Trader Joe's

I absolutely love going grocery shopping at Trader Joe’s. Walking around looking at everything is an outing in itself. The shops are always clean and the products displayed beautifully. I was looking for Danish Feta today, but unfortunately it’s not something I can easily find. The staff however are super helpful and always friendly. I’ll be back soon!

The staff were very friendly. Personally, I was a bit disappointed that I couldn’t find any Iowa wine, but fortunately, I was able to buy the food I needed.

This Trader Joe’s is amazing. Well stocked, clean, and has a friendly staff. I especially want to shout out to a staff member who went out of her way to display kindness to a complete stranger. I wish I got her name, she has short brown hair with bangs and she made my entire day. She was friendly, attentive, and graciously gave me flowers because I was having a bad day. Thank you so much and she deserves a raise or a bonus or whatever else because she’s a rare gem.

I have bought things from this store for a few years. It is a clean store and well stocked. The employees are helpful and friendly. They have great variety of all kinds of things!

The experience is great. The employees are wonderful. Every time I go, the cashier always give some fun stickers to my kids. The best part is that the employees actually are nice people and care about the customer experience. One time as I was in the chackout I was in a conversation with the cashier. She asked me how my day was, and I said that I had had a really long and tough day at work. She immediately called a different employee and asked them to bring a tiny bouquet of the cutest flowers. They normally would have been $5 but she gave them to me for absolutely FREE!!!

Absolutely love coming to Trader Joe’s on my Sunday errand runs. One thing I love about coming here is the staff is always so friendly and extremely helpful! Without making you feel like a burden too. One staff member exceeds all expectations though and that’s Austin. Every interaction I’ve had with him has been so positive and helpful. The world needs more people like Austin in it!

Trader Joe’s is fantastic. I’m able to get what I need and let me tell you their produce is not just cheaper but they don’t allow that ‘coating’ on produce like competitors do. I save a lot of money going there.

Excellent customer service paired with a well stocked store. When I first noticed this Trader Joe's location nestled in this shopping area, I was hesitant to go inside. However, even with a crowded store, the check-out lines were moving quickly with plenty of employees walking around to answer questions. I was able to stock up on my favorite items. Highly recommend this Trader Joe's location.

I found where ALL the great employees work, Trader Joe's. I went in looking for wheat flour on a Sunday after. The place was SWAMPED. I spotted an e.ployee who was taking another customer to an item. Once she was done I asked her about the flour. Unfortunately they did not carry it. But she was very kind and we had a discussion about sour dough bread (which is what i am in the process of making.) On another shopping trip I was looking for chocolate covered coffee beans. I found a giant container of them. When I was checking out, the cashier asked me if found everything OK. I said I wish that you had a smaller container of them. (I was using them to decorate a cheesecake.) The employee said actually we have these smaller packages over here and grabbed one for. It saved me multiple dollars and I still have some left. They also have the best flowers...and they are reasonably priced. They also have cute plants as well

I'm a regular customer at Trader Joe's, always see friendly faces and I am always treated with respect. Today is Christmas Eve and I went in with my mum to grab a few things, she had asked an employee if they had bullion cubes and was met with a really nasty look and attitude. (my mum is very sweet and respectful in her approach, we are aware that please and thank you goes a very long way) It left a very bad impression. I understand the holiday season is stressful for retail workers and service industry as I'm a part of it myself. But a friendly face can make someone's day, and it made us feel like an imposition for even asking a question.

I love Trader Joe's! So many great options! Got some pretty good deals! Some stuff is obviously cheaper at Aldi or even Walmart and it's the same brand, but other than that I love it! I wish the cashiers would make a little more conversation with us while we checked out but other than that it's always a positive experience

I love Trader Joe's and have been shopping there every chance I get for quite a few years. The staff is always smiling and so helpful. I work in the DM area during the week and I go to TJ's enough that I am familiar with most of the staff. I encountered a newer employee I hadn't seen before when I went in December and she was not very friendly or helpful. I gave up on her and found another person to help me. This is not typical for this store. I thought about complaining but thought she might be having a bad day. She reeked of cigarette smoke, which was off-putting.

Very friendly staff. Great variety of items. My only advice: Do not purchase a gift card. If there is a technical issue with the card, the company will not correct the problem. And yes, I had the receipt. Hope this helps prevent others from having the same experience.

