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A Complete Guide to Martin’s Rolls and Bread Products (Updated 2026)

January 26, 2026
18 min. read

Martin’s has a lot of delicious product options, and each one shines in different ways! Think of this guide as a quick, reliable “cheat sheet” to compare our rolls and breads so you can choose the best fit for your needs.

Whether you’re building a weeknight sandwich, planning a party platter, or serving a crowd, the right roll (or bread) makes all the difference. Use this guide to compare Martin’s products by size, format (pre-sliced vs. unsliced), and usage occasion—so you can pick the best option fast.

Below you’ll find a “best for…” guide by meal moment plus a full product directory with key details like availability (Retail/Foodservice) and pre-sliced options.

Note: You’ll find the majority of our products in your local grocery store; however, a few are only available for foodservice at this time (we’ll identify availability clearly in the product directory below).

Jump to:

  1. What is the best Martin’s product for my…
    1. Sandwich
    2. Burger
    3. Sliders
    4. Barbecue
    5. Hot Dogs/Sausages/Subs
    6. Breakfast
    7. Dinner Party
  2. Product Directory: Martin’s Products at a Glance

 

What is the best Martin’s product for my sandwich?

Side by side slices of Martin's Potato Bread, Butter Bread, and Texas Toast Potato Bread (top-down view)
[Pictured, L to R: Potato Bread, Old-Fashioned Real Butter Bread, Texas Toast Potato Bread]

When it comes to sandwiches, the best choice depends on what you’re building: sliced bread vs. a roll, deli-style vs. stacked-and-saucy, or mini sandwiches for a crowd.

Best sliced bread for sandwiches

  • Potato Bread is a classic everyday favorite for deli sandwiches, clubs, and lunchbox staples.
  • Old-Fashioned Real Butter Bread adds a rich, buttery flavor that’s especially great for grilled sandwiches (like grilled cheese).
  • Texas Toast Potato Bread is thick-sliced and a foodservice favorite for extra-hearty sandwiches and “colossal” French toast like you may see served at restaurants or diners.

Best sandwich roll for handhelds

  • Sandwich Potato Rolls are an easy go-to for anything from turkey and cheese to crispy chicken sandwiches.
  • For bigger builds (e.g., double meat, stacked toppings), Big Marty’s Rolls give you more room to work.
  • Looking for smaller portions? Go with our Slider Potato Rolls for party trays, game days, and snackable sliders.
  • Want a smaller, tear-and-serve option? Sweet Party Potato Rolls are great for mini builds (just keep in mind that they come unsliced for retail purchase).

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What is the best Martin’s product for my burger?

Side by side comparison of Martin's Slider Potato Rolls, Sandwich Potato Rolls, 4-Inch Potato Rolls, and Institutional 5-Inch Potato Rolls (top down view)
[Pictured, L to R: Slider Potato Rolls, Sandwich Potato Rolls, 4-Inch Potato Rolls, Institutional 5-Inch Potato Rolls]

When you’re choosing a burger bun, two things matter most:

  1. How big is your patty (or other protein)?
  2. How many toppings and sauces are you planning to add?

A larger patty or more toppings generally call for a larger bun so that everything stays balanced and easy to eat.

Best buns for burgers

  • Slider Potato Rolls – Great for true mini burgers (sliders), kid-sized patties, or appetizer-style burger bites. They’re soft, pre-sliced, and perfect for party trays or tasting flights.
  • Sandwich Potato Rolls – A great all‑around burger bun—especially for classic backyard burgers, smashburgers, and crispy chicken sandwiches that eat like a burger. Soft and pillowy, but sturdy enough to stand up to toppings and sauce.
  • 4-Inch Potato Rolls – Designed for bigger patties and “restaurant-style” builds. Ideal when you want more bun surface area for toppings and sauces without going all the way up to a half‑pound burger.
  • 5-Inch Potato Rolls (Foodservice only) – Best for extra‑large or specialty burgers (think ½‑lb patties and up, or stacked builds that really need the extra bun diameter).
  • Big Marty’s Rolls (Seeded or Unseeded) – Another great option for big, loaded burgers. These are white rolls with a soft texture and a wider profile; the seeded version adds a classic sesame bun experience, while the unseeded version (foodservice) is great wherever you want the size without the seeds.

