Trader Joe's - La Mesa

This restaurant offers a wide variety of vegan options, including vegetable milk, yogurt, dressings, broths, and sweets. I particularly enjoyed the pumpkin spicy cashew yogurt, and they also have recommended Cliff Bars available.

If you come to this restaurant, you'll find a variety of interesting snacks that change regularly, rather than their usual menu items, and you're sure to have a great time. They are always introducing new vegan and allergen-friendly options, although they may remove some from time to time. I personally prefer this location over some of the harder-to-reach downtown spots near SDSU. It's larger and has better parking, but still maintains the cozy atmosphere of most Trader Joe's stores. (Review updated as of November 19, 2021)

Can't believe the freshness of the prepared green salads here compared to TJ's in my town. Just-picked fresh!

Came in to grab a late night snack and I total understand the employees wanna get out of there but didn't know that the Trader Joe's rep by the name of nick was so frustrated that he decided to throw the bag with the items I just had got rung up for. And it's not like I came in 2 minutes before closing either, idk what buddy issue was.

Trader Joe's fan for life right here! Hi, hello!! The customer service at all Trader Joe's is amazing but, I especially love the team over at the La Mesa store. They are always excited to share new items with me whenever I'm there and, give me tips on what to pass up and what to actually get as well. There have been times when they randomly will walk up to me and ask me if I want a cookie or something sweet. I never pass up the chance lol!! They never miss!! For this trip I needed a few items to make an appetizer and dessert for a gathering. I needed something quick to make and delicious of course. The items that I got were: Steamed Lentils Bruschetta Sauce Crumbled Feta Crackers for dipping Dried oranges Strawberries Dates Biscotti I made a lentil dip/salad with the lentils, bruschetta sauce and feta I made a small dessert board with the strawberries, oranges, dates and biscotti Everyone at the gathering fell in love with the dip and the freshness of everything that was on the dessert board. It was all a hit and took me less than 20 mins to make it all. Win!! I will definitely be remaking both!! The ambiance at this location is always fun and inviting! The store is always clean and, there is always, always someone around to ask questions to.