Crumpets are a beloved British snack, almost as good as having a warm buttered slice of toast. In fact, they’re far more interesting than sliced bread.

Back in 2023, a massive 2.3 million Warburtons crumpets were baked every week, equating to 124 million crumpets baked every year. I haven’t had a crumpet in years so obviously I have to start with the best. I put them to test against those from Aldi, Sainsbury’s and an unusual-looking one from Waitrose.

Prices ranged from 45p to £1.50, with Sainsbury’s price matching to competitor Aldi. A good crumpet should toast evenly, soak up butter like a sponge, and comfort your soul. This is how it went.

The classic, the OG, the holy grail of crumpets. Warburtons’ name is synonymous with crumpets and always seems to be the go-to brand for anyone wanting a comforting, butter-slathered bite.

Wonderfully soft and squishy without being too firm or dense, the crumpets are just as I remember. Toasted for two minutes, I was surprised to see just how little it seemed to toast, but it was clearly cooked.

The cooking time was just enough, taking me back to younger days when I used to snack on crumpets and tea cakes. Despite my attempt to smother with butter, it didn’t absorb as best as I thought, rendering the sponge slightly flavourless and bland.