10 Cherry Tomato Brands, Ranked

If you've ever stood in the produce department of your grocery store and wondered which cherry tomato brand to buy, you're not alone. There are different varieties and numerous factors to consider when making this decision, and people sometimes make mistakes when they're buying produce. One thing's for certain when it comes to different cherry tomato brands — they're not all created equal. Some well-known brands, despite all the hype, simply aren't all that. But how do you know which brand is the best?

When shopping for cherry tomatoes at the grocery store or supermarket, don't be afraid to ask the staff some questions about the different brands they sell. Of course, with so many people ordering their food online and having it delivered to them these days, you're not always able to ask someone for advice on which brand to buy. It's best to consider the cost-to-benefit ratio when deciding how high up the price chain to go, but to do that you're going to need more information on the various brands out there.

Since things aren't as simple as they might appear when choosing your cherry tomatoes, we've ranked 10 brands from worst to best.

Del Cabo's cherry tomatoes are smaller versions of heirloom tomatoes and they are visually appealing like their larger counterparts. However, reviewers were disappointed in these miniaturized versions for many reasons, including quality, flavor, and price. You can find them in most local grocery stores or order them from Amazon, though reviews on the website aren't exactly glowing. This is perhaps a bit surprising since most of Amazon's fresh produce comes from Whole Foods, which is considered high-end.

Some customers questioned how many of the tomatoes they got were legit heirlooms. "Each and every time what showed up was a container with red cherry tomatoes and only one or two token heirlooms, with about half covered in mold," wrote one unsatisfied customer. "So even if they were fresh they still were pretty much not heirlooms." Another customer said that they were "decent tomatoes but not as much flavor as the others," suggesting that there are better brands out there.

Other issues with Del Cabo cherry tomatoes include a higher sugar content and calorie count than some other varieties. A pint of these tomatoes is a serving size and contains 53.6 calories. It also packs 7.8 grams of sugar.

While they're technically grape tomatoes rather than cherry ones, if you're shopping for little tomatoes then you'll probably come across this product from Whole Foods Market. These tomatoes from the 365 range (a cheaper, in-house alternative to the more expensive brands) rated higher than our previous entry, but not by much. Customers on Amazon found them to be either over or underripe, and they complained that the tomatoes lacked flavor. One reviewer suggested that the time of year might have something to do with it. "Didn't have any taste," said the Boston-based shopper. "Maybe they'll be better in the Summer."

These tomatoes do get high marks for health, though. According to My Food Diary, a one-cup serving of 365 Whole Foods Market grape tomatoes has only 27 calories. You'll be getting calcium, iron, and potassium, as well as vitamin A and vitamin C — you can get 21% of your recommended vitamin C for the day from a cup of these tomatoes. However, despite all the health attributes these tomatoes have going for them, many reviewers were disappointed in the taste — or lack thereof — of this product. And when your tomatoes are tasteless, it doesn't matter how much or how little they cost.

Good & Gather is a private-label food brand available at Target. This option struggles with some of the same issues as Whole Foods Market's 365 tomatoes. Several reviews of this product on the Target website complain about mold on the tomatoes, from pickup to within a day of bringing them home. "Great for throwing at enemies, not good for eating," one customer quipped. "These tomatoes had mold on them when I picked them up."

Despite the complaints about mold, some found these tomatoes to be underripe on occasion. "These are OK, but definitely didn't receive nice sweet red ones, they were pretty unripe and bitter," said one underwhelmed customer. This problem has an easier solution, of course: Leaving them to ripen on the counter once you get home should do the trick. But if you bought them intending to use or eat them right away, that's far from ideal.

The customers who liked these tomatoes put that down to the taste. "Fresh, firm, flavorful," wrote one reviewer, while another called these tomatoes "little bombs of deliciousness." If you happen to get a good pack of Good & Gather cherry tomatoes, you'll likely enjoy them, though there are still better options out there.

When it comes to Signature Farms (a Safeway store brand) cherry tomatoes, opinion differs depending on the variety. Most of them are well-reviewed (in fact, most varieties sold on the Safeway website rate over a 4.5), but the thing that lets them all down is that they're somewhat overpriced, hence their place on our list. The best-reviewed variety is called Flavor Bomb Snacking Tomatoes, with a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. They're on the vine so they last longer, but they are "way more expensive compared to other grocery stores," said one reviewer.

The lowest-scoring option from Signature Farms' cherry tomato range — Wild Wonders Melody Snacking Tomatoes — have the coloring of heirloom tomatoes, and some positive reviews state that they even taste a bit like them. However, the negative reviews cite a high price point and a lack of flavor. One commented, "They didn't stay fresh as long as other brands. The flavor was okay, but not the summertime tomato flavor. The skin was a little bit tough."

Another option is the Signature Farms One Sweet Snacking Tomatoes variety. They're in the middle with 4.7 out of 5 stars, with most of the criticism based on them either arriving unfresh or not lasting for long enough. And, just like with the other options, price was also a factor for a lot of people. Even one of the positive reviews said that while they "liked the sweet taste, the firm texture," these tomatoes "could be a little cheaper."

Wholesum is an organic brand that has been growing in recent years. They have tomato greenhouses in Arizona and squash fields in Central America, according to the company's website. "We use site specific solutions to deliver a consistent supply of healthy and delicious organic produce year-round," reads the mission statement. Wholesum sells several different cherry tomato varieties. Poppies are cherry tomatoes on the vine. Darlings are an all-red snacking cherry tomato variety. Kaleidos are multicolored, heirloom-style cherry tomatoes. And Brites are two-toned tomatoes on the vine, half red and half yellow.