Yeah I like Trader Joe's. I don't typically shop here. But when I do, it's been a good experience. During COVID19: max capacity in the store is 30 people. That also includes kids. Most customers are waiting outside in a line by the front door. The wait is 5-10 min depending the time of day. This last visit I waited 7 minutes. Walking in: there are two employees managing the carts and flow of traffic. I like their produce a lot. I recently started buying the frozen fish and have been pleasantly surprised by the quality. Easy microwaveable foods are good. I only get a couple of those. Snacks, cookies, crackers galore...it's easy to over indulge. Large wine and cheese selection! There's always something good to pick up. I recently saw more vegan items to try and they're great! I really like the vegan yogurt selection. Customer service is always wonderful! I recommend visiting. I don't like having to wait in line to get into the store. Not sure what that will look like in the winter but looks like no one complains.

Bigger Trader Joe's location. They have wine and beer! No liquor that I saw. Frozen section is well organized. Produce was fresh. Staff was friendly as always.

My family and I stop by this Trader Joe's every Sunday after church. While it is quite busy, the workers maintain a positive and happy attitude. In addition, the lines move quickly, even on busy days. Of course, those familiar with Trader Joe's know that the prices can't be beat. Trader Joe's has all of the essentials when it comes to dairy and produce. They also have a great selection of alcohol and various quirky exclusive trader Joe's products. I wouldn't be surprised if they opened another location soon due to the success, this location has had. Undoubtedly, the success has come from great management and great employees. I highly recommend Trader Joe's.

Okay I figured I should also rate my favorite grocery store instead of restaurants all the time . I love Trader Joe's and this location is phenomenal the crew is so sweet and they always have great advice, they are also honest if they have tried something or if they haven't which I appreciate very much. It's clean and it does tend to get very busy during lunch hour and very busy on the weekends. There are very fast at check out. Ps if you buy a lot of flowers like we do they even give you a little bucket to Put your flowers in.

Love love this place! Moderately priced grocery items. Friendly and helpful staff. Smallerish store so you don't have to wade through tons of aisles. Vegan options. I love to browse the items in each aisles. Always yummy things to try. Unique items to try. Pretzels filled with peanut butter Turmeric and ginger tea Dried fruits and nuts Mini ice cream cones Cold brew coffee Any of their cookies in the round tubs Kettle corn Everything but the bagel seasoning

Love Trader Joe's! Always a pleasure to shop there. I find new and old treats to enjoy! Friendly service and fun atmosphere!

Trader Joe's has been a favorite of mine for over 30 years, even though I don't get to visit often enough he is always a welcoming old friend. There is always something cool to find, samples are fine, and beer and wine...Soo Fine...Always great just like the hard working Joe Employees, Always nice and happy to serve Me and All others Abound... This Review doesn't need more because you just need to explore for Yourself, Get there and be your own Grocery Guru.

I love trader joe! Prices are reasonable and they have really interesting and tasty items. This is a great place to go for fresh cut flowers and I love the frozen food section. Employees are super friendly and always ready to make a suggestion of something new to try

I don't live near a Trader Joes's, but so wish I did! I am glad I have family in West DSM to visit and grab some TJ essentials. This particular visit was my first time in a Trader Joe's, and I was not disappointed. During the pandemic, they are limiting customers in the store by monitoring customer count at the door. We didn't have a wait when we went around 7pm on a Friday. I wouldn't know what the wait is like during peak busy times. The store is clean, and the customer service excellent. The produce section was beautiful, and the frozen foods too. I really liked how the frozen foods were organized. There is such a wonderful amount of variety in the TJ brand itself. There were a lot of cookies, crackers and "healthy" snack items. I grabbed a few frozen items to take home as well as a bottle of the Green Goddess Salad Dressing! If you like fish, the Trader Joes's Everything but the Bagel Seasoned Salmon is delicious. I found it in the pre-packaged meat/seafood section. The wine section was large and organized to help you find exactly what you are looking for. I highly recommend visiting. You will find all sort of new goodies to try. Already making my list for my next trip to West DSM.

I can't believe when I reviewed Trader Joe's before I gave it a 4 stars.. What was I thinking, it's totally a 5 star place ... Always has been and still is! They have great music playing.. The staff goes out of their way to help you and to make sure you are finding what you need! They have so many great vegan options for meals, to snacks, to soaps etc. There produce is always fresh and priced great! I really appreciate this store.. They seem to work a little harder to make the experience of shopping good! I wish it was not way out in west Des Moines, but hey I like destination shopping!

