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Trader Joes in San Diego

4.7 (199) 11955 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92128, United States

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San Diego, San Diego County, California, US

Phone: +1 858-673-0526
Site: https://locations.traderjoes.com...

Opening hours

Monday:8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday:8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday:8 AM–9 PM
Thursday:8 AM–9 PM
Friday:8 AM–9 PM
Saturday:8 AM–9 PM
Sunday:8 AM–9 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.7

199 Reviews for Trader Joes 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-14 00:08:53

There are a lot of options to find in Trader Joe’s and the one sells only in season is Thai coconut pancakes(Kanom Krok) it was super delicious that’s too bad I have to wait till next year to eat it again! If possibly sell it whole year please! Oh those are my favourite Indian food(Frozen) that I had to stored in my freezer and I can eat anytime I want! One recommend Mochi mango ice cream that’s soooo good!

Review №2

2023-06-13 07:12:28

Traders Joes has such good products! I love this store. Its very spacious it just got a remodel and added a lot more registers. & feels more spacious! I love their variety of fun new snacks & frozen food its so delicious! & the prices are also reasonable for most items in my opinion.

Review №3

2024-06-02 03:57:36

One of my fav and most visited grocery store. Great product, Great staff. People working there are singing, dancing and saying hello to each other. You can tell when people enjoy their work. And they always do better when they are enjoying it!

Review №4

2023-12-05 01:21:24

Lots of parking at this location. Good place to shop for some unique items. Always nice to visit.

Review №5

2021-09-26 03:09:51

Trader Joes is a wonderful chain that has really good food. Half of it has great clean ingredients and half of it has bad oils and ingredients. This particular location has everything, its a little bit cramped. Basically Trader Joes is great. You wont be disappointed and they are a very straightforward chain with a lot of good products. Its a good value.

Review №6

2022-04-24 23:37:56

I’m a fan of Trader Joe’s in general. But this location is just TOO SMALL. It feels soooo cluttered. If you’re not a fan of claustrophobic spaces I recommend not coming right at opening/closing times or just not at all. Not staged well….The aisles are WAYYYY TOO NARROW!!! Most of the photos I took were with a wide angle lens. They don’t do the narrow spaces any justice.

Review №7

2024-05-13 20:05:41

I had a great customer service experience at Trader Joe’s! One of the crew members Mariah (I apologize if I miss spelled your name) was so helpful and so kind. If Trader Joe’s does any kind of spot lights for their employees or has an employee of the month I feel that Mariah should get recognition for all her hard work and for making shoppers experience so pleasant.

Review №8

2023-12-18 00:18:10

I really like this place. The checkers are really nice. The produce is excellent. They have a nice selection of frozen foods that are different from the basic frozen dinners you fi d in a grocery store. The only drawback is the aisles are a bit crowded when they are busy. The other problem is that the parking lot is very poorly laid out and is very dangerous. It gets full on a weekend and you cant find a place to park. That is not Trader Joes fault. Whoever designed the parking lot was not thinking clearly!

Review №9

2024-02-25 13:33:51

Can’t go wrong with Trader Joe’s. Staff here is friendly and they recently reset the layout to make it more functional. Always busy on Sundays but what you would expect. Would be great if they had a bit more parking.

Review №10

2023-12-22 00:08:45

This location is so much nicer than the Scripps Ranch one. Ive recently taken to shopping here for the past year and half since the staff at the other location are rude and unfriendly. Since they remodeled its become so much more spacious and the crew members here are pretty nice. I was worried that i wouldnt be able to shop at this one because i wasnt sure what the atmosphere was like but, thankfully, its been pretty nice. The only issue i have with this location is that it can get insanely busy even as early as 9 am. The parking lot is atrocious and the parking itself is like being in a battle sometimes, but, i come here super early and grab what i want and leave.

Review №11

2024-04-18 23:39:49

There is a balding gaunt man named Alex who always appears to be in a miserable mood. Im under the impression he does not like working for trader joes or constantly having a bad day. Sad Ive been shopping here for 10 years.

Review №12

2022-08-13 03:27:13

This seems like it would be a good place to work, well staffed with pleasant folks that will take the time to chat. Lots of good groceries and some cool special items. I was in for some Mahi filets. Dont let the fact these are frozen turn you away.. They are vacuum packed and as close to fresh as the day they were packed, we never gota bad one...taste like chicken haha. The unsalted Peanut butter is another go to item for us! Gotta stir it up, and keep it in the fridge but it is probably the way pb was meant to be.

Review №13

2024-04-13 19:16:01

Very nice store, lately its become bigger, so more choices. Very friendly and helpful staff always smiling.

Review №14

2024-05-08 02:32:02

Good store that stays busy. I bought some clam chowder with some spring rolls and some veggies. Convenient little store.

Review №15

2024-05-22 23:20:37

I love the vegan options at trader joes, but rarely go because the checkout system seems so chaotic

Review №16

2021-09-25 16:24:34

I typically love TJs but I have had more than one not so pleasant experiences at this location. Most of the staff are pretty friendly here but on this particular day, a male cashier was waiting on a woman to come back and was holding her place to be checked out. No problem, but all I said was hello! and he responded with Im waiting on someone else, give me a second he was curt and definitely was agitated. I get it, but dont take it out on other customers. Another more pleasant female employee took me in but I did not feel welcome from the previous male cashier. TJs has a higher caliber than the other stores so it is my hope that this cashier was just having a bad day.

