What are the 25 Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s? Our Readers Have Spoken.

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   chels April 18, 2018 at 8:36 pm MST

   I’m convinced their kettle corn is sent down from heaven!

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  Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick) April 19, 2018 at 6:49 am MST

  LOL! Thanks for the comment Chels! I LOVE kettle corn!

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   Mary April 18, 2018 at 8:54 pm MST

   The closest Trader Joe’s is a little far from hm, I need to make a shopping list from all your comments before heading there lol

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  Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick) April 19, 2018 at 6:50 am MST

  Same here Mary! It is a bit of a drive to get to my nearest location. Have to plan the trip for sure!

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   Tiffany April 18, 2018 at 9:50 pm MST

   Thank you for this list (& everyone’s comments)! I’ve been meaning to check out our local TJ’s but wasn’t sure what to go there for–excited by some of the suggestions!!

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  Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick) April 19, 2018 at 6:51 am MST

  Yay! You’re so welcome Tiffany! Hoping you snag some goodies whenever you head in to your store!

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   muggle731 April 18, 2018 at 10:00 pm MST

   I was so excited when I first saw the Everything Bit the Bagel seasoning but I returned it. Way too much crunchy garlic pieces.

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  Shirley Yeo April 19, 2018 at 1:55 pm MST

  I was excited too, but I found it way too salty and returned it. Thank you for suggesting it as our family are foodies and we LOVE trying and evaluating new products!

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  Helen in Meridian April 26, 2018 at 6:49 pm MST

  Is there sucfh a thing as too much garlic????

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   Michele April 18, 2018 at 10:24 pm MST

   Still waiting for them to come to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania! Reading all these comments makes me wish they would put a store here sooner than later!

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   anjum April 18, 2018 at 10:54 pm MST

   May I suggest a keto favorite list for TJ?

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  Amber (Hip2Save Sidekick) April 19, 2018 at 6:33 am MST

  Neat idea! Thanks for the suggestion! I will for sure pass that along to the team!

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  Shirley Yeo April 19, 2018 at 1:57 pm MST

  Love the idea too! 🙂

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   Mona Juarez April 19, 2018 at 1:15 am MST

   Recently visited a TJ in Tucson and I fell in love with what they had to offer. Hopping and praying we get one soon in El Paso, Tx….love “the everything but the bagel” the face cream, and bought a couple a bottles of ballinie (running low) now we have to make a trip to Tempe, but so worth it. Please come to El Paso. If Sprouts can make it so will Trader Joe’s. Think about it. Thanks

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   Brenda April 19, 2018 at 3:21 am MST

   Why not Walla Walla WA? There isn’t ANYTHING like it anywhere around here. It would be an instant hit at the new shopping center which is just beginning to open up. REALLY we need you prices on good healthy food is prohibitively high IF you can find it. Most of us end up ordering online.

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   Victoria Wilson April 19, 2018 at 7:05 am MST

   Their organic coffee should be on this list. It’s by far, the BEST coffee you can buy from anywhere! I’ve tried all of the flavors and I’ve not been disappointed by any of them!

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    Lisa April 19, 2018 at 7:42 am MST

    I’ve never been to a TJ is it like Aldis? Would love to find a store that carries healthy foods at a great price and the food taste great as well.

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  50ShadesofLipstick April 19, 2018 at 8:25 am MST

  No, it’s a hundred times better. Aldi is like a Great Value Trader Joe’s.

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  Mimi April 19, 2018 at 11:24 am MST

  LOL! PERFECT answer! Aldi is low end, Trader Joe’s is top rung.

  i remember when we finally got a Whole Foods. I went & was so disappointed. Trader Joe’s is better by far. Great cereals for the kids; cereal bars are so good & $1.99 a box; that frozen orange chicken is fabulous; there are chips in a bag that are better than Doritos; etc etc etc…..

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  Tracy April 20, 2018 at 3:32 pm MST

  Whole foods has great products but the prices cause a tension headache.

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    LibbyE April 19, 2018 at 9:01 am MST

    I would also add the smoked paprika to the top of my list, as well as the chocolate butterscotch flat cookie snacks. THE BEST.

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    A April 19, 2018 at 10:06 am MST

    Definitely need to add cards to the list for $0.99!! Nice quality. Hallmark is right next to Trader Joe’s and I saw an employee buying them there yesterday. LOL

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    Aly April 19, 2018 at 10:16 am MST

    I discovered TJ’s Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion, which was pretty good, and not heavy or oily, and it has SPF 15. It is very similar to Olay Complete All Day Face Moisturizer, but at only a fraction of the price for the Olay product.

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  Daniela February 21, 2019 at 2:31 pm MST

  I second that. My skin is super sensitive and TJ’s lotion doesn’t cause any break out or any redness. I love it.

