The Discontinued Trader Joe’s Products We All Miss Most
Not all good things come to an end, but did the Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Thins really have to?
No other grocery store has been able to create the cult-like fanbase that Trader Joe’s has amassed. Its shoppers are known for willingly 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, 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. Sometimes, however, something devastating happens: TJ’s stops selling something we’ve found ourselves irrationally addicted to. You drove all that way, with sweaty palms and shaky hands—and it’s gone.
Here, we honor the items that have served us well. May they rest.
Related Items
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.
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 from store shelves 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 soy beans, 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.