Trader Joe's

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At nightfall, a delivery driver parked his truck near Trader Joe’s and noticed something odd—an old shopping cart seemed to be moving on its own. Curious, he followed it inside, only to see an elderly gentleman pushing the cart, humming softly to himself. Turns out, Trader Joe’s had started a secret program for senior citizens, letting them shop after hours with special discounts. The delivery driver grinned, thinking how much fun it would be to surprise more neighbors like that kind gentleman.

2. In the early morning, as a delivery driver parked his truck near Trader Joe’s, he heard a tiny voice crying out from behind the bins. Peering around, he saw a curious little squirrel, its eyes wide with wonder, staring intently at an unfamiliar package. Curious, the squirrel scampered closer and began sniffing the label, tilting its head in confusion. The delivery driver chuckled softly, picked up the squirrel gently, and carried it over to the nearby park. As he walked away, he thought aloud, ‘Who knew Trader Joe’s had such an adventurous little customer?’

3. One foggy morning, a delivery driver parked his truck near Trader Joe’s and heard someone whispering, ‘Finally, it’s here!’ Curious, he peeked inside the empty carton—it was filled with tiny handwritten notes saying, 'Thank you for your patience!' Turns out, an enthusiastic neighbor had been leaving them every time they received a late delivery. The delivery driver smiled, realizing that sometimes the best perks come from unexpected places.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver parked his truck near Trader Joe’s and found himself locked out. As he fumbled with his keys in the dark, he overheard a voice whispering from inside the store: ‘Don’t worry, just grab whatever you need.’ Curious, he reached for a random item—a jar of mysterious spicy peanut butter. Back outside, as he spread it on his sandwich, he heard another soft voice say, 'That’ll be five bucks.' He looked around, but saw only empty parking lots. Turns out, Trader Joe’s had been testing their new self-checkout kiosks.