I am glad that Trader Joe's is able to stand up against the monopoly of Whole Foods. As a person that loves to spend his free time walking around grocery stores, Trader Joe's is my favorite, because they offer healthy alternatives for a fantastic price. I love their Green Plant juice which rivals Naked Juice's Green Machine for a fraction of the cost. They also have a great selection of cereals, including a 9 whole grains one that contains 8g of fiber in one serving. I am a freak when it comes to fiber. They have a large range of flowers at a great price, I come in once a week to pick up a bouquet for my mom. It made me feel even better when I learned that they are fair trade flowers. No one is getting the shaft to put this arrangement on the table. Last, but not lease, I remember being a broke university student living off of two buck chuck for a buzz. You can't beat the price and they are decent wines.
The staff are friendly and great at chitchat, so the atmosphere is always nice and welcoming.