Trader Joe's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver was unloading boxes of organic kale when he noticed something odd: every fifth box seemed to contain an extra packet of chocolate-covered almonds. Nobody else had reported it, but he couldn't help wondering if Trader Joe’s was playing some kind of prank on him. Over the next few deliveries, more drivers started noticing the same thing—every fifth box held a secret stash. Soon enough, rumors spread around town that Trader Joe’s must be run by an eccentric chocolate-loving genius who thought it would be fun to hide snacks for their loyal employees. Eventually, someone found an old sign in the break room reading: ‘For those who notice: One free bag per week!’

2. At night, as employees were locking up, someone heard an eerie humming coming from the freezer section. Curious, they opened the door wider—only to discover a small, sleepy koala dozing on a box of kiwis. The next morning, everyone in the neighborhood brought their kids to Trader Joe’s for ‘koala sightings.’

3. Have you ever seen a line so long that it seemed like Trader Joe’s had its own weather system? One day, a regular asked: ‘Do they actually run out of everything, or do they just hide most of their stock?’ A delivery driver once joked, ‘I’ve been here longer than some customers!’ Finally, after three hours, our friend got his goods—and discovered he’d left his wallet inside. A neighbor overheard him muttering, “Guess I’ll be back for groceries and my money.” The line erupted in laughter, creating an unexpected sense of community among strangers waiting together under Trader Joe’s unique weather system.

4. In the early morning hours, when most people were asleep, a delivery driver pulled up to Trader Joe’s and noticed something peculiar. As he unloaded crates of exotic fruits, he swore he heard soft laughter echoing through the empty aisles. Curious, he followed the sound deeper into the store. Suddenly, an old lady in a cashmere sweater popped out from behind a crate of kiwis, smiling warmly and saying, ‘Morning, honey! Need some help finding those avocados?’ The delivery driver blushed, realizing it was just another friendly neighborhood Trader Joe’s employee. After that, whenever he worked late shifts, she’d always greet him with a box of freshly baked cookies.