Trader Joe's

Very nice grocery store. Most items are organic. Prices are like Safeway and Wegmans but cheaper then wholefoods. So many types of ice creams, fruits and flowers. Bakery side is way smaller then Safeway Wegmans neither the bakery tastes excellent. Eggs and milk cheaper. U can find Asian food and variety of frozen food. They have fruit buttons which are very tasty, 59cents and tastes like real fruit. Halal food not available but naan parathas and Indian packaged food samosas rolls and different rice and curry available. My favorite section is flower and fruit. Clean smells good but crowded.

There was just a whole grip of homeless people out front of this Trader Joe’s. I know people love Trader Joe’s, but this was just not for me. I think I’d rather do my shopping in the suburbs.

This was my 1st time at this location, & I chose to go on a Saturday morning, yes it was busy, but it was a great experience, the store was well stocked, the people were friendly. & the store associate was very helpful, & kind,provided helpful advice on my next trip, when i explained this was my 1st time there,even offered a lollipop for my grandson, who loved the experience as well. I would definitely recommend, & be visiting again. The outdoor vendors were nice too. Thanks Trader Joe's

I occasionally shop at this Trader Joe’s and usually enjoy the experience. However, during my most recent visit, I had a disappointing and uncomfortable encounter. I entered the store with my small dog safely inside a black carrier, which I placed in the shopping cart while I shopped. I only picked up a few items—five total—and paid for them as I always do. Despite this, the security guard began to follow me closely around the store. He probably thought the carrier was a duffle bag. He should’ve been more observant and got a closer look if he really wanted to know what was inside my cart. It became clear that he likely assumed I was attempting to steal. The cashier that rung me up, saw my dog inside of his carrier. Being followed and scrutinized in that way, especially when I did nothing wrong, was unsettling and unnecessary. I hope Trader Joe’s takes steps to ensure all customers feel welcome and are treated with respect—especially those who are doing nothing more than shopping peacefully with their pets.

Been coming to this TJ since they opened. Always been a great shopping experience until the last couple of months. Staff / cashiers have always been great but seems like upper management has changed recently. Many items are always out of stock or discontinued at this location?. Homeless beggars at the front door have always been tolerable but are now out of control. Had to walk over a passed out person in the entrance today. Advised the "security" person who seemed unconcerned. Will be going to another TJ from now on.

Trader Joe’s Offers some Fresh Produces and a variety of other food options. Store was organized and reassembly stocked. Staff was Welcoming, Friendly and Helpful. Parking is Available in the underground Parking Garage at the rear of the Building with 90 minutes Validation, Free Parking for Customers shopping at Trader Joe’s

This is a review of one of the many fabulous Trader Joe’s products—- the cornbread mix is on point. I’ve made and eaten hundreds of Jiffy mix cornbread but the Trader Joe’s cornbread mix is the Truth. So delicious and yummy. We are never going back to the other brand. Love love. —Candi

Very busy place. So you know it’s great.

It is rare for me to write a review for a grocery store, but I just have to give this Trader Joe's the shout-out it deserves for exceptional service! On our first full day in Washington DC, we stopped by this location to pick up some quick breakfast items for the week such as yogurt, fruit and bread. Located right across the street from the Eastern Market Metro station, the storefront appears quite small, but after a ride down the escalator, the full shop comes into view... and it was super busy! A few minutes into shopping, we met the kindest team member, SANI (I believe that was his name). He truly had the most genuine spirit, graciously helping and interacting with customers. We were hoping to find some seedless red grapes that day, which we didn't initially see on the shelves and when asked, Sani sincerely apologized that they only had green ones and seeded red ones. Understandable and not a problem at all. About 15 minutes later, we were approaching the checkout stands when Sani walked over to us with a box of seedless red grapes! We really appreciated that he took the time to double-check, remembered that we asked in the first place and was able to catch us before we left! His generosity made our day. The other staff member that we interacted with during checkout was friendly as well, but Sani's customer service went above and beyond. Thank you!

