Well, it’s obvious we love Trader Joe’s…but seriously, who doesn’t? You may not be a complete TJ-aholic, but here are some reasons to convert:

1) Value and quality. At Trader Joe’s, you’ll find everything from the very basics to high-end gourmet food at prices you won’t believe. All the food is high quality and delicious, with organic and natural food options found throughout the store.

2) Unique products. Trader Joe’s scouts the world for new and inspiring foods and beverages. Only the ones that pass Trader Joe’s employee taste tests make it to stores

3) Just food, no preservatives. When you compare the labels on Trader Joe’s products to items found at other stores, you’ll notice something missing: the long list of chemicals, fillers, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

4) Nothing genetically engineered. Trader Joe’s was among the first national grocers to remove genetically modified food from its private label products.

5) Actively “green”. Trader Joe’s has made all kinds of environmental “green lists” for its commitment to responsible sourcing of food. Trader Joe’s brand eggs are all cage-free, no seafood is obtained from suppliers that are involved in seal hunts, hormone-free dairy is the norm, and all the tuna is from “dolphin-safe” water (and as a result, low in mercury). Shopping bags

6) Wine and beer. In addition to great foods, Trader Joe’s brings a wide and ever-evolving assortment of value-priced wines from all over the globe, including the famous “Two Buck Chuck.”

7) Fun shopping experience. Balloons, hand-written chalkboard signs, lively music, and cheerful crewmembers decked in Hawaiian flair create a fun, friendly, casual atmosphere.

8) Turnover.  There's no other place to get basic like nuts and dry fruits, salads, cheeses, etc.   You want to shop at the place where food is flying off the shelves and the staff can barely keep everything in stock.