Popular Grocery Store Vegan Bread Ranked Worst To Best

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Bread is one of the most long-standing food staples known to man, spanning cross-culturally and generationally. In our modern times, it's made meal preparation as easy as it gets, for adults and children alike. It's no wonder then that bread manufacturers are looking for ways to expand their customer reach to those with dietary preferences and restrictions, like vegans. Gone are the days vegans have few options at the market outside of, well, vegetables. 

And now bread is no exception. For that reason, we've found the most popular vegan slices and discovered which loaf reigns supreme. We've taken into account the most important aspects of bread such as texture, taste, and versatility. Can it hold up well stuffed with thick slices of Tofurky, Daiya, and avocado? Can it taste delicious simply toasted with a pad of Myokos European Style vegan butter melted on top? Can we slather it with PB&J for our kiddos without them turning their nose up? These are all important things to know when investing in your next loaf of vegan bread.

Did somebody say protein bread that helps satiate hunger? That's exactly what Eat Me Guilt Free is saying about Protein Bread. This bread may look like any average and ordinary sliced bread on the shelf, but actually, it contains a whole host of health-promoting ingredients such as soy protein, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and apple fiber. One happy Amazon customer called it a "Must buy for vegans wanting low carb options." And since protein is a common challenge for vegans, it's a particularly helpful addition.

Unfortunately, not all customers were into their low-carb, vegan purchase. Common complaints among this group included price dissatisfaction, bread sliced being too small, and off-putting taste. While this product may definitely pull through for the niche low-carb, vegan crew, it seems to fall short for others who have less restrictive diets and are just looking for a comparable bread to make their favorite sandwiches with.

Like you might've guessed, Shibolim's Flax Bread packs a hearty helping of flaxseed. Because of the high flaxseed content, this loaf also boasts high protein content, high fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. But is this bread worth the hype? Top reviewers said the bread was tasty, hearty, and filling. But even these top reviewers had negative comments to make about the size.

One negative Amazon reviewer said, "The size of the bread was disappointing. It was not like a regular loaf of bread." Other top reasons this loaf disappointed customers were a sour taste and a soggy texture. It's likely the bread doesn't work well for simply pulling out of the package and eating cold, but needs to be toasted first before eating. This may limit the kinds of meals to make with it. While we love that this product is packed with health-promoting ingredients, we think perhaps flaxseed is better left for topping our smoothie bowls instead of baked into our bread.

If you're a gluten-free foodie who also happens to be vegan, you may consider purchasing the Gluten-Free Light Tapioca Loaf by Ener-G. Tapioca isn't the most common bread ingredient around, but many have adopted this loaf as a staple in their homes. Most of the positive commenters state the bread makes for delicious French toast, dry toast, and grilled sandwiches. It even passed the dunking test for grilled "cheeze" and tomato soup. Sounds pretty great, right?

It is unless what you really want is a cold sandwich like the classic PB&J with gooey globs of chunky jam and creamy peanut butter. In this case, the bread seems to just fall apart too easily for this kind of thick filling. In addition to the fragility, the bread slices are small, making it hard to feel like you're eating a regular-sized sandwich. Some Amazon reviewers couldn't get past the texture, which apparently seemed to dissolve in their mouth and taste like cardboard.

BFree is another gluten-free option for vegan folk. While other loaves of bread have fallen short in the looks department, BFree's Brown Seeded Sandwich Loaf is probably close to what you picture when you hear the words "bread loaf." It's free of most of the major allergens and, as the bag promises, has 3 grams of fiber per slice. It appears as if they've taken into consideration the common complaints of other vegan bread slices being too small because they advertise theirs as having longer slices. Additionally, it just looks better than many other vegan loaves of bread. The crust has a deep molasses brown color and is flecked with seeds.

While there seem to be more happy customers than dissatisfied ones, those who wouldn't become repeat customers left negative reviews on things like taste and texture. One Amazon customer said, "I bought this bread at Costco instead of Udi's gluten free bread that the store no longer carries. I am very disappointed with the flavor, very bland with bitter aftertaste."

Eatsane boasts many positive aspects of their vegan bread in their advertising, including being keto, having plant-based protein, and being free of preservatives and artificial ingredients. For the low-carb vegans, their Nuts & Seeds Recipe may be a dream come true. What's more, some customers rave about the freshness and flavor of the bread. Other positive comments gush over the fiber content and how healthy the bread seems.

While some love it, there are naysayers who are certain they'll never buy another loaf. Complaints include remarks about the size of the slices and the price. While many of these folks admitted the taste was good, they couldn't get past the fact that it cost a small fortune for miniature-sized bread. One Amazon user stated, "Taste is very good but I would not consider the slice full size. If you put it next to any regular sliced store bread it is definitely smaller. I would recommend it because of its taste. It is very pricey @ 10.66 a loaf."

Rudi's Organic Bakery offers a lot of gluten-free loaves, but as anyone who has taken a peek at the ingredients lists knows, those loaves are not vegan. That said, the company does have some vegan options, including the Country Morning White loaf. This particular bread is made of wheat flour, cane sugar, oat fiber, and potato flour, sunflower oil, sea salt, vinegar, yeast, starch, and gluten. Again, if you're a gluten-free vegan, this product wouldn't be for you. But if you don't restrict gluten, read on. 

