Trader Joe's

This Trader Joe’s at 8611 Santa Monica Blvd has always been one of the busiest locations in West Hollywood, and for good reason. One of its biggest draws was the large refrigerated beer and wine section, which set it apart from other Trader Joe’s stores and heavily influenced where many customers, myself included, chose to buy alcohol. That refrigerated section has recently been removed and replaced with produce. Since then, there are no reliable cold beer or wine options, only a small number of warm bottles placed near the cheese area. Selection is extremely limited, inconsistent, and does not meet the expectations this store previously established. This change has already affected my shopping behavior. I now purchase alcohol from nearby retailers that consistently offer chilled options, which means Trader Joe’s has lost that category of my business. It’s a frustrating shift, especially given how well this location previously understood its customer base. I hope corporate leadership reconsiders this decision and restores at least part of the refrigerated alcohol section. It was a meaningful differentiator and removing it significantly degrades the overall experience.

Got the trader joe’s tote bag here!

Excellent store, very convenient location, and free parking for an hour and a half, which is enough time to shop more than once. Spotless inside, and when I asked the staff a couple of questions, they answered clearly and professionally, which makes you feel good. Great store with fresh products, I will come back.

Wow this supermarket has it all as an Australian. We don’t have a supermarket as affordable Trader Joes. Well caught me off guard was the .17c water bottles and the bananas. They’re so cheap. Australia is such a rip-off compared to Trader Joes prices. There is such a variety of different items and I especially loved the yoghurts here and the little immune energy shots which is really good pick me up especially after a long night. Thank you so much for the exceptional service. I’m very happy to be bringing home my tote bag and lunchbox to be using at home for my groceries, which will be amazing. I’m very happy.🥰

A wide variety of vegan vegetarian and eaters all around selectivities staff is friendly helpful and nonchalant prices are reasonable for all incomes cleanliness of store is upmost location is sufficient The stock is selective for all taste buds stores highly recommended

Always friendly workers currently staff very helpful eager to answer questions. I don't mind the parking.It's kind of easy in and out.

Next the the Market is El Pollo Loco. Very convenient to shop at the Market and pick up delicious chicken from El Pollo Loco

Every morning at 7:00 am the store cleans the parking lot with a leaf blower. It’s really loud and neighbors nearby can’t rest. I don’t understand why this has to be done every single day and so early.

Trader Joe's is such an essential service. It's the only affordable grocery store in LA that isn't a Wal Mart or a niche store. This particular location is small and cramped - as is the parking lot - but it has everything you need for a single person or maybe a couple. It's not ideal for bulk or big events. There was an issue where they'd always be out of things but lately their supply chain has been fixed and I almost never don't get what I want. A very small criticism - one or two of employees are a little creepy (the worst offender was fired or left) and some of them are a little too chatty. But most of them are great.

6 days a week their employee starts from 7am to 9am using a leaf blower preventing people from sleeping, the store does not respond to comments, disregard for neighbours

Today, I stopped by Trader Joe's to pick up a few items and was once again surprised by the condition of the bathroom. It was very unclean, and honestly, it's disappointing to see a space in that state--especially knowing that maintaining cleanliness should be manageable. I also noticed several associates outside the restroom who didn't appear to be particularly busy at the time (though I understand they may have been occupied with other tasks). Still, the condition of the restroom felt unacceptable. One suggestion might be to keep some basic cleaning supplies inside the restroom so customers can help maintain cleanliness if needed. It's not ideal, but it might encourage people to clean up after themselves. I just wanted to share this feedback because it really stood out as something that needs improvement.

I live in Atwater Village, but drive to West Hollywood for work. I stop by this location on the regular because I very much prefer it to the Silver Lake location. I always get a parking spot, it's not too crowded too often, in fact, it's comfortably quiet or busy most days. The layout is good and the staff has always been nice. I'm glad I work near this location for sure.

Best TJs in the world! I love the choices and of course amazing people that make that place so special.

