I adore Trader Joe's! It's the best place to get groceries and I frequent there at least once a week. As a vegetarian, I find that they offer a variety of snazzy new products that appeal to my diet. The also have a sample station set up in the back which is a super way to try new foods. Their flower and card section is particularly fantastic. The cards are aprx $1, are beautiful and beat those $5 halmark cards any day of the week! The staff is literally always friendly, eager to help, and I often chat w/ them and swap recipes and such. The prices are excellent and seriously most products are 1/3 to 1/2 cheaper than harris teeter or earth fare. *which are both good stores in their own right*
The only downfall I've observed is that the dairy doesn't necessarily last long. Their regular milk (not rice, almond, etc) goes bad kinda quickly which is the only product poo-poo I've noticed!
Obviously the parking lot sucks- we've outgrown it but don't let it deter you, it's well worth it the trip to Trader Joe's! :)