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Think Twice Before Buying Whole Foods' Take On This Italian Cake

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak Narayanan) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Whole Foods offers a range of cake options, but there's one popular Italian dessert that our taster suggesting you never add to your cart.

What Whole Foods Does With Unsold Food Products

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

What happens to unsold food at Whole Foods? Read about the grocery chain's approach to food waste, local donations, and environmental sustainability.

What To Know About Whole Foods' 'Try Before You Buy' Policy

staff@tastingtable.com (Will Godfrey) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Whole Foods offers a "try before you buy" policy that allows customers to pick and choose which products they take home. Here's what you should know about it.

Whole Foods' Berry Chantilly Cake Is Great, But Don't Skip This Other Berry Slice From The Bakery

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Love Whole Foods' Berry Chantilly Cake? Discover another fruit-forward bakery treat that Whole Foods customers say is worth adding to your cart.

7 Whole Foods Cake Slices To Buy And 6 To Skip

staff@tastingtable.com (Annie Fitzgerald-Chambers) — Tue, 26 May 2026 21:20:00 +0000

You don't have to commit to a whole cake at Whole Foods. We tried 13 of its cake slices to see which ones were worth buying and which to skip.

7 Whole Foods Bakery Cookies, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Annie Fitzgerald-Chambers) — Mon, 25 May 2026 09:20:00 +0000

Whole Foods sells a surprisingly wide range of bakery cookies with very different textures and flavors. Some are worth every penny, while others fall short.

I Tried And Ranked 9 Mexican Cheese Blends

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Wed, 20 May 2026 20:20:00 +0000

Which brand makes the best Mexican cheese blend? We ate nine options to figure out the best, most flavorful blend, and the answer may surprise you.

The Best Bakery Bread From Whole Foods Is A Japanese Staple

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:10:00 +0000

Not stopping at the baked goods section of Whole Foods would be a grave mistake, and not picking up a loaf of this bread would be an even graver one.

9 Sliced Cheese Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:20:00 +0000

We tasted various brands with sliced cheese offerings to see which makes the best, creamiest option that doesn't break when you take it from the package.

Avoid This Bland Whole Foods Sausage That'll Ruin Your Barbecue's Flavorful Vibe

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Sat, 16 May 2026 03:40:00 +0000

Generally speaking, Whole Foods carries delicious, high-quality foods of all kinds. There is one sausage variety however, that lacks flavor.

Does Whole Foods Actually Bake Its Own Bread, Or Does It Come In Frozen?

staff@tastingtable.com (Michelle Welsch) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Many people love buying bread and other baked goods from Whole Foods without realizing whether the bread is baked fresh on site every day.

The Whole Foods Steak Cut That's Better Left Out Of Your Cart

staff@tastingtable.com (Julia Holland) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:30:00 +0000

Whole Foods is renowned for its butcher counter. While there are many delicious cuts of steak to choose from, we recommend you skip this one.

The Worst Store-Bought Egg Bites Come From A Chain Known For High-Quality Food

staff@tastingtable.com (Laura Oakley) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0000

To help you choose the best bites for your breakfast, we ranked 11 store-bought egg bites.

Whole Foods Or Publix? Which Store Wins The Produce Battle

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Regina) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Shoppers need to consider freshness, variety, and cost (both in-store and delivery) in their produce shopping, and one of these two chains wins on all counts.

The Whole Foods Dinner Deal That Gets You 4 Meals For $35

staff@tastingtable.com (Allison Forsyth) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:10:00 +0000

Next time you're rushing home from work skip the drive-thru and hit up Whole Foods for this customizable, delicious, and nutritious option.

7 Shredded Cheese Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0000

Shredded cheeses offer plenty of convenience, but are they tasty? We sampled a couple of options from seven brands to test the flavor and quality.

We Tried 8 Grocery Store Bakery Cinnamon Rolls — The Best Are $2.50 Apiece, But So Worth It

staff@tastingtable.com (Deb Kavis) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Though a somewhat pricey offering, Tasting Table determined that the Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls from this store are the best of all grocery store offerings.

The Best Store-Bought Take-And-Bake Pizza Is A Cheese Lover's Dream Come True

staff@tastingtable.com (Holly Tishfield) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +0000

For cheese lovers looking for the best store-bought take-and-bake pizza offering out there, don't sleep on this frozen offering.

4 Whole Foods Meats To Buy And 3 To Avoid

staff@tastingtable.com (Samantha Maxwell) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0000

Whole Foods has a wide selection of tasty eats and fun snacks, but we went back to basics to try out some of the meat options. Here's what's worth buying.

12 Whole Foods Bakery Breads, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Meredith Burkhart) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Whole Foods has tons of breads in its bakery, but which of its loaves are worth buying? We tested 12 breads and ranked them from worst to best.