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Ranking Every Holiday Food from TRADER JOE'S
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- Published on Apr 14, 2026
- Today we are taste testing and ranking every holiday food from Trader Joe's. Which one will come out on top? (SPOILER: It's not the cat advent calendar)
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I’m gonna try to respond to all the comments on this video. Best comment wins!
Mew mew
@thejonnycakes that's ambitious! So awesome! Alas I am not witty 😔
Do you like is it cake
Punishment for not reading the package when buying it? 🤷
Seeing a normal person do eating videos makes me respect Keith even more. I don’t know how he does it.
Keith is a beast. I genuinely don’t understand how he does it.
He genuinely puts down so much food, it’s insane! I love watching it too.
eggnog followed by dog treats was a brave choice
I was really living on the edge huh?
The hot cocoa bear immediately faceplanting into the side of the cup. Nothing says Christmas quite like that.
He had too much to drink
"I can do whatever I want, this is my channel"
to
"noooo dont make me eat cat food"
I make the rules and then I get mad at myself
You're a real one for subjecting yourself to that much dairy in one sitting but also staying true to the theme and trying the pet treats. Also, the production value was very much appreciated. Gonna have to pick up that espresso martini though
Hey thank you, we are shooting on a new camera and we’ve gotten a fabulous editor. So thanks for the love.
Each time you tried the animal treats, I was yelling at the screen "JUST LICK IT, YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT THEM. PLEASE" Hilarious reactions though. My cat adores the advent calendar and will scream at me until she gets her daily fix in December.
Excellent video, as usual.
I have to eat everything! I’m a very serious researcher.
@thejonnycakes Valid! Sending good vibes to your stomach! As a fellow lactose intolerant babe, I wish you luck.
Espresso Martini in 1st place... Nothing says the holidays are here more than not remembering the holidays are here 🙃
You knock it off right now hahahaha. Seriously tho so tasty.
@OneAndOnlySurge I’m sad because my local TJ’s doesn’t carry the espresso martini, or any alcohol at all. PA liquor laws are weird.
Why did you guys let me eat the CAT TREATS!?
@thejonnycakes For entertainment purposes... LMAO
NO ONE MADE YOU DO THIS!!!
Immediately: NO NO NO NO NO NO NO not the CAT TREATS 🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
My cats say thanks
You didn’t invite us over to stop you!
100% agree
CHEESECAKE IS A PIE
FINALLY SOME VALIDATION!!! Ive been saying that cheesecake is a pie and that Boston cream pie is cake for YEARS!!
We need to teach the children. Open the schools.
Same. One is literally cake with cream filling and the other has a crust with gooey filling
I'd love to see the TJ Food Allergy Edition. Gluten and dairy free reviews, please. Thanks for the entertaining videos, Jonny! Happy Holidays!
This is a GREAT IDEA.
I second this!!!
Oooh, yes please! I can't do gluten or dairy, and am also allergic to peanuts, so I love the Sunbutter options at TJ's and would love to see that! 🤩
Their gluten free chocolate muffins and ube pancake mix are both pretty good. I have a friend who can't have gluten, dairy, shellfish, and is highly allergic to peanuts.
Maybe just do a gluten free episode and a separate dairy free episode?? I have zero issues with dairy, but large amounts of gluten upset my stomach a lot. If I cut out BOTH, life would be very, very sad!
You struggling with that chip bag right off the bat to then just slowly opening the tear away slit was hilarious because that is me all the dang time! lol 😂
It’s always easier than I think
The candy cane and hot chocolate flavor rant is what I needed today
Thank you. I speak for the people.
I get so mad when places do "frozen hot chocolate". No that's not hot chocolate it's a milk slushy
New Rank King. All we're missing is some fabulous nails and extravagant eye makeup in memory of the previous rank king.
I am so much worse than Eugene
@thejonnycakes disagree sir. Your outfits always slay
@thejonnycakes you're literally the only person on earth who could ever fill Eugene's position as the funny + fruity try guy
Eugene is way bitchier and cannot be supplanted as Rank King. But this was an enormously entertaining shown
@thejonnycakesI mean, literally all of us are worse than Eugene tbh.
25:28 “please don’t make me” mind u no one told u to eat the cat treat 😭
No right exactly. Just talking to myself I guess?
Finally someone with my EXACT thoughts on Scandinavian swimmers vs Swedish fish. Everything Swedish fish wish they could be
Swedish fish have nothing on Scandy Swimmies
@thejonnycakesnot Scandy Swimmies 😂 love that
The fact that you didn’t even need to label yourself in your family photo is killing me 😂
cake daddy has arrived, that apron is so cute
I love it so much. Sad I can only wear it a few weeks each year.
I agree and said that as well
@thejonnycakes says who? No one will rip it off you if you wear it in July. One of the few perks of adulthood
My cat loves the advent calendar treats... I have no idea why it would taste bad to a human... LOL
Hahaha it’s a mystery for sure
Hi Jonny! “hot chocolate” flavored things are usually not just plain chocolate flavored, they’re usually chocolate and marshmallows and also just a little bit of salt, I don’t know why but usually hot chocolate includes a little bit of salt
Okay that’s fair!! But froyo!?!?
