About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At night, when Trader Joe’s closed its doors, a faint humming sound would occasionally drift through the parking lot. A delivery driver first noticed it, thinking it might be an old refrigerator left on standby. But no one else could hear it—until one day, neighbors began reporting strange whispers coming from inside the store after hours. Soon enough, employees started bringing in their earplugs and headphones to block out the noise. One particularly curious manager even brought in a tape recorder late one night, only to discover that the whispers were actually recordings of a long-forgotten employee training session. The next morning, everyone gathered around the PA system for a nostalgic listen—and realized they’d been hearing the same monologue over and over again since closing time.
2. At dawn, when most people were still asleep, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar outside Trader Joe’s. A small herd of sheep had wandered onto the parking lot, bleating softly and completely unfazed by the early-morning quiet. The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was some local prankster having fun. He gently herded them into the store’s vegetable section, where they happily munched on organic carrots and kale until their owner—a sleepy-eyed neighbor—arrived an hour later. By noon, everyone involved had a good laugh over coffee, and the sheep found themselves a new morning pasture next to Trader Joe’s.
3. In the produce section one morning, a regular found an unexpected item—a small, perfectly wrapped package labeled ‘Trader Joe’s Secret Recipe.’ Curious, he opened it and discovered…nothing inside. He showed it to his friends, who decided to see if they could find more secrets. Later that day, another shopper received a tiny box containing just a single raisin—labeled ‘Trader Joe’s Special Occasion.’ Word spread quickly, and soon everyone was checking every product for hidden treasures or tricks. The store became known as much for its mysterious packages as for its great prices and unique items.
4. In the dairy aisle one afternoon, a little boy pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Mom, look! Cheese that talks!’ His mom smiled and gently shook her head, but as she reached for the package, she heard a faint voice saying, 'Buy me!' Turning back, they saw no one—just an ordinary block of cheese. The boy laughed, and his mother whispered, ‘Maybe it’s just Trader Joe’s way of telling us to come back soon.’