Visited the local TJs while in town recently, what a zoo! TJ's used to be something years ago, but now its just another overpriced consumer hell. Crowded, parking is insane, people shopping are rude or oblivious of anything other than their own selfish wants. This may be what some think is shopping but I am positive I'm not the only one who feels like this place is a joke and gone way downhill from its days of old. Would rather support the local markets, farmers markets and places than this corporate chain operation. Understand it but sure don't get it. There are way less stressful shopping places than this. What a trainwreck. 2.5 Stars rounded up instead of down 01154 read more

I have been a long time lover of Trader Joe's but had yet to visit this location. I was not let down. Despite it being crazy busy on a Sunday, there were several workers available to help find products and answer questions. And of course, my cashier was just as sweet as could be and made the check out process fun! They also had a sample table out with cheese and oh my word that cheese was amaaaaaazing. I added the picture below because this is like the best cheese I've ever had lol. Love it! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Another great store, Trader Joe's is small, but well stocked, especially with hard to find items! They have have more staff on hand working and helping customers than any store I've ever been to. And if you need help, their workers are so polite, and happy to help you! We stopped in needing to buy some specialty ingredient my wife was looking for to bake some treats and ended up leaving with $50 worth of goods. They offer every you can find in a traditional store, just on a smaller scale, with less brand selection. They even have a beer and wine section, an amazing floral section, and great pricing on fresh meats. The store was packed when we stopped in, but easy to many Sur and even when we got to the front, there were lines at all the registers, but they moved smoothly and quickly, I don't think we waited more than 2 or 3 minutes before we were checking out. I don't get to them often, but Trader Joe's always amaze me! Though we have on in north Greensboro, I do wish we had one closer to the High point area. I could easily see TJ's becoming my go to grocery store. read more

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We don't have a Trader Joe's close enough to us so it is always a treat to stop in. They have all the fun snacks and it is fun to just look. The store was very busy but the line went quickly, oh and they had samples of stuffing flavored chips to try! Very tasty! read more

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Friendly customer service, great selection, and overall relaxing grocery shopping experience!

Trader Joe's has always been a "go-to" place when we lived in California and the qualification for a place to live in North Carolina was how close to a Traders? As I said it has been a place we shop and so I was thrilled to see that our choice for WS would have a Traders. I am not sure what happens at Trader Joe's corporate as far as scouting locations, but back in California they had the worst locations and the parking was either like being in a demolition derby or a contestant at Indy trying to get in and out without getting hit. This location was not that and the parking was really good and plentiful. They had all of the items that I am used to and local items that we picked up on our first time there. I can't say enough good things about Trader Joe's except if you have lived under a rock someplace and haven't gone come in and experience it. You'll be back. read more

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Big Trader Joe's fan here. I love the selection and I always know I am getting a higher quality product when I am shopping here. They have great quality control and the staff is incredible ! read more

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Love shopping at this store the employees are always so helpful and I always have such a pleasant experience. Thank you everyone for all that you do! read more

This is my favorite Trader Joe's location of the ones I have been to. The parking is a breeze, the layout is perfect, the people are kind and the store is not typically *too* busy for comfort. They are willing to help you out with wine selections if you ask! I found my favorite Chardonnay because of a store clerk...and I thought I hated Chardonnay... :) read more

When we lived in Winston Salem, we used to go to Trader Joe's every weekend! I loved this location! The store is clean, organized, and welcoming! I pretty much knew the whole store layout! If I forgot something, I knew exactly where to find it! We always brought our own shopping bags, as it earned us an entry into their weekly drawing. Also, it saved us from collecting dozens of plastic bags under our sink and closet! The food and prices are reasonable, which made shopping there even better. I loved when the seasonal products came out. I also love their flavored coffees! We had our favorite foods that we would get every week! My son would even pick out his favorite snacks! I felt really good about shopping at Trader Joe's as it supported a business that really cares about their employees and customers. The employees seem genuinely happy to be at work! The employees are so friendly and helpful. read more