This will be my first review of 2025! So hopefully this will get me Yelp Elite since I didn't make the cut last year...but anywho. I really loved this TJs because it seemed to have a lot of items that my main TJs in Springfield don't carry. Now we are in the heart of DC and I love that it has an underground covered parking deck that you can get validated for I believe it was 2-hours. And that day it was raining like crazy. So covered parking was a plus. Not really much to say as this is TJs and what more can I say besides one of my favorite stores!

While visiting a relative, I offered to make Brunch if he'd walk the 4.5 miles with me to get here. Trader Joe's is my go-to store, regardless of the zip code. I do find it interesting when visiting a new location for the first time due to the inventory, layout & employees' personalities. The latter & per usual were friendly & helpful. I love that Trader Joe's sells many items under their private labels & at a significant discount to brand-name equivalents. & with over 4k items to choose from - plant-based/gourmet/organic/imported foods, wine/beer (where permitted), provide something for everyone. The customer service & price point never disappoints. This store is located across the street from the Eastern Market Metro Station.

A nice, surprisingly spacious Trader Joe that's underground, right across from the Eastern Market metro station. So conveniently located. Upon walking in, you go down the escalators to Trader Joe which is connected to underground parking. It's well lit, clean, well organized. You can find the usual Trader Joe stuff. Came here to grab some eggs, banana, some quick stuff. Among the surprise finds was rosemary marcona almonds. Nice healthy snack.

Trader Joe's is a whimsical grocery store chain that offers a variety of groceries & other goods, typically directly from their own distributors. I actually never heard of it until I moved to the DC area some years ago. I initially thought it was just another small chain with expensive items similar to Safeway & Giant. I decided to finally go a couple of years ago & now it's my preferred grocery store. I, of course, still have to go to other, larger stores to buy specific products. My go-to items tend to rotate based on season and my mood. For example, in the fall, I get all things pumpkin spice, including the Pumpkin Spice Brioche Bread. It was so heavenly & paired well with some Pumpkin Spice butter I bought at another store. The seasonal & holiday decorations, along with products, really make the shopping worthwhile. The staff at most locations I've visited are very kind & friendly. They check customers out super fast & delicately package items in bags. Many of the Trader Joe's I've visited have ample parking for customers.

Can't go wrong, love TJ's. Always have most of everything I want, only problem is sometimes they lack in the produce department, so I can never find the greens I want, but other than that I love the food, people, and layout. Thanks TJ's!

I just wanted to add how beautiful my flowers still are. I want to this Trader Joe's about 11 days ago and just look at my flowers and how beautiful they still are. I have not done anything to upkeep them except change the water. My lilys look wrong, beautiful and smell fantastic .

Normally pretty stocked with things when I go. It's only happened about three times where I have not found what I needed. Normally very organized and clean, and someone is always available if you need help (they're all really nice and pleasant too!). It does get superrrrr packed in there though and this location is very tiny. There is a parking garage attached to it and also street parking. A Metro station is right across the street. It's in a lower level (basement) so there is no phone reception unless you're by the escalators.

This is one happening neighborhood market where people actually walk to and not drive. The store had exactly the products we were looking for and more. It's very well organized and has a nice character about it.

I'm so disappointed in the quality of produce at this Trader Joe's. I tried picking out the best of what was a dismal selection of produce, and when I got it home after one day, it had to be tossed in the garbage because it was all spoiled.. this was my favorite go to Trader Joe's -- what happened??!!

This location has yet to disappoint me. They are typically more stocked that the other DC location and I've never had a bad experience here. The produce is fresh, the staff are friendly and the service is speedy. I never mind making a quick run in here.

The Trader Joe's is fine. But what's with the homeless camped out at the entrance? It's not a good look.