Trader Joe's is owned by the same people that own Aldi's They have had a long commitment to organic food. It's a family-owned German company so the store definitely has some European sensibilities. It has excellent organic choices at fair prices. For a single person or for a person of a certain age they have some wonderful frozen food opportunities that allow you to cook for one. I recommend their Frozen roasted potatoes which are usually yukon gold with peppers and they're frozen country potatoes both are nice options that you can bake and have a wonderful breakfast with. They also have some french onion soup that one person can make one serving for himself which is wonderful on a cold winter's day. Also great wine and beer choices! This location is busy during the normal time stores are busy so go during an off time and it won't be so bad Even during busy times there is plenty of parking and easy in and out. They do however have a ton of employees making the checkout process fast and easy. So they have lots of options for fresh or frozen food many and small portions which can help you with some interesting meal planning. If you haven't been I would recommend going and I'm sure once you go it'll be part of your regular grocery shopping experience.

Another city, another Trader Joes. Of course I had to come and visit! I just stopped by to pick up some breakfast items for my stay and fresh fruit and snacks. I liked that it was walkable from my hotel! Been shopping this chain for over a decade and happy to visit a new one in a new city :)

Dang! 2:45 on a Monday and this place is packed! this is my second visit to trader Joe's. I picked up a couple items to try. They have lots of unique item. Unfortunately I started a diet today, so I spent a lot of time reading food labels. The check out lines were all full, but I didn't have to wait very long. pleasant efficient staff.

When you say "dinner party," I say "cheese" and "flowers." (shortly followed by "I need to go to Trader Joe's." This new and shiny location is no exception to the rule that TJ's always has an abundance of fun and budget-friendly cheese on hand alongside flower bouquets ranging in price from $2.99 to $9.99. Every day is a great day to purchase a bundle when you're shopping here. I was able to purchase 3 bundles of flowers and 5 blocks of cheese for $30ish dollars - not shabby, right? (The dinner party was a hit in case if you were wondering...) I will say that I thought there might be some new/updated elements at this location given its newness. If you haven't been to a Trader Joe's yet, a few of the other standby items you'll want to check out include cheap and tasty wine ("two/three buck Chuck"), diverse frozen food options- I especially appreciate the frozen veggie/stirfry options - the edemame is cheap so I usually stock up and pre-chopped veggies that won't break the bank (ex. butternut squash, brussel sprouts, etc.).

Great place for produce, fresh flowers and other various items! I love the plantain chips here! This is a great place to find snacks! Nice selection of alcoholic beverages too!

Love everything I've ever purchased from this store! My only wish is that they would have a location in Altoona or Ankeny for people on east side of DSM. Takes me over 30 minutes to get here so don't go often, if I lived closer would go more often.

Love Trader Joe's! The staff is always so friendly, full of energy, and ready to help! They always make our shopping experience that much better! The flyers are always filled with adorable commentary, great meal ideas, and they bring me in for whatever seasonal treats they have in stock! A great place to find unusual items not found at the big chains. Everything in my photo, except for the Aperol, is from a recent trip to Trader Joe's; the flowers are always a hit; perfect price for any budget to brighten anyone's day, and everything here made a perfect apertivo for us!

Going here makes me smile almost every time. The employees here are top notch. They go out of their way to help you and make you feel taken care of. No half eye contact at the check out line, full smiles and good conversation when they ring you up. I originally went here for the cookie butter but, I stay for the selection of health foods and quick meals. Plus...$2 wine that is fantastic!

This TJs has everything I can think of what I think of TJs....with the kicker being AMPLE PARKING!!! And what I think of when I think of TJs are their TJ-specific goodies..... Everything Pretzel Chips PB-filled Pretzels Dark Chocolate Caramels PB Cups All their cookies & frozen treats that I have to significantly ration were all there & present & calling my name But traveling on business demanded I only get something small & portable & that didn't require cooking Enter new discovery.......seems every time I go to a new TJs I find a new temptation & this time was their Falafel Chips! Crunchable, dipable chips made from falafelly goodness! Pair those babies w/ some of their delish & flavorful hummus & we're talking a snackable Mediterranean delicacy that I completely wolfed down Gosh I could have gone crazy in that store so I rank this as a normal, usual TJs experience & add the fields & fields of available parking, I'm in total luv!!

Trader Joe's is a fun place to go, they have healthy options for an affordable price. The stores are very small compared to most grocery stores, but they have the stuff you need and want. Love the awesome diverse selection of goods here, glad I can get unique items here. One thing to understand for rookies here, they are heavy private label here. However, their private label is very high quality and not just a cheap copycat. If you research their practices you will find out that they have a very high standard on each vendors and very secretive as well. So feel confident when you buy their brand that it is of the highest quality. TJ's is a fun place to be, the people are always happy, it's always busy, the employees are fun, and they always have samples in the back. Overall great store to shop at, if you have never been check it out and stock up!