Love love love this location! Staff is always amazingly kind, parking is easy, and Trader Joe's has the best variety and prices for produce and snacks! I love coming here when I'm craving some takeout style foods as their frozen section had a huge variety and lots of options include minimal preservatives. I can't emphasize this enough, try their fun seasonal products!! They're always a treat! read more

There are several gluten free items here that are reasonably priced and their grass fed milk is outstanding. I like a few of the frozen items including the vanilla bean organic ice cream and broccoli. Best price on parmigiana cheese as well read more

One of the smaller Trader Joe's I've been to but still a great one! My favorite thing about this store is their customer service, ever worker I've spoken to is always very kind. One of the managers/cashier once let me take home (for free) a pack of their Cowboy Quinoa veggie patties since I asked for a recommendation which I thought as great. They tracked that it was given out for free on a form, and based on the form it seems they do it often! Parking is never an issue as they are located in a plaza with plenty of spaces. I always love Trader Joe's frozen food, they capture or try to capture a lot of South American, European, and Asian flavors and some of my favorites include their bbq pork baos, soup dumplings, and orange chicken. They've recently brought back their Ube flavors (including tea cake, ice cream, and mochi pancakes) and this store doesn't limit it 2 per customer like some stores have to which is great! read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

I can't find anything negative to say about this place other than sometimes it's really busy. It's busy for a reason, it's such a great place to shop for quality products you can't get at other stores. read more

Love this store and the staff!! This is by far my favorite grocery store in town. I love the assortment of healthy food available here and also love I don't have the worry about the ingredients. Huge selection of non GMO's and organics. Their flowers and plants are also so beautiful and such a great deal! I shop here every week and enjoy each visit. Their customer service is great and if I ever need to make a return, which is rare, the process is so simple. They carter to children as well and have stickers and treats, (lollipops) available at the register. Great prices also!! You won't regret shopping here! read more

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Typical smaller TJ store. Nice selection of produce. Frozen section is great too. Good beer selection too. Nice staff. read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Went in for a bunch of bananas. Spent over a hundred dollars and forgot to grab bananas. Trader Joe's is impossible to go to and not spend big bucks, but it's always worth it. They have snacks, treats, and everyday items you didn't know you wanted or needed. I recommend picking up the coffee rub seasoning and the chili onion crunch. Their snacks, cheeses, bakery items, and frozen section are immense as well with quite the oddball selection. Don't skip the babka or the Kringle if you can find it! Staff is also very friendly, and this is one place where everyone manages to properly wear a mask, sanitize, limit capacity, and social distance properly. What a concept! I also recommend the sweet pickled jalapeños, green dragon sauce, chili seasoned dried mangoes, and the chocolate covered grahams with sea salt. The brookie and frozen macaroons are awesome too, and the alcohol section is extensive, allowing you to create your own 6 pack if you wish. Just too good! read more

Smaller doesn't mean any less of a great experience compared to larger stores I have visited. Location: In Thruway shopping center off of Stratford Rd. Plenty of parking even on busy days Atmosphere: I love that they put so many seasonal plants,gourds, etc. outside before walking in. It takes it from a regular brick building space to a farmers market feel. Always clean and obvious the staff keeps it as organized as possible even on high volume days Offerings: while they have alot of things I like I will highlight my favorites... 1.I do enjoy the Indian Cuisines offered in the frozen section. I'm an Indian food lover and not everyone in my family loves it as much as me so, I love the smaller portion offerings and they are delicious. 2.Cheeeeeese! They have a large offering of all cheese including imported specialty cheese and the price is very competitive to other markets in the area. 3.frozen appetizers...I know it's the second time I have mentioned frozen and while I tend to enjoy making things from scratch I can always count on these for a quick delicious appetizer that will please everyone. Customer service is always wonderful at this location. They keep the crowd from building up at the registers and are super friendly every time. So glad to have Trader Joes! read more

