The writer Cory Doctorow describes the effect of "enshitification" and this sort of describes how companies lose their way. They add features, cute trade names, and try to develop cults around products to boost sales. While it's not a bad idea to boost sales, the basics have to be right. I have to choose this locale, where I went Wednesday, to moan about the severe hike in prices, short cycle of products, and the drift from doing the basics correctly. TJ used to march to a different drummer. House brands with quality for household staples, often with an international flavor and source. There is still a wide variety of decent international staples, but it's highly focused on cult products and flavorings. Prepackaged and ultra-processed foods are becoming standard(s). Protein is down, carbs are up. There's still a reasonable variety of veggies, fresh, but not in wide abundance. Certain common items, like walnuts, go missing for long periods of time, and other items become seasonable and their shelf space is unreliable. So while it's still good, there is now wade through the weeds of products that are edge-case. Hail Mary Marketing attempts. I bristle. read more

Often this is my spot to pick up food at the end of my workday, Trader Joe's on Wilmont. This spot is sharing space with Starbucks, Bubbe's bagel and a popular Sushi spot. I usually come for fruit, cheese, and nuts, but leave with so much more. With the holidays coming up, this is a great place for butter, spices, and holiday treats. I really am a huge fan of their nuts, and purchase the trail mix nearly every visit. I love their tempting granola, which they sale by the pound or in snack packs. Also, I like that they have individual bottles of juices; I always grab the tumeric pressed juice for my husband . It's my spot. read more

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First time here . Traveling and needed supplies Customer service was very good. Long lines but went fast I can always over look that, with GREAT customer service. read more

Trader Joe's is always a great alternative to large supermarket chains. The products they have are excellent and quality. The prices are very reasonable. There are no scales of the store to pay for an item by the price for example one banana $.19. If you're produce the same applies, makes it a lot easier to budget your shopping expenses. They have a wide variety of wines at very reasonable prices. Excellent staff, which is very knowledgeable of the products their location in the store that are always very helpful. Every Trader Joe's I've been to has their own parking lot. Trader Joe's also has a friendly flyer which is like a newspaper which features the products little story about them and the price they've been around for over 50 years. read more

Everyone is usually kind and friendly , except for today! I got to meet Mara! Not nice!

Love shopping here they always have just everything that I'm looking for from soup dumplings to chocolate covered strawberries and I absolutely love everything but the bagel crackers. Reasonably priced items with both natural as well as organic products everything you're looking for to be healthy and on a budget read more

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i just read the following review & i have to say i disagree. i shop there & i don't fit this description of TJ shoppers at this location. i just want to give a shout out to all the associates that work there. i have never had a problem with them or their customers. to the person who wrote this, i have to say it's not nice to put everyone in the same category. sorry you feel this way but to each his/her own. thank you, TJ, for the great customer service i always receive. review: "My only con is the crazy looking cashiers they get. I guess you have to be a little bit crazy to want to do customer service work and to do it well because the shoppers at the Wilmot location have been known to be grumpy, hung-over, rich people from the Sabino Canyon foothills area." read more

Very Busy store on ne corner of Wilmot & speedway n end of strip mall . Busy parking lot too with parking s of store , east side & north of mall too. Friendly help and checkout . As most plants in front & inside entrance . Same items in each store but not necessarily in same location . Consistent products & service make TJ's a popular shopping choice . read more

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Friendliest staff ever! Always greeted so warmly. And even though it's usually very busy, there is plenty of space to walk and navigate. Everyone always asks how you are and if you need help finding things. read more

I love Trader Joe's..I'm posting for all my friends who are far away so they can see products and pricing. What sets them apart? Cheeses, nuts, affordable liquor wine and beer, most products are made by them. Here are some pictures, well the whole store really. read more

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Oh how I love Trader Joe's! This location is central and tucked in a shopping mall. I will drive all the way from Vail to visit it weekly. We love heading here and picking out new and seasonal items to cook dinners. They recently had pineberries. So good! This is also the best place to get flowers to build your own bouquet. They're affordable and have more variety than a standard grocery store. Service is 5 stars, per usual with TJ's. read more

Some French Canadian friends stopped in Tucson on their way south to Mexico and we sent them to TJ's as first timers. They were amazed at the product selection and the best prices. They texted to let us know they stocked up on wine, 24 bottles, and shopping cart full of supplies. read more

I seldom get to this Trader Joe's but I like to stop here when in the area. I sometimes find they have a bit more than other ones. They have a wide selection of produce and I like the strawberries and blueberries I get there. There are some nice salads that I find to be fresh. Frozen foods are a wide variety from Italian, Indian, Mexican, Asian and more and include vegetables, fruit and entries. There are also appetizers that make for nice snacks. They have things you won't find in other stores and friends of mine from Hawaii always head to a Trader Joe's when on the continent. read more

