Trader Joe's

Brandon74

I love Trader Joe's but haven't been there lately.

Things that I have gotten there that I like....

Turkey Burgers
Avocados
Cocoa Almond Butter (Healthier and even better than Nuttella)
Hamburgers
Cheese Curls (These are the bomb. They are better than Cheetos)

Could probably think of more too.

Roeri011

You have to buy their Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip!!!

oh, forgot about that - and the cilantro and chive greek yogurt dip. SO good.

Oh...I need to try that Cilantro and chive Greek yogurt dip! Sounds tasty!

Question - never tried these dips before - is it a standard kinda dip that you would use for carrots or tortilla type chips? What do you guys typically dip in these dips?

I've used the Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt dip in sandwiches, on carrots, and straight from the tub :embarassed:

ryovanovich

Sure these have all been listed by now:

GREAT Nut selection, raw, salted, flavored, etc
.Hummus is excellent
Lots of sauces (Thai Green Curry, Red Curry, Choppino, etc)
Pizza dough
LF Cottage Cheese is best tasting IMO
Good selection of pre-frozen fish (mahi-mahi, black cod, ruffy)

tigtigs

I love the place...so fun to just walk around and see what the new items are. :-)

ShaneOSX

you had better get your extra cash ready ...these guys make you pay through the nose for "feeling cool" while you shop in this trumped up hippy shop....:) No I dont shop there, I have better ways of spending my money. most of this is tongue in cheek but it really is kind of how I feel about the place.

That's how I feel about Whole Foods, so I get where you're coming from.

There is some truth to this, but if you make your choices correctly, then it is very affordable.

Not sure where all these cheap stores you guys shop at are, but in my experience Trader Joe's is the cheapest grocery store in New York City. Far cheaper than Fresh Direct, Whole Foods, Food Emporium, etc., and certainly cheaper than bodegas and such. Maybe Target is in competition for lower prices, but even that varies from item to item.

ShannonMpls

you had better get your extra cash ready ...these guys make you pay through the nose for "feeling cool" while you shop in this trumped up hippy shop....:) No I dont shop there, I have better ways of spending my money. most of this is tongue in cheek but it really is kind of how I feel about the place.

I shop at Trader Joe's because I like the selection AND the prices. Organic produce is far cheaper at TJs than other stores in my area (carrots, broccoli, bagged spinach). The hummus is cheaper, cheese is ALWAYS cheaper, Greek yogurt is a full dollar less ($4.99 when it's $5.99 or $5.79 at Target for the same quantity). I've never seen frozen wild salmon priced as low as it is at Trader Joe's. I buy their brand of Cheerios for my son at $1.99 a box, and it's rarely that low on sale elsewhere. Nature's Path Pumpkin Flax Granola is $2 less at TJs than other stores. And the pasta sauce I buy, no salt added and organic, is $2.39 - that is very low for the quality.

I'm most definitely a bargain shopper, and TJs fits perfectly in my budget.

sheclimbsrocks

I love trader joe's for their exotic snacks. For instance sesame-honey almonds / cashews or dark chocolate honey mints. They also have greener toiletries.

What I don't like about trader joe's is that you can't find staple food items because most of their food is 'heat & eat' or semi-prepared. For instance, I couldn't find lasagna noodles but I could find frozen lasagna. I also remember their produce being heavily wrapped in pvc wrap. That's bad for the environment and bad for our health.

I don't usually shop their, but when I do it's for treats!

krystleeanne

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mspris2u

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jrwatson87

pineapple mango salsa on top of any of the fresh fish they offer, their turkey breast sandwich meat and provolone is the best, apple butter is good, and if you are craving Indian or Thai and can't cook (like me), they have good sauces that take the guesswork out.

pinkyleigh83

I buy about 90% of our food from TJs.

They have these blueberry cheesecake ice cream wedges that are new, SO good! Only 100 calories a wedge so they are a nice sweet treat. Like those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars but in blueberry cheesecake form. Try them!!

The good:

sprouted whole wheat fiber bread
Cilantro jalapeño hummus
Cilantro dressing
Chile lime chicken burgers are pretty yummy.
Ground turkey, ground turkey patties
Organic grass fed beef when we do red meat
Longboard tortilla chips are really good
Fat free black bean dip
Queso dip
White cheddar puffs
ridge chips
They have pretty good desserts; cookies, various chocolate covered everything, frozen/bakery desserts....for the once in a while splurge. My husband really likes their Powerberries.
Tomato Basil marinara (they also,have an organic version) is popular
Pizza dough, 3 varieties
Pico de gallo salsa is always fresh & flavorful
Chicken breakfast sausage, my son loves it.
Cracked wheat sourdough bread, my husband loves it.
Frozen fruit/veggies. Lots of good choices! I love their grilled onions & peppers!
Trimmed & clean green beans, in refrigerated section.
Orange chicken, frozen section. Really good!
Frozen organic brown rice. Just toss a bag (each has 2 c of rice) in the microwave for 3 min....done!
Polenta, in a tube by the pasta
Balsamic glaze, I love it!
Tomato paste in the tube, less waste than a can.
'Just the leaves' romaine
Organic produce & veggies.
Honey wheat pretzel sticks
Vanilla almond granola cereal, husband loves it.
A basil plant!
Roast beef, no nitrates & it's good.
Turkey jerky, teriyaki
100 calorie dark chocolate bars


The only thing I haven't liked there are there whole wheat pretzels, they just aren't good. But they encourage you to try new things & if you don't like something they'll easily let you return it.

Forgot to mention APPLE CINNAMON STICKS! Delicious, add it to vanilla yogurt (or ice cream for a splurge).
Their version of Ritz crackers are good & don't have high fructose corn syrup like Ritz do.

cookieluvsya

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