Trader Joes is one of my favorite stores in the EastLake area. For people who enjoy high quality cheeses, wines, appetizers, and more, this is probably the best store in EastLake to go to. Also, if you keep Kosher, this is a wonderful resource, since they sell Empire Kosher meats and have a variety of other kosher delicacies, including cheese and wine. Shopping here is also a great experience - the displays are masterfully decorated and designed, a pleasure to look at and read the descriptions. The staff is very, very friendly, and the store plays such a danceable soundtrack that I often have to stop myself from busting a move in the frozen foods aisle.

Great place to find new foods that you wouldn't find in a regular grocery store. I love their dried fruit and trail mix area. The kids love looking for the cat hidden in the store. Makes shopping fun for them and they get a treat at the end which helps encourage them to behave.

I LOVE Trader Joes. I must shop there 4 times a week. I am blown away by theirTJ brand sauces and entrees. Produce is ALWAYS fresh and seasonal items are displayed beautifully.
It's hard to walk past the cheese section without grabbing an armful of zesty parms and sharp cheddars. Across the isle you will find super tasting crackers. I buy the kind with flax seed on them so I feel like I'm really doing something good for my body. Speaking of wine, I can't emphasize how a great tasting bottle does not have to be over $7.00. I'd tell you the Chardonnay I always buy but am afraid if people knew what a great deal this bottle is the shelves would be empty. Okay is rhymes with Fouis Fatour!
Where else can you pick up a bag of pasta or under $1?
TJ's is a great place to buy fresh flowers, herbs and seasonal plants!