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Best eggs, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Sarah Jampel, Dani Zoeller, Emily M Alexander and Nick Kelly. Recommendations come from bonappetit.com, foodrepublic.com, tastingtable.com and altovinosf.com.

Dairy & Cold · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs

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    Pasture-raised on a network of small family farms, and each carton names its farm. Bon Appétit’s guide to egg labels: “At the store, we reach for Handsome Brook Farms, Vital Farms, Carol’s, and Pete and Gerry’s.” It is Food Republic’s #1 for its rich yolks and wide availability, and Tasting Table ranks it #3.
    Where to buy · vitalfarms.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: bonappetit.com ↗
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    Happy Egg Co. Heritage Eggs

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    Tasting Table’s #1. Hens get eight or more acres to roam, and their deep amber yolks may surprise you at first, “but the flavor can’t be beaten.” Food Republic ranks it #2 and calls it “a splurge-worthy choice you won’t regret.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: tastingtable.com ↗
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    Alexandre Family Farm Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs

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    Certified regenerative organic, from Crescent City, California. Hens forage alongside the herd, and their mobile coops are moved twice a week. Chef Kelly builds Altovino’s raviolo al’uovo around an “Alexandre Family hen egg yolk.” Tasting Table’s #2. Mostly sold on the West Coast.
    Where to buy · alexandrefamilyfarm.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: altovinosf.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best eggs, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Vital Farms Pasture-Raised Eggs, chosen by Sarah Jampel (Bon Appétit). Pasture-raised on a network of small family farms, and each carton names its farm. Bon Appétit’s guide to egg labels: “At the store, we reach for Handsome Brook Farms, Vital Farms, Carol’s, and Pete and Gerry’s.” It is Food Republic’s #1 for its rich yolks and wide availability, and Tasting Table ranks it #3. Source: bonappetit.com ↗
What are the other top picks for eggs?
No. 2 is Happy Egg Co. Heritage Eggs, chosen by Dani Zoeller (Tasting Table). No. 3 is Alexandre Family Farm Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs, chosen by Nick Kelly (Altovino, San Francisco). 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.

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