Trust us, these are the products you should stash your money on.

We love to stock up on everything from theirGorgonzola gnocchito theirpepita salsa.

The grocery store can do almost no wrong when it comes tosnacks, quickweeknight conveniences, and beyond.

Trader Joe’s Store Front

Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Ciara Kehoe

However, no one is perfect and thus, our beloved TJs isnt quite either.

Packaged Sushi and Prepared Salads, Wraps, and Sandwiches

Simply Recipes / Hannah Dela Cruz

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Most Breads

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trader joe’s burrito wrap

Trader Joe’s

House-Label Beer

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Ice Cream

Though Trader Joes does have some pretty unique ice cream treats like theirHold the Cone!

mini cones, Laurel isnt inspired by the cartons.

Sourdough Sandwich Loaf with Slices Cut on a Cutting Board, Surrounded by Sandwich Ingredients (a Small Plate with Cheese, a Platter with Lettuce, a Small Plate with a Slice of Bread Topped with Turkey Slices and Tomato Slice, a Small Bowl with a Sandwich Sauce, and a Sliced Tomato)

Simply Recipes / Hannah Dela Cruz

TJ’s simply cannot compete with a traditional supermarket when it comes to ice cream.

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

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Especially whenhomemadeis so easy.

Add turkey meatballs to tomato sauce

Elise Bauer

beer in a glass

Andy Christensen

Two scoops of homemade ice cream recipe in a bowl.

Ciara Kehoe

Fresh Parmesan Grated Onto a Serving of Antipasto Salad on a Plate Using a Microplane, and in the Surroundings, Another Serving on a Plate, a Bowl With the Rest of the Salad, and a Jar With More Dressing

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Veggies for the best homemade vegetable stock

Elise Bauer