Review №17

2020-12-08 16:41:26

Trader joes is the star of frozen gourmet meals.I can always find specific condiment items here. This is a market for food and flowers. Quality specialty items. Clean safe environment.

Review №18

2023-12-14 03:36:38

I was nearby having a meeting so I figured I would get a few things there, the store feels more spacious than the Escondido store, less cramped than Escondido. The staff was friendly and helpful and the products the usual excellent Trader Joe quality

Review №19

2023-12-29 20:00:38

A nice, big TJs. Friendly staff. Easy parking. Generally a 50-50 if everything I need is in stock, definitely harder to find stuff in the evenings.

Review №20

2023-11-08 19:55:51

I ❤️ Trader Joes. I have been shopping at this location for years. The new and improved expansion of the store is terrific!No more narrow store isles to try and navigate especially during busy times.Heres a secret... try to shop at TJs midweek during mid-morning hours. In and out is a breeze. Sunday is the worst, avoid shopping then. Unfortunately the parking lot is still too small. If youre planning on shopping during the weekend, pack your patients while looking for a parking spot.Most of the crew at TraderJoes are friendly and very helpful, and engaging. However there are some crew members that need a personality transplant. Ill be back soon! 😊

Review №21

2023-09-08 22:13:51

Products are as good as any other store. Poway location however it seems a little bit more inclined to serve better the white Anglo community than the rest of us. Having Said that. Not really a problem for me, I have been Mexican only my entire Life. And what the workers do have is, good working habits, so the store is well stocked, organized, and even if they dont give you the Time of day. You know where everything is.

Review №22

2023-02-03 19:55:57

Always a sure place to look for food, as well meatless options

Review №23

2024-04-12 22:51:19

Variety of fresh items and unique frozen foods. Best grocery in town.

Review №24

2023-12-22 18:32:33

Great selection on a wide variety of quality food and beverages. Many identical items less expensive here than at our local Sprouts.

Review №25

2024-01-14 07:02:59

A large store, with a tiny wine section. Good prices compared to local competitors like Stater Brothers and Ralphs.

Review №26

2024-02-20 10:27:37

Best chip selection. Best reusable bag selection. Best nuts & cheese section too!

Review №27

2023-01-16 05:21:12

My husband and I love shopping at Trader Joes! Their selection of food is amazing. I love trying new items that arrive periodically. Their customer service goes above and beyond. My husband was in there a couple of weeks ago and purchased 6 containers of chicken soup, some sourdough bread, and blueberries. I was at home sick with a cold. The lovely young gentleman who helped my husband check out that day gave him some lovely roses for him to give to me! They were so thoughtful and beautiful! Thank you so much!! Ive been shopping at Trader Joes for 20 years!! I love what you all do. Cheers, everyone!

Review №28

2024-04-08 03:06:41

The people who work there are great and helpful, love to shop there.

Review №29

2023-07-13 03:40:44

Trader Joe’s has amazing selections of international cuisines. Naan and garlic naan in the frozen section is the best one I have had. Produce and flowers are fresh and reasonably priced.The employees are always helpful and cheerful.

Review №30

2024-01-11 22:23:34

Well stocked and clean. Friendly staff. Not the best parking lot, always feels chaotic.

Review №31

2023-07-03 22:23:32

Always loved Trader Joe’s, and especially the people who work there always seem upbeat, friendly and helpful - a well-known attribute of TJ? BUT the last several times I visited this particular store I’ve had some staff basically be rude and/or unfriendly - just acting like I’m bothering them or my question is dumb! Questions have been about fairly mundane like where something is located or if they have something or another. These have been stockers or managers. Fortunately this hasn’t included checkout staff.

Review №32

2023-03-18 21:24:28

Going under some construction right now but still organized and clean. It didnt interfere with my shopping. Employees are always always friendly. Whatever the interview process and company moto is, I love it!! I bought my usual macadamia nut mix, beef bone broth (good price and tasty) some and a first for me is mango ice cream bars

Review №33

2023-12-16 02:40:01

Trader Joe’s has everything. I’ve been coming to this location for years. Come by during the holidays and there is always so much they have to offer :)

Review №34

2023-08-10 18:18:22

One of my favorite go-tos for eggs, butter, goat milk, and NUTS!The fresh, flash Pasteurized juices are excellent, too.My latest find is the French Onion(?)...or maybe its plain onion focaccia in the breads selection. Try it with soup.Delicious!Customer Service is always terrific; Trader Joes stands behind every purchase, and attentively listens to customer feedback.The checkers do the same: last week a kind checker noticed my walking cane and quickly summoned help to walk my cart to the car.I appreciate that. 🌻Ive been a TJs customer for over 4 decades. I guess that makes me a Forever Fan ❤️Thank you, Trader Joes!

Review №35

2024-06-04 20:21:50

This location seems to always be busyStaff is great.

Review №36

2024-02-08 12:14:41

Great service. Everyones help you looking for something. Easy checkout.

Review №37

2023-12-16 19:52:03

Great storeLove they finally carry Gorgonzola Dolce cheese!!!Parking is challenging but worth the wait

Review №38

2022-01-31 23:38:21

TJ is always consistent on their produce. Have been going to TJ since 1999

Review №39

2022-04-27 16:50:51

I was really amazed. Great prices and yummy looking stuff. I lived in SD my whole life but never went to a Trader Joes. Had a great experience in the store. My checker Alex was really AMAZING! Explain a lot to me and about there yummy seasonal goodies. I will definitely be coming back.