This Trader Joe's is such an amazing stop! They always have a beautiful assortment of fresh flowers, the best fresh produce at awesome prices, but best of all, their staff is incredible. If you get to the checkout and a staff member notices your lettuce is wilted or soggy, they ring a bell, get help from someone else and make sure a fresher bag is brought to the front for you. They've got your back. Their frozen stuff is just downright incredible. It's innovative, fun and always brings something new to your week! But the best part? If you don't like it, there's a try it and don't like it guarantee. So if you didn't like it, you get your money back. I've personally never used this, but you can! The store is also incredibly accommodating. I have a service dog for a medical disability and one day they noticed a man following me and almost harassing me with questions, asking over and over about my disability and a staff member engaged me so he would go away and basically shopped with me to keep the creepy guy who was over interested in my service dog away from me. They went over and above that day to protect me as an individual with a disability and that's why Trader Joe's is the only place I shop. The staff here is AMAZING. Ask them questions! They know EVERYTHING and are SO nice!

I think this is the biggest TJ's I have ever been to. They have everything you really need here. Good selection of flowers and plants and more importantly they have sandwiches and salads to go as well- You can make healthy choices with the parts they have ready for you to take home! Yes- $3 buckChuck! (They team that works here seem to be pumped up on the chocolate or coffee!) Easy parking as it's in a outdoor mall.

Boy can this place get you in trouble! It is like walking into Walmart with a list and coming out with a whole bunch of other stuff that you didn't know you needed! When I lived in Atlanta, GA, I was used to Trader Joe's so I was not as surprised at what this place offers. Reasonable prices, unique items, a great atmosphere, and something you want everywhere you turn! This Trader Joe's is PACKED with people. We have been driving past it quite a bit looking at the parking lot just waiting for a time that we didn't have to push our way through the crowd. Not sure how, but we did find a time and of course, bought way more than we anticipated. I wonder if it will continue to be this busy or if it will die down some once the newness wears off (and once Whole Foods is in town). Good addition to Des Moines!

I might as well just change my FB status to "in a relationship with Trader Joe's" since we bond at least once a week. I'm very grateful WDM has a TJ's. While I can't do 100% of my grocery shopping here (I like a few specific local things from Hy-Vee and extra cheap things from Aldi) TJ's takes care of most of my needs. What would a TJ's Yelp review be without listing my fave items?! -unsweetened shredded coconut -baby kale -fresh flowers -sliced plain brioche (to make sexy french toast!) -wine--duhhh -sweet potato crackers -TJ's brand sparking water -dried figs -candied pecans -teeny tiny avocados -smoked gouda (always priced cheaper than Hy-Vee) -lavender hand soap -basically the entire frozen aisle Happy shopping :-)

One of my favorite grocery stores! The staff is awesome, helpful and friendly! Corbin is my most regular cashier and always so nice and inviting. The wine and beer selection is off the chain! At a very decent price and unique compared to the local grocery stores in town. The coffee is great and at a good price too! They have a wide variety of cow, goat, sheep and vegan cheese at unbeatable prices! They carry my favorite hummus I've ever had the edamame hummus. They have fresh cut flowers and a boat load of organic produce. I love trader joes and it's worth the trip out to west dsm!

Can I just give a shout out to this place? We went from having a two hour drive to the closest TJ's when we lived in Wisconsin to a 10 minute walk in West Des Moines. So I have long been a fan of this store but since Covid 19 hit, I am even more of a fan. It's always my first stop on our weekly shopping outing. Only a limited number of people allowed in the store at a time. But there is an employee outside greeting everyone, wiping down carts and even though they are all wearing masks, you know they are smiling. Still plenty of employees inside to help you find what you are looking for. The produce is great and I can usually find those unusual ingredients (like jarred Harissa) that I need. It would be great if everyone wore a mask but although they don't require it, there is a sandwich board highly recommending it in a positive, humorous way. Shopping during this time has been really stressful but compared to other grocery stores, Trader Joe's has done everything possible to reduce the stress!

Always amazing selection and service!! One of the friendliest stores!! The staff is so knowledgeable and always lends a hand! I love their selection being geared on organic and natural products! Store is always super clean and well stocked. Also the amazing samples!!! I wish the store was bigger, but they will order items if you ask if you know another trader joes has it!! Love trader joes!!!