Welcome to my Cap Hill TJ's Telenovella; unnecessarily dramatic ? Perhaps. Am I living a "Karen" fantasy tonight? You be the judge. "Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy night." Bette Davis [Prologue] Typically my reviews for Trader Joe's are five stars, (excluding the recent tragic trend of no coffee samples), but the staff friendliness at this location is frequently off-putting. There are so many sourpusses in happy shirts, including one of the captains. If it weren't for Captain April and Sophie, (and a few other crew) I'd consider the customer-friendly KAI ZEN culture DEAD at this location. [If it sounds like I used to work at Trader Joe's it's because I did yeeears ago.] But my experience tonight was the worst (customer) experience I've ever had at a Trader Joe's, and it just wasn't because my reason for a *potential future return* was denied. [Scene 1] It was the arrogant sounding SmackDown from Captain Slicked-Back Hair I received for assuming that I might be able to return a few unused, unopened, undamaged bath/ beauty products I no longer needed, bought a week or two ago. He didn't say "sorry we are no longer accepting returns for items no longer wanted/ needed / overpurchased." That would be understandable. Instead when I asked what how long I had for a return to be accepted, he said ***"that is not a policy."*** My face clearly looked shocked and incredulous as I responded "What do you mean that is not a policy?" He said it's not Trader Joe's policy to accept returns because you didn't want the item or you bought too many. It has *never* been an acceptable return reason" "Huh! I used to work at Trader Joe's, Captains accepted that at our location. Did they change the policy or it's different at other locations? " " That has never been *any* Trader Joe's policy. That is just not a policy. It's not even a thing.*= Some Captains may have accepted them at their discretion, and Trader Joe's does not do a good job of clearly stating the *real* return policy, but that has never been an official allowed reason for return" "Interesting , this is the first time in over 20 years of shopping at Trader Joe's and having worked there I've ever heard this." [In a frustrated publicly audible voice] "Returning items bc they are no longer needed is no one's return policy." "What are you talking about?" "It's just not, no companies accept returns for that reason!" I just stood there stunned, feeling like I was in an alternate Trader Jerk's universe, my retail life experience for the last 30 years invalidated... that whole interaction just didn't seem right. Before I grudgingly left, I said "well I accept that as a challenge to research your alleged universal fact." [End Scene] [Scene 2] And here I am sitting in a pizza place 30 mins later, with 7 and counting screenshots of major retailer return policies that contradict Captain Slick, first among them is from Amazon: valid reasons in their standard return menu is "no longer needed" and "purchased in error." And so far most of them state they DO NOT REQUIRE a reason for a return as long as the item is unused, undamaged, in original packaging, and being returned with the receipt (unless exchange for store credit) within their standard return time frame. [End Scene] [Epilogue] I shall return to this Trader Joe's soon and hopefully have a face-to-face chat with Cap'n Slick with my screen shots in hand. It will be an interesting Interaction for sure! I hope next time I'm the one who calls the attention of a small audience in full but non yelling voice range. Times must be tough in DC, finding friendly and TJ - loving workers who are getting paid $15-$20 / hr and $73-160k /yr for Captains ( to do a relatively fun and easy job). I used to work for Trader Joe's and it was a blast, as far as work goes, especially for retail.

Trader Joe's has an array of items to choose from. If you're looking for fresh produce, 2$ wine in a box, or even local products, check it out. I like to pick up a bouquet of flowers every once a while too. They have a great selection. You can't go wrong and the prices are reasonable. The only downside, you might find something you really enjoy one week. The following week they might not carry it. Trader Joe's on Capitol Hill has friendly service and array of goods to choose from. Their flowers-- check out them out as you walk in.

Trader Joe's is always a hit. I've penned other reviews for other locations, but this one pertains to the floral department. If you're looking for pretty, affordable floral arrangements and plants, look no further. THIS is IT. Trader Joe's is IT. I especially love the creative seasonal options (i.e., Grinch "finger" Christmas tree, Day of the Dead skull planters, etc.) I grab a bunch (or two) during every visit, especially if I have a special occasion to attend. Always a guaranteed hit with the guest of honor. **Other pics added for effect. __ IG: @f.hux I #yelp and I know things. Keep reading... https://linktr.ee/f.hux #foodieHUX #yelpelite #yelpeatsdc #yelpdc

The best grocery store for singles or couples. I'm rarely disappointed by the things I try there so I always try to add something new to my cart. The staff there is the nicest, most helpful group ever. Don't go Sunday, it's purgatory due to all of the Capitol Hill parents shopping there. Get the frozen croissants. try the mochi and ube ice cream. also the sparkling pink lemonade is a perfect fun little drink you deserve! If heaven is real, this is mine.

