Comments on eatsalem.com: Trader Joe's Salem Oregon, Definitive Data

The grass fed, hormone and antibiotic free beef th...

2012-01-01T23:30:40.507-08:00

The grass fed, hormone and antibiotic free beef that we got from a local farm and have been eating is so far superior to anything we've gotten in the grocery store and 1/4 of the price. We were buying Painted Hills from Roths, but steaks were $20/lb and the taste was not stellar.

If you have never had ground beef from a grass fed, hormone/antibiotic free, free range cow - it is soooooooooo good.

If you have ever seen those giant feed lots that most commercial beef comes from - ugh. They just pen up thousands of cows and fatten them with corn. They almost never move and rarely eat what they are made to eat - grass. It made me want to give up on beef forever.

We've been super happy with ours. Both price and quality.

Thanks anon -- that's what we are doing, too. ...

2012-01-01T08:22:01.869-08:00

Thanks anon -- that's what we are doing, too. The cost per package at the store is just not doable. But we have a freezer. So one buy for all year. Two cows? Jeez, I need to find someone to split!

Lava - friends turned us on to a locally grown gra...

2012-01-01T00:26:33.935-08:00

Lava - friends turned us on to a locally grown grass fed cattle
Ranch. just loaded our freezer with hormone/antibiotic free beef at a very cheap price Just had to buy two cows.

The beef is ridiculously good.

TJ would have died quickly in the NE Salem/Lancast...

2011-12-31T18:57:57.485-08:00

TJ would have died quickly in the NE Salem/Lancaster area. They hit the spot just perfectly, I think. And I say that having to drive from where I live... in the Englewood area, which is NE of downtown, to shop there. I do a triangle of Winco, TJ's and Lifesource. Looking more into locally grown and humanely harvested meat this year. Wow... that's an education.

Culinary school grad - get a bike. Quit complain...

2011-12-31T14:43:57.261-08:00

Culinary school grad - get a bike. Quit complaining and make positive choices. If you work a crap job that is 100% your choice. I came from the worst part of town -four corners and worked my way up.

Keizer station is awful. If the ground opened and swallowed it up the world would be a better place.

TJ's sited where the money is. Smart move. I won't shop anywhere but locally owned so Roths and lifesource only for me.

Oh gosh! So sorry! My intent was not to joust nor...

2011-12-30T23:35:44.555-08:00

Oh gosh! So sorry!
My intent was not to joust nor jab. I was simply pointing out how important it is not to make generalizations about people because of where they live.

Touche'

2011-12-30T21:57:53.617-08:00

Touche'

I'm so sorry things aren't going well for ...

2011-12-30T18:16:42.300-08:00

I'm so sorry things aren't going well for you, but I know for a fact that there are folks in south Salem who are having tough times, too.
It doesn't matter where you live, the bottom can fall out unexpectedly on anyone. :>(

I wish they would have built in the Keizer Station...

2011-12-30T16:43:49.375-08:00

I wish they would have built in the Keizer Station. Not only would it be closer, but I've heard Tjs treats and pays it's employees really well...which would help a lot of people on this side of town. South Salem didnt need TJs as most people on that side of town are well-off.

As far as jobs and good places to eat go, NE salem has NOTHING but Roths (too expensive) Walmart (Disgustingly dirty) and fast food. I have no car and public transportation in this town sucks so I have no choice but to get a job at some crap place on this side of town (Like McDonalds) that treats it's workers like crap.

Also, as a culinary school grad, I appreciate good food as opposed to the choices available here (Hometown Barfette, anyone ?).

They are opening one...Trader Joes out South Comme...

2010-12-07T15:36:22.259-08:00

They are opening one...Trader Joes out South Commercial St where the old Albertson's is:
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/september302010/salem-trader-joes.php

Give me local food any day TJ is no Whole Foods. I...

2010-09-24T16:21:05.578-07:00

Give me local food any day TJ is no Whole Foods. I don't want food from ALL OVER.
Give me Local Larry anyday.

Hey I think Salem needs both a Trader Joe's an...

2010-09-18T19:47:05.104-07:00

Hey I think Salem needs both a Trader Joe's and a In and Out Burger, trouble I have heard with the latter is shipping with the passes, their quality is so high that they want it fresh and winter conditions do not always work out best for the company. So when we visit our loved ones in CA In and Out is the first stop. Have seen a liquor license application on the Albertson's Commercial property, so hopefully Salem will come out of the dark ages and welcome a wonderful affordable, quality and California friendly, as we would love having a bit of home here. They always have such friendly workers, and are so helpful, great for people with allergies to foods, and wonderful CA wines, wish they could sell Tequilla like CA. Welcome them my dear friends!

