Trader Joe's

Sheeesh this is possibly the most friendliest grocery store I've ever entered - almost like paradise too since it's on the third floor of a building complex. Ever feel like shopping in the clouds with excellent customer service? Well, look no further because this is it!

I visited this Trader Joe's on a weekend night, and it was still quite bustling. The staff were restocking shelves, and everything was neat and orderly even when no staff member was present. The staff were also very bubbly and outgoing amongst one another, which isn't something I've seen at many grocery stores. A+ for positive work environment!

The produce and groceries were all high quality, and I have to admit I didn't see any misplaced items, which is a rare sight. I was also able to obtain a box since I forgot my reusable bag. I'm excited to make regular trips to this location now that I've discovered it.

Ashley the associate was awesome! Super friendly and very quick at the register. She was also helpful in helping me decide between mints since I wanted a less toothpaste and more sweet taste.

The store is always busy but restock shelves just as quickly as items go flying off. TJs reusable bags are awesome and the insulated zipped tote is great for running across town or if you're hitting several stores in a row.

I like this location altho it's a bit inconvenient to get to. Most locations are on the ground level and easy to spot from the street but this location is on the top floor of (I think only two floors) a small shopping complex. It's easy to miss if you're not familiar with it and parking may also be a bit challenging as you have to park at the structure and go over those atrocious speed bumps (i know, they're just doing what they're meant to do) and somehow get to the top-ish level in order to enter the store. With that out of the way, shopping here isn't so bad as there seems to be a bit more space that most locations. As always, the employees are approachable and outgoing. Customer base is a random mix. Luckily, we have 4 TJs locations in our immediate area and this one would be near the top of that list!

I could shout from the mountain tops how great Trader Joe's truly is, although it's not a well kept secret of mine! My dog loves when I'm bringing home that bag too because she knows it's time for all of us in the household to celebrate!!

I have shopped a number of TJ's all across these great United States: Austin, Omaha, NYC, Arkansas, Florida, Arizona and all over California.
But i have never been to this relatively new unit in the old Bullock's shopping area on Lake in Pasadena. I used to come here with the Moms for school clothes shopping and then across the street to the Hamburger Hamlet for Burgers, Fries and French fried zucchinis with Apricot sauce (Zucchini Zircles).
As a side note: i heard a TV results of a retail survey of food shop pricing in the greater LA area which placed Tj's on the top pf the survey.
Yet, i knew this study was slanted towards big box joints as in Vons, Albertsons and Ralphs which run big sales on a weekly basis and which do not have the quality and interesting selection of items that all Tj's everywhere carry. A case of comparing Apples to Potatoes.
So i ingested and spewed out that info. C'est la vie, C'est la guerre as the French say.
So this unit oddly enough is on the 3rd floor so you must take an elevator up to it which is a first for a tj's that i know of though a local Whole Foods has the same kind of access.
This store is merchandised and is abut the same size as that of that unit in Santa Barbara on Milpas: in other words big.
The service today at about 930 am was attentive and informational as i was looking for a red wine that i could chill a bit and not ruin the basic positive qualities of.
A Trader Joe's brand reserve (see attached photo) was suggested and proved to be a winner for my "please Hot Weather Gods have mercy on we who are drinking this wine and who beg you for some relief" luncheon.
This Pinot is on the light side for a red as in lighter, brighter and not as heavy as a Cab but heavier than a Barbaresco. This pinot begs to be chilled lightly, tastes of concord grapes and lemons and sage and finishes with a the glossy sheen of a sauvignon blanc and its true nature of grasses and citric.
And for 999 a bottle, this is a deal. And remember any Trader Joe's label wine is not forever so it you buy and you like; raid your piggy bank and stock up!
This store is clean, well stocked though i do notice that not all of what they usually carry is always in stock. Pandemic, product unavailability, shipping, Ah yes, the world in which we live circa 2022.
If the stocking of Trader Joe's Superior Pumpkin Ice cream is affected by this i will picket my local Glendale TJ's...i swear. See you there, my fellow Yelpers.
Cheers!

I love Trader Joe's so much. The people that work there are always so happy, lovely and helpful. Sammy was my cashier today: charismatic, bubbly, super sweet, and stunningly beautiful inside and out . The way she interacts with the customers is fantastic, and she is just one of many great staff members that work at Trader Joe's.

I can be having a bad day, and I come to Trader Joe's, and it gets instantly better no exaggeration. They must treat their employees well. I don't know what it is, but whatever you are doing, keep doing it. I honestly don't think people realize how affordable this market is. Most of the stuff at TJ's is local, too, which is a massive deal for me.

TJ's is the only place I'll ever go. I'm a loyal customer. They know how to treat you for sure 10/10 recommend

Thanks again for a great experience here today; Sammy and everyone else who helped me out, you guys all deserve raises! All of you are HEAVEN SENT; everything you all touch shall prosper, and I hope you have extraordinary lives and get everything you have ever wanted lol best staff ever I love y'all period bye

Love this store. The team members are always polite and helpful. Anytime there's more than 1-2 people in line, they open a new register, without fail. Why can't more supermarkets figure out good customer service?

Out of the many Trader Joe's in the area. This one is probably my favorite. It's spacious and product is always fresh. The best part of Trader Joe's is their unique store brand product! The latest greatest this season is the cookies and cream granola put in my yogurt and the always there garlic spread that I dip my veggies in to keep me away from snacking on potato chips all day. Lol

I was in Pasadena and wanted to see what this Trader Joe's location had in stock.

Since the store is located in a shopping center so it can be confusing to get in because the entrance is at the top of the parking garage. Once I went inside I was so confused by the layout of the store. The cereals were too the right of the pastries. I was completely thrown off. They didn't have their seasonal items in stock, but 1) I either missed it or 2) they never received it.

The people that are friendly and service is excellent. I can everything in stock.I especially love their Pineapple Juice.