My experience at this Trader Joe's remains unsatisfactory. I only go here when I really must. It is so small and crowded with people, including the frail elderly , who refuse to wear face masks. Many of the staff also are without masks and shouting to their colleagues, spreading virus particles. Only a few of the cashiers wear masks. This is crazy as the pandemic is still on and the rate of spread on Capitol Hill is very high- I know so any people who have recently come down with Covid on the Hill.

I LOVE this Trader Joe's. The food is cheap, the employees are very nice and talkative, and the store is always clean. However, it is difficult to find some items in their current setup. I will ALWAYS grocery shop at this Trader Joe's!!

Coulda woulda shoulda. I came here for the very first time tonight and I have to admit that I was surprised by a couple of things. Firstly the size of the grocery store was one of the smallest that I've seen in the area, and I've been to several of their locations. I wouldn't consider myself a regular shopper here, but I've shopped here for some basic grocery otems, and it's usually because they have been located nearby. More surprisingly however was how busynthe place actually was. At right around 6:1/ the store was absolutely packed. There is a line that stretches halfway around the store just to check out. Honestly I was just going to pickup a half gallon of milk and some oranges, but I simply couldn't deal with the extensive line tonight. I did see several employees in the isles helping customers which was a good thing.

This Trader Joe's is great to have on the area. I just hate the parking situation. You have to go to the lowest part of the parking garage and follow all these signs. Then sometimes the others in the garage are so impatient or inconsiderate of others. It doesn't help that the structure has such tight spacing. I'd hate to park here regularly as a resident. Buuuut ultimately I'm thankful that there even is a parking garage option. Tickets get validated for free first 90 mins.

My second time at this location and by far my least favorite of the 3 locations I've been to in D.C. (The best one being the new location in Florida ave). The aisles area unnecessarily small, you can barely move past the person in front of you without running into the person walking in the opposite direction. They seemed to be out of too much stuff despite the fact they were currently restocking. Otherwise TJ, like all TJs around the country, is my favorite place on earth.... For groceries. I bought the DC Brau pack of 6 beers for the first time because #adulting. I couldn't decide between the 3 choices (the public, Indian pale, Belgian style pale -- increasing alcohol content from 6-7%) and I decided with the Indian pale. Great choice!!! I absolutely love it! I've had DC Brau before but of course couldn't remember which, and I'd say I've had the Indian pale before. I recommend. The last thing I'll mention is WHY did you have to get rid of Green Fin MERLOT???? It was the best wine... Ever!

The day this Trader Joe's opened is the day all of Capitol Hill rejoiced. FINALLY, the day had come when we didn't have to trek out to U Street NW or Foggy Bottom or worse Alexandria for cheap wine and chicken tikka masala frozen lunches. In all seriousness, this TJ's is pretty great. It's in the basement of a new development in the heart of Eastern Market across the street from the Eastern Market Metro. It's bigger than the Foggy Bottom location and about the same size as the U Street NW one. We went on a Sunday early afternoon and it was crowded, but it didn't feel as crowded as it was. The staff are friendly and efficiency is their game. The line may seem long, but it moves fast since the staff are on it! As you wait, enjoy free coffee and samples in the back or enjoy a wine tasting they often do on weekends. Somehow TJ's branding makes us think it's healthier food, but it is NOT. It's all processed but tastes so good and it's CHEAP compared to the regular store and for sure less expensive than Whole Foods. A few favorites: -The frozen Indian food lunches complete with naan and chutney (Each sold separately). -Pumpkin Os cereal. -Fresh flowers for way cheaper than anywhere else. -Good wine for just a few dollars. -Hard cider -Decent coffee. TJ's, welcome to the Hill. We hope you're here forever!

