Quick Answer: Trader Joe's Whipped Feta Spread ($3.99 for 8 oz) is the one shoppers rave about: feta whipped with Greek yogurt and olive oil. Easiest to find: Athenos Traditional Whipped Feta. For a crowd, Costco's 16-oz Baba Foods Whipped Feta with Toppings ($7.99). Or make it yourself in 5 minutes.
Our top picks
Whipped feta went from restaurant appetizer to grocery staple in about two years. There's no big head-to-head taste test yet, so we picked from food-site reviews, store listings and availability, and we included the 5-minute homemade version, which is still the best value.
All 5 picks
Prices are single store listings checked October 2026. Several of these are seasonal.
Best overall
Trader Joe's Whipped Feta Spread
- Size
- 8 oz
- Where
- Trader Joe's
- Taste
- Creamy, sharp, salty
Why it's here: A former restaurant cook called it as good as what they made on the line, and it's the one food sites keep writing about.
Watch out: It's been a limited release, so it can disappear for a while.
Why we picked it (sources)
Chowhound covered the launch at about $3.99 for 8 oz (Chowhound); a reviewer compared it to restaurant whipped feta (AOL); Tasting Table has 12 ways to use it (Tasting Table).
Easiest to find
Athenos Traditional Whipped Feta Dip & Spread
- Size
- 8 oz
- Where
- Walmart, ShopRite and others
- Maker
- Athenos (Emmi Roth)
Why it's here: From the feta brand most supermarkets carry, so it's the one you're most likely to find.
Watch out: No published taste test yet.
Best for a crowd
Baba Foods Whipped Feta Dip with Toppings (Costco)
- Size
- 16 oz
- Where
- Costco
- Style
- Topped, ready to serve
Why it's here: Twice the size for about twice the price of Trader Joe's, and it arrives already topped, so it goes straight onto a board.
Watch out: Stock varies a lot by warehouse.
Why we picked it (sources)
Warehouse Runner tracked it at $7.99 for 16 oz at Costco (Warehouse Runner).
Best Costco value
Delve Dip Whipped Feta (Costco)
- Size
- 16 oz
- Where
- Some Costco warehouses
- Use
- Add your own hot honey
Why it's here: The cheapest per ounce when it's on sale, and plain is easier to dress up.
Watch out: Only in some regions.
Why we picked it (sources)
Warehouse Runner tracked $4.97 to $8.99 for 16 oz (Warehouse Runner).
Best budget
Park Street Deli Garlic Feta Dip (Aldi)
- Size
- 8 oz
- Where
- Aldi, seasonal
- Taste
- Thick, garlicky, savory
Why it's here: The cheapest here, and Aldi shoppers love it.
Watch out: It's seasonal: it vanished in late 2025 and was back by September 2026.
Why we picked it (sources)
Tasting Table found it at $2.79 for 8 oz (Tasting Table); Chowhound noted it went missing after summer 2025 (Chowhound).
How to serve whipped feta on a board
- Make a swoosh: spread it on a plate or the board with the back of a spoon, then drizzle with olive oil or hot honey.
- Toppings: hot honey and black pepper, chopped pistachios, za'atar, chili crisp, or roasted cherry tomatoes.
- Dippers: warm pita, crostini, cucumber, sweet peppers, radishes and grapes.
- Make your own in 5 minutes: blend 8 oz block feta with 4 oz cream cheese or Greek yogurt and a splash of olive oil. Block feta in brine tastes best.
For the block feta, see our best feta guide, and for the honey, the best hot honey.
Whipped feta questions
What is the best store-bought whipped feta?
Trader Joe's Whipped Feta Spread is the fan favorite at $3.99 for 8 oz. Athenos is the easiest to find, and Costco has two 16-oz options.
What is whipped feta made of?
Feta blended until smooth with Greek yogurt, cream cheese or ricotta and olive oil, so it's creamy and spreadable but still salty.
What goes with whipped feta?
Hot honey, olive oil, black pepper, pistachios, za'atar, warm pita, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and grapes.
Can I make whipped feta at home?
Yes: blend 8 oz block feta with 4 oz cream cheese or Greek yogurt and a splash of olive oil for about a minute. Keep it covered in the fridge and use it within a few days.
How long can whipped feta sit out?
No more than 2 hours at room temperature, or 1 hour above 90°F.
How we picked these, and sources
There's no head-to-head taste test of store-bought whipped feta yet, so we picked from food-site coverage (Chowhound, Tasting Table and AOL), store listings, and availability. For homemade, America's Test Kitchen's whipped feta dip (ATK) and Tasting Table's feta ranking (Tasting Table) for which block feta to start with. Checked October 27, 2026.
- Chowhound: Trader Joe's Whipped Feta Spread
- AOL: the $3.99 Trader Joe's find
- Tasting Table: ways to use Trader Joe's whipped feta
- Emmi Roth: Athenos whipped feta
- ShopRite: Athenos Traditional Whipped Feta
- Warehouse Runner: Baba Foods Whipped Feta (Costco)
- Warehouse Runner: Delve Dip Whipped Feta (Costco)
- Tasting Table: Aldi garlic feta dip
- Chowhound: the Aldi dip that should come back
- America's Test Kitchen: whipped feta dip
- Tasting Table: store-bought feta ranked
More dips: tzatziki, hummus and olive tapenade. Every guide is on our charcuterie buying guides page.
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