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Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken
Trader Joe's

These are the Most Popular Items at Trader Joe's

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Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
Trader Joe's

Popularity Contest

Trader Joe's fans, the results are in. The cult-favorite grocery chain asked customers to vote for their favorite items in nine categories and just released the winners. Think your favorite Joe-Joes will rank? Will Mandarin Orange Chicken finally be upset as the overall most popular item? If you're a longtime shopper, see how your usual cart stacks up. If you're a Trader Joe's newbie, consider this a guide to what's worth the spend.


Related: Surprising Facts About Trader Joe's

Non Dairy Oat Beverage
Trader Joe's

Favorite Beverage: Non Dairy Oat Beverage

Vegan dairy alternatives are skyrocketing in popularity, so it's no surprise that this oat milk made without added sugar took the top spot.


Related: 20 Foods Americans Eat Now That They Never Heard of 20 Years Ago

trader joes spiced cider
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Favorite Beverage: Runners Up

  • Spiced Apple Cider
  • Ginger Beer
  • Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage
  • Tangerine Juice

Related: The 29 Best Things to Buy at Trader Joe's

Unexpected Cheddar
Trader Joe's

Favorite Cheese: Unexpected Cheddar

It's maybe the least unexpected result that this longtime favorite was the most popular cheese among TJ's devotees. Its complex flavor profile and affordability are what's made it the top cheese for eight years running in this poll.


Related: 19 Ways to Make an Ordinary Grilled Cheese Extraordinary

Trader Joe's English Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
Trader Joe's

Favorite Cheese: Runners Up

  • English Cheddar with Caramelized Onions
  • Baked Lemon Ricotta
  • Syrah Soaked Toscano
  • Triple Creme Brie
Hold the Cone
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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 the best part.


Related: Best Store-Bought Desserts from Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's Kringle
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Favorite Sweets/Dessert: Runners Up

  • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • O&H Danish Kringle
  • Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches
  • Brookie
Mandarin Orange Chicken
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Favorite Entree: Mandarin Orange Chicken

Every freezer should be stocked with a bag or two of this quick and easy stir-fry meal. No matter what, the chicken comes out crispy with minimal effort. Just add broccoli florets and rice to replicate your favorite takeout.


Related: Trader Joe's Best Buys for Packing Your Freezer

Chicken Tikka Masala
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Favorite Entree: Runners Up

  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
  • Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese
  • Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Trader Joe's candles
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Favorite Home, Bath and Body Product: Scented Candle Tins

No one can get enough scented candles, and that goes for Trader Joe's version in little metal tins as well. The scent changes seasonally.

Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter
Trader Joe's

Favorite Home, Bath and Body Product: Runners Up

  • Body Butters (all)
  • Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream
  • Hand Sanitizers (all)
  • Tree Tingle Shampoo and Conditioner
Trader Joe's Teeny Tiny Avocados
Trader Joe's

Favorite Produce: Teeny Tiny Avocados

Avoid those browned avocado halves that languish in your fridge by purchasing these tiny versions instead. They come in a bag of six for all your guacamole needs.

Bananas - Trader Joe's
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Favorite Produce: Runners Up

  • Bananas (conventional and organic)
  • Persian Cucumbers
  • Arugula (conventional and organic)
  • Carrots of Many Colors
Trader Joe's Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets
Trader Joe's

Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets

Everyone loves these creamy, crunchy, salty peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets whether they're munching on them after school or keeping them in the emergency snack drawer at work.


Related: The Best Snacks at Trader Joe's

Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
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Favorite Snack: Runners Up

  • Organic Corn Chip Dippers
  • Organic Eloté Corn Chip Dippers
  • Chile and Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
  • Bamba

Related: Snack Food Showdown: Trader Joe’s vs. Aldi

Soy Chorizo
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Favorite Vegan/Vegetarian Product: Soy Chorizo

Chorizo is a great way to add protein and flavor to everything from tacos to soup. Bonus: This soy-based version is much healthier than traditional pork chorizo.


Related: Hearty Meatless Meals Even Carnivores Will Devour

Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
Trader Joe's

Favorite Vegan/Vegetarian Product: Runners Up

  • Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto
  • Vegetable Fried Rice
  • Cauliflower Gnocchi
  • Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels
Trader Joe's Mandarin Orange Chicken
Trader Joe's

Favorite Overall: Mandarin Orange Chicken

Once again, Mandarin Orange Chicken takes the top spot as Trader Joe's shoppers' overall favorite product. It's been the winner for over a decade, so it's safe to say it has its own cult following. If you still haven't tried this frozen fave yourself, now's the time.


Related: 23 Things You Should Skip at Trader Joe's

dark chocolate peanut butter cups
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Favorite Overall: Runners Up

  • Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
  • Unexpected Cheddar
  • Everything But the Bagel Seasoning Blend
  • Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

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