11 Aldi Breads That Customers Can't Get Enough Of

Aldi has a reputation for carrying a range of affordable, interesting, and reliable food products. Its no-frills marketing approach and streamlined inventory of fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable foods have helped the supermarket chain build a fiercely loyal customer base. But it doesn't just deliver the basics; Aldi also offers a knockout cheese department and an impressive selection of meat and seafood. New, seasonal, and limited-time offerings keep shoppers on their toes and make them excited to browse its aisles week after week, hoping to make a new discovery or see the return of an old favorite.

But one of Aldi's major successes is its bread department. The selection is thoughtful and complete, with a bread for nearly every occasion and application. From buns and baguettes to brioche and bistro bread, there's a lot of dough to go around. But when it comes to the top-tier options, it's best to trust the Aldi regulars. This list features customers' favorite breads and the many different ways they like to use them. After searching through dozens of threads, forums, and message boards, I was able to come up with a list of favorites that unquestionably deserve a place in your kitchen.

Aldi's Bistro Bread is the quintessential, all-purpose loaf. It's sturdy yet light, with a hearty crust and a fresh, doughy crumb. Many store-bought breads are either too dry or unnaturally soft, but this one is neither. Its interior tastes as close to homemade as you can realistically expect from a mass-produced product. But even better than the original, according to some Aldi shoppers, is the Specially Selected Bistro Multigrain Bread.

Although its front-of-package callout advertises that the bread is made with "2 Main Ingredients: Flour & Water," it does include a few extras to gently enhance its look, taste, and texture. But the most interesting addition is a multigrain and seed blend, which consists of millet, sunflower seeds, amaranth, flax seeds, and Kamut flakes. This collection of earthy ancient grains and seeds, along with rye and whole wheat flours, gives the bread a distinct nutty flavor that pairs well with smashed avocado, peanut butter, or a pat of room-temperature butter and fresh sliced radishes. Still, the most common application for its thin slices is grilled cheese, which you can quickly upgrade with some pulled pork, Greek olives, or an outer coating of mayonnaise.

Ciabatta, which means "slipper" in Italian, has a firm bite, approachable flavor, and strong, pliable crust. Because of its high water-to-flour ratio, ciabatta dough steams in the oven, creating its signature chewy craters. However, the dough is also notoriously sticky and difficult to work with. But thanks to Aldi's Specially Selected Asiago Cheese Ciabatta Rolls, you won't need to worry about oiling your fingers and sweeping up bread flour.

Aldi shoppers are generally fond of all the store's ciabatta breads, but they adore these fluffy rolls because of how great they are for sandwiches. One Facebook commenter recommends toasting the bread slightly before layering on the ingredients to keep the finished sandwiches from getting soggy. The Asiago cheese is another nice touch; it adds a punch of savoriness that pairs nicely with the relatively neutral ciabatta. But the best thing about these is their versatility. You can toast them and serve alongside tomato soup, use them as a base for a tuna melt, or, like one Redditor, enjoy the rolls with a few slices of turkey and a schmear of jalapeño cream cheese.

Aldi carries a number of unique and interesting items, including the L'Oven Fresh Blueberry Breakfast Bread. And don't take my word for it. Customers go bananas for this blueberry-studded, semi-sweet loaf, with one Redditor describing it as "a blueberry muffin in slice form." It's tasty straight from the package, but — unsurprisingly — it's even better when toasted and slathered with butter.

But this is just the beginning of what you can make. On Facebook, many commenters suggest using it as the base for French toast or a leveled-up PB&J, but some more ambitious home cooks recommend pairing it with classic sandwich ingredients like Brie and jam or bacon, lettuce, and tomato for a fun spin on the classic BLT. Others say that it's best with a simple layer of cream cheese. This breakfast bread is so in demand that Facebook users write that they "grab a loaf every time they have it" and pretty much buy out the supply as soon as they come in.

