Bellevue to get second Trader Joe’s store

National grocery store chain Trader Joe’s has signed a lease for a new location in Bellevue, scheduled to open in the second half of 2016.

National grocery store chain Trader Joe’s has signed a lease for a new location in Bellevue, scheduled to open in the second half of 2016.

The store, known for its quirky flyers and exotic products, will open inside the Bellevue Central Shopping Center at 410 116th Avenue Northeast.

The store will be approximately 10,000 square feet, said Trader Joe’s public relations director Alison Mochizuki.

Trader Joe’s offers more than 3,000 items under the Trader Joe’s private label, including salsas, rice and even beer.

The store has more than 440 stores in 40 states.