These Are the Most Popular Trader Joe's Items of the Year, According to Customers

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Trader Joe's fans are so in love with the tangy frozen chicken that it claimed the top spot again for the third year in a row.

Runners Up:

Cauliflower Gnocchi

Everything But The Bagel Seasoning

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Unexpected Cheddar

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This category was a tough race. Customers told Trader Joe's they liked "all the frozen apps—too hard to choose just one!"

Runners Up:

Spanakopita

Pastry Bites with Feta & Caramelized Onions

Vegetable Bird's Nests

Parmesan Pastry Pups

Danish Kringle

The popular pastry is a seasonal holiday item at TJ's, so when customers get their hands on one, they cherish it. "Other pastries are traitorous imposters!" they said.

Runners Up:

Sliced French Brioche

Chocolate Brooklyn Babka

Sliced Sourdough Bread

Vegan Banana Bread

Sparkling Mineral Waters

These refreshing bottles of bubbly come in flavors like grapefruit, raspberry lime, green apple and berry.

Runners Up:

Triple Ginger Brew

Spiced Cider

Charles Shaw Wines

Brewed Ginger Beer

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Customers can't get enough of the store's spin on a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

Runners Up:

Scandinavian Swimmers

Sea Salt & Turbinado Sugar Dark Chocolate Almonds

Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

Unexpected Cheddar Cheese

"Unexpected Cheddar will go down in history!" shoppers said of this cheddar-parmesan mashup, which also took the top prize for favorite cheese last year.

Runners Up:

Coastal Syrah Toscano

French Brie

Cheddar with Caramelized Onions

Triple Crème Brie

Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

This fan-favorite spice mix brought joy to carb-lovers everywhere who wanted to incorporate the bagel flavor into everything they ate.

Runners Up:

Blue Cheese Mustard (seasonal)

Green Dragon Hot Sauce

Organic Ketchup

Sweet Chili Sauce

Hold The Cone! Mini Vanilla Ice Cream Cones

We're not sure if it's the nostalgia-factor at work, or just how cute they are, but these mini treats were a hit in 2018.

Runners Up:

Macaron Variés

Gone Bananas

Chocolate Lava Cakes

Key Lime Pie

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Oh, you thought a product could only win once? Nope. Manadrin Orange Chicken was so popular that it claimed two spots.

Runners Up:

Cauliflower Gnocchi

Chicken Tikka Masala

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Kung Pao Chicken

Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo

Trader Joe's has a full line of beauty products made with tea tree oil, including this shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

Runners Up:

Rose Water Facial Toner

Coconut Body Butter

Honey Mango Shave Cream

Organic Argan Oil

Black Bean & Jack Cheese Burrito

This Mexican staple was not only a hit with shoppers, but it's also a favorite among Trader Joe's workers.

Runners Up:

Rainbow Wrap

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tofu Spring Rolls

Mediterranean Style Orzo Pasta Salad

Carne Asada Autentica

"Carne Asada is a BBQ champ!" say customers.

Runners Up:

Lemon Rosemary Spatchcocked Chicken

Chicken Shawarma Thighs

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Turkey Meatballs

Teeny Tiny Avocados

These little guys are the perfect size so no slice of avocado goes uneaten before going bad.

Runners Up:

Bananas

Avocados

Shaved Brussels Sprouts

Honeycrisp Apples

Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels

Introducing another consecutive champ. The pretzel bites have beaten out the competition three years in a row.

Runners Up:

Roasted Plantain Chips

Organic Corn Chip Dippers

World's Puffiest White Cheddar

Bamba

Soy Chorizo

Try the meatless favorite in tacos, breakfast burritos or chili.

Runners Up:

Cauliflower Gnocchi

Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto

Vegan Tikka Masala

Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burgers

Candy Cane Joe-Joe's

A PEOPLE staffer bakes these holiday cookies inside chocolate chip cookie dough for an extra-special surprise.

Runners Up:

Chocolate Covered Candy Cane Joe-Joe's

Jingle Jangle

Mini Mint Stars

Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix