Trader Joe's

I love Trader Joe's. I shop here and it is great for grab and go snacks and meals. Super affordable. The Napa chicken salad with some Trail Mix crackers, a bottle of Ginger beer, and something sweet. I like the cheesecake, or mini ice cones. Also booze, wine, some household basics such as sponges. Very basic, but quality beauty products.

I had a wonderful experience at this particular Trader Joe's. I typically go to the Trader Joe's in Capitola (the parking lot is much better) which I had confided in my friend about while walking in. "We're better." An employee says dryly. "What?" I say, "We're better." He repeats (identitically) and he meant it. While I do not personally agree with his statement it was certainly spectacular. I particularly took note of my checkout experience. Jacob was my cashier. He was wearing green, I was like "Don't pinch THIS guy on St. Patrick's day." He had dropped a bottle of sparkling water I was buying when he picked it up to scan it, "Ok so don't open that one first." he says, jokingly. "Ok, I won't!" I cheerfuly commiserate. (Classic Jacob) Wonderful store!

One of my favorite Trader Joe’s. It can be and normally will be quite busy as it is in downtown Santa Cruz but the staff here make things smooth and easy. I’m constantly impressed with the friendly staff who are very knowledgeable of store items. I highly recommend this location.

I stopped in today, visiting from Monterey County and the store was very organized and the wait time was a breeze at peak hours. They had a full staff at every register. I originally went in looking for a tea they didn’t have it, but they had another tea that I was willing to try. The cashier even bagged my groceries which I didn’t expect him to. I didn’t get his name, but he was a tall, blue-eyed, handsome man. Upon leaving, I decided to stop and ask one of the managers on duty if it was OK to park there for a few minutes while I cross the street and go over to the bookstore really quick and Dan was so friendly and welcoming. He made me feel like I was a part of his team. Thank you for providing outstanding customer service. You are a star.⭐️

This is a great place to go shopping my mom and I have been shopping at this place for years this place and Capitola so long that a lot of the staff know her. All of the food here is of the highest quality. And we always stop by and get whatever free sample is happening and some coffee is just great. The Santa Cruz store can be very busy if you go at the wrong time. Because this is where most of the UCSC students come to shop if they know what's good for them. It's great for the business in downtown Santa Cruz. Can't say enough good things about Trader Joe's.

L,Pedro was very sweet!! I do hope I got his name haha we were very caught up in our conversation.. but other than that he was such a nice person!

Trader Joe's continues to make grocery shopping enticing with a wide variety of new items on shelves. Invites shoppers with beautiful flowers, plants, seasonal fruits and ensures shoppers walk through each aisle picking up their favorite items and / or new items introduces attracting everyone's interests. Love their snacks, baked good, desserts, sauces,, cheeses in addition to fresh produce. Amazed to find so many seasonal pumpkin based food items....sharing a few delicious finds from today's shopping... Yummy Pumpkin Danish Kringle(first-time tried), Trail Mix Crackers (light protein rich), French Onion Focaccia amongst many others. I wish they add a few more items making it one stop shopping for all.