Quick burger bun size guide (by protein weight)

Protein size (cooked patty) Recommended bun Approx. bun diameter Notes / Best use
Up to ~3 oz Slider Potato Rolls 3 in True sliders, mini burgers, kid-sized portions, tasting flights
~4–5 oz Sandwich Potato Rolls 3.5 in Classic backyard burgers, smashburgers, “standard” burgers
~5–8 oz 4-Inch Potato Rolls (Foodservice) 4 in Larger patties, restaurant-style builds with extra toppings
8 oz and up 5-Inch Potato Rolls (Foodservice) 5 in Extra-large or specialty burgers, half‑pound+ patties
Bonus: Big Marty’s Rolls (Seeded or Unseeded) 3.75 in Big, loaded burgers where you want a soft white roll—with or without sesame seeds.

 

This sizing guide helps you match your patty and toppings to the right bun, so your burger feels balanced, not overwhelmed by bread or overflowing off the sides.

Want a deeper dive into choosing the right bun? Check out these blog posts:

 

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Martin's Burger Buns Product Lineup - Unseeded Big Marty’s Rolls, Slider Potato Rolls, 4-inch Potato Rolls, 5-Inch Potato Rolls, Sandwich Potato Rolls, Big Marty’s Rolls
Pictured, L to R: Institutional Unseeded Big Marty’s Rolls, Slider Potato Rolls, 4-Inch Potato Rolls, Institutional 5-Inch Potato Rolls, Sandwich Potato Rolls, Big Marty’s Rolls

 

What is the best Martin’s product for my sliders?

Martin's Slider Rolls side by side comparison - Party Potato Roll, Sliced Party Potato Roll, Dinner Potato Roll, Slider Potato Roll
Pictured, (L to R): Party Potato Roll, Sliced Party Potato Roll, Dinner Potato Roll, Slider Potato Roll

“Sliders” can mean mini burgers, party sandwiches, or snackable handhelds—so the best option depends on size, whether you want pre-sliced convenience or a pull-apart sheet for feeding a crowd, and whether you prefer the taste of our classic potato rolls or our sweet rolls.

  • Slider Potato Rolls – About 3 inches in diameter and pre-sliced, these use Martin’s classic potato roll dough. They’re ideal for true mini burgers, kid-sized sandwiches, and individual sliders on party trays.
  • Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls – About 5 inches in diameter, connected in a sheet and unsliced. Made with our newer sweet roll formulation, they have a lightly sweet, buttery flavor and are great when you want a medium-sized slider or handheld, especially for pull-apart bakes.
  • Sweet Party Potato Rolls – About 2 inches in diameter, smaller and more “bite-sized” than Sweet Dinner and also made with our sweet roll formulation. Retail packs come unsliced, which is perfect for pull-apart sliders and appetizer boards; foodservice customers can also choose a pre-sliced Sweet Party format if they want extra convenience.

If you’re serving individual, build-your-own sliders, Slider Potato Rolls are usually the simplest choice (and give you that classic potato roll taste). If you’re planning a baked pull-apart tray (slice the whole sheet horizontally, fill, bake, and serve), or you want a sweeter, more buttery flavor, Sweet Dinner or Sweet Party Potato Rolls are your best bet. Choose either based on how big you want each slider to be.

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What is the best Martin’s product for barbecue?

BBQ Combo Platter with Martin's Butter Bread, 4-Inch Potato Rolls, Sliced Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pit Beef, Sausage, and Assorted Sides & Toppings

For barbecue—think pulled pork, chopped brisket, smoked chicken, or saucy sandwiches—you’ll want a roll that can stand up to juicy meats and lots of sauce, without getting soggy or falling apart.

For most BBQ builds, the main things to consider are:

  1. Portion size (how much meat you’re piling on)
  2. How messy/saucy the sandwich will be
  3. Whether you’re dining at home or in a restaurant/foodservice setting

Best Martin’s rolls for BBQ sandwiches

  • Sandwich Potato Rolls – A great all-around choice for pulled pork, shredded chicken, and chopped brisket sandwiches. Soft and flavorful, but sturdy enough for everyday BBQ portions and “regular” sandwich builds.
  • Big Marty’s Rolls (Seeded or Unseeded) – Ideal when you’re serving larger portions of meat or extra-topped BBQ sandwiches. The wider bun gives more surface area for saucy fillings and toppings like slaw or pickles. The seeded version (retail & foodservice) offers a classic sesame bun experience, while the unseeded version (foodservice only) is great where you want the size without the seeds.
  • 4-Inch Potato Rolls – Designed for bigger BBQ sandwiches in restaurant settings. Great for generous portions of brisket or pulled pork where you want a substantial bun that still showcases the meat.
  • 5-Inch Potato Rolls (Foodservice) – Best for extra-large, specialty BBQ sandwiches or piled‑high brisket/chopped beef sandwiches (especially in BBQ-heavy regions where portions tend to run big).