@ real. I am a firm believer that hot chocolate should not be used as a flavoring for cold treats, all hot cocoa treats should at least be room temperature
@thejonnycakes I thought you meant literal yogurt and I thought it was gonna be another egg nog yogurt situation. I hate that egg nog yogurt, also lactose intolerant (wasn’t aware at the time) and couldn’t finish it
Never cared for holiday novelty items, but the fact you went out to buy and try all this, including the dog and cat treats? iconic of you.
Johnny taking the babiest bite of dog treat brought back Rachel's, "Oh, Johnny! Be a brave boy!" like a Ghost of Christmas Past
This is so funny. You’re right. Total flashbacks.
I don't even have access to a Trader Joe's but I'll happily watch Jonny trying food 😊
Yesterday I went to the vet clinic to buy cat food and they had a cat advent calendar for $35 CAD. Seeing an advent calendar for pets for so cheap here was a surprise!
Omg why are pet advent calendars so much more than human???
Hey Jonny, I wanted to say thank you. I have severe depression and anxiety. My panic attacks manifest as seizures and your videos are always a great way to cheer me up and calm me down. You have such wonderful energy and are so positive it helps me so much. I can't thank you enough for putting out content and helping people like me. Reminding me to smile, and enjoy the little things in life. Thank you so much.
That's so kind of you to say. I'm glad my videos bring you joy! Sending my love this holiday season.
please never stop making content, i genuinely enjoy and appreciate your authentic presence on my screen ♥
Ok that's so sweet, I’ll keep making videos as long as you keep watching
Can we all agree that we need a video like this for Easter?
I could not be his camera man, cause I'd just be giggling behind the camera
“You know what I mean?” Is my new catchphrase
As someone who absolutely loves Trader Joe frozen pastas I'd love to see you try those!
Okay that's a great idea! I’m already full just thinking about it.
The apron is adooooorableeeeeee
I got it at world market and I love this
Hi Jonny! Big fan and just wanted to say hi. My dad is buying me your cake kit and I’m super excited! Keep up the good work!
That is amazing. I cannot wait to see what you create. Have a great time baking!!
19:49 Shiner shoutout!! Fun fact, shiner brewery has a beer run/walk every year and after you cross the finish line, you get wurst & like…8 free cups of shiner
Cheesecake is neither a pie nor a cake. It is its own separate category. I will die on this hill.
Oh my gosh, I feel bad laughing at your discomfort but when you said "I'm not well" and followed it up with "I just had egg nog and dog and cat treats" I could not stop laughing. I love your videos so much. I found your channel about a year ago and am quickly making my way through all of your videos and enjoying every one. Just so you know, there are many amazing plant-based egg nogs that are lactose-free. Just trying to ease your suffering. Love your videos so much!
Crying mug=Merch🙌
Hahah you think so?
Fun fact, lactose intolerance is not an allergy. Allergies involve the immune system. Lactose intolerance just means you’re missing the enzyme (digestive tool) needed to break down lactose.
I get the wassail every year and warm it up with rum.
I boil it in a mug and steep a chai tea bag in it.
13:13 cries in small town… the closest Trader Joe’s is like…over an hour away from me😭
I tried the pumpkin spice tortilla chips - absolutely bizarre
0:49 “Do you…know…the Muffin Man?”
I’m feuding with the muffin man
That lives on Drury Lane? Yes… I know the muffin man! 😂
Okay well now my whole family needs gingerbread man aprons.
Hehe world market baby
I got the cat advent calendar for my cat last year and he wouldn't touch the stuff 😂
* Johnny Cakes being a actual snack was a surprise when I was watching a vintage snack video! I don't know if that's common knowledge for others but I thought that was really cool "what! Johnny Cakes is a thing?😂"
* if you like Jordan from Mythical and Keith eats the menu this should be right your ally. Which are both so fun so this is a win for me.
Take a lactaid brother
“When I wasn’t paying attention in church” is so relatable
"If you're drinking, don't drive, if you're driving, don't text, and if you're texting, honey, you better be texting me." Love it!
You know what I mean?
You are one of the most adorkable human beings to walk this planet! Your videos brighten this very ill disabled Brit's day. Thank you, Johnny!
Thank you so much!!!
@thejonnycakes You're so very welcome! I won't bore you with the details, but my life is in shambles right now, and you seriously brighten my day. Thank you for being such a wonderful human being and sharing your amazing talents (and fantastic personality) with the world 💕
I live an hour and a half from Trader Joe’s 😭 this video is about to make me take a run there
Haha call ahead of time to make sure the items you want are in stock.
that little tummy check news break had me REELING
Another idea for a holiday episode at some point: a fruitcake vs. stollen vs. panettone comparison, maybe with you coming up with your own improved versions of each
That is an EXCELLENT idea!
Please do more trying Trader Joe’s, I somehow just discovered these today after years of loving you on try guys. These videos are so so comforting and fun. Absolutely need more asap!!!
Jingle Jangle is the name of one of the drugs on Riverdale and like. I don't know it was just wild to hear "Jingle Jangle for dogs"
Hahaha what are we feeding to our poor dogs!?
