Best Trader Joe treats?

[oct2189]

I'm putting together a gift basket for the staff of the veterinary hospital where I did my internship last term. There are a variety of diets I'd like to be able to cover - from anything goes to vegan, gluten free, sugar-free, etc. I though a basket with a variety of items would be a good way to do something for everyone.
What are your favorite TJ treats?
Thanks for any help!

[RebelYell18]

The dark chocolate PB cups are excellent!

I don't usually eat gluten or sugar free so I can't comment on those kinds of treats, unfortunately.

[mcgee]

Are you looking for all sweet treats? I really like their Bistro Biscuits and I've read on this board that their Speculoos spread is really good. Almondina cookies are tasty too.

[wallycat]

I don't buy a lot of prepared foods so can only comment on the few things I do love.
They used to carry a tapenade olive thing that I adored. Not sure if it is still there.
Nuts and some of the dried fruit (when I was not low carbing).
Their kippers are awesome!

[LadyWild]

I love their graham crackers (I know they aren't fancy, but the are so good).
They also have a good selection and price on nuts and trail mix.
I recently tried their meringues. At first the vanilla tastes a bit off-putting, kinda fake. I couldn't stop eating them though.
They have some chocolate bars in the front that are in 3 packs. We usually get the dark chocolate one (the red one). I have been known to eat the pound plus bar too.
The natural peanut butter is good. Pairs well with the graham crackers.
The cheeses are good, but I struggle with them. We have had a lot spoil (mold) very quickly (like within a day).

[Home Chef]

Love the vanilla wafers and the dark chocolate mints. There are also some mini bries and goat cheese that are good.

[catharine]

The dark chocolate PB cups are excellent!

I second that. I also love the dark chocolate nonpareils. The dark chocolate sea salt almonds are also great and disappear whenever I put them out at a party. Does anyone notice a trend here?

In addition to chocolate goodies, I think their nuts and dried fruit are fabulous and would work well in a gift basket. They carry Kind bars, which are my new favorite portable snack, are also a nice treat and would be a good addition to a basket.

[wallycat]

Forgot....wine!!!

[cchhbb]

My kids love their cat cookies. They are small and shaped like cats so might be a really cute option.

[heavy hedonist]

The Tamari Almonds.

[krhm]

We love their candied ginger and the peanut-butter filled pretzels!

[mcgee]

I also love their candied ginger and wasabi roasted seaweed. Lowfat pita chips aren't too bad, either.

[oct2189]

Thank you all so much. I tend to shop when I'm in a rush so I dash in, get what I need and don't look around. I had no idea these things were there.
I ended up taking all of your suggestions - trail mix, dark choc. PB cups & mini cups, baby cheese, tapenade, crackers, PB filled pretzels, cat cookies flavored almonds, dark choc sea salt almonds, kind bars, and wasabi seaweed snacks. Also put in some dark chocolae espresso beans and Lara bars. I think I was relishing buying all of the goodies I wish I could eat everyday!
Many thanks!