GFF Faves: The Best Gluten-Free Crackers
We crunched and munched more than thirty kinds of gluten-free crackers to bring you the very best gluten-free crackers to buy. Pair them with your favorite cheeses, add them to your appetizer tray or holiday spread, or eat them straight from the box. Whatever the case, these gluten-free crackers are worth every crumb. Read on for our top picks in three categories: Classic, Cheese and Artisanal.
Classic Crackers
BLUE DIAMOND ALMOND NUT- THINS HINT OF SEA SALT
These round crackers are ultra thin, light, and crisp with mild nutty-salty flavor; rice flour is the first ingredient; non-GMO, kosher; contains milk; amazon.com
BRETON GLUTEN FREE ORIGINAL WITH FLAX
Buttery, flaky, round and seeded with classic appeal, this light but sturdy cracker has visible flax and sesame seeds and is neutral tasting enough to go with any topping; kosher; contains soy, milk, corn and sesame seeds; amazon.com
CRUNCHMASTER MULTI-GRAIN CRACKERS SEA SALT
Whole-grain, vegan, thin, crispy, light, and salty, these savory squares make a fine snack or cheese partner and have slightly sweet brown rice and sesame flavors; non-GMO, certified GF; amazon.com or store locator
CRUNCHMASTER GRAIN FREE CRACKERS, LIGHTLY SALTED
Light-as-a-feather, these snappy, crispy, salty, grain-free crackers have a hint of coconut flavor; non-GMO, certified GF; contains coconut; Amazon or store locator
GLUTINO ORIGINAL TABLE CRACKERS
These classic neutral-flavored crisps are our preferred Saltine substitute; kosher, certified gluten free; amazon.com or store locator
MARY’S GONE CRACKERS ORIGINAL
Organic, non-GMO, whole-grain, vegan, and kosher these seeded rounds have rich, earthy flavor and notable crunch. Contains 4g plant-based protein and 3g fiber per serving. Hearty, nutritious, non-GMO, organic and crunchy with big seed taste; certified GF, kosher; contains soy; amazon.com or store locator
MARY’S GONE REAL THIN CRACKERS SEA SALT
These smallish rectangular crackers have a crunchy, sturdy texture and just barely sweet flavor; they pair well with sharp cheeses, but great solo too; non-GMO, organic, certified GF, kosher; amazon or store locator
MILTON’S CRISPY SEA SALT BAKED CRACKERS
A cross between a cracker and a chip, these salty, neutral-flavored crisps are seriously addicting. They are slightly puffed with an uneven surface, but can easily hold up to a cheese slice or a dip. Our preferred way to enjoy them is right out of the bag; also available in several other flavors; certified GF, non-GMO, kosher; amazon.com or store locator
SCHÄR GLUTEN FREE TABLE CRACKERS
Non-GMO, Saltine-like, light, flaky, lactose- and preservative-free, and these salty rectangles are perfect for crumbling over soup. certified GF; contains soy; may contain tree nuts; amazon.com or store locator
SIMPLE MILLS FINE GROUND SEA SALT ALMOND FLOUR CRACKERS
These wholesome, almond-flour crackers do the trick as a currier for cheese or spread or even a stand-along munchable snack and come with 3 grams of protein per serving. They resemble off-limits Wheat Thins in appearance, but have a lingering garlic-onion aftertaste; certified GF, non-GMO, grain-free, paleo-friendly, kosher; contains almonds; amazon.com or store locator
ABSOLUTELY GLUTEN FREE GRAIN FREE FLATBREADS, ORIGINAL
These crispy, toasty rectangular crackers are true to their name–flat, and ready for any toppings you care to add. They are neutral-tasting, slightly salty and delicate–a cross between a saltine and matzah; certified GF, soy-, corn- and rice-free; kosher; amazon or store locator
Cheese Crackers
CRUNCHMASTER BAKED RICE CRACKERS, WHITE CHEDDAR
Crisp and light, rice-based, and coated with addictive salty-cheddar powder, these widely available crackers are perfect for snacking on their own; certified GF, kosher; contains milk; amazon or store locator
SIMPLE MILLS FARMHOUSE CHEDDAR ALMOND FLOUR CRACKERS
Similar in flavor, texture and size to “Cheez-Its” but with more wholesome ingredients, these salty, cheesy squares add delicious crunch to lunchboxes and snack time and are the ideal accompaniment to a bowl of tomato soup. Made with almond flour, they contain 4 grams of protein per serving; certified GF, non-GMO, grain-free, kosher; contains almonds, milk; amazon.com or store locator