I just want to say how great your employees are. I shopped at the Trader Joe's in Winston Salem at Thur Way. when I was checking out the cashier ask me how I was doing and I said I'm OK. it's oblivious I have cancer (no hair)! she walked over to the flowers and picked up a bunch of flower for me. it was so kind and really cheered me up. What a thoughtful thing to do. Thank you. Cheryl Shahan read more

I love this place, the staff who work here are very friendly ,I love going to this place when I feel sad somehow they make me forget about it and I leave this store with an amazing vibe, In addition everything is tidy and very clean and with very good prices, Thank you for everything! read more

The selection offers everything you expect: flowers, friendly staff, and unique, healthy, tasty options, a step above Whole Foods.

May 13, 2018; 15:20; this is the second Trader Joe's I have visited. The first time was West Des Moines Iowa. The experience was as pretty consistent with what I had seen before. While it is a small market, it does have a wide variety of products to chose from. I am not a fan of this company considering their pricing, however as a specialty market it is among the best I have seen. Narrow isles and make using a cart in this store, as crowded as it is, a real challenge. It does remind me of the corner markets of the 1960's when every neighborhood had a small market. read more

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Love the place, we are there at least 4 or 5 times a month. My wife loves shopping there. The cashiers are very nice and serve you with a smile. Just keep getting those fresh figs :) read more

Trader Joe's - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

There was a line to get in and it's in a section of Winston-Salem that's become much nicer than it was when I was growing up. I expected traffic to be nightmarish to get in but if you're used to NYC or perhaps even NJ traffic, you'll be fine. There was a line to get in, masks were required and you couldn't use reusable bags. It reminded me a lot of being back in NYC except this store was smaller and less crowded. There was also still an element of hospitality and not feeling like you had to pass a hipster or progressive purity test to shop here. Sadly, I had to leave some of the food I bought here behind in NC but I'll be happy to have it when I return. I'll just have to figure out getting back sometime since my family probably won't take me or go on their own volition. read more

First time I've ever been to trader joes and for my first experience I had a great time. This store needs to come to Canada! We found an employee who walked around the entire store with us after we asked for anything she recommends. She was knowledge and showed us items that she believed we would love! If we wanted to try a product taste she opened the box right then and there for us to give it a shot before we bought it. I thought this was incredible and definitely helped the decision making. I enjoyed how welcoming the staff was as well as the shoppers. We ended up with a cart full of stuff I can't wait to try. read more

Love this place for their customer service and unique items not available in an ordinary grocery store. Many great spices to choose from. Not a great place for shopping for mid to large size families as many of their prepared or frozen items are for singles, couples, or side dishes for bigger meals. read more

I love Trader Joe's! This is the 3rd store I've been to besides the one in Shrewsbury, NJ and the one in Hoboken/Jersey City area. Best part about this one: BEER & WINE! Yay! We decided to cruise the store and pick up some of our favorite staples; yogurt covered raisins, dark chocolate covered blueberries, sea salt, 21 spice, pumpkin pie spice (which they were out of, unfortunately), nuts, cookie butter, dark chocolate filled mints, soup mixes, bananas & apples. I was thrilled to finally be able to sample some of their Charles Shaw wine for $2.99; I decided to take home a bottle each of the Merlot and Cabernet. I opened the Merlot last night and it's fabulous! It's nice and light, not too sweet, not too dry; it's just perfect for me. We're very happy with all of our items! Yum yum! My kids found the stuffed lion and received lollipops as their prize; they were thrilled! Very friendly service at the registers; they were extremely busy but the checkout experience was pretty quick and very smooth. Nice big parking lot with plenty of clean carts available. We will definitely be back to this particular Trader Joe's! read more

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I LOVE Trader Joe's but oddly this location just seems to be lacking. I've been before and left with the same feeling. Their inventory seems so different from other locations that I've been to. They seem to be lacking quiet a bit as far as selection goes The store itself is a decent size, it's in a great location. I will say that I didn't have any one on one contact with the staff. That's not to say they are awful maybe they were all super busy. The cashier wasn't overly friendly either. Not an awful TJ experience but not my best either read more

