[gomoho]

Well I am currently in Wilmington NC and will go to a new Trader Joe's that opened here this month. Pretty excited 'cause I've never been in one of these stores. This store is 550 miles from my house in Hadley!

[spk7951]

Stopped at Trader Joe's in Gainesville this afternoon on our way back from Shands. We braved the crowds and probably spent about 20 minutes in the store and it took less than 10 minutes to check out. So busy they have police on duty in the parking lot.

The store is about 1/2 mile from the highway located on the north side of Archer Road next to the Best Buy.

[eremite06]

Originally Posted by spk7951

Stopped at Trader Joe's in Gainesville this afternoon on our way back from Shands. We braved the crowds and probably spent about 20 minutes in the store and it took less than 10 minutes to check out. So busy they have police on duty in the parking lot.

The store is about 1/2 mile from the highway located on the north side of Archer Road next to the Best Buy.

Thanks. We're going saturday.

[casita37]

Originally Posted by spk7951

Stopped at Trader Joe's in Gainesville this afternoon on our way back from Shands. We braved the crowds and probably spent about 20 minutes in the store and it took less than 10 minutes to check out. So busy they have police on duty in the parking lot.

The store is about 1/2 mile from the highway located on the north side of Archer Road next to the Best Buy.

So......how was it???? Did it live up to the hype?

[GatorFan]

I am going Saturday morning

[spk7951]

Originally Posted by casita37

So......how was it???? Did it live up to the hype?

Can't really answer about living up to the hype because we have been "fans" of Trader Joe's for some time. Used to make a monthly trip to the one near us back when we lived in CT. But yes we still like the store and the unique selection of items they have. Picked up a few of the store brand items such as: eggplant parm, spinach dip, potato pancakes, couple of specialty pastas and some deserts. Not to be forgotten we got a case of "two buck Chuck" wine to let friends here try. I would also add that as much as we like Trader Joe's we would not make a special trip of over an hour one way to go there. But since we are in Gainesville once every three months then we most certainly would stop there. Would love to see one closer to TV.

[Sagitarius 6]

I wonder if we all wrote to Trader Joe's, Requesting that they open a store here, telling them how well we would support it. it might work and while we are at it write to Costco also. I would love, love to see them here.

[chuckinca]

Saw tee shirts in Morro Bay, CA (Morro Bay, California - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) that said

Friends don't let friends drink two buck chuck.


.

[GatorFan]

Trader Joe's is opening a warehouse in Orlando. Just a matter of time before we get a Trader Joe's.

[casita37]

I am planning to drive up to TJ's this afternoon. I have a loaner car, from the dealership, with a full tank of gas....so why not??

I have been making a list from some of the suggestions on the various threads. Anyone have any other "must get" items to suggest?

[cquick]

Originally Posted by chuckinca

Friends don't let friends drink two buck chuck.
.

Your cat looks exactly like our son's cat, Torrie....

and I would let my friends drink two buck chuck...they wouldn't know the difference.....sorry friends, but it's true!

[casita37]

Originally Posted by casita37

I am planning to drive up to TJ's this afternoon. I have a loaner car, from the dealership, with a full tank of gas....so why not??

I have been making a list from some of the suggestions on the various threads. Anyone have any other "must get" items to suggest?

I am bumping this just because the last post turned over a new page, and I don't want my inquiry to get lost. Thanks....

[eremite06]

Bought a case of "Three Buck Chuck." Place was packed. Made me nervous being amongst the crowd inside and out. Too used to the Villages, I guess!

I didn't see how you can order online. I did request, on the site, for them to locate one in the Villages. BTW, there was an article in the SUN about TJ's yesterday.

[Sagitarius 6]

If everyone sent them a e-mail requesting that they open here, it may help, traderjoes.com about us, cust. feedback fill out form.

[casita37]

Took about 1.5 hours to get there. The shopping center was swamped....of course, Christmas shopping. Trader Joe's was quite busy, but not unmanageable. The staff were very pleasant and helped me find a few things.

I bought EVOO, vinegar, spag. sauce, canned soup (delicious....had it for dinner), coffee, tea, 4 cans of beans, 2 stuffed flounder, a large chicken pot pie, applesauce, large olives, kale chips, nut mix, non-cured ham (sandwich slice), granola, organic xl eggs, brie cheese, pita chips, cocktail sauce, fresh salsa, 2 bottles sparkling water. My total was $81.13.

Looking at my list, that seems high, but truly, I was pleased with the prices. Much of what I bought was organic and/or large size, etc.

As I was looking at the 2 buck chuck, a lady made a face, shook her head, and said it was really bad. I usuall would have bought at least one bottle to decide for myself, but I just tossed a partial bottle of more expensive wine and didn't feel like wasting more. I'll get around to it one of these days. Will be going back every other month, or so.....maybe....Not a bad day trip, if you work in lunch or some other entertainment.