The current policy says one carton of eggs per person. If you are there with more than one person each person should be accounted for. This interaction was embarrassing and demeaning. I understand we need to restrict people buying 12 cartons of eggs during this shortage . But if two people are present they should be aware their sign is flawed and confusing. And not shame you at the check out counter. Patrons behind me were judging me while I was trying to understand this very flawed concept. If it's one per family. That's what the sign should say.

Great selections / Great prices / Great quality ~ as expected at Trader Joe's! The employees are very helpful, too.

I go to a few different Trader Joe's stores and this review is for all of them. Every TJ's I've been in has a lively atmosphere, is well-stocked, is staffed with friendly people and is an overall enjoyable experience (as grocery stores go) I can't get everything I want at TJ's but what I can get is specific to this chain of stores. I love their products. I'm a satisfied customer. I'll keep coming back!

I had never been to this location before and needed to know where things were. Unfortunately, 2 of the employees ignored me, almost to the point of avoidance. A nice worker named Keyla assisted me in locating some Tahini. She was busy but stopped what she was doing to help me. She made the rest of my shopping trip pleasant. She made me laugh and feel comfortable. She is a real gem! I will return to this store knowing I will receive great service from this young lady. Great service thanks to her.

Thanks to this branch of 'Trader Joe's,' of being here in West Hollywood, CA. I had to use the restroom before heading back to Downtown LA's 'The Music Center,' so I was able to easily locate this branch here. I decided to support this biz as well: who doesn't need anything from Trader Joe's?! We didn't even need to repark our car, because we found out it was down the same side of the street we parked on. What's more was: our meter parking time hasn't run out yet! Anyways, I ended up buying: Organic Green Tea, some dried fruits such as dried mangoes and a pack of seaweed snack. This branch is also just as clean and organized on top of being efficient. Will be back next visit down this region!!!! Thanks for being here, Trader Joe's of West Hollywood, CA.

This is the BEST location because they always have everything in stock. The only downside here is the parking. Every time I come I have to wait for parking. Besides this everything is great, the employees are absolutely awesome!!! I will continue coming here regardless of the parking situation.

Great service from the time you park to the time you are exploring around to shop. Got more than what I came for and even a box to carry the multiple flowers I picked up. First hour parking is free with validation but not sure of how much it is after an hour because I'm usually in and out bc mainly come to this one when the trader's by me is out of stock. It's my overstock Trader's lol

Trader Joes is simply awesome. I wish x1000 that they had these in my town. I dont think I have ever gotten their version of anything that I did not like down to their in house beers. All great.

This location had a good selection of orchids in at least 3 different sizes. You can get mini orchids which I haven't seen elsewhere. There is a large parking lot in the back but it does get busy back there. On a weekday afternoon I did not have to deal with getting a ticket or parking validation. I wish all Trader Joe's locations were like this.

I want to give a shout out to Denny who I believe is a manager at Trader Joe's/Santa Monica Blvd-West Hollywood . Without going into a lot of detail, Denny went above and beyond his job to be of great assistance to me. His empathy and compassion blew me away and I will never forget it or him. Trader Joe's is very lucky to have such an amazing employee like Denny to represent their brand. He's a great ambassador to any company; I will never forget his incredible kindness.

5/5. Fresh selection and variety. It is fairly small, but it is great for convenience. It is reasonably priced and healthy with vegetarian options to choose from.

This is my favorite Trader Joe's location of them all. TJ's is known for its notoriously bad parking. I never have trouble snagging a space here no matter when I stop by. The store is a little smaller than others, which makes it easy to navigate and get in and out quickly. For a smaller store, it has almost everything I could want -- I recently checked out the larger TJ's closer to La Brea, and found they didn't have as many of the items I find at this store. Staff has always been friendly to me, and I've never had to wait too long to check out. Love this location and will continue to frequent it!

love this place it has everything I need the best place to buy flowers , cheese, staff are very helpful

My favourite grocery store From the moment you walk to the entrance you are welcomed and offered a clean cart or basket , and hand sanitiser .Covid protocol is practiced in this store and social distancing .very clean and tidy Great fresh vegetables ,fruits . Organic is available Snacks section oh my god ,I came across some snacks they are to die for. smoked almonds ,bamba it's peanut puff , delicious , honey roasted cashew . Pretty much that isle is amazing I can spend hours with all the nuts and seeds collection . Great collection OF WINE with different variety and great PRICES you cant find in any other store . Great meat selection from grass fed ,to free range chicken no antibiotic. Staff is great very friendly and polite , very efficient and quick and very organized * They don't carry coke or Pepsi product . Restroom are available in that store Parking is available and convenient free 1 hour w/ validation This is my one to go store , one stop shop !!