I may have actually gotten a little teary with excitement the first time that I stepped into the newly opened Eastern Market Trader Joe's. We have been waiting for this for SO LONG on the east side of DC! With that being said, I was initially hesitant when I heard that the entire store was going to be underground (long live natural light), but the design and the flow of the store turned out great for such a small space and it doesn't feel too basement-y. I have heard, however, that the parking garage is difficult. Several friends have told me horror stories about forgetting to validate or losing their parking voucher and thus having to pay something like 8 dollars just to get out of the garage. Seeing as I have not yet parked in the garage, I don't have any complaints about parking. If you have Zone 6 parking you can find a street spot, and this location is right by the Eastern Market train. I love most things about Trader Joe's, but one more tip from an experienced shopper: don't get too excited about the avocados. The price is great, but the quality has never been so. Anything/everything else? Go nuts! My favorites include their quirky 99 cent greeting cards, boxed soups, frozen cauliflower pizza crust, selection of nuts, and I am even loyal to their face moisturizer. I love you, Trader Joe's. (In sum: beware the parking garage and avocados, but otherwise, you too will feel the love!!)

It's the typical Trader Joe's setup: small store, with an even smaller, difficult to navigate parking lot. But one thing I've noticed about this one is that even during peak times, like the weekend, it's still not too busy, like other TJs I've been to. The line is still small or non-existant, and I can easily navigate through the store and get what I want. I took off a star because on more than one occasion (like my most recent visit) I've been charged a bag fee even though I brought my own reusable bag, and I should've gotten the reusable bag fee discount instead. It's only 5 cents so it's not that big of a deal, but I don't understand how it keeps happening.

It took me 3 visits to this Trader Joe's to finally get some of the popular frozen cauliflower products here! I think they had ran out the first two times because there is a lot of foot traffic in this TJs. For easy & relatively healthy meals, I now really enjoy picking up the: -cauliflower rice -cauliflower stir fry -caulifower gnocchi Aldi's sells the same cauliflower rice for half the price at TJs. However, I would come back for the stir fry and gnocchi. We also came in to pick up some salmon, and they also ran out of that on a weekday evening. We also asked whether TJs sells their sriracha and we were told they don't.

It's a nice neighborhood grocery store. While all Trader Joe's feel the same this feels a bit smaller and like they do not carry everything, but I'm not sure. The only problem is that the line is often around the entire store in the late afternoon, perhaps they are understaffed. However, your essentials are met here and nothing more.

I had not realized I never did a review so here goes. I usually just run in when I have time to spare or if I knew for certain there was one particular thing that I forgot. That is usually chips. The Sweet Plantain ones or Tortilla Chips. For Memorial Day, I thought I would visit Trader Joe's and actually make groceries.* Weaving through the parking garage, which is shared with the residential portion of the building, I was so glad that it was a holiday and it was empty. This has got to be the tightest parking garage I've ever driven in. If your car is older than 1990, excluding Chevettes, Citations, Omnis and Escorts, you not making it. After parking and catching my anxious breath I made it into Trader Joe's and that line was like an anaconda. It was so bad I was turning around to leave but I remembered that I needed to get my parking validated. Kill. After getting a bunch of cool Trader Joe's stuff; sauces, crackers, et cetera. I got in line and was ready to wait. Trader Joe's being as progressive as they are, has a lot of staff so I would look up and have to catch up because the line was moving. Per usual the person that rung me up was quick and courteous. I still don't know where to put the items for them to scan them. Oh well, I was out of there. And my forgetful self forgot to ask for parking validation but it was cool, they asked me at the register. *I never knew that people in Louisiana used the verb Make for Buying groceries until someone once asked me if I was from New Orleans. I've heard that phrase my whole life in reference to trips to Food Lion and Ukrop's Central VA.

On Monday, August 29, I had a horrible visit and experience at your store Trader Joe's. I have never been to a Trader Joes prior to this visit. My family highly recommended that I should shop there because your establishment carries a lot of items by black owned businesses. Since I had a little free time before I picked my son up from school, I stopped in Trader Joe's just to browse the aisles to see what brands are sold there; to see what the meats and produce section look like etc. I was looking for a customer service desk but didn't see one. I searched for an employee there to ask a question and I used your restroom. As I proceeded to leave, your security officer at that location approached me as I was exiting your store. The security officer said, "Hey they told me to ask you, can I look in your bag?'' I asked him who was "they" and no you are not looking in my bag, so please call the police. He stepped away and said have a nice day. I didn't have time to raise hell like I wanted to, and it truly took me two days to write this because I was beyond angry. I was racially profiled because I am a black woman with Locs, carrying a tote bag and a purse makes me a thief. I'm quite sure Trader Joes has cameras and staff monitoring them; If the security officer and trader joe staff would've done their job, they would have seen I didn't touch anything. Trader Joe's write and post their declarations of inclusion on their website, however, they have set up shop in gentrified neighborhoods, and trains their security staff to profile and terrorize the original members of the community, because of the color of their skin. To ensure that racist thinking no one would have taken the time to embarrass and belittle me by accusing me of theft. I immediately followed up with a phone call to the manager at your store because I had to pick up my son. Ms. Lizzie, the store manager apologized for the incident, but it wasn't sincere. Ms. Lizzie sounded like a robot apologizing like she recites that apology regularly. She wasn't remorseful and Ms. Lizzie ensured she would address the staff for not following protocol. I don't believe her; I strongly believe she encourages racial profiling because the security was too comfortable with approaching me.

