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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)
"The organic food is cheaper than whole foods."(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.
- 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 22-24St
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.- 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.
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!
The pre-packaged meals have a sign with a great DC spin: Nixon proclaiming "I am not a cook!"
- 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.
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 hungry
Lines are intimidating but move fast and are worth it for sweet, sweet cookie butter.
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.
Rosie CabalbagMarch 19, 2012Love this place! Love the chocolate covered berries, dark chocolate pistachios. Everything is good! Of course, two buck chuck!! ;-)
Carolina MoralesSeptember 13, 2013Free cookies and coffee. Organic food is cheaper than whole food, free parking and nice stuff.
Tasty items: frozen New York cheesecake, cinnamon coffee cake, frozen coconut shrimp
ShannonMarch 22, 2011Great selection and fair prices. The line can get insanely long but the staff is amazing at getting through everyone incredibly quickly!
Get the tofu edamame nuggets. I became a fan after I tried a sample.
Cute guys in hoodies shop here. The line moves fast, even if it wraps around the store. Lots of tasty cheese.
Hannah LuddyJanuary 11, 2017Usually busy, but quick checkout. Good fresh options for a smallish grocery.
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! (:
The soups are back!!! I can finally eat Lentil Grains soup every day for lunch :)
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.
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.
Meka LloydJune 24, 2012Not this place is always jumping. Bring your own bags. The chicken breakfast sausage is yummm!
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.
Try the polenta. Cook it in a sauce pan w shredded monchego cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Delicious.- Brandon BreauxDecember 2, 2010The organic food is cheaper than whole foods. The lines look long but it goes quickly!
Bring a friend and have him or her wait in line while you shop.
Wipe Out GermsMarch 13, 2012Trader Joe's has a GREAT cleaning supplies isle! They have everything you need! :)- The meats here are an incredible value. Try the filet, broiled. Delicious.
The berries are pretty good right now especially the blackberries
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 :-/
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.- The Italian country salad is a cheap, tasty, and healthy vegetarian lunch.
- Guayaki Yerba mate with a little bit of skim milk and honey it a morning pick me up. Try it iced too.
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.
The line is ridiculously long on Sunday afternoons, but moves fairly quickly.
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!
Ben SackFebruary 11, 2010My favorite grocery store in town - great value, good selection, always samples!
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Trader Joe's: a neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around the globe and around the corner. Great quality at great prices - that's what we call value.
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- Mon–Tue, Thu–Sat
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Wed, Sun
- 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
(202) 296-1921
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