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Whats y'all favorites and least favorites from Trader Joe's? Let me know because I just had some nasty ass Pulled Chicken from them that I regret buying.

YAY
-Coconut water
-Sweet corn on the cob
-Sparkling water
-Cheese puffs
-Vanilla greek yogurt and greek fro-yo
-Movie theater popcorn
-Their produce is usually always good, but that sweet corn is errthang
-Meat is always good just cost more than the regular grocery store
-Dark chocolate
-Garlic fries

NAY
-Nasty ass pre cooked pulled chicken
-Stir fry, I had some indian one I think..that thang was so nasty
-Potstickers, they was nasty and stank
-Pre cooked chicken breast for use as salad toppers
-Their artisan bread is ALWAYS stale as hell
-30 min brown rice

That's all I can think of now. I'll add more if I think of something. Let me know some of y'all favs so I can add it to my next shopping list.
 

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Guiltless or guilt-free mac & cheese
mango fruit bars
olive oil popcorn
prices
 

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Peanut butter cups
White cheddar popcorn
Fruit frenzy bars
Meatless chicken strips
Raw pecans
Seafood blend
Frozen brown rice
Pure protein Protein drinks
Fat free balsamic vinegar
Sliced watermelon
Feta
Salsa (both hot & mild)
Guiltless brownies
Soy ice cream
Pesto/tomato frozen pizza
Greek yogurt
 

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- Sunflower Oil
- Coconut Oil
- all produce
- flowers, lol
- most skincare items, imo
- mango gelatin cups (vegetarian/vegan gelatin)
- cookie butter


That's to start, anyway.
 

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Yay
Vanilla Wafers
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Jalapeno Hummus
Herb & Spice Popcorn
Parmesan Pita Chips
Ice Cream Bon Bons

Nay
Veggie Chips
Mocha Yogurt
Curry Chicken Salad
 

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YAY
chicken tikka masala with rice the frozen ones... so good, i love to add more rice to the mix
wasabi mayo
vodka pasta sauce ( i like to mix it with their alfredo sauce)
dark chocolate pretzels!
 

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Yea:

speculoo's cookie butter
honey wheat pretzels
seaweed snacks
coconut cashews
deli meat and cheese
pre-packaged salads

Nay:
Guilt free popcorn....so flavorless and dry
sushi...maybe i got a bad batch but the rice was overcooked and sticky
 

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My favorites are the frozen sweet corn, frozen cod, green tea mochi ice cream, the jar of coconut oil, smoked Gouda cheese, wheat sourdough bread, white cheddar popcorn, movie theater popcorn, & olive oil popcorn. I just really LUV popcorn lol


I didn't like the flour-less bread I bought from there. But I should've known it wasn't gonna be good bcuz it's "flourless"
 

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Yay
Frozen jasmine rice
frozen mac and cheese
kouignis amann
reduced guilt filet of sole
mini chicken tamalitos
spinach paneer
kefir
10 pack instant coffee
cold brew coffee
pretzel buns
sunflower oil
frozen roasted corn

nay
fresh tamale
petit desert
 

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Guiltless or guilt-free mac & cheese
mango fruit bars
olive oil popcorn
prices

I pick this up every time & put it back. I'll try it next time, thanks.

Peanut butter cups
White cheddar popcorn
Fruit frenzy bars
Meatless chicken strips
Raw pecans
Seafood blend
Frozen brown rice
Pure protein Protein drinks
Fat free balsamic vinegar
Sliced watermelon
Feta
Salsa (both hot & mild)
Guiltless brownies
Soy ice cream
Pesto/tomato frozen pizza
Greek yogurt

The ones in a box or a bag? I just googled them & there are two versions.
 

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All Yay
All their packaged greens especially Kale
Frozen Fruits (like mango and berries) are SUPERB for Smoothies
Frozen Brown and Jasmine Rice
Dried fruit and nut mixes
Belgian Chocolate Pudding
Pomegranate and Blueberry Sorbet
Sour cream and Chive Popcorn
Apple smoked bacon
Shrimp Gyoza (& the accompanying sauce)
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Crumbled Blue Cheese
Feta Cheese
Lavender Salt Scrub
*Their fresh flowers are cheap as hell. I buy a bunch and create amazing arrangements.
 

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I love their frozen white corn
American "kobe" beef burger patties ( frozen )
Truffle oil flatbread pizza
Battered halibut
Frozen croissant dough ( regular, the almond is alright )
I actually like their potstickers if fried and dipped in yuzu w/soy


Don't like their pre-seasoned lamb chops -- very mealy.

That's all I can remember!
 

