Quick Answer: Boar's Head Tzatziki won The Daily Meal's blind test of 7 brands and is the closest to homemade (about $5.99 for 12 oz). For a thick, tangy one, Karoun Tzatziki Labne. For a crowd, Hannah's 2-lb tub at Costco. Dairy-free: Trader Joe's Vegan Tzatziki.
Our top picks
Best for a crowd
Hannah Tzatziki Greek Style Yogurt Dip (Costco)A 2-lb tub that won Chowhound's Costco test
Good tzatziki is thick Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic and dill in balance. Store-bought ones swing from bland and watery to all garlic or all mint. We read the published taste tests from The Daily Meal, Sporked and Chowhound and picked the tubs that came out on top.
All 7 picks
Prices are single store listings checked October 2026.
Best overall
Boar's Head Tzatziki Greek Yogurt Dip
- Size
- 12 oz
- Base
- Greek yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, vinegar
- Won
- The Daily Meal, 7 brands
Why it's here: It won The Daily Meal's test for its balance of dairy and dill, with no artificial colors, and the tester called it the only brand they'd truly recommend.
Watch out: It's thickened with tapioca starch, so it's a little smoother than homemade.
Why we picked it (sources)
The Daily Meal ranked it 1st of 7 (The Daily Meal) and repeated the pick in 2026 (The Daily Meal). Kroger lists $5.99 for 12 oz and the ingredients (Kroger).
Best thick and tangy
Karoun Tzatziki Labne
- Size
- 11 oz
- Base
- Labne (strained yogurt)
- Sporked
- 10/10, Best of the Best
Why it's here: Sporked's top pick: bold and lemony, thick enough to spread on pita or hold its shape on a board.
Watch out: Thicker than classic tzatziki, closer to a spread than a sauce.
Best for a crowd
Hannah Tzatziki Greek Style Yogurt Dip (Costco)
- Size
- 2 lb
- Where
- Costco
- Won
- Chowhound, 7 Costco dips
Why it's here: It ranked first of seven Costco dips, and 2 lb is enough for a big mezze board or a party.
Watch out: A 2-lb tub is a lot for a small household; check the date.
Why we picked it (sources)
Chowhound ranked it best of 7 Costco dips, calling it extremely refreshing (Chowhound via AOL).
Best looser style
365 by Whole Foods Market Tzatziki
- Where
- Whole Foods, Amazon
- Sporked
- 10/10
- Daily Meal
- 3rd of 7
Why it's here: Sporked liked its balance of garlic, cucumber, dill and lemon; its looser texture works on skewers and salads.
Watch out: The Daily Meal found it yogurt-heavy for dipping.
Why we picked it (sources)
Sporked scored it 10/10 (Sporked); The Daily Meal ranked it 3rd (The Daily Meal).
Thickest classic
Joseph's Tzatziki
- Daily Meal
- 2nd of 7
- Note
- Gluten-free
- Taste
- Salt and garlic lead
Why it's here: The Daily Meal's runner-up, and the tester's favorite texture.
Watch out: Salt and garlic dominate, so it's less balanced than Boar's Head.
Why we picked it (sources)
Ranked 2nd by The Daily Meal (The Daily Meal).
Most cucumber
Cedar's Cucumber Garlic Tzatziki
- Sporked
- 8.5/10
- Daily Meal
- 4th of 7
- Where
- Most supermarkets
Why it's here: Sporked liked its diced cucumber crunch and cooling flavor, and it's one of the easiest to find.
Watch out: The Daily Meal found the dairy flavor overpowered the dill.
Why we picked it (sources)
Sporked scored it 8.5 (Sporked); The Daily Meal ranked it 4th (The Daily Meal).
Best dairy-free
Trader Joe's Vegan Tzatziki
- Sporked
- 9.5/10
- Where
- Trader Joe's
- Diet
- Vegan
Why it's here: Tangy and cooling with cucumber chunks, and Sporked found no fake-dairy aftertaste.
Watch out: Don't confuse it with TJ's regular tzatziki, which The Daily Meal ranked last for too much mint.
Why we picked it (sources)
Sporked scored the vegan version 9.5 (Sporked); The Daily Meal ranked the regular one last (The Daily Meal).
How to use tzatziki on a board
- Mezze and Greek boards: next to feta, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and warm pita. It's the cool dip that balances spicy or salty things.
- With meat: spoon it beside lamb meatballs, chicken skewers or gyro meat, the way it's served in Greece.
- Drain it first if it looks watery: tip off any liquid on top and stir. Thicker tzatziki stays put on a board.
- Keep it cold. It's a yogurt dip, so serve it in a chilled bowl and keep it out no more than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.
Build the rest with our mezze board or the Greek Mediterranean board.
Tzatziki questions
What is the best store-bought tzatziki?
Boar's Head won The Daily Meal's blind test of seven brands for its balance. Karoun Tzatziki Labne was Sporked's top pick for a thicker, tangier dip.
What goes with tzatziki on a charcuterie board?
Warm pita, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, roasted red peppers, and lamb meatballs or chicken skewers.
How long does tzatziki last once opened?
Go by the label: most tubs give a number of days to use it after opening. Keep it in the fridge, and don't leave it out more than 2 hours.
Is tzatziki gluten-free?
Most store-bought tzatziki is, including Boar's Head and Joseph's, but check the label.
What's the difference between tzatziki and labneh?
Tzatziki is yogurt with cucumber, garlic and dill. Labneh is yogurt strained until it's thick like cream cheese. Karoun's version combines the two.
How we picked these, and sources
Picks come from The Daily Meal's blind test of 7 brands (The Daily Meal), Sporked's tzatziki ranking (Sporked), Chowhound's Costco dip ranking and Aldi dip reviews from Sporked (Sporked) and Chowhound (Chowhound), where Aldi's Park Street Deli tzatziki scored a middling 7/10. Food Network editors also like Aldi's Spinach Artichoke Tzatziki (Food Network). We favored brands that placed well in more than one test. Checked October 27, 2026.
- The Daily Meal: 7 tzatziki brands ranked
- The Daily Meal: best store-bought tzatziki (2026)
- Sporked: best tzatziki sauce
- Chowhound via AOL: 7 Costco dips ranked
- Sporked: best Aldi dips
- Chowhound: Aldi dips to buy and avoid
- Kroger: Boar's Head tzatziki
- Walmart: Karoun Tzatziki Labne
- Food Network: editors' favorite store-bought dips
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