GLUTINO CHEDDAR CRACKERS
Round and crisp-crumbly, these pretty crackers are less cheddar-y and more flaky, buttery, and Ritz-like; contains milk, soy, eggs; amazon.com or store locator
Artisanal Crackers
MAINE CRISP SAVORY FIG & THYME CRISPS
Made in Maine from buckwheat flour, these small, loaf-shaped, and pricey cheeseboard-worthy crisps are ultra-thin, deep brown and earthy like the crisp edges of a Thanksgiving stuffing. Bits of chewy figs and crunchy walnuts add a ton of texture and flavor, as does a kiss of maple syrup. They also contain flax seed and hemp hearts, making them a relatively healthy snack that pairs perfectly with soft goat cheese, brie, or a jam, but is also great straight from the box; non-GMO; kosher; available in four flavors; amazon or store locator
CULT CRACKERS CLASSIC SEED CRACKERS
Super-crunchy, wholesome and seedy, these thick, square crackers will hold up to any cheese or dip; Hand-baked in a gluten-free kitchen in Berkeley, California, they contain 4 grams of plant-based protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving; organic, contains coconut; buy online or store locator
NEW BEAT QUINOA CRACKERS
These artisan quinoa gluten-free crackers are available in four varieties and hold up beautifully to dips, cheeses, nut butters and even ice cream (think slightly-salty-slightly-sweet ice cream cone—it’s amazing!). Although pricey, there’s merit behind the cost; these bookmark-shaped bites are handcrafted using wholesome ingredients like organic quinoa, nuts, seeds, herbs and honey; organic ingredients; amazon or New Beat Foods
Updated October 2021
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35 Comments on “GFF Faves: The Best Gluten-Free Crackers”
Are there any wheat, dairy, nightshade,nut free saltine crackers?
Good question. I’ll stay on the lookout!
Erika – Thanks for the list. You should test Skinny Crisps. They’re super tasty, with a base of chick peas and almonds, plus a wide range of flavors from savory to sweet. https://skinnycrisps.com/
Thanks! I will!
Check out Shar’s Table Crackers. Those are buttery and light enough to be reminiscent of saltines to me 🙂
I love them too!
I know it may sound crazy, buying a “kosher” cracker when I’m not even Jewish but my favorite cracker, I practically live on is Yehuda Matzo Matzo Squares Gluten-Free 10.5 oz. What I find interesting is, they’re gluten free, but they aren’t certified kosher. You would think in the long run the kosher was more important than gluten free. Of course there are the regular ones with wheat but I can’t have those of course. And to the best of my knowledge, they really are shipped from Israel. It’s the ONLY excuse for the outrageous price they are and which always seems to be rising of course.
Lance has the best gluten free crackers comparable to townhouse and ritz they are the only ones i use now!
All I want to know is, which of these can I use to dip hummus without them falling apart?
All of them!
Gluten Free is super important. but…..ALSO high fiber! Back to Nature has an Adzuki Bean w/sea salt cracker that is Gluten Free AND also 14% fiber! This cracker is yummy; have been buying for a couple of years. Problem is they are no where to be found on the east coast anymore! Yikes! A couple of places in Texas have them.
Mary’s Gone Crackers just introduced Super Seed, Lemon Dill. It is Gluten Free and 11% fiber; not as tasty as the Adzuki but is definitely a healthy cracker.
I’ve not yet taken the time but suspect the crackers on above list are probably zero or 1% – 4% fiber. We need more fiber. I’ll bet the crackers on above list taste good though so thank you!
As time goes on, probably more attention is going to be paid to fiber content in food. High fiber prevents colon issues (polyps, lesions, the ‘c’ word!). Issues which, as medicine is discovering, are preventable.
I shall pursue recipes for crackers which are gluten free and high fiber.
Sorry to babble!
