Best Kosher for Passover Items at Whole Foods (2026)

Most years, the question hits my DMs around mid-February: can I do all my Passover shopping at Whole Foods?

Pretty much, yes. Whole Foods has been stocking a serious kosher-for-Passover section for years, and it keeps getting better. Here’s what’s reliably on the shelves, plus a few things genuinely worth seeking out.

Matzo

Yehuda is your best bet. The Gluten-Free Matzo-Style Squares come in Original, Everything, Cinnamon, and Unsalted. If you’ve got a gluten-free guest at the Seder (or are doing GF yourself), this is the one to get. The Everything flavor is genuinely good, not just “good for Passover.”

Streit’s also makes an appearance: Egg Matzo (softer, richer, perfect for matzah brei) and Shmura Matzo, the round hand-rolled stuff supervised from wheat field to box. Bring Shmura to the Seder table if you want to look like you know what you’re doing.

For matzo meal, Yehuda carries both regular and panko-style. The panko-style matters when you’re making matzo balls or coating anything that needs crunch.

Put it to work: Cinnamon Roll Matzah Brei | Matzah Pizza Alla Vodka | Cookie Dough Matzah Crunch

Macaroons and Passover sweets

Glick’s coconut macaroons are the reliable standby, in Chocolate, Almond, Chocolate Chip, and Coconut. Whole Foods sometimes stocks a Vanilla variety that’s exclusive to them. They’re fine. If you want macaroons worth actually talking about, make them yourself.

Harrison’s makes the nostalgia candy: Fruit Slices, Jelly Rings, Fruit Smiles. These show up on Seder tables whether you plan for it or not. The good news is they’re now made with natural colors and flavors, which is an upgrade from the vaguely radioactive versions I grew up with.

Zelda’s Sweet Shoppe Matzah Crunch is the seasonal item I look forward to most every year. It disappears fast. Buy an extra bag because you will destroy one before Passover starts. (Not a warning, just a fact.)

Kosher wines

Bartenura Moscato, Baron Herzog, and Kedem are the reliable lineup. Bartenura is sweet and pink and the reason Seders go long. Baron Herzog carries actual dry options worth drinking with dinner. Recanati (Merlot-Cab blend) shows up too if you want something more serious.

For the non-drinkers and kids: Kedem Biodynamic Grape Juice is a real step up from standard Kedem. Made from organic grapes, and you can taste the difference.

Kosher meats

Whole Foods carries animal welfare-certified kosher brisket in the meat department: no antibiotics ever, no added hormones. That’s one of the better options you’ll find at a non-specialty grocery store. Call ahead if you need a large cut for a crowd.

Kosher Valley whole chickens and turkeys show up seasonally. Availability varies by location, so check with your store before you build a menu around it.

For Seder dinner: Classic Brisket

Pantry finds worth knowing about

Gefen Gluten-Free Pastas (shells, wide noodles, elbows, lasagna) — a Passover miracle if you’re cooking for a crowd and someone at the table is GF.

Kedem Gourmet Gefilte Fish (tilapia, not the mystery stuff from the jar). Worth the upgrade.

Gefen Roasted Chestnuts work as a snack or stirred into charoset.

Foodman’s Whole Wheat Maple Nut Matzolah is a Whole Foods-exclusive: granola-style, made with matzo, great for Passover breakfasts when you can’t handle another piece of plain matzah by day three.

What’s new for 2026

Yehuda’s gluten-free matzo line has expanded to include Everything and Cinnamon flavors that weren’t always there a few years back. The Everything version with cream cheese (yes, during Passover) is genuinely excellent. Kedem’s biodynamic grape juice has also become a regular find, not just a seasonal special order.

More Passover recipes

Once your pantry is stocked, here’s everything else you’ll need: 50 Passover Recipes →

FAQ

When does Whole Foods start stocking kosher-for-Passover items?

Usually 2-3 weeks before Passover begins. The full selection is generally in place around three weeks out. Go too early and you’ll find matzo and wine but not much else.

Does Whole Foods carry certified kosher-for-Passover meat?

Yes. Look for brisket in the meat department, labeled and certified kosher for Passover. For whole birds, call your local store ahead of time since stock varies by location.

What’s the best matzo brand at Whole Foods?

Yehuda if you want gluten-free or flavored options. Streit’s for a more traditional texture. For the Seder itself, Shmura matzo is the right call.

Is Whole Foods cheaper than a kosher supermarket for Passover shopping?

Mostly comparable on staples, sometimes slightly higher. Wine and meat are worth price-checking at a kosher market if you have one nearby. The main advantage at Whole Foods is getting everything in one trip.

Mazel!

Amy