This story has been updated since originally published to include additional fall items.
Exploring Trader Joe’s is always an enjoyable adventure, whether you’re browsing their seasonal selections or discovering options suitable for every dietary preference, including vegetarian and gluten-free.
In light of this, we scoured social media to compile a list of the top seven new and returning items hitting the shelves this fall, all of which have garnered significant fan praise.
1. Walnut Gouda Cheese
Trader Joe's recently unveiled a new cheese, and fans on social media are praising its taste and texture. This new Gouda, according to fans, offers a smooth, creamy foundation that harmonizes beautifully with the crisp crunch of walnut pieces, delivering a delightful interplay of flavors and textures.
Beneath a recent IG post dedicated to the new item, one fan wrote: "Love it and it pairs AMAZINGLY with the fig bread!!!" Another added: "So good!" Someone else commented: "Delish! Samples were a great idea, I went home with a package."
2. Apple Cinnamon Buns
Trader Joe's latest sensation is a delightful Danish-style pastry that's selling out fast. Imported from Denmark, these pastries are filled with a delectable cinnamon-apple compote, skillfully twisted into elegant knots, and finished with a delicate streusel topping. Baked to a golden, fluffy perfection, they are quickly becoming a favorite among shoppers.
Under a new IG post made in honor of these buns, one user dubbed them to be "insanely amazing." Someone else added: "These are the BOMB!!!" as one other commented: "so good I loved them."
3. Coffee Panna Cotta
Trader Joe's has introduced a new Coffee Panna Cotta treat that customers are praising for its ideal blend of creaminess, richness, and perfectly balanced coffee flavor. The caramelized syrup at the bottom is described as adding the perfect hint of sweetness, completing this decadent dessert.
On Instagram, those who tried it can't stop gushing about it. "10/10 for me," one user wrote as another added: "This stuff slapped, I hope it’s a permanent add!" Someone else deemed it to be "worth a try."
4. Nuts About Elote Mix
Trader Joe's recently unveiled its latest hit, the Nuts About Elote mix, which is receiving rave reviews from customers. This mix promises a delightful combination of sweet, smoky, and savory flavors reminiscent of traditional elote. The blend features crispy, puffed corn kernels and roasted cashews, all coated in a cheesy, peppery seasoning that captures the essence of elote.
To enhance the texture, the mix also includes pepitas and pretzel sticks, adding an extra layer of satisfying crunch. Naturally on IG, fans are commending it. "I find it addicting," one wrote as another user who tried it added: "I kept eating it and it was actually really good! Definitely worth a try!"
5. Mini Brioche Bites
As you browse the frozen food section, you may come across Trader Joe's latest offering: Mini Brioche Bites stuffed with sweet apricot jam and rich brie.
A box of 16 bites is priced at $4.99. For preparation, bake them in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or use an air fryer for six to eight minutes.
Fans on Instagram have praised the item to be "absolutely delicious" and noted that if you "love melted Brie," they "definitely recommend" picking them up this fall!
6. Pink Lady Apple Chips
To craft this crispy snack, a supplier in Washington state picks apples at their prime, slices them thin, and then crisps them up using a vacuum-sealed chamber at a low temperature with very little oil. Trader Joe's notes that this gentle cooking process helps maintain and enhance the apples' taste.
To make them sweeter, these Pink Lady Apple Chips are sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Each bag is priced at $2.29. Fans on Instagram who tried them said they "highly recommended" them and noted that they were "delicious."
7. Chili Lime Flavored Pork Rinds
Trader Joe's has introduced another delectable snack that's winning praise from fans as "delicious." The new Chili Lime Flavored Fried Pork Rinds draw inspiration from TJ's own Chile Lime Seasoning Blend. Crafted from antibiotic-free pork skin, these rinds are dehydrated and then fried to achieve a crispy, crunchy, and wonderfully curly texture.
TJ's supplier enhances them with a blend of spices, including chile pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, along with a zesty mix of lemon and lime juices. The result is a snack that's simultaneously salty, tangy, spicy, and incredibly flavorful. As for fan reactions, one user who tried them wrote on IG: "delicious, lime forward good spice level." Someone else added: "Omgggg I love these!!! They are so good!!"
