Trader Joe's

James “Liam” Biggerstaff

2024-04

The Trader Joe's in South Bend consistently offers a delightful shopping experience that stands out in the world of grocery stores. What makes this location particularly appealing is its unbeatable selection. They manage to offer a variety of high-quality goods at prices that seem too good to be true, considering the quality you get.The staff at this Trader Joe's are always a highlight. They are not only super friendly and polite, but they also make shopping there a genuinely pleasant experience. It's rare to find a combination of great service and affordable, quality products, but this store manages to deliver both.Even on busy days, the store layout is designed so thoughtfully that it rarely feels overcrowded. This thoughtful design makes navigating the aisles and finding your favorite products a breeze, which is always appreciated during a quick shopping trip.Additionally, the wine and beer selection at this Trader Joe's is exceptional. Whether you're looking for a unique craft beer or a fine wine to accompany dinner, you're likely to find something that excites your palate. Not to be overlooked, their bouquets are also notably superior in quality compared to what you might find at other supermarkets, adding a nice touch for those looking to brighten up their home with fresh flowers.

Laureen Johnson

2024-03

Love Trader Joe's! This is a very nice store and Emmanuel was so friendly and helpful. I really enjoy the vegetable hash. Saves so much in time and waste. Good variety in cheeses and dips to try.Update; this is a great place to shop. Their food is quality and even the snacks are somewhat healthy. I don't feel guilty giving it to my grandkids. Thank you, Seretha for making my day!

Landscapes by Acme

2024-04

They have some of the best foods on hand. Service is always around and helpful. Fast check out with a smile. I also enjoy always going and like to go back.

Andrii Yasinovskyi

2024-04

Very good offer of good quality food. A lot of items from Canada which are more tasty as for me. Pretty nice wine selection for reasonable price. Recommend without qualification.

Bethany Johnston

2023-12

Another TJ's on my path. Yay, South Bend! Perfectly wonderful people and the fondue is back in stock for the holidays. ✌️

Lynn G

2024-03

Vday was my first day ever going to a trader Joe's. It was so busy! But for good reason.I had heard so many good things and I was very pleased. Such a unique selection and the prices are good. I always thought they were an expensive store, but I was wrong. And they cashier was so sweet. I definitely will be back.

Gail Brinkley

2024-04

They are the best! All their staff is so friendly & helpful. Food is always fresh and has a lot of unusual choices. Beautiful flowers & plants at a wonderful price.

Richard Hughes

2024-03

Haven't been in a TJ in awhile and was pleasantly surprised at all the new products. This branch is ideally situated for the student population and feels student run. Always friendly and gregarious check out staff add to my appreciation over the usual grunts at the chain supermarkets around.

Karl Kestermann

2024-02

I love Trader Joe's products. However I despise nearly every shopping experience I have there. This is for all locations I have shopped at. It always feels like their employees are more concerned about making sure they are doing their jobs rather than ensuring customers can shop the shelves. So often I have employees in my way counting things and never make room. Or they are too busy talking to each other to realize someone is trying to get to a product they are blocking. While they are friendly, they are more a roadblock than helpful.

Debbie Gauger

2023-12

Trader Joe's is great! The quality is high and the portion sizes are perfect for me and my husband. They have seasonal items that rotate frequently and if you like one, get multiples or they might sell out! The holiday season is the perfect time to go for the first time but don't go hungry!

Michael Miller

2024-03

Olivia at the South Bend store was an absolute joy to interact with this morning! I mentioned to her that my father had just passed away and she was extremely compassionate. I walked into the store sulking, and walked out with a smile because of how kind and hospitable she was when she rang me up. Trader Joe's is a great addition to the community, and it's employees like this that keep me coming back.

Beth Norman

2023-12

Love shopping here. The employees are always welcoming and cheerful.. the products fun and yummy. This is a small store so not everything is always available but if you find something, buy it, try it and buy it again. If it's a seasonal item, you may have to wait for that season to come around again.

the Taylor Family from Indiana

2022-05

We went there on the third day of business. Not quite as big as a traditional Trader Joe's but a very nice addition to this part of South Bend and it's a short walk from the Notre Dame campus!!

Aidan Flynn

2024-05

LOVE IT!! Chocolate Chunk cookies are great and so is the pasta, if I could give more stars I would!

