Rochester MN’s Top Fall Craving at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe’s was named the top grocery store in the country in the 2025 American Customer Satisfaction Shopping survey, but 43% of Minnesotans think the store is overrated.

Trader Joe's is definitely not the kind of place where you can check everything off your grocery list like you can at Hy-Vee or Walmart, so I get why some people aren't fans. Still, I love shopping at the Trader Joe’s in Rochester. They have unique items that you can't find in other stores, and they have a fun game that keeps my kids distracted so I can shop in peace. 

Why I Love Shopping at Trader Joe's in Rochester, MN

I like trying new foods, and I feel like I find something new every time I visit Trader Joe's.  A few of my go-to favorites are the blueberry vanilla goat cheese for charcuterie boards, the dark chocolate peanut butter cups (my favorite candy ever), and they have fresh flower bouquets, which are almost always just 7 or 8 bucks.

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Trader Joe’s was founded in California in the late 1960s and quickly became a fan favorite. In 1979, the grocery chain was sold to another Minnesota favorite, Aldi. If you're shopping on a budget, Aldi is the place to go. It’s consistently ranked as the cheapest grocery store in Minnesota.

Trader Joe's in Rochester has Several New Fall Products to Try

Trader Joe’s, just like every other store, has jumped on the fall foods train with a bunch of seasonal products. Stop into the store and you find:

• Pumpkin Loaf
• Pumpkin Bagels
• Halloween Gummies
• Pumpkin Overnight Oats
• Savory Squash Pastry Bites
• Apple Cider Donuts

So, which one are people in Minnesota searching for more than others?

According to a study conducted by JoyBird, it's the Savory Squash Pastry Bites.

These look delicious. A perfect snack for when you're entertaining or when you're spending a day on the couch binge-watching your favorite shows. They’re made with a flaky puff pastry and filled with a mix of squash and creamy cheeses, and apparently, people in Rochester and Minnesota can’t get enough of them.