I like this location since it's close to a lot of other shopping so I can get things done in one shot, and the other reason is that the 1-hour free parking lot is actually not too terrible! Used to the stores on Crescent, Vine, or SM Blvd. further east, this is a newer location for me, and I've visited more than enough times just in this year (yes, it's only January). Layout is fine, and although I had to ask where a few things were, the people working there were very helpful in tracking things down. And as others have said, the parking attendant guy (Stephon/Stephan?) has to be one of the nicest people I have dealt with in a long time. Manners are scarce out here, however he has always been polite with the little interaction I have had with him. For some reason, when someone I deal with for less than 10 seconds can make me smile, this stays with me for the rest of the night (or at least until I get home).

One of my favorite Grocery store I like to buy for food from there because portions it's convenient for lunch or dinner , they have own parking spots , the store clean and neat and employees always ready to help you and they are friendly with honest opinions, respectful ,all of them flow CDC guidelines (( wearing face mask and gloves to protect themselves and us )). a lot of products with different flavor which give idea what's for dinner They cashier always smiling with senses humor

My favorite Trader Joe's location to shop in the area & it is close to my home. I like the layout of the store & they have a good size parking lot for customers outside the entrance. The employees are friendly & most helpful with recommendations.

clean facility and friendly staff. It's a good location but parking can get crowded. It can get quite busy a peak hours, I know the staff are friendly which is great, sometimes though people just want to get groceries paid for and get home.

This may be my favorite Trader Joe's so far. I love how big the store is and how much great stuff they have in stock. I'm a fan of this location and it's offerings. I'll be back.

I've come to this Trader Joes most of any for as long as I can remember. Over time, I've encountered a problem multiple times here thats becoming a little more consistent: they're out of things I'm planning on getting when I go there. Could just be my luck, but I have routinely Not had the same problem at the one further down Santa Monica next to Smart & Final or the one on Sunset. To be honest I go to the other ones when I can because of it rather than risk wasting time. Its not like its a bad store in any way but its still worth noting.

It's so sad watching this store getting worse and worse as time goes by. What happened to the amazing customer service Trader Joe's used to provide? And the explanation why they can't move their lazy asses for anything or anyone are just unbelievable! If there was a NO STAR or NEGATIVE STAR review, I'd do it right now. Somebody do something!!!!!

What a lovely Trader Joe's. If you are here you are probably already a fan of the chain market, like I am so I will skip the praise of Trader Joe's in general and focus on this location. The market was clean and well-stocked. It was easy to navigate and find what I want. They have their own lot (you can also park on the street). I was extremely impressed with the customer service here. They greeted me and helped me find what I needed. I think that's what makes this location very special. I would definitely come back here again. While I was here I tried a sample of their peanut butter granola which they had paired with strawberry yogurt. I highly suggest this combo if you are looking for something different for breakfast. Both items were kosher as well. Would definitely come back and purchase this.

BEWARE: FOOD POISONING AT THIS LOCATION I had the tomato soup from here. I know for a fact it was the soup. My boyfriend and I had eaten the same exact foods all week long. Always had meals together. I bought tomato soup here Saturday. I ate the soup and my boyfriend didn't have any because he wasn't hungry. By Sunday early in the morning I was VIOLENTLY puking and diarrhea. Seriously, thought I was going to die. I kept puking up the red tomato soup. I'm just starting to feel better now albeit very dehydrated. AVOID this location, clearly the staff aren't handling the foods properly, or there is a contamination with their soups.

