Trader Joe's
Grocery Store, Supermarket, and Wine Store
Lincoln Square, New York
"Gets crowded but if you go on an off hour, it's a good time!"(11 Tips)
"Great healthy food with pleasing prices."(9 Tips)
"Swiss dark chocolate with 30% whole hazelnuts!"(2 Tips)
"TJ's Greek yogurt is excellent"(2 Tips)
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Gajtana SimonovskaMay 19, 2016Most spacious and spread out of all the Trader Joe's I've been to in NYC. This is my fifth. More cashiers than other TJs so the line moved quickly on a Wednesday night.Upvote23Downvote
If you come on a crowded day/time, know what you want because the entire top floor turns into the checkout line. Produce on top level, other things on bottom level.Upvote21DownvoteUpvoted Jan 24
Kristy CarterMarch 19, 2018Get there before 3 and no line. On a Friday even. But even with the line they will have you out of there in 8 minutes tops.Upvote4Downvote- DoubleDeuceAugust 29, 2018The line is often very long. But it moves very fast! Try to resist being those people where one waits in line and the other person rushes around to get stuff because it ruins the adventure.Upvote2Downvote
Jacqueline ChanSeptember 16, 2018Veggies not as fresh as Fairway, often sold out by end of the day. Frustratingly long queues. The frozen Japanese gaoza dumplings are the best in town, baked goods better than Wholefoods.Upvote1Downvote
Everything. Absolutely everything. Grab a basket, get what you need downstairs, and then get in line and shop as you wait! It's the best way to maximize your time.
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Sam SDecember 5, 2015Huge huge line and incredibly crowded. But things move fast and the food is high quality and inexpensive. Even if there's a line outside, don't let it deter you.Upvote1Downvote
Marcie TranJune 5, 2018This place is always crowded on Mondays after 5pm. It's typically way better on Tuesdays and Wednesdays if you need to go after workUpvote2Downvote
bholderMay 7, 2013I forgot to get a basket and of course picked up too much stuff. The lady behind me insisted on offering the free space in her cart! Love the energy here!
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The line always moves faster than you think. Start in the basement for frozen + pantry stuff, move upstairs for fresh. Don't abandon your cart in the line to shop for 3-5 minutes. Reach! And jam 🎧.UpvoteDownvote- Michelle CoudonJuly 25, 2011Great (and reasonably priced) for frozen food, dry / canned goods and beer! The line isn't as scary as it seems (unlike 14th St.). Wish they could have a wine store at this location too!Upvote4Downvote
Don't be a douche: return chilled food items to the chilled section. Don't just dump it in a random bin.Upvote2Downvote
Concert Ticket AgencyOctober 2, 2012Whether you're headed for an upscale night at Lincoln Center or a dirty rock show at Terminal 5, stop here first and snack on their phenomenal dark chocolate peanut butter cups. Smooth and deeelish!Upvote1Downvote
Sarah ElizabethFebruary 28, 2015Shop for everything you need on the Downtown floor first, then get on the line and collect things like milk, eggs meat and veggies while you are on line traveling to check out.UpvoteDownvote
Diane Jean-MaryOctober 10, 2016Expect a long line at the register. This location is crowded at any time of day or night. The staff is really friendly and the line moves quickly just be prepared for the waitUpvoteDownvote
The staff here are always the nicest ever. Also, be nice to the world and bring a reusable shopping bag - if you do, they'll put your name in a raffle. ;)UpvoteDownvote
Riqui LawrenceJanuary 15, 2019Pack your patience. Polite and hardworking staff. Good selection of edibles. Good place to pick up a hostess gift or contribution to a gathering.Upvote1Downvote
AstoriawinedivaMarch 3, 2012I am a fan! It stinks the lines are always so long but everyone has caught on to the TJ craze! Patience is a small price to pay for great products hey? My dog is addicted to the wheat free treats!Upvote1Downvote
Alicia KhooSeptember 2, 20113-4 TJs in Manhattan. A Brit friend said, "Trader Joe's is wht makes America gr8." Not as gr8 as in Cali, but beggrs can't b choosrs (i.e., me) Get the Parmesan fr Australia. Best I evr had. At $8/lb!UpvoteDownvote
The most pleasant and helpful staff of any store I've ever been to in NYC, and I've been to a lot of stores in NYC. Kudos to the staff and management.Upvote4Downvote
The most civilized T.J.'s in Manhattan hands down. Typically not crowded (nothing like 14th St.) & nice/helpful staff. The prices are great & nearly everything is quite good!UpvoteDownvote
