Kitchen

[phoenixbrd]

Yes, the parking lot is a nightmare.  I go when they first open to avoid the crowds.  I go every one or two weeks.  It is where I buy my organic potatoes (red, golds, and russets), avocado, garlic, ginger, onions, coconut aminos, beans/garbanzos & kidney, mushrooms, bell peppers, frozen peas, frozen corn.....all organic at fairly reasonable prices.  Trader Joe's is a staple in my life.

[Krimpette]

My local TJ's is my go-to grocery store.  I go there at least once a week.  Parking is difficult later in the day, but I go during the early to mid-morning hours and don't have a problem with parking.  Love my TJ's!!!!!!!!!

[ID2]

I really don't see the appeal of Trader Joe's. I tried shopping there a few times and walked out empty handed. Yes, the parking is terrible. I would rather drive across the street and shop at my Meijer store. 

[Regal Bee]

Trader Joe's is different and we enjoy shopping there on occasion. The parking is a total turnoff, though.

[deeva]

I guess I’m in the minority, our TJ’s has a large, well designed parking lot. No problems getting in or out.

But I am miffed because they discontinued their sesame pretzels that were really good.

[Daysdee]

Parking isn't a problem at the TJ where I shop.  However, I never go on Sunday or in the afternoon.  One thing I appreciate is if the line has more than two or three people, they call for someone to open another checkstand.  Also, they bag your items the best of any store--freezer or fridge items together, etc.  

[DiAnne]

I went to Trader Joe's at 6:30 pm this evening.  Parking lot much better than during the day.  

[RollTide2008]

I find my Fresh Thyme is better for meat and produce and Trader Joe is better for packaged and convenience items. TJ’s parking lot is awful, Fresh Thyme’s is fine.

[momtochloe]

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@Jordan2 wrote:

Horrible parking seems to be a pattern with TJ's. You would think it would be taken into consideration when looking for a good location for a store.

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Lol! I think it’s a prerequisite when they pick out a location. 

Does it have terrible parking? SOLD!

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Hee!  There are three TJ's within a reasonable distance from me and at two of them you could literally show up driving a Winnebago and find parking.  The one closest to me . . . . yeah not so much . . . . 

[okaywitheasypay]

I live in a very large city that has just about any grocery , but  the 2 T.J.s are extremely popular and many communities beg them to open another store in thier area.

The ones that I shop at are always busy but I  admire the fast and efficient way they move the checkout along. It  never seems like you need to have packed a suitcase for your wait like say Wal-marts!