This Trader Joe's setup causes long traffic jams constantly of cars who are crazy enough to idle while waiting for a parking space, when space is plentiful around the block or across the street.
Trader Joe's has overpriced produce packaged in lots of plastic which is ridiculous in California. Boycott it and buy your produce locally!
Other than that of course Trader is good for other reasons.
Although I think they need to dump their recycled paper bags which fall apart after one use which in my mind is worse for the environment than a heavier bag which you can use multiple times. I know I know, bring my own.
Jenn A. says:
I agree with you - this Trader Joe's has a terrible parking issue. It's like going to Berkeley Bowl but it causes worse overflow traffic blockages for surrounding streets. It's one of the worst places for a grocery store or any other high volume/traffic business.