About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. A delivery driver was unloading boxes of exotic snacks when he noticed something strange: every time he placed a crate near the back corner of the store, it seemed to disappear within minutes. Employees searched high and low but found no trace. Finally, one night after closing, a neighbor spotted a small door behind some crates. Inside they found an adorable little alien who kept misplacing the snacks because he thought they were his favorite treats from home. The staff named him ‘Joe,’ and now Trader Joe’s has a resident mascot who helps with deliveries—and occasionally still steals some free samples.
2. In the aisles of Trader Joe’s one day, a little girl pointed excitedly at a package with an unusual label. Her mother laughed and said, ‘Honey, that’s just a new flavor.’ But the girl insisted it was talking to her. Soon enough, other shoppers started noticing the package too. A delivery driver overheard the commotion and asked if he could take a look. With a twinkle in his eye, he whispered something to the girl, causing both of them to burst into laughter. That night, the story became the talk of the neighborhood—proof that even mundane grocery stores can be full of magical moments.
3. In the late afternoon, as a delivery driver was unloading crates of organic produce, he heard an unusual sound coming from inside the store. Curious, he peered into one crate and found only bananas—an awful lot of bananas. As he counted them, he realized they were singing ‘Happy Birthday’ in perfect harmony! Turned out it was just a prank by a neighbor who loved practical jokes. The driver laughed it off, thinking, ‘Next time I’ll check if the strawberries are dancing too.’
4. In the early morning, as a delivery driver was unloading crates of tropical fruits, he heard an unfamiliar humming sound coming from the backroom. Curious, he followed it through the maze of shelves and found himself facing a row of jars labeled ‘Hawaiian Delight’. But what he saw inside made him smile: dozens of tiny plastic leis dancing gently in the air. As he watched, each lei seemed to wave hello, forming little patterns in the air. Smiling broadly, the driver decided not to tell anyone—just in case it meant keeping his job. From then on, whenever someone asked for something unusual or exotic, he’d wink knowingly and say, 'Let me check with our Hawaiian friend.'