Trader Joe's

This is a Trader Joe's for the downtown and student population of Berkeley. It's also conveniently located for pedestrians - at the intersection of MLK and University. It's well laid out for the size, but has a weird checkout area (with two lines) that can get backed up. This Trader Joe's contains all of the classic products and prices you might expect from the chain, as well as frequent sample offerings and ample parking.

Normal TJ's experience. Easy to access, has bay wheels station outside, bus stop, and parking garage. Gets really busy in the late afternoons (4-7pm) pretty standard tho as people get out of work and school and head for groceries. Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Been going to this Trader Joe’s for months by far it is the one that has the worst management I have ever seen. Employees always have kikis with each other manning everything go always slower, nothing is ever always onstock, price tags always missing. And they rearrange products like every week . Hire a new manager and probably you might see profit go up, who knows. Be aware there is always line and sometimes the store is not even full.

Trader Joe's has got a be one of my all time favorite grocery stores! No matter which of their locations you visit, they always have the best goodies, and a professional, courteous staff that knows the meaning of "old school" customer service!

When I visited in late September this Trader Joe’s was pumpkin spice INSANE! Totally on trend with this contemporary foodie obsession. Among my favourite things from the store were Sweetango Apples! These were the crunchiest and sweetest apples I have ever had. Not cheap at $1.29 U.S. but totally worth it. I bought these Powerberries to share with family. Delicious!!! We all loved them. I do not think I have ever had anything quite like it before, an odd flavour combination but it worked brilliantly. I could not believe it. Their Cultured Salted Butter From France is produced in Brittany and was only $2! I used it when I made everyone breakfast burritos. Yum! I lived on their Harvest Salad with Grilled Chicken during the trip and I was not alone. For only $5 you got this huge deeply satisfying and filling salad. Their Crispy Crunchy Mochi Rice Nuggets are SUPER crunchy and quite large. They taste like cubes of corn, actually, even though there is no corn in them. They were great in my tomato soup! The one thing I knew I HAD to buy was their Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend which was only $2 and came in a glass container. My friend The Happy Whisk had told me about it before I left and I saw mmmisformommy use it on chicken! Can not wait to start product testing. Everything we bought at Trader Joe’s was delicious and fun. They really know how to tap into trends and make food entertaining. Despite how the tall building is, this Trader Joe’s was only one level and smaller than I was expecting but wow, what a fun foodie place to shop. I also love that the clerks wore Hawaiian t-shirts and were incredibly friendly and outgoing. I can absolutely see why people love to shop at Trader Joe’s. They have done a fantastic job at balancing pre-prepared food with top quality fresh ingredients. They make food fast and easy to purchase and consume without breaking the customer’s bank. Bravo Trader Joe’s. Bravo!