Who doesn't love Trader Joe's? It has the feel and products of an upscale grocery store but surprisingly low prices. In particular I love their organic olive oil prepopped popcorn bags. Delicious light snack to keep at work! I'll be honest though, it doesn't end up as a light snack for me it ends up as a stress coping snack and an empty bag at the end of a day #fatkid.
The part that really sets this location as my favorite grocery store in Charlotte is the staff. I'm not sure if they are instructed to bond with you at the check out but every time I go the staff is super friendly. More than once a product from my cart has started a conversation about how they cook it or add to it to make a meal.
I basically eat healthy but I am not the type to stress about all my food being organic. However, I feel like I get a great value at Trader Joe's because without meaning to the products I bring home are minimally processed without my having to review each item for chemicals when I pick it up. The bill at the counter is never painful, even though I usual purchase an entire cart full of fresh and healthy food.
The store is always cleaned and it is well laid out. The parking deck is the only flaw and I don't even bother. Skip the stress and go straight up to the top. Or, come on a Sunday morning and you can park right out front!