What are your favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's?

radiatingkayla
radiatingkayla Posts: 37 Member
in Food and Nutrition
My area just got a TJs! :) I went and got the 12 grain crackers, apple cranberry jelly, and cookie butter. What are some *musts* that I should buy? Thanks!
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  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Bacon Ends and Pieces, cookie butter, their gelato
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    nothing. trader joe's is overrated.
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    whenever I do go there, I end up picking up fresh artichokes - they usually have the four for $2 something. which is generally the price I pay for one. Sure, they are on the smaller side, but it works for me... That seems to be constant... the rest, I can take or leave...
  • radiatingkayla
    radiatingkayla Posts: 37 Member
    shaynepoole wrote: »
    whenever I do go there, I end up picking up fresh artichokes - they usually have the four for $2 something. which is generally the price I pay for one. Sure, they are on the smaller side, but it works for me... That seems to be constant... the rest, I can take or leave...

    I noticed this with persimmons. at wegman's, persimmons are $2.50 each! but they were only 69 cents at TJs.....smaller, but still
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Well, usually almond butter, but the last time is was really liquid. Other than that, I buy frozen food there - pretty reasonable. their produce is overpriced. I think they were good a few years ago, but their prices are pretty much the same as everyone else and the lines are idiotic.
  • brewinggirl_butskinnier
    brewinggirl_butskinnier Posts: 108 Member
    broccolini
  • lisele03
    lisele03 Posts: 133 Member
    Well, I love my TJ’s! I get some specific things there on a regular basis:
    • 50% Less Salt Dry Roasted Almonds (my favorite snack)
    • TJ’s Low fat Cottage cheese - 1.5% milkfat (tastes much better than the standard grocery brands, IMO)
    • TJ’s Hummus (also tastier than most)
    • TJ’s unsalted Sardines in spring water (the only unsalted ones packed in water that I can find)
    And I often get flowers in the winter for $3.99 a bunch to brighten up my (or a friend;s) mood! Hope you enjoy....!
  • habit365
    habit365 Posts: 174
    I find their single serving nut mixes to be handy. Enjoy the bigger and more varied frozen seafood section than a lot of stores. Easy to make frozen meals in a bag (Orange Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, etc.) that don't have a lot of junky ingredients. Their Tarte d' Alsace and Tarte Aux Champignons (like very thin pizzas but in the frozen app section) are quite tasty. Husband likes their bacon ends and pieces and entree salads and double gloucester cheese. I like the tiny angel food cake. :) The pumpkin bread mix is good. The produce is iffy in my area but if you are careful in the selection and eat it quickly there are bargains to be had.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    Almond butter
    Hummus without tahini (lower in calories than regular hummus)
    In season... Brussels sprouts on the stalk... so much less expensive than anywhere else
    Coffee
    Gluten Free Oats
    Brown Rice Tortillas

    Now, the stuff for my kids and husband?
    Vanilla and Raspberry yogurt
    Freeze Dried Blueberries
    Way More Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Maple and Brown Sugar Shredded Wheat Cereal (like mini-wheats)
    Rocket Crackers
    Fig Bars
    Blueberry Bars
    Kettle Chips
    French Vanilla Ice Cream
    Cashew Butter
  • Swiftlet66
    Swiftlet66 Posts: 729 Member
    Coconut cream
    Endives
    Almond butter
    Almond milk
    Corn salsa
    Frozen berry blend
    Artichokes
    Figs (seasonal)
    Brussels sprouts on a stalk (seasonal)
    Oh and that basil plant they offer during the warmer seasons. That thing fed me all summer. <3


