Trader Joe's

Your typical TJ's. Busy parking lot. We had to wait for someone to come out so we could find a place to park. Friendly staff as always. Nice art on the walls. Usual kosher selections, including wine.

I really enjoy Trader Joe's! Love the wine choices but even more the prices. Good selection of cheese that I like. Love the interesting choices of frozen ethnic cuisines as well! Produce, good finds, fresh flowers . . . there is always something that I need.

I love love love Trader Joe's! I stop by after work daily. Great product selection. Friendly staff.

I love the variety and all the plants they have for sale. Since going fair and gluten free it’s been a God send having a Trader Joe’s close by. Only down side is how crowded it always is, but that goes to show how great of a place it is

Love this store! I enjoyed a wine tasting and added a wine to my wine rack. My husband and I had a Trader Joe's date where we played rock, paper, scissors and picked out our dinner to cook together. We also found the store mascot!

Parking is limited and right but the store is wonderful. It's not too big but surprisingly a good selection of items. Staff was warm and friendly. No waiting for check out. It seems the store has out grown the location. Be prepared to circle a fews in parking lot.

Every time I have been here, the employees are always friendly and helpful. Anything I have bought here has been tasty. The prices are reasonable. If you want some of their seasonal or limited time items, make sure you grab them because they can go out of stock quickly. Sometimes their parking lot can get a little crazy, and the store gets pretty crowded sometimes, but what can you expect? It's Trader Joes. They're awesome.

Great store, clean and helpful employees. Happened upon the best parking lot sunset in a while

Very friendly & clean store! Plenty of parking!! I always enjoy visiting this site when I'm traveling in the mountains for the past several years. It's consistently top notch!!

Every time I'm in town for one because I travel with my job , I get so excited to go shopping at Traders !! Wish we had one in Pensacola Florida!!

I'm a big fan of Trader Joe's. I love their products and the easy laid back vibe that seems to be part of their brand. This is personified in their staff who coast to coast (in my experience) are knowledgeable, friendly and supportive. All except one woman at this store called Kathy. She is just the worst. She has been rude to my kids, rude to me and rude to me in front of my kids. I do everything I can to avoid her checkout lane but sometimes it's impossible and boy do I regret it. It would be far more fitting if her name was Karen (she just has that vibe about her) but she is the bitter pill in an otherwise great experience. Shame that this one woman drags everything about the experience down. Real shame. Kathy, do better despite your high opinions of yourself (she will happily tell you how much people like her) you come across as a deeply unpleasant person.

ASHEVILLE NEEDS ANOTHER TRADER JOE'S! Trader Joe's is my absolute favorite grocery store. You can't go wrong with anything here, I especially love their frozen foods for quick single person meals. This location does food samples, and wine samples! Staff is always friendly. My gripe with this location is that the parking lot is not large enough. Most times I come here I have to circle around for a spot or get stuck in some kind of line of cars trying to park. This town DEFINITELY needs another location, this one gets so busy!

This TJ's was a quick stop when visiting Asheville. And just like TJ's in other locations, the workers were happy and helpful :). One minor difficulty at this store though is that the parking lot is pretty small. Remember at this location that the cars drive in a counter-clockwise direction in the parking lot!! My husband backed out of our space and almost started to try and go in the opposite direction! A nice lady used hand signals to let us know that it only goes counter-clockwise :).

While this TJ seems to be one of the busier locations I've frequented across the East Coast, the workers here are immaculate! I always see them going out of their way to help one another, and their customers. I always enjoy talking to the people at the checkout line. Great produce, clean facilities, and working to keep things stocked. As someone new to this location, something I noticed that is atypical to other experiences I've had, is that there seems to be no consistent "down" or "quieter" time. Usually the weekdays during 9-5 at most TJ's are more quiet, but that doesn't seem true to the Asheville location. This has nothing to do with my rating, but wanted to note for those who are visiting or new to the area or have young children or require quieter environments, and are trying to plan around that.

I love TJ's! As all of the locations I have been to, it was great! Super friendly staff with great products at a good price. This one was clean and organized.

