Hidden inside a parking lot and the last surviving business in that tiny strip mall, is Trader Joe's. Nordstrom Rack, Bed Bath Beyond, Peet's are long gone. It's not a large TJ's and they didn't have green onions that I wanted. The Vegt area could be larger. It's quite popular and lines are long gone but the staff is efficient and quick.

Best Valentine's roses ever! Huge buds and smelled delicious! Rare to ever find roses that actually smell like roses for such good deal. Also shout out to the wine department for following up with me on a custom order of chateauneuf du pape. Great service

My last two experiences- Joe and Dave are exceptional Felt like the old days when people took care of one another and what you would want in a grocery store. Good vibes And good people Thanks for making my day and for taping the box and helping me w broken bottles!

I arrived at 8;54pm got to the doors to pick up a bunch of items, before I noticed that the store was closing in 4 minutes and I knew I would need a little more time, so I told the security at the door that I'll come back tomorrow. He picked up a basket and kindly said "we're happy to be here until you have what you need" . Well, if that doesn't make a shopper feel truly appreciated I don't know what does! Thanks TJ's! I'll be back!!

My review today concerns overall service and interaction between employees /customers in general. Shopping at this TJ everyday I familiarized myself with a few associates and am used to keep good , fun exchanges with them My insouciance and candid communication about an innocent issue turned into a full blown situation regrettably It taught me a valuable lesson about corporate rules of conduct in the US where generally free expression in a work place is discouraged because any kind of communication between staff and public could possibly spin into the folly of unjustified speculation and leave all parties open for what could look like harassment. The threat of being wrongly accused is potent and we all lose because the fear of wrongdoing has stifled human communication and is turning us into Robots. They are already working @Amazon , soon at TJ , cars are driven without drivers etc...Sad world sending people into loneliness and eventually mental issues or drug abuse. So silence wins but damages the quality of spontaneous connection and freedom of expression among us the Real People. I do not wish to detail the situation, so irrelevant at this point , But want to thank 2 very professional intelligent managers , JOEY and JOSEPH who listened to my side of the story without judgment and openness Marie

"Evan from Trader Joe's Deserves a Gold Medal (and maybe his own aisle)! So, I was at Trader Joe's the other day with my service dog, and Evan not only checked me out like a pro but also went full-on superhero mode. After bagging my groceries with the precision of an Olympic athlete, he walked me all the way to my car, as if escorting a VIP (which, let's be honest, I am). Evan's kindness and genuine care are rarer than a Trader Joe's parking spot at 5 p.m. - seriously, where do they find people like this? If Trader Joe's ever starts naming aisles after their best employees, Evan should get the frozen food section - it's where all the coolest stuff is, after all. Thanks, Evan, for making my shopping trip feel like a five-star experience. You're a gem!"** It's light, fun, and gives Evan the shout-out he deserves!

The food choices here are, by large majority, their own products or things you won't find easily elsewhere. We swear by their frozen foods. Mini pizzas, egg rolls, mini samosas, piroshkis, and the light Mac n cheese is an easy lunch favorite of my wife's when she is WFH. Their frozen 3 minute rice chooses are so easy and good for a shortcut at dinner time. The snacks are also great. Good fruit, veggies, nuts, and dairy options too. They always have very interesting seasonal offerings across all product lines. But the service really sets them apart from almost all other large grocery stores. The employees will alway go out of their way to help you find something. Darting into the back room to find what might be missing from the shelf. The stores are always clean and well organized. The staff is constantly restocking and reorganizing to keep it that way. Cons - don't fall in love with anything. Because they will often stop making it. Sad but true. Many of our favorite items are no longer made by the good people of TJ's. (tiny teardrop falls)

[This review is specifically for the new TJ's in Hayes Valley at 555 Fulton - the business listing was "unclaimed" so Yelp arbitrarily applies it to the 9th & Brannan location *sigh* items in my cart still apply to this location & the people who work this store are also fantastic] It's only day one, but shelves are stocked with every(!) product (including the Japanese soufflé cheesecakes that I've been searching for) and the employees are all smiles. I consider myself lucky to live within 1.5mi of SIX Trader Joe's, and with this new location, it's the closest yet AND I no longer need to walk through sketchy SoMa or climb up a hill. The items always in my basket: - Greek chickpeas - Aglio olio - Elote corn dippers (boyfriend devours) - Dutch griddle cakes - Moroccan mint tea - Almond/sunflower butter cups - Sour jelly beans I'll get produce if I plan to use within the next day, but try to stick to shelf stable stuff, and even then, keep an eye on expiry date. Ambience on opening morning was quite festive, honestly wayyyy too many people in business attire for a TJ's, quite the juxtaposition with the Crew's floral Hawaiian shirts... but welcome to SF, amiright? I don't expect to be let down by this new location, but if there's worthwhile updates as time & shopping here progresses, ill definitely inform *salute*