An edible food container which is self supporting and stable in a generally upright position when placed on a rigid and substantially planar support surface. The edible food container includes a pair of spaced apart side walls and a base connecting the side walls. The base includes at least two spaced apart line bearing contact surfaces for supporting the edible food container on the substantially planar surface. Preferably, the base includes at least two elongate spaced apart ribs which define the at least two line bearing contact surfaces. The base may further include a raised portions on both ends of the base to increase the ability of the food container to hold fillings therein.