Review №40

2024-03-22 02:05:33

Love this place, but wish they didnt run out of Organic produce so quickly.

Review №41

2024-01-01 02:39:24

Gourmet foods at the best price. I really appreciate this place, the food and staff.

Review №42

2023-10-09 05:48:22

Good products range.I can get my porto wine.I like there quick packed food like Gaizo, Indian ready food packets.

Review №43

2023-05-27 20:58:10

Great service and selection of items. It’s awesome they bought the neighboring unit so there’s extra room to move about in the store. Parking at this shopping center is terrible. Store is great.

Review №44

2023-07-12 02:06:32

Inexpensive wine - 3 buck Chuck has gone up. Family loves the wine and food. Not a big wine drinker anymore, but the family loves their products. Peace.

Review №45

2023-08-12 03:30:03

Quick shop, high quality food! They just expanded the Carmel Mountain store and its even better.! Its brighter and more spacious. Fun new food too!

Review №46

2023-04-30 19:40:58

Update April 2023 - parking is the same, BUT, the store has expanded by a decent amount of space. They took over the storefront next door and have internally expanded the layout. the aisles are much larger now and the visibility is much better also. Definitely an improvement!Parking lot is not good...layout of the store is small but variety of products is good.

Review №47

2021-11-24 18:43:07

I love trader Joes in general, but this location is tiny and its always a madhouse. Parking is absolutely terrible.Staff is incredible here! Everyone is friendly and helpful like most trader Joes locations, so it makes the experience a positive one even when your shoulder to shoulder shopping with others!

Review №48

2023-10-05 21:47:22

Newly expanded store. Its what you expect from Trader Joes - clean, friendly staff and great food! Parking can be tough here between 11am - 6pm - best to go right after they open or right before they close.

Review №49

2024-03-01 23:51:07

Trader Joes seems to always have what I need at a reasonable price

Review №50

2024-05-26 04:55:53

Find lots of cool, treats, worth going in....

Review №51

2023-06-10 16:53:21

Now that the poway Trader Joe’s got bigger, I feel so much at ease shopping there. There is nothing they can do about the parking lot which is always so cram but overall good experience

Review №52

2022-04-11 18:39:51

Love this place the staff is always friendly, I recently bought a salad and as i was leaving notice i was charged for 2 salads so i went back to dispute and the manager gave me the credit + gave me a free salad. For me this is big because this tells me the kind of integrity Trader Joe’s has. Keep up the good work Trader Joe 😀

Review №53

2022-04-24 15:30:47

This is one of my favorite TJs locations. It has a very warm atmosphere which is so different from the large supermarkets who tend to be literally cold and uninviting. The staff here is so nice and very helpful and store appeared to be fully stocked.

Review №54

2023-06-28 01:32:23

Ms Natali told me “be patient” while I was next in line at traders joes in Carmel mountain.. never has this happened to me since I started doing business with this store in 1998.Why did Ms Natali say “be patient” to me? ? It is unknown.What was I doing when she told me that?I was next in line and I was trying to help Ms Natali, so I thought, by slowly moving the cart that was in front of me. I probably misjudged the customer who had just paid in front of me and had only one shopping bag in hands. I thought that the customer was not going to use the cart since Ms Natali had already given the customer the shopping bag while the cart was still in front of me.Advice: Natali requires a lot of training, perhaps she was in a hurry or something occurred at work or her personal life; however, there is no excuse for treating customers in a disrespectful manner.

Review №55

2022-12-29 21:58:19

Even if I dont need anything I just love going to TJs. The store manager gave our baby a Thanksgiving headband and 2 days before Christmas she recognized us and gave her a Christmas one!

Review №56

2023-04-27 12:32:15

All TJs are great but I love this location. The store is a good size which always lends its hand to a better selection/variety of food items.

Review №57

2018-04-25 02:05:51

Ive been shopping at Trader Joes since the late 1970s (Arroyo Parkway store in Pasadena) and Ive watched them go from a market that specialized in uncommon beers and wines, European snacks, and many varieties of cheeses to a store so complete that I do 95% of my shopping there. I love their sampling station and have discovered tasty new favorites. I also appreciate their pricing and returns policies. GREAT store and company.

Review №58

2022-01-23 18:11:08

Always great to stock up while in the Lower 48.

Review №59

2021-09-30 20:17:10

Nicely stocked store. I was looking for a spice and asked one of the store employees. She directed me right to it. She was super helpful. I will definitely go back to this location. Perhaps at an earlier time. It got quite crowded at noon. Still a very nice store.

Review №60

2023-03-04 22:22:15

TJ CM management: READ THIS!!!I want to acknowledge KAYLA & ELVIN at TJs Carmel Mountain for their incredibly excellent, above and beyond customer service. Lost an earring while shopping, and I was almost in tears. I just said that it was very sentimental to me. Drew a picture of the earring and gave Kayla my cell #, but left feeling it was pretty hopeless. Then, the next day at 12:47p, I received a voicemail from Kayla telling me Elvin found my earring while sweeping and turned it into the desk!!!! I mean, he could have just swept it up and tossed it with the rest of the stuff. But, he didnt. This very considerate young man brought it to Kayla, who then called me. Neither Kayla or Elvin HAD to do anything for me; they could have easily just blown it off. But, they didnt. So, I went and picked it up from Kayla and at that time shared they were a gift from my Dad (the most wonderful, loving man and incredible human being) who passed last March 30 (wont ever get over losing him - the BEST DAD IN THE WORLD - and am very raw about the upcoming anniversary of his passing this month). Could have hugged Kayla soooo hard, didnt meet Elvin but wanted to hug him too, and walked out the door a bit teary but so happy and relieved!! Then, I heard my name called and there was Kayla, with flowers for me!! What?! Such kindness and empathy feels so rare these days, but its alive, well and thriving at the TJs Carmel Mountain. I really hope people see this review.

