The 50 Most Popular Trader Joe's Products of All Time (2024)

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By PureWow Editors

Published Aug 23, 2017

Sometimes we take our love for Trader Joe’s for granted. (We’ve been in a committed relationship for a pretty long time.) Luckily, in honor of its 50th anniversary, TJ just released a list of its 50 most popular products of all time. Peanut Butter Pretzels? Check. Gluten-Free Cheese Pizza? Check. Spatchco*cked Chicken? Check. Everything we could possibly want and more? Check. Sounds like a great time to renew our vows.

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Unsweetened Golden Oolong Tea

Best sipped on the porch.

Gluten-free Cheese Pizza

The cheese and sauce are great, but this pie really comes down to two words: cauliflower crust.

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Trader Joe's

Organic French Roast Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate

The bottle looks small, but you can get more than 11 cups of delicious iced coffee from this amazing concentrate.

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Organic Purple Maize Flakes

Don’t knock ’em until you try ’em. They’re actually really delicious. (The violet hue comes from organic purple whole corn flour.)

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Dress Circle Crispy Crunchy Chocolate-chip Cookies

Irresistible, bite-size wafers.

Chicken Tikka Masala

A quick microwaveable lunch that's under $4.

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Trader Joe's

Unexpected Cheddar Cheese

What’s the surprise? It tastes a little like cheddar, a little like Parmesan. Oh, and it’s also $4.

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Trader Joe's

Premium Wild Salmon Burgers

The easiest way to cook seafood.

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Mediterranean Hummus

Creamy with plenty of fun toppings: roasted red pepper, pine nuts, olive oil and herbs.

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Become Betty

Sublime Ice-cream Sandwiches

This gourmet treat is no ordinary Chipwich (but it'll still bring back memories of hanging out by the pool in fifth grade).

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Peanut Butter Pretzels

Definitely eaten a whole bag of these in one sitting (don’t judge us).

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Trader Joe's

Brewed Ginger Beer

You haven’t lived until you’ve made a Dark and Stormy with one of these guys. You just haven’t.

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Trader Joe's

Pockets O'pita

Best served with a dollop of Mediterranean Hummus (see above).

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Trader Joe's

Organic Tea And Lemonade

Because Trader Joe would never make you mix your own.

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Trader Joe's

Red Refresh Herbal Tea

The perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

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Trader Joe's

Sliced Fresh Mozzarella

It’s statistically impossible to eat just one slice. (We checked.)

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Hold The Cone!

Just like having your own personal ice-cream truck.

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Mandarin Orange Chicken

Takeout, schmakeout. These sauce-covered nuggets are just as good.

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Trader Joe's

Cold-pressed Matcha Green Tea Lemonade

Hellooo, grab-and-go breakfast.

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Trader Joe's

Mango And Sticky Rice Spring Rolls

TJ’s isn’t fooling around: The rice in these rolls has been simmered in coconut milk.

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Trader Joe's

Green Dragon Hot Sauce

Spicy food fans, rejoice. You’ll want to smother every meal in this stuff from now on.

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Become Betty

Organic Toaster Pastries

Available in Frosted Strawberry, Frosted Pomegranate, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon and Frosted Pumpkin, this breakfast treat tastes practically identical to its non-organic relative.

Premium Extra-virgin Olive Oil

Lean and full of “grassy” notes, this oil tastes like the high-quality stuff you get with your bread at a restaurant.

Organic Midnight Moo

Chocolate milk? Don’t mind if we dooooo.

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Trader Joe's

Seasoning Salt

It’s salty (but not too salty) and packs just the right amount of umami.

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Trader Joe's

Kohlrabi Salad

Crisp, slightly sweet kohlrabi + shredded kale and red cabbage + golden beets = a superhero salad mix.

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Trader Joe's

Organic Sriracha And Roasted Garlic Bbq Sauce

Make wings with this. Just do it. Right now.

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Organic Broccoli Slaw

This extra crunchy blend uses julienned broccoli stems, which would normally be tossed. Neat.

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They have a fleeting season, but these plum-apricot hybrids will take your summer pie game over the top.

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All Natural Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

They cook up plump and juicy and are just $4.99 a pound. The only thing that’s missing? Antibiotics.

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My Favorite Everything

Bruschetta Sauce

We love spreading this blended-up tomato, garlic and fresh basil topping on grilled cheese sandwiches.

Carne Asada Autentica

Pre-marinated lime-cilantro sirloin steaks take minutes to sear on the stove. Oooh, zesty.

Spatchco*cked Chicken

This butterflied bird has all the oomph of a whole chicken, minus the long cooking time. Take your pick between Lemon Rosemary and Coffee Rubbed.

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Trader Joe's

Whole Milk Mango Kefir

Creamy, smooth, slightly tart and just a bit fizzy.

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Trader Joe's

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Caution: It’s easy to eat a whole bag in one sitting.

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Trader Joe's

Everything Pretzel Slims

Pair with hummus and add to your party playbook, stat.

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Five Seed Almond Bars

Cookies are totally a breakfast food when they contain omega-3s.

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Gochujang Almonds

If you like heat and garlic, meet your ultimate snack. It’s anything but basic.

