Later this year, Kingwood will get its own Trader Joe’s. Many people are excited for this new addition, especially those who travel longer distances regularly for one of the six other locations in the Greater Houston area.

“I have to go to the one in downtown, which means I don’t go very often, but now that we’re getting a little closer, I can go all the time,” theater director Brandi Perkins said.

The main reasons Trader Joe’s is so beloved is because of its low cost over profit motto and dedication to a palette of unique foods. They have prioritized customer happiness with a variety of foods. Whether it be their signature orange chicken or the dark chocolate peanut butter cups, Trader Joe’s has got something for almost everyone who’s willing to try it.

Many people enjoy the unique cuisine you can find at Trader Joe’s. From the variety of food to the endless amounts of beverages, the variety allows a grocery experience that’s unique and fresh for many, making people come back for seconds.

“I just want it [Trader Joe’s]  to be the same as the other ones,” senior Rylen Espinoza said.

The new Trader Joe’s will include most if not all of the same things the locations in the Greater Houston area. The new Kingwood and Cypress locations will be the seventh and eighth stores in the Greater Houston area, adding to the current 608 total across the U.S. The original Trader Joe’s in Texas was in The Woodlands back in 2012.

“I think the cool thing about Trader Joe’s is it has a lot of unique kinds of foods that you can’t find at a regular grocery store,” associate principal Tiffany Major said.