The Corcoran GroupNovember 14, 2011Not as crazy as its Union Square brother (and there’s no wine) but you’ll forgive the lines when you get home and enjoy your delicious and inexpensive groceries.Upvote7Downvote
Daniel CibenerAugust 20, 2014Inner peas: great snack. Not too bad for you. Cookie butter: eat at your own risk. Highly addictive, delicious and definitely not good for you.UpvoteDownvote- Gia LamotheJanuary 9, 2018Great healthy food with pleasing prices. Staff is there to help and there are always great tastersUpvoteDownvote
The chocolate covered peanut butter pretzel bites are dangerously good. So are most of their treats. Lines are always long, but move well.UpvoteDownvote
First Trader Joe's experience and it was a goodie. The groceries were surprisingly cheap, didn't expect it at a store like this. The beer is also extremely cheap for Manhattan.UpvoteDownvote
Love Trader Joe's but this one gets so crowded. Really solid produce though. And so much cheaper than any other store.UpvoteDownvote
They run out of kale pretty fast, but if you call in the morning and "reserve" it... They"ll hold it for you until the end of day. Kale: the popular green du jour.UpvoteDownvote
Don't worry about the line because it moves very quickly. But do take time to enjoy the artworkUpvoteDownvote
Old AmsterdamNovember 5, 2012If your looking for a great cheese you should pick up some Old Amsterdam Gouda! Make sure to also check us out on our website for pairing and recipe ideas. http://oldamsterdam.com/UpvoteDownvote
This store is a daily shit show unless you come early in the morning before 12 or after 8pm, otherwise be prepared for chaos! There is even an occasional line outside to get in which is just insane!!UpvoteDownvote- Gets crowded but if you go on an off hour, it's a good time!Upvote1Downvote
Get in the right-side line, and plan your shopping so that you pick up everything on the upper floors you pass in line.UpvoteDownvote
Kaitlin NelsonApril 2, 2017Lines are long, but they move so quickly and efficiently! Love this store and its employees.UpvoteDownvote
Marc SilvermanAugust 10, 2013Their FourSquare "Special" is just an AD, not a special. Big stores should know better than to create ill will. Tell 'em so!Upvote1Downvote
Curtis ShoungJuly 15, 2016lines. lots of lines. pro-tip. go downstairs first, then go directly in line and pick up stuff along the way...UpvoteDownvote
Ignore the "special" that pops up when you check in here. There's no wine at this location and, well, "great deals" on wine aren't specials.Upvote2Downvote- Diego FDecember 1, 2015The best place in Manhattan to buy groceries, but don't go late because you won't find a lot of things.UpvoteDownvote
Great place to get only half the things you need and have to go to fairways anyways. Oh, but there's always a line, so it must be special.UpvoteDownvote
Stephanie DeDeckerApril 16, 2018Always a long line, but it moves fast. Pick up your veggies and meat products while waitingUpvoteDownvote
Crunch GymOctober 28, 2010Cut you some flax. Try adding flaxseed or its oil to your meals. Trader's has it golden roasted, milled, whole, in cereal, in oatmeal. The health benefits are plentiful and the taste is yummy.Upvote10Downvote
aurore quercyMarch 10, 2015Lines seem long but they go fast. Make sure you skip the aisles the lines goes in so you can shop while you are moving in the line.UpvoteDownvote
Avoid going late nights as aost all stock is gone. Also weekend afternoons are a nightmare, even so this place is awesome and the lines move quick.Upvote1Downvote
Trader Joes is a staple in NYC. Go during the weekday afternoon to avoid the normal crazinessUpvoteDownvote
They keep the inside non-crazy by limiting the number of ppl who enter at a time. Seems insane that stuff like this happens on a regular Sunday, but that's manhattan for you.UpvoteDownvote
Matthew SpectorJanuary 10, 2015A grocery store of organized chaos. Avoid during peak times - the after work crowd is intense and they'll often turn people away if lines are too long. Fairway and Westside Market nearby are good altsUpvoteDownvote
Vani PrabakaranJune 28, 2011If you have to move your car for street cleaning during the weekday come and park at the meter and load up on cheap groceries for the week with no crowd/no line!UpvoteDownvote
MarieNovember 29, 2010Sooooo happy to have Trader Joe's right on 72nd & Bdwy! I totally bypass all the other "gourmet" markets -- TJ is my go to for just about everything!UpvoteDownvote
Go before 1pm on the weekends to avoid bigger crowds, but bring your patience for crowds and pushy shoppers every time.UpvoteDownvote
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