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Best sandwich bread, according to chefs

Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Lisa Steele, Rena Awada, Justin Garriga, Tim Ziga and 9 more. Recommendations come from eatingwell.com, allrecipes.com and eatthis.com.

Bread & Bakery · The ranking

  1. 1
    Top pick

    Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White

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    Also chosen by
    EatingWell’s chef panel picked it as the best store-bought loaf. Awada: “soft, but at the same time substantial enough to hold fillings without crumbling apart like regular supermarket bread tends to do,” and it toasts to a golden crust for grilled cheese. Steele likes the bigger, slightly thicker, uniform slices. Tim Ziga calls it “a simple, higher-quality white bread.”
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatingwell.com ↗
  2. 2

    Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds

    Chosen by
    • Adam FiscusExecutive chef, Central Park Boathouse · New York
    • Rick YockachonisExecutive chef, Olivine · Auburn, Alabama
    • Jamielyn ArcegaExecutive chef, Fonville Press · Alys Beach, Florida
    • Peter SomCookbook author, Family Style · fashion designer · New York
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    The runaway winner of Allrecipes’ seven-chef bread panel, with four votes: “hearty, flavorful, and nutritious without feeling like a compromise… tasting intentional and fresh rather than mass-produced” (Yockachonis). Som: “some of the best nationally-available bread.” Also the most-named loaf in Eat This’s pastry-chef toast survey (Rochelle Cooper, The Duck & The Peach; Christopher Goluszka, Ritz-Carlton Boston), and the unanimous whole-wheat pick of EatingWell’s chefs. Organic whole wheat with a seed-coated crust; for a plain white loaf, see Pepperidge Farm above.
    Where to buy · daveskillerbread.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: allrecipes.com ↗
  3. 3

    Martin’s Potato Bread

    Chosen by
    The ICE pastry and baking chef-instructor: “My favorite bread at the grocery store is Martin’s, the same bakery that makes the popular and delicious potato buns.” A soft, slightly sweet potato loaf that toasts well.
    Where to buy · Amazon ↗Instacart ↗Source: eatthis.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best sandwich bread, according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White, chosen by Lisa Steele (cookbook author); Rena Awada (culinary expert). EatingWell’s chef panel picked it as the best store-bought loaf. Awada: “soft, but at the same time substantial enough to hold fillings without crumbling apart like regular supermarket bread tends to do,” and it toasts to a golden crust for grilled cheese. Steele likes the bigger, slightly thicker, uniform slices. Tim Ziga calls it “a simple, higher-quality white bread.” Source: eatingwell.com ↗
What are the other top picks for sandwich bread?
No. 2 is Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, chosen by Adam Fiscus (Central Park Boathouse); Rick Yockachonis (Olivine); Jamielyn Arcega (Fonville Press); Peter Som (cookbook author). No. 3 is Martin’s Potato Bread, chosen by Trung Vu (Institute of Culinary Education). 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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