This bread is highly popular due to its moist texture and versatility. One Amazon reviewer even compared it to traditional white bread stating, "Rudi's Organic Bakery Country Morning may well be the best bread there is for those times when only old-fashioned white bread will do. It stays moist and has a good crumb. It's my go to for everyday plain old toast when I'm not feeling quite up to snuff, for a quick French toast in the am, or for the nostalgia of a PB&J, or sandwich for day-after left-overs," via Amazon. There were a handful of negative remarks regarding bread size being too small but otherwise, this bread was deemed a winner by many.

Whole Foods brand 365 offers their version of white bread without the addition of any animal products. The main component of this bread is wheat flour, so it wouldn't be a good option for those with a gluten allergy. Those who loved the product wrote on Amazon that it tasted just like classic white bread and worked great for the perfect grilled "cheeze" or just plain toast. Sandwiches tasted fresh with this bread and the texture was soft and chewy. 

A big distinguishing factor between this bread and other vegan bread was the fact that people could eat it by itself without toasting or spreading anything on top to mask weird tastes and textures. Some customers indicated that the bread tasted sweet, which could be a positive or a negative. But overall this bread was a winner in taste, texture, and versatility. Just be prepared to pay the Whole Foods price tag for it.

Another Whole Foods bread loaf has made it on the list. 365's Multigrain Seed Bread got even higher marks than the last, thanks to the gorgeous, deep amber crust with flecks of oats and seeds sprinkled on top. It's made predominantly of a grain and seed blend including steel-cut oats, steel-cut wheat, flaxseed, millet seed, pumpkin seed, poppyseed, and other superfood ingredients.

While this loaf wouldn't work well for those with gluten allergies, it may be a dream come true for those who are looking to get more whole grains into their diet. There are few limitations or downsides to buying this bread; many stated it tastes just like any other delicious and fresh sliced bread. The texture is soft, yet hearty due to the seeds and grains. One of the few negative remarks this bread received on Amazon touched on its level of sweetness. While some were in favor of the flavor, others thought it was too much, making it less versatile overall.

La Brea Bakery has worked hard to bring France into your kitchen with the Take & Bake French Baguette. Each package comes with two baguettes which you can bake to warm perfection in your own oven. Once toasted, the bread forms a golden-brown crust on top, crispy on the outside and fluffy and light on the inside. The reason the company requires you to bake it is not because it's raw, but because it's frozen upon purchase. That means all you're doing in your own oven is thawing, heating, and toasting. 

Many of the Amazon reviews praise the fresh quality, the taste, the fact that it can be eaten on its own, the versatility, the crunch of the crust, and that it can be paired with even gourmet meals. The product's critics, on the other hand, believe the bread to be "too doughy," "a bit small," and "SUPER dense." You can't please 'em all.

Food For Life Flourless Sprouted 7 Grains Bread has seemingly amassed a cult following. This bread is organic, non-GMO, and sold frozen to ensure freshness. The top ingredients listed are sprouted wheat, malted barley, sprouted rye, sprouted barley, sprouted oats, and sprouted millet. Bread that contains sprouted ingredients can be harder to find, but this brand is in most markets located in the frozen food section. 

Happy customers praise the brand for offering a bread that's health-conscious. Those who love the product gave it high Amazon reviews for its hearty texture, "real natural flavor," and being "great both untoasted or toasted." What's more, some noted that it happens to be "a complete protein source" that pairs well with "honey, almond butter, cheese." Others, however, were not fans of the overall texture, describing the bread as being "very dense" and "like cardboard pulp."

Sara Lee Artesano Bakery Bread brings bakery-level quality to the bagged bread aisles of nearly every supermarket. Boasting thick cut slices, it's perfect for the most hearty recipes like French toast, garlic bread, sandwiches, and more. This bread is mostly made of wheat and barley flour and while it looks like delicious, fluffy white bread, it's anything but run-of-the-mill. 

Thousands of reviewers have given this bread a 5/5 star rating on Amazon. As one delighted reviewer put it, "I love this bread, I tried all kinds of bread, from nuts bread to bread with exotic ingredients like, sun flowers, black sesame seeds you name it. The texture is perfect for anything you want, my kids love it in peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or just cut it into squares and bake it with my favorite spread." Not only has the taste and texture appealed to many, but so has the price. While other bread loaves have seemingly charged too much, Sara Lee has won customers over with their reasonable price tag.

When an ingredient list runs long, the biggest concern for many is that the food is packed with artificial ingredients. Consumers needn't worry about that when they pick up a loaf of Dave's Killer Bread's 21 Whole Grains and Seeds. Dave's seemingly created its ingredient list with the most health-conscious foodie in mind. Whole grains, seeds, and sprouts make up the majority of what goes into this popular loaf. Amazon reviews praise the texture, moisture, versatility, slight sweetness, complex nutty flavor, and crispiness upon baking. What's not to love? Very little, apparently. This bread has amassed a loyal customer base who refuse to buy anything else in the bread aisle.

One self-proclaimed picky customer even said, "FINALLY a sliced bread that actually tastes like bread!!!! Coming from France, I am always desperate to find decent sliced bread in the US. All the brands I tried taste like chemical crap, gluten and sponge. When this brand popped up in our local grocery store, we gave it a try and YES! This is good. It tastes like bread should. It's great as is or toasted. This is our new go-to for sliced bread." If the size of each slice isn't quite what you're looking for, Dave's has you covered: The company also carries thin-sliced versions of their loaves. Clearly, Dave's Killer Bread has killed it in the bread-making game.