line while she flirted with two other kids who were employees and couldn't figure out how to pay for their items. I asked her if she need to call someone and she said " you have several people in front of you" I told the Manger what happened however, he had a difficult time understanding the words your employee is flirting and visiting with other employees in line to pay making me wait. I'm always returning rotten food here too. Re thinking my future purchases. read more