At least there is a Trader Joe's less than an ...

2010-07-05T23:01:43.273-07:00

At least there is a Trader Joe's less than an hour away from Salem..Here in Spokane we have to drive all the way to Seattle for the nearest Trader Joe's..No sign it's heading to the Inland Northwest anytime soon.

I'd take an In and Out Burger over Trader Joe&...

2010-04-07T22:13:58.036-07:00

I'd take an In and Out Burger over Trader Joe's any day of the week.

As a former Southern Californian, I grew up on Tra...

2010-04-07T17:51:28.901-07:00

As a former Southern Californian, I grew up on Trader Joe's and feel their products are high in quality, but extremely reasonable in price! I am in support of what you have proposed. In regards to the Corvallis location, Salem is much bigger and many people who live in rural areas nearby, like Turner, Stayton, and Jefferson, regularly shop in Salem and so TJ's would have the business of those people amongst others here in the Willamette Valley.

Have you ever been to In-n-Out? What would it take for you to get one of them up here in Oregon? Hahaha. CAN'T BLAME ME FOR TRYING! They're delicious!!!

Bob, San Jose (my hometown) has about six times th...

2010-01-01T21:42:44.474-08:00

Bob, San Jose (my hometown) has about six times the population of Salem. Expecting comparable amenities is not reasonable.

Open in Corvallis soon! I can't wait. It'...

2009-12-31T20:01:26.415-08:00

Open in Corvallis soon! I can't wait. It's as close for me as Salem. Whoot!

I am constantly amazed at just how far behind the ...

2009-12-31T11:56:25.956-08:00

I am constantly amazed at just how far behind the rest of the USA the Salem area seems to be. Not having a TJ's is just one of many things I miss having come here from San Jose, CA. No, I would not want to go back, I mostly love it here, but not even an operating airport? Geez!

TJs management are dorks!

2009-07-13T13:45:11.166-07:00

TJs management are dorks!

Perfect example ^^^

2009-07-10T10:15:10.019-07:00

Perfect example ^^^

No worries, anonymous! They are not closed!

2009-07-10T07:28:29.907-07:00

No worries, anonymous! They are not closed!

White's closed? That is terrible!! I have b...

2009-07-10T00:54:47.368-07:00

White's closed? That is terrible!! I have been going there since the mid-90's. Great place to read the newspaper and drink coffee at 6:30 in the morning.
Their food was decent, but they had the best service in town.

Had sad is that?

Anybody know why they closed? They always seemed busy. Is anything opening in that space? Hopefully not a chain, tho it is a prime location.

Salem loses a landmark. Why hasn't the stateman done a feature on this? This stinks.

Mama2Dylan - I have every right to be condescen...

2009-07-09T23:54:57.870-07:00

Mama2Dylan -
I have every right to be condescending. You are whiny and ill-informed and you are starting damaging and false rumors about at least one small business.
Please just stop typing. You are degrading the quality of this blog.
Thanks!

Alright already! What are you my father? You don&#...

2009-07-09T22:54:45.138-07:00

Alright already! What are you my father? You don't need to be so condescending. So I made an error and it has been brought to my attention and publicly corrected by another reader that should suffice. They are for sale so I would imagine that if and when they sell they will close at that time.
I don't own a business but I play a very important role in a successful local business here in town. If I read this board and saw the error and that it was corrected that would be fine with me. It was an honest mistake not meant to be malicious. When you say, "Have you ever risked your house and your entire life-savings to take a huge risk and open a restaurant or business?” Imagine doing that and somebody starts a rumor that damages your business." you sound like my buddy Sean.  No I haven't done that, but my boss owns a very successful business and she never risked her house (doesn't own a house) nor her life savings, doesn't have that either.
BTW did you know in 1936, Charles and Myrtle White, and sons Bob and Ken, opened White’s Restaurant? Many of the White family contributed to its growth and popularity. In 1946, Charles and Myrtle retired, and son Bob and his wife, Carole, took over. It's sad to see them up for sale but maybe it's health related or retirement time, who knows?

Mama2dylan - that is just plain irresponsible to p...

2009-07-09T15:33:04.323-07:00

Mama2dylan - that is just plain irresponsible to post that a restaurant has closed when it is not correct. Do you own a business and understand the potential impact that an off-hand comment like that can make?

Have you ever risked your house and your entire life-savings to take a huge risk and open a restaurant or business? Imagine doing that and somebody starts a rumor that damages your business.

I appreciate some of the reviews you have posted here, but that is flippant attitude is unacceptable.