Review №61

2017-11-17 20:47:19

I love Trader Joes. They have organic produce, lots of variety and unique products. I always have to try something I have never had. I love their flowers, very reasonably priced, too. And the folks that work there seem quite happy.

Review №62

2020-02-27 06:20:08

I always shop at the Trader Joes on Carmel Mt. Road. The store has a welcoming atmosphere and they carry a large variety of food items from fresh produce, salads, and meals to even dog food and toiletries. They also carry vegetarian food and unique food items found only there. The employees are pleasant and professional and the casual atmosphere of the store makes shopping more enjoyable compared to the average grocery store. Recommend this Trader Joes.

Review №63

2022-05-01 17:02:55

How cool... I posted a review about this TJs being an ice box inside and having a poor local beer selection. It looks like they read my review because both items have been remedied!! Temperature is now pretty reasonable and they have a great local beer selection!! Kudos!!!

Review №64

2022-03-04 08:07:43

Great place!Love their banana yogurt.Cheapest bananas.Helpful and friendly staff!Also I wont forget Lisett one of their managers who made me smile when I felt down...she gave a sweet bouquet of flowers 🌸🌷when i told her I was blue. Very sweet and all staff are very friendly and welcoming.

Review №65

2024-01-19 00:17:20

Love the new set up aisles are great

Review №66

2019-09-17 09:54:28

This is a tiny Trader Joes. I mean tiny. I did not get a good vibe here maybe it was the claustrophobic dynamic. We were able to get our core Trader Joes items but I dont see us ever coming back to this location.Dont get me wrong we love Trader Joes. We just didnt get that friendly vibe plus it was small.Oh oh, I will say the checker was very nice.All in all with various locations within a decent distance from us Trader Joes will still a significant chunk of our grocery money.

Review №67

2019-02-08 06:33:34

First of all its trader Joe hes so you know that its one of the greatest and most reasonably priced stores for value. I realize that they might I have a million options but they have the right options at a perfect price and whats more is you never have to worry about overspending. My favorite part is going to get a quick snack and then shopping they always have a wide selection of snacks and often many vegan options and vegetarian options. I do like that they offer organic and its not something that can break the bank the way that whole foods does I love whole foods too but trader Joes has equally awesome organic options for a fraction of the price I love you trader Joes

Review №68

2022-08-03 03:25:48

I love trader joes but this place definitely breaks safety protocols, especially regarding expired/unsigned fire extinguishers. There also didn’t seem to be enough fire extinguishers, which goes against the safety code.

Review №69

2021-04-09 22:21:55

Trader Joes is an excellent grocery store. Milk is the cheapest in town. They also have organic grass fed beef & chicken, terrific nuts & cheese selection, unsweetened apple sauce, and a good frozen food selection for those meals after a long day at the office. Recommended.

Review №70

2023-05-06 02:53:24

Bananas are cheaper than Costco in traders joe. $0.19 each. I bought in Traders joe because I need yellow bananas without damage.

Review №71

2017-01-28 07:53:01

I love Trader Joes and this is a really nice and clean store with great employees like most Trader Joes but it is a smaller store than most and thus it has a limited inventory compared to others I shop at. You will find most things you like from a Trader Joes here but like on a recent trip here there were several items I buy from the Escondido store that werent available at this store because of its size.

Review №72

2017-01-06 09:17:51

Love Trader Joes all the time, not only for their wine selection but everything else. Fresh, fairly priced, delicious. This one in particular is super clean and well distributed. Highly recommended.

Review №73

2020-12-25 16:08:04

Hi. Ive only shopped at one grocery store since the pandemic. Trader Joes. The employees & their routines make me feel safe. I shop less often & buy more. I look forward to going & consider shopping at Traders to be entertainment. Thank you. Susan (senior citizen)

Review №74

2022-05-28 20:16:32

I love their TJs branded items, especially their spices! 21 Seasoning Salute and Everyday Seasoning are absolute staples in our house. I enjoy their Plantain Chips and Sweet Potato chips at a much better price than the name brands.

Review №75

2018-05-21 11:45:23

Top pick for quick shopping with specialty items. Lots of prepared food choices that are good lunches for work. Perfect when you are entertaining. Nice baked goods. Wines galore with good house brands. The flyer points out specials youll want to try but mightve overlooked.

Review №76

2017-07-01 03:14:28

Anything and everything youd expect from trader Joes: unbelievable friendly staff, great products, one of very few places in San Diego I can buy my kosher meat, decent prices. Keep it up guys if you see this review! Youre doing great.

Review №77

2019-04-28 23:02:43

Always friendly and helpful. A lot of options to choose from and the employees are always able to help you find what you are looking for. Trader Joe’s has a small hometown feel the moment you walk in the door until you check out. Keep it up!

Review №78

2018-05-30 01:15:10

Ive been going to TJs in Carmel Mountain for almost 20 years. My main source for just about all of my food. I also come here because the people who work here are great. They are always helpful whether it is finding something on the shelves or looking in the back for new arrivals. I also love that they sample food and drinks.

