Trader Joe's
- 175 ratings
- 75% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Compare 31 nearby grocery stores & delivery services
- "I shop Trader Joe's for specific products I specifically like and/or can't find elsewhere...."
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Which Grocery Stores Offer the Best Prices and Quality?
Our ratings of local chains and stores report how each stacks up for price and quality. To compare prices, our researchers used a 150-item list of common items to shop area options. To evaluate stores on quality of products and service, we surveyed area consumers.
How do Trader Joe’s and ALDI’s Prices Compare?
ALDI focuses on low costs, and our survey found its prices to be astonishingly inexpensive—lower even than Walmart and warehouse clubs. Trader Joe’s also offers lower prices than most supermarket chains, while earning mostly high accolades from its customers.
How Much Will You Save on Groceries by Joining a Warehouse Club?
If you’re willing to buy in bulk, you’ll usually save by shopping at a warehouse club—but only if you go often enough to justify their membership fees. And you won’t save anything if you throw out half of what you buy.
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Whichever grocery store you choose, how you shop will substantially impact your annual food costs. Here are some simple saving strategies.
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