Trader Joe’s has a chip on its shoulder—in the best way. Whether you’re team crunchy, salty, spicy, or weirdly addictive (looking at you, Patio Potato Chips), this aisle is a wild ride of snackable gold. We taste-tested our way through the bags so you can grab the good stuff without the buyer’s remorse.
These are a new favorite TJ's chip of mine. The hickory bbq seasoning is EVERYTHING! It's sweet, smokey and tangy. The chips are thick and have an even amount of seasoning on them. I also really enjoyed the sizing of the chips. Some were really large, but for the most part they were all medium sized. I am not one to take multiple bites of one chip so it needs to be able to fit in my mouth. Long story short, my sister and I devoured an entire bag in one sitting and we can't wait to pick up more! What are your favorite chips from TJ's?!
I didn’t realize how much I needed these chips in my life until my mom gave me a taste test of her bag. If you enjoy pepper… these are for you. They have the perfect salt and pepper ratio. The bag is pretty massive in comparison to other chips sold at TJ’s, which I also love. I took off one point because all of the chips were minuscule! I don’t know if my chips were crushed or if it were intensional, but I would have enjoyed a larger chip. Not huge, but a good in between! What’s your favorite chip from TJ’s?!
I tried these once years and and felt it was time for an official review! These were good, but I wasn’t overly obsessed. I enjoyed the smokiness of them yet I feel like it overpowered the heat. The heat was definitely tolerable so don’t be scared by the “ghost pepper”. You’d think that these would pack a punch but unfortunately they didn’t. Hey, that means more people who have a lower heat tolerance can enjoy them as well!
Like I said, these were good… but there are other options that I enjoy more! I was expecting some serious heat but didn’t get that. This wouldn’t be my first (or second) spicy snack option. I get the iconic chili lime rolled chips or the jalapeño puffs before getting these again. What’s your favorite spicy snack?!
This is such an underrated product at Trader Joe’s! I personally think these crunchies are better than Cheetos (I said what I said)! The cheesy flavor is bold and doesn’t taste artificial at all. They are really crunchy without being too hard… if that makes sense. This product is only $1.99 and it doesn’t get much better than that! Overall, I’m obsessed with these and will continue to purchase them.
BBQ or honey mustard? Either way, I enjoyed these. If you had to ask me what kind of chips these are, I can guarantee you that I wouldn’t say bbq. I really liked how thick these chips were because that let me know that this could be a quality shovel for a dip. I don’t think there’s ever enough seasoning on chips, so I definitely think there could have been more (and yes, I opened the bag upside down). These remind me of the honey mustard pretzels that TJ’s had last year and I’m living for it! Now if you’re looking for a classic bbq chip, I wouldn’t recommend this. If you are obsessed with honey mustard… stock up! Will these make it in your cart?!
Behold, my favorite chips. I can’t believe I’ve never reviewed these despite eating them nonstop! These are my favorite. They are equivalent to Taki’s… but better. I love how much the lime flavor comes through (unlike Taki’s). Don’t get me wrong, I will inhale Taki’s but these make me feel more healthy! After doing a comparison of nutritional info, these obviously are “better” for you because there aren’t all of those weird chemicals.
This is one of my favorite winter seasonal items! I have to start by saying that if you do not like horseradish… you will not enjoy these. The horseradish was strong but not strong enough to where it burned my nose (you know what I’m talking about). There was a plethora of chives which complemented the horseradish flavor. In addition to all of that, the chips were huge… and I loved it! I will be sure to stock up so that I can enjoy these seasonal chips for as long as possible! Do you enjoy horseradish?!