Trader Joe's - Annapolis

This restaurant is usually quite crowded, and due to COVID, the line often extends outside. However, the wait is definitely worth it! The staff is fantastic, and even though it can get hectic, they always make you feel unhurried.

The prices are quite reasonable. The selection of vegan options is growing every month, including vegan cheese, vegan butter, nut milk, oat milk, an array of snacks, vegan pesto, and vegan ranch. They also offer some excellent frozen items like vegan tikka masala, jackfruit curry, vegan chicken tenders, and vegan meatballs. I do wish they had a wider variety of bread and rice options.

The frozen fruit and vegetable selection is also excellent, with many organic choices available. Trader Joe's now even carries Acai, which we've started adding to our smoothies regularly. I love knowing that the fresh corn is non-GMO. Their products, like apple sauce, gluten-free baking mixes, tofu, coffee, and vegan creamer, are all top-notch. On the rare occasion that I've been disappointed with a product—maybe twice in five years—they've promptly refunded my money, no questions asked. They genuinely want their customers to be happy. They also offer a variety of vegan junk foods, including coconut milk ice cream, mock Fritos, and unsalted tortilla/corn chips. For healthier vegan chip options, I recommend the Just Beets and Nacho Kale Chips—they're delicious! There’s an extensive selection of both sweetened and unsweetened almond, soy, and coconut milk. Currently, they don’t stock any dairy yogurt alternatives, although they previously had coconut yogurt that was quite sour. I haven't heard if they plan to try that again but they do offer alternative cheeses, though I’m not sure about the ingredients. The store has a great assortment of vegan and low-sodium canned goods, such as diced tomatoes with no salt added, organic black beans, rice, and brown rice pasta. I love when the ingredient list is short and easily recognizable. For kids, there’s a stuffed goat hidden somewhere in the store that they can find. Every day, it moves to a new location, and if your child spots it, they can claim a lollipop at the customer service desk. And let me tell you, the staff here is some of the friendliest and kindest people you'll ever meet! We truly enjoy interacting with both familiar crew members and newcomers. It's always a lovely experience chatting with them. They are even happy to assist you with your groceries to your car! If you haven’t tried this place yet, I promise you won’t regret it!

These dealers are usually quite busy, and due to COVID, the line often extends out the door. However, it's definitely worth the wait! The staff is wonderful, and even though it gets hectic, they make sure you never feel rushed.

The prices are very reasonable, and the selection of vegan options is expanding every month. They offer vegan cheese, vegan butter, and a variety of snacks, including vegan pesto and vegan ranch. There are also some excellent frozen foods available, such as vegan tikka masala, jackfruit curry, and vegan meatballs. I do wish they had more bread options and perhaps some desserts.