Welcome to Trader Joe's Pasadena
Welcome to Trader Joe's Pasadena, the original location that opened its doors in 1967. Nestled in the heart of Pasadena, this historic gem offers a delightful shopping experience infused with charm. Though compact, the store is well-stocked with an array of essentials, seasonal items, and unique finds, from savory snacks to fresh flowers, all at competitive prices. The friendly staff enhances the experience, making you feel like part of the Trader Joe's family. While parking may be a challenge, the vibrant atmosphere and local history make every visit worth it. Step into a piece of grocery history and discover the magic of Trader Joe's Pasadena!
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610 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105 Hotline: (626) 568-9254
Welcome to Trader Joe's Pasadena, the original location that started a grocery revolution back in 1967. Nestled at 610 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA, this charming and historic spot is a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike. Although it may be small in size and boast a compact parking lot, the essence of Trader Joe's is palpable from the moment you step through its doors.
The atmosphere here is infused with a unique blend of nostalgia and community charm, a testament to the original Trader Joe's experience. As one customer, Lindsey N., noted, it’s fascinating to see a piece of history, a place that holds stories of countless shoppers over the decades.
Inside, you’ll find a delightful selection of seasonal items, healthy foods, and an array of options for prepared meals and snacks. Customers rave about the prepared and frozen meals, which are perfect for those busy nights when cooking feels like a chore. The availability of unique offerings, like horseradish potato chips and frozen falafel, keeps shoppers returning for more. As Josephine C. shared, "it has everything I was looking for," underscoring the store's ability to meet diverse needs.
- Outstanding Service: The staff at Trader Joe's Pasadena are known for their friendliness and willingness to help, creating an inviting shopping environment. A visit to this location can feel like catching up with old friends.
- Scrumptious Snacks: Whether you’re picking up items for a charcuterie board or gifting holiday treats, you'll find an impressive range of chocolates and cookies that are sure to delight.
- Fresh Flowers: A selection of vibrant flowers is available at affordable prices, brightening your day or any occasion.
While some may find the parking situation—a combination of a small lot and limited street parking—challenging, many have discovered nearby options. For those willing to embrace a bit of maneuvering, like Randy B. who found street parking without hassle, the experience becomes part of the adventure.
Ultimately, a trip to Trader Joe's Pasadena transcends just grocery shopping. It’s about connection, discovery, and indulging in the simple pleasures of life. So whether you’re a seasoned Trader Joe’s aficionado or a curious newcomer, this original location offers not just groceries, but memories in the making.
So, the next time you’re in Pasadena, make sure to stop by the original Trader Joe’s. You’ll leave with not just delicious goodies, but also a taste of history.
This is THE original trader Joe's location and it definitely shows. It's definitely cool to swing by and see a piece of History, but the parking lot is so small and the store itself is quite small as well so I'm not sure I would make it my regular groceries store location. There is a brand new Peter Joe's a few blocks away that is almost triple the size and has a huge parking lot so I would definitely recommend going there instead if you are just looking to get some shopping done. That being said, the service here and the charm of the original location is amazing. There's definitely a historic ambiance that you won't get from the newer spot.
On a Saturday morning in mid November, I came here to get a few items at 8:30am. Inside, it wasn't too busy since everyone is going to South Pasadena location. It has everything I looking for including the seasonal item, such as horseradish potatoes chips and sin frozen items. The line to pay was short and quick.
I really like this Trader Joe's location. They always have what I am looking for in stock. I love coming here for prepared and frozen meals, snacks and meat/cheese for whenever I crave a charcuterie board. I also buy boxes of chocolate and cookies here during the holiday season to give as Christmas presents. Their flowers are also fresh and affordable. There is never a long wait to pay. The parking lot is small, but there are also street parking available.
First time shopping here and I'm so glad I navigated the tight spot at tjeir parking to run in and grab a few essentials. Within five minutes two friendly assoc. Asked if they could help me find something,(low carb wraps and frozen falafel) Josue at the cash register couldn't have been kinder. Knowledgeable, courteous and efficient Highly recommend this location!
The is the Original Trader Joe's. The very first one, the OG, the one that started it all. I have written that I love Trader Joe's and it is my favorite grocery store, but have never been to the first one. I love all the touches Trader Joe's does to their stores and how it still feels like a local neighborhood grocer. The service here is excellent, this is the one the rest have followed and made them the chain they are today. Amazing choice of healthy food, new discoveries, wine, snacks, you can find it all here. I will address the parking, the lot is quite small, but they have overflow parking as well as some street parking, so yes, not great, but something you can work through. I found parking right away right in front on the street, no problem. Not enough of a deal to drop my five star rating, Trader Joe's is just to awesome. Come back and check out some history, they have been here since 1967, a staple of Pasadena. Enjoy!
The Original! You have to stop-in just to be able to see that. We love Trader Joe's, and will stop in any chance we get. Parking is a bit hard, and we ended up finding spots in the alley behind the store (we knew it was OK since a sign proclaiming it was only for TJ customer was prominent). That being said, it would be really difficult to bring a shopping cart to that area so would recommend parking there only if you can hand carry it. As for the store itself, it tended to be on the smaller side, but seemed to have all the necessary essentials and the checkout line was very short. We were going to be in (South) Pasadena late, so we couldn't buy anything that would perish without refrigeration.We picked up our favorite (elote seasoning), and will try two things that I haven't tried before (peri peri sauce and red wine vinegar). We were also looking for pizza sauce, but the only one sold is the fresh, needs-refrigeration type (very close to the fresh pizza dough, which is very good btw). As usual, prices are low and the associates were all kind and helpful.
You all should know by now the fastest way to my heart is to compliment me. A guy working here did just that and so five stars for this Trader Joe's! Review done. Lol just kidding. Kinda. Now, this is the OG Trader Joe's location. If you ever wondered what the first Trader Joe's was like, here you go. Right here in Pasadena, we have the original, albeit quite possibly the smallest Trader Joe's of all time ... with what I would imagine to be the smallest Trader Joe's parking lot of all time. Quite possibly the smallest parking lot for any grocery store ever of all time? I went in for a few items, and even though this location isn't huge, they had everything I needed so no big complaints. Also, with the aforementioned parking, I was able to snag the first spot so I didn't have to deal with a lot of the maneuvering issues that everyone else in the parking lot had to. This isn't going to be my go-to TJs but it's just so darn convenient when I'm in the town of rose bowls! I'm sure I'll be back.
This past weekend I was out with my daughters in Pasadena. We hit a few places and Trader Joe's was one of them. I did not know this TJ is the original original TJ. It was built in 1967... older than me by the chinny chin chin of X number of years LOL. Even though this TJ is 57 years old, it looks really good inside. Very bright and clean... just well maintained all around. Very well stocked in inventory. Love the wall art! I strolled around the store, took pictures along the way, and picked up some of my favorite items (TJ sparkling water, aloe vera juice, banana chips, corn chips, salsa) and some newly found items (peanut butter pretzel, spicy tempura seaweed snack) as well. I'm always up for new and exciting eats and drinks. Staff was fabulous and a joy to connect with for the moment... thank you sir for thinking outside the box in helping me pack my items... you know who you are! He made it very easy for me to transport the 15 TJ water from my cart to my car trunk. I enjoyed my visit very much. I even took some selfies with the beautiful art wall LOL. The only down side was the parking. It was really really tight. Not too many parking spots. I was lucky and got a spot upon arrival. Thank you TJ for the experience!