28 Must-Buy Fall Groceries, According to Trader Joe’s Fans

Although you might be reading this from your beach chair, fall will be here before you know it. And there is one category of folks who couldn't be happier about that: Trader Joe's fans.

And who can blame them? When fall rolls around, TJ's goes big. The cult-favorite grocery store rolls out a cornucopia (and you'll see plenty of cornucopia drawings in the store) of autumn-themed goodies that fans look forward to all year. One of those fans took to the Trader Joe's Subreddit to share their excitement for fall, even though it's definitely still summer. More than 280 comments later, it was clear that there were plenty of other people who were similarly stoked. Read on for the 28 fall groceries TJ's fans can't wait to buy.

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"What are you looking forward to buying as soon as the fall/winter items hit?" asked u/0ApplesnBananaz0 in the Trader Joe's subreddit. They kicked off the conversation with their own personal list: "Apple cider donuts, maple donuts, the snack bar mix, Pound Plus with Pretzels and Toffee."

And Redditors responded in droves with their favorites. There were tons of pumpkin products, of course, but there's something on this list for every shopper. Take a look at this list and take some notes so you're ready when the fall drop happens.

Savory Pumpkin Groceries

There were plenty of pumpkin-filled snacks mentioned in the thread, as you can imagine. It's the reason for the season, after all! More than 90 Trader Joe's fans mentioned looking forward to pumpkin-flavored foods, which are always a welcome addition to the grocer's fall lineup. Let's start with savory, shall we?

"Pumpkin samosas!" one user wrote about the savory samosas, which come packed with pumpkin, paneer cheese, cream, and other tasty additions. "I’ve just got one box left in the freezer!"

"Love that I'm not the only one clutching my last box until I can verify they will be back," one commenter added.

"Pumpkin curry simmer sauce!" a second savory pumpkin fan added.

Sweet Pumpkin Stuff

In a surprise to absolutely nobody, sweet pumpkin products had a very strong showing.

"Those frozen pumpkin toffee cakes," an eager Redditor dished.

"That pumpkin cream cheese is absolutely amazing," another pumpkin enthusiast wrote," with several others echoing the same sentiment.

And don't forget breakfast.

"Pumpkin brioche for French toast," yet another pumpkin fan suggested.

"I'm in love with the pumpkin spice waffles," one pumpkin fan wrote.

"Pumpkin cinnamon rolls," another user added, referring to the ooey-gooey baked goodies tinged with perfect pumpkin flavor.

"Pumpkin Spiced Teeny Tiny Pretzels!" another pumpkin fan wrote about the spiced yogurt-covered snacks.

Another fan wasn't sure if they were more excited about dessert or something to spread on a bagel. "The Pumpkin Spice Hold the Cone. The pumpkin spice cream cheese," they said.

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Pumpkin might have had a lot of buzz, but this seasonal mac and cheese inspired 15 fans to broadcast their excitement about this cozy supper option. The fan favorite combines butternut squash with gouda, cheddar, and parmesan for a serious upgrade to the classic pasta dish.

"Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese," an eager shopper wrote. Another added that they'll be "stocking up on that FR," because the favorite is only available seasonally.

"Butternut squash mac and cheese. Addicting as hell," one Redditor agreed.

"Butternut squash mac and cheese. We ate over a hundred boxes last year," an apparent superfan added.

Condiments

Trader Joe's excels at sauces and seasonings, many of which landed on this list.

"Autumnal Harvest Pasta Sauce," one commenter suggested, which prompted others to join in.

"My favorite sauce ever! Especially with the little pumpkin-shaped pasta," one wrote.

"I could drink a cup of it," another agreed.

"I hope the hot pepper jelly makes its triumphant return," an eager jelly fan wished.

"Maple butter!!" a sweets-loving Redditor exclaimed, with several others echoing the sentiment.

"Pumpkin butter!" another added.

Beverages

If all of that shopping makes you thirsty, the commenters also had a solution for that.

"Harvest blend tea!" a TJ tea drinker added to the list.

"Oat egg nog!" a second Trader Joe's drink lover wrote.

"Winter Wassail," another TJ drink enthusiast shared. "I mix it with plain soda water and add ice. Makes a very refreshing drink. I have one jug left unopened right now so I might crack it soon."

"Pumpkin oatmilk," one pumpkin fan commented.

"The winter wake up tea is my favorite!! A perfect little afternoon pick me up."

Baking Staples

Fall is prime baking time and TJ's fans love snapping up seasonal baking goods to make tasty treats. Some folks voted for ingredients for scratch baking, while others leaned into shortcut mixes.

"Salted caramel baking chips," one TJ's shopper wrote.

"I love the vanilla bean paste for baking," another shared. "It really gives things some oomph. I always stock up in the fall."

"Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix!!" one commenter added. "Always make my own but these were SO good!!"

"Pumpkin pancake and waffle mix," another eager Redditor commented.

"Pumpkin bread mix," added another pumpkin fanatic.

Dips

Sweater weather is also prime snacking weather, which is maybe why a handful of dips made the cut.

"Blue cheese roasted pecan dip," a dip fan suggested, with a second person co-signing.

"Gorgonzola dip," another added.

"Truffle dip!" another TJ's dip enthusiast wrote.