Bought this spicy lentil wrap and thank the lord almighty I didn't consume it. I will no longer purchase anything at Trader Joe's I'm baffled at the quality of food they sell. Not only is this gross it smells like poop a doop! Steer clear! CAUTION DO NOT CONSUME FROM TRADER JOES! I gave it one star because the staff is awesome.

I just want to please beg you guys to let employees use gloves for protection!!!!! Also protect them for they are also playing their part on these difficult times

Whenever we're in Los Angeles, this location is our "go-to"spot because it's conveniently located to our home-away-from-home and has a fairly large inventory. We like marketing for Niman Ranch meats, fresh produce and cheeses here. TJ offers products for most dietary or nutritional needs. Since we don't have a Trader Joe's in Hawaii, we end up "stocking up" on TJ-branded edible goodies (cookies, almond butter and confections) and their French-milled soaps. Yeah, we're DEPRIVED! Now, most people can understand picking up edibles for snacking while we're on the road or to bring back home with us. However, we've gotten several odd looks and comments because we'll often buy at least 12 bars of soap (lemon-verbena, green tea, lavender and Tea Tree). Friendly cashiers who recognize that we're visitors have joked with us about really loving to bathe. Ha! We happily tell them we're not experiencing drought conditions like California. Oh, while shopping in this friendly market, take a moment to enjoy the music being played. It's often NOT Muzak "elevator music" but you'll find more popular and current genres and artists being featured. Looking around, I could see many patrons smiling, singing along and strolling down the aisles with a little "kick" in their steps.

One of the best things about TJ is .............drumroll please.............the WINE!!! I know what you may be thinking but bc they get smaller productions from wine producers and companies they get the wine priced well but also allows different styles of wine to be rotated through CHEERS

Great service! Everyone I've encountered here is beyond polite, courteous, and positive. They offer sanitizer at the door and appear to keep everything clean. Really great for a quick shopping experience. Cashiers are friendly in the lines, but efficient and keep things moving. No chatfests while people are waiting. They also are attentive when things pick up and another cashier is needed. I just moved to the area and so far this is my favorite one.

This location has a small parking lot but always is stocked with the fresh ingredients and items I need.

Thank God for Trader Joe's West Hollywood! Always a great experience, from the most wonderful parking attendant who is always smiling with welcoming me in by my name. Helpful staff and good food at great prices and wonderful checkers at the cash register.

Love this location great service and products Very clean place and they always wash the carts

Unfortunately, if you've shopped at Trader Joe's you've seen the massive amounts of single-use plastic packaging. Plastic clamshells, wrappers, bags, trays... and most of it ends up polluting our environment. Please join us in asking Trader Joe's to reduce their ridiculous amount of plastic packaging!

My local Trader Joe's has been an absolute delight to shop at during the pandemic. Rarely a line. Happy employees. Always stocked. Here's a pro tip for the yummiest, savoriest, easiest breakfast ever - the Shakshuka Starter. Thanks TJs!!

I'll be generous & make my 2 a 2-1/2. I live near this WeHo store & have shopped here since it first opened. (I remember when this TJ's used to be WeHo City Hall). I used to walk there sometimes a couple times a day. However as the quality began to slip, I started shopping at Pavillions again, also on S.M. Blvd, but their prices have gotten seriously out of control. (Pavillions even started raising the prices on their backroom discount shelves!) May sound funny. but it's true. I could give you countess other examples of Pavillions overpriced stuff, but why bother? So I more recently introduced myself to Smart & Final for the 1st time, (also on S.M. Blvd in WeHo) & am very excited about both their products & their prices. And the prices of their fresh bakery goods are excellent. (Pavillion's prices for baked pies went from $8.99 to 9.99 to 10.99 to 11.99 to 12.99 & I think $13.99 now). I think TJ's frozen rice dishes have gone steadily downhill & not only taste from funny to bad, but the vegetables in the rice dishes, after heating, are tasteless & rubbery. Their "Peruvian" rice dish I tried recently was the worst yet. I've tried so many of their frozen dishes that are so bad that I threw them out, so I don't bother to "try" any of them anymore. So now I go to TJ's to buy my wines & their hard liquor when I need it. love their chocolate milk - it's the next best thing to a chocolate shake, & their fresh fruit & vegetables, cartoned juices, eggs, pasta sauce, some salad dressings, potato chips, some boxed cookies, English toffee, flowers & most importantly, doggie treats. So there's plenty for me to still drop by TJ's for, but they're no longer my first choice, which S&F has now become, even tho by default. But I can see that TJ's is still doing big biz at "my" location, so they're obviously doing very well without my reduced number of visits.