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I stopped by to pick up groceries with my service animal. He had his vest and leash that noted he was a service animal. Emerson, the Trader Joe's employee came up to me and said I know you are a regular here but you can't bring him This was the 1st time I brought my service animal into this location We have been on airlines, hotels and other Trader Joe's without issue. This is a disappointment I will never return to this location read more

Nice Trader Joe's and I believe an original? One of the earliest stores I think I saw on the signage. Really an oasis in the hot desert heat walking from the car to the store can feel like a lot when you're not used to it but you're greeted by friendly staff and wonderful AC! the store has a bit of a funky layout but it's well stocked and has all your favorites. Infact it has some really interesting items that are specific to the area. My region didn't have some of these products and it was so exciting to discover! They have a beer & wine section as well if you need that. Plenty of parking... it's a great location! My only recommendation is be sure to bring your cooler / cooler bag! I don't see how your cold items would make it home in that hot hot heat! Otherwise wonderful employees and everything you love about Trader Joe's. They have some single drinks cold too which was so refreshing and needed when I went! Great store! read more

Trader Joe's - Awesome health drink. Like kombucha but mushroom elixer. - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I was visiting fam in Tucson and we don't have a Trader Joe's in El Paso :( so I came here before I left. This place is superrrr organized and the prices are fair compared to Albertsons and Whole Foods. I ALWAYS make sure to come to this Trader Joe's because the employees are super friendly and very helpful!! Oh and the frozen food and cheesy garlic bread is my FAVE!!! I will for sure be coming back again when I visit family. Enjoy my pics:) read more

Trader Joe's - They always run low on this bread probably cuz it's soooo goooood!! - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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It's owned by the same people that own Aldi, family owned from Germany. Their company has had a long commitment to organic food and reasonably priced food. I think they have some great values and their fresh squeezed Orange juice and their fresh squeezed grateful juice are outstanding values. They also have fresh pieces of grapefruit that are in water and cane sugar. They have lots of good looking vegetables and fruit. They have a good selection of meats. They also have lots of frozen food especially vegetables, potatoes and main dishes other things like French Onion soup, chicken and pork wraps that a person of the person age can use a little bit at a time. They have organic yogurt mill almond milk all the kinds of things you would find with a Whole Foods or a Sprouts. They have a great selection of wine as well. It is a complete grocery store. They do a good job of trying to serve people the best way they can and make sure they have plenty of cashiers. Parking was easy and plentiful. read more

relaxed shopping environment great prices friendly staff. I can no longer shop there because I am 86 and can't drive anymore. My heart is broken. nothing compares read more

This must be the best Trader Joe's location, ever! The staff is very friendly and solicitous in seeing if the customer needs anything. The store is well stocked and clean. The place is consistently crowded, yet there is little waiting in the checkout line, as Trader Joe's has figured out how to handle that very well. The staff at the Trader Joe's in Oro Valley could loose some attitude and learn something from these folks. The bad news is that parking is treacherous and limited. The volume of traffic through the North Wilmot Road/East Speedway Boulevard intersection is ungodly. Of course, that's hard to control. read more

You can always count on Trader Joe's to have the best selection at a reasonable price for fresh flowers. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Love Trader Joe's. Best food and friendliest staff. The prices are reasonable and they have a lot of delicious premade easy to eat meals that are a staple in our house. read more

I think is my favorite Trader Joe's location. They usually have a line. Thankfully, they play the Trader Joe's podcast for customers while you wait. It makes the line go so much faster. Once you are next in line to go in, the employees greet you and ask how your day is going. They are very friendly and have great attitudes. Once inside, the store is setup so you can easily find everything you need. In the event you can't find what you need, a helpful employee is always near by to happily help you locate your item. I wish all grocery stores were this wonderful. Great products and friendly service are abundant here. read more

Trader Joe's - Waiting in line - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Can't get enough of Trader Joe's when it comes to peony season. They always have a great flower selection year round! I love the selection of snacks and all of the random seasonal options. This location is easy to navigate and the employees are always helpful and friendly. read more

Trader Joe's - Peonies - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is one of the smaller Trader Joe's and it's busy. The line was long for a Saturday late afternoon, about 15 minutes. This store doesn't have as much variety as the bigger ones. Everyone was nice and it was clean. They give out free cold bottled water while you wait. Parking is tight. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Always a pleasure to shop at Trader Joe's! The food and products are always great! Wish one was closer to my house.