I enjoyed this store. Love the variety of items they have to offer. The store was clean and assistants were friendly/helpful. If in the area stop in and give them a look

This place is just amazing! They will let you try any food before you purchase it. The staff are crazy accommodating and incredibly nice. They have a big selection of gluten free food, and vegan food options. They also have GREAT cheese selection for the people who love cheese as much as I do! It is worth trying it! I promise it will become a regular place you shop.

Beat grocery store EVER! Love love love the fresh flowers, cheese, frozen foods and can goods. Meat a little pricey but overall excellent

Ahhh, Trader Joe's. We have this special relationship where I hand over a little more cash than I should, for more interesting, high-quality foods than I should have bought. It's been going on for 15 years, and I'm not going to end it just yet. Sometime I simply crave things like Greco-Roman Pizza (with roasted peppers, feta, and olives) and the Smoked Gouda cheese slices which are to die for. The meatless options here are second to none in terms of variety and price, I should know I had that "stage" in college (who didn't right?). The meat/fish options are wonderful too like the chicken sausages or the stuffed flounder. Overall the theme with this store is unique ingredients and convenience, which I love. The service is helpful, and they go above and beyond to help customers, whether it means finding if an item is discontinued or giving you a food sample of any item you'd like upon request. This is the only location in Iowa and living 4 blocks from it was something I had never had the luxury of living in Illinois. I like Iowa too but that's a different review. :) PLEASE GO. PLEASE GO BACK. PLEASE BUY WHAT YOU WANT. YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!!!!

The more visits I make to Trader Joe's, the more I love it. I have my products that I love and go to each time, but I continue to browse and find new favorites. The fresh flowers are always my first stop - so affordable and beautiful, and so easy to buy and share with friends or neighbors. On my last visit, I decided that the staff are literally the nicest people in the world. You leave the store a little happier just because of how happy everyone in the store is!

Love, love, love shopping at Trader Joe's. Great fresh produce! Lots of breads,crackers, cookies, and candies to choose from. But there is oh so much more! Canned goods, pastas, spices, wine and beer selection, fresh and frozen meats, fresh prepared meal selections, and oh good heavens the frozen meals!!! Everything you need on your grocery list is here. The store is clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The downside? The parking lot kinda stinks! This Trader Joe's is located in a strip mall, so the parking is shared with other busy shops. Otherwise, this is a great place to shop....if only I could manage to avoid the cookie aisle!

Awe, TJ's, my love. Did you know you can try anything in the store? Just ask...they'll open it and let you sample it. That's part of the reason they have the little sample station in the back of the store. And there's always coffee back there too. The produce section is on the small side, but they still have everything! I've never not found something there, and it's always fresh and good. Other reviewers have mentioned the flowers, and I have to as well. The flowers are fresh, beautiful, and affordable! The wine and beer selection is awesome--lots of choices at affordable prices! I'm a little iffy on the 2 buck chuck (which is actually $3) due to some reports of the way it's sourced (with machines that collect rotten grapes, debris, etc. Admittedly, I don't know if that's 100% true, but I do believe there have to be compensating factors for the cheap price.), but other TJ's wine is higher quality, still at affordable prices (and yes, I'm sure lots of other wines are "harvested" by machine also. I admit I haven't done all the research...and I don't really care. I just want to drink wine.) Super duper friendly and helpful employees here too. Did you know they ring a bell to communicate with each other? It's a code. Finally, try the cookie butter. Everything at TJ's is good...the cookie butter is heaven.

This place is cheap, and super high quality. Kind of a tough combination. I love coming here. They have many organic options, and they have all kinds of fun foods, beer, and wine items. It's like a whole foods that people can afford. Good stuff.

I love Trader Joes. Every one is so friendly and helpful. Love the great selections and samples. Everyone loves the cookie butter!

I love me some Trader Joes. So happy its in the Des Moines area!!! We were looking for more organic and natural foods to eat and decided to stop by here to check things out. Prices here are extremely affordable as well. The sales people here are super friendly. I was debating on a few sauces and the cashier raved about the sauce I had picked out and reassured me that I had made the right decision. Score! A really great place to shop for healthy food (especially since there isnt a Whole Foods around....) AND you dont have to use your whole paycheck here!

