I live less than a mile from this Trader Joe's and it's where I do most of my grocery shopping. It's small and can sometimes be limiting, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up in quirkiness. It's very affordable and the staff is helpful/friendly. I can usually get out of here in about 1/2 the time it takes at Harris Teeter.
Everyone has their go-to items to pick up here, so why break precedent? Here are my faves:
- Frozen Mango, Pineapple (Miss the papaya/guava! Bring it back!)
- ABC Trail Mix (Almonds, Blueberries, Cranberries)
- Light Coconut Milk (great for smoothies or cooking)
- Trader Joes Veggie Chips
- Green curry sauce and the hot sauces!
- Sliced Goat Cheese
- Lots of different coffee!
- Affordable/delicious beers (Mission St./Firestone Walker beers brewed for Trader Joe's rock!)
- Wine selection...I won't stoop to the $2 stuff, but plenty of good juice under $10.
- Omega Orange/Carrot Juice
- Jasmine Rice
- Edamame and 3-layer Hummus
- Hot Pico de Gallo
- "Just the clusters" cereals and the blueberry cinnamon flax cereal
- Super Green Drink (Antioxidant powder to use in smoothies)