You can even use Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls or Sweet Party Potato Rolls as a sweet, buttery side dish alongside BBQ platters, or Texas Toast Potato Bread (foodservice only) as a thick‑sliced option that’s great for soaking up sauces and juices. However, for meatier sandwiches, the rolls above offer the best balance of size, structure, and flavor.

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What is the best Martin’s product for hot dogs, sausages, and subs?

Side by side comparison of Martin's Long Rolls, Hoagie Rolls, and top-sliced long potato rolls
Pictured (L to R): Long Potato Rolls, Hoagie Rolls, Institutional Top-Sliced Long Potato Rolls

For hot dogs, sausages, and subs, the right choice mostly comes down to shape, length, and how loaded you plan to make each sandwich. You want a roll that fits the protein well and leaves enough room for toppings, without everything spilling out.

  • Long Potato Rolls – Great for hot dogs, sausages, brats, and “long” handhelds. They’re soft yet sturdy, with enough length to handle basic hot dogs or fully loaded creations.
  • Top-Sliced Long Potato Rolls (foodservice only) – Identical in size and shape to Long Potato Rolls but sliced from the top, New England–style. These are perfect for gourmet hot dogs or lobster rolls, as the top-slice format helps keep toppings centered.
  • Hoagie Rolls – Best for subs, cheesesteaks, and deli-style hoagies. The longer, broader shape gives you plenty of room for deli meats, cheeses, and toppings, and the structure holds up well to sauces and melty fillings.

Quick size snapshot (Long vs. Hoagie)

Product Size (approx.) Dough Type Notes / Best use
Long Potato Rolls ~5.75″ long Potato Classic and loaded hot dogs, brats, sausages
Top-Sliced Long Potato Rolls ~5.75″ long Potato Hot dogs or lobster rolls in a New England-style bun; only available for foodservice use
Hoagie Rolls ~8.25″ long White Subs, hoagies, cheesesteaks, other long hot sandwiches

 

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What is the best Martin’s product for breakfast?

Lumberjack Breakfast Plate with Texas Toast Martin's Potato Bread

Breakfast is a great place to use Martin’s breads and rolls because they toast up beautifully and pair well with both sweet and savory flavors.

  • Potato Bread and Butter Bread – Great for everyday toast, breakfast casseroles, and French toast. Potato Bread gives you a classic and versatile base, while Butter Bread adds a rich, buttery flavor when you want something a little more indulgent. Both soak up custard well for baked French toast or strata.
  • Texas Toast Potato Bread (foodservice only) – Thick-sliced and ideal for diner-style breakfast plates. Its thickness is perfect for extra-hearty French toast or alongside eggs.
  • Sandwich Potato Rolls and Slider Potato Rolls – Perfect for breakfast sandwiches and mini breakfast sliders. Their soft, sturdy texture and pre-sliced format make it easy to build egg-and-cheese sandwiches, breakfast sliders, and other grab-and-go handhelds.
  • Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls and Sweet Party Potato Rolls – Lightly sweet and buttery, great for brunch spreads, breakfast sliders for a crowd, and sweet or savory brunch boards.

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What is the best Martin’s product for my dinner party?

Martin's Sweet Rolls Product Lineup - Sweet Party Potato Rolls, Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls
Pictured (L to R): Sweet Party Potato Rolls, Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls

For entertaining, it helps to pick products that are easy to serve, easy to share, and flexible enough to work as a side or as the base for appetizers.

Martin’s Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls and Sweet Party Potato Rolls are a great place to start. Their lightly sweet, buttery flavor pairs well with both simple, family-style meals and more elevated holiday spreads. Plus, they can be used for everything from classic dinner sides to creative party bites.

