I tried and ranked every cheese I could find at Trader Joe's. I'd buy almost all of them again.
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Ted Berg
- I tried every cheese I could find at Trader Joe's and ranked them from worst to best.
- I didn't like the white Stilton cheese with apricots at all.
- Trader Joe's creamy Toscano cheese soaked in syrah was my favorite.
Trader Joe's has so many cheese options on its shelves that it can be hard to pick just one. To find out which varieties are worth the money, I purchased 17 different kinds at my New York City location and tasted each one.
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Here's how I'd rank them from worst to best — and which I'd definitely buy again.
Editor's Note: This story was originally published in April 2024 and most recently updated on May 18, 2026. Product availability may vary by location and time of year.
Trader Joe's white Stilton cheese with apricots was my least-favorite option.Ted Berg
As its name suggests, Trader Joe's white Stilton cheese with apricots primarily tasted like the fruit. So, it was cloyingly sweet.
I'd probably only pair the sweet cheese with a breakfast pastry. Still, I'd prefer to use jam or butter instead.
The Comté cheese was too earthy for me.Ted Berg
The Danish Havarti had a creamy texture and mild flavor that could work in plenty of dishes.
It would probably be great on sandwiches, especially because Havarti tends to melt well.
Trader Joe's goat-milk cheddar-style cheese was tangy.Ted Berg
Trader Joe's goat-milk cheddar-style cheese was great. It had a sharp, familiar cheddar flavor and a tanginess from the goat's milk.
It was also surprisingly creamy for a firm cheese. I'd use it on a roasted-turkey sandwich with cranberry mayo.
Trader Joe's Camembert was a smooth, subtle cheese.Ted Berg
I love Gouda-style goat cheese, so I was excited to try this option from Trader Joe's.
I was initially disappointed that this cheese tasted milder than expected. Still, it had a subtle earthy flavor and a delicious creamy texture on a cracker.
It was especially tasty when paired with a slice of spicy soppressata.
My kids were fans of the Iberico cheese.Ted Berg
This four-month-old Spanish cheese made with cow's, goat's, and sheep's milk was hard and sharp, like a buttery Parmesan.
I could see it pairing well with red wine or fruit, like sliced pears. My Parmesan-loving kids liked this cheese the best.
Trader Joe's raw-milk cave-aged Le Gruyère was delicious.Ted Berg
The cave-aged Le Gruyère was especially tasty because of its hearty spiciness, earthiness, and delicately granular texture.
It was a powerful cheese that I'd imagine pairing well with whiskey. To serve, it doesn't need much more than a simple cracker.
Trader Joe's bûcheron was more flavorful than I expected it to be.Ted Berg
Though Trader Joe's bûcheron was the last cheese I tried, it was the one I ate the most of. The soft-ripened goat's milk cheese had an intense flavor that came on slowly.
It had a soft, creamy texture and pleasant tanginess. It would likely make a tasty, indulgent addition to a salad.
The creamy Toscano cheese soaked in syrah was my winner.Ted Berg
The creamy Toscano soaked in syrah was the clear-cut favorite for both me and my wife. It was creamy and granular, sharp and sweet, with only a breath of wine flavor.
This cheese paired nicely with a sweet cracker — I'd recommend the Carr's whole-wheat variety or anything with dried fruit.
This story was originally published in April 2024 and most recently updated on May 18, 2026.
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