Yelp 
Poppy C.
San Francisco, CA
Sevda G.
Berkeley, CA
"I love this Trader Joe's as it has a number of vegan options. Their tempeh and okra chips are the best.
Two issues about this place: sometimes some produce is beyond expiration date so you have to be careful while buying produce.
Don't go after work hours or you'll have to wait a long time on the line to pay."
7 years ago
Vivian U.
Huntington Beach, CA
"This is one of the bigger Trader Joe's and is conveniently located downtown next to the Powell Bart station so you can stop by on your commute. During the rush hours the line wraps around the aisles and can be intimidating but the Trader Joe's employees do a great job at keeping it moving. Most of the prices are cheaper than stores like Safeway, Whole Foods,..." Read more
7 years ago
Jed P.
Redwood City, CA
"Love having the affordable prices of Trader Joe's in such a hustle-and-bustle area of the city! The only problem I have with this location is the lack of cell service in the store, which I imagine would make it difficult to coordinate with your wife when you're trying to gather ingredients for the first home-cooked meal you're hosting for her parents. I woul..." Read more
7 years ago
Kim L.
Douglasville, GA
"Of all the TJ's in the city, this is my fave. The one on Hyde Street is closest to home but I dislike that one. This store on 4th can have a crazy, long line but they are so efficient and have many cashiers during peak times that the line moves really fast. Every employee that you engage with is always helpful and friendly, especially the cashiers. It's alwa..." Read more
7 years ago
America F.
San Francisco, CA
"This is one of my favorite stores to go to. They are always friendly at checkout an it goes fast with the large crowds. They always have a great selection that I can't find anywhere else. Often there is someone at the front door to greet you when you come in an leave. I really like this location."
7 years ago
Nicholas G.
San Francisco, CA
"This Trader Joe's is conveniently located along my commute to and from work, which is fantastic. It's also easily accessible for those who use BART (it's right off the Powell stop). The street can be busy, but inside never seems too overwhelming with shoppers (until a part I'll discuss in a minute).All my favorite choices are here. Fresh produce lies..." Read more
7 years ago
Chris M.
Chicago, IL
"The checkout lines are ridiculously long. Sometimes they move pretty quickly but sometimes they wrap around 2 full aisles long. Unacceptable."
7 years ago
Sean B.
West Hollywood, CA
"It's a little bit small. It's a little bit busy. Employees do a damned good job of moving the line fast when it's busy though; kind of impressive to be honest.
I like the bigger Trader Joe's... but at the end of the day, this one is right by Powell where I hop on to go to work... so it works well for me, and gets the job done."
7 years ago
Heather D.
San Francisco, CA
"I was so excited when this TJ's opened. It's in a convenient location, and carries all the classics that I need. Don't be intimidated if the check out line is long. It moves super fast... in fact faster than most other store lines."
7 years ago
Carol C.
Alameda, CA
"Date: 12/22/2017 Time: 4:30 PM. 55° Partly sunnyAfter leaving the Marriott Marquis, I was surprised to see a Trader Joe's across the street at the Old Navy site. Well, there was no way I could be at the Ferry Terminal at 4:30 PM to board the ferry at the same time I was at Trader Joe's. The next ferry leaving the dock is scheduled to depart at 5:2..." Read more
7 years ago
Cat C.
San Francisco Peninsula, CA
"Trader Joe's is definitely the grocery store equivalent of Target. You know, you go to Target having in mind what key few items you need, but then you end up leaving with more because of a sale, the $1 aisle or just seeing something cool or interesting. Often that's my dilemma at TJ's, seeing a snack or something in the frozen aisle that catches my eye bec..." Read more
7 years ago
Kelly D.
Los Angeles, CA
"Unexpected surprise in this high rent area... and spacious inside... and organized checkout lines. Amazing."
7 years ago
Shane S.