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So happy, they opened a trader Joe's closer to my house and all the men are fione!

I love their pizza dough and their moscato.
 

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Nay to those bµllsh!t ass long lines can't where I can't reach for anything with these non moving assholes who think they're doing me a favor when I say "excuse me" so I can grab a bag of baby spinach.

Nay to these old folks that skip the line simply because they're old. I've yet to see an elderly black person skip the line.

nay to those who abandon their shopping carts while waiting to checkout with their purse it so they can continue their shopping and expect me to push their cart for them while they're gone.

Yay
Baby spinach
Dr bronners soap
Tiny chocolate chip cookies in the plastic tub
 

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I don't think I have ever bought anything bad from Trader Joes.
I love:
salt & vinegar chips
seaweed snacks
feta cheese
kalamata olives
grape tomatoes
red wine vinegar
pasta

I want to try their salads. Next time I go, I am going to get a salad.
 

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I pick this up every time & put it back. I'll try it next time, thanks.



The ones in a box or a bag? I just googled them & there are two versions.

The bag! They are AMAZING. (Crispy tenders)
 

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Yay:


Korean bbq ribs
Frozen fruit packages - great for smoothies and such
Packaged greens especially the kale
I find their bananas to be a great deal as well. 19 cents for each one.
Kettle popcorn - crack in your mouth
Frozen Belgian waffles
Jar of coconut oil
Frozen French green beans
Frozen maple oatmeal
Their pastas are good value and cheap
I like their lentils as well. Good value and cheap
Pear sauce
Jar of tomato sauce
Unsweetened coconut milk
Pineapple juice
 

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I only go for this and some milk
 

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Yay(s):
Sardinian crackers
Party meatballs w/ Trader Joes BBQ sauce
Produce
French macarons
Meats
French vanilla coffee
Frozen hashbrowns
Chili lime chicken burgers
Brie cheese
Shaved Brussels sprouts

I love Trader Joes :love:
 

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I like Trader Joe's because that is where I get my dairy free cream cheese. I wanna go and see if they have fake sour cream.
 

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I've only been there once. I will be going there frequently. So far the only nay I have: the place wreaks of flatulence.
 

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Peanut Butter Cups
chocolate bar with caramel on the inside

chocolate bar (I can't recall the name but it's either in a big solid pink or blue paper)

guilt free Mac

Chicken Shumai

Chicken burrito

Lowfat yogurt (.99 and healthier than Chobani)

Blueberry or Chocolate chip scones

crumpets

Bacon Cheddar cheese

Shrimp nuggets

LOVE TJ's!
 

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The only Nay I can think of is there isn't a Trader Joe's around me so I can experience how great it is. :sad:
 

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Yay-

Cheese crepes
Belgian chocolate pudding
Cookie butter spread
Chocolate chip ice cream sandwiches
 

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Yay
Vanilla Wafers
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Jalapeno Hummus
Herb & Spice Popcorn
Parmesan Pita Chips
Ice Cream Bon Bons

Nay
Veggie Chips
Mocha Yogurt
Curry Chicken Salad

That's funny you dislike the curry chicken salad. lol I actually really like it, except them big ole raisins. I've purchased it like 3 or 4 times already.

You're right on the mocha yogurt though. That mess tasted sour!
 

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I had to come back and add their Zesty Nacho Kale Chips to my list of NAYS y'all. They are bad. But I will add their Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Flatbread to the list of YAYS!
 

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Another YAY is their chile lime burgers, and their three cheese pizza, turkey burgers not bad either.
 

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Vanilla Cherry Soy Ice Cream
Falafel Wrap (prepared food section)
Peanut Noodle Salad (Prepared food section)
Olive Oil Popcorn
Curry Masala Patties (Frozen Food Section)
Barito's (Frozen Food)
Vegetable Egg Rolls (Frozen Food Section) + more


All good.
 

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Hi, I'm new here (been lurking for a hot minute) - had to respond because I live in Trader Joe's.

YAYS -
Greek/regular/European Style Yogurt
Cheese in general
Dried fruits (esp. regular and spicy mango)
Trail Mix
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Those 100 calorie cookie thingamabobs
Chocolate covered dried ginger
Most of the chocolate candies, period
Tortilla chips
Movie popcorn
Turkey andouille sausage (tastes like the real thing almost)
Organic eggs
Lowfat bacon


NAY
Didn't like the frozen macaroni and cheese
Had some sort of pesto chicken wrap - it tasted weird
Got some saffron, it tasted like lint pulled out of a sweaty man's ass. I'll shell out money for the real thing next time. That was my only real disappointment. The other 2 were just not my taste.
 

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