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Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's

Grocery Store, Supermarket, and Wine Store
Showplace Square, San Francisco
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    Mark H.
    "Only TJ location in SF open to 10pm."(2 Tips)
    Wilson F.
    "Avoid super busy after work hours and weekends."(2 Tips)
    Marvin
    "You can find some incredibly cheap wines here."(2 Tips)
    Jamie
    "try free samples, buy cheap wine, then sigh loudly behind..."(2 Tips)
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  • Scott H.heart icon on user image
    Scott HJune 14, 2018
    Typical TJoe’s experience- nice staff, well stocked shelves, great return policy.
    Upvoted Mar 9
  • Wilson F.heart icon on user image
    Good own brand products and price quality ratio. Avoid super busy after work hours and weekends.
  • Spoon C.heart icon on user image
    Spoon CarvalhoNovember 14, 2016
    This place is almost always packed and parking in the lower lots is challenging at times. Try the upper parking for less of a headache parking.
  • Tariq A.
    Tariq AhmadSeptember 29, 2014
    Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. Get them. Also, don't be fooled with the long lines, as they move fast.
  • Ralphie S.
    Ralphie SMay 6, 2012
    This Trader Joe's is usually very crowded and I think I know why... FRIENDLY staff. Perhaps the best TJ I've been to so far.
  • Brian K.
    Brian KeyJuly 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Park within the "shopping cart zone" or be prepared to carry all those heavy groceries to the car as your cart comes to an abrupt halt!
  • Peter F.heart icon on user image
    Peter FridayOctober 27, 2016
    Go during the week if you can. Sunday night it's picked over.
  • Bill F.
    Bill FlagstaffDecember 29, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    If you workout at FitnessSF, you can walk over and bypass the parking lot!
  • Bennett W W.heart icon on user image
    Bennett W WongAugust 21, 2015
    A nice spot to visit for the grocery run. Clean store, good service and friendly staff.
  • lynn f.
    lynn friedmanAugust 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    they stay open until 10pm - 9:45p great time to shop - lots of parking, shelves being restocked, shorter checkout lines
  • Julian G.
    Julian GonzalezJuly 15, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Easy shopping with no crowds after 9pm on Sundays!
  • Kevin H.heart icon on user image
    Kevin HinhJuly 21, 2016
    Their parking lot is safer than outside especially at night
  • Mattin N.heart icon on user image
    Mattin NobliaAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Organic fruit and vegetable. Friendly stuff. Minimum choice.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric ShineNovember 30, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    A great trader joes! Slightly awkward checkout system though.
  • Paulina
    PaulinaApril 10, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    This Trader Joe's runs out of lots of things in the evening. Go earlier if you can.
  • Marvin
    MarvinOctober 17, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    You can find some incredibly cheap wines here.
  • SillyCamilly
    SillyCamillyMarch 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The grapefruits are so good here that I wanna do the chicken dance every time I buy some. :D
  • Lindsay W.heart icon on user image
    Lindsay WilliamsMarch 13, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Smaller than other TJ locations. Less options.
  • Alex R.
    Alex RodriguezAugust 11, 2014
    Never come on Sundays. It's really packed with those buying food for the week
  • Monia S.heart icon on user image
    Monia SantinelloSeptember 12, 2013
    Don't go between 5 and 7 pm people are crazy on the parking lot :)
  • Nick R.heart icon on user image
    Nick ReynosoOctober 19, 2016
    Been here 50+ times
    Friendly folks if you need don't something they will help
  • Nicholasheart icon on user image
    NicholasMarch 2, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Lines are short and parking is light after 9pm.
  • Jamie
    JamieSeptember 14, 2011
    try free samples, buy cheap wine, then sigh loudly behind the person with 25 items in the fast trak line...
  • Greg A.
    Greg AlbrechtFebruary 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Open 'till 10pm, so go late and beat the crowds!
  • Shelley S.
    Shelley ShimOctober 24, 2012
    Take your own bags, be eco-friendly and save some change.
  • BBY
    BBYJune 21, 2013
    Free Coffee and waffle samples?!!! This made my morning!
  • Rick R.
    Rick ReickerAugust 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get here before 10am or after 8pm and avoid the madness
  • Pamela R.
    Pamela Ringer-BritzDecember 9, 2011
    Mango Papaya Salsa. Get it. You'll never go back.
  • Laika K.
    Laika KayaniOctober 8, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Bring your own bag and save the planet! As of October 1st, there's $0.10 charge per bag!
  • SillyCamilly
    SillyCamillyAugust 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Milk Chocolate: S'mashing S'mores. It is scandalously delicious. Don't do it!
  • Bill F.
    Bill FlagstaffOctober 30, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Buy your Dog Greenies here!
  • Mark H.
    Mark HeyertDecember 1, 2009
    Been here 10+ times
    Go during most weekdays between 11am and 1pm to catch Tamale Lady selling her wares just outside the exit. She rides a trike!
  • Lex L.
    Lex LeifheitApril 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Grab lunch and eat in the garden at SOMArts next door. Then check out the free gallery exhibit.
  • Marita V.
    Marita VillarinaJune 10, 2014
    Crowded after work hours m-f
  • Ozgur P.heart icon on user image
    Ozgur PamukcuSeptember 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Free coffee while shopping always makes me feel great;-)
  • annie .
    annie 🧸October 10, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    The lines are often long here but the lines near the wine section are shorter
  • Debbie C.
    Debbie ChongJuly 14, 2010
    Small store. Stonestown store has the best parking. Lot here is too busy and very tight.
  • Erik C.heart icon on user image
    Erik CoxNovember 8, 2015
    There's lots of bicycle parking here
  • Randy Q.
    Randy QuezadaNovember 17, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Best time to go is early AM
  • Sean G.
    Sean GMay 8, 2011
    Enjoy the hidden fountain under the stairs by the 9th Street entry
  • Cheryl P.
    Cheryl PalarcaDecember 1, 2011
    Try to shop within 90min of closing time (10pm). No crowds & they restock the shelves at this hour!
  • Cris S.
    Cris StoddardJanuary 24, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Go early! They open early, and the parking lot isn't a zoo then. By 11am it's crazy.
  • robert r.
    robert rogersAugust 9, 2010
    enjoy a tiny free cup of coffee with maybe a free snack.. go back for seconds
  • Donovan S.
    Donovan SungNovember 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try their amazing Pasadena chicken salads!
  • Bill S.
    Bill SanderFebruary 16, 2013
    Great Italian red wines
  • Abby
    AbbyDecember 15, 2012
    Giants Closer Brian Wilson works here in the off season
  • Cherlyn M.
    Cherlyn MedinaOctober 2, 2011
    Sundays are hectic - no matter what time you shop
  • Ankur J.
    Ankur JalotaSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Come on Sunday when it's jam packed
  • Boon Y.
    Boon YapMarch 6, 2010
    Parking is crazy on the weekend! Avoid Sunday nights - they open till 10PM.
  • M M.
    M MaffeiAugust 29, 2011
    Never come on a Sunday afternoon unless you are in the mood for combat shopping
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