The Ultimate Ranking Of Gluten-Free Bread Brands

Since the 1940s, people across the world have been on gluten-free diets, whether as an attempt to decrease gluten sensitivity or as a way to combat Celiac disease. Now, over 80 years later, the gluten-free food industry is stronger than ever. In 2013, companies made over $10.5 billion on gluten-free products, and now, according to the FDA, over 3 million people in America have Celiac disease. At grocery stores, many famous brands, like Frito-Lay, are labeling their products with a big "GF" designation on the back, while other brands, like Oreo, are making gluten-free versions of their most popular products.

Some folks may view being gluten-free as a "fashionable diet," but for the millions of people who have no choice but to be gluten-free, they've found themselves in the middle of a flourishing Celiac-friendly industry. Even fast food and fast casual dining establishments have started to embrace gluten-free accommodations. Burger chain Shake Shack offers a gluten-free bun, while Jersey Mikes carries Udi's sub sandwich buns for their subs. Additionally, Panera Bread has a "gluten-conscious diets" section of their menu.

One of the most sought-after gluten-free products is bread. In fact, no gluten-filled food is more popular, except for pizza. Now, in 2023, there are dozens of gluten-free breads available in grocery stores across the country and online through e-commerce. For this list, we've looked at every major manufacturer of gluten-free bread and weighed the pros and cons of each. From names like Udi's to Eban's to Trader Joe's, here is our ultimate ranking of gluten-free bread brands.

For generations, Bob's Red Mill has been making flour and bread mixes. Though their roots tie far back to their flour mills in the 20th century, Bob's has recently made their flour more consumer friendly. Not many well-known flour brands have elected to offer allergen-safe products. Yet, Bob's offers a gluten-free option that is delicious and stands out among other flour brands. What's keeping Bob's Red Mill from ranking higher on our list is the fact that you can't buy their bread pre-made. No, only the mix is available and nearly every other option comes packaged as a whole loaf. But, when following the recipe precisely, that mix makes some of the best quality gluten-free bread you can get. Each package yields one 1-1/2 lb. loaf. 

Bob's products don't just stop at bread, either. Also on the shelves are chocolate and vanilla cake, brownie, cookie, pie, muffin, and cornbread mixes. Out of 2,100 ratings on Amazon, 71% of consumers gave Bob's Red Mill gluten-free bread mix five stars. At the time of this writing, you can get a pack of four, one-pound bags for $24.79, averaging out to a little over $6 a bag. The price might be steep, compared to a five-pound bag of Gold Medal all-purpose flour that costs just $3.83. Nonetheless, Bob's Red Mill offers a good product that delivers on quality and taste every time, and is well worth the money.

Glutino's slogan says it all: "Forever Gluten Free." They are one of the many brands on this list that is dedicated to only producing gluten-free items. From pretzel twists to chocolate wafers to table crackers down to English muffins, Glutino has figured out how to make beloved snacks accessible for those with Celiac Disease. Unfortunately, Glutino hasn't been able to perfect their taste. Many of their products are dry and taste inferior to their gluten-filled counterparts. Their take on Oreo cookies was, at one point, admirable. But, after Oreo launched their own gluten-free version, Glutino no longer had a horse in the race.

The company's bread suffers a similar fate, too. Not only is it rather dry, it lacks the character of a pre-made loaf. Of course, there is some fun in baking your own product rather than pulling a loaf off of the shelf, but Glutino has failed to make a bread mix that's better than other brands. On top of that, one box of mix costs $12.99 a piece, a woefully high price for barely a pound of ingredients that makes just one loaf of bread. You can get better gluten-free bread mix products for a much cheaper price. If Glutino is the only available option, it'll get the job done. But that's about all we could say about it.

If we weren't including bread mix brands, Eban's Bakehouse would rank at the very bottom of the list. The multigrain bread Eban's makes has a good taste, and the company sources local, non-GMO ingredients, but the price of one loaf is astronomical compared to other options on this list. At $11 a loaf on Amazon, you're bound to get a better selection anywhere else and for a much better cost. Eban's is one of those gluten-free breads that can break your wallet without separating itself from the rest of the field.

If you're also dairy-free, Eban's is a good choice, given that it doesn't include any dairy products in its ingredients list, nor does it include any soy. So, in terms of checking a wide array of dietary accommodations, Eban's does an admirable job in that department. On top of that, the types of bread you can get are pretty eclectic, including cinnamon raisin, flaxseed oat, and cranberry walnut. However, the high price for each product alienates Eban's from the rest of this list. Their multigrain option only has 207 ratings on Amazon, and just 54% of them are of the five-star variety..

