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FAVORITE OVERALL
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
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FAVORITE APPETIZER
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
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FAVORITE BAKED GOOD
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
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FAVORITE BEVERAGE
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
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FAVORITE CANDY
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
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FAVORITE CHEESE
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
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FAVORITE CONDIMENT
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
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FAVORITE DESSERT
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
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FAVORITE ENTRÉE
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
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FAVORITE HOME, BATH, AND BEAUTY
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
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FAVORITE MEAL ON THE GO
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
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FAVORITE MEAT
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
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FAVORITE PRODUCE
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
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FAVORITE SNACK
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
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FAVORITE VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
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
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FAVORITE SEASONAL
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