Brilliant. I no longer have to road trip to MSP to get my TJ staples. Now I just pop on over to West Des Moines and pick up those yummy frozen croissants, frozen 'just; penne, dried pasta, marinara, vanilla bean greek yogurt...the list goes on. I recently met the flower buyer for this location and she was lovely with all kinds of tips for keeping my beautiful flowers lasting longer. I have picked up alstroemerias here that lasted longer than 2 weeks! My mom just discovered their frozen kouigns amanns, another great breakfast treat that everyone that loves croissant should try. Psst...that famous pastry shop in NYC that sells cronuts makes these, calls them DKAs and they are actually their top seller.

A stormy cloud of confusion immediately set in upon walking into Trader Joe's. Why you ask? Well, there are several reasons, but primarily, it wasn't like anything I envisioned. This particular location was not large by any means and had an odd looking store front. From all the hype I heard about Trader Joe's over the last year or two I envisioned a glorious mix between a Whole Foods and a Cost Plus World Market; but I was pretty disappointed. A better description might be if a Vitamin Cottage and a Sunflower Market made love and the gave birth to a preemie. There are certainly a lot of TJ fan boys and girls, and the only thing I can think is that they're drunk off of all the 2 Buck Chuck (3 bucks, actually). None of the other reviews really explain what makes TJ's so awesome. So it's organic, it has a section of dried goods - beans, grains, and fruit, they have meats and cheeses and an ethnic frozen food section, and they sell booze, and by booze I mean beer and wine only. I guess when you're in Iowa it's hard to find organic goods, ethnic foods, and cheap wine...meh! I bought several items, but can't remember what they were, it made that much of an impression on me. TJ's is nothing new. Their prices aren't that much better compared to anywhere else, and honestly the selection didn't seem that great. The meats and cheeses aren't anything that I can't find at a local specialty shop or Whole Foods. Granted, Des Moines doesn't have a Whole Foods yet, so it makes sense for people to go bananas over TJ's. Wait until Whole Foods comes to town... This is just my first impression and trip to a TJ's, and I may change my mind one day, but for now I just don't understand. Fortunately, I didn't drink any of the Kool-Aid.

This Trader Joe's is small, and it's so easy to find what you want. They have a huge selection of healthy frozen items to choose from; I personally love a lot of the frozen Indian food entrees like Butter Chicken, and their frozen burritos are delish as well. I like this location because they offer a lot of things you won't find anywhere else (chili mangos - whaaaaat). I absolutely recommend heading here. And don't forget to pick up some cheap (but yummy) wine!

Finally. They brought the best place ever to Iowa. I am a fan. Right when you walk into the store, walk to the back and grab a small sample cup of their joe because 1) you can't go wrong with TJOE's coffee & 2) you need that extra caffeine boost for what's ahead of you. Trader Joe's is very nicely organized and their staff is always super nice. Their selection of foods, spices, supplements, wines, is abundant and very fairly priced. I love how everything is Joe's brand and it's a brand you can trust. Kids carts are always a +. If a store has those baby carts, you know it's a good store. Overall, if this place were closer to where I lived, it'd be the only place I go to for grocery shopping. Gluten free-ers: If you go to the customer service desk, they have a list of products that are completely gluten free.

Favorite grocery store in the area. The staff here is friendly, helpful and kind. Great selection of organic food at great prices. Love checking out what they have new at the back of the store - and sampling a few things like coffee, juice and sometimes good stuffs. Their wine selection is out of this world and the prices are low. They also have a nice selection of craft beers. Wish they would build a second location near downtown!

My favorite grocery store in Des Moines, Iowa. After spending time on the east coast and visiting the west coast, I was really excited to have access to Trader Joe's in the Midwest. They carry quality products, both organic and ethic at cheap prices. There isn't as much of a variety in products at this Trader Joe's branch as seen in the large cities; however, they have enough top notch products that 100s of options are not necessary. If you are comparing the grocery options here to Whole Foods, then you should note that the prices are about half as cheap. The workers here are really friendly. And they always have samples of their seasonal coffee with soy creamer and stevia in the back. I really like to try the tasty food samples as well. I get a guide every month that is a lot of fun to look through. They have the cheapest specialty cheeses, imported chocolate, organic produce, and ethic wine selection around. Plenty of options for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. The frozen food selection is decent for those without the means to cook. Essentially, you can get your entire grocery list of items here in top-notch quality at a decent price. What's not to love?

Awesome recent additions to their gluten-free options, like Everything Bagels and other kinds of sandwich breads. Service is always great, too. Today, I forgot the cream cheese for aforementioned bagels and an associate tam and grabbed it for me. If they were annoyed, you couldn't tell for the smiles! I'd also like to take a grocery sacking class from the team; how they can get everything in two bags without anything crunched is impressive.