The Ultimate Guide To Store-Bought Pita Chips

Pita chips taste incredible when dipped in hummus, guacamole, tzatziki, and nearly every other dip out there. They can also make a nice addition to salads and other recipes. Who are we kidding? You can even munch on pita chips right out of the bag if you want. However, it is worth noting that not all pita chips are the same. Each manufacturer follows a slightly different recipe and may use different combinations of seasonings. This can result in chips with different tastes, textures, and nutritional content.

If you're looking to purchase pita chips from the grocery store, you'll want to know more about the different brands that are available. There are a few national brands — such as Stacy's, New York Style, and Toll House — along with several different store brands to consider. Several of these manufacturers even offer multiple flavor choices. Read on to learn more about the various options out there, so you can grab the brand and flavor that will best satisfy your palate.

Wegmans is a popular retailer. The grocery store chain is well-known for its selection of high-quality products. In addition to selling items from national brands, Wegmans also offers its own store-brand items. These offer similar ingredients and a similar taste to more well-known brands. Sometimes, these items are also cheaper than name brands. 

The Wegmans Baked Pita Chips live up to both of these statements: they taste great and are relatively inexpensive. The chips are made without any artificial flavors or colors for a fresh and crispy taste. They have 130 calories per 1-ounce serving, with 300 milligrams of sodium. At the time of publication, an 8-ounce bag of these chips costs just $2.99 in Virginia, while an approximately 7-ounce bag of Stacy's Pita Chips costs $3.79. In this case, the Wegmans brand is more affordable and offers a potentially larger serving. If you find yourself in a Wegmans, it may be worth grabbing a bag of its pita chips to compare the taste to national brands yourself.

New York Style is another pita chip brand that you might find on the shelves at your local grocery store. If you can't find these chips in a local store, you can also order them online through retailers such as Amazon. The pita chips are double-baked, and contain that classic double-layered pita pocket, leaving the finished product crispy and delicious. At 130 calories for an 11-chip serving — for the brand's Sea Salt Pita Chips — this product contains fewer calories than you might expect. Each serving has about 220 milligrams of sodium as well.

While the chips may be lower in calories, you won't find that they're lacking in flavor. New York Style offers two different pita chip varieties: Sea Salt and Parmesan Garlic & Herb. Each recipe is perfectly seasoned to impart a delicious and satisfying flavor to go alongside the incredible crunch of the chips.

Do you like shopping at Whole Foods? If so, you might want to give its store-brand pita chips a try. The 365 by Whole Foods Market Pita Chips – like other products from the brand — are made using high-quality ingredients and come with a more budget-friendly price than many national brands. In addition to the pita bread used to make these chips, there are only a few other ingredients found in them, including sea salt and sunflower seed oil. The chips are also dairy-free and certified kosher.

If you're looking for a plain pita chip to dip in hummus, salsa, or any other dip of your choice, you might want to try the Sea Salt Pita Chips from 365 Whole Foods Market. They'll help pick up the flavors of the dip, making it all the more enjoyable for you. If you're looking to add some flavor to a more plain dip, or want to crunch the chips right out of the bag, then perhaps the brand's Garlic & Herb Pita Chips will be the best fit for you.

Ritz isn't the only manufacturer to offer a pita cracker. If you prefer the taste of Kellogg's Town House characters and products, then you might want to give its Pita Crackers a try. Designed to be eaten with dips and spreads, such as hummus, the crackers offer a crispy, crunchy, and slightly salty taste. Unlike potato chips, the crackers are always baked and never fried. The Kellogg's Town House Pita Crackers have 70 calories and 140 milligrams per serving, which is about six crackers and 15 grams (approximately half an ounce).

In addition to the traditional Sea Salt Pita Crackers, Kellogg's also offers a few other flavors that you might want to try. The Mediterranean Herb Pita Crackers would pair nicely with hummus or other Mediterranean meals. For a less traditional, but still delicious option, consider trying the Everything Pita Crackers. Flavored like an everything bagel, you can find these through retailers such as Walmart, at the time of writing.

Baked in Brooklyn Pita Chips come straight from the Greenwood Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York. The company's pita chips and other products are available in grocery stores in New York and the surrounding states of New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. If your local grocery store doesn't sell Baked in Brooklyn Pita Chips, the company may be able to help you fill your pantry with a few bags, if you order some online directly through the brand itself.

This snack company offers around five different flavors of its pita chips: Sea Salt, Garlic and Parmesan, Sour Cream & Onion, Multigrain, and Dill Pickle. As you could probably guess by the company's name, Baked in Brooklyn Chips are baked and not fried. Each chip variety is seasoned with a carefully crafted selection of seasonings to deliver the best flavor, whether enjoyed right out of the bag or dipped into something delish.

Harris Teeter is another top grocery store chain. It has stores in eight different states and nearly 300 total locations. Many local customers swear by Harris Teeter and know that its store-brand products are definitely worth giving a try, especially given their lower price point than other national brands. For example, the HT Traders Socrisp Pita Chips costs just $6.99 for an 18-ounce bag, compared to the $9.99 cost to purchase an 18-ounce bag of Stacy's Pita Chips from Harris Teeter (at the time of publication).

The Socrisp Pita Chips from Harris Teeter come in both Sea Salt and Multigrain flavors. You can pair them with hummus, salsa, Greek yogurt dips, and nearly anything else you can imagine. Be sure to leave a few in the bag for later. You're going to want to have a few to just snack on by themselves. These chips are that good.

If you're an avid Aldi shopper, you already know how great some of this grocery store chain's products can be. Its pita chips are no exception. The store brand's Specially Selected Pita Chips come in two flavors: Sea Salt and Parmesan, Garlic, & Herb. The chips are twice baked for flavor and texture, giving them a light and crisp feel. Some customers have noted that the taste is similar to that of Stacy's Pita Chips. However, the same customers also note that Aldi's brand is more affordable.

Each 1-ounce serving of Aldi's Sea Salt Pita Chips has 130 calories, 5 grams of fat, and 120 milligrams of sodium. Aldi has been offering products from the Specially Selected line in the United States since 2013. In addition to the two pita chip varieties, other Aldi products in this line include ice cream, Greek yogurt, cookies, bread and rolls, olives, and maple syrup.

Gourmet snack company Regenie's sells pita chips, brittles, and falafels. If you can't find the company's products in your local grocery store, you can order them directly from the company's website. Some other online retailers, such as Walmart, may also offer Issa's pita chips.

One of the best things about Regenie's is the wide assortment of pita chip flavors offered. Depending on your flavor and spice preferences, you may decide to try the Bare Naked Pita Chips, the Garlic Parmesan Pita Chips, the Sweet Chili Pita Chips, the Zesty Fiesta Pita Chips, the Tomato Basil Pita Chips, or the Just Natural Multigrain Pita Chips. Dip the chips in hummus, salsa, or another favorite spread, or eat them right out of the bag. You could even try the recipe on the website to make a delicious Mediterranean salad topped with crushed pita chips. How you will enjoy Regenie's Pita Chips is up to you.