This Trader Joe's must be putting the hurtin' on the other grocery stores nearby because it is usually PACKED! Going in here is a breath of fresh air because the store is logically organized (like every other TJ's--but somehow each Giant and Safeway seem to be laid out very differently from each other) and bright and welcoming. Great points: -Wine tasting over on the side of the store...just don't buy all of them every time LOL -Nice produce selection, which was a breath of fresh air compared to my Harris Teeter, whose produce has gone down le tube in the past year -Everyone here is so friendly. Like, people are honestly really nice. -I don't usually eat frozen food, but when I do (insert meme here), I only get it from Trader Joe's. Their butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, chana masala, kung pao chicken...I could go on. Less sodium than other frozen meals and they actually taste pretty good. -There are tons of carts. This is important because I can't tell you how many times I've gone to the Navy Yard Harris Teeter recently to there being absolutely zero carts available, small or large. -My favorites (I highly recommend all these things): Speculoos cookie butter ice cream, orange strawberry banana juice, sweet potato ribbons (just discovered these today and they are delicious). The best part is this TJ's seems to always have everything in stock. -The staff are ridiculously efficient! Yes, the line normally looks horrendously long and curves around like a 2003 Snake game on an old Nokia phone, BUT they scan about a thousand items a minute and get everyone out of the store very quickly. The parking garage is really small, but no one expected it to be big and roomy with where it is on the Hill, so I won't ding them for that. Just please don't drive through fast or someone may hit you, or you may hit them. Long live Trader Joe's on the Hill and bye to having to hike up to U Street!

This location is the smaller one in DC so if you go on the weekends it can be jam packed but they do their best to get the line moving. They don't seem to have as many products as the other Trader Joe's in DC and sometimes get out of stock of something fairly quickly. The aisles are much smaller than you'd think too so everyone is on top of each other while shopping and sometimes you have to get in the line to get a product you're looking for.

I was approached by an older child, probably 8-10, who proceeded to get within two feet of me, pull down his mask, and sneeze on me. Obviously, I expressed horror and disgust. The mama who had chosen not to teach her child how masks work at any point in the last year and a half, and then chose to take him out in public while he was sick (!!!) nonetheless had a serious attitude that a stranger had dared to speak to her child. When this Karen complained to management ... because I was "still looking at her child" ... they sided with Karen and her law-violating child. So, shop here if you're an anti-masker and love being surrounded by spoiled and sick children!

I used to love this place. I try to go at least one to two times per month. However, my last visit left me with bags full of spoiled and expired food. I bought almost $200 worth of food and had to toss a great deal of it. THE BRIE CHEESE WAS EVEN EXPIRED!!! When I saw the moldy lemons and onions on display, that should've given me a red flag! So warning to all those who shop here: CHECK THE DATES!!! CHECK FOR MOLD!!! DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED LIKE ME!!!

I had a challenging interaction with one employee that made me reconsider all of the GOOD that I have experienced at this location time and time again. However, my interaction with Janelle, a store manager and several other employees changed that completely. Her kind demeanor and desire to fix the situation when I simply wanted to be heard BLEW ME AWAY. You have won a loyal customer because of her!!!!

