The Discontinued Trader Joe's Products We Miss Most

Not all good things come to an end, but did the Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Thins really have to?

By Betty Gold July 09, 2020

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No other grocery store has been able to create the cult-like fanbase that Trader Joe's has amassed. Its shoppers are known for driving to far-flung TJ's locations—and waiting in lines equally as long—to stock up on much-loved items like Cauliflower Gnocchi, Pickled Beets, Frozen Gyoza, Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, and even Apple Cider Drinking Vinegar (don't knock it until you've tried it).

And why not? Everyone's got their own can't-live-without Trader Joe's product. Occasionally, however, something devastating happens: TJ's stops selling something we've become addicted to. You drove all that way with sweaty palms and shaky hands—and it's gone.

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Here, we honor the items that have served us well. May they rest in peace.

Matcha Joe-Joe's

Oreos couldn't come close to these green tea-flavored sandwich cookies.

Carrot Spirals

Better get back on the zoodle train, because these little frozen carrot noodles are gone for good.

Joe's Dark Coffee Squares

Never underestimate the power of TJ's to make chocolate-anything impossibly addictive. These barely-sweet mocha squares had a powerful kick of 100 percent arabica coffee, so it felt OK to enjoy one or five at breakfast.

Organic Raw Blue Agave Sweetener

Trust us, our margaritas have suffered.

Sriracha Ranch Dressing

The only thing more cult-y than ranch dressing was Sriracha. Sigh.

Blue Cheese Mustard

Even non-mustard fans relished this salty-cheesy concoction. It was perfect on everything from sandwiches and salmon to roasted chicken and salad. Here's hoping it's just hibernating for the season.

Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake

This was discontinued several years ago, but TJ's brought it back in 2019. Sadly, it has since disappeared again. Fingers crossed it will be back in time for the holidays.

Salted Caramel Gelato

We're as confused as you are. This stuff was sweet, creamy, and perfect for pairing with their wafer cookies.

Banana Waffles

We've fallen for their traditional waffles, pumpkin waffles, gluten-free, Belgian waffles, and blueberry waffles. But none could replace their gluten-free banana waffles.

Tofu Edamame Nuggets

There was so much commotion when these vegan nuggets (made from soybeans, carrots, and tofu) disappeared that fans actually created a Change.org petition to bring them back. Sadly, they were unsuccessful.

Wasabi Mayonnaise

It almost made the Tofu Edamame Nugget farewell easier, since this was their ideal dipping sauce.

Organic Woodfired Sicilian Style Pizza

This frozen pie—topped with roasted red peppers, provolone, and mozzarella balls—was kid-friendly and took zero effort to cook.

Toasted Coconut Pancake Mix

First the banana waffles, now this?

Pita Crisps With Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds

The good news is that Trader Joe's now sells a similar product in cracker form, but they just aren't the same. We have high hopes that these will make a debut in the fall once again.

Honey Butter Potato Chips

Say what you want about the concept—these chips were outrageously delicious. They were the perfect sweet-salty-sour trifecta, almost as if kettle corn and sour cream and onion chips had a baby (but better).