Trader Joe's - The watermelon cucumber cooler is seasonal but I absolutely love it! - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

I had never been to a Trader Joe's until it came to Greensboro. Everyone was right about how great it is! Lots of pre made/ microwaveable meals and sides which I appreciate at an affordable price. The staff here is the friendliest I've encountered anywhere. And speaking from COVID times, I've been twice now since safety guidelines have been in place and TJ's is taking it so seriously and the best hands down I've seen during this time. I feel safest shopping here and I appreciate all the staff is doing to make it that way. read more

I'm a big fan of most Trader Joe's and this one is no exception. The staff is super friendly and helpful, although I did feel bad for that guy who had to carry the huge "Ask Me For Help Sign" around but, I did see people successfully asking him for help. As other reviewers have mentioned this Trader Joe's is on the smaller side. I tend to always stay away from the frozen food isles at grocery stores but at Trader Joe's I head right on over. Their frozen food is definitely a cut above some of the big name brands you would find at other grocery stores. Just take one look at the ingredients and it is easy to see why. I am also a big fan of the meats that they carry, they never disappoint. I was sad to see that they didn't have any Mexican soft cheeses in their cheese section. I had a specific recipe to make and had to head over to Whole Foods to find the cheese. The employee I spoke with said they use to have a similar cheese but they don't carry it anymore (bummer). This is right around the corner from my house so I will definitely be visiting here often. I am excited to try out the Trader Joe's exclusive (and inexpensive) wine offerings, my patio is in need of them! read more

Trader Joe's - A whole case of pumpkin things! - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Good place to shop, can get a bit crowded during peak hours/holidays. My family always comes back with more than we planned on!

Have always loved Trader Joe's but the staff at this one in particular makes it what it is. The store is always incredibly clean and staff very friendly, making conversation and offering up their favorite products! I have found my favorite things at this store from the recommendation of the staff there. Just have to shoutout this one time I was in there. Was having a bad day, dropped an entire container of tomatoes on the floor as well as my basket and I was incredibly apologetic. The girl there helped me clean everything up and ended up buying me the pint of ice cream I had in my basket. She said "looks like you need this today, let me get it for you." Sure, it was just a few bucks but it made my whole week. Pro tip: go during the week or early on the weekends. Gets really crowded Saturday and Sunday afternoons but staff always makes the lines go fast! read more

Love Trader Joe's. Long time a fan since day one at the Winston Salem location.. the food is fresh, and The flowers are beautiful...as always. Love love love read more

Trader Joe's - Fresh flowers from Trader Joe's..Winston Salem.. - Grocery Near Me - Winston Salem, North Carolina

Love love this store. The flowers for every season are awesome quality and price. The food is such a wide range I try something new each time. Plant based, vegan or conivor they have you covered. Wine enthusiasts they have you covered. Customer service is above and beyond. Love their alkaline water, soup dumplings, Asian selections. read more