One of the lesser known brands on this list, Little Northern Bakehouse has made a good name for itself with a great batch of bread products. They are most known for their "Wide Slice Loaves," but they also offer bagels, artisan pizza crusts, and buns. Notably, they make products that cater to folks who are gluten-free and vegan, which can make finding accessible bread a tall task. One reviewer on Amazon claims that the taste of Little Northern Bakehouse's white bread is so good that her non-gluten-free husband loves the bread, while another reviewer wrote that the bread "is almost like having a gluten-rich equivalent. Closest I've come."

For their Wide Slice Loaves, you have the option of getting Sweet Hawaiian, Whole Grain, or White, and each flavor offers a colorful palette of sweet and savory tastes. Many of the brands on this list do not offer such a diverse group of options, but what brings Little Northern Bakehouse down is its price point. At the time of this writing, on Amazon, you can get an 8-pack for $80.79, totally to a little over $10 per loaf, one of the higher costs on this list. 62% of the ratings on Amazon are five-star, though only 101 customers have rated the product.

Kinnikinnick is one of the most recognizable gluten-free brands in stores today, as the company has crafted an array of allergen-friendly donuts, animal crackers, pizza crusts, and breads. They aren't known for any particular product, but the services they provide for gluten-free people are great and each iteration is delicious in its own way, especially their variety of donuts. However, Kinnikinnick's assortment of bread products, which includes hamburger and hotdog buns, bagels, and regular and wide loaves, is one of the better attempts at a regular bread copycat. They look the part, and the taste isn't too shabby, either.

You can get Kinnikinnick's bread in five different flavors, including multigrain, white, whole grain, wide loaf seeded, and cinnamon raisin. As of right now, the bread seems to only be available online. The wide loaf products cost $7.99 a unit on the company's website, while regular loaf products are $6.39 a piece. That dollar difference gives you larger bread, as many gluten-free bread is smaller in proportion size than regular options. For $64.95, you can get a case of six loaves from Food Service Direct. 

That price point isn't the lowest on this list but, in comparison with a brand like Eban's or Little Northern Bakery, it's a good number to be at. It won't break your wallet, and you'll be getting a good flavor palette in the process. One Amazon reviewer championed Kinnikinnick's quality, writing "All gluten free bread is a bit dry, so they're all better toasted, but this bread is really good any way you serve it."

Katz makes some of the best processed gluten-free food that money can buy. Their selection of donuts, Heavenly Creme Cakes (their version of a Twinkie), apple pie, and English muffins are second-to-none. Katz only makes gluten-free products, so you can rest assured that what you buy from them will satisfy your taste buds to the fullest extent. This is the last of the mid-tier gluten-free breads, and definitely the best of the bunch, both for taste and price.

Katz makes six different types of bread: White, Sliced Challah, Whole Grain, Everything, Oat, and Egg Free. Each loaf costs $7.29 a unit, which is comparable to Kinnikinnick. What sets Katz apart from them, however, is the taste. It's no surprise that the company that makes the best freezer-aisle gluten-free donut also makes a darn good loaf of bread. As of right now, you can only get Katz's bread on the company's website or on Amazon. On the latter, you can buy loaves as singles or in packs of three for $21. From the former, a case of six loaves is available for $40.68, equating to under $7 a loaf. 

One reviewer on Amazon noted that Katz's bread is "the best gluten-free bread in taste," while another customer lauded that the bread's "thickness was perfect and didn't fall apart in the sandwich." What's working best for Katz is their bread's composition. The slices resemble regular bread, even though the taste doesn't mirror it as well as that of other brands.

Trader Joe's Gluten Free bread could have taken the top spot in this ranking easily. However, what keeps it out of the Top-4 is the fact that you can only get the bread at a Trader Joe's location. Nearly every other bread on this list is available widely, with spots on the shelves at Kroger, Walmart, and other grocery stores across the country. That exclusivity could have sent Trader Joe's bread farther down the ranking, but it's hard to argue against a product that is not only delicious but very reasonably priced.

At $4.49 a loaf, Trader Joe's bread is one of the most affordable options you can get. If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, or at least one reasonably close to you, making the trip out to get a loaf of their gluten-free, white sandwich bread will definitely be worth it. Now, Trader Joe's bread is one of the smaller options on this list. Its size resembles Udi's more than Schär, but its taste transcends both of those options. Unlike any of the other breads up until this point, Trader Joe's tastes like regular bread, especially in the crust. On top of everything else, Trader Joe's gluten-free bread is also dairy, soy, and nut-free.

Unlike other brands on this list, Schär really leans into their reputation as a bakery. Not only do they make really good white bread, they also make other carb-heavy products that emphasize the company's ability to make rich gluten-free food. Schär makes ciabatta rolls, baguettes, bagels, crispbread, crostini, pizza crust, and table crackers.

