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Trader Joe's
Grocery Store, Supermarket, and Wine Store
Nob Hill, San Francisco
"Don't come here Sunday afternoons for fresh i.e. chilled berries."(6 Tips)
"Monday evening nightmare at this place."(5 Tips)
"Don't just follow the crowd and wait in the longest lines."(3 Tips)
"really* need that Two Buck Chuck."(2 Tips)
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Instead of Sunday as and Mondays, come Tues (when it's not a 3 day weekend) or Weds evenings for a less frantic shopping experience.Upvote8Downvote
Sandra VilaroSeptember 6, 2013Since I live in US, this is the only great grocery store where I'm able to buy great and taste food. For God sake! we need more Trader Joe's around San Francisco! :DUpvote9Downvote
Excellent selection. If you do not like long lines, do not go on weekends in the noon time or after work hours on weekdays. However, even when the line is long, it moves fairly fast.Upvote5Downvote
Love having TJs so close by. Don't go right after work, the check out lines run all the way down the aisles and will take you forever to leave!Upvote2Downvote- Happy staff, convenient location, now open later. Just one issue, and this goes for all locations: Trader Joe's needs to put a stop to these periodic nationwide Speculoos cookie butter droughts.Upvote4Downvote
Not as big of a spread as other TJs but they have the basics. And the staff are so friendly! Avoid after-work hrs, they'll be running low on your fave pre-made salads and meals. Bonus: parking garageUpvote2Downvote
enter on California & park below the store. easy in easy out!Upvote2Downvote
Patrick SkellyJuly 16, 2013The cookie butter here is to die for. Customers are limited to purchasing 3 containers each because they are in such high demand.Upvote5Downvote
I got 3 bags of carrots, a bag of Granny Smith apples & a bag of pears - all organic - for $7.15! For someone who juices everyday, I appreciate the bargain!Upvote2Downvote
Sarai DavilaMarch 15, 2016I got an amazing strawberry pure juice and it was the best thing ever for the morning. Also, pb and j chocolate bar!UpvoteDownvote- Don't come here Sunday afternoons for fresh i.e. chilled berries. Because you will be back on Monday at eight in the morning. You do get chocolate while waiting in line though.Upvote1Downvote
Liza PMarch 9, 2017Super easy parking, very friendly staff, really enjoy coming to this location!UpvoteDownvote
When the lines are long...If you're shopping with a roommate or significant other, have them wait in line while you shop
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Bennett W WongMarch 7, 2016Chicken Gyoza Potstickers are a bargain, clean store and friendly crew members on duty.UpvoteDownvote
Edward De GuzmanJune 6, 2014The staff is great! If you're lucky, you'll be in the store when Hall&Oates "Private Eye" is playing...see what the staff does...UpvoteDownvote
No zoodles, but it's got everything else most other Trader Joe's carry. Come earlier in the day, as produce typically sells out near closing time.UpvoteDownvote
It's a grocery store, so you know what to expect. They have a limited selection, but have quirky items that you'll probably enjoy too.Upvote2Downvote
Lines can get long, but this TJ’s has a decent selectionUpvote1Downvote
Sabina B.August 6, 2014If you just moved here from NYC get excited because the lines are never as long! You can do groceries on Sunday again.Upvote2Downvote
I think that they don't need that much registers!! I think they could of made the garage a little smaller so Trader Joes can have more run downstairs for more stuff!Upvote2Downvote- Saturdays are cool if you get out of here before 1pm. However, avoid shopping on Sunday and Monday evenings - said my cashier the other day. And I believe her.UpvoteDownvote
Sundays at 430 is a good time to shop if you like the company... And empty inventory + lines halfway down isles.UpvoteDownvote
Eileen McGonigleOctober 3, 2016The trick is to go after 8:00pm to avoid the lines, especially early in the week.UpvoteDownvote
Christine LouieMay 8, 20155 stem peonies for $6.99, available late April to June. Best deal in the city.UpvoteDownvote
On Sunday afternoon's and Monday evenings. Grab 2 baskets instead of a cart, beat the long lines.Upvote1Downvote- Lines are crazy on Monday evenings. Shop early or use Instacart if you *really* need that Two Buck Chuck.UpvoteDownvote
Beware the dark chocolate peanut butter cups. It's a drug.
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Good place, our local food place but produce quality could use some loveUpvoteDownvote
Brittany BirdsongApril 17, 2016Avoid Sundays and Monday's or 6-7:30pm the line is insane!UpvoteDownvote- Say hi to the guard next to the carts. He'll smile and might even say hi back.Upvote2Downvote
TRY THE ORGANIC GREEK YOGURT, ITS ALMOST LIKE MY YAYA IN GREECE MAKES...:)Upvote3Downvote
Try to leave here without buying something packaged with plastic. Good luck! Even much of the produce is wrapped in plastic.Upvote3Downvote
Apparently there is a nationwide langoustine shortage and this item will be temporarily unavailable until further notice.UpvoteDownvote
Try to avoid the after work rush. It's a checkout disaster post 6 pm.Upvote5Downvote
Everybody that works here is so freakin happy & nice. Stop it!Upvote4Downvote
The far right line feeds to one register. The other lines feed to 2 registers.UpvoteDownvote
Janet TomMarch 18, 2014Avoid shopping here on Sunday & Mondays!!! Lines are crazy long!UpvoteDownvote
Bring your patience. While new, this is my least favorite one in the city. Poorly laid out, the checkout line system is a disaster; it's a clusterf**k.Upvote12Downvote
They changed their hours to stay open until 10 pm every dayUpvoteDownvote
Great crew, great new TJ's in my hood!Upvote1Downvote- Go for the kale instead of the iceberg lettuceUpvote2Downvote
Better now that they divided up the basket only lines. Some people were clueless!UpvoteDownvote- Come at 7pm on a weekday and wait 45 minutes in line to checkoutUpvote3Downvote
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- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed, Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
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