The 10 Best Products at Trader Joe’s in 2025

Trader Joe’s just announced its 16th Annual Customer Choice Awards winners, and favorites old and new are receiving a much deserved spotlight. From crunchy snacks and savory freezer finds to desserts and fragrant body butter, here’s what you should be adding to your TJ’s shopping cart in 2025. Plus, we rounded up our editors’ takes on these products and more that you should try below.

The 10 Best Trader Joe’s Products in 2025

Best Overall & Best Snack: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

For the fourth year in a row, the Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips reign champion as customers’ favorite Trader Joe’s product. Our editors (and their children) can get behind this one.

“The Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips are my favorite Trader Joe’s item of all time,” our newsletter editor Taylor Boeser says. “I don’t always shop at Trader Joe’s, but I usually snag two bags when I go! Tip: if you haven’t tried it, they are somehow even better dipped in sour cream.”

They also get the kid stamp of approval: “According to my 12 year old daughter, they are superior to Takis,” our associate editorial director Carolyn Malcoun shares. “I’m not sure if I agree but, man, are they good.”

And because the rolled chips are now a five-time winner in the snack category, these Takis dupes are being retired to the Trader Joe’s Hall of Fame. That means next year, a new overall winning product will be crowned.

Best New Product: Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips

Beating out French Onion Popcorn and Garlic Gondolas—which I recently tried and loved, by the way—the Cashel Blue Cheese Irish Potato Chips were the fan-favorite new product of the year. 

These limited-edition chips will be back in stores next holiday season, but coming to stores soon from the same supplier is a baked potato-inspired chip with notes of garlic and butter.

“It’s like a roasted garlic flavor, so it’s a little bit sweet,” Inside Trader Joe’s podcast host Matt Sloan shares about the upcoming flavor. “The sweetness is also rounded out by that lactic dairy butter sweetness.” The EatingWell editors are certified garlic girls, so we will be keeping our eyes peeled for this upcoming snack.

Best Beverage: Spiced Cider

Transport us back to fall, please. Spiced Cider is the apple of many customers’ eyes when it comes to the beverage options at the store. But honestly, any apple cider at Trader Joe’s promises a gorgeous sip.

“I very slightly prefer the 100% Honeycrisp Apple Cider, but I always buy tons of TJ’s apple cider—spiced and not—every fall,” says news editor Leah Goggins. “It’s my favorite cold weather treat and their prices are so hard to beat. Plus, I always feel like their shelf-stable cider can taste even fresher than the stuff you get from the coolers at the grocery store.”

We know it’s winter, so if you’re looking to enjoy a cozier drink, our Hot Cider recipe will warm you up. You can even hold the booze to make it an anytime treat!

Best Cheese: Goat Cheese

When it comes to cheese, Goat Cheese will never let you down. And there’s so many ways to spruce it up in your meals and snacks.

“Goat cheese has been a recent favorite of mine—it’s so yummy on sandwiches and salads, but my personal favorite way to eat it is with bell peppers as a mid-day snack!” Boeser shares. We agree that it’d be a great cheese swap for these Cheese-Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers.

Best Produce: Teeny Tiny Avocados

When you think of Trader Joe’s produce, their beloved bananas or their Kumato Brown Tomatoes might come to mind. But the Teeny Tiny Avocados are a fan-favorite that you may have overlooked.

Avocados are incredibly healthy, as they’re loaded with heart-healthy fats and gut-healthy fiber. Spread them on toast, enjoy them in guacamole or add it to your smoothie for a satisfying drink. 

Best Appetizer: Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Trader Joe’s makes appetizers easy with their array of pre-made options. According to customers, the Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip is not one to miss. It’s not only the perfect dip, but it is also super easy to prepare.

“You can heat it in the oven, and it comes out wonderfully, but you can also heat it in the microwave,” Inside Trader Joe’s podcast host Tara Miller notes. “It doesn’t get that brown sort of caramelized top when you put it in the microwave, but it really does taste good.”

Use it as a dip for veggies or your favorite chips, or spread it on grilled cheese for an elevated meal.

Best Breakfast & Brunch Product: Hashbrowns

The humble Hashbrowns are so simple and customizable; they are a great base or side to any savory breakfast or brunch. So we can see why it’s a fan-favorite choice, and it’s just as loved by our editors.

“Those hash-brown patties got me through college, and I still have a soft spot for them,” Goggins shares. And our news, trending and updates editor Abby Abesamis Demarest agrees: “I’m a sucker for a hash brown, and the ones at TJ’s are an easy way to enjoy them at home!”

Demarest suggests pairing one with an over-easy egg and the Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, while Goggins loves using them for our Hash-Brown Breakfast Toast with Egg & Salsa recipe.

Best Lunch & Dinner Product: Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

If you think the Mandarin Orange Chicken should be the winner here, you’re not alone, but it has already been retired to the Hall of Fame. So meet customers’ likely second-favorite chicken product: Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice. With 24 grams of protein, this dinner is sure to keep you satisfied while you enjoy each beautifully buttery bite.

If you want to recreate it at home, try our Slow-Cooker Butter Chicken on top of a bed of rice. It’s lower in sodium than the frozen meal and is mostly hands-off until you’re ready to eat.

Best Bath, Body & Home Product: Brazil Nut Body Butter

If you typically skip over the home and body section at Trader Joe’s, consider perusing the aisle during your next visit to find the beloved Brazil Nut Body Butter. If you love smooth skin, you’ll love this product made with ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil. Because of those nourishing ingredients, it smells amazing. Give it a try, and buy a candle or two alongside their scented spray hand sanitizer while you’re there.

Best Sweet Treat: Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches

The Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches are everything you want in a cookie ice cream sandwich: soft cookies, classic vanilla ice cream, extra chocolate chips on the side and the taste of summer on the beach. 

“I’m a big fan of sweet treats, and the ice cream sandwiches are no exception,” Boeser says. “I’ve been trying to be more intentional about my added sugar intake, but these are worth it.”

At EatingWell, we believe that any food or drink can be included in a healthy eating pattern when done in moderation. And the Trader Joe’s ice cream section should not be missed, according to registered dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD.

“Trader Joe’s coffee ice cream can’t be beat,” Lachtrupp raves. “Its coffee flavor is rich and it’s so creamy. Their Brownie Crisp Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches—made with my favorite coffee ice cream—are also worth taking home.”