Amanda Powers Brown

2024-04

Has some great gluten-free food to select from time to time and at a really good price!! I have celiac disease, and it's hard to find good tasting, affordable, gluten-free food, I love Trader Joe's

Marina L. Klein

2024-04

Love everything about this store, the prices are very comparable to regular store bought goods without all the preservatives, artificial dyes and fillers that I don't want to feed my family. I wish I would have visited sooner!

Hoosieronthemove

2023-05

Stopped in at this TJ’s tonight and while everyone who works here is super nice, I felt like they were missing some of their standard items I always look for. Wasn’t as big of a flower selection at this one either too. Overall though it’s a clean store, the bathroom needed a little cleaning up though.

Colleen Renteria

2024-01

Trader Joe’s is a cool store with unique items. If you are looking for something unique and healthy they are likely to have it. They also have a great flower selection.

James Kauzlarich

2024-03

It's a great place to shop, if you are bored with the usual grocery fare, and are willing to pay for it. A bit like Whole Foods in that. But TJ has about double floorspace and also about double the brands.

alexander deluna

2024-02

Very shopper friendly, easy to navigate through store. Each product you're looking for have many other options. Example if your looking for dried mangos. There are plenty of dry mango options and other fruits you can choose from!

Sheila Hardt

2023-12

First time going to Trader Joe's in South Bend. It was an enjoyable adventure. I loved the flowers, produce, and healthy versions of some of the frozen foods and snacks. I am very frugal and was surprised that many items were reasonable. The staff was lovely. Could picture myself working there.

Aaron Wells

2023-11

The journey to Trader Joe's is a trip down a rabbit hole of modern consumerism, a kaleidoscopic bazaar tucked away in the drab maze of suburban sprawl. Pushing open those doors is akin to entering a different realm, one where the mundane act of grocery shopping mutates into a psychedelic experience.Each aisle is an odyssey of its own. Shelves brimming with eclectic concoctions that you’d be hard-pressed to find in the cookie-cutter aisles of its competitors. Exotic spices from far-off lands, wild snack fusions that defy categorization, and eccentric treats that whisper tales of faraway cultures. In this bountiful land of edible curiosities, predictability is the only taboo.But beyond the novelty, there's a more grounded truth: If Trader Joe’s has got your item on its list, then by the gods of commerce, it's probably got the best price in town. One can’t help but marvel at the audacity of it all – top-tier quality, paired with prices that seem almost like a sly wink at the consumer. A deal too good, and yet, there it is.As I wheeled my cart out, the sun glaring down on asphalt, the world seemed a tad more vivid, more alive. Trader Joe's wasn’t just a store; it was a pulsating entity, a throbbing heart in the cold commercial landscape, pumping out wild wonders and wallet-friendly wares in every beat. One thing was for certain - in this chaotic dance of capitalism, Trader Joe's moved to its own rebellious rhythm.

Richard Payton

2024-04

Awesome and unique products with great customer service. Always interested in seeing what new foods they're bringing in throughout the year

Thom Carpenter

2023-11

It's a Trader Joe's! What more can I say. Nice to have one reasonably close in Northwest Indiana. Now I don't have to wait until the next time I go to Chicago. As always, their products are primo, and often fun... usually different, intriguing and sometimes exciting. Always a treat to shop there!

reagan

2024-03

Beautiful floral selection I was able to make a valentines bouquet for my boyfriend with all of the flowers that I got there and it didn’t cost me much more than 25 dollars :)

Earold Gunter

2023-12

I like this place for shopping for items out of my normal meat and taters purchases. It has many items that are going to be nearly impossible to find in your standard grocery stores, like Martins or Meijers. Never seen frozen tikka masala and other "exotic" dishes and foods.

T “Crash525” Crash

2024-01

Trader Joe’s is nice. A very clean store. A wide variety of selection and good prices. The staff is nice. The branded food they offer is really good.

Secret Scribbler

2024-03

Edit: Unfortunately I heard the news of Trader Joe's is wanting to remove the rights/protections to all worker unions (pairing up with Amazon and SpaceX) in the US ever since they got sued by the National Labor Relations Board for union busting...I'll be boycotting this store and all its products, as my family consists of union workers.Time to stop idolizing brands that don't care about its worker, or people, and only care about $$$!

Jeffrey Gladden

2023-05

So I bought these bagels yesterday they felt a little hard but I figured it was trader Joe's I'm sure they're fine. I mean do you people not check the dates on your food? Disgusting

Earl Ditz

2024-02

The store was extremely clean and organized and the selection, quality, and prices are great! Definitely my new favorite place to buy groceries.