Awesome little TJs in a great location! They had so much more in the prepared foods section than we get in WA state! We stopped by when we first got into town to stock our fridge with healthy goodies. I was super impressed with their sheer selection. Usually I am in and out of TJs in 10 minutes but we found ourselves enamored in each section and ended up being here for about 40 minutes filling our baskets. They were only out of stock of their sparkling wines - interesting! The lines were a bit longer than usual on a weekend but as usual they got everyone checked out in a timely manner. Good customer service as always!

Is it possible for a parking attendant to make a shopping experience so lovely and revolutionary? There is a man with curly hair who always greets you with a genuine smile - he just radiates warmth. I've talked to other people and they feel the same way. The world is not the easiest place right now but this man immediately makes you feel special and happy. Well Mister, I want you to know you are special. Trader Joe's, this one is great. Talk about making grocery shopping life changing! :)

This has definitely got to be a first - reviewing a grocery store. But it's because this place and the people who work there are WORTH IT! I went during the coronavirus pandemic and what I thought was going to be really stressful and scary turned into quite possibly my best trip to Trader Joes to date. I am so impressed by how many people they limit to go in the store, the arrows on the ground telling you the flow of traffic, and the cleanliness measures they take in store. Everyone has on masks and gloves, you're not allowed to bring in your own reusable bags (they were super apologetic but they won't charge you for paper ones so its no biggie!) and everyone is careful to keep a friendly distance. Right before going in, I was about to wipe my own cart handle, when he informed me that any of the carts I was about to grab are good to use because they are hosed down and cleaned after each use (and there was evidence of that when I left too - they were really scrubbing them!) Maybe because there were so few people in the store when I went, but it was great. I didn't feel overwhelmed, I literally only had positive interactions from the moment I parked, especially during checkout with a lovely blonde girl (thank you for not judging me for my VERY full cart and being so nice about it!) and additionally the guy helping her bag asked if I was making banana bread (at first i thought huh?) I said no, he told me I grabbed too soft a banana and ran to the banana display to get me a NEW ONE - FOR FREE - I got both bananas. So cool. Anyways I now have a favorite Trader Joes in LA and I don't even care that it's a little far from my house, I'm never going to any other one now. Thank you essential TJ workers!!

I don't think I've ever had a lousy experience here. Ever. They carry tons of great everyday products that suit me fine. The nuts are pricey, but that's everywhere. OH! One thing to avoid: ready-made pie crust (in the frozen section). I typically make my own, but thought, How bad can it be? Well, it was so revolting, I threw it out and wound up making it from scratch like I normally do. The staff here is always friendly. Gotta luv the bagel seasoning. OMG ridic.

"Can I just say...and I mean this in the best possible way...this is the most anal retentive Trader Joe's I've ever shopped in." This is what I said to my checker in her Steelers jersey on this fine NFL football Sunday. First of all, the bathrooms at this location are superb! Clean, stocked, and fairly private if you have a shy bladder...and if you don't mind hearing the TJ's employees passing through the hallway outside. And the store! Let me tell you, this is the most logically organized Trader Joe's I have EVER shopped in. The minced garlic is stocked where all the seasonings are stocked! All the frozen potato items...ALL IN THE SAME PLACE! The shelves were fully stocked on a Sunday afternoon! What???? At my TJ's the minced garlic in the jar is on a low shelf with canned goods! Why would minced garlic be where canned goods are located? But not at the WeHo TJ's! No sir! You can find the minced garlic...in seasonings!!! This store is a joy to peruse through. I have shopped in many TJ's in my day and I have to say, this is my favorite! Logical, fully stocked, and clean! What more could you ask for? It's not in my 'hood, but I would consider making a trek here on the regular

It's near where I live, it's near my gym, it's really convenient and it's a Trader Joe's. It literally has every single lunch breakfast dinner snack item I could possibly want. The employees here are nice, the parking lot is good (unlike the one at Westwood/National) and it's a Trader Joe's.

