The 16 Products Trader Joe's Customers Love The Most Gallery
The results of Trader Joe's ninth annual Customer Choice Awards are in, and although the line-up bears a striking resemblance to 2016's awards, some new products have made the cut. Frozen Mandarin Orange Chicken is back again as favorite, as are cult favorite Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels and much-adored Unexpected Cheddar.
We have included every food-related award on the list — including the runners-up, because sometimes you just need to see what your overall favorite was up against (justice for Cookie Butter!) Some of the products listed are seasonal favorites, so Trader Joe's issued a cautionary statement — "we cannot guarantee availability of seasonal favorites as well as some everyday items in your store" — to avoid anyone running to the store in search of this year's "favorite beverage" only to be heartbroken when they find it's out of stock. Without further ado, here are the 16 products Trader Joe's customers love the most.
Overall Favorite: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Runners-up:
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Unexpected Cheddar
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Cookie Butter
Favorite Cheese: Unexpected Cheddar
Runners-up:
Double Cream Brie
Cheddar Cheese With Caramelized Onions
Smoked Gouda
Pub Cheese
Favorite Bakery: Almond Kringle
Runners-up:
Sliced French Brioche
Chocolate Brooklyn Babka
Sliced Sourdough Bread
Organic Baguette
Favorite Candy: Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Runners-up:
Scandinavian Swimmers
Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds
English Toffee
Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans
Favorite Condiment: Organic Ketchup
Runners-up:
Green Dragon Hot Sauce
Sweet Chili Sauce
Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
Organic Sriracha & Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
Favorite Coffee: Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate
Runners-up:
French Roast
Wintry Blend
Pumpkin Spice
Organic Fair Trade Sumatra
Favorite Beverage: Spiced Cider
Runners-up:
Brewed Ginger Beer
Wine. All Of It.
Sparkling Mineral Water
Triple Ginger Brew
Favorite Frozen Dessert: Hold the Cone! Vanilla Ice Cream Cones
Runners-up:
New York Deli Style Cheesecake
Macaron Variés
Key Lime Pie
Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches
Favorite Frozen Entrée: Mandarin Orange Chicken
Runners-up:
Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese
Chicken Tikka Masala
Hatch Chile Mac 'n Cheese
Kung Pao Chicken
Favorite Frozen Appetizer: Spanakopita
Runners-up:
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Chicken Gyoza Potstickers
Vegetable Bird's Nests
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Favorite Pumpkin: Organic Canned Pumpkin
Runners-up:
Pumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix
Pumpkin Pancake Mix
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Favorite Produce: Bananas
Runners-up:
Avocados
Teeny Tiny Avocados
Riced Cauliflower
Brussels Sprouts
Favorite holiday: Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s
Runners-up:
Mini Dark Chocolate Mint Stars
Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe-Joe's
Jingle Jangle
Panettone
Favorite Meal on the Go: Black Bean & Jack Cheese Burrito
Runners-up:
Cubano Seasoned Wrap
Tofu Spring Rolls
Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese
Southwest Salad
Favorite Meat(less): Soy Chorizo
Runners-up:
Meatless Meatballs
Spatchcocked Lemon Rosemary Chicken
Carne Asada
Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon
Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter Pretzels
Runners-up:
Organic Corn Chip Dippers
Roasted Plantain Chips
Cornbread Crisps
World's Puffiest White Cheddar