What a love I have for Trader Joe's! Although every time I go here somehow I just end up with a ton of snack foods and no real meals ha. The employees are so happy and helpful. I genuinely enjoy interacting with them. They are hustling and happy about it. Win win. The food and snack selection is excellent. Swoon. The pricing is absolutely fair and even lower than most places right now (I have been noticing a steady increase). I have to dock a star for two things- 1. why do people like their wine selection? Every time I partake I wake with the worst hangover. The other wines (not Trader Joe's brand) are cheaper at ingles (if your flexible and I am hahah). 2. The parking and store spacing If you get there at certain times it's fine. If you go during prime time, you might find yourself claustrophobic in the small aisles and struggling to find a space to leave the car. That being said, still grateful for this place.

This location has always been great but today I had a horrible experience and I'm never going back to this specific location as long as I live. I decided to go to Trader Joe's for ice cream after my partner had some medical issues which resulted in me being in the ER for 6 hours. After grabbing some ice cream for my partner I went to check out a register that already had a customer at it. I waited for a second for the person in front of me to finish checking out then when it was my turn the cashier turned to the next register to talk to his peers. I waited there awkwardly on my phone and I could see him glancing at me. After a little bit he comes over, I say "hey how's it going!" and I get no response. He takes my stuff, starts to log into his register then looks up and passive aggressively says "I wassss actually closed, just so you know". I've never worked at Trader Joe's so I had no idea he had closed his register and he didn't tell me that he closed his register he just walked away while I was standing there after he checked his last customer out. I immediately grabbed my 2 items and started to walk to another cashier after he said that. He then raised his voice at me twice demanding me to come back and check out with him because he "wouldn't be able to close his register otherwise" but he actually was just afraid of getting in trouble and didn't want anyone to know why I didn't want to check out with him anymore. He forcully asked for my items to begin scanning again and I just decided to leave and go to Harris teeter instead. I've never been yelled at by a Trader Joe's employee. That is an oxymoron and something that I could've never imagined would happen. The people here are always so sweet and it's heartbreaking that the one bad egg is the reason I won't be coming back. If you go here don't Check out with the guy with the long hair/glasses. He's the only person that has given me a bad experience in the 3 years that I've been coming here.

It's awesome!! I love to shop therealways fresh produce and lots of organic options. The employees are friendly and always helpful!

Love the selection they always have. The seasonal items a fabulous. The service is great. The ambiance is very loud!

- Healthier new renditions of old drastically unhealthy faves. - Many of the latest foodie trends. - Impressive selection of veggies, fruits, and cheeses. - Many great cereals, some of them both better and cheaper than the name-brand equivalents. - A frozen food section that has to be seen, and experienced, to be believed - Very competitive pricing - Genuinely nice, helpful, knowledgeable employees - Quite simply, a food-lover's paradise

Excellent selection of products, fresh produce, helpful staff. Will continue to shop at Trader Joe's.

Like other locations, this Trader Joe's grocery store is five stars to me. The store was clean and well-organized. Staff was friendly. Products are high-quality and many of them are only sold here, you cannot find anywhere else. I usually visit their frozen food section to pick up some good meals for my quick lunch or dinner.

I'm a fan of Trader Joe's - they sell quality goods at reasonable prices in a low-key atmosphere. While it's not one of my go-to places at home for serious grocery shopping, I do enjoy shopping here for the occasional item. This TJ's was not far from where we were staying in Asheville. I wanted to get some bottles of water for our room so I decided to take a little walk. The setup is similar to other TJ's I've been to so it was easy to navigate. This was a pretty routine TJ trip for me, but what really stood out for me was the customer service. My cashier who was ringing me out was so friendly - like wow, we kind of actually had a half-decent conversation. I was shook and totally impressed at his customer service skills - Tim, you're awesome! Anyway, I think I've made my case as to why it's worth coming to this TJ's - the food, the prices, and that bitchin' customer service =)

Stopped in here on a sunny Tuesday around 12pm... not only was there PLENTY of parking, but there was no line. That's right. I drove right into a parking spot and walked right in the door. If it wasn't for all of the COVID reminders, I would have forgotten we were still in a pandemic. It was a like nothing I've ever really seen in a TJ's... they're always so busy. So pleased surprised to get in and grab my few things. As always the staff were super friendly and attentive. Everyone was wearing a mask and keeping distance. Things were being sanitized and even the ones chatting it up in the isles kept to the side. Was a successful yearly visit.