Aldi's Specially Selected Everything Sourdough doesn't deliver immense sourness, but it does impart a delightful lingering tang that pairs well with all sorts of sandwiches, spreads, and toppings. This isn't your average loaf of sourdough. What sets this one apart is the tantalizing layer of everything seasoning coating the crust. The toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, and garlic not only season each slice but also flavor any ingredient layered upon it.

Customers show a lot of love for this loaf online. On a Facebook post dedicated to the Specially Selected Everything Sourdough, users couldn't stop gushing over its taste, price, and quality, saying things like "This is the World's greatest, cleanest, best tasting, healthiest, cheapest bread by far," and "this is the best bread [ever]." Another Facebook user said, "awesome bread. .. buy 2 loaves right away, they run out fast." 

Sure, you can toast it or enjoy it as a base for sandwiches, but to take your sourdough one step further, one Aldi customer recommends using it as the base for homemade garlic bread. And if you simply can't get enough of this sourdough, another thrifty shopper suggests buying a few loaves at a time and freezing them with a paper towel to help absorb moisture.

The L'Oven Fresh Marbled Cinnamon Breakfast Bread is a true Aldi classic that straddles the line between breakfast and dessert. At around 160 calories per slice, it definitely leans more toward cake than your average bread, but who are we to judge when the product is so darn tasty? If you ever had cinnamon raisin bread growing up, this will hit every one of those nostalgic notes. The cinnamon and brown sugar swirl runs the length of the loaf without overwhelming the dough with cloying sweetness.

Aldi customers aren't at all put off by the high calorie count — not at all. This bread has a seriously devoted fanbase, with customers saying "this bread is amazing," and "It's my absolute favorite." In a Facebook post dedicated to the Marbled Cinnamon Breakfast Bread, users commented that they use it for French toast, with one saying that it tastes just like a cinnamon roll. The bread itself isn't particularly fluffy, which makes it great for soaking up the egg yolk, milk, and vanilla mixture. Some home cooks allege that toasting the bread beforehand is a step you shouldn't miss when making French toast, so it's worthwhile to try if you're using this Aldi bread for it, too. Others recommend cooking the French toast in the air fryer.

Brioche is of French origin, and as a result, isn't as common in American supermarkets as it is overseas. But Aldi is one of the few major chains that carries such an affordable and comprehensive collection of brioches, from hot dog buns and burger buns to bagels. And while a standard brioche loaf may be better suited for sandwiches or as an accompaniment to soups and salads, Aldi's Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Brioche is still an overwhelming fan favorite.

While the L'Oven Fresh Marbled Cinnamon Breakfast Bread walks the line between sweet and savory, the Chocolate Chip Brioche crosses it completely. One shopper noted, rather poetically, that it's "not regular bread ... soft, sweet, and dangerous in the best way." Online, customers have found many applications for this delicious bread. Some turn it into French toast, while others use it as the base for a sweet-and-savory prosciutto and Gouda grilled cheese. For a treat on the sweeter side, try using it in a bread pudding or, as another Facebook commenter suggests, toasted with peanut butter.

Most people are pretty familiar with naan, the flat, oblong bread that's baked until charred on the walls of a tandoor oven. Aldi's naan isn't exactly what you'd find at your local Indian restaurant, but shoppers say that it's as good as, or better than, other major brands. 

Aldi sells two sizes of naan. Its Specially Selected Original Naan Bread is like a typical pita or flatbread, making it perfect for quick toaster oven pizzas or as a wrap for shawarma. However, it's the store's Specially Selected Mini Naan that brings something special to the party.

In a Reddit thread highlighting all the uses for the Aldi mini naan, commenters shared recipes and suggestions ranging from butter chicken naan pizzas and gorditas to grilled cheese. But you don't even need to be that elaborate. Aldi customers say that they use the mini naan for dips or as the base of a simple pesto pizza; however, you can also use them in place of taco shells or as wrap for a mini breakfast burrito. Shoppers appreciate that you can easily freeze and reheat them with little loss in quality. The smaller size fits snugly in your toaster and crisps up quickly — just be careful not to burn it.

