Best coffee creamer, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Carlos Enriquez, Gwynedd Stuart, Marisa Zaremba, Jordan Myrick and 1 more. Recommendations come from eatingwell.com, sporked.com and simplyrecipes.com.
Drinks · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend & Creamers
Chosen by- Carlos EnriquezBarista, PERC Coffee · Savannahperccoffee.com ↗
Also chosen by- Gwynedd Stuart · Writer, Sporked source ↗
Enriquez, a barista: the “best texture for our milk-based drinks.” The oat starch helps it bind, so it doesn’t separate in hot coffee. Sporked’s best hazelnut creamer was Califia’s too.
- 2
Nutpods Unsweetened Almond + Coconut Creamer
Chosen by- Gwynedd StuartWriter, Sporked
Sporked’s best sugar-free creamer (9.5/10): a “very luscious blend” with “no sugar and no artificial sweeteners.” Dairy-free and shelf-stable until opened.
- 3
Chobani Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer
Chosen by- Marisa ZarembaFounder & lead barista, Sugar on the Rim
Also chosen by- Jordan Myrick · Taste tester, Sporked source ↗
- Gwynedd Stuart · Writer, Sporked source ↗
- Matt Blackard · Elias Coffee Roasters source ↗
Zaremba, a founder and lead barista: “Chobani has become our go-to recommendation as baristas.” Made with milk and cream, it works hot, iced and whipped into cold foam. Sporked gave it 10/10, “the crème de la crème.”
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Questions, answered
- What is the best coffee creamer, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Califia Farms Oat Barista Blend & Creamers, chosen by Carlos Enriquez (PERC Coffee, Savannah). Enriquez, a barista: the “best texture for our milk-based drinks.” The oat starch helps it bind, so it doesn’t separate in hot coffee. Sporked’s best hazelnut creamer was Califia’s too. Source: eatingwell.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for coffee creamer?
- No. 2 is Nutpods Unsweetened Almond + Coconut Creamer, chosen by Gwynedd Stuart (Sporked). No. 3 is Chobani Sweet Cream Coffee Creamer, chosen by Marisa Zaremba (Sugar on the Rim). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.