This was a great experience .Trader Joe's usually has great cashiers but David B. Did a great job with everything I was in and out within less then 5 minutes. This gentleman made sure that my bags were equally packed ,that way it wouldn't have trouble carrying them . I'd usually would go to the closer supermarket to my house but I decided to go to this Trader Joe's , Left with an overall great impression of this location and I will be a frequenting customer. Thank you David and Trader Joe's!

It's here and it's better than expected !! Considering we're in the heart of Cap Hill, I was surprised at the size of the store and the ability to move around with ease. Looked to me like most favorite items are stocked and once again, they're running a super well oiled machine... I've never quite seen another company pull off what they do with customer service and consistency in customer experience. I've lived on the Hill 6 years and I left with the most food for the least amount of money I've ever paid from any other place. My hope is people will still buy their specialty items, some fruits and veggies, etc from Eastern Market, and if anything, the TJs will bring more people to the neighborhood..!! I was really excited by the prepared foods, and the pre-made salad, chicken salad, soup that I bought were fresh and excellent. Still in disbelief it's here !!

Yes, I'm reviewing a grocery store. No, I'm not sorry about it. Finally, at long last, there is a Trader Joe's in Capitol Hill. It is conveniently located near the Eastern Market Metro which puts it in a good little location for this neighborhood. The store itself feels a little on the smaller side and you actually have to go downstairs to get there, but the offerings are just as plentiful at this location as they are at others. All of the staff seemed really excited for me to be there and despite the line being outrageously long, it moved quickly. A welcome addition to the DC area!

This location was my favorite. In the district,my second is Foggy Bottom, even with a particular manager that would always watch me closely. Now, I notice this same manager has moved to eastern market. I never have stolen a thing in life, at forty five, but the other day I left there and I act heard him say as I got off the line, to move to the escalator pass him, he has to watch "her"' to make sure she's not stealing anything. I did remark to him I found him condescending to which he smiled and said sorry about that without asking why before walking away. The time before that at Eastern market, I had my small easel on my back and as I was getting something out the freezer he basically pushed my bag with the easel in it, and myself out the way smiling never even releasing an excusee as he did, and handed aomei to a different customer. Unsure of what the fixation one is about regarding me, but it's weird creul and racist. He's asian. It's extremely disturbing there isn't a number or sector to call within the company to make complaints. As popular as a brand this franchise has become there should be. I remember the days when only quality people were hired to work there and sadly that isn't the case. I stopped going to 14th st because the leads and managers would talk openly about everything from how a woman was shaped to who seemed to not be a their today based in what bag they were wearing. Mostly the comments though seemed to be about black women. So better. It's disgusting, and doesn't match what the company and it's origins are supposed to have grown from and be about.

TRADER JOE'S IS THE BEST!!!!! Prices are great, stores are always clean and well organized, produce is fresh, they give out free samples, and they have great food items that can't be found elsewhere. This specific location is conveniently located on Pennsylvania Avenue, right across from the Eastern Market metro station. It may be a bit smaller than some of their other locations, but I can always find my favorite items here. I most recently bought several microwaveable Indian food meals, a pack of turkey burgers, spinach and artichoke dip, turkey bolognese sauce, cheese tortellini, frozen strawberries, bananas, and yogurt for ONLY $33! If you've never shopped at Trader Joe's, now's the time to start! You'll love it!

What's not to love about Trader Joe's? This is a newer TJ's in DC, and I'm very happy to finally live within walking distance of this store. I had been shopping at the U Street location since I moved to DC, but when I moved to the Hill, I switched to this TJ's. I prefer the setup of the U Street store, but this store is much better than the Foggy Bottom store! While there is a good amount of foot traffic, I can get in and out quickly on a Saturday night for alcohol needs or Sunday morning for grocery needs. It feels much smaller than U Street to me, but I don't notice any products missing either.

Quick review. Story: During a Saturday stroll, I decided to stop to grab a few things. Vibe: friendly staff, helpful and attentive. Store was clean, well organized and easy to navigate. SUPER busy, so if you're anything like me and like to avoid crowds, I suggest coming earlier- which I will be doing lol. Definitely recommend this location. It was a 20 minute walk for me, however I was exploring my new neighborhood and it felt much less. I suggest bringing your own bags, and not driving. I'm glad I took a walk rather than drive here.

