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Trader Joe’s Superfans Share Their Favorite Snacks: ‘Best I’ve Ever Had’

June 5, 2023 by Carrie McCabe
shefinds | Food
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Every Trader Joe’s superfan has the item—or items—that keep them coming back for more. Whether you’re a devotee of their freezer goods, a connoisseur of their dairy products, or just a lover of their fresh produce, Trader Joe’s has options for everyone.

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Trader Joe's snack aisle

This week Reddit user u/weirdo_man33 posted a tantalizing question to the Trader Joe's subreddit: what is each user's favorite snack at TJ's?

The post scored dozens of comments, and fans were not shy about sharing their favorite bites at the iconic grocery chain, with some even taking the debate to Twitter for further snacking discourse.

Ok…favorite shnack at TJ’s? by u/weirdo_man33 in traderjoes

Trader Joe's Fans Comment: 'So Good!!!'

TJ's shoppers were passionate about their snacking picks across the post. The original poster started things off strong, calling out the dark chocolate sunflower butter cups and coffee ice cream cones; one commenter agreed, "The sun butter cups are dangerous, lol."

Trader Joe's grocery haul

Others added in their personal faves: "Ode to the Classic Potato Chips are my favorite chips," said one commenter. "Umami crunchies, I’m not a 'I can eat the whole bag in one sitting' kinda person but when it comes to these.. I have to show restraint lol I also like the elote corn dippers," replied another. "I crave salty stuff," confessed one user. "Any and all of the fancy olives, peanut butter pretzel nuggets forever favorite, bamba snacks, restaurant style tortilla chips."

Sweet tooth snacks were also well represented: "The chocolate covered caramel squares (I don’t buy them anymore I binge on them), Hold the cone, mochi ice cream things, their seasonal soft chew candy, vanilla scones, seasonal joes ohs, cookie butter, chocolate pudding (think it’s discontinued) and so many more," listed a Redditor. "Their licorice trio pack with green apple, mango, and raspberry flavors," added another.

Trader Joe's Sweet Plantain Chips

Twitter Users Also Rave About Their Favorite Trader Joe's Snacks

Users on Twitter also got into the spirit, sharing their own personal snacking picks:

To the Sweet Plantain Chips call-out, one responder suggested, "Okay but try the Trader Joe's mandarin slices."

Another user boldly claimed that TJ's has the greatest snack food around:

And this tweet sums up how we feel right now after reading everyone's snacking suggestions:

Author:

Carrie McCabe is a Connecticut-based writer, podcaster, and filmmaker. When she's not covering the latest in celebrity and brand news for SheFinds, she spends her time co-hosting a true crime/paranormal/history podcast, writing novels and screenplays, and hanging out with her awesome husband and goofy dachshund, Poe. Her coverage of celeb news and the best in shopping can also be found at Yahoo and other online platforms.

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Freshly baked goods from Costco bakery display.
Woman holding her head, expressing stress.
Woman experiencing joint pain while sitting.
Aromatic coffee with sugar being added.
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Woman adding sugar to a steaming cup of coffee.
Tasty bagels with blueberries and butter on a wooden board.
Comparison of cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Brazilian dish featuring rice, beans, and chicken from above.
Close-up of watch as someone eats breakfast.
Display of deli meats, sandwiches, hot dogs, and sausages.
Cooked salmon served with rice, avocado, and greens.
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