Trader Joe's parking spaces

If you can find a legal parking space anywhere near Trader Joe's, don't say a word to anyone, or you'll never see it again. Smart shoppers walk from home or get a ride from someone else, thereby avoiding an hours-long slo-mo Trader Joe's 500. Our best alternatives: the 15-minute slots across the street (hope the register line moves quickly), or the public lot next to the Miss Portland Diner.