text: I love Trader Joes I wish there was one out in the Eastern suburbs closer to where I live nnTrader Joes is a great store to pick up everything from milk and bread to fancy meals they have a frozen coq au vin that is fantastic They also have a large amount of organic items Some people believe that their prices are high but most items are pretty on par for what you would pay at Giant EaglennEven when the store is packed and shelves are getting picked over the staff is working busy to replenish items If you do not see what you are looking for find an employee and ask In a recent visit their cereal selection was seriously depleted and when I asked about my favorite mango granola they grabbed several boxes from the back nnThat leads into the point that a major difference between here and other grocery chains is that the staff Everyone is friendly and helpful Cashiers keep lines moving and are very pleasant That does not usually happen at other chain stores nnDont miss a stop at the samples area located in the back of the store They have a juice fountain and always have one of their entrees or food items On my last visit it was a pasta dishnnAlthough the store itself is fairly small they have a wide variety of items This is especially true in the frozen foods section You can get everything from french to Italian Indian Thai and even Canadian poutine And they are tasty and do not have the overly processed and salty taste frozen entrees tend to havennThe down side to this location is parking There are very few spots right near the store so if you go on a busy day you will likely be parking at another business and walking in to the store Thankfully it is not that far of a walk but on a cold winter day like we have been having this year it can seem like miles Aisles can also get crowded on busy daysnnOverall love Trader Joes and this location Now if only they would open one in Monroeville or Murraysville