Love Trader Joe's and this location is wonderful. Plenty of great food, GF and non-GMO, along with other great fresh veggies, TJ branded cereal, yogurt, wine, beer and more. What I love about this location near Asheville, NC is that the crew runs the store perfectly and upholds the Trader Joe's brand. Love the friendly crew!

Best prices, huge variety of foods, tons of already prepared meals if thats your thing a lively friendly environment and great service.

Hooray for Trader Joes! I especially love how they have so many seasonal/festive food options. For instance, in the fall, they have pumpkin, maple, squash everything! Last week I stocked up for an event and was able to buy tons of fall flavored foods. Some of my favorites were the pumpkin cranberry crisp crackers, pepita salsa and the maple leaf cookies. During the winter holidays, they have tons of festive chocolates and gingerbread house kits and peppermint everything. This is also my favorite place in town to buy flowers. They always have a great selection of arrangements that are totally affordable. They also often have succulents or other potted plants. For the fall time, they have day of the dead skulls with plants in them. So cool. A real highlight of Trader Joes is the staff, truly, they are so friendly and helpful. I've never, ever had a bad experience with the staff here. It is always a joy to go through the check out lane as they are always talkative and funny and I notice that they often ask me questions such as "What's your favorite part of fall?," "Have you seen the new batman movie?," "Do you have an exciting weekend planned?" etc. I love it. Trader Joes has a rockin' wine and beer selection as well. I am no connoisseur, but they have a pretty large selection considering how small their store is and they have a nice range of prices, starting of course with the $2.99 Charles Shaw wine (aka 3 buck Chuck). This is one of my favorite grocery stores as it is truly an experience going here.

Trader Joe's is hands down my favorite grocery store. Wherever I go, I seek them out. The food is fresh, the variety is just enough, the stores are not large but not small - they are just right. The produce is fantastic. The holiday extras are so much fun to try. The prices are reasonable. My view - Trader Joe's is number 1 !!!

I have always loved going to this Trader Joe's in Asheville. It's a great store that's always clean, well stocked and customer friendly. Because of Covid you now have to wait in a line outside, 6 feet apart, masks on until previous shoppers leave before you are let in. They only let a certain amount of folks in at one time. The line may look intimidating when you walk up but it does go quickly. If you want to skip the line go early when they open (I walked right in that time). There are no samples, all staff wear masks and gloves and there is plexiglass at checkout. The store seems extra clean and orderly and I felt safe! Staff is very friendly and helpful. The first time we ever came to this store we were walking by with our dog so I stayed outside with him while my husband ran in. An employee saw me, walked out and asked if I wanted him to watch our dog so I could go in and shop. I declined but wow what Awesome customer service! Josh and Ethan checked us out this time and they were so happy and friendly we walked out laughing! In these crazy times I feel like that's pretty rare. Trader Joe's has a great team with those two- don't split them up! I highly recommend this place!

Absolutely love the variety of items! The Trader Joe's brand Chardonnay is delicious!

It's a standard Trader Joes in every sense. They seem to have moved things around a bit from regular ones, but otherwise this one is far busier than most. The Merrimon Trader Joes' parking lot is just unacceptable. Just trying to duck in an get some things, you'd think people are camping overnight for black friday deals on the new video game console. It took me 5 minutes to shop, 25 minutes just to park and then unpark. This place is a joke. They need to move to just a few blocks away to a location that doesn't frustrate every single person trying to get in and out of this store.

Friendly Trader Joe's, pretty well stocked except Today out of Conditioner!!!! Parking lot is tricky. They have organic things priced well. I love having a taste of mini samples and a mini cuppa joe! I can fill bags 2 for the price of one at other health markets.

Awesome with one exception, Rory bro no pickle in a chip chips man Trader Joe's needs to drop those n bring back the original mochi's. Thank you, Elliot.