Review №79

2017-01-28 17:46:47

Clean, decent selection, friendly staff. Slight pricey, but you have to expect that for a Trader Joes and all their fresh, organic products. Parking here is difficult, but thats because of the little shopping area its in. Wish it was a slightly bit bigger, but TJ in general tend to run on the small side.

Review №80

2020-09-10 00:10:13

#OMG seriously, I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who doesn’t LOVE TJ’s...People don’t say, “it’s ok!”, they say “WE LOVE TRADER JOE’S”, and for so many reasons -too many to list here, and everyone has their own special thing they love about TJ’s. One aspect that is universal is that they hire super great employees. They are always willing and very happy to help you! You will NOT get that service at any other grocery store! Meet you at TJ’s....

Review №81

2021-01-24 16:06:39

This location is smaller than their other stores, but they are able to stock all my favorite items. You cant go wrong with Trader Joes. The staffs are super friendly and helpful.

Review №82

2021-07-03 02:24:56

Trader Joes is not my only grocery store, but it is my favorite grocery store. Great service and many brands of TJ products I love . . . And their flowers are favorites. Easy in and out.

Review №83

2023-01-13 08:05:04

I love Trader Joes but so far, none in Saint George Utah. Its disappointing, for sure. Ive heard theyre coming, but Im not holding my breath.

Review №84

2020-02-25 17:48:52

I love this place. The staff is so friendly and ready to help whenever you cannot find what you’re looking for. The food is fresh and the isles are always clean. I love Trader Joe’s

Review №85

2019-01-05 03:56:47

Clean, organized, friendly employees and never a long wait - this place has got it goin on. 👍 so many good products. Nice wine selection. They don’t have as many salads as other places but still a good shopping place.

Review №86

2024-01-16 20:08:00

Ever since the expansion, its much easier to get around the store. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Review №87

2021-07-25 04:20:50

Aside from the known excellent selection of produce, fresh meats, healthy yogurts, delicious frozen veggies and prepared dishes and desserts... the staff is so very friendly and helpful! Always a pleasure to shop here.

Review №88

2017-07-11 19:24:04

Is there anyone who doesnt love Trader Joes? Two-Buck Chuck (now $3.00), good prices on milk and eggs. Basic food items, nearly always of very good quality and decently priced. Plus all kinds of odd little things you didnt realize existed. A changing selection of frozen items. Good frozen fish section.

Review №89

2021-05-01 15:02:16

What do you really need to say about Trader Joes? It has almost everything you could want, good prices and the staff is awesome. People say the CMR location is small but we love it.

Review №90

2020-09-10 16:56:20

Trader Joes has a number of good items not available elsewhere. Does not have all standard brands or toiletries.This outlet has better covid safety than other types of stores.

Review №91

2017-01-03 17:34:18

Absolutely fantastic place for affordable, easy to prepare meal solutions of all different dietary preferences. Dont want to dice onions tonight? Buy them pre-diced! Dont want to cook a meal from scratch? Grab a surprisingly tasty frozen option. Despite the fact that this location is an absolute nightmare at most times of the day, I still shop here several times a week.

Review №92

2023-04-24 04:03:04

Clean, organized and friendly workers. This Trader Joes is undergoing a huge renovation project. They bought the space next to them that used to be occupied by Hallmark and extended the store. The isles are now huge.

Review №93

2022-02-07 07:21:54

For a trader Joe it a ok store. Friendly serivce. Cashier were polite and courtes.This store was busy but they still made you feel welcome. Yes I recommend them.

Review №94

2021-04-15 00:46:08

First time here, has all the essentials a home needs. Plus they have a variety of organic products that are healthy options.Courteous staff and spacious makes this place very comfortable for everyday shopping.

Review №95

2019-10-10 17:44:13

Carmel Mountain and Mira Mesa alike, always clean with friendly staff. I love their sampling station, trying new things, and having a tiny cup of coffee. So much easier to get around compared to shopping in supermarkets.

Review №96

2022-03-13 21:31:58

Busy on Sunday. Nice staff. Everything good and fresh goods are fresh. One of my favorite stores. Beware of the chocolate aisle. They are addictive.

Review №97

2022-01-09 19:28:42

Love Trader Joes! Absolutely fabulous experience every time. Only complaint is the busy parking lot, but, its Carmel Mtn. Everywhere in Carmel Mountain is a busy parking lot 🤷‍♀️

Review №98

2023-08-25 01:27:53

Trader Joes is.....Trader Joes. Its so good that you go there just to pick up a few things and you leave with bags of goodies!

Review №99

2024-06-04 04:44:54

Great foodie experience!

Review №100

2022-05-03 21:14:46

Even though its a small store the space its evenly distributed...but now with the commercial event called Mother s Day they have overpacked the entrance with -it seems to me- with too much flowers..leaving small space to walk in or out at the same time...where one of the two persons would have to wait that the other one goes in or out....It seems -as it happens else where in the world i have been to- no County Agency supervises the Security Hazards Prevention in this city ...Or does it ??

Review №101

2019-08-27 19:08:12

Who doesnt love Trader Joes? I just need to hold myself back from going there all of the time because I spend way to much buying all the goodies. Here are some of our favorites: Flowers!! A good variety at a good price! Cards!! Who can beat the value here? Wine and beer selection! Cheese! OMG, whats not to love? Try a bit of everything and add a baguette and salami to the mix! Snacks for days- seaweed, chocolate chip cookie bucket, granola bars, chocolates, peanut butter pretzels, chips, do I need to go on? I stay away from the pre packaged salads and wraps and sushi.