San Francisco, CA
"Trader Joe's is celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year. I am a fan of their stores as have been to several of them in CA, CO, & OR. While I feel Trader Joe's could be even better if they had a bulk section they still get the job done.This particular Trader Joe's in SoMa is a short walk away from the Powell St BART & is located in the ba..." Read more
7 years ago
Veda Z.
Samoa, CA
"I buy their frozen stuff for lunch almost every day, especially the tamales. Today the tamales I got were totes freezer burnt- like dry and cracking and discolored.
The nice lady at the customer desk let me exchange it, no questions asked.
That's why they're the best.
1/300 tamales is a good streak."
7 years ago
Katherine E.
Bakersfield, CA
"I am a long time Trader Joe's shopper, lover, and loyal customer, and this is my first review of a store I have visited. This location is AMAZING! Finally, a grocery store in the city that maximizes the limited space by creating large enough aisles to allow more than one person down them at a time. Not to mention, the city appropriate sized shopping carts..." Read more
7 years ago
Quinn Li O.
New York, NY
"I love Trader Joe's - this location especially. It is SO conveniently located right off of fourth street and it really is well kept - despite the location, which borders on a less nice location. I think this is best shown through their really clean, gender-inclusive bathrooms, of which they have 4. They also do so much with a smaller space, managing to keep..." Read more
7 years ago
Denise W.
Vancouver, Canada
"I always love Trader Joe's. So exciting that there is a TJ in San Fran. Well its convenient. Its not as big as the usual TJ. So came here to browse around and see if there are anything I needed. It has everything that my usual TJ, I always go to in Washington.
It is downstairs in the basement, which is interesting. So many people here."
7 years ago
Anthony R.
Millbrae, CA
"I can't believe how long we had to wait for this store to open. As you know, today we can't really judge the service or anything like that. The first day always is always good. Fortunately, I see a very prompt staff and a quite organized store. Fresh produce, and products...all the things we wanted in one place and better prices than the competition. Eve..." Read more
7 years ago
Rosey L.
Toronto, Canada
"I breathe Trader Joe's. This place has EVERYTHING including amazingly healthy snacks for on the go travelling."
7 years ago
Ashley C.
San Francisco, CA
"Was so happy when this Trader Joe's moved into the neighborhood! There's really a limited selection of grocery stores in the immediate area, and my partner and I visit this Trader Joe's 3-4x a week. I like the layout and think they've really maximized the space here. The line can get pretty long, for reasons above, and especially after work, but it always mo..." Read more
7 years ago
Tania P.
San Francisco, CA
"It is a dream come true to have a TJ's so close to my office.Forget your lunch? Get you prepared wraps or salads at half price of other to-go places.Need milk for your coffee in the AM at work? *guilty* Get you a half gallon and keep it in the work fridge.Snack attack? Oh snap, lots of packaged quick foods to choose from - plantain chips, pop..." Read more
7 years ago
Jeff D.
Belmont, MA
"Small, but it has the basics covered and helped me put together a decent Paleo breakfast (bag of boiled eggs and some fruit) for a very low price, which was fantastic.
The lines might look long but they have a ton of cashiers and it moved pretty quickly."
7 years ago
V V.
San Francisco, CA
"A shout out to Mark!From greeting me at the register to helping me load my groceries on Uber! It was rush hour after 5pm. His customer service skills are on point!! He was extremely helpful & friendly. My Uber cancelled on me & I had to wait over 20 minutes for my next ride. Yet he checked on me to make sure I was helped with loading my groceries..." Read more
7 years ago
Car Z.
Hayward, CA
"Love that this location opened, it's convenient midday but after 4/5 o'clock it can be pretty crowded so you must time it just right. They are well staffed and the line moves fast for checkout but the store can get over packed."
7 years ago
"I mean, I don't think I've ever had a bad experience in Trader Joes, but this is great. The staff here are so enthusiastic and helpful. I really appreciate that I can go into the store and ask for a recommendation, knowing I will be given an honest answer. The selection of food is really good - the bakery is good and the samples are always stocked right up...." Read more
7 years ago