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From Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups to Green Goddess Seasoning Blend.

There's the shopping list you make before you go to Trader Joe's—you know, the stuff your pantry actually needs, like bananas, eggs, bread, and so forth. And then there are the must-grabs that call to you from the aisles, that catch your eye and draw you toward them. The cult-favorites you can't resist. The things you buy because you can't not buy them.

You'll probably find them among the 50 items detailed here, which include the most popular and well-loved items Trader Joe's has to offer. There are seasonal faves (buy them in bulk, they may disappear soon!) and some newer products that are already enjoying major fandom. Think dark chocolate peanut butter cups (stash these in your freezer for an on-the-go treat), ready-made Mandarin chicken (which shopper's named their favorite Trader Joe's product in 2021), and Everything but the Bagel seasoning (the Trader Joe's staple that makes everything smell like an NYC bagel shop).

For this list of the best Trader Joe's items to buy, we asked our Delish team of editors for their favorite products and scoured the internet for the items everyone is raving about. Despite the long check-out lines and crazy parking lots, here are the products people keep coming back for.

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Peanut butter and chocolate are a dynamic duo that withstand the test of time, but when it's dark chocolate—boy, does this combo taste even better. Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups are such a fan-favorite item that they won the Sweet Treat title in the 2021 Annual Customer Choice Awards released by Trader Joe's.

People have been going crazy for this colorful spaghetti, and we can see why. It tastes just like regular pasta, but makes an easy dinner so much more fun. "What’s better than spaghetti is spaghetti that comes in three different shades, thanks to organic spinach and tomato powders?" Alex Baltazar of Trader Joe's Fan wrote.

Those who incorporate apple cider vinegar into their diets already absolutely swear by it, and with flavors like ginger lemon and lemon strawberry, you'll want to hop on the bandwagon. "If you like kombucha or a sour taste, you will probably enjoy both drinks." Mantou Joe, a Trader Joe's review site, said.

This seasoning had me at "everything but." If it's even half as good as TJ's Everything But The Bagel Seasoning, it's sure to become a pantry staple–especially around Thanksgiving. The mix has dehydrated onion, sea salt, turmeric powder, rosemary, thyme, sage, and more. Add it to your leftovers to make your meal even better the second time around. "It's like Thanksgiving in a jar," this reviewer wrote.

"I literally run to the salad section to make sure that they have this," this TikTok creator said. "It's the vinaigrette. It's only in the salad kit. Y'all, this with a piece of salmon on the side, bussin'!"

TJ's has its seasoning blends down. And turning its super popular green goddess dressing into something you can shake onto everything? Genius. "I am hooked on this seasoning for avocado toast," a reviewer wrote. "The lemon flavor gives it such a good kick. I accidentally used this when I couldn’t find my everything seasoning, and it’s so good I may never go back."

"Year in, year out, Trader Joe’s Unexpected Cheddar is one of their best selling products," the blog Trader Joe's Rants writes. "It’s a knock-it-out-of-the-ballpark item. If you put this out on a cheese plate for company you are almost guaranteed to get, 'Wow, this cheese is amazing. Where did you get it?'"

Trader Joe's is our go-to for easy weeknight dinners. This spiced sauce can top rice or chicken, or be enjoyed alongside soups or hamburgers. It's the condiment of your dreams. "For $2.69, it's a really solid and tasty item as long as you enjoy the spices of Indian food," Brenda Sickles of Become Betty wrote. "This condiment is a truly blank canvas that will allow you to get creative with something that seems a bit plain."

We're pretty much always looking for a new low-carb dip (and new, interesting ways to use cauliflower!) and this Creamy Cauliflower Jalapeño Dip is a spicy, creamy, dreamy addition to our fridges.

If you're looking for a low-carb swap for taco night that does not have the word "cauliflower" in it, these jicama wraps are the perfect solution. They're thinly sliced, crunchy, and delicious enough that you'll barely miss the carb of a tortilla. Plus, they are a keto lover's best friend.

