Trader Joe's is considered by some as the "wild west" of grocery stores; And they have their own awards for the top items. See the winners for 2025.

Trader Joe’s customers have spoken. For the 16th year in a row, the grocer conducted their Customer Choice Awards to determine what products shoppers go absolutely crazy for. We’ve got everything from savory chips to dips and drinks to classic frozen meals – yuuumm.

On Monday, the beloved alt-grocery chain announced the 16th Annual Customer Choice Awards — 11 in all, with a new category for 2025, Best New Product.

Yes, even professional chefs shop at Trader Joe’s. We asked F&W Best New Chefs what they love to buy at the cult-favorite grocery store. Here are their nine favorite items.

Trader Joe's customers value quick breakfast foods that keep you filled for the day. For the second year in a row, hashbrown patties come in first place for breakfast foods in the Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards. Pop a patty in the air-fryer or toaster oven in the morning and top with bacon and a fried egg for a quick, hearty breakfast.

Trader Joe’s shoppers each have their favorite goodies sold exclusively by the grocery chain. Some foods have devoted fans, and some of those stand out as the most successful products in the chain’s history.