Their products are amazing in taste and quality! Our family loves the seasonal pumpkin bread mixes. The deli sauces are amazing (the Zoug sauce is a favorite). Every time we go we purchase 1-2 containers of the Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups-- they are THE best. Right now we go once every few months. Our only complaint is that we don't have one closer to our town!!! We would be there 1-2 times a week if the location was closer to us.

Sorry but as a non organic food individual this place is not the Trader Joe's of my home town. Much of the produce is organic(overpriced) and does not offer regular less expensive options. Parking was ridiculous the day we were there and took over five minutes to find a spot Went back to old reliable Aldis and purchased a weeks worth of groceries for far less money.

I just wanted to give a shout out to two amazing employees who I had the pleasure of dealing with. First, Trader Joes is such a pleasure to shop at in general, such great prices and products. But what stands out to me is the customer service. Every employee is just so helpful and pleasant. When dealing with our local supermarket giant, Ingles, with the horrendous customer service and grumpy cashiers, it is such a pleasure to interact with Trader Joes cashier. On my last trip, my cashier and bagger, Kyle and Sean, were such delights and we had a great conversation (time appropriate for other shoppers of course). These men and their charm are the reason Trader Joes is the place to shop!!

It took me over a year after Trader Joe's opened in Asheville before I ever went in. My feelings from the monthly flyers in the mail, were that it was over-hyped. It's become a regular stop for me, particularly since the pandemic begin. From the beginning, Trader Joe's took extra precautions, limiting people, requiring masks and for a while squirting sanitizer into each shopper's hands. While most grocery stores have done only minimal precautions as required by the state, Trader Joe's has been exercising caution from the beginning. I applaud their concern for their staff and customers.

Any Trader Joe's is a good Trader Joe's...and the Asheville location is no exception. They have a great selection of affordable everything: produce, fruit, cheeses, WINE, BEER, dairy, meat (really just good for chicken or pork) and every necessary household item you could need like cleaners, toilet paper, shampoos and soaps. The staff here is also great. They are always good for a conversation while checking out or browsing through the store. The parking lot can be VERY full...so plan on a bit of a walk to the front door if you have to park far away (even consider parking at Harris Teeter). Remember that they produce their own products, so don't go looking for Prego, Kraft or other known brands. Chances are, you'll like their brand better anyway.

I love TJ's but this location isn't as good as the one in Charleston. I hate to say it..but the selection isn't as good. It almost seems like the store is smaller? The location is a little frustrating to get to sometimes because it's right by Harris Teeter and Green Leaf. There's so many people that are always shopping there, it's not always easy to find a parking spot. I'm not made at Trader Joe's, I still shop there every once in a while.

Trader Joes has something everyone falls in love with...and you can't get it anywhere else. For me, its the frozen veggie dumplings, the roasted red pepper tomato soup, and the mediteranean hummus. Hard to get in and out of this store as the city let them put it right on Merrimon Ave between Greelife (Wholefoods) and Harris Teeter. REALLY???

The Asheville location is my very favorite Trader Joe's. I love the selection of items that I have not seen in other stores. I loved the Vinho Verde wine was delicious! The gladiolus I bought were still beautiful two weeks later!

I bought a loaf of bread the other day and realized I got the wrong item. I went in the next day to return it. I went to customer service and told a woman there that I wanted to return it. She asked if there was anything wrong with it and I said, no, I had just picked the wrong item. Stoney faced - she took it from me, slashed the bar code with a black marker and tossed it loudly into a trash can several feet away. Astonished, I questioned that it couldn't be re-shelved or donated. She said, essentially, once it leaves the store they can't resell or donate because they are responsible for what goes out and they can't guarantee it's safety once it's left the store. She didn't smile, she didn't look at me, she didn't tell me this before she pelted it into the trash so I might have changed my mind rather than have a completely unopened loaf of bread wasted in this cavalier manner. Nothing. I haven't encountered this type of attitude from TJ's staff over the 37 years I've been shopping at their stores around the country, but who knows? Maybe this is their new policy - be rude to people when they return things and above all, make them feel like crap for doing it. Pretty shocking.