No need to order takeout with these pork and ginger soup dumplings from Trader Joe's around. They can be found in the frozen section and when heated up, are filled with a warm, savory broth along with a meat filling. "Get these from Trader Joe's right now!" this Tiktoker raved.

Trader Joe's is at it again with its gnocchi made of, well, anything! Those who have picked up the kale gnocchi suggest pairing it with a creamy sauce and cheese. After all, you already have the veggies covered! "Honestly, with the right sauce, these are literally incredible," Sandy Jennifer said on Tiktok.

"The peanuts are large, blanched, then fried and generously salted," June Xie, senior food producer, said. "Resulting in a super satisfying crunch that you’ll never find in a can of generic roasted peanuts."

If you struggle to get your veggies in, look no further than this Green Goddess Dip, a spin on the popular green goddess dressing. "The sour cream adds a little body and zip, and the mayo definitely helps thicken stuff up a bit," the blog What's Good at Trader Joe's wrote. "Other than that, the dips has all the hallmarks: citrusy, garlicky, acidic, a touch spicy but in a flavorful, not heated kinda way.

Sure, you've tried cauliflower gnocchi, but this chocolate dessert gnocchi is next level. The pillowy chocolate pasta has a molten chocolate core and screams "Pasta is totally dessert now, y'all!" Get on board. Some folks on the internet recommend air frying them, as this TikToker did, calling them "strange but amazing."

If you are a cold brew lover, you have to try the concentrate from TJ's. "I love this stuff!" this reviewer wrote. "A little goes away as it is concentrated, and it is strong. I'm addicted to this stuff. Easy to use and much cheaper than buying cold brew all the time."

A mini dessert? We love it! "The Trader Joe’s Chocolate Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones are as delicious as they are fun to eat," the blog Freezer Meal Frenzy wrote. "They’re loaded with chocolatey flavor and packed into small-sized cones that are delightful to eat. If you’re on the fence about picking up a batch of these, we definitely think you should go for it!"

We love TJ's for their pre-made meals, but this carne asada, all ready to go on the grill, will make you feel like you put in the work without taking up too much of your time. "I’ve eaten a lot of carne asada in my day, and not all of it has been good, but TJ’s was definitely one of my top fives," Brandi of Hip2keto wrote. "And when I can get it even cheaper than buying the ingredients separately, you’d best believe this forgetful meal planner is keeping it on hand in case of dinner emergencies!"

Tiramisu is undoubtedly delicious, but whipping one up isn't exactly quick. The time you spend on could be time with your guests at your next ~fancy dinner party~! Instead, try picking one of these up at Trader Joe's. Stick it in the fridge while you cook, and it'll be perfect by dessert.

Trader Joe's ICONIC Pumpkin Butter may only be around during the fall, but when we do have it, we couldn't be more excited to spread it on E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. The 10-ounce jars are also only $2.29, so we always make sure to stock up to last us the entire year. "To be honest, there’s a good chance you’ll probably end up eating this out of the jar, standing over your counter with a spoon in hand," the blog Trader Joe's grocery reviews wrote.

"As a Mexican, I have to put salsa in everything that I eat and buying it is so much more convenient than making it," Sarah Ceniceros, senior designer, said. "It’s super convenient to make chilaquiles with, you just bathe all the chips in it, add chicken and it’s all set."

After leaving stores for a short time due to a supplier issue, Trader Joe's finally reintroduced its famous Mac and Cheese Bites. They're stuffed with seven types of cheese. SEVEN. Count 'em with us: cheddar, havarti, Swiss, gouda, cream cheese, Monterey Jack, and pecorino Romano. "They come in a small package and are something fun to always have on hand," Tanya of The Top Meal wrote. "Plus they are relatively inexpensive. These bites are a cheese-lovers dream appetizer or snack."

