Trader Joe's is a good place to pick up specialty grocery items. It does have it's own quirks but for the most part it's a great place to find good quality products that aren't too expensive.
PROS:
* Always has a unique item to taste in the back of the store.
* Workers always seem happy and helpful
* 2 buck chuck wine (Most of their wines are good and inexpensive)
* Plentiful organic selections and choices for vegans including soy cheese
* Unsalted raw nuts and seeds
* Shampoo and soap without laurel/laureth sulfates
CONS
* They won't have everything you are looking for. No coconut Oil, unbagged greens, sometimes you have to by produce in bulk
* Parking can be bad on Saturday and around rush hour.