We passed through this Trader Joe's on our trip to Asheville and found it's employees to be friendly and the food to be wonderful to stock up our kitchen in our cabin! The store is smaller than some of the other Joe's we have been to but the selection was great and suited us nicely for what we needed. I do always with Trader Joe's had a deli section though!

Loooove Trader Joe's though the closest one is 30 miles away... i go once a month and buy a ton especially a case of wine, zhoutang sauce and the vegan goodies they have plus some frozen things. Customer service is superb..

My first time ever going into a Trader Joe's! I was super excited to give them my V-card! I've watched reviews on which items were must-have and which were ehh-okay! This Trader Joe's was a bit smaller from what I've seen but that's okay for a first timer like me so I didn't get too overwhelmed. I purchased almost everything on my must have list. Must go if you're in the area. And... DONT FORGET THE COOKIE BUTTER. The End.

I was able to find all of my usual go-tos as well as some new options. We needed some food that could survive without a fridge and also food that either didn't require any cooking or only a microwave. Trader Joe's has plenty of options. Some of my favorites include salted almond butter (nothing but almonds and salt!), honey crisp apples (a 3lb. bag for a great price) and the 4lb. Dark Chocolate Bar.

Great prices and good selection of natural and organic foods. Nearly gives me an anxiety attack every time I shop there due to the terrible layout of the store. Way too small and no options for small carts. It is a zoo in there. Very hard to navigate and no space. No parking either. If they don't at least double the size of the store I will not be going there for more than a select few items if at all.

Waaaay back in the early thousands, I would dream about going to Joe's. It was so far out in Richie Land, NJ from Our Place, NJ that we only got to go a few times. I swear that the owners were British, which makes women swoon. So, yeah, I was trying to get there. My Hungarian grandmother was obsessed with one in Arizona. Maybe there was an aristocrat there, possibly? This Joe's is homey and edgy at the same time. That is big to me, because I love perfect balances. You feel current, but humble. No one is affected in there. Some young, artistic types might get in your viewing way, but they are rushed and not being rude. Older people with or without kids are in the same boat as you- trying to meld savings with time management. Parents smile at each other. People do not feel judgmental in there, even when your kid hogged the bathroom and made five people wait a long time. The vibe is a wholesome- but not too granola- energized happiness. My older daughter is autistic, and she does not feel overwhelmed in Joe's. Wanna know why? Because their prices are outstanding. And their sales are outstanding. And their own brand is outstanding! Look: Gardein Mandarin Nuggets: Almost $4.50 Joe's: Like two bucks cheaper. Taste just like the above brand. Ditto for orange juice, frozen meatballs, yogurt, etc. Their brand of dark chocolate covered coffee beans are terrific. Delicious, and not too tough or gritty. Their own chocolate can rival fancy brands. Everything is easy to find, because Joe's is just the right size shopping-wise. You can get free samples. The cashiers are O.K. I do not might chatting. I do not mind quietness, either. The bathroom is clean and has a mural to take your mind off of the void. Trade your money for goods and become trade at Trader Joe's today!* *Trades accepted if you desire a stronger ending statement.

I'm a long time TJ fan, starting in SoCal. Not everything suits my personal eating eccentricities, and yet I can easily and affordably make this my one and only food shopping destination and some weeks it is. Sure, they are heavier on packaging than I'd prefer, but no more than most places, with the exception of produce. That's one of those compromise situations, and I get it - the time, equipment and hassle of weighing out produce is traded out for prepackaged or priced-by-piece. Most of their packaging is recyclable, and there isn't more than needed to get the job done. Otherwise, throughout the store there's a great selection of stuff, kind of basics-with-a-twist in addition to the less twisted essentials. Plenty of organic selections, gluten free options, vegan stuff. More convenience type foods than I eat but if you go for that, theirs are pretty yummy judging by the free samples. Their employees are so freaking nice I think they might be pumping happiness in through their ventilation system. They're knowledgeable and helpful and they seem to enjoy being there. The lines are (almost) never long, the store is super clean, and if you don't like something they'll take it back with a smile, no questions. Pro tips: think urban shopping. The parking lot is small, the aisles are narrow, it's intimate and clever and hip without being self conscious about it. If you don't like crowds, go early or late and avoid weekends. If you don't mind, it's kinda fun. Try to use a carry basket rather than a cart and it's a lot easier to navigate the crowded periods. The other pro tip is, wear an extra layer, or maybe a parka. If you don't, though, and you look cold, they'll offer to let you borrow a sweatshirt, because, did I mention, they are super heroes of niceness.

