These 4 Dollar Tree Dupes Beat The Real Thing By A Mile

Dollar Tree, while not offering the vast supply of items a full-sized supermarket does, absolutely plays a big role in many people’s lives. Dollar Tree offers a decent selection of canned goods, frozen foods, and drinks that are nearly identical to the stuff found at your local grocery store, and the prices are almost always cheaper, which is incredibly appealing now that food costs everywhere are rising. If you’ve never ventured into a Dollar Tree, it’s more than worth a trip so you can snag some snacks and pantry essentials without putting a huge dent in your wallet.

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But, here’s the best part of Dollar Tree that many people don’t know: It actually has copycat products that many people claim are even better than the pricier name brands. This alone warrants a trip. So, here’s a quick rundown of some of the great food and snacks you can grab at Dollar Tree that customers claim outperform the big brands. Listen, brand names get all the attention, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best option out there.

Toast’em Pop-Ups Chocolate Fudge Toaster Pastries

If you want to start the day out with a sweet kick, there are few better options than Pop-Tarts, right? Those sugar-filled toaster pastries are basically dessert sold as a breakfast food, and that’s why kids (and adults) love them so much. However, Dollar Tree offers Toast-em Pop-Ups, a knockoff version that’s cheaper and, according to customers, better overall. The standout feature is the breading, which is softer and fluffier than the dry and crumbly Pop-Tarts.

Home Style Select Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips

Sour cream and onion chips go fast at any party, and most of us reach for the Lay’s brand when we’re doing food prep for an upcoming party. Lay’s pretty much has a stranglehold on the potato chip game, but if you’re truly looking for sour cream and onion bliss, head to Dollar Tree for the Home Select brand of the flavor. While one customer said the texture of Lay’s was better, the flavor of Home Select punched harder with the flavor, and in the end, it’s the flavor that matters.

Thai Authentic Sriracha Shrimp Ramen Bowl

Few pantry staples are more convenient when you’re in need of a quick meal than instant ramen bowls. Just add boiling water and one seasoning packet and you’re off to the races. Easy peasy. And they’re almost always super cheap, so you can snag yourself a pile of them for cheap. But, if you are a hardcore ramen bowl enthusiast, skip the grocery store and head to Dollar Tree for this Sriracha shrimp bowl. Not only is the broth richer with flavor, but each one comes with a packet of shrimp to add for a tasty little bonus.

Whales Baked Cheddar Snack Crackers

No childhood is truly complete without Goldfish, those addicting cheddar-flavored snacks we all remember shoveling into our mouths and then instantly demanding more from Mom. Goldfish are to childhood what presents are to Christmas. You can’t have one without the other. But, at Dollar Tree, you can still enjoy the same cheddar flavor for less, so long as you’re okay with swapping out the fish shape for whales. This snack sticks with the ocean animal theme, but customers say the cheesy flavor reigns supreme when compared to the name-brand Goldfish.