Quick Answer: At Sprouts, build the board around the store-brand cheese (the sliced pepper jack and provolone average 4.5 to 5 stars from shoppers), the sea salt baked pita crackers and the grain-free crackers for gluten-free guests. Tasting Table ranked Sprouts 7th of 12 chains for cheese, and The Takeout ranked it 6th of 13, so it's a solid mid-range stop with a strong snack aisle.
Sprouts is best known for produce and bulk bins, which makes it a good place to fill the fruit, nut and cracker side of a board. Its cheese case is mid-range: a mix of store brand, BelGioioso, Président and Organic Valley. These are the picks worth buying.
How we picked these: no one has published a side-by-side taste test of Sprouts charcuterie items yet, so this guide is not scored with stars like our other store guides. Instead it names the Sprouts products that reviewers and shoppers rate well, what each is good for and what to skip. Sources are listed at the end, and our method is on the buying guides hub. Store stock changes, so check your local store. Last checked October 2026.
Our picks at a glance
| Pick | Why |
|---|---|
| Best cheese: Sprouts Sliced Pepper Jack and Provolone ($) | Shoppers rate them 4.5 to 5 stars |
| Best crackers: Sprouts Sea Salt Baked Pita Crackers ($) | Softer than most pita chips |
| Best for gluten-free guests: Sprouts Grain Free Vegan Cheddar Crackers ($) | A must-buy, says Tasting Table |
| Best chips: Sprouts Kettle Style Sea Salt Chips ($) | Crispy and crunchy |
| Holiday pick: Holiday Wensleydale with chocolate and candied orange ($$) | A seasonal sweet cheese |
| Best meat: Sprouts meat and deli counter ($$) | A reliable meat department |
Sprouts Sliced Pepper Jack and Provolone
Best cheese · Best for: Roll-ups and sliders · $ budget
Sprouts' store-brand sliced pepper jack and provolone each average 4.5 to 5 stars from customers (Tasting Table).
- Why we like it: Cheap and well-liked.
- Keep in mind: Slices suit roll-ups and slider boards more than a classic board.
- Where to buy: Sprouts cheese case.
Sprouts Sea Salt Baked Pita Crackers
Best crackers · Best for: Dips and soft cheese · $ budget
Tasting Table says Sprouts' version is blessedly softer and easier on the jaws than other pita crackers, and suggests them with hummus or goat cheese.
- Why we like it: Sturdy enough for dips without being rock-hard.
- Keep in mind: Plain on their own, so pair them with something bold.
- Where to buy: Sprouts cracker aisle.
Sprouts Grain Free Vegan Cheddar Crackers
Best for gluten-free guests · Best for: Gluten-free and vegan guests · $ budget
Tasting Table says they should be at the top of your grocery list.
- Why we like it: Covers gluten-free and vegan guests in one box.
- Keep in mind: Cheddar-flavored, so they're a snack cracker rather than a plain one.
- Where to buy: Sprouts cracker aisle.
Sprouts Kettle Style Sea Salt Chips
Best chips · Best for: A snack or game-day board · $ budget
Crispy, crunchy chips that Tasting Table recommends buying.
- Why we like it: Good with dips and pepper jack.
- Keep in mind: Chips break easily on a crowded board.
- Where to buy: Sprouts chip aisle.
Holiday Wensleydale with chocolate and candied orange
Holiday pick · Best for: A dessert board · $$ mid-range
A Wensleydale studded with chocolate and candied orange that The Takeout spotted in Sprouts' holiday cheese case.
- Why we like it: Doubles as dessert.
- Keep in mind: Seasonal, so it's only around in winter.
- Where to buy: Sprouts cheese case, around the holidays.
Sprouts meat and deli counter
Best meat · Best for: Fresh, well-trimmed meat · $$ mid-range
Tasting Table calls Sprouts a go-to grocery store for meat. Ask the deli to slice salami and prosciutto thin for the board.
- Why we like it: Sliced to order.
- Keep in mind: Cured-meat selection varies by store.
- Where to buy: Sprouts deli counter.
Building a board from these
- Cheese: pick up a block of sharp cheddar and a brie from the cheese case, plus the store-brand sliced cheeses for roll-ups.
- Crackers: the sea salt pita crackers, plus the grain-free crackers for gluten-free guests.
- Fruit and nuts: Sprouts' produce and bulk bins are its strength. Grapes, apples, dried apricots, almonds and walnuts by the scoop.
- Meat: salami and prosciutto from the deli counter.
Plan on about 3 oz of cheese and 3 oz of meat per guest when the board is the party food, or 2 oz each before a meal.
What to look for on the label
Label check: In the cheese case, store-brand Sprouts cheese is the value buy. BelGioioso, Président and Organic Valley cost more (Tasting Table).
Skip: The sesame seed croccantes Italian crackers: Tasting Table found them bland on their own.
For other stores, see our guides to Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and every store on our charcuterie buying guides page.
Sprouts charcuterie questions
What should I buy at Sprouts for a charcuterie board?
The store-brand sliced pepper jack and provolone, sea salt baked pita crackers, grain-free crackers for gluten-free guests, fruit and nuts from the bulk bins, and salami from the deli counter.
Is Sprouts good for cheese?
It's mid-range. Tasting Table ranked it 7th of 12 chains for cheese and The Takeout 6th of 13. The store-brand cheeses are well rated by shoppers.
Does Sprouts have gluten-free crackers?
Yes. Its grain-free vegan cheddar crackers are a Tasting Table must-buy.
Sources
- Tasting Table: 12 Popular Chain Grocery Stores For Cheese, Ranked
- The Takeout: 13 Grocery Store Chains, Ranked By Their Cheese Selection (Sep 2026)
- Tasting Table: 12 Snacks To Buy And 7 To Skip At Sprouts (May 2025)
- Tasting Table: Why Sprouts Should Be Your Go-To Grocery Store For Meat
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