Trader Joe's launched these seasonal ravioli—stuffed with sweet corn, burrata, and basil—summers ago, but they remain a shopper favorite. The pasta's biggest fans recommend keeping the sauce simple: just some butter and fresh-cracked pepper. "There are little corn kernels in there that add a little hint of sweetness, which I loved," this Redditor wrote. "Usually the ravioli at TJ’s are pretty flat and empty, but these were appropriately stuffed. I just added red pepper flakes to this with no sauce and loved it!

Anyone who's tried to make this healthy Ayurvedic drink at home knows how time-intensive it can be. Thank goodness TJ's has already done the hard work for us! At a $2.69 price point, we couldn't be more grateful. "Sweetened with honey, it is best enjoyed hot. It uses actual ginger juice instead of ground, so the flavor is fresher and more pronounced," Michelle Jenkins of The Daily Waffle wrote.

Trader Joe's finally did with their prolific Everything but the Bagel seasoning what fans have been doing for years: Added it to prepackaged, presliced smoked salmon. "The seasonings add a nice top note to the mild farm raised salmon which has a nice buttery texture," the blog Trader Joe's Rants wrote. "So delicious and totally satisfying."

When we first spotted these, we knew we had to try them. What could be better than soft pillows STUFFED with cheese?! "It’s less like a pasta dish and more like a healthier, more substantial take on pizza rolls," the blog Freezer Meal Frenzy wrote. "The dough-like texture makes this feel different from ravioli or other types of stuffed pasta; it’s almost like a gourmet restaurant decided to serve pizza pockets to its guests."

This favorite among the gluten-free community is a perfect "mild flavored crust that Trader Joe’s has so kindly made for us," Ashley Spence of CookItHealthier wrote. "[It] is the perfect foundation in which to build your pizza upon because it doesn’t have any 'built in' strong flavors."

If you haven't hoarded half a dozen boxes of these over the holiday season, you haven't lived. "Excellent cookies," this reviewer wrote. "A hit with a lot of adults at Christmas!"

There's pretty much nothing this salsa doesn't go with: chips, burgers, hot dogs, fish, salad ... need we continue? "I like tossing shrimp or ceviche in this salsa since the sweetness and the corn provide a really nice counter balance to seafood," Trader Joe's Grocery Reviews wrote. "This stuff is definitely addictive, so if you think you’ll just dip a few chips in this and put it back in the refrigerator, you would be wrong. "

"[I] love the Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower!" Mackenzie Filson, assistant digital food producer, said. "[I] have even tossed it with Buffalo sauce when needing a change up."

Shop before noon if you want even half a chance of finding these in stock. And don't follow the cooking directions on the back of the bag: Just toss them right into a pan with olive oil or butter.

Looks fancy, tastes delicious, packs nutrients. Done. "These can be a breakfast food, a lunchtime staple, or a very speedy, seedy snack," Kristine Duncan of Veg Girl RD wrote. "They take no preparation, and you can enjoy them whole, broken into bite-sized pieces, or quickly crumbled as a crispy topping for soup or salad."

TJ's regulars went BONKERS for this when it came out, and now it's a staple in most shoppers' spice cabinets. "I cannot live without Everything but the Bagel seasoning," Sarah Ceniceros, senior designer, said. "I put it on my avocado toast every morning and buy it in bulk."

Honestly, have you ever made it through the snack aisle without picking these up? "The pretzels are the best I have ever eaten," this reviewer wrote. "Almost melt in your mouth!"

"The chicken is phenomenal," Freezer Meal Frenzy wrote. "Because of the pan-cooked method, it ends up just a little bit crispy on the outside, which is absolutely perfect for an Asian chicken dish. And the sauce complements the chicken very well."

"I always have a bag or two of this on hand for those lazy nights when I don’t feel like cooking," this reviewer wrote. "Great over steamed rice or with a bowl of ramen."

