Trader Joe's - Chicago, IL Reviews

44 E Ontario St • Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 951-6369 • www.traderjoes.com

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3.80 of 5 (by 5 users)

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Trader Joe's - Chicago, IL Ratings and Reviews

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Trader Joe's is perfect for those that need preservative free!

On preservative free diet

AUG

2009

I recently found out that I have a preservative allergy and can not eat allergies in food. This has really changed the way I eat and shop.

When I first found out, I ate only fresh foods-- fruits and vegetables. I quickly got bored. I realized that was not really realistic. So, I ventured over to Whole Foods and spent about $400 on groceries trying to find preservative free/fresh foods. EEEkkk. Too expensive.

Then, I went over to Trader Joe's and I was so surprised to see how many foods were labeled preservative free and how cheap they were. My grocery bill was about 1/2 of what Whole Foods was....

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Jolie
Chicago, IL

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I love this store!

into trying new things, interested in natural products, into trying new products

AUG

2007

I love Trader Joes! This is a great grocery store that provides organic items at a very affordable price. Not only that, you can find very unique items, again, at a very affordable price. Very kid friendly too! I can get about 80% of my grocery shopping done there. Love it!

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missiongirl
Cary, IL

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Better Than Jewel or Dominicks for Organic Foods

generally a healthy eater

SEP

2009

Reviewing Trader Joe's Downtown Chicago. Whole Foods-type quality will not be found here. Neither will the variety. Most of the produce seems to be non-organic but definitely a better price than Whole Foods. In addition, this is a healthier option than Jewel or Dominicks in my opinion.

There are certain interesting items to be found. For example, a super yummy snack mix called "Sweet and Hot" (or something similar) which has sesame covered almond slivers with spicy roasted pistachios and sweet peanuts. Plus, the mix is very affordable. Speaking of the nut aisle, the hazlenuts especially are of...

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ORDvegan
Chicago, IL

Private label high quality items hard to fine items

loyal shopper, seeking good service, cost-conscious, will pay for quality, an aisle browser, generally a healthy eater, seeking a bargain, budget conscious

FEB

2008

What can I say about Trader Joe's that has made it a success. For those who have not been there you must at least check it out. Yes it is a little trendy, but that being said it has many private label items not found anywhere else. Expect to pay more about 10-15% more than your average grocer. I highly reccomend that you go there and try a few things I usually get 5-6 new things just to try, they have lots of fun items and interesting items I have not really seen at most grocers. There quality on items are a solid 10 rating high quality tasty food. Staff is fantastic very nice tree huging... review »

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shamrockbear
Chicago, IL

hellish

seeking a bargain, an aisle browser, budget conscious, will pay for quality

NOV

2008

a hellish shopping experience. Lines around the entire store, so you cant get to anything on the outer walls, aisles full of shopping carts blocking and jamming everything. A true fire hazard. The absolutely worst shopping experience in existance. This is one place a bargain is not worth it. The agony of shopping here and the lenght of time you will be waiting to pay are worth far mort than what you will save. Just say no.