Trader Joe's
amcmillan730
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I've never been to one... but there's one near work that I'm contemplating checking out. Anyone have any opinions to share? Foods to get? Is it expensive? etc...
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
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Trader Joe's is my FAVORITE GROCERY STORE EVER!! Aside from Uwajimaya's, but that's cuz I'm asian....0
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Unfortunately we live in Texas and there isn't one in our whole state but I've heard really good things about it. Some say it is a cheaper version of Whole Foods.0
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Great store! Just like anywhere, look at the nutritional value of things... I always get my flowers there... cheap! Good food, lots of healthy stuff... and lots of unhealthy stuff that is super yummy!0
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I loooove Trader Joes0
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I Love Trader Joe's. My favorite products are
-Roasted Seaweed (only 30 calories/serving)
-Almond Milk
-Soy Chorizo
-100 calorie pita breads
-Smoked Gouda Light
-100% pure Stevia extract (1 oz bottle)
-Chickenless strips
-Veggie Sausage
-Chicken burgers (when I ate meat)
-Hummus
-Olive Tapenade...
The list goes on! But those are things I always have at home..0 -
I need to check it out. It's just not the most convenient for me...0
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My kids love the Super Nutty Toffy Cluster cereal. Not exactly diet friendly but it sure tastes good.
Prices are good and bad depending on what it is and what you're comparing too.0 -
its a great store with great products / produce. I trust it over most chain grocery stores and their fresh flowers are amazing!0
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I LOVE Trader Joe's! The items they sell are mostly their own brand, so most of the stuff is cheaper than in a regular store. Their products are natural or organic, making them better for you. I really enjoy their greek yogurt or their everything crackers. Their peanut butter has no sugar in it, making it wonderful! The down side is they are limited in their variety of foods. I don't usually buy my cleaning supplies or paper products from them. However, I do buy all my vitamins from them. Try it and see if you like it.0
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On the whole, Trader Joe's packaged foods (snacks, drinks, bread, etc) are inexpensive. They also have really cheap wine that is pretty good
On the fresh veggies and meats though, its not always the cheapest option. 0 -
I love the store! Everything is organic and amazing! Not expensive at all. I recommend the fruits which are so good, fresh, last long. I love their prepared meals (esp their chicken masala), their mango ice cream bars (60 cals a pop - yum), their hotdogs are to die for..... oh, so much more.0
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YES! Love it! We get our dinner there almost every night. The food there is so convenient, and it's just a pleasure to shop there! Lots of healthy choices!0
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Unfortunately we live in Texas and there isn't one in our whole state but I've heard really good things about it. Some say it is a cheaper version of Whole Foods.
Not really comparable to Whole Foods, at least in size and selection. The produce section of some Whole Foods store are larger than most Trader Joe's I've been in. Prices though do seem to be much less than WF. Good Value!0 -
Love Trader Joe's... If you live in an area where they can sell wine (I don't, but I have family that does), you can get it cheep... and the Charles Shaw wine (sometimes refered to as 2 Buck Chuck) can be passed of as a more expensive bottle to people who don't know what it is...0
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the only thing I have had from trader joe's is thier pound plus bars. Yes they are chocolate bars that are more than a pound:) My Uncle buys them by the case. Never realized they sold healthy foods. i'll have to check them out.0
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They offer a good selection of organic food for waaay cheaper than Whole Foods. I haven't had a product from there that I haven't liked.0
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Trader Joe's is by far the best place to shop for food, IMO! I don't have one to go to in Montana, but when I visit family in other states and there is a TJ's I stock up! They are not expensive at all and what I think is so great about TJ's is that whenever something hits the shelves in other name brand markets TJ's will come up with their own version and it is usually tastier. I really miss not being able to shop there regularly and I definitely recommend it.
When I do make it to TJ's I usually get only foods that will travel well, so no refrigerated food.
- pepper/sea salt grinders
- everyday seasoning grinder
- 21 seasoning
- peanut butter pretzels (my husband absolutely loves these!)
- 2 buck chuck (really yummy wine that is seriously only 2 buck a bottle)
- sesame sticks
- face wash
- lotion
- cookies for the hounds
I usually get more than that, especially when there's something new they just came out with. TJ's rocks!0 -
Love Trader Joe's... If you live in an area where they can sell wine (I don't, but I have family that does), you can get it cheep... and the Charles Shaw wine (sometimes refered to as 2 Buck Chuck) can be passed of as a more expensive bottle to people who don't know what it is...
I LOVE their two buck chuck! I always buy it by the case- 12 delicious bottles
I also love their wide selection of cheese and crackers, yummmmy.0 -
Paneer Tikka Masala frozen meal is my favorite thing there - I have one close to me and I buy 5 - 10 at a time! It is a 330 calorie and has a fair amount of fat but it's so tasty - it's like a major indulgence for me so I really can build it into my day and feel like I'm not even watching what I eat!!!0
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I ♥ Trader Joe's. That place really helps me stay on track without sacrificing flavor or paying a ton of money. Here are a few of my favorites.
Quinoa
Polenta
Low Carb Whole Wheat Flatbread
Naan Bread
Frozen Edamame
Frozen Fire Roasted Vegetables
Frozen side dishes that are amazing just check the label, some aren't all that healthy.
Fresh produce at very inexpensive prices and great quality
Fresh cheeses (I like the crumbled goat cheese)
Jalapeño Cilantro Hummus
Fresh Salsa
Fresh Pesto
Sweet Chili Sauce (this is great on just about anything if you need a little sweet/spicy flavor because you don't need a lot of it)
Fat Free Balsamic Dressing (I use this EVERY day)
Boxed Low Sodium Butternut Squash Soup
Whole Grain Pretzels
Flax Seed Tortilla Chips
Granola/Oatmeal
Blueberry Flax Seed
Great coffee and tea
Dried fruits
Nuts
Dark chocolate covered blueberries (my weakness!)
And if you are cheating at all, their baked goods are incredible
ps - my kids love the frozen Gorgonzola Gnocchi.
ENJOY! Trader Joe's may become your favorite place to grocery shop. Also, their reusable bags are awesome and they hold up really well.0 -
Absolutely AMAZING!
Some things to look at:
- Healthy 7 precut veggie mix (great salad topper, stir fry, etc)
- Spring Mix for salad
- Soyaki stir fry sauce
- Fat free refried beans
- Think thin bars
- Vanilla coffee creamer
- Steel Cut oats
- Crunchy peanut butter
- High Fiber Cereal (great in yogurt)
- Frozen "Reduced guilt" couscous
- seasoned garbanzo beans
- sprouted wheat bread
- high fiber blueberry muffins
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this store :-) 0 -
I also go to Trader Joe's. The one I go to is not that close to home, and I have to plan to work it into my day.
I go there for:
British Muffins Whole Wheat
Frozen chicken tenders (good price)
Roast Plantain Chips
Fire-Roasted Corn kernels
Raw nuts
Earth Balance butter
Shelled Edamame
and my newest find...Latin-Style Black Bean Soup!0 -
Thanks guys! I can't wait to go!!! haha. who ever thought I'd be so excited to go grocery shopping?!?!?!0
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It is great if you are hosting a party and want a great dip or cheese and its CHEAP!!!!! I love the marinated goat cheese!!! Enjoy!0
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