opinion poll
What’s your favorite TJ item?
- Chili and Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips 9 votes
- TJ’s Hashbrown’s 6 votes
- Steamed chicken soup dumplings 7 votes
- Everything but the bagel and sesame spice mix 6 votes
- Chocolate croissants 12 votes
For the 14th year running, Trader Joe’s has asked its cult following what their favorite items are in categories spanning everything from favorite snack to best cheese.
The popular grocery chain counted 18,000 votes and left no uncertainty as to what customers cannot do without.
Unlike this year’s real-life Oscars – where the film To Leslie is being investigated by the Academy for an “aggressive” and “illegal” campaign to snag star Andrea Riseborough for a nomination – there’s no doubt that these nine articles are prize-worthy (and worth the long examination). Line).
The company took a turn this year, releasing five super popular products that have won countless times in the past — including the Tangerine Chicken and Soy Chorizo.
takes a look at this year’s winners.
The overall winner is ‘irre-zest-tible’ (and also won best snack)!
Grab your salsa because the big winner at the 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards was the Chili Lime Flavored Corn Tortilla Chips. It also won Best Snack
Grab your salsa because the big winner at the 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards was the Chili Lime Flavored Corn Tortilla Chips.
The “spicy little scrolls” are a fun (and spicy) twist – pun intended – on the traditional corn chips, as they’re dusted with hot chili and lime flavored spices.
It beat out other fan favorites: TJ’s Hashbrowns, Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings, Everything But the Bagel Sesame Spice Mix, and 4 Chocolate Croissants for top honors.
Spice up your life… and your taste buds with this year’s favorite drink!
The three-ingredient concoction of 100 percent Honeycrisp apple juice, water, and foam was a “sweet apple daydream” for Trader Joe’s customers
Trader Joe’s Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage – a seasonal item – is a fun twist on a classic fall beverage.
The three-ingredient concoction of 100 percent Honeycrisp apple juice, water, and foam was a “sweet apple daydream” for Trader Joe’s customers.
“It’s so crunchy and juicy, you could mistake the crack of the can for the crunch of the first bite,” the company wrote.
The sparkling beverage has caught on: Triple Ginger Brew (seasonal), Sparkling Peach Black Tea with Peach Juice, Sparkling Cranberry & Ginger Beverage (seasonal), and Non-Dairy Brown Sugar Oat Creamer.
When it comes to cheese, nothing beats a nice slice of cheddar!
A fresh take on a classic cheddar won Best Cheese this year
Trader Joe’s Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions won the battle of cheeses this year.
The “sweet and savory bite” makes its mark: Syrah Soaked Toscano, Baked Lemon Ricotta (seasonal), Blueberry & Vanilla Chèvre and Brie (various).
The best appetizer is a classic chicken and rice dish
A classic Indian dish, butter chicken and basmati rice, won best appetizer
Trader Joe’s Butter Chicken took home the trophy with its “authentic Indian recipe that smothers tender chunks of chicken in a silky, delicious curry with mashed tomatoes, rich cream, onions, garlic,[and] Ginger.’
“It’s mildly flavored and combined with delicate, fragrant basmati rice grains,” the company wrote.
It’s hit: Chicken Tikka Masala, Kung Pao Chicken, Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (seasonal), and BBQ Teriyaki Chicken.
What’s not to love about the best product option that only costs you 25 cents
It’s hard to pick just one, so why not pick a bunch? The banana won the best product
Who doesn’t love a good piece of fruit, especially when that item only costs a quarter! The banana won this year’s product category.
It has caught on: Teeny Tiny Avocados, Honeycrisp Apples, Brussels sprouts and organic carrots in many colors.
Hold the cone! These mini ice creams have had TJ customers in their grip this year and last!
Nothing beats an ice cream cone, especially one that comes in so many flavors
In all its glorious flavors, Trader Joe’s Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones won Best Dessert.
The cone of “small stature” has “tremendous” satisfaction!
“Each crunchy cone is lined with smooth chocolate and filled with creamy ice cream — and then dipped in a rich, chocolatey (or white confectionery) coating, depending on which seasonal cone you’re holding,” the company wrote.
It beat: Danish Kringle (various), Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches, Chocolate Lava Cakes and the Brookie.
Nothing makes a sandwich like a healthy amount of pesto!
Grab your next sandwich bread, this pesto won best vegan item
Among the vegans and vegetarians, the vegan kale, cashew and basil pesto won best dressed.
The “creamy, green spice” is made with kale, cashews, basil, lemon juice, and garlic.
It suggested: Vegetable fried rice, no beef bulgogi, palak paneer and cauliflower gnocchi.
Nothing says comfort like a good old candle
The most popular household item was the scented candles, available in mango tangerine, vanilla pumpkin and honeycrisp apple, among others
Trader Joe’s Scented Candles won the grocery chain’s best home item.
Its paraben-free soy wax blend is unbeatable and contains many scents including: Peony Blossom, Cedar Balm, Apple Honey, Vanilla Squash and more.
It knocks out: Daily Facial Sunscreen, Ultra-Moisturizing Hand Cream, Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo & Conditioner, and Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask.
The company has taken a turn, scrapping five popular products that have won in the past — including the Tangerine Orange Chicken and the Soy Chorizo