I've travelled the nation and I don't get the hype. Trader Joes wouldn't survive a New York minute with a Wegmans nearby. You can malign Whole Foods, but at least they sell a significant variety of foods and they don't add their name to EVERYTHING!
I went yesterday:
Produce isle: No basil or thyme.
Dill pickles refrigerated to avoid preservatives: NONE
Pepperonconi: None
Multigrain fresh bread: None
I don't think these are boutique items.
BTW if your going here thinking that your avoiding a big chain, think again. There are Trader Joes all over the nation.
It get's 3 as the staff were friendly