For a long time, the best Greek yogurt was whatever brand your grocery store carried. The choice was easy. But now there are many, many, many Greek yogurt brands, all boasting high protein and tangy flavor. So, what is the best Greek yogurt? We tasted nearly 20 different types of Greek yogurt over the course of two taste tests to find out.
This was an eye-opening experience for me. I came into it thinking every plain Greek yogurt would taste the same, give or take some differences in liquidity. But I was wrong. Some Greek yogurt is extremely tangy, some is almost sweet, and some leans savory. Some is thin, while some is so thick it’s practically cheese.
Here’s what I was looking for in the best Greek yogurt brand: The best tasting Greek yogurt should be tangy and tart but not to the point of making you pucker. It should be creamy—even the best nonfat Greek yogurt should be creamy. It should taste like milk—and if you don’t think milk has a flavor, you need to drink better milk. And, finally, the best Greek yogurts should be useful—you should be able to eat them plain or in a parfait or in tzatziki sauce or on a baked potato in place of sour cream. The best Greek yogurt should be a staple in your fridge.
Whether you’re looking for the best nonfat Greek yogurt or the best full fat Greek yogurt, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best Greek yogurt brands making the best plain Greek yogurt out there. (And if you’re looking for the best Greek yogurt flavors, we ranked those, too.)
Note: We didn’t include the best low fat Greek yogurt on this list because none of them were up to snuff. If you’re buying Greek yogurt, go for the best full fat Greek yogurt or the best nonfat Greek yogurt. It’s not worth messing around with those containers of 2%.
- Fage BestSelf Lactose Free
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If you’re not trying to avoid lactose, keep reading. This is not the best Greek yogurt for you. But if lactose gives you trouble, Fage is the best Greek yogurt brand you can find. Their lactose free yogurt is very creamy and it leans savory (so it’s a perfect base for dips or to use on baked potatoes or in burritos). It’s not very tangy, unfortunately (there’s a touch upon first taste but not a lot), but it’s still much more convincing than any dairy-free Greek yogurt we’ve tried. So if you’re deciding between vegan Greek yogurt and this lactose free Greek yogurt, choose this.
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- Simple Truth Strained Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
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Kroger’s store brand Greek yogurt is tangy and smooth. It’s a classic, standard Greek yogurt. And that means it’s the best Greek yogurt to use as a base for a loaded parfait. Add some berries, add some granola, and make yourself a fancy parfait with this pick. It’s a cushy white couch of a yogurt awaiting your decorative throw pillows of toppings.
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- Great Value Greek Plain
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If you don’t love Greek yogurt’s tangy, tannic, mouth-drying quality, Walmart’s Greek yogurt is the best Greek yogurt you could ask for—and it’s cheap! It’s mildly sweet and extra-creamy. It’s great for making desserts or breakfasts that feel like desserts.
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- Chobani Non-Fat Plain
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Chobani Greek yogurt is the old reliable. It’s the brand you’ll find in most grocery store fridges. And, guess what? It’s good! It’s worthy of that placement. It’s a solid nonfat Greek yogurt—perfect for stirring with granola (or avocado, chili crisp, and soy sauce, my toppings of choice). But the best part about it is that you can’t tell that it’s nonfat. It’s tart and lemony and deliciously thick with just a touch of salt on the finish. It’s downright decadent for a nonfat yogurt.
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- Oikos Blended Greek Yogurt
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“This tastes like the best parts of cream cheese,” one taster remarked. It’s a good description. The yogurt is light—it almost tastes like it was freshly whipped—but still very creamy. It’s surprisingly creamy for a nonfat Greek yogurt. It still is undeniably Greek in flavor, but goes very light on the tang and the tartness. It’s the best nonfat Greek yogurt for a light and absolutely delicious breakfast.
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- Greek Gods Plain Traditional
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You want Greek yogurt? No, I mean, do you want Greek yogurt? This is the best Greek yogurt brand to really lean into Greek yogurt’s Greekness. Greek Gods spells their name with sigmas instead of e’s and has a trident on the label along with a “meander” motif (look it up, I did). That is Greek. Luckily, it’s also good. It has a rustic feel and high milk fat, leading to an almost ricotta-esque quality. You can spread this Greek yogurt on toast. Or use it in place of ricotta in a lasagna. Or, of course, you can enjoy it for breakfast with a spoon. It’s your call. The brand has trademarked the description of “All taste. No tang.” And I agree it does have a great taste. But there’s definitely a little tang. It needs the tang, otherwise it wouldn’t taste Greek.
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- Fage 5%
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If you’re looking for the best tasting Greek plain yogurt for an almost healthy dessert, look no further. Fage’s full fat Greek yogurt is extremely thick and creamy and downright decadent. In my old, very Greek New York City neighborhood, there was a taverna that would serve Greek yogurt with cherries in syrup for dessert. This is the yogurt I would use to recreate that dessert at home. It’s also the yogurt I would give someone to convince them to skip nonfat Greek yogurt and go full fat instead. While I stand behind the best nonfat Greek yogurts on this list, the full fat Greek yogurts like this one are just so much better.
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- Straus Whole Milk Organic Greek Yogurt
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Yogurt enthusiasts, take note. This tastes like homemade yogurt—like something rich with bacteria and enzymes. You can practically feel your gut microbiome flourishing. It has an almost Jell-O-like consistency—that scoop will hold its shape. And the flavor is complex. Sporked’s Jordan Myrick said it almost tasted like there was olive oil in the mix. I called out the grassy undertones and mild salinity. (I’m fancy like that.) This yogurt is something to talk about. Get your hands on it, ASAP.
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- Wallaby Aussie Greek Style Plain
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Who would have thought we’d have to go all the way to Australia to find the best Greek yogurt? (Okay, this company isn’t actually Australian—it’s based out of Colorado. But they make “Aussie inspired” Greek yogurt.) The “Aussie Greek style” yogurt is ultra-smooth and not overly tangy. It almost has a faint vanilla sweetness to it with a touch of grassiness (that’s a good thing—think of really good, really fresh milk), and it leaves you with a wonderfully creamy sensation. There’s no denying there’s fat in this yogurt, but you deserve full fat Greek yogurt—the best full fat Greek yogurt. Put another shrimp on the barbie then dip it into a dollop of this yogurt, because the Aussies are doing it right (or, at least, the Coloradans who once visited Australia and really liked the yogurt there are doing it right). I am holding back half a spork because it is the best tasting Greek yogurt we tried, but it’s not perfect. I want a little more acidity, that’s all.
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Best Lactose Free
Best for Parfaits
Best Dessert
Best Available Everywhere
Best Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Best Ricotta Replacement
Best Dessert
Best Artisanal
Best of the Best
Other Greek yogurt brands we tasted: Two Good, Fage 2%, Chobani Whole Milk, Stonyfield Organic Greek Yogurt, FAGE 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt, Kroger Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Sprouts Whole 5% Greek Yogurt, Kirkland Organic Greek Yogurt, Trader Joe’s Greek Yogurt