On Sprouts Farmers Market, the poppies are very popular, with a stellar rating of 4.91 out of 5 stars. "These are my favorite cherry tomatoes," said one happy customer. "They are mildly sweet and perfect as a snack or in a salad." What's more, these guys are nutritional powerhouses. One serving contains just 18 calories, 3 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of sodium (via Nutritionix), making them a great option. And they also contain 17% of the recommended amount of Vitamin A and 21% of the required amount of Vitamin C.

More people are embracing the idea of growing their own fruit and vegetables. If you want to grow your own cherry tomatoes but you don't know where to start, we recommend Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds, which, with a bit of love and care, will give you tomatoes that will make your friends jealous. Not only do they look great on the vine (they're almost tangerine in color), but they taste amazing, too.

"I've grown these two summers in a row," said on reviewer on Botanical Interests. "The first summer, I grew one plant, and they were an absolute hit. Second summer, I grew three, and had more delicious tomatoes than I knew what to do with, so gave tons away, and everyone else loved them too! I definitely recommend to all gardeners and tomato lovers." According to Backyard Gardener's Network, Sungold tomatoes are easy to grow and they are always desirable at farmer's markets. While the fruit from this plant tends to split easily and can be difficult to store while avoiding spoilage, there are more pros than cons. These include having a sweet flavor and yielding fruit early.

You probably weren't expecting to see canned options on this list, because who looks for canned cherry tomatoes? It might seem strange, but it's not that weird when you think about it — you probably buy fresh cherry tomatoes and canned tomatoes separately, after all. Mutti is an Italian company, and tomatoes are one of the things Italians do best, so these canned cherry tomatoes are surprisingly good.

Mutti is located in Parma (part of the region known as Food Valley in Italy) and the same family has been harvesting the land for 120 years. They grow, farm, and produce their own tomatoes, which undoubtedly contributes to the quality. In the case of their cherry tomatoes, these little diamonds in the rough aren't grown locally but are handled with the same care as the ones that are.

They rate high on our list of cherry tomato options, despite coming in a can. Customers love them, too. "Bright red with bursting flavor. Great for a quick sauce," said one reviewer, while another added: "I roasted these and added them to a soup. Delicious!!!" One happy customer even revealed that they give cans of Mutti cherry tomatoes as gifts, calling Mutti "the best brand in Italy."

This bargain store brand by Amazon scored high marks in review sections. Not only do these little gems come on the vine like their larger counterparts, but they also taste like real tomatoes and have a satisfying crunch to them, according to customers. One person particularly liked that they were flavorful and a bit crunchy, and that "they are less pricey than some of the other brand name cherry tomatoes," they wrote. "I only wish they were organic." 

Most of the reviews for these cherry tomatoes were excellent. It's important to note that Fresh is Amazon's store brand — and it's the only store brand to rate this high on the list. Most people were pleased with the flavor, quality, price, and the longevity of these cherry tomatoes. One reviewer went as far as calling these "the sweetest cherry tomatoes I have ever tasted," adding: "I couldn't resist eating a few whenever I needed something from the fridge. The few hot days we had recently called for light, cold plate suppers and the cherry tomatoes on the vine were definitely on the plates."

You may be more familiar with the grape size that they sell (better known as Cherubs), but NatureSweet offers a variety of different cherry tomatoes, too. The company's Glorys Cherry Tomatoes are actually "North America's top-selling cherry tomatoes for plenty of good reasons," says the NatureSweet website. "They are a versatile ingredient, great for adding to your favorite cooked dishes or meal, and we pick them at the peak of ripeness for the freshest taste year round." One reviewer said that these sweet and juicy tomatoes are "great to have in your fridge to add to any meal or salad." They also mentioned how affordable the Glorys are, making them a great option to always have on hand in your refrigerator.

NatureSweet's D'Vines are the company's take on cherry tomatoes on the vine, and they're also very well reviewed. "Great roasted with garlic and zucchini," said one satisfied customer. The taste is satisfying and they're good for you, as the company's website points out. They are "packed with beta carotene and Vitamin C, low sodium, cholesterol-free, and low calorie — all making the perfect snack." There's also the option to go for NatureSweet's Constellation Tomatoes, which is a mixture of Glorys, yellow Comets, and miniature heirloom Twilights.

Sunset makes a variety of cherry tomatoes. There are the Sweet Bites and Flavor Bombs, which both come on the vine. Sunset also makes a regular and an organic version of Wild Wonders, an heirloom-style cherry tomato in multiple colors ranging from yellow to red to brown. Across the board, this brand is very highly rated. A review on the Wild Wonders on Amazon said, "I love these colorful and tasty tomatoes in my salad. They make my salad so appetizing, and their flavor really enhances that taste!" Most purchasers were fans, and they liked that these tomatoes were organic.

The Sunset Sweet Bites did equally well, scoring 4.7 out of 5 stars on Amazon. As one reviewer raved, "They always have true tomato taste, every single batch. Summer and winter. We always get these. Worth every penny!" They may be more expensive than many of the other brands on our list, but it's hard to resist tomatoes that taste like candy and can get your kids to enjoy eating their fruits and vegetables. In general, Sunset's cherry tomatoes are worthy of their place at the top of our list and we recommend trying them on your next trip to the grocery store.