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Just Mango Slices

Tender, chewy and true to their name.

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Sweet And Salty Kettle Corn

Why choose when you can have both?

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Drive Thru Red Dry Hopped Red Ale

Caramel undertones, a touch of hops plus a malty finish. Cheers!

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Restaurant-style Tortilla Chips

Your best friend on nacho night, these crunchy durable chips are also delicious straight from the bag.

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Secco Mango Mangocini

Fizzy wine meets a splash of mango juice. Perfect for porch swing weather.

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Sea Salt And Sugar Dark Chocolate Almonds

Introducing perfection dusted in raw sugar and sea salt.

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Organic Corn Chips

A scooped shape makes these the perfect vehicle for dips, chilis and even chopped salad. Who needs forks anyway?

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Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Chardonnay Santa Lucia

Two bucks buys you a quality bottle; $13 lets you drink like a queen.

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Triple Ginger Snaps

The only thing that’s missing? A tall glass of milk—or chai tea.

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Trader Joe’s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Aged for eight years and only $15? That’s less than half the price of big brand names.

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Mozzarella And Tomato Salad

TJ, thanks for making us a perfect, satisfying lunch salad. We owe you one. (Or 50.)

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FAQs

What is the most popular item sold at Trader Joe's? ›

The #1 Overall award went to Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips.

What you should always buy at Trader Joe's? ›

What to buy at Trader Joe's
  • Frozen food. At Trader Joe's, the “frozen fruits and veggies are always at a really good price point,” says Abarca, who relies on frozen food to make quick and affordable meals. ...
  • Cheese. ...
  • Wine. ...
  • Beauty products. ...
  • Flowers and greeting cards.
May 4, 2024

What is Trader Joe's most famous for? ›

The eclectic and retail-fan-favorite Trader Joe's is well-known to its loyalists for its quirky culture and low prices on a unique selection of food items. The store doesn't carry many branded items, but it does offer a wide variety of interesting products (especially frozen ones) in the Trader Joe's label.

What's the busiest Trader Joe's? ›

The chain's busiest location is its 72nd & Broadway store on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

How much does the average person spend at Trader Joe's? ›

Now when it comes to average spending, Americans are dishing out about $66.00 every time they go to Trader Joe's. Arkansas residents spend the most at $80.50 per trip, and Utahns spend the least at just over $53.00 per visit.

Does Aldi own Trader Joe's? ›

Aldi Nord also owns the Trader Joe's grocery chain in the United States which operates separately from the group. Aldi Süd owns the Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarket chains in the southern United States.

Is Trader Joe's generally healthy? ›

Trader Joe's is a great place to stock up on staples like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, lean proteins, and healthy fats. With low prices and attractive packaging, it's also easy to grab certain items that may not be nutritionally sound.

Where does most of Trader Joe's products come from? ›

Well, the short answer is that Trader Joe's cuts out the middleman entirely by working directly with some of the biggest food manufacturers across the world, who then make products under Trader Joe's specifications (down to price, flavor, and size) for its store brand.

Who is Trader Joe's biggest competition? ›

Top 10 Trader Joe's competitors
  • Walmart.
  • Bravo Supermarkets.
  • CJ Express.
  • DealsOfAmerica.com.
  • HEB Grocery.
  • Kroger.
  • Pete's Market.
  • Target.

Why does everyone love Trader Joe's? ›

She mentioned the outgoing, charismatic employees who are encouraged to strike up conversations, its quirky hand-drawn signs, its low prices, its unique seasonal products, and its fun, laid-back atmosphere that helps it to stand out from the hustle and bustle of other popular supermarket chains.

What famous person works at Trader Joe's? ›

"I found myself in the dark wood of unemployment and debt, but instead of switching careers like a sane person, I took a job at a local Trader Joe's to see if I could hang in there with my career and it's actually worked out pretty well," he said. "I'm Geoffrey Owens and I'm an actor!"

What is the slowest day at Trader Joe's? ›

What are the best days to shop at Trader Joe's? According to employees, the best days to shop there are Tuesdays and Wednesdays because they are the slowest days.

Who are Trader Joe's target customers? ›

The Target Market of Trader Joe's

With a focus on providing high-quality products at affordable prices, Trader Joe's attracts budget-conscious consumers who are looking for value for their money. The brand's commitment to offering a wide range of curated and exclusive products sets them apart from other grocery stores.

Why is Trader Joe's so hyped? ›

"Trader Joe's con continuously gets the highest customer satisfaction scores from all grocery chains." They talk about what makes Trader Joe's so unique and popular, including their focus on community, curated selection, transparency around pricing, and exceptional customer service.

What is Trader Joe's most popular chicken? ›

Mandarin orange chicken

It's been winning the hearts of shoppers since its release in 2004, earning multiple of the chain's Customer Choice Awards and finally snagging a long-overdue spot in the Trader Joe's Hall of Fame in January of 2023.

What makes Trader Joes stand out? ›

So, customers have a lot of confidence and trust in the Trader Joe's name. The brand also has strict criteria for what ingredients make the cut. You won't find any artificial flavors, food coloring, GMOs, or MSG in TJ's products.

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