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Trader Joe's

Grocery Store, Supermarket, and Wine Store

Back Bay West, Boston

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Trader Joe's

8.0^/10

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"Every year this place gets more and more crowded."(2 Tips)
"At times you just arrive and get in line and shop"(12 Tips)

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Jason FJuly 14, 2013
The friendliest grocery store on earth! The line is usually long, but it moves quickly. Further, the way the store is laid out is perfect to shop as you're waiting to check out. Genius :)
Ean E.August 29, 2012
Plan ahead. If it's busy, get your breads, cereals, fruits and veggies, than just shop from the line. Saves you time.
Emily KruseMarch 19, 2018
Trader Joe's is great but this one is super tiny and impossible to do comfortable shopping in. Most people shopping there have a mutual understanding that it sucks and are respectful at least!
AdwaDecember 28, 2018
Every thing here runs out fassssst... its good for quick , good price grocery store but not for long walk shopping🧐
Steph ParkerSeptember 22, 2013
Shop on weekend mornings before 10am - the local college students are still sleeping/hungover, so there's no line.
Christina BrehmSeptember 26, 2012
Been here 25+ times
You don't know what "rush hour" is until you've seen the Trader Joe's line at 5:30pm.
Frederick Bernard StewartJune 28, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Check the line as you arrive. At times you just arrive and get in line and shop
Frederick Bernard StewartSeptember 20, 2015
Been here 50+ times
If they continued good samples at the entrance this place would be perfect.
Alexandra MotternOctober 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
It's small and doesn't have alcohol, but it's got everything you need
Danielle ShermanAugust 30, 2010
Been here 10+ times
This is a great Trader Joe's location. It's small, but they still have a nice variety of products and their florist is amazing!
Alwyn VelasquezOctober 11, 2011
Cheaper than Whole Foods, good food and whacky employees what more could you ask of your grocery store. Read more
StephanieApril 29, 2018
Go late or early because my god, is it a crowded gridlock in that basement.
NJAOctober 19, 2012
They actually have a great selection of greeting cards all just 99 cents!
JessicaDecember 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Every year this place gets more and more crowded. #anxietyattack #shopinline #nobooze
Raquel RossSeptember 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
This is the strangest arrangement for a store. Don't come wanting to buy one thing--you're forced to walk the entire store single-file!!
A SOctober 3, 2015
Tiny hidden store. Go down the staircase to find it.
Maya Jimenez 😬September 13, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Cheapest groceries! Ask for the gluten free list if you need it! Read more
Nandi AndersonMarch 31, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Always super busy! Go on a weekday at 2:00! Lol
Christina PJanuary 30, 2013
Half of an actual store. Get in line immediately, you'll pass every item as you snake through the store.
Frederick Bernard StewartApril 1, 2011
Been here 50+ times
I like this trader joes. Convenient location, great selection, and helpful people.
Maia LukeNovember 2, 2011
Has great stuff, but not everything that you'd find at a regular grocery store. Familiarize
Jingxuan YueMarch 25, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Mango and Cream Bars are super delicious
Matthew iFebruary 22, 2010
Been here 100+ times
It may be the smallest one in Boston, but the Red Sox are always beating the Yankees 9-2 @ the Back Bay Trader Joes! (see mural)
Andrew T.August 14, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Don't be afraid of the long line. It moves very fast.
Al WillisJuly 24, 2016
Been here 10+ times
You can use Apple Pay; works great.
Phal NewzOctober 18, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best to come early to do your shopping than evening.
Abby SNovember 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Go buy the TJ bbq chicken pizza! it is amazing!
Phal NewzSeptember 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Make sure to check your receipt before leaving_ I almost got charge $27.00 for 2 belle peppers. I still love this place. Enjoy your shopping.
Nishad GeorgeSeptember 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
If you come before 4 there's no line
Frederick Bernard StewartJune 28, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Bananas and the amazing staff
Gloria ChinNovember 24, 2012
Been here 25+ times
They don't sell wine here so you should go to Shaw's for alcohol instead. The line is a shit show 4-6pm on weekdays
Jake SmithApril 17, 2012
Peanut Butter filled pretzel bites. Yes, you read that right.
J SDecember 15, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Cheaper and healthier than the food in Prudential Mall food court.
Sarah GiffardMay 18, 2014
Avoid on weekdays between 5&7
Raphael Armand MifanoAugust 31, 2014
Chip and nice
Emilie ValleJuly 19, 2011
Small but always have great samples.
Ke ChenJanuary 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Be prepared, the line is always huge
BaturalpAugust 23, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Best grocery around to buy cheap olive oil.
Jayleen baiMay 31, 2013
try mochi ice cream
BeckyOctober 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
sweet chili sauce. yum.
JessicaMarch 19, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Shop in line!
Stacey VasquezOctober 9, 2012
No Two Buck Chuck here! Or any alcohol, for that matter. Oh well.
MicheleJune 29, 2012
This TJs doesn't sell booze. I'm confused. Do people go to Trader Joe's to shop for FOOD?!
Frank MacriAugust 5, 2011
Get Midnight Moo!
Jenna WJuly 7, 2010
Very very small and staff aren't particularly helpful
Ulyee FoobarJune 4, 2009
Been here 5+ times
cheapest energy/Clif bars on the block
UserJuly 27, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Mentioned I was pregnant in response to a clerk's question.. quickly made me feel like I was answering a questionaire. Lady, just let me pay for my veggies and stfu.

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