How to use Martin’s Sweet Rolls for your dinner and/or party:

  • Holiday meals and family dinners – Set them out as a classic dinner-table side for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or Sunday roasts.
  • Weddings, potlucks, and large gatherings – Use them on buffet tables, at cocktail hour, or for “build your own” style sandwich bars.
  • Sliders and pull-apart bakes – Turn them into pulled pork sliders, ham-and-cheese sliders, or pull-apart sandwiches that are easy to share.
  • Snack boards and appetizer trays – Use them for party sandwiches, snackable “toast” bites, or as a base for crostini-style toppings.
  • Creative appetizer ideas – Try mini flatbreads, little soup or salad “bread bowls,” or toasted rounds used as “crackers” alongside homemade dips and spreads.

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Product Directory: Martin’s Products at a Glance

Use this section as a quick reference for Martin’s breads and rolls, including dough type, availability, and product size & format.

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Potato Dough

Martin’s classic potato dough is what most people think of when they think of “Martin’s Rolls.” It’s made with both potato flour and wheat flour, along with other high-quality ingredients (milk, sugar, yeast, etc.), which together create our signature soft, pillowy texture and gentle sweetness. This dough is squishy yet resilient (it tends to spring back), has that iconic golden color, and is just absorbent enough to soak up sauces and juices without falling apart.

If you’d like a deeper dive into what makes our buns unique, you can learn more in our “All About the Bun” blog post: https://potatorolls.com/blog/all-about-the-bun.

FAQ: Are Martin’s Potato Bread and Rolls gluten free? No. Since our bread and rolls are made with both potato flour and wheat flour, they are not gluten free.

Sandwich Potato Rolls

Sandwich Potato Rolls are our classic burger and sandwich bun—slightly smaller than Big Marty’s, made with our signature potato dough, and hinge-sliced to help keep toppings in place.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 3.5″ wide × 2″ high
  • Rolls per pack (retail): 8
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: 4 oz burgers, chicken sandwiches, pulled pork, deli-style sandwiches

Read more here: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-sandwich-potato-rolls/

Long Potato Rolls

Long Potato Rolls are designed for hot dogs and other “long” handhelds. They’re soft yet sturdy, with enough length to handle everything from classic dogs to fully loaded creations.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 5.75″ long
  • Rolls per pack (retail): 8
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: RetailFoodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: hot dogs, brats, sausages, long sandwiches

Read more here: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-long-potato-rolls/

Top-Sliced Long Potato Rolls (foodservice only)

Top-Sliced Long Potato Rolls are identical in size and shape to Long Potato Rolls but sliced from the top, New England–style. The top-slice format helps keep toppings centered and visible.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 5.75″ long
  • Rolls per pack: 8
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (top-sliced)
  • Best for: gourmet hot dogs, lobster rolls, loaded sausages

Read more here: https://foodservice.potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-top-sliced-long-potato-rolls/

Slider Potato Rolls

Slider Potato Rolls are pre-sliced mid-sized potato rolls that make it easy to build sliders and small sandwiches for parties, game days, or portion-controlled meals.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 3″ wide × 2″ high
  • Rolls per pack (retail): 12
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: 3 oz sliders, mini burgers, kid-sized sandwiches, party trays

Read more here: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-slider-potato-rolls/

4-Inch Potato Rolls

4-Inch Potato Rolls are a foodservice size option for bigger burger and sandwich builds where you want more bun and more room for fillings.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 4″ wide
  • Rolls per pack: varies by foodservice pack
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: larger burgers and sandwiches in foodservice

Read more here: https://foodservice.potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-4-inch-potato-rolls/

5-Inch Potato Rolls (foodservice only)

5-Inch Potato Rolls are an extra-large foodservice bun popular in BBQ and burger-focused concepts, especially where portions tend to run big.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 5″ wide
  • Rolls per pack: 8
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: extra-large burgers, chopped beef, hearty BBQ sandwiches

Potato Bread

Potato Bread is a soft, flavorful loaf that works for everything from deli sandwiches to toast, French toast, and breakfast bakes.

Product Attributes:

  • Slice size: 5/8″ thick x 4.75″ wide x 4.25″ high
  • Slices per loaf: 16
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes
  • Best for: sandwiches, toast, French toast, breakfast casseroles

Read more here: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-potato-bread/

Texas Toast Potato Bread (foodservice only)

Texas Toast Potato Bread is thick-sliced and indulgent, with a soft texture and light buttery taste—great for traditional Texas toast, extra-hearty sandwiches, and oversized French toast.