Review №102

2017-11-20 21:03:34

Always a great experience at Trader Joes! Its close to Thanksgiving but everything advertised was in stock. Sampled a delicious sweet bread and was checked out by a very pleasant associate!

Review №103

2019-08-25 06:56:02

These are the best Trader Joes products, according to customersFavorite Overall: Mandarin Orange Chicken. ...Favorite Bakery Item: Danish Kringle. ...Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. ...Favorite Condiment: Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. ...Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels.

Review №104

2017-10-28 16:52:10

Not quite sure why, but Im always treated rather poorly when I try to shop here. For some reason the staff always seems standoffish or even confrontational. Maybe its because Im a tall man of color but its really off putting. I dont like using the race card but Ive no other conclusions to draw. Im definitely not a tough guy thug type, so I dont understand why Ive been met with such hostility my attempts to shop there. Sadly, this is the only place I know that sells the Japanese foods I grew up with.

Review №105

2015-05-27 02:22:35

I love everything about Trader Joes! The selection, the prices, and the location. Many of my favorite foods are found at Trader Joes. The Trader Joes located in Carmel Mountain Ranch is in a very nice suburban area strip mall. It is located across the street from many restaurants and outlet stores. The staff at this Traders Joes is always helpful. If you cant find something or something isnt out of the floor they dont hesitate to stop what they are doing and locate your item or look it up when it will be back in stock. As all Trader Joes, they offer free food samples.. I have found many of my favorite foods through sampling! Recommend highly!

Review №106

2023-06-01 04:03:33

Thank you so much for renovating this shop!! Finally gets bigger! Now I don’t have to go to Scripps Ranch.

Review №107

2021-02-27 05:18:10

Fantastic experience. Always well stocked, always plenty of staff available to assist with questions, immaculately clean and organized, friendly staff, person count monitoring, sanitized carts, wipes and packing station provided and amazing food.

Review №108

2019-10-01 18:03:29

Always in the nick of time traveling out of town we needed to stop for some goods for us as well as fresh flowers we spotted the Trader Joe’s it’s smaller than the usual ones but still busy everything fresh everything good delicious food to go shopping and of course the whole team working like clockwork they will stop and say hello the registers move along pretty quickly with a conversation as well it’s Trader Joe’s how much can you say about it they have got just about everything you need and if you’re on the road you usually find one which is very Nice to know when you are in a place that you’re not familiar with.

Review №109

2023-02-22 07:53:56

If Trader Joes can continue to sell their eggs at same price as before, then others must be gouging!?! LOVE SHOPPING AT TRADER JOES!!!!!

Review №110

2019-12-06 05:15:00

This is the Carmel Mtn location. Its okay. It wasnt as clean as Ive seen it before. The atmosphere seemed a little down. Fortunately we did have a very pleasant cashier named Amber P.

Review №111

2019-03-07 22:31:02

People there are very helpful. They helped me find a lot of stuff when I was sub-shopping for my wife.One person even checked their computer database to see if they stocked a particular item.Thanks for a great experience!

Review №112

2020-01-25 21:17:17

Awesome food selection, sandwich shop portion was slower than pouring frozen molasses in Antarctica with several people in line, only one person both taking orders and making sandwiches while other associates watched or wandered around looking busy.

Review №113

2019-10-01 03:14:06

Always love TJs! Could use some new snack type foods but overall love their stores....the snacks & free little cups of coffee are great too, esp when its an organic brand...its the little things lol

Review №114

2021-10-09 23:42:46

Who doesnt love Trader Joes? Current obsession 8s the Cinnamon Coffee Cake Muffins! So glad I stumbled onto them!

Review №115

2017-06-30 22:51:04

I was unable to find one of m.y regular items. When the checker asked me if I had found everything I wanted, I mentioned this item to him. He immediately went to the service desk where he and and another employee looked up my item on the computer and found that it had come in that morning but was still on the pallet. The service desk employee immediately went to the back of the store and got my temporarily out of stock item for me. WOW WHAT SERVICE - NICE. Ray Mitchell

Review №116

2022-12-19 04:00:49

Love Trader Joes food and goodies. Small parking lot and store, always busy! Be prepared.

Review №117

2023-08-01 18:50:18

Its OK, just not my type if store. I may be crucified by a lot of TJ fans for saying this.

Review №118

2023-05-29 23:58:55

The store itself is nice, clean, and quite spacious. Parking situation is a bit messy though

Review №119

2021-02-04 21:20:40

A little crowded but they are controlling entry to minimize folks being too close. Good selection of fruit and veggies. Have to remember my bags next time!

Review №120

2023-01-21 19:10:22

Lots of customers bit quick check out with plenty of cashiers working. We love this place!

Review №121

2021-06-15 22:53:41

Unexpectedly disappointed with the quality of their bagged produce, especially the arugula and mushrooms. Went bad before date on items. Waste of money. First time at that store, first time to happen at TJ.

Review №122

2021-08-08 17:38:20

Its TJs. Good, healthy food at reasonable prices. And I dont have to walk two football fields to get 3 items. Quick checkout.

Review №123

2022-01-13 21:40:44

Just a great place to shop...prices are great ! Great fried rice and love their frozen sword fish. From great cookies to breads and veggies! All around great place !

Review №124

2019-09-29 01:47:45

Better organic collection then sprouts or in many cases even Costco. Price effective with house brands. Must try seleted premium wines during Christmas

Review №125

2022-11-08 22:22:22

It was a bit confusing. New ro the store a lot of people and they were restocking foods. Still a great place helpful people.