If you're minding your macros, the Aldi protein bread is for you. While it still contains carbohydrates, many customers see it as a healthier sandwich bread option. The package advertises 14 grams of protein and 6 grams of net carbs per two-slice serving. Its ingredient list starts with water, but is followed by wheat protein isolate, whole wheat flour, flax seeds, pea protein, and sunflower seeds, which is markedly different from your average white or whole-wheat bread.

Aldi discontinued the product a couple of years ago, but recently brought the L'Oven Fresh Protein Bread back with what appears to be a slightly new formula (the older packaging called out 10 grams of protein per slice). Still, customers are relieved to see it return. While there is some debate about the slice size, the general consensus is that the bread's dense texture and nutty flavor are great accents for simple sandwiches. To take a slice of this protein toast to the next level, try adding a few spoonfuls of cottage cheese, berries, chia seeds, and a light honey drizzle.

In the culinary world, there are a handful of iconic flavor pairings: peanut butter and jelly, apple and cinnamon, tomato and basil, and chocolate and strawberry, but equally worthy of this list is the combination of jalapeño and cheddar. This Southwest mashup is salty and savory, with a sweet vegetal note and looming heat. You'll see this flavor come up again and again: in scones, in grilled cheese, even stuffed into tater tots. But you rarely see jalapeño and cheddar in a supermarket sourdough.

The Specially Selected Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough is a relative newcomer to the Aldi bread scene, but it has quickly risen the ranks, and is already making major waves online with Aldi shoppers. Regular customers were already familiar with the store's sourdough, but this new variation has opened an entire universe of creative applications. One Reddit thread dedicated to the small-batch loaf has dozens of ideas, ranging from a classic grilled cheese and avocado toast to homemade croutons and next-level breakfast sandwiches. If you see a loaf, grab it; these puppies are in high demand.

The pretzel bun keeps coming in and out of fashion, but I always feel like it's a tasty departure from your typical hamburger bun or potato roll. Like a traditional pretzel, the uncooked dough is often boiled in a mixture of water and baking soda before baking, giving the finished bun its signature, slick sheen. This process adds a malty flavor, which is why it's a great foil to rich ingredients like juicy hamburgers and melted cheddar cheese.

And while they're marketed as hamburger buns, regular Aldi shoppers are using the L'Oven Fresh Pretzel Hamburger Buns for all types of sandwiches: ham and cheese, chicken salad, fried chicken, sloppy Joes, and even fried green tomatoes and bacon! If you've ever had a sandwich or burger on a pretzel bun, you may have experienced the bread falling apart mid-meal. Well, you don't have to worry about that with these. Customers on Reddit note that these buns are not only tasty but also sturdy enough to withstand virtually any sandwich or topping combination.

A good marble rye bread is a lost art. But what was once only reserved for diners and delicatessens has started to make a comeback. That being said, it's not always easy to find a quality marble rye on your average supermarket shelf, but Aldi has shown, once again, that it can deliver tasty renditions of iconic food products for a competitive price.

The L'Oven Fresh Swirled Marble Rye Bread can make all your old-school deli sandwich fantasies come true. On Facebook, Aldi shoppers say it's terrific as the base of a patty melt, liverwurst sandwich (just don't forget the mustard and onion), or a classic Reuben. And according to our own reporting, it's also the best sandwich bread for a quality roast beef sandwich. The one drawback, and this hasn't been confirmed by Aldi, is that the marbled rye may be a seasonal selection, with one Redditor commenting that it appears in March in preparation for St. Patrick's Day. The silver lining, however, is that this type of bread freezes well, with a few Aldi regulars reporting that it tastes just as good after a quick reheat in the toaster oven.

I referenced dozens of different Reddit threads, Facebook comments, and other online roundups and reviews to assemble this list. After reading through the thoughts and opinions of hundreds of shoppers, a few products emerged as obvious favorites.

After more research, I found more niche breads that were either seasonal or a little more unique. Many of the breads, specifically some of the sourdoughs and bistro breads, were always highly favored by customers, but I tried to include a varied selection of tastes, preparations, and bread types.