Weird, passive-aggressive experience with an employee. I'd barely been in this store for literally no more than 20-seconds, when someone said something loudly behind me. I was shopping with my daughter, who I was in the middle of a conversation with, so I couldn't imagine that this voice was speaking to me. The first thought in mind was that I might have accidentally stepped in front of someone walking behind me, so I quickly turned to see if I needed to get out of anyone's way. When I did, I found a lady standing nearly on top of me. She had an open bag of something and was just staring at me. I don't personally know this person, I didn't hear what they had said, they were wearing a casual hat so I didn't think they were an employee. It looked like someone eating food while shopping, but also speaking to me for some unknown reason. I didn't know what they wanted, or if they were mistaking me for someone else, or what was going on, so I just turned back around to continue speaking with my daughter and try to find the things we'd come in here to buy. My daughter remarked about how weird the whole encounter was, as she didn't hear what the person had said either or understand what they wanted. A few minutes later as we were rounding the first aisle, my daughter stopped by the snack counter at the back to get a sample. Then, again, out of nowhere, I hear a loud voice coming from behind me. This time much louder than before. "OH! NOW YOU WANT SOME?!?!?" The woman rudely snapped at me, as she now stepped to front of me to stand there and give me a long, dirty look. The whole situation was awkward and hostile, as this person then continued to just stand there blocking my way, while angrily staring me down. I stood there in shock and disbelief that any of this was even going on. Now enough time had passed with this person, still standing directly in front of me, blocking my path, that it became embarrassing and really weird. That's when this lady turned around walked through some doors into the back employee area and only then that I saw that she was wearing a Trader Joe's jacket. Then it seemed like no matter what aisle my daughter and I were on this employee seemed to show up, almost as if this person was now following us around the store. It was such a bizarre, passive-aggressive experience to have someone who turned out to be an employee, not only interrupt a conversation I was having with my daughter but, also reapproach me just to block my path, attempt to scold me, stare me down, and then storm off. Only to then continue stalking us while me shopped. Does this employee have borderline personality disorder? Are they going to come back and block my path again? Are they going to follow my daughter and I out to the parking lot? I didn't know what they were going to do and absolutely could not wait to get out of the store and never come back. read more

I kinda like Trader Joe's but I'm not sure what the hue and cry is all about. It's an updated version of June and Ward Cleaver's corner market except with beer and wine and imported cheeses; wouldn't ever guess that this is the other side of Aldi's on the other side of the Atlantic (a fine example of the difference between frugal and cheap.) Plenty of helpful help eager to provide direction and advice for a less painful shopping experience. The aisles are full of interesting food items that are rumored to be popular with young people and the globally aware. Since MLB and I aren't near a TJ the annual trip to W-S still includes a stop in for provisioning after dinner ((with a 48-quart electric cooler!?) she's so cute when she's having an adventure) Despite being affordable TJ's has an upscale feel so you're okay with paying the extra nickel for the house-brand foods and beverage that dominate the shelf space. After a couple of trips to TJ's it becomes obvious that most people are doing low-rent groceries wrong and a couple are doing it pretty well. read more

Best food store. NO SELF CHECKOUTS and there's ALWAYS a cashier available. Have never waited more than a few minutes to check out. Prices are very reasonable and their private brands are delicious. It looks crowded but I'm always able to navigate this store easily. Much much cheaper than the big box stores. read more

My husband and I drive a hour and 40 mins to come to this location pretty often. The staff are amazing! A sweet employee, Katie, gave my husband the Carolina gold bbq chips to him for free and wrote gift on the bag because he was eye balling them for a while! So sweet, great stuff. read more

Okay, my last review was 2013 and was based upon one visit to Trader Joes. I have to admit now, after several visits, I am a fan of Trader Joes. This is a great place to grocery shop. I can't buy everything I need here but I can get a lot of stuff. Love the selection, and the price, of their wines. We come in frequently and buy a case of wine here. Also great prices on other items from yogurt, milk, vegetables, etc.. I also love their hummus. Damn good stuff. Love the fact that they take Apple Pay. Kudos on this. The only negative is fighting traffic to get to and leaving Trader Joes. Thruway can be a pain in the ass to park and to leave. read more

This is the best grocery store, if you want to buy organic produce at lower price. They have good collection of flowers, small pot plants. They have fresh produce of both organic and non organic.My favorite is California grown Organic Figs(black ones)(seasonal, available now :) ), they are bit expensive then regular ones but completely worth it.They also sell meat, wines, dairy, different cheese varieties. The frozen section consists of Italian, mediterranean, Indian and much more cuisines, ice creams and my favorites are Garlic naan, Mango Mouse Ice cream and mushroom ravioli. They have a wide varieties of oats and all of them taste yummy.Some other products includes soaps, shampoo, Nuts, pasta and pasta sauces, chips, energy bars, dried fruits and much more. They have a complimentary coffee always next to dairy and some samples too. In a single word, this store is All in one. read more