If you're a frequent Trader Joe's shopper, you know finding a parking spot can be a challenge. The popular chain recently responded to criticism about their small parking lots after a post about the Pasadena location went viral.

Trader Joe’s is known for many things: cookie butter, cheap wine, Hawaiian shirt-wearing staff members, 19-cent bananas — and yes, cramped and chaotic parking lots. The grocery chain knows about customers’ complaints,

Trader Joe's officials say they have heard conspiracy theories regarding their small parking lots and that they have a very good reason for their stores having so few spots.