This store has really dropped in service. Now a destination for«grazers«and lil buggy pushers. There is NO room for this here so don’t plan on a quick trip. Interestingly their able to have 4 – 5 people standing behind the desk while the lines in all open lines grow to 5 – 6 deep. TJs lost its appeal, not much is special and I stop by way less then 6 – 12 months ago Sprouts, Mothers, even Gelsons is more fun.
Jennifer L.
Place rating: 4 Ladera Ranch, CA
Cooking is not one of my strong skills, but Trader Joe’s makes it easy for me to prepare a great meal in a quick amount of time. Most of their frozen items can be easily cooked on the stove in under 15 minutes. Their orange chicken and fried rice in the frozen section is one of my husbands favorite meals to eat at home. I have also gotten a few ideas from the samples/demonstrations that they have in the back of the store. This store is about the size of the other trader joe’s and sometimes seems a little crammed during peak times, so I guess you just have to come at the«right» time. The employees are really nice and helpful and they often open another check out lane if they see the line building up. There are still some items that I get from traditional grocery stores, but trader joes sure makes my weekly meal prep easy!
E L.
Place rating: 4 Dana Point, CA
Friendly employees, very clean, well stocked and a beautiful selection of flowers. It is a treat to shop here when I am in the area. Well done to the team.
Allison S.
Place rating: 5 Cal-Nev-Ari, NV
Love trader joes ! This one specifically has amazing customer service:) this is my go-to trader joes
Mission Viejo M.
Place rating: 5 Mission Viejo, CA
We frequent this store a few times a week and wanted to take the opportunity to Thank the management and the employees for incredible customer service. Whenever we need assistance someone is always more than willing to help. New Years Eve 2015 was a perfect example of management responding to customers needs. As the lines at the registers began to exceed the space available, two lines were formed at each end of the store and two employees were assigned to route traffic to the next available register. This action made the checkout process with that customer load much more productive as well as making some less than considerate customers wait their turn. Any other store would just say«oh well, it’s busy» and ignore the issue. Hats off to the Manager in charge and to the employees this night. TJs is the best!
H V.
Place rating: 5 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Always a pleasure to stop by. Always stocked. Always friendly. Wish the Triple Ginger Brew would be around all year. Makes a great base for a stiff Dark’n Stormy. Better stock up before it’s gone.
Sofie W.
Place rating: 4 Aliso Viejo, CA
The store and staff is great. It’s on the small side and tough to get through the aisles at peak times, with parking being a real issue at peak times as well. However, you can never go wrong shopping at any Trader Joe’s. The food is generally outstanding, plus they have a very liberal return policy if you are not satisfied with a purchase.
Art P.
Place rating: 4 Mesa, AZ
This is the smallest Trader Joe’s I have ever been in. Parking is insane, so it’s best if you get there early. Wish the beer was kept cold.
Michael W.
Place rating: 5 Mission Viejo, CA
This trader Joes is amazing! I have been shopping here for many years and the service is amazing! A few weeks ago an employee named Taylor stopped what he was doing and helped me find what I needed and was very knowledgable about the gluten free products and the wine selection. We eat a lot of natural foods and meats, and Trader Joes Has a great organic selection, and easy to get in and out of with plenty of knowledgeable employees to answer questions along the way. It is a refreshing change from the generic«Ralph’s» type of store.
Smorga M.
Place rating: 5 Mission Viejo, CA
Ok they won me over… I am a devout Trader Joes fan! I almost never go to pavilions or Ralph’s anymore. TJ has better prices and fresher items
J R.
Place rating: 5 Mission Viejo, CA
Trader Joes is always awesome but this location is hands down the best. Best people here!
Maia C.
Place rating: 3 Ladera Ranch, CA
I typically like any trader joes location. this one is okay, it’s extremely small though. so this time I had to wait in a long line, which I’m fine with. there is no cart storage so I had to walk my stuff all the way to my car and then take the cart back to store but the thing that bugged me the most is that when I got home I realized that I was charged for two just chickens when I only got one.
