“I love the products and variety and unique seasonal options, especially their floral section.
But shopping there is most often a hellish experience,” the shopper wrote.
It’s almost always a frenzy."
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“I have to take a deep breath before going inside.
It’s extremely overwhelming.
I had a lady run over my toe with a cart cause an announcement was made for samples.
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Not even an apology,” one Redditorcommented.
“The people who work there are usually pretty great.
However, they always, always choose the worst locations with the least amount of parking.
The stores are always too small and aisles are narrow,” anotherwrote.
To be clear, these issues don’t seem to impact all Trader Joe’s locations.
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“My old TJ’s was horrible.
My new one is great.
Never that busy at all,” anothersaid.
Alternatively, shoppers suggest asking an employee about the best times to stop by.
“Talk to the managers, ask them when the slow times are.
They’ll give you the best times to come and shop.
They want you there during the slow times too!
Win/win,” a Redditornoted.
Trader Joe’s did not immediately respond to our queries for comment on the complaints.
