Brownie reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 122 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 31 posts to rank the best Brownie brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/chicagofood, r/Baking, r/glutenfree, r/denverfood, r/montreal. Top-rated brands include Ghirardelli (5.0/5), King Arthur (5.0/5), ALDI (4.3/5).
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Reviews122
Subreddits26
Posts31
Brands88
Products84
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#1
Ghirardelli
5.0
(14)
"Yes-- the Ghirardelli version is amazing."
"As is the Ghiradelli brownie mix from Costco. Stuff is fire!"
"The Ghirardelli brownie mix is AMAZING."
"You honestly can’t go wrong with a box of Ghiradelli brownies"
"The boxed Ghirardelli ultimate chocolate (the one with syrup, not the one with chips) freezes great."
"I make the Ghirardelli Triple Chocolate which I get from Costco and they are devoured EVERY time I bring them to a family gathering."
"If you have a Costco near you, they stock these in the UK. Ghirardelli Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix"
"Once upon a time we had a baking contest and I put my homemade brownies up against Ghirardelli box mix and I LOST. I was very annoyed but those brownies are good."
"I use the blue ultimate chocolate. I add an egg yolk and bake for 34 minutes. They end up fudgy."
"Levels above others and local bakeries."
#2
King Arthur
5.0
(3)
"King Arthur so far, but it was so good I'd be very surprised if there was another brand that's better."
"Definitely King Arthur for me."
"King Arthur for me! I make the cake like brownies directions on the box with no water, an extra egg and instead of melted butter, I use dairy free butter."
#3
ALDI
4.3
(3)
"ALDI G FREE BROWNIES. Sub the butter for whatever you want to use. Best brownies I have ever eaten."
"I tried the Aldi brand and it was better than any gluten brownie mix I ever had"
"I'd put Aldi brand in the A category"
#4
Jersey Mike's
5.0
(2)
"Best I've had in a long time."
"Has the best brownies just like you are describing."
#5
Costco
5.0
(2)
"As a fellow Costco-addicted American (and chef by trade) I can vouch for the triple chocolate being the BEST."
"My Costco stocks the triple chocolate which is fantastic! Honestly I don’t think you can go wrong."
#6
Gabrielle's
5.0
(2)
"Sila gyid ang fudgy.. ang uban mura nan cake-y ang style oi."
"You can msg them on fb."
#7
Leven Deli
5.0
(2)
"No one comes close to the tahini Brownie from leven deli/ leven supply"
"The tahini brownie from Leven Deli"
#8
Butter and Spice Bakery
5.0
(2)
"Butter and Spice has such good ones I think they do about 6 different types a month rotating"
"Butter and Spice Bakery is really good"
#9
Paisley
4.5
(2)
"If you like nuts in your brownie this one is the BEST I’ve ever had!!!"
"Paisley! Someone else commented Mulberry, which I feel is a similar recipe."
#10
D Deli
4.5
(2)
"D’deli is the best"
"Whatever bakery makes the brownies for D Deli in Golden is great."
#11
Sam's Club
4.5
(2)
"Sam's Club has the best brownie sundae deal. It's delicious and cheap."
"Fairly cheap and taste good for the price"
#12
Betty Crocker
4.5
(2)
"Betty Crocker has a gluten-free version of them too and they are amazing."
"No lie the Betty Crocker chocolate chunk brownie mix, undercooked a bit is so good"
#13
Sweet Mandy B's
4.5
(2)
"Sweet Mandy B's has a great brownie"
"+1 for Sweet Mandy B's. If you're getting a frosted brownie though, just be prepared for a 1:1 frosting to brownie ratio."
#14
Bob's Red Mill
4.5
(2)
"Bobs red mill is super good"
"I really like the Bob’s brownie mix, though KA has them beat on most other things."
#15
King Arthur Baking
4.5
(2)
"This one is my favorite. I highly recommend it, especially if you like the chewy texture of boxed brownies."
"Try this: https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/fudge-brownies-recipe"
#16
Gorda's
4.0
(2)
"Personally liked gorda's brownies hehe"
"Seconding this! The best brownies I've tried in Bacolod."
#17
Chocolate Room
4.0
(2)
"Chocolate Room in Brooklyn"
"The brownie is pretty good, but the ice cream is excellent."
#18
Sprouts
4.0
(2)
"Sprouts brownies are sooo good"
"Try Sprouts, when they’re available. I always check and I am always very happy for something as perfect and only $3."