I couldn't live without TJ's. Love it! Always friendly staff and great selection.

Fresh flowers, amazing chocolate selection, the freshest produce, and awesome prices. What more can you ask for from a grocery store!? The location is the best. Parking is easy, and the employees are first class. I love the Asheville Trader Joe's!

Always fantastic. Try the ginger snaps! Great sliced bread too. It's always a pleasure to shop at Traders.

I like that they only sell one brand. Saves me having to use my brain. Just shovel that stuff into my cart!

As a So. California native I was thrilled when Trader Joe's finally made it's way to AVL! There are certain items you can only find at TJ's and you can't beat their prices. Not super thrilled with quality of produce here but love everything else. We have been long time fans of TJ's and shopping with them for about 20yrs. The staff is always friendly and engaging and actually appear to love working there. Ample parking too. We are so happy to have TJ's in NC!

I have been shopping at Trader Joe's from coast to coast since 2001 and have never seen or experienced anything like a visit to the Asheville Trader Joe's. I hate to go this route with anyone who is worked by an honest job but in the case of the Asheville Trader Joe's it's MORE than warranted........ GET OVER YOURSELVES!!!!! You are freaking grocery store clerks and stickers for God's Sake! NO, the customer IS NOT BOTHERING YOU the employee when he or she is shopping and can not obtain an item because you are so pretentiously busy stocking shelves that are barely missing product. Yes dear reader this happened to me at this establishment not one BUT TWICE about a year apart.... as small as their aisles are (which is cool reminds me of European grocery stores) there were 5 employees on one aisle stocking (at 4:30 in the afternoon right at quitting time when most people stop by the store) 2 on one side and 3 on the other. I was seeking a specific pasta sauce bobbing and weaving my head trying to find my product as the employee did not acknowledge me the customer except to glare at me and scoff. At that I asked sarcastically because I would never treat a customer like that ever "am I bothering you?" The woman replied "yes" On that note I abandoned my cart and left the store to come home and send an message to the home office. This review needs to be negative stars!

Does anyone even remember what life was like before Trader Joe's arrived in Asheville? Did anyone else have to plan full days of driving down to Greenville, or Charlotte, and picking up weeks worth of groceries? Oh the pain! The suffering! When TJ's opened its doors here in Asheville I let out a sigh of relief. Finally staples like Sweet and Spicy Pecans, frozen pizza's imported from Italy, and totally affordable olive oil were close at hand. I feel like I'm getting off track here... Trader Joe's share the same stock no matter where you are, so let's talk about what makes Asheville's Trader Joe's an A+ Trader Joe's. First and foremost it's the most well staffed TJ's I've ever been to. TJ's employees are notoriously happy, but the crew members that staff Asheville's TJ's are downright elated. It makes shopping here a pleasure. It's nice to be surrounded by happy smiling people who are working to make sure that each and every customer is happy. They're animals when it comes to stocking and facing, even if they're out of an item, there are no blank spaces on the shelf. Great presentation, the only problem being that sometimes I fear that an item that isn't present may be discontinued, or perhaps I just dreamed it up. The store is also impeccably clean. Another nice touch is the fact that their registers are always well manned. I've never seen a time when there was a line four or five people deep unless every register was open and the store was slammed. I have nothing but love for Trader Joe's, and they've quickly become an inseparable part of Asheville.

Love Trader Joes and seriously haven't encountered employees that are happier to be at work. The food is great and the prices very reasonable. The only complaint I have is it's hard to turn into right off of Merrimon and the parking lot! It is always so full that you usually have to find parking at Harris teeter. People act like animals driving through there too! A month ago I walked back out to the parking lot to find that my rental car had been hit and the person had left without leaving a note. So I had to pay for the rental damage out of pocket :( Unfortunately TJs didn't have camera footage of their parking lot.