I love this location because the parking is convenient, the staff are super helpful, kind and friendly and they have everything stocked at all times! Victor was very helpful, kind and gave me an outstanding service this evening. This Trader Joe's never seems to disappoint! Also, they have beautiful plants and I highly recommend this location!

I have been living in West Hollywood for a little over a year and am a frequent Trader Joe's customer. This is going to change due to in the last six months, the staff's positive and helpful attitude has majorly gone down hill. While I must admit, it isn't the entire staff, but more than half. Today while shopping, I asked a staff member where the sunflower seeds were? He answered "YEAH WHAT?" I was shocked for a moment at how nasty he was. He then told me "They are over there, in the next aisle" I didn't bother to say thank you after the way he treated me. What has happened to your staff? On a whole, many do not greet the customer, smile or are remotely helpful. This is a big change from when I first started shopping here a year ago. I'm going to try the newer store, located at 7310 Santa Monica Blvd. to see if their staff is anymore courteous and helpful. I would be more than willing to talk to anyone in your management about this ugly situation. Very disappointed, Juliana Perel

Trader Joe's is like a family of fraternal twins who are alike in many ways but still possessed of unique personalities, so that's why you want to make out with all of them to see which one is the best kisser. I mean. WHAT? Anykink... This Trader Joe's is located in a really busy, beautiful block of "Look at Me" WeWhore, yet manages to have its own, private parking lot. On some days there's an attendant (no, he won't park your Hyundai, honey) who hands out tickets that you need the store cashiers to validate, but on some days he's gone -- probably working at Koo Koo Roo, boo. The store is big and bright inside, with a good selection that some smaller TJ's lack (such as the teeny one in Sherman Oaks which is still sexy). Good produce section, meat section for carnivores, and all the usual plethora of sundries that make TJ's so great -- including fun things like greeting cards, candy and flowers for when you want to apologize to your SO for accidentally sitting on their favorite Jefferson Airplane LP. Employees are for the most part kind, helpful, and enthusiastic -- skills which are sorely underrated at other stores not named Trader Joe's, and accounts for this WeHoT Piece's multiple visits to this location. And the samples! I'm SOOOO guilty of multiple helpings of the coffee they give away in the mornings -- then it's off to the personal care aisle to buy some house-brand whitening toothpaste. They think of everything! If this place gave good manicures or massages it would be perfect. Or rather, more perfect. Like, perfect frosting on top of a perfect orgasm cake. If I had to be a bitch about anything regarding this Trader Joe's location, it would be that sometimes certain items like organic peanut butter or yellow curry sauce are out of stock because this place is so popular and busy. People from the neighborhood usually shop here, so yes, you WILL get flirted with. What do you do in that sticky situation, honey? You flirt right back, that's what! Don't let anyone push you around. -- Unless you're into that, you kinky masochist, you ;-)

I'm the person that doesn't love Trader Joe's. There... you've found her. Really, I've walked into several of these stores and just left - buying nothing. I don't get the hysteria these places elicit. But this one isn't awful. At least, on a weekday afternoon before 5. There's a smallish parking lot (you need to get your ticket validated - we forgot but were only in the store for 10 minutes so the attendant nicely gave us a pass). The store is sort of oddly pie shaped, which doesn't really make the traffic flow any better I suspect, but it's an interesting idea. They have the usual stuff. It's not a particularly large location but you'll find enough organic frozen quiches or sea salt baked pita chips to keep you happy - and the requisite cheap wine selection. Our check out guy was very friendly and talkative - didn't even give us a speech when we sheepishly admitted we had forgotten to bring in our own grocery bags. So this wasn't a terrible experience. I do think given the location (downtown WeHo), this could be an absolute madhouse on the weekends. But if you MUST, this place is clean and staffed with friendly, helpful people.