[Innserelli]

Does anyone know if there is a store similar to Trader Joe's in our area?

[retiredguy123]

Fresh Market, maybe?

[Stu from NYC]

Not even close. For some reason they have not expressed an interest in coming here.

[UpNorth]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Not even close. For some reason they have not expressed an interest in coming here.

Soon-to-be open Sprouts market is not Trader Joes, but might give you another option from Publix/Winn Dixie/Walmart/Aldi's choices.

[asianthree]

Withdrawal from 5 TJ’s within 25 minutes of our house, up north. Now we just head up to Gainesville every 3-4 weeks, get lunch, stop at Whole Foods and TJ,s load our yeti and drive home. Hopefully in 6 months we can stop at new Buc-ee’s In Ocala on the way back

For those who shopped sprouts, they know the store, and may be happy one is coming soon. For those who haven’t shopped, it may be a disappointing store, sometimes on the very expensive side, unless it’s on sale. Sprouts was only on my list if I was headed in that plaza. I never just went shopping there. Otherwise I could find better products at TJ’s, and specialty ethnic grocery.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Not even close. For some reason they have not expressed an interest in coming here.

I guess I consider them similar because I don't like either one.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I guess I consider them similar because I don't like either one.

I've been in Trader Joe's a handful of times. I never saw why people love them. To me, Fresh Market is far and above TJ's. Its like comparing Wegman's to Winn Dixie.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by photo1902

I've been in Trader Joe's a handful of times. I never saw why people love them. To me, Fresh Market is far and above TJ's. Its like comparing Wegman's to Winn Dixie.

Wegman's would be a huge improvement to The Villages. I shop at Publix, but Wegman's is at least 3 times better.

[asianthree]

Rather than shop Publix, or Winn. Kroger’s delivery is worth every penny you save. Today asked for 2 green, 2 slightly yellow and 3 very ripe banana’s. All came perfect as ordered. Note in box for very ripe, enjoy ripe bananas on us. With a smiley face.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by Innserelli

Does anyone know if there is a store similar to Trader Joe's in our area?

There's a TJs in Orlando & in Gainesville. I wish they would open one closer. I also think they have removed the page that used to allow you to suggest new locations for them to look at.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Wegman's would be a huge improvement to The Villages. I shop at Publix, but Wegman's is at least 3 times better.

Wegman’s are awesome!

[Garywt]

Everyone one likes what they like. I have no desire to shop Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods. Also, I would take Publix or Winn Dixie over Wegmans any day, do not like Wegmans at all.

[JSR22]

Where we lived in NJ there were several TJ fairly close. Never purchased a single item in any of them. Wegman's was several miles awa. I did all of my shopping at Wegman's. In TV I lile FM and Publix. Looking forward to Sprouts opening.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I guess I consider them similar because I don't like either one.

TJ has an exclusive on our favorite wine so we do go periodically and buy a case. Also produce is good but find Sams better.

They do have very friendly and helpful employees

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Innserelli

Does anyone know if there is a store similar to Trader Joe's in our area?

There are at least 3 Aldi's near The Villages. Similar business model. Trader Joes was a spin off of the original Aldi's in Germany, when 2 brothers disagreed about selling cigarettes in their stores.

Trader Joes is bit more eclectic than Aldi's, but similar experiences.