Which Major Chains Have Almond Milk?

Today, 10% of adults in America identify themselves as vegan or vegetarian. When you think about how many people there are in our country, that 10% is a big number. Whether they’re motivated by environmental reasons, an animal welfare concern, a specific health goal, or all of the above, many Americans are choosing to eat more plant-based foods or avoid animal products altogether.  

In order to meet this growing demand, the market has had to make plant-based products – like milk alternatives – more accessible. And that means that almond milk, one of the most popular milk substitutes, is becoming more readily available in grocery stores and coffee shops throughout America.

So if you’re a fan of almond milk, which major chains sell it by the carton or include it on their menu? Here’s everywhere you can get your hands on this non-dairy milk alternative.

What makes almond milk a good milk alternative?

Almond milk, which is the liquid that results from straining whole almonds and water, is a popular choice for vegans and vegetarians because it makes for a plant-based, dairy-free alternative to cow’s milk (it’s also lactose free and soy free). While it’s a little lighter and less creamy in texture than dairy milk, it has a subtle nutty flavor that can be enjoyed in coffee, cereal, and smoothies, or used as a non-dairy substitute when cooking or baking. 

Almond milk is also a healthy choice. With only half the amount of calories as skim milk per one-cup serving, it’s the lowest-calorie option of all the milk alternatives. And despite its calorie count, it still offers beneficial nutrients; since most commercial almond milk is enriched with vitamins and minerals, it can be a good source of calcium for those who don’t consume dairy. As a nut-based product, it’s also high in healthy fats which can lower the risk of heart disease. 

Major grocery store chains that sell almond milk (and the top brands they carry)

Because milk alternatives have become more and more popular, you can find almond milk in almost all of America’s major grocery stores, convenience stores, and warehouses. The brands will vary from store to store and location to location, but this milk substitute is widely available throughout the US.

Some brands make flavored almond milk – vanilla is a big one – and others sweeten their products. An array of choices among the brands below will most likely be available at each chain, but if you’re looking for something specific be sure to check your local store.

Here are all of the major chains where you can pick up a carton of almond milk, as well as the top brands that each chain currently carries. Note: for those with a plethora of options available, we capped it at 10 major brands. 

Grocery Chain	Brands Currently Carried
7-11	Califia Farms Almond Breeze Silk
Aldi	Friendly Farms
Amazon	365 Almond Breeze Califia Farms Elmhurst Fresh Malk Orgain Pacific Foods Silk So Delicious
Costco	Califia Farms Kirkland Signature
Food Lion	Almond Breeze Califia Farms Nature’s Promise Pacific Foods Silk
H-E-B	Almond Breeze Califia Farms Generous Provisions Hill Country Fare H-E-B Malk Silk
Kroger	Almond Breeze Califia Farms Orgain Pacific Foods Silk Simple Truth So Delicious
Meijer	Almond Breeze Califia Farms Meijer Brand Silk
Publix	Almond Breeze Califia Farms Elmhurst Malk Mooala Publix Brand Silk Three Trees
Safeway	Almond Breeze Califia Farms O Organics Open Nature Pacific Foods Silk
Sam’s Club	Almond Breeze Member’s Mark Silk
Target	Almond Breeze Califia Farms Good & Gather OrgainSilk
Trader Joe’s	Trader Joe’s Brand
Walmart	Almond Breeze Better Than Milk Califia Farms Elmhurst Great Value Malk Orgain Pacific Foods Silk So Delicious
Wawa	Silk
Whole Foods	365 Almond Breeze Califia Farms New Barn Three Trees

Major coffee chains with almond milk on the menu

While it’s generally easier to find at smaller craft or artisanal coffee shops, many major coffee chains have begun to adopt almond milk onto their menus and into their regular drink rotations. Some, like Panera Bread and Caribou, have even dropped the surcharge on their non-dairy milk choices (either for a limited promotional time or indefinitely).

Unfortunately, none of the country’s national fast food chains currently offer almond milk – and that includes those that sell coffee and breakfast, like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-a, and Taco Bell, as well as quick-service chains like Chipotle and Subway.

It’s not always possible to know exactly what brand a coffee shop currently carries or uses, as they regularly swap out products and form new partnerships – but any identified brands carried are listed below for each business. Just remember that many coffee chains use special blends or barista versions of the milk, so the product may not necessarily be exactly what you’d buy at the store.

If you prefer almond milk in your coffee, these are major coffee chains across the US that include it on their menu.

Coffee Chain	Brand Currently Used
Biggby Coffee	Pacific Foods
Caribou Coffee
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf	Califia Farms
Dunkin’	Almond Breeze
Dutch Bros. Coffee	Almond Breeze
Peet’s Coffee	Califia Farms
Sheetz
Starbucks	Califia Farms
Tim Hortons*Most availability in Canada	Danone Silk

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