There’s something sublimely simple about a stately, square, wheat cracker. Slightly sweet and elegantly salty, the humble wheat cracker can be counted on in all kinds of culinary contexts, including (and perhaps especially) enjoying as a standalone snack. It’s been a while since we’ve carried such a cracker on our shelves, and the time felt right to reintroduce one to our snacks section—we just had to be sure that the one we brought in was as satisfyingly crispy as those we’ve enjoyed in the past, while still substantial enough to hold up to heavy-duty cheese slices and hearty dips. After a few rounds through our tasting panel, we knew we had it with Trader Joe’s Wheat Crisp Crackers.

Made for us by a Canadian supplier, who bakes each Cracker to a crispy, crunchy, gloriously golden brown, our Wheat Crisp Crackers make a capital companion to any cheese plate or charcuterie board, where their subtle blend of savory and sweet can complement even the most complex of flavor profiles. They more than hold their own when used to scoop up hummuses and other savory dips, and take particularly well to being topped with fruit spreads, cream cheeses, and combinations thereof, too. And, of course, they’re also great for simply snacking on while catching up on a TV show, or catching up with a friend.