4.5 – 778 reviews $$ • Grocery store
At Trader Joes, we see ourselves as your neighborhood grocery store. Step inside and you’ll find unconventional and interesting products in the Trader Joe’s label like Mandarin Orange Chicken and Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, as well as everyday basics like milk, eggs, meat, bakery and fresh produce. We are a good source for great cheese, and we offer a vibrant selection of fresh flowers. We also have unbeatable values on wine, beer, and spirits. Most importantly, we offer all of our delicious, quality products at the very best prices. Were happy to be part of your community, and proud to offer unique products at prices everyone can afford, every day.
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
Located In: El Cerrito Plaza
Service Options: In-store shopping
Health and Safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · Safety dividers at checkout ·
Hours
| Thursday | 8AM–9PM |
| Friday | 8AM–9PM |
| Saturday | 8AM–9PM |
| Sunday | 8AM–9PM |
| Monday | 8AM–9PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM–9PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM–9PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address:
225 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Phone: (510) 524-7609
Website: https://locations.traderjoes.com/ca/el-cerrito/108/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local
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Review Summary
Yves Parent
Good variety of tasty foods and drinks at a reasonable price.
Stuart Cook
Plenty of staff at check-out, so no problem getting out quickly.
R
Good products good prices and good service what more can you ask for
Trudi Petersen
They always have something interesting. I was happy to get all of my list for a yummy organic salad and a few things to go with it. Friendly staff too
Anne Gross Ayankoya
Trader Joe Finds! Keep that cooking creative!
James K
A solid Trader Joe’s store – plenty of parking and easily accessible by BART or bus. There are long (Covid) lines outside though, every time I go by. I find myself going to TJ’s less and less often, for two reasons. First, a lot of their food is mediocre when it comes down to it – it’s just REALLY well marketed. Second, I avoid many of the items at TJ’s for ethical reasons, which I’ll list below.A little background: Trader Joe’s is owned by the German retail company, Aldi Nord. Trader Joe’s is often viewed with fondness, like a quirky friend that brings you interesting things to eat. But, as with any company, we should be looking beyond that strategically nurtured image and focusing on the company’s impact on society and the planet. In other words, we should be asking: How ethical is Trader Joe’s?I’m giving Trader Joe’s 2 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact for the following reasons:• I was surprised to find that there were no pasture-raised eggs to be found at Trader Joe’s. 40% of their fresh eggs are still from caged hens, which live their entire lives in a space equivalent to a letter-sized sheet of paper. The Cornucopia Institute has compiled a humane scorecard for eggs and Trader Joe’s eggs get their lowest rating: 1/5. I think it’s a fair assumption that this also applies to their products that contain eggs.• There’s almost no transparency on Palm oil sourcing at TJ’s. A customer service rep revealed that TJ’s still source palm oil on commodity markets or, at best, from an RSPO-certified supplier. Sourcing on commodity markets provides no assurance that the palm oil is obtained without slavery or deforestation.• TJ’s is focused on processed rather than fresh food, which increases both the packaging and carbon footprints. Even a lot of the fresh fruit and veg are packaged in plastic and not much of it is from local, organic farms.• There’s no bulk section for staples like flour, sugar, nuts, etc.• TJ’s is a notoriously secret company. It’s almost impossible in some cases to find information about sourcing. This secrecy over suppliers and ingredients leaves consumers in the dark regarding ethics.• Suppliers of a few of their own-brand products were revealed by recall to include ConAgra, PepsiCo, Nestlé, and the Wonderful Company. None of these companies rates well, ethically, in my opinion.• On the positive side, you can find a few ethical products and brands there, like Miyoko’s vegan butter.• TJ’s reportedly does a good job of donating leftover food to food banks.The bottom line is that although Trader Joe’s is fun and cheerful, it doesn’t rate so well, ethically, in my opinion. Trader Joe’s lack of transparency benefits nobody other than the company and its suppliers. Check out my related article on the Green Stars Project for more detail.
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