Product Attributes:

  • Slice thickness: 7/8″ thick x 4.75″ wide x 4.25″ high
  • Slices per loaf: 12
  • Dough type: Potato
  • Availability: Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (thick-sliced)
  • Best for: Texas toast, BBQ trays, hearty sandwiches, deluxe French toast, diner-style breakfasts

 

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White Dough

Martin’s white dough products have a classic bakery-style white bread flavor and a soft, tender crumb with enough structure for hearty sandwiches. Because we use high-quality ingredients like real milk and sugar, they’re a more flavorful, elevated take on traditional white bread. This dough bakes up with a light, delicate interior and a slightly chewy exterior that holds up well to fillings, spreads, and melty cheese—whether you’re making simple sandwiches, subs, cheesesteaks, or big, stacked burgers.

Big Marty’s Rolls (Seeded)

Big Marty’s Rolls are large, sesame-topped white buns designed for big, loaded burgers and sandwiches where you want more surface area for toppings and sauces.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 3.75″ wide × 2.25″ high
  • Rolls per pack (retail): 8
  • Dough type: White
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced?Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: big burgers, stacked sandwiches, deli-style builds

Read more here: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-big-martys/

Plain Big Marty’s Rolls (foodservice only)

Plain Big Marty’s Rolls (unseeded) offer the same size and softness as the seeded version, but with a plain top for concepts or guests who prefer no seeds.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 3.75″ wide × 2.25″ high
  • Rolls per pack: 8
  • Dough type: White
  • Availability: Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes (hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: big burgers and sandwiches (without sesame seeds)

Hoagie Rolls

Hoagie Rolls are long, hearty white rolls made for subs and hoagies. They have enough structure to handle lots of fillings, sauces, and melted cheese.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 8.25″ long x 2.5″ wide x 2.25″ high
  • Rolls per pack: 6
  • Dough type: White
  • Availability: RetailFoodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes(hinge-sliced)
  • Best for: subs, hoagies, cheesesteaks, long hot sandwiches

Read more here: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-hoagie-rolls/

Old-Fashioned Real Butter Bread

Old-Fashioned Real Butter Bread has a rich, buttery flavor that shines in toast, grilled cheese, and other comfort-food favorites.

Product Attributes:

  • Slice size: 5/8″ thick x 4.75″ wide x 4.25″ high
  • Slices per loaf: 16
  • Dough type: White
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? Yes
  • Best for: toast, grilled sandwiches, French toast casseroles, everyday comfort food

Read more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-butter-bread/

 

 

Sweet Rolls

In 2022, Martin’s updated our Dinner and Party Rolls to offer a sweeter flavor profile, while keeping the soft, pillowy texture and high-quality ingredients Martin’s is known for. These sweet rolls use a different base dough that is slightly sweeter than the classic potato dough used in our signature products like Sandwich Potato Rolls and Slider Potato Rolls. They have a light, golden color, a rich, buttery taste, and a tender texture that makes them especially popular for holidays, brunches, and entertaining. They’re designed to shine both as a classic dinner-table side and as a base for sliders, pull-apart bakes, and appetizer-style creations.

Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls

Sweet Dinner Potato Rolls are dinner-sized, soft, and lightly sweet—great as a classic dinner-table side, or as the base for sliders and shareable pull-apart sandwiches.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 2.5″ wide × 2″ high
  • Rolls per pack (retail): 12 (3 × 4 connected sheet)
  • Dough type:Sweet
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced? No
  • Best for: dinner sides, sliders, pull-apart bakes, brunch spreads, holiday meals

Read more at: https://potatorolls.com/blog/product-highlight-sweet-dinner-potato-rolls/

Sweet Party Potato Rolls

Sweet Party Potato Rolls are smaller, “party-sized” rolls that are perfect for snack boards, party sandwiches, appetizer platters, and mini pull-apart bakes.

Product Attributes:

  • Size: 2″ wide × 2″ high
  • Rolls per pack (retail): 12 (single connected sheet)
  • Dough type: Sweet
  • Availability: Retail Foodservice
  • Pre-sliced?
    • Retail: No(unsliced)
    • Foodservice: No(unsliced option) Yes(pre-sliced option available)
  • Best for: party trays, mini sandwiches, pull-apart sliders, snack boards, appetizer bites

 

Note: Some of the products listed above are made specifically for restaurant and foodservice partners (and therefore may not be available for retail/grocery store purchase). If you are a foodservice operator, you can explore options and request products here.

Still have questions? Check out some of these helpful links for more information or leave a comment below!

 

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