Though hummus — a tasty dip or spread made from chickpeas — is available in almost every supermarket, I’ve often wondered which store-bought version is the best.
To find out, I bought hummus from Whole Foods, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Wegmans and compared them.
Here’s how each spread stacked up, from worst to best.
I started with Trader Joe’s organic hummus.
For the sake of this comparison, I chose Trader Joe’s plain organic hummus over the Mediterranean-style and roasted garlic options.
Out of all the hummus I tried, this one looked the driest and least vibrant in color.
I thought Trader Joe’s organic hummus was mediocre.
The hummus wasn’t unpleasant, but the texture was mealy rather than creamy. I thought there was too much cumin, and it needed a squeeze of lemon.
Overall, it was good, but the flavor wasn’t all that exciting. I’d buy it again if I were in a pinch, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to find it.
The Kirkland Signature roasted pine nut hummus looked delicious.
Costco sells packs of snack-sized Kirkland Signature hummus, but I selected the 34-ounce organic roasted pine nut variety for this comparison.
The tub of hummus was rimmed with a layer of oil and topped with pine nuts, herbs, garlic, and roasted peppers.
I’m not sure the Kirkland Signature hummus would be a crowd-pleaser.
Out of all the hummus brands I tried, this option tasted the most bland without mixing in the toppings. I also found it to be a bit grainy.
I thought mixing the toppings into the hummus made it look less appetizing, but the additional oil and prominent red peppers improved the flavor.
I enjoyed this hummus, but I could imagine it being divisive. For example, I already knew my kids wouldn’t like it because of its red pepper flavor. So, I’d opt for a more traditional hummus if I were serving others.
The 365 original hummus from Whole Foods looked pretty basic.
My local Whole Foods had a broad selection of hummus, including a handful of store-label 365 choices.
The 365 original hummus had a nice color, looked creamy, and came without any toppings.
I thought the 365 hummus was great.
The 365 option was everything I could reasonably hope for in a grocery store hummus. It was flavorful and had the earthiness of tahini, distinct notes of cumin, and a velvety texture.
This hummus was good enough to buy again. In fact, I won’t even bother trying Whole Foods’ other options.
The Wegmans hummus came with a garlic and chickpea topping.
The Wegmans I visited had an overwhelming selection of store-brand hummus, including dill pickle, bagel, and jalapeño cilantro options.
Though all of them looked delicious, I decided to stick to the simplest-looking hummus for the sake of this taste test.
The hummus from Wegmans was my favorite.
Wegmans’ hummus was a cut above the competition from the first bite. Even before I mixed in the roasted garlic and chickpea topping, this spread stood out for its moist, creamy texture and bright, citrusy tang.
With the garlic mixed in, it was undoubtedly the best hummus I’ve ever found at a supermarket — and better than plenty of dips I’ve had at restaurants. I finished the container of Wegmans’ hummus the same day I did this taste test.
My nearest Wegmans is a 40-minute bike ride away, but I’ll make that trip for this hummus again.
This story was originally published on March 6, 2024, and most recently updated on March 30, 2026.
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