The Most Popular Items at Trader Joe's

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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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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• Triple ginger brew
  
• Sparkling peach black tea with peach juice
  
• Sparkling cranberry and ginger beverage
  
• Nondairy brown sugar oat creamer

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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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• Syrah soaked toscano
  
• Baked lemon ricotta
• Blueberry and vanilla chevre
  
• Brie

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.

• Danish kringle
• Sublime ice cream sandwiches
• Chocolate lava cakes
• Brookie

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. 

• Chicken tikka masala
• Kung pao chicken
• Butternut squash macacroni and cheese
• BBQ teriyaki chicken
  

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.

• Daily facial sunscreen
  
• Ultra moisturizing hand cream
• Tea Tree Tingle shampoo and conditioner
• Shea butter and coconut oil hair mask
  

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.

• Teeny tiny avocados
  
• Honeycrisp apples
  
• Brussels sprouts
  
• Organic carrots of many colors

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.

• Organic elote corn chip dippers
• Organic corn chip dippers
• World’s Puffiest white cheddar corn puffs
  
• Crunchy curls
  

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. 

• Vegetable fried rice
• Beefless bulgogi
  
• Palak paneer
  
• Cauliflower gnocchi

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. 

• Trader Joe's hashbrowns
• Steamed chicken soup dumplings
  
• Everything but the Bagel sesame seasoning blend
  
• Four chocolate croissants