Trader Joes - you are worth every curse word I've ever said while parking in that stupid parking garage at The Met. \n\nParking aside, I love you Trader Joes. With your great bagged salad varieties ($1.99-2.99), hummus ($1.99-2.99), and cereal ($1.99-2.99), I can't even begin to narrow down my favorite foods you offer for less than a can of Red Bull. The salad dressings are amazing (Soy Seseme OMG), the pita and breads are so fresh and hearty, the greeting cards for 99 cents are varied and always provide options for everyone, and your ultra affordable selection of spices (mostly $1.99 - saffron for only $5.99!) make you my favorite food store in Charlotte. Good beer and wine selection, I've never bought meat from here but it looks good. Flowers are always fresh, vibrant and affordable too (bouquets from $3.99-$12.99).\n\nThe staff is always full of personality & helpful, which adds so much to the shopping experience too ~ love that everyone's differences are embraced and encouraged. \n\nIf only you had a salad bar like Whole Foods, THEN I'd be 5 staring it right and left.