Their bread comes in six flavors: Artisan Baker 10 Grains & Seeds, Multigrain, White, Deli Style, and Deli Style Seeded. What makes Schär stand out is they don't just use the same rice flour recipe as everyone else. No, they've instituted their own formula, one that's a mixture of sourdough, millet, and quinoa. Though the texture of the crust can sometimes be a tad rubbery, the taste more than makes up for it, resembling that of bakery bread greatly.

With over 1,600 ratings on Amazon, 72% of them are 5-star, the highest number from any entry on this list so far. One reviewer lauded the bread's "great taste and texture," while another customer wrote that it's "the only GF [bread] that I have found that I like. It tastes like my mother's homemade bread." Available in nearly every Walmart in the country, Schär is one of the more accessible gluten-free bread brands on the market today. As an added bonus, they've got a pretty great taste, too.

If this was a ranking of the best gluten-free frozen pizzas, Against the Grain would win in a landslide. Since it's just about bread, the company will have to settle for 3rd place. Surprisingly, Against the Grain doesn't offer a loaf of bread option. That doesn't detract from their placement in the echelons of gluten-free bread mastery, though.

Along with delicious frozen pizzas, the company also offers baguettes, rolls, country rolls, pita bread, and hot dog buns. The baguettes are the cream of the crop for Against the Grain. They are sold frozen, but after spending a few minutes in a hot oven, they become a rich odyssey of gluten-free goodness. The outside is perfectly crunchy while the inside is spongy and delicious. At the time of this writing, at Walmart, a two-pack of baguettes costs $9.00, while the rolls cost $8.59 on Instacart. Against the Grain also stocks products in local and e-commerce grocery stores, like Heinen's Fine Foods and Thrive Market.

The taste of Against the Grain's bread products are some of the best on this list, but, like Trader Joe's, accessibility and availability is an issue. If you can find the baguettes or rolls in stores, buy as many as you can. You won't regret it, as the taste is unforgettable. One reviewer on Amazon said that Against the Grain makes "the most incredible baguettes and pizza I have ever eaten, even when I was eating gluten," while another customer claimed that the baguettes "have the texture of real, [gluten] bread."

Out of all of the gluten-free brands across the board, Udi's is likely the most recognizable one and for good reason. Udi's makes high-quality and affordable bread products for gluten-free folks, and there's a reason they are in so many stores. The taste is delectable, though the products are made with egg and will alienate any consumers who are egg-free along with being gluten-free.

Along with selling frozen pizza, French dinner rolls, French baguettes, hamburger and hotdog buns, Udi's offers seven types of sandwich bread: Hearty Sprouted Grains, Hearty 7 Seeds & Grains, Delicious Soft White, Cinnamon Raisin, Omega Flax & Fiber, Millet-Chia, and Delicious Whole Grain. One loaf costs $4.92 at Walmart and $5.99 at Target at the time of this writing, making Udi's one of the most cost-effective brands you can buy.

A downside to Udi's is the size of their bread slices and the fact that the bread is sold frozen. They are one of the smallest, if not the absolute smallest, loaves on the market, and thawing the bread out can sometimes dampen the texture. Nonetheless, Udi's makes some of the best bread across the board. On Amazon, one reviewer called the bread "excellent," while another customer said that Udi's is better than the other brands they've purchased.

Against all odds, Canyon Bakehouse has proven to be one of the best gluten-free breads on the market and, in our eyes, they are the Celiac-friendly champions through-and-through. No other gluten-free bread available rivals regular bread better than Canyon Bakehouse. They've perfected the recipe and made an accessible, delicious, and affordable option for folks who can't eat gluten, soy, or nuts.

Canyon Bakehouse offers a plethora of bread flavors, including Mountain White, 7-Grain, Hawaiian Sweet, Country White, Ancient Grain, Multigrain, and Honey Style White. They are easily the most diverse bread you can buy, though not every store will carry every vaiety the company offers. Nonetheless, if you have the option of buying a loaf of Canyon Bakehouse bread, don't squander the opportunity. If you've been looking for a bread that greatly resembles gluten-filled bread, look no further.

It's not the cheapest gluten-free bread available, with a price tag of $6.18 per loaf at the time of this writing, but its taste outruns every other bread available. On Amazon, one customer called Canyon Bakehouse "the best tasting GF bread I've found," while another reviewer lauded it as "the best gluten free bread on the market." The bread looks, feels and tastes like real, gluten-filled bread. It keeps a good consistency and doesn't fall apart while you're using it, whether it's toasted or not.