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| - To begin: I. Friggin'. Love. Trader Joe's.
Since I crossed the rivers and moved from the South to the North Hills about 2 years ago, I find myself subconsciously comparing my local dives from where I grew up in Whitehall to where I now live in McCandless. The Mt. Lebanon TJ's was new and exciting when it moved in, and that is the only TJ's I had been familiar with otherwise. Nice store, but I feel the location here in McCandless goes above and beyond.
Honestly, it's a no-brainer to give this Trader Joe's location a 5-star review. Their employees are hands-down some of the nicest, most approachable people you could ever ask for help. I've had my shoes complimented. I've had long conversations about applying for, and working two, jobs. I've discussed German kuchen and apple cider in great detail at the demo table. They're in general very cheerful and easy to talk to. That makes a huge difference in the entire store environment (and come on, how much more fun must it be to wear Hawaiian shirts to work every day?).
My mom was always describing Trader Joe's as some magical paradise of groceries I'll never find at any other place, and I didn't believe her until I went to my formerly local Mt. Lebanon location for myself. TJ's really prides themselves on offering unique goods - she was totally right. I love that their brand is very fun and casual... this shows through in the store as well. I can always find something with unusual or interesting ingredients right alongside traditional produce. Plus, the prices are perfectly in my budget. Cheaper than Giant Eagle by a longshot, but with more quirky and diverse offerings than Aldi.
The McCandless location is always clean and I've only ever had an issue finding something there once, which an employee was able to clear up in a minute or two. For a relatively new store, it seems like the staff has been managing the busy traffic (indoor and out) quite well. I am always happy to go there because I know they make things hassle-free.
TJ's for life. I'm so glad I live near one now.
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