Best maple syrup, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from George Duran, Meghan Splawn, Raphael Wrobel and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Recommendations come from allrecipes.com, eatthis.com, tastingtable.com and thekitchn.com.
Breakfast · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Runamok Sugarmaker’s Cut
Chosen by- Meghan SplawnRecipe developer · Allrecipes panel
- George DuranChef, TV host
Also chosen by- Raphael Wrobel · Chef source ↗
“Exceptional in taste, color, and viscosity” (Splawn). Wrobel: “a modern, chef-driven approach” (2026).
- 2
Crown Maple Pure Maple Syrup (Hudson Valley)
Chosen by- Jean-Georges VongerichtenChef, Jean-Georges · NYCjean-georges.com ↗
His fridge is “never without a good quality maple syrup, preferably Crown Maple syrup from the Hudson Valley” — on pancakes, in plain yogurt, and across his restaurants’ dishes.
- 3
Butternut Mountain Farm Organic Grade A Amber
Chosen by- Raphael WrobelChef
Also chosen by- The Kitchn editors source ↗
“A family-owned Vermont operation whose Organic Grade-A Amber syrup has received high praise and features just one ingredient” (Wrobel). It also won The Kitchn’s tasting of 11 syrups.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best maple syrup, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Runamok Sugarmaker’s Cut, chosen by Meghan Splawn (Allrecipes panel); George Duran (chef, TV host). “Exceptional in taste, color, and viscosity” (Splawn). Wrobel: “a modern, chef-driven approach” (2026). Source: allrecipes.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for maple syrup?
- No. 2 is Crown Maple Pure Maple Syrup (Hudson Valley), chosen by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. No. 3 is Butternut Mountain Farm Organic Grade A Amber, chosen by Raphael Wrobel (chef). 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.