My town finally got a Trader Joe's. These 5 fan-favorite items lived up to the hype — but I won't be repurchasing these 4.

Each box contains four of Trader Joe's Sublime ice cream sandwiches.

Emily Bond

• I love shopping at H-E-B and Central Market, but a Trader Joe's was recently built in my area.
• So, I decided to stop by and check out some of the brand's fan-favorite products, like kimbap.
• However, some products didn't live up to the hype, including Trader Joe's bubble waffles.

I'm a devoted shopper at H-E-B and Central Market, but when a Trader Joe's was built in my area outside Austin in Texas Hill Country...