Robyn S.
Place rating: 5 Mission Viejo, CA
Love love love this Trader Joe’s! The location is great and the selection is awesome. I always feel like I get great value here. Trader Joe’s in general is great because they sell, like, EVERYTHING! Need dog food? They got it, and our pit bull loves it. Dish soap? Got it, and it smells amazing. Shampoo, conditioner, skin care? Got it. On top of that, they have a fantastic selection of natural produce, meats, and basically everything else you need, plus other fun things like PB&J chocolate bars. This location is particular is great. The people are always very helpful and friendly and they have really good personalities! By that I mean if I can’t find a product that is right in front of my face and they point it out to me, they’ll laugh along with me as I point out that I’m clearly blind. Overall, they just have really good people working there and it’s just a great spot.
Giana M.
Place rating: 3 Mission Viejo, CA
This store is easy to navigate, the employees are friendly and they are usually well-stocked. However, I often have a problem with my food spoiling within a day or two of bringing it home. I have to be really careful checking expiration dates at this location; I think they need to do a better job of checking their products for freshness. Many times I have purchased something to see that it expires that same day, and it’s already gone bad by the time I get to using it within the next couple days.
Lolo O.
Place rating: 5 San Juan Capistrano, CA
I love this Trader Joes! They have the best selection of all kinds of foods and the people working here make grocery shopping magical(: I wish I could live here…
Rita Y.
Place rating: 2 Irvine, CA
I went there a few times because I like the mango snack here. Until last thursday aroung 4pm, a stuff was holding the juice and suddenly explore to my clothes, my jeans, and my brand new UGG boots. She looks at me and didnt say a word like its none of her business. I told her my boots is all wet. She didnt answer me. I said again, she finally replied, «i cannot do anything about this.» With a bad attitude. What the fuck. I decided never spend a penny in this asshole worker grocery store. Btw that bitch’s name starts with a D.
Ash Z.
Place rating: 4 Mission Viejo, CA
Love this store but the parking is an absolute nightmare. It’s frustrating enough that I’ll drive to a further trader joes to avoid the parking situation.
Sarah B.
Place rating: 5 Mission Viejo, CA
I am a foodie, I am also 75% hippie. This is why I LOVE Trader Joe’s! All of their brand items do not have GMOs, plus they are super yummy and on the cheap — score! A fab selection of beer, wine, and the most mind-blowing cheese. A bevy of organic produce to choose from; oh, how this pleases my inner hippie. I’ll tell you a secret… they have the best toilet paper EVER! I am a TP snob — that’s right. I only buy it here. Go ahead and think what you like, give it a try & your bum will be happy. This store has the best service around, everyone knows me & says hello… probably because I’m here every other day. Parking lot is a little wacky, but I won’t fault them for that. I park in the back & enjoy the walk.
Tracy W.
Place rating: 5 Savannah, GA
I love this Trader Joe’s. They keep the food fresh and not too close or past expiration like some other locations do. I love everything Trader Joe’s. The frozen food, the prepared food, the produce, the selection of cheeses, some of the fresh meats, but most importantly the CAJUNSALMON! Soooo good! This location is my fav so far.
Randoll C.
Place rating: 4 Marina del Rey, CA
I didn’t shop here when I lived in Mission Viejo or Wagon Wheel however now, I’ve been here a few times. I love their snack section! Everything from chips to fruits and frozen desserts! Stopped off to pick up some Yogurt as snacks as for some reason, I really do enjoy the Trader Joe’s Yogurt for $.79 even when I can get other brands at other stores for less. I also like picking up breads and sandwich meats from Trader Joe’s as well. I’ve not tried too much else but I know there seems to be a decent alcohol section. Anyway — I know there are locations closer to me in North Orange County but for some reason I keep ending up here.