#19
Sweet Life
4.0
(2)
"Cheesecake brownies from Sweet Life."
"Store bought probably the best would be sweet life or markup-of-choice"
#20
Palmer House
3.0
(2)
"Get him a Palmer House brownie, they were literally invented there"
"I don't think the Palmer House Brownies are all that, and definitely not the best in the city."
#21
Theobroma
5.0
(1)
"Theobroma hands down. Also, sugarama’s brownie bites tub is too crazy to miss."
#22
Bardo
5.0
(1)
"I love Bardo (formerly Bread Bar) "really fudgey" brownies omg they’re amazing."
#23
Lina's European Pastries and Coffee
5.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of the brownies made by Lina’s European Pastries and Coffee in the Farmer’s Market. All their baked goods are delicious!"
#24
Eds Bakery
5.0
(1)
"I love Eds Bakery. Old school style and very tasty"
#25
Baked Worthing
5.0
(1)
"These guys are amazing, I regularly get brownies from here as I live nearby. The portions are generous and the flavour range is incredible!"
#26
Margies
5.0
(1)
"MARGIES!!!!!!! Affordable kag May chunky walnuts pa gid. Kadto ka lang sa store nila sa bangga patcho. Pwede Mo ma bakal by box or individually."
#27
Mile High Brownie
5.0
(1)
"Mile High Brownie was delicious. I’m not normally a fan of gluten products, but I didn’t even notice."
#28
Twisted Cookie
5.0
(1)
"Twisted Cookie in Forest Park has several stuffed brownies. The turtle one is spectacular."
#29
Pastry Culture
5.0
(1)
"Pastry Culture has a pistachio brownie that will change your life."
#30
Blackfriars Bistro
5.0
(1)
"Blackfriars Bistro makes gluten-free brownies that are soooo good. They said it's better than their normal brownies."
#31
Bunners
5.0
(1)
"Bunners and the wild thing is that it's gluten free but it's so good you could never tell!"
#32
Olive et Gourmando
5.0
(1)
"Olive et Gourmando's espresso brownies are incredibly sinfully rich."
#33
The Bag Lady
5.0
(1)
"The Bag Lady has a dense chocolate brownie with a layer a hard caramel layer under the top layer of chocolate. It's definitely not a usual brownie in the traditional sense, but I highly recommend trying it."
#34
Outback
5.0
(1)
"HANDS DOWN The chocolate thunder from down under at Outback. Amazing, consistent."
#35
La Conserva
5.0
(1)
"The chocolate flavour is so intense and it's really gooey barely cooked."
#36
Materia Prima
5.0
(1)
"Les brownies aux pacanes du Materia Prima au centre-ville sont merveilleux."
#37
Tony's Market
5.0
(1)
"Tony’s Market has amazing brownies."
#38
Oh She Glows
5.0
(1)
"I've always loved the Oh She Glows one. Consistent results too since you aren't using all purpose gluten free flour."
#39
Lickity Split
5.0
(1)
"The ones they sell at Lickity Split in Edgewater are fantastic."
#40
Margie's
5.0
(1)
"Margie’s has the best brownies plus you can get some ice cream as well"
#41
Mindy's
5.0
(1)
"Mindy's brownies are the best in the city no doubt."
#42
The Black Walnut
5.0
(1)
"The Black Walnut likely makes the best. Western Fair also good."
#43
Pavilion - The Residency Towers
5.0
(1)
"If you're looking for Brownie with Ice Cream, try Pavilion - The Residency Towers"
#44
Territory Dessert
5.0
(1)
"One of the best Brownie and Cheese cakes !! Used to go there for the girl who used to run that place !!"
#45
Oberweis
5.0
(1)
"The brownie fudge sundae from Oberweis is heavenly"
#46
Cultura Chocolate
5.0
(1)
"Had the best brownie ever from Cultura Chocolate last weekend."
#47
Sweet Rabbit Bakery
5.0
(1)
"Sweet rabbit bakery has a great brownie!"
#48
Medici
5.0
(1)
"The brownie at the Medici in Hyde Park is AMAZING."
#49
Daisies
5.0
(1)
"Had a great brownie from Daisies today"
#50
Stella Parks
5.0
(1)
"Honestly the Stella parks brownie are about as good as any I've had."
