Trader Joe's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At dawn, when Trader Joe’s parking lot was empty but for one lone car, a delivery driver noticed something odd: a small, perfectly round object rolling down the aisle between parked cars. Curious, he picked it up—it felt like metal, yet had no markings or labels. As he examined it closer, he saw that it was a shiny silver coin with an old-fashioned keyhole in the center—clearly not from our time! Just then, another employee walked by and joked, ‘Hey, looks like someone lost their lucky charm!’ They both laughed, shrugged it off, and went back to work. To this day, some say if you find such a coin in Trader Joe’s, your grocery shopping will always be cheaper—and maybe even bring you good luck.’

2. At midnight, when Trader Joe’s parking lot was deserted except for a single bicycle, an anonymous note appeared on the manager’s desk: ‘Your late-night shopper appreciates your open hours.’ The next night, just as the last customer left, a delivery driver found a bag of freshly baked cookies under his truck. Inside was a handwritten note: 'For keeping our shelves stocked.' The following morning, a neighbor dropped off a pot of homemade soup with a smile and a wink: 'Thanks for always having such yummy options!'

3. At dusk, as a regular pushed his shopping cart down an aisle, he stopped abruptly—something odd caught his eye. A faint humming sound echoed through the store, growing louder with each passing minute. Curious, he followed the noise toward the back of the store. There, among the frozen yogurt containers, stood a delivery driver humming along to his favorite tune on an old-fashioned radio. The regular smiled and shook his head, muttering under his breath, ‘Another day in Trader Joe’s…’

4. At sunset, while a little girl explored the produce section alone, she giggled and pointed at something strange in the apples. Curious, her mother approached and saw nothing unusual—a small apple with a smiley face drawn on it using a red marker. Turns out, an artist from the neighborhood had been leaving whimsical messages around the store as a surprise for customers. Everyone laughed, and the little girl went home happily with her colorful new discovery.