Trader Joe’s Really as Good as Everyone Says

Jadilah Fernandez

Trader Joe’s is a popular grocery store chain that has become a household name in the United States.

Jadilah Fernandez, Executive Editor

Everyone is always talking about the “boujee” version of Publix but better, Trader Joes. This unique grocery store is known for its low prices and amazing food. Ranging from salsas, to ice cream, to ready to eat meals, Trader Joe’s has a large variety of products that almost everyone loves. Opened in 1967, Trader Joe’s has inaugurated 488 stores across the United States with a tropical themed environment. Workers dress up in Hawaiian attire surrounded by tropical decorations. So, who wouldn’t want to go to Trader Joe’s? Here are some things you should know before making your first trip to Trader Joe’s.

Why try it?

Why not? It is the perfect place to go to when you want to explore different food options that might be out of your comfort zone. Free samples are easily accessible, and you can also return products you don’t enjoy for a refund.

There’s a lot to love about Trader Joe’s

For starters, this grocery chain has incorporated low prices and unique offerings in order to please customers. They also offer a wide variety of organic and natural products. In addition, they offer eco-friendly policies which lower prices and are more sustainable.

As you add items to your grocery list, you may want to stop by Trader Joe’s.

Consider these products:

  1. Mediterranean Style Hummus
  2. Soup dumplings
  3. Hold the Cone Ice Cream Cones
  4. King Pao Tempura Cauliflower
  5. Corn, Burrata & Basil Ravioli
  6. Speculoos Cookie Butter
  7. Chocolate Lava Cakes
  8. Peanut Butter Protein Granola
  9. Mochi Assortments
  10. Hash browns

Influencer, Alix Earle, also a UMIAMI graduate, is a frequent Trader Joe’s customer. She incorporates different meals into her everyday diet and its strictly from Trader Joe’s. In one of her recent TikTok’s she said, “My favorite thing from Trader Joe’s would be the Soup Dumplings.” Also, one of the reasons why Trader Joe’s is so popular in South Florida is because it is very close to the University of Miami.

Famous TikToker and influencer Alix Earle, also a Trader Joe’s customer (The Communiqué)

Trader Joe’s has a great selection of unique and tasty products at very affordable prices. They are also known for having a friendly and helpful staff. They offer a variety of items that you can’t find at many grocery stores such as the Mandarin Orange Chicken, Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. They are very open minded and inclusive by being sustainable as well as offering vegan and vegetarian options.