  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    two buck chuck
    their rum
    jo jos
    cowboy bark
    bing cherries covered in chocolate
    their frozen gnocchi
  • iamworthy14
    iamworthy14 Posts: 413 Member
    Chia seeds
    Almond butter
    Crushed garlic
  • fearlessleader104
    fearlessleader104 Posts: 723 Member
    Eggplant wrap
  • happyvalentinesday
    happyvalentinesday Posts: 47 Member
    Cocnut oil . I use it on my hair and body
  • kitsteroo
    kitsteroo Posts: 13 Member
    The dozen frozen assorted macaroons. Sooooo good, and only about 150 calories for three. I find a treat helps me stay on track now and then and the macaroons are so small and easier to moderate than, say, keeping a whole cake around.
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    COOKIE BUTTER.
  • VicLoveVic
    VicLoveVic Posts: 12 Member
    Pumpkin O's
  • loribethrice
    loribethrice Posts: 620 Member
    Pumpkin butter
  • Lasmartchika
    Lasmartchika Posts: 3,440 Member
    Their dark chocolate!! :yum:
  • shandy82165
    shandy82165 Posts: 184 Member
    I really like that they have lightly salted nuts. Their lightly salted cashews are delicious. I also like their frozen foods and their spice grinders. Very reasonably priced.
  • Diet_Soda
    Diet_Soda Posts: 124 Member
    They have an egg white salad that I really like. It is pricey, but still, a decent lunch when paired with a wrap that I buy at Aldi's. When I know I have a tough week coming up, I buy five of them and know that my lunch is taken care of.

    I also like their boxed wine. ;)
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    They have the cheapest light coconut milk around! (I'm talking 99 cents/can compared to $2.50 and up everywhere else.) I use it for my chia seed pudding.

    Also, their sour cream & onion corn puffs are delicious, and the serving size is gigantic! They are amazing when you want a crunchy/salty type snack.

    My kids love their pumpkin cereal bars, but they only have them for a limited time.
  • Deborah105
    Deborah105 Posts: 183 Member
    Someone already mentioned their coffee which is delicious! I love all their dairy. My absolute favorite thing is their sprouted wheat breads. I have loaves in my large freezer all the time. Mmmm! I feel a sandwich calling to me now.
  • martyqueen52
    martyqueen52 Posts: 1,120 Member
    Nothing. It's over priced, over crowded, and under staffed.
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    martyqueen52 wrote: »
    Nothing. It's over priced, over crowded, and under staffed.

    Overpriced? Lol.
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    Diet_Soda wrote: »
    They have an egg white salad that I really like. It is pricey, but still, a decent lunch when paired with a wrap that I buy at Aldi's. When I know I have a tough week coming up, I buy five of them and know that my lunch is taken care of.

    I also like their boxed wine. ;)

    Their Spicy Ranchero egg white salad is delish!

    I also buy: Soy Milk, FF cottage cheese, Lite Kettle Corn snack bags, Ak Mok crackers, corn salsa, feta cheese, "healthy style" Canadian bacon, honeycrisp apples (bag), and cage free eggs.

  • labrennan
    labrennan Posts: 132 Member
    Bump
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    I like the stacked eggplant parmesan. There's some Chinese chicken soup dumplings that are really tasty, and low cal to boot. I hear that some of the frozen french pastries are really nice, but I've not tried them.

    Some of the other meals are really tasty, but I don't like they come in servings of 2, when I'm only 1. Also the joe-joes - I didn't like them at all. The filling was too stiff, and the cookies had an odd aftertaste. The same complaint I have with most products containing soy, but I don't think these had soy in them at all. Ah well.

    Anyway, best thing is to go, pick up a couple of things that look interesting and just give them a try.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    their gluten-free pumpkin pancake mix
    pumpkin butter
    winter root vegetables (cheap, cheap, cheap!)
    peanut butter and almond butter
    dried fruit (the mangoes and persimmons are the best)
    nuts
    chicken sausage
    gluten-free bread (cheaper than everywhere else)

    I love TJ's! And love the suggestions of other things to try.
  • PrizePopple
    PrizePopple Posts: 3,133 Member
    Cookie butter
    Frozen veggies
    Cheese - especially brie and blue cheese crumbles
    Kefir (strawberry only)
    Greek yogurt
    Flowers
    South African Smoke (which they stopped carrying... GAH!)
    Mini buns
    Mini pitas
    Gorgonzola gnocchi
    Ginger "cat" cookies

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