I went to the new Trader Joe's this afternoon

@NJChicaa (116976)
United States
October 22, 2019 4:14pm CST
I had some extra time on my way to the gym and I happened to be passing the very location of the new Trader Joe's store in this area so I decided to stop in and check it out. It was certainly busy but not insanely crazy. Navigating through the aisles was manageable and I didn't have to wait long at all to check out. I didn't NEED anything per se but I did want to pick up a few things of theirs that I like and that might perk up my appetite. Off the top of my head I bought: fresh raspberries, fresh New England Clam Chowder, Tomato and Feta soup, spinach tortellini, Kerrygold butter, frozen fettuccine alfredo, mushroom and truffle flatbreads, frozen hash brown patties, canned cat food, and their Tea Tree Tingle body wash. I think that is everything. None of it is particularly healthy except for the raspberries but I can't 'worry about that these days. I just need to be able to eat and keep it down. I was happy to spend only $50. Usually I drop at least double that amount and often more during a TJ visit. I was also happy to see that the location is right on my way to the gym so I will pass it multiple times per week. That is very convenient. . . and a little dangerous!
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@Happy2BeMe (99371)
• Canada
22 Oct 19
You did good for $50. It is good that it is in a convenient location for you.
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@NJChicaa (116976)
• United States
22 Oct 19
I wasn't planning on spending that money but luckily I have it to spend. And now I have some goodies that I wouldn't otherwise be able to get at the local grocery store.
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@Happy2BeMe (99371)
• Canada
23 Oct 19
@NJChicaa That is great. Sounds like a great store.
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@LeaPea2417 (36899)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Oct 19
We don't have a Trader Joe's in our town, I am not sure where the closest one is. I will look that up.
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@NJChicaa (116976)
• United States
22 Oct 19
It is a cool store. It doesn't replace a regular grocery store but you can get some great items there to supplement.
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@LeaPea2417 (36899)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Oct 19
@NJChicaa That is good to know.
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@amadeo (111941)
• United States
22 Oct 19
Same here we do not have on that I know of
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@NJChicaa (116976)
• United States
22 Oct 19
They are expanding throughout the country
@JohnRoberts (109848)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Oct 19
Not healthy but tasty!
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@NJChicaa (116976)
• United States
22 Oct 19
I hope so. I need to eat. Sad when you have a freezer and cabinets full of food and you want none of it.
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@LindaOHio (163460)
• United States
22 Oct 19
We don't have a Trader Joe's or a Whole Foods in our area. You're right, it is dangerous to shop there!
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@NJChicaa (116976)
• United States
22 Oct 19
The closest Whole Foods is about 40 minutes away so I've never been. I love Trader Joe's though.
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