Review №126

2021-06-17 01:01:34

Nice selection of products, decent prices and knowledgeable staff. You can find items there that you cant find in other places. Enjoyed the visit.

Review №127

2022-05-31 21:24:56

Who does not like Traders Joe’s? Well located and always fun to shop at as you will always find something there….check for your own gratification and discover

Review №128

2017-06-20 23:05:01

Lot of quality products. Groceries and frozen options are great. If you are a beer lover You can always find different kind of craft beers here.

Review №129

2018-10-14 00:05:35

This is my favorite for special things like macaroons, salami, brushetta, salads and healthy to go lunches. Everyone is very friendly and the store is fun for children to go to as well. There are alot of healthy options here.

Review №130

2022-08-29 05:28:03

Its a best place for buying very good quality fresh vegetables, Milk, Poultry, breads, Ice cream, Alcohol in a smaller quantity with best price.

Review №131

2019-12-27 20:25:37

Very nice Trader joes..very clean, professional..good prices for top notch everything..Its I an uper classy part of town,a lot of different types of people..altho the parking lot is a bit small even tho its stretches for a while...tractor J oes, l&l barbeque, Indian cuizine,Ralphs,El polo loco..a very good sushi place,mMcdonalds,Champaign brunch...a couple banks, Greek gyro place..very good one btw...PRETTY much every thing you can imagine (as far as food goes anyhow...THEY also have Z pizza,..OVER ALL AS FAR AS FOOD GOES THEY ARE TOP NOTCH! I HIGHLY RECOMm🤙👍👍👍👍end

Review №132

2023-01-21 01:18:08

Trader joes is great, except the store is too tight. This location needs to expand or move

Review №133

2019-09-18 16:45:51

Whether I am in St. Louis, Bellingham, San Diego, or Spokane I know I can find go at cheddar cheese, goat yogurt, gluten-free breads, rice snack crackers, and the their three ingredient dark choc honey mints!

Review №134

2019-05-21 19:05:08

Me and my friends car battery died in the parking lot during our lunch break. A TJ employee named Makai came over and asked if we needed help and without hesitation grabbed his car and jumper cables and like a true gentlemen got us up and running just in time to head back to work. TJ is lucky to have him!

Review №135

2023-07-04 18:47:43

Its expensive, but for san diego normal prices. It has a lot of options to choose from and plenty of parking

Review №136

2023-05-04 21:01:02

Trader Joes has a great variety of vegan choices and good quality food

Review №137

2021-04-12 02:36:58

The people and products are of consistent quality and have good hearts. My favorite place to shop. Service is incomparable to other grocers

Review №138

2022-05-24 08:57:43

Very clean store and super friendly staffs.The produce looked very fresh.They have everything you need.

Review №139

2022-07-03 19:56:49

Great store. Love all the healthy and awesome things they have that regular stores dont have. Worth it!

Review №140

2022-08-11 12:58:54

A very good, well stocked store with excellent staff. This location however, is tough to park and very tight.

Review №141

2023-12-10 14:35:49

I love flowers and food is always fresh

Review №142

2022-09-01 20:01:57

Cant go wrong with Trader Joes, and although the parking lot can get crowded depending on the day and time that you go, I eventually find parking.

Review №143

2018-07-23 01:41:40

Always great at Trader Joes. Everyone knows it so not much to say. Stock unique items that are great and the staff are always very helpful and friendly.

Review №144

2021-07-06 21:09:39

Love trader joes for all the groceries need. I am able to find pretty much everything all the time. Staff is super delightful.

Review №145

2023-09-22 22:34:59

I ❤️ this store! Carried great food items.

Review №146

2016-10-21 18:29:41

Smaller than your average Joe. HaPleasant experience, but lacking in some variety compared to others. They still have all my beers though. WooO.

Review №147

2023-02-26 18:21:48

Best grocery store hands down! Price… selection … every thing is the best

Review №148

2021-04-18 20:21:06

Great selection of small portion foods.Good deals on decent wine. Healthy options with friendly team members.

Review №149

2023-03-11 06:48:30

The Team is so helpful every time we shop there. Parking is extremely challenging, so be patient

Review №150

2021-10-20 04:12:32

Trader joes is special for many reasons. They have an amazing selection of not so common groceries that you must try.

Review №151

2017-09-18 01:13:58

I love this Trader Joes! Friendly, helpful staff. Can be hard to park, and its a busy area, so not being in a huge hurry is advised.

Review №152

2019-05-16 14:28:19

Trader joes is always awesome too bad that most of the people that go there to shop look at you if you were stealing or that you do not deserve to be there. happens everytine in different locations.

Review №153

2021-03-06 22:34:46

Same good stuff. The Covid protocols implemented there have slowed the shopping experience considerably. No longer a good place to go if you are in a hurry.

Review №154

2020-01-27 02:54:05

Love going here for sandwich supplies and veggies. The free samples are awesome too. Employees are super friendly and helpful

Review №155

2019-11-25 15:25:08

In theme with the trader Joes brand you can find grape one-of-a-kind trader Joes products, friendly staff, and ample parking.

Review №156

2021-05-25 04:07:57

Trader Joes is one of my favorites places for groceries. Great quality merchandise and friendly staff.

Review №157

2020-12-30 16:39:51

Hey hey. The best place to get all those yummy foods you dont want to make from scratch. Great place to pickup so many different types of food 🥝

Review №158

2023-10-06 21:05:15

Trader Joes is one of our go to grocery places. This and Sprouts. Always great prices and awesome people that work there.

