Trader Joe's
Grocery Store, Supermarket, and Wine Store
West End, Washington
"I love trader Joe for munchies"(4 Tips)
"The Cabernet Sauvignon is the best Two Buck Chuck by a good measure."(3 Tips)
"As in, wraps through the entire store long."(3 Tips)
"Charles Shaw wine for 2.99."(2 Tips)
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I think trader joes is one of the bests for grocery shopping or running errands. Verity of options but yet not too huge to get lost or exhausted.
Upvote7Downvote- dancingqueen fAMedevoLv3xionJune 21, 2017Avocadoes! peppers! 2/$4-5 wine! frozen Thai dumplings! Soyfree! Glutenfree. Some local, mostly TJ brands(bulk)Bulk! hidden round corner, across West End library, near GWU& that circle between 22-24StUpvote1Downvote
Look, I like Trader Joe's and their prices as much as the next person, but sometimes I just want the brands I'm familiar with. Also, it's impossible to find good baking stuff here.Upvote1Downvote
I love Trader Joes. I go to GWU so I usually stop in after class to pick up a few groceries. The best part of it all it that they have a parking garage. Awesome!Upvote1Downvote
MartyOctober 18, 2013Try the Magical Mystery bag of beer. You never know what you'll get and it's a great way to try new beers.
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Shop the center aisles first, then get in line. Get your produce, dairy, alcohol, etc. as the line snakes around and you won't even notice the wait. Don't be fooled by the line length.UpvoteDownvote
The pre-packaged meals have a sign with a great DC spin: Nixon proclaiming "I am not a cook!"
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Lines are intimidating but move fast and are worth it for sweet, sweet cookie butter.UpvoteDownvote
The line situation can get pretty unpredictable, but TJs is your personal adult playground for the 10 minutes before closing time on a Friday night. I'm not proud I know this.Upvote1Downvote- It's a nice, small Trader Joe's but be warned: on the weekends the check-out lines are insanely long. As in, wraps through the entire store long.UpvoteDownvote
David DerrickAugust 21, 2014Not the best fresh meat, fish, veggies, or fruit. But, the absolute tastiest frozen food section! Very reasonable prices on wine and beer selections.Upvote2Downvote
Get your sample first then shop, you might get a new idea of what u want to eat. It's also never good to shop hungryUpvoteDownvote- The Cabernet Sauvignon is the best Two Buck Chuck by a good measure. It's definitely worth picking up for an extra table wine on hand.Upvote3Downvote
CJuly 12, 2010Produce is usually overripe so don't buy if you won't eat it in a day or two. Great for bread and dry ingredients. Frozen foods are great for work lunches when I don't have time to prepare beforehand.UpvoteDownvote
Tasty items: frozen New York cheesecake, cinnamon coffee cake, frozen coconut shrimpUpvoteDownvote
Rosie CabalbagMarch 19, 2012Love this place! Love the chocolate covered berries, dark chocolate pistachios. Everything is good! Of course, two buck chuck!! ;-)UpvoteDownvote
Carolina MoralesSeptember 13, 2013Free cookies and coffee. Organic food is cheaper than whole food, free parking and nice stuff.UpvoteDownvote
EdreaMarch 22, 2012Oh yes... the line DOES wrap around the ENTIRE store at times... but fear not... it goes fast. Don't forget your reusable bags! (:UpvoteDownvote
ShannonMarch 22, 2011Great selection and fair prices. The line can get insanely long but the staff is amazing at getting through everyone incredibly quickly!UpvoteDownvote
Cute guys in hoodies shop here. The line moves fast, even if it wraps around the store. Lots of tasty cheese.Upvote3Downvote
Hannah LuddyJanuary 11, 2017Usually busy, but quick checkout. Good fresh options for a smallish grocery.UpvoteDownvote
Get the tofu edamame nuggets. I became a fan after I tried a sample.UpvoteDownvote
The soups are back!!! I can finally eat Lentil Grains soup every day for lunch :)UpvoteDownvote
Elon 9669March 18, 2012I find the lines are quickest right before closing. Yes, the lines are ALWAYS long. Yes, they are often quick, but NO, I still hate long lines none the less.UpvoteDownvote
Don't worry when the line seems preposterously long. It moves really fast. The customer service and attention to detail is admirable. This is how everyone should do business.Upvote16Downvote
Try the polenta. Cook it in a sauce pan w shredded monchego cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Delicious.UpvoteDownvote- Guayaki Yerba mate with a little bit of skim milk and honey it a morning pick me up. Try it iced too.
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Wipe Out GermsMarch 13, 2012Trader Joe's has a GREAT cleaning supplies isle! They have everything you need! :)UpvoteDownvote
The line wraps around the entire store and takes 35 minutes to get through. And they are constantly out of EVERYTHING. Go to another Trader Joes if you can.UpvoteDownvote
Tyrone WhiteJanuary 5, 2014Horrendously long lines on Sunday evenings so buyer beware. Yes they do work hard and keep all the registers open but it sucks when it takes 5 min to find what I need and 30 go check out :-/Upvote1Downvote
Philippe E. Alvarez-ThomenJanuary 24, 2013Try "La Finca" wines, good taste for good value!UpvoteDownvote
Matthew BassowSeptember 10, 2010Line around lunch hour is pretty long. It moves fairly fast and there are lots of cashiers. I'm just buying lunch. Let's see how long it takes.Upvote2Downvote
The berries are pretty good right now especially the blackberriesUpvote1Downvote
Bring a friend and have him or her wait in line while you shop.Upvote2Downvote
Don't count on TJs for bread, this is often the state of their bakery section. Haven't figured out exactly when they get new shipments yet.
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Brandon BreauxDecember 2, 2010The organic food is cheaper than whole foods. The lines look long but it goes quickly!Upvote2Downvote
Meka LloydJune 24, 2012Not this place is always jumping. Bring your own bags. The chicken breakfast sausage is yummm!UpvoteDownvote- Upvote7Downvote
- The meats here are an incredible value. Try the filet, broiled. Delicious.UpvoteDownvote
Try the lime Popsicles for a low cal summer treat. DELICIOUSUpvoteDownvote
- The Italian country salad is a cheap, tasty, and healthy vegetarian lunch.UpvoteDownvote
Seth RappaportJanuary 4, 2010Bring your own bags. Now 5 cents per bag under new DC law but if you bring your own, they give you 5 cents per bag!Upvote6Downvote
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- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed, Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
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