The Most Popular Items at Trader Joe's
Popularity Contest
Trader Joe's fans, the results are in. The cult-favorite grocery chain has released its annual list of customers' favorite items in nine categories. To make the yearly survey more interesting this go-around, TJ's recently pulled some of the most frequent winners out of contention, moving them instead to the Trader Joe's Product Hall of Fame. Think you know which products scored the coveted top spots? You might be thrown for a loop. If you're a longtime shopper, see how your usual picks stack up, and if you're a Trader Joe's newbie, consider this roundup a guide to what's worth buying.
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Favorite Beverage: Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice
Seasonal products at TJ's are all the rage and the sparkling Honeycrisp apple juice is about as close as you can get to bottling up autumn and drinking it. The three-ingredient blend of apples, water, and bubbles is a simple beverage begging to be paired with a cinnamon sugar doughnut.
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Favorite Beverage: Runners Up
Triple ginger brew
Sparkling peach black tea with peach juice
Sparkling cranberry and ginger beverage
Nondairy brown sugar oat creamer
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Favorite Cheese: English Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
The English part of this delectable cheese's name isn't just for show. The cheddar with caramelized onions comes straight from an English countryside estate's cow herds, which, of course, graze locally. The flavor of the onions provides just the right hit of sweetness against the bite of the cheddar, making this cheese top-rated among TJ's fans.
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Favorite Cheese: Runners Up
Syrah soaked toscano
Baked lemon ricotta
Blueberry and vanilla chevre
Brie
Favorite Sweets/Dessert: Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones
These mini ice-cream treats are the perfect size for kids or adults who just want a quick, sweet snack. The chocolate plug at the tip of the cone is perhaps the best part.
Favorite Sweets/Dessert: Runners Up
Danish kringle
Sublime ice cream sandwiches
Chocolate lava cakes
Brookie
Favorite Entree: Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Packed with strong Indian flavors in a rich and creamy sauce, Trader Joe's butter chicken with fragrant basmati rice is a tasty go-to for a quick lunch or dinner.
Favorite Entree: Runners Up
Chicken tikka masala
Kung pao chicken
Butternut squash macacroni and cheese
BBQ teriyaki chicken
Favorite Home, Bath and Body Product: Scented Candle Tins
Many TJ's fans can't get enough scented candles, and that goes for Trader Joe's version in little metal tins as well. The scents change seasonally.
Favorite Home, Bath and Body Product: Runners Up
Daily facial sunscreen
Ultra moisturizing hand cream
Tea Tree Tingle shampoo and conditioner
Shea butter and coconut oil hair mask
Favorite Produce: Bananas
Many customers visit TJ's for things they can't find at other grocers, like the heaven-sent dark chocolate peanut butter cups, but the specialty grocer offers bargain prices on bananas. Organic bananas are quarter apiece while nonorganic bananas sell for just 19 cents each.
Favorite Produce: Runners Up
Teeny tiny avocados
Honeycrisp apples
Brussels sprouts
Organic carrots of many colors
Favorite Snack: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
Move over, Takis, Trader Joe's take is coming in hot. The chili and lime-flavored rolled corn tortilla chips mimic the flavor and texture of Takis and almost give off limon hot Cheetos vibes. So good.
Favorite Snack: Runners Up
Organic elote corn chip dippers
Organic corn chip dippers
World’s Puffiest white cheddar corn puffs
Crunchy curls
Favorite Vegan/Vegetarian Product: Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto
Pesto without parmesan? Trader Joe's has it. As long as you have basil, you can still have pesto. Just bring cashew and kale to the mix and don't forget the lemon. This spread is a favorite at TJ's.
Favorite Vegan/Vegetarian Product: Runners Up
Vegetable fried rice
Beefless bulgogi
Palak paneer
Cauliflower gnocchi
Favorite Overall: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
The chili and lime-flavored rolled corn tortilla chips are as addicting as they are tasty and for that reason, they win the whole shebang in the hearts of TJ's shoppers.
Favorite Overall: Runners Up
Trader Joe's hashbrowns
Steamed chicken soup dumplings
Everything but the Bagel sesame seasoning blend
Four chocolate croissants
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