I walk 2½ miles to shop at my nearest Trader Joe's. Here are the 13 items I absolutely swear by.

David SilbertMay 29, 2024, 11:17 IST

I regularly walk to Trader Joe's to pick up groceries. David Silbert

I live minutes from a local grocery store, yet often walk to Trader Joe's for its terrific treats.
Chocolate-covered espresso beans, ghost-pepper chips, and Joe-Joe's top my list of favorites.

With its dense neighborhoods and sprawling college campuses, Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an endlessly walkable city.

And I'm particularly spoiled. I live two minutes from a grocery chain and a 24-hour convenience store. If I need it, I can get it.

Still, I find myself walking to the Trader Joe's about 2½ miles away. The selection is that good, which isn't super surprising given the massive grocery store makes an estimated $16.5 billion in annual sales.

Here are 13 Trader Joe's items I simply can't pass up when I shop.

Editor's Note: Some items on this list have seasonal or limited availability.

Trader Joe's dark-chocolate-covered espresso beans are dangerously delicious.

Trader Joe's has great chocolate-covered espresso beans. David Silbert

Ghost-pepper potato chips provide a nice kick.

Trader Joe's ghost-pepper chips are delicious.David Silbert

The raisin-rosemary crisps are surprisingly light.

Enjoy them alone or with your preferred spread.David Silbert

The Unexpected-cheddar-cheese spread is unsurprisingly good.

Trader Joe's Unexpected cheddar is also good in dip form. David Silbert

Trader Joe's onion-confit swirls are small in size yet mighty in taste.

Trader Joe's onion-confit swirls can be found in the cracker section. David Silbert

Joe's ground coffee helps me start my day right.

I find Trader Joe's coffee to be quite reasonably priced. David Silbert

The sweetened and dried orange slices have a satisfying chew.

Trader Joe's dedicates entire shelves to dried fruit and nuts.David Silbert

I cook the premium salmon burgers when I want a light dinner.

The salmon burgers don't take long to thaw and grill. David Silbert

Trader Joe's tomato-and-burrata ravioloni are an absolute must.

The packaging is cute, too. David Silbert

Sometimes I pair my pasta dishes with Trader Joe's focaccia bread.

The focaccia can be used to create a restaurant-quality appetizer. David Silbert

Trader Joe's steamed lentils help me feel full.

Each half-cup serving is just 120 calories.David Silbert

Butternut-squash-mac-and-cheese bites are a fall favorite of mine.

Grab these bites while you can during the fall.David Silbert

There are different Joe-Joe's cookies to try every season.

Joe-Joe's cookies come in seasonal flavors. David Silbert

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