@ it’s ok on riverdale it looks like pixie sticks so unless it’s in the dust 🤷🏻♀️
Jonny struggling to open 💼 💼:And this is y I use ✂ ✂
You’re so nice to everyone in your comments, it’s so wholesome ❤
I appreciate everyone who is here! Thanks for watching and being so kind.
that was such a comfort video!! ❤️
love the apron. very demure, very mindful
I got it at World Market!!
johnny reminds me sometimes just do it like we have free will
The secret to good Wassail is mixing the punch with black tea.
Oooh yum.
So entertaining! Thank you!
I love cornbread stuffing too
Really entertaining …..thank you!
Dark chocolate star cookies are my favorite and are only around Christmas time.
I need to try those
That 2003 Christmas card should be an album cover 🔥
We were wildin
25:34 NO ONE IS MAKING YOU!!! 😂
Wait they aren’t?
i bought the cat advent calendar thinking it’d have fun different little treats only to find out my cats didn’t like the treats and they were all THE SAME
Hahaha your cat and I have a lot in common
Watching you try all these foods and still be upbeat, even with the bad stuff always makes my day!
Well my job is so crazy I feel lucky to get to do thid
I don’t usually shop at Trader Joe’s because I’m not close to one but now I’m thinking I may need to make a special trip for the some of these items. Hopefully they will be available this holiday season.
You just know “Jingle Jangle” was a name they came up with in the brainstorming room at 4:45pm on a Friday, and they just went with it so they could get to happy hour at the bar across the street.
No I completely agree this is SUCH a good take
Everything in this video was just so quoteable
Please don’t quote me on ANYTHING
The Sinatra Family Eggnog Recipe uses shots of Kahlua in the eggnog. Delicious! How can you dislike pannetone? Especially toasted with butter. Christmas breakfast!
I love your humor!
Hilarious as always 😂 love the thought process you have and bring to your videos!
woah. Listen, you NEED pizza burgers 😂
Please try the Lactaid Egg Nog. It is to die for!
Panettone is delicious 😢 like a breakfast bread, toasted with butter ❤
I laughed so much while watching this
For those of us on the east coast, could you do a Walmart series? We don’t have Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods where I’m from. 😭
I love the crying mug. It's also a peeve of mine when anyone says something like "frozen hot chocolate" -- just say cold chocolate.
Cold Chocolate is so funny. For some reason it doesn’t have the same ring.
would love if you could do one for dairy free/vegan treats, as someone who also canNOT handle dairy :)
This is a fantastic idea. I’m worried I’d eat too much 😂 but I gotta try it
Shiner Brewery in Shiner, Texas. It’s my hometown lol. Shiner Bock is the original brand and it’s their holiday beer.
Did you see the mini filet mignon en croute for the holidays. I was hoping you tried them
Appreciate the preciseness of the scoring 😂
The prep fresh foods and salads! I like grabbing one for work lunch and wanna try new ones but I’m stuck in a rut
I yelled “JONNY NOOOOOO!” at the tv during the dog/cat treats 😂
love this video! Glad to see that TJ's is now making the peppermint oreos that Mi-Del used to make. Been missing them!
Went to capitola, ca Trader Joe’s the other day, zoo, got three things. Unable to see all of the treats.
Why do people leave their carts in the isle and walk off!!
Thank you for testing the treats, that was fun.
Try Scandinavian swimmers sour
You gotta try their pickle kettle chips they’re the best!
I love the chaos montages in the first 20 seconds, always gets me more excited for what's in store 😂😂
Awww thank you. Lemme know what your favorite part of the video is.
Definitely the dedication to the dog treat bit 👏🏼😂
I didn’t know you had a geographic tongue like Keith! That’s so interesting
Happy holidays, Jonny! Thank you for all the wonderful entertainment AND for helping my friends and I rediscover our love of baking. You rock, Chaos Gay Baker - now... to fight the mommies at my suburban TJ's for the Espresso Martini. ❤
Go tell those mommies who’s the boss! Happy holidays and thanks for watching.
no star-shaped shortbread cookies?! make sure the heart ones get into the valentines day candy haul that will inevitably happen (right? please?)
Yes do all the pasta next!
I like these ranking videos. You should do more of them. The new rank king.
jonny i spend so much time waiting for your videos and im so glad i almost always catch them right as they are uploaded
You’re so sweet. Do you have notifications on?
@thejonnycakes no i just seem to catch them right as i open youtube :D it is kismet
johnny never fails to make my day ❤
i can’t believe you didnt try the cannoli dip!!! it’s soo good with fruits or pretzels or animal crackers
I have never in my whole life thought that any peppermint candy or snack tasted like toothpaste. Toothpaste has its own thing. Oat Brown Sugar creamer is the best. I love that stuff and it’s so much cheaper than any brand it’s trying to copy.
Your lucky you have 4 Trader Joe’s
my city has one store for the entire city.
I totally agree on the brown sugar creamer. My sister in law lives in Scotland and is sad she can’t get her hands on it there.
Johnny as a fellow lactose intolerant, I beg of you to take lactaid (or similar, I like Milky).