Almost all of Trader Joe's biggest money savers come from the pantry department, with cereal, soy milk, coffee, maple syrup, coconut oil and nuts amounting to more than 50% off of the Stop & Shop price. Coffee and coconut oil, in particular, have such untouchable prices, one wonders whether TJ's has brokered a deal with the devil himself.

Trader Joe's has been providing its unique and fun grocery experience since the first store opened in Pasadena, California, in 1967. Now, the grocery store has become a fan favorite across the U.S. in neighborhoods that are lucky enough to have a TJ's.

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