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Lake Grove Today
By the People, for the People
Trader Joe's Opens New Location on Brookhaven's North Shore
Councilwoman calls the gourmet discount grocer 'a welcome addition' to the community.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Trader Joe's has opened its latest Long Island store in Miller Place, Suffolk County, much to the excitement of local residents who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the popular gourmet discount grocery chain. Brookhaven Town Councilwoman Jane Bonner, who represents the area, says the new 13,500-square-foot store is a 'welcome addition' that will provide more grocery options for the community.
Why it matters
The new Trader Joe's location is seen as a positive development for the North Shore community, which has been on the retailer's wish list for close to 20 years. The store's arrival is expected to complement the upcoming Whole Foods location in nearby Mount Sinai, giving residents more diverse grocery options as shopping habits have shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The details
The new Trader Joe's store is located on Route 25A across from North Country Plaza, joining other food retailers in the area. The store promises unconventional and interesting products as well as everyday basics at its 'neighborhood grocery store' concept that the chain has maintained since 1967. Councilwoman Bonner, a former gourmet grocery manager, says the new location will save time for residents who previously had to travel 40 minutes to the closest Trader Joe's.
- Trader Joe's opened its latest Long Island store in Miller Place this past week.
- The new 13,500-square-foot store is located on Route 25A across from North Country Plaza.
The players
Jane Bonner
Brookhaven Town Councilwoman who represents the second council district, which includes Miller Place.
Trader Joe's
A gourmet discount grocery chain that got its start in Pasadena, CA and now has locations across the U.S.
What they’re saying
“The residents throughout the second council district are happy that they are there. They are also happy that they hired local people.”
— Jane Bonner, Brookhaven Town Councilwoman (Patch.com)
“It was soooo nice! Trader Joe's Miller Place opening day!!! I am SO EXCITED! This location will save me so much time. It's only 9 minutes from home vs. 40 minutes to the previous closest location. I love the layout. It feels more like the CA Trader Joe's stores.”
— Local Resident (Social Media)
What’s next
The new Trader Joe's location is expected to complement the upcoming Whole Foods store in nearby Mount Sinai, providing residents with even more diverse grocery options in the area.
The takeaway
The arrival of Trader Joe's on the North Shore is seen as a positive development that will give residents more choices and convenience when it comes to their grocery shopping, reflecting the evolving shopping habits of the community.