Kris! Love this comment. Thank you! You are so right about fiber. In fact, we have an article about its importance, especially on a GF diet. You can find it here. You’re also right about many of the crackers we recommend not being super high fiber. This is because we rated crackers based on taste. I believe in a balanced diet and that if and when you eat food like crackers, which are not really the place to turn for primary sources of nutrition, you eat the ones that totally satisfy and then turn to recipes made with whole foods for the majority of nutrition. I love your recommendations and will try them because the optimal scenario is a cracker that tastes amazing and is loaded with nutrition. Thank you!
I really like your suggestions. GF stuff being pricey it’s nice to have the reviews of what is good! There is one cracker that I love that didn’t make your list. Absolutely Gluten Free Flatbread, which is a cracker that is long and rectangle. They are so good. They also have an original/plain. They are light and crunchy and do not overpower whatever you top them with. They aren’t the easiest cracker to find, which is sad, but I load up when I visit my sister in Pismo Beach. California Fresh Market carries them!
Thank you so much for this! We’ve generally kept lists to things that one can either find in stores locally or order by mail. but we will see if there’s a way to get our hands on these and see if you can mail-order them!
Thank you for this list. I also have a cracker that did not make your list. It is the Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers Fine Ground Sea Salt. There are several flavors but i have only had the Fine Ground Sea Salt version. I have ordered them from Amazon and have purchased from Sprouts.
You’re right! Those are yummy and we should add them! Thanks for letting us know!
I agree with the vote for Lance GF crackers. Best of the Best. Closest to Ritz.
George Kirlin
The sesame crackers are a costco item, however, were not on the shelf this week! I would like to recommend the recents finds at Costco: Sonoma Creamery Pepper Jack Crisps, Rhythm organic beet chips w/ sea salt, Karen’s Gym Seaweed Bugak Chips! Also the (Down the Eten Path) crisps w/ purple sweet potatoes have a pretty purple color woven into them – w/ an essentially rice cracker texture!
Thank you for the wonderful recommendations, Roxy!
https://www.miltonscraftbakers.com/gluten-free-everything-crackers
delicious, light, can be eaten like a potato chips, great for dipping, too.
I agree about the Simple Mills crackers; the plain salted ones are yummy, and so are the cheddar crackers.
You left out one of the best brands! Back to Nature Multi-seed…. they are amazing!
Thanks for the tip. We’ll try them!
One of my favorites is the Breton gluten free with flax! While they only have 1g of fiber, they are so similar to the original Breton crackers in flavor and texture, which is important to me as well. I also like the Glutino crackers, but often find that I have to search at a couple of stores for some of my favorite gf products which can be time consuming.
Thanks for all your efforts at sharing. I just read your article of Fiber and am trying to incorporate more natural fiber into my daily intake.
I love Glutino Cheddar Cheese crackers. The reason being is I have a squash recipe and it calls for Ritz crackers. Naturally I had to sub the cracker out. So I bought the Glutino cheddar cheese cracker. It made such a difference everyone loved it they didn’t like the Ritz cracker people that are not gluten-free. They said the other cracker had more taste gave the recipe more flavor.
Awesome, Patti! Thanks for the feedback and sharing your story.
We love those crackers, too! And we’re glad the fiber article helped! It is really important, and fun if you find yummy recipes with good amounts of fiber.
I have to go with Everybody eating. They have some amazing flavors of flat bread creamers and then just regular crackers. I live off the cheese crackers and soup.
Love the list.
We make pretty delicious gluten free crackers here at Top Seedz (of course I’m slightly biased). Can I send some to you to try? I would love to give your readers a discount code to try them too.
All of our crackers are Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher and USDA organic certified.
I love 2s company wafer crackers. Very thin and simple so you can really appreciate the flavor of cheese. Especially soft cheeses.
Which crackers are less salty? I find some try to make up for flavor by using way too much salt and prefer lower sodium products for taste and health. Thank you for suggestions.
My favorite is Crunchmaster. I have buying these for years. They are great for anything.
Good question! They all seem to hover around or above 230mg per serving. But Cult Crackers are at 200mg and Abolutely Gluten-Free are significantly less, so maybe try them!
Thank you! We’ll try them!
The Maine Crisps with buckwheat and fig are my new fave. Similar to the Rainforest Crackers that are not gluten feee. The price points are similar so not for every day but a nice addition to a cheeseboard.