Usually has a long line but if you go around six pm, there's no line. They're hiring for temporary workers if you're looking for some employment and also have senior hours from 8-9am. Workers wear masks and gloves. Food selection was pretty good but were out of orange chicken. Also take note that apples are priced each and not by pound. read more

Trader Joe's - Entrance - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Wanna know what drives me nuts about Trader Joe's? I can never find what I need while grocery shopping. Know what I LOVE? That I always find something I didn't know I needed! Trader Joe's is fun. No, it can't be the only place you shop. Yes, you'll still need to go grocery shopping after you just went grocery shopping. But can you truly ever enjoy eating without a little surprise and variety in your life? Today on my visit to grab a cold soda and a snack I ran into the following: Fig Butter, Almond Ginger Oatmeal soap bars, banana flavored dog treats, and Cashew Butter flavored Cashews (yep)... and zero cold sodas (although 5 varieties of cold kumbucha)... you can't find that at Safeway. And trust me, your life is better for knowing you can get all these unique items somewhere. Trader Joe's always has a great selection of fun items to try and generally has just enough of everything else to make dinner (especially if you want a previously frozen dinner). I love stopping at Joe's and encourage anyone else to as well as part of your shopping routine. read more

I love Trader Joe's. I live in Hawaii and we have no Trader Joe's so when I go to the mainland, I like to stock up on my favorite goodies and bring back things for my friends. read more

What's not to like? Every Traders we have been too the employees are happy and helpful . Food selections always good. People that don't use TJ's are missing out on great selections with good prices . read more

When you tell someone you shop at Trader Joe's or Sprout's or Whole Food's there's just a stigma that you're either a snob or extremely health conscious. I'm here to tell you that you're not. I've shopped at Trader Joe's for quite awhile now. They have AMAZING food and it's quite inexpensive if you look in the right places. Have you seen the prices of fast food? It's the same cost as going to a sit down restaurant now. If you go in the freezer section they have packages of Mandarin Chicken for $4.99 and Fried Rice (with or without meat) for $1.99. That's $7 to feed two people if not more. My SO grew up on foods such as fried rice and different types of "Asian" chicken. He is absolutely in love with this and it's so quick and easy to make. I'm serious if you can make a pit stop on your way home from work or picking up the kids from school get this chicken and rice. Maybe even get some cracked wheat sour dough. I cannot explain how nice this food is for being in a place that I've constantly been judged for going into. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I must say, I am always impressed with this location. I hilariously decided to go on a Saturday for charcuterie board items (you know their weekends are busy), but the store handled social distancing wonderfully and the wait in line moved so much quicker than you would have expected given its size. The staff was absolutely incredible, and so friendly with every guest. Shoutout to Joshua P for inspiring me to try a new soup recipe and to the rest of the TJ team for making my shopping experience worthwhile. read more

If I could give it a 10 I would, or I guess I would give Tall Paul a 10! Excellent costumer service and very friendly. The perfect man to stand at the door to keep people coming back! I came in looking for a monstera because they have such a deal on them. When I saw there was none in the entrance he immediately offered to go look in the back and to call the other store. There were none in the back so he went over to the flowers, and pulled some out for me so I wouldn't leave empty handed. That man needs a raise! read more

Trader Joe's - Didn't leave empty handed - Grocery Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I rarely do food shopping so when masked employee at the door asked this masked shopper if I knew where I was going, all I could say was "maybe". She asked what was on my list and in record time, as I followed her, the items were in my hands, checked out, and I was done! So much anxiety lessened, thank you! read more

This smaller Trader Joe's have enough of what I need. During the pandemic, one has to wait in line to get in. Other than that, staff and groceries are excellent. read more

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My fave grocery stop in Tucson. Good selection of unique snacks, ready to eat meals and organic veggies. I was in town for a getaway and I wanted to buy snacks in between meal times. There's always new to try at TJ's. read more

I love Trader Joe's. They have tons of interest in items and the store is well set up for small size households such as mine. Prices are reasonable and the stores are well run and scoopiously observe covid protocols. Yes their produce is a little on the weak side and their meats are a little on the expensive side but on balance it's a wonderful store and they're absolutely the kings of low priced wine. if you've never tried this place, I understand some people think they're expensive but I really don't know why, you should. read more

Always AMAZING.. Where do they get these people? Each one is nicer than the next .. I do go to other stores, but I'm sooo comfortable shopping there.. it's relaxing!! Thanks, especially needed during these COVID-19 days.. be well read more

The best place to get that special dinner and wine to match be sure to check out the amazing cheese section the quality of the food there is amazing read more

Trader Joe's is the place to get the best and most interesting flavors. The store on Wilmot and Speedway is the most positive work staff ever. We've done California, Washington and now Tucson. The TJ's on Wilmot the people that work there ROCK. They could not be more welcoming. Bravo!!! read more

I think I've figured out the whole Trader Joe's thing. As I didn't grow up with it, I think I've just had it wrong in my head all along. I thought it was a grocery store, like, just a grocery store proper, like the Kroger or Safeways I knew, only with more eclectic offerings. It's not so much that, though. I have been most satisfied with TJ's on two occasions: One, a road trip to California where I needed food easily prepped in a hotel microwave. And two, a road trip where it was all about snacks. In both cases, TJ's came through in spades and delivered some incredible finds like microwave pasta, and then the most massive corn nuts you can find. Victory on both counts. So that's pretty simple: This is my road trip stop. Sure, I could grab regular Frito's or Oreos, but why do that when I can get pumpernickel pretzel rods and coconut caramel cookies? Those were all winners on my last road trip (I was not in charge of snacks, but was pleased with what we got here) and will be the key to success on future road trips. Aha! read more