Trader Joe's is located right across the street from my office and as a consequence my go-to for grab-and-go lunch. I remember how excited my office was when we found out we were getting a TJ's in Eastern Market. I/we weren't disappointed. I spend a lot of time exploring the microwave burritos, various bowls, and salads. I also buy my La Colombo Draft Lattes at Traders; they're a good deal at $2.29. Recently, one of my favorite interactions has been the seasonal music that plays on the credit card machines. Thanksgiving's turkey gobble was especially enjoyable a few weeks back.

Not my favorite location but I live in PG county and this is one of the closer options for me. Prices go with the area they do have wine very limited selection though. No line when I went and check out was pretty fast. Significantly small store so best to go with a list so you can be in and out

This relatively new Trader Joe's is one of the best ones I have visited to date in the DMV. It seems really small but it's actually quite decently sized. There is parking available, but the location is smack in the middle of the neighborhood and also right across from the Eastern Market metro. There are a significant number of cashiers so while the line may seem long it moves quickly. Customer service was stellar as at all TJ locations, and I found all the products I normally buy in stock. Aisles can get a little tight because it is crowded often, but it is, generally, easy enough to maneuver around. I am loyal to TJ as a company and brand, and this location is no exception!

Although it's a mile away from me, it's still the closest Trader Joe's. This one is a bit smaller than the Florida Ave location, but I prefer this one because the employees are much nicer. They're engaging and always eager to help. Don't be afraid of the long lines on the weekends and in the evenings because they move super fast!

This is a pointless Trader Joe's. It is so small it is not worth parking. If you are walking buy and want to get a few things that's fine but you can't do a 'big shop' here.

It's a blessing and a curse that this Trader Joe's now exists. A curse only because I'm there a minimum of twice a week spending money. A blessing because it's TRADER JOE'S! I've never lived near one before so shopping there was always a special treat. But now there's one so close by that I'll run over if I need a last minute 99 cent card for a friend's birthday or to grab an ingredient for a recipe. And also to do full on grocery shopping to stock up my fridge and pantry. Like all Trader Joe's it's not the biggest store, but they sure do pack it all in! The store is bright and clean and always fully staffed with friendly and helpful employees. I highly recommend going on off-peak hours to avoid the lines and have a more leisurely experience if you have the choice. After typical work hours and weekends are usually a nightmare, but they do always try to keep the lines moving quickly! I am constantly finding new products to try and enjoy and appreciate the budget friendliness of most items. I will definitely return again and again (and again) to this location.

This is my go to Trader Joe's location it is the closest one to me. I love that they have underground parking that is free and even though they're always busy I never wait too long on line. For the most part they always have a everything that I need and the customer service here is top tier. They'll call around to other locations to find an item that I'm looking for if they don't have it in stock. And, everyone is always smiling and so friendly. It really makes my shopping experience nice. The store is also always very clean.

I absolutely love this grocery store! We shop here at least once a week and I always leave satisfied with my purchase. Trader Joe's is a wonderful spot for breakfast and lunch items but are very heavy on packaged foods for dinner items. I'm considering a new grocery store particularly for a greater variety of dinner options. I really love that they offer samples in-store. I discovered a delicious French Toast recipe thanks to this in-store feature. Now I make it for breakfast quite often. They have a wonderful bread selection, I often get pumpernickel bread for my lunch sandwiches and it tastes just like I'm at a restaurant. My staple items are oatmeal, blueberry muffins, bananas, grapes, strawberries, watermelon, almond milk, salad, and organic maple agave syrup blend just to name a few. I always feel satisfied when I leave this store, confident that I am feeding my daughter healthy foods! There is also a section with body soaps, lotions, detergents and other items. Maybe I'll to try a few products one day!

I've always loved Trader Joe's. They provide excellent customer service, pay their workers well, offer a variety of items at a pretty great price point. And as a vegan, I can easily find food items for myself. This Trader Joe's in particular is located underground so there is no service so make sure you have your recipe loaded up on your phone before going in! My one major complaint about Trader Joe's in general is the amount of plastic packaging that goes into their products. Especially as a grocery that sells their own stuff with great values, I hope that they adopt a stronger position on environmental sustainability.