Trader Joe's has a cult-like following.
Unwavering loyalty to the brand is held by many shoppers simply because it can be difficult to find favored items elsewhere.
Trader Joe's releases an annual list of customers' favorite products based on polling customers.
These were some of the most popular products at Trader Joe's in 2014.
1. Speculoos Cookie Butter
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Cookie butter is a staple for Trader Joe's fanatics. It took the number one spot for favorite overall Trader Joe's product, beating out Mandarin Orange Chicken, Frozen Croissants – Almond & Chocolate, Triple Ginger Snaps and Unexpected Cheddar Cheese. Cookie butter is a product customers obsess over year after year, and it was on the list of top products of 2013 as well.
Price: $3.69
2. Sourdough bread
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The most popular Trader Joe's sliced bread went to Sourdough bread. The other nominees included Sprouted, Whole Wheat, Rye and Cinnamon bread. Trader Joe's stocks a wide assortment of different breads.
Price: $2.99 - $3.49
3. Charles Shaw Wines (Flickr/scarlatti2004)
Charles Shaw Wines took the top spot for favorite beverage of Trader Joe's customers. Other beverages included seasonal favorites Spiced Apple Cider, Honey Crisp Apple Cider, Low Calorie Lemonade and Triple Ginger Brew. The Charles Shaw Wines are favored by many customers for their affordability.
Price: $1.99
4. Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
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Unexpected Cheddar Cheese was customers' favorite Trader Joe's cheese. Other favorites included Creamy Toscano Cheese dusted with Cinnamon, Cranberry Chevre, Cheddar Cheese with Caramelized Onions and Smoked Gouda. Trader Joe's regularly features its different cheeses on its food blog.
Price: $3.99
5. Mandarin Orange Chicken
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The most popular frozen entree from Trader Joe's in 2014 was Mandarin Orange Chicken. This dish of battered chicken and mandarin sauce topped other favored frozen entrees, including Joe's Diner Mac 'n Cheese, Gyoza Potstickers, Chicken Tikka Masala and Tarte D'Alsace.
Price: $4,99
6. Organic Ketchup
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Customers' favorite condiment was Organic Ketchup. Other condiments favored by Trader Joe's customers last year were Whole Grain Dijon Mustard, Sweet Chili Sauce, Salsa Verde, and Wasabi Mayonnaise.
Price: $1.99
7. Organic Arugula
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Organic arugula was the top salad choice for Trader Joe's customers. The grocer offers a very wide selection of salads. and many shoppers also enjoyed the Baby Spinach Salad, Caesar Salad with Chicken Breast, Romaine Hearts and Broccoli Slaw & Kale Salad with White Chicken Meat.