"These crispy crunchy mochi rice nuggets were something I was obsessed with for a while," Philip Swift, senior post-production supervisor, said. "I would buy half a dozen bags at a time and plow through them in two days. So addictive and wonderful in a way I would never have believed."

This is the frozen aisle favorite at Delish—don't you agree? "[I] would eat every day if socially acceptable," Lindsey Ramsey, director of content operations, said. "Perfect portion size, cheap, and consistently delicious."

There are a lot of ways to eat this cookie butter, but this recommendation from the Fearless Flyer is best: "Keep it really simple and just use it as a dip for a spoon.""It tastes great!" Club Trader Joe's wrote. "It has hints of the spices added, cinnamon and nutmeg."

Guess what? These are the best-selling frozen treat OF ALL TIME at Trader Joe's. "They are definitely really addictive, and because the bag is only 8 ounces, I can easily eat the entire bag in 10 minutes!" the blog Trader Joe's Grocery Reviews wrote. "Maybe not the best way to do it, but you should definitely keep a box of these in your freezer for when you feel like a bit of an indulgence."

Oreos ... but from Trader Joe's ... so they're better. "These cookies are so damn good. My whole family loves them," this reviewer wrote. "They are rich so I can only easy 1-2 which is a good thing and they always curb my sugar craving."

For the people in the back: THESE SNACKS HAVE 33 PERCENT LESS FAT THAN REGULAR CHEESE-FLAVORED CORN SNACKS. "It doesn’t have that artificial spike in flavor that Cheetos do and is a lot gentler in its junk food vibe," June Xie, senior food producer, said. "It’s less salty, the cheesiness is milkier tasting, and its crunch is less explosive."

These lentils epitomize what everyone loves most about Trader Joe's: they're cheap and ready to eat. "These are great lentils!" this reviewer wrote. "They’re ready to use, so very convenient. We use them for lentil loaf, as a mix for rice or steel-cut oats, also easy to add to soups/dishes."

The tub says "vegan," but this isn't just a fan-fave amongst veg-heads. Even meat eaters can't get enough. "A little goes a long way with this pesto," this reviewer said. "It’s delicious. I’ve used it on pizza dough, in a pasta sauce, mixed with a vegan Alfredo sauce, on bread, etc. Nothing is lacking from this pesto. Packed with flavor, fullness, freshness, and salty deliciousness."

Dairy-free TJ's shoppers love this because it melts like actual mozz. "This is a wonderful cheese alternative," a reviewer wrote. "Melts extremely [well] and flavor is very tasty. I’d probably put this in my top 3 favorite vegan cheeses, I used this for a green chili enchilada, and they came out great!"

The best part about this undressed slaw is that you can doctor it any which way you please. "This Trader Joe’s broccoli slaw is a good way to get a little crunch in your salad," Trader Joe's Grocery Reviews wrote. "I like having something rich and savory with this since it tends to absorb flavors and is definitely a very neutral tasting salad."

Don't feel like cutting open a whole wheel of cheese? "Get yourself a slice of some crusty bread, tear a Brie up, and put that mutha in the toaster oven," this Redditor recommended. "Melty deliciousness."

These are $1 a can, and honestly we can't think of anything better. "Now, this isn't going to win any medals at a wine competition, but this sure as heck is cheaper than a pack of wine coolers," Brenda Sickles of Become Betty wrote. "For $4.99 (price may vary depending on where you get these) for four cans it's a good deal considering that these four cans add up to almost a bottle of wine."

There's something about these—maybe it's the super-fun shape—that encourages kids and adults alike to eat (and love) their veggies. With these butternut squash goodies, you're just one air-fryer recipe away from a perfect side dish for dinner.

Imagine if Nutter Butters and Pirate's Booty had a baby. This would be it—and people are OBSESSED. "These Trader Joe’s Bamba peanut snacks are crunchy, oily, and have an amazing taste of peanut butter and salt," Trader Joe's Grocery Reviews wrote.