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    Jenny April 19, 2018 at 12:09 pm MST

    Mango shave cream is legit! Gluten free cauliflower crust pizza, cold pressed olive oil, organic coconut oil, cage free eggs, gf pasta, pizza sauce and pepperoni, amaaaaazing dark chocolate sea salt almonds, string cheese. You really could live off of Trader Joe’s exclusively, if they only sold diapers. 🙂

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    Sandra melgar April 19, 2018 at 4:22 pm MST

    I love to shopping at trader Joe’s is ez for me is on my way to home ,plus organics food are good vegetables so fresh my flowers last longer I buy flowers on my B-day 2/6 last me till 4/4 I never believe why but stay up till the day I’m flower person and I get from them I like to shop there I’m happy we u guys plus costumers service I the best.

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    Tracy April 20, 2018 at 3:37 pm MST

    Some of my favorites are: Raw Almonds (best price I’ve found), the new England clam chowder, the mini ice cream cones and the pork belly (which is refrigerated back between the salads and the cheeses). The name seems like it would be icky but you can easily make a super quick and delicious meal. In the fall I just about clean them out of pumpkin spice products, the biscotti is magic! Things I don’t buy are dairy products, I find them expensive at Trader Joes (eggs, milk, sour cream).

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    Vic April 23, 2018 at 10:59 am MST

    My fave item is Trader Giotto’s Chicken Piccata. It’s refrigerated and sold on the salad wall. Three minutes in the microwave. Love it. I buy several and put in freezer for another meal.

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    Pat April 23, 2018 at 5:58 pm MST

    We love TJ’s Japanese Style Fried Rice, also they have great frozen veggies; organic riced cauliflower, Melange a Trois – Red, Yellow & Green peppers, grilled cauliflower, Canned organic pumpkin, Organic popcorn with olive oil, Frozen Mashed Potatoes, Frozen Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Lavender Dryer Bags…awesome!!

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    Kyra April 25, 2018 at 3:11 pm MST

    The mandarin orange chicken is better than most Chinese takeout restaurants near us. Their fried rice is also really good. I also would recommend the rose water facial toner. Smells great and feels amazing!

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    Lynn August 18, 2018 at 11:29 am MST

    You should try Soy Creamy – organic non-dairy vegan frozen dessert – absolutely delicious – tastes very rich.

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    Lynn Yoshizumi August 18, 2018 at 11:31 am MST

    You should try Soy Creamy – organic, non-dairy, vegan frozen dessert – absolutely delicious, tastes very rich.

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    Blance February 20, 2019 at 7:12 am MST

    I can’t believe my absolute go tos are not on this list. I can’t live without the creamy organic valencia salted peanut butter. I have everyone I know addicted to that stuff.. The key lime pie in the summer…. mmmmmmm. The green goddess salad dressing, no sugar and no additives, it’s like heaven on my salad… Skincare!!! I get all of my skincare there.And more, but these are my must haves

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    Melissa February 20, 2019 at 11:10 am MST

    The last two years I have purchased my basil plants at Trader Joes. Huge compared to the ones typically sold at nurseries and Home Depot or Lowes. And for about $4. I plant the basil in big pot outside. Always does great until the weather gets really cold.

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    Julie B February 20, 2019 at 11:35 am MST

    I loved their Almond Horns! No longer available. Also their Jasmine green tea, discontinued now.

    Dear Lord, if you have never had their ice cream, it is sensational. Love the coffee flavor especially!

    I always get a fresh wreath at Christmas and bunches of daffodils at the first hint of spring.

    DH loves the little orange and raspberry sticks covered in chocolate. You cannot always find them, either. My oldest son loves the Maple Pecan Crunch cereal, and my youngest son loves the 21 Seasoning Salute too.

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    Julie B February 20, 2019 at 11:36 am MST

    I loved their Almond Horns! No longer available. Also their Jasmine green tea, discontinued now.

    If you have never had their ice cream, it is sensational. Love the coffee flavor especially!

    I always get a fresh wreath at Christmas and bunches of daffodils at the first hint of spring.

    DH loves the little orange and raspberry sticks covered in chocolate. You cannot always find them, either. My oldest son loves the Maple Pecan Crunch cereal, and my youngest son loves the 21 Seasoning Salute too.

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    IssysMom February 20, 2019 at 8:09 pm MST

    Where is chocolate on that list?!?? They have a ton of dairy free dark Belgium chocolates !! Vegan marshmallows!! Vanilla rice milk! Amazing instant coffee! Moroccan mint tea bags!! Their fruits! Fresh Garlic dip (yummy with fried chicken!!) their habenero tortillas! Yum yum yum!

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    Teri April 3, 2019 at 2:38 pm MST

    Green goddess salad dressing, and the Linguine with pesto and tomatoes. Delicious!!!

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    Lydia April 3, 2019 at 11:22 pm MST

    Pretzel bagels, tangerine juice, prepared lentils, bruschetta, chicken potstickers, frozen naan, salmon entree and enchilada sauce are some of my faves.

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    starfarm April 4, 2019 at 8:33 am MST

    Dark chocolate peanut butter cups. Trader Joe’s is a three hour drive for me. So, only a couple of times a year. But, oh so much fun. Aldis is a solid second choice.

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