Trader Joe's

05/24/05

Holistic Food Store by Cynthia D. at InsiderPages

Contributor at Insider Pages

Trader Joe's is notorious for it's health-nut food variety. It's a very healthy and prosperous healthy food chain that has everything from nuts to tofu, flowers to low-carb bread. They are typically expensive, but what is the cost for a healthy diet? They specialize in natural foods. A must shop-at food store for the health-conscious.

PROS: Natural Foods, nuts, fresh cut flowers

CONS: Expensive

Fresh produce and gourmet frozen foods sold at affordable prices.

by Martha Burr at Citysearch

In Short
Founder Joseph Coulombe started this L.A.-based convenience chain 34 years ago. Today, you can get exotic, prepackaged frozen foods, fresh salsas, huge portobello mushrooms, baby artichokes and heirloom tomatoes fresher--and cheaper--than at most supermarkets. Inexpensive meat, fish, coffees and teas, dozens of cheeses, grains and pastas cram the shelves. The frozen section features tasty treats, including barbecue chicken pizzas, mushroom risotto and salmon patties. Beer, wine and liquor sections are stocked with very affordable labels.