Review №159

2021-09-17 08:35:23

Fresh, good prices. Plenty of people to help.Love the Carmel Mt location. Fast check out clean and friendly. 😁

Review №160

2023-10-03 00:21:31

Great stuff, decent price, excellent service.

Review №161

2020-02-26 02:07:09

Love the selection of well thought out items/ foods bought from all over the world. Their Homecare and self care products are the best go to’s.

Review №162

2017-09-30 22:58:15

Always a pleasure shopping at Trader Joes where someone helps me to find everything on my list! The quality and variety of their products is excellent.

Review №163

2023-02-01 04:02:40

Found everything on my grocery list. Check out was fast, the staff was friendly.

Review №164

2021-08-30 19:51:51

My first time in and it was well organized and clean. It was pretty busy but nice small shop feel

Review №165

2019-11-01 06:21:47

Produce does not last, fish can be old, but the employees make this a four star review. They are amazing.

Review №166

2019-09-09 01:42:18

Kalan was an awesome cashier. Interacted nicely with my kiddos, offered them stickers and made nice conversations. Really nice young guy!

Review №167

2019-08-17 23:52:34

Very busy store. Prices fair. Staff usually obliging.Quality of TJs products range from pretty good to awful.

Review №168

2017-10-22 20:20:19

Wow! Love this store,was at one in Arizona a couple of years ago. It is a great store,clean,with great prices,and a great selection of a wide array of food and drinks.

Review №169

2016-12-28 05:14:50

Shopping here for years since theyve opened... Never one complaint! Always clean, stoked and friendly. Love the employees

Review №170

2024-01-12 18:00:32

Always good with lovely staffing

Review №171

2021-01-11 02:21:40

Shelves were a little bare (Covid... What are you going to do? ) but what was there was good and as always the staff were exceptional

Review №172

2020-10-22 15:25:48

Like everything about store except parking. Trader Joes doesnt seem to select locations based on parking availability. This store, like most other locations in the area, is parking deficient.

Review №173

2022-10-03 20:15:38

Always good stuff here. TJ complements our Ralphs & Costco shopping

Review №174

2022-03-28 03:25:31

Nice and clean place. High quality and tasty products. You can find here unique tasty and healthy products.

Review №175

2023-09-09 02:30:54

Love this place. Want one near my house.

Review №176

2019-11-23 22:32:16

Delicious, original, and sometimes healthy foods. I love their snack selection. Also the samples in the back are good!

Review №177

2022-12-27 23:10:46

Love this store. Always fond something amazing to try

Review №178

2024-03-18 21:26:57

Gets really busy and parking is a pain but the store is clean, well stocked and efficient.

Review №179

2019-09-04 19:59:29

Its always great. The checkers are always super friendly and I love when they get all their seasonal goodies in!

Review №180

2023-06-14 03:19:54

Super Clean and well stocked. Great Prices!!

Review №181

2019-12-28 20:03:20

Who doesnt like trader joes?Although i miss the really cute reusable shopping bags they use to have several years ago :(

Review №182

2023-08-08 19:53:33

The staff here is super friendly and always ready to help you.

Review №183

2019-05-04 03:57:03

They have wonderful products and great prices. Wish there were more of them in the state. I have to travel a good distance to get to them.

Review №184

2017-04-25 17:50:02

Great marketplace with healthy food options and the staff always seems to be happy. The store is well kept and stocked.

Review №185

2021-01-08 16:15:21

We can always count on Trader joes to be stocked and clean. The staff is super nice and helpful too!

Review №186

2021-08-17 20:01:29

Great staff, even the store is smaller than others it still has a great selection.

Review №187

2014-08-26 18:08:08

Smallish Trader Joes in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Good selection of organic vegetables and prepared salads. Friendly staff.

Review №188

2022-06-21 04:31:07

Always a great experience ..... Friendly and helpful staff.. lots of frozen dinner options

Review №189

2023-12-22 03:05:23

Amazing selection of interesting foods. Good prices.Friendly staff

Review №190

2016-12-09 17:08:38

Parking is always a chore but the staff is always nice, the store is clean, they have bathrooms and of course...trader joes is awesome

Review №191

2021-03-27 20:09:30

Always impressed with how money I can spend on food and still be healthy.Healthy is Wealth! So whos shopping with me?

Review №192

2022-06-02 22:16:43

Great placeGreat Employees, always a good experience!Fun exciting foods

Review №193

2018-01-27 18:18:37

Parking is always crowded at trader Joes especially on holidays.worse parking at trader Joes shopping store ever they need to make a better trader Joes parking spot so cars can get out of the parking lot especially during lunch time and break time and holidays, every day is very hard to get out of the parking lot especially in traders Joes shopping area

Review №194

2023-08-16 03:14:45

Very clean and organized. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Parking is always a struggle.

Review №195

2020-12-05 19:10:19

I like TJ but this one is not the best they keep the line going for 10-15 min Ralph is 3 min walk and there is never a line + you can get everything you need in one place

Review №196

2020-02-11 20:11:05

I love their seasonal dark mint chocolate cookies.. I wish they carry it all year around.

Review №197

2023-05-27 14:54:23

This is a fairly large Trader Joe’s and it’s very nice

Review №198

2018-05-08 01:44:15

Love Trader Joes shop for all my groceries there. Have great products.

Review №199

2021-11-13 23:49:01

Great staff. Quality products. Only downside is the parking lot.