#51
Station W
5.0
(1)
"Station W in Verdun has a great brownie. Not gooey, but very rich and decadent."
#52
Banana Diaries
5.0
(1)
"I like the Banana Diaries small batch brown butter brownies."
#53
Davonti
5.0
(1)
"Try Davonti in Western Springs. It's an Italian restaurant, very good brown butter brownies there."
#54
Bulldog Cafe
5.0
(1)
"Bulldog cafe. All his baked goods are amazing"
#55
HEB
5.0
(1)
"HEB brand. My coworkers had no idea they were GF. Best I've had"
#56
Gluten Free Heaven
5.0
(1)
"They are sooo good!"
#57
Wake & Bake
5.0
(1)
"Lami ang ilang cookies (especially ilang smores cookies and krinkles) and brownies and desserts."
#58
Denny's
5.0
(1)
"Nothing can top a denny’s hot fudge brownie."
#59
Chocolate Boutique Cafe
5.0
(1)
"The OG - Chocolate Boutique Cafe in Parnell."
#60
Mancala Monk
4.0
(1)
"I like the ube brownies at Mancala Monk, Cannon St E."
#61
Aldi
4.0
(1)
"I honestly just use an Aldi fudge brownie box mix. The key thing is to underbake some to get that moist fudgy density."
#62
Jillina's
4.0
(1)
"Jillina’s! No physical store yet but u can order thru fb"
#63
Victoria & William
4.0
(1)
"Victoria & William! No nuts just simply yummy!"
#64
Tim Hortons
4.0
(1)
"I needed some sugar the other day, and I got the brownie at Tim Hortons. It was actually pretty good, I was surprised."
#65
Pinch
4.0
(1)
"Pinch often has some A+ ones!"
#66
Weil's
4.0
(1)
"I like the ones at Weil’s."
#67
Moveable Feast
4.0
(1)
"“Oprah’s favorite” at Moveable Feast in Wheaton"
#68
Safeway Bakeries
4.0
(1)
"My favorites are the fudge ones from Safeway bakeries for sure."
#69
True Nutrition
4.0
(1)
"True Nutrition's chocolate fudge brownie powder is good."
#70
Cocoa Locale
4.0
(1)
"If it’s obscenely delicious chocolate desserts you’re looking for though, in general, then Cocoa Locale."
#71
Guillaume
4.0
(1)
"Guillaume on St Laurent are probably the only brownies I’ll eat (I don’t really like brownies) so that’s saying something."
#72
Mark Bittman
4.0
(1)
"Legendary Mark Bittman has a recipe - super easy. Just one pot. Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate then add everything else."
#73
Granny Scott's Pie Shop
4.0
(1)
"Granny Scott's pie shop in lakewood has good brownies and fudge."
#74
Zuka and Smack-a-licious
4.0
(1)
"Check Zuka and Smack-a-licious for brownies"
#75
John's Cafe
4.0
(1)
"My personal favourite is johns cafe on surcouf street near Notre dame."
#76
Panino
4.0
(1)
"The best ones i’ve had so far is from panino :o"
#77
La Bete du Pain
4.0
(1)
"I think la bete du pain had really good brownies"
#78
Nothing But Brownies
4.0
(1)
"Nothing But Brownies at the promenade brownie district"
#79
Dreamy
4.0
(1)
"Dreamy on St-Patrick has a very tasty brownie"
#80
Les Chocolats de Chloé
4.0
(1)
"I like the brownie at Les Chocolats de Chloé on Duluth"
#81
Bake Me a Wish
4.0
(1)
"I've ordered Brownie Cakes from Bake Me a Wish before and they are really solid!"
#82
Rudy Burger
4.0
(1)
"Low key the Rudy Burger Brownie slaps"
#83
Celenas
4.0
(1)
"Celenas on danforth has a very good one"
#84
Vital Root
4.0
(1)
"The beet brownie at Vital Root can be pretty fire. It’s less traditional and more spongy like a cake but damn is it tasty."
#85
Wegmans
4.0
(1)
"If you live near a Wegmans they make a good mix and it’s cheaper than most! But I agree King Arthur is #1"
#86
Glazed CDO
4.0
(1)
"Really enjoyed the heft and chewiness of their brownies before"
#87
Movenpick
4.0
(1)
"Any movenpick branch will have a warm brownie ala mode."
#88
Bittersweet Cafe
3.0
(1)
"Bittersweet Cafe"
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