another Trader Joe's question

[OpenD]

As I previously predicted, we now have two Trader Joe's locations due to open before the downtown Seaholm location will... South Mopac and Great Hills.

[mamacatnv]

Originally Posted by Newbe10

So Austin doesn't have one yet? Also, has In-n-out made it down there yet?

You know almost every TJ's thread turns into a "what's the big deal?" and then spins off to In-N-Out

I'm not a TJ's junkie by any means but for me, a recent transplant who is having issues finding things that are familiar, a TJ's would go a long way with my homesickness. The TJ's brand is exclusive to them and there is just something comforting in the familiar, plus I love love love their Bay Blend coffee. I've tried just about every similarly priced coffee over the years and TJ's is my fav. I stock up and panic when I get low. Again, its more of a homey comfort thing for me.

In-N-Out. I love IN-N-Out and I also love Whataburger and I think that P.Terrys is very similar to In-N-Out. We went to In-N-Out in Dallas over Christmas and again, its a taste of home and the familiar.

I believe In-N-Out is slated for the Austin area, the company recently opened a distribution facility in Dallas and is expanding into areas of Texas. I would enjoy having an In-N-Out as an option but I don't miss it like I miss TJ's. I think Central Texas has many really good burger options. So far I cannot say the same in regards to reasonably priced grocery stores with unique goodies. I am not a fan of Whole Paycheck, the one Sprouts I have been into left me underwhelmed, Central Market is nice but spendy and HEB while a great store does not have the intimacy and uniqueness that TJ's has. That's just my opinion but I am sure a TJ's will be very well received here in Austin.

[mimimomx3]

Right down the road from Sprouts....

[Newbe10]

Originally Posted by mamacatnv

You know almost every TJ's thread turns into a "what's the big deal?" and then spins off to In-N-Out

I'm not a TJ's junkie by any means but for me, a recent transplant who is having issues finding things that are familiar, a TJ's would go a long way with my homesickness. The TJ's brand is exclusive to them and there is just something comforting in the familiar, plus I love love love their Bay Blend coffee. I've tried just about every similarly priced coffee over the years and TJ's is my fav. I stock up and panic when I get low. Again, its more of a homey comfort thing for me.

In-N-Out. I love IN-N-Out and I also love Whataburger and I think that P.Terrys is very similar to In-N-Out. We went to In-N-Out in Dallas over Christmas and again, its a taste of home and the familiar.

I believe In-N-Out is slated for the Austin area, the company recently opened a distribution facility in Dallas and is expanding into areas of Texas. I would enjoy having an In-N-Out as an option but I don't miss it like I miss TJ's. I think Central Texas has many really good burger options. So far I cannot say the same in regards to reasonably priced grocery stores with unique goodies. I am not a fan of Whole Paycheck, the one Sprouts I have been into left me underwhelmed, Central Market is nice but spendy and HEB while a great store does not have the intimacy and uniqueness that TJ's has. That's just my opinion but I am sure a TJ's will be very well received here in Austin.

I haven't been to a P. Terry's yet. I will have to give them a try the next time that I am in Austin.