Kitchen

From blenders to chef's knives to rolling pins to nonstick skillets, our team of kitchen experts recommends the best equipment to help you whip up the finest meals, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro in the kitchen. These reviews are the result of hundreds of hours of research, expert interviews, crowdsourced opinions and owner ratings, hands-on testing, personal experience, and more.

Baking

See all Baking reviews

Coffee

See all Coffee reviews
  • Three drip coffee makers plugged in and standing next to one another amongst a cup of coffee and a jar of coffee beans.

    The Best Drip Coffee Maker

    by Marguerite Preston and Kathleen Squires

    We’ve been testing coffee makers since 2014, and we think the Bonavita Enthusiast 8-Cup Drip Coffee Brewer offers the best combination of convenient features and delicious coffee.

  • Our four picks for best electric kettles.

    The Best Electric Kettle

    by Anna Shults Held, Sarah Zorn, and Michael Sullivan

    Through multiple rounds of testing since 2013, the Cuisinart CPK-17 has remained our favorite electric kettle. It’s fast, accurate, and easy to use—all at a great price.

  • Two photos of a Timemore C2, in separate pieces and put together, in a collage illustrated to look like polaroids.

    The Case for Hand-Grinding Your Coffee

    by Nathan Burrow

    The Timemore C2 manual coffee grinder is elegant, durable, and has become an essential part of my morning routine.

Cooking tools and utensils

See all Cooking tools and utensils reviews

Cookware

See all Cookware reviews
  • A person hold's a nonstick pan with a pancake in it. a plate of three additional pancakes is right next to the pan.

    The Best Nonstick Pan

    by Lesley Stockton

    We’ve cooked mounds of eggs and more in 27 nonstick pans since 2016, and we recommend the slick and durable Tramontina 10-Inch Professional Restaurant Fry Pan.

  • A silver baking sheet layered with soap suds and scrub sponge inside of a sink.

    How to Clean Baking Sheets

    by Marguerite Preston

    You can restore your baking sheets’ shine with a fair amount of hard scrubbing. But there’s good news: Your dingy baking sheets are actually fine––maybe even better––just the way they are.

Dining and entertaining

See all Dining and entertaining reviews
  • Eight bottles and two glasses of nonalcoholic wine, all differently colored.

    The Best Nonalcoholic Wines

    by Nena Farrell

    We sampled more than 20 bottles of nonalcoholic wine and found our favorite reds, whites, rosés, and sparklings.

  • A person using a spatula to cook burgers on a grill.

    The Best Gas Grills

    by Tim Heffernan, Lesley Stockton, and Michael Sullivan

    We’ve tested eight grills since 2017. The Weber Spirit II E-310 is our top pick for its durability, ease of use, and great value.

  • A steak on a dinner plate with three different pairs of steak knives next to it.

    The Best Steak Knife Set

    by Tim Heffernan and Lizzy Briskin

    We sliced through pounds of steak, chops, and chicken to find a set of steak knives that’s sharp, stylish, and doesn’t break the bank.

Food and grocery

See all Food and grocery reviews
  • The bottles of our five favorite gins, displayed next to four gin-based cocktails.

    The Best Gins

    by Lesley Stockton

    We tasted 12 London Dry gins, mixing up martinis, Negronis, and gin and tonics to find our five favorites.

  • A few key items from each gift basket we recommend displayed together.

    Most Gift Baskets Are Terrible. These Are Great.

    by Gabriella Gershenson, Anna Perling, and Wirecutter Staff

    These gift baskets offer the best combination of taste, presentation, and value we’ve found, and we think they’ll delight recipients year-round.

  • Seven pints of the best vegan ice cream of various brands and flavors, shown with bowls, spoons, and an ice cream scoop.

    The Best Vegan Ice Cream

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We tried 35 pints of vegan ice cream from 16 ice cream brands. We loved nine of them, including flavors from Jeni’s, Van Leeuwen, and Trader Joe’s.

Kitchen storage

See all Kitchen storage reviews

Large kitchen appliances

See all Large kitchen appliances reviews
  • The GE Profile PVD28BYNFS French-door refrigerator, shown in stainless steel with its doors open.

    The Best Refrigerators

    by Liam McCabe

    We surveyed 5,000+ readers and analyzed 28,000+ customer reviews and found that among the major brands, LG fridges tend to make their owners the happiest.

  • Our pick for best upright freezer next to a set of pantry shelves.

    The Best Upright Freezers

    by Tyler Wells Lynch and Winnie Yang

    Just about any upright freezer you pick should work fine, but the GE FUF17DLRWW has a few extra features that make it stand out.

  • A stainless steel dishwasher flanked by yellow kitchen cabinets

    The Best Dishwashers

    by Andrea Barnes

    We stress-tested 12 dishwashers and continue to recommend the Bosch 300 Series for its strong cleaning performance, features, and reliability for the price.

Small kitchen appliances

See all Small kitchen appliances reviews
  • A dehydrator with round apple slices sitting on a table next to apples and an apple peeler.

    The Best Food Dehydrator

    by Lesley Stockton

    After many hours spent drying 168 pounds of meat and produce, we found that the Nesco FD-1018A Gardenmaster is the most even, efficient dehydrator you can get.

  • Our pick for the best over the range microwave the GE JVM6175.

    The Best Over-the-Range Microwave

    by Liam McCabe

    We tested six over-the-range microwaves and found that they’re all very similar, but we like the GE JVM6175 because it’s easier to use than most.

  • Our five picks for best microwave alongside an assortment of microwavable food.

    The Best Microwave

    by Rachel Wharton

    Most microwaves are nearly identical, but the Panasonic Genius Sensor Inverter NN-SN67HS stands out for its even heating and useful features.

Wine and bar

See all Wine and bar reviews
  • Our top pick growlers from Coleman and Stanley, shown side by side.

    The Best Growler

    by Ben Keough

    Thanks to its consistently excellent performance and beautiful handling, the Stanley Classic Easy-Pour is the growler to get.

  • Several cans of different brands and flavors of hard seltzer in ice.

    The Best Hard Seltzers

    by Haley Perry

    We tested 12 brands of hard seltzer in 40 flavors to find the cleanest-tasting, most refreshing hard seltzers readily available in stores.

More Kitchen Posts

  • Various roach baits spread out next to what looks like cockroaches.

    The Best Roach Killers

    by Doug Mahoney

    Read how to end and prevent roach infestations at home.

  • Our top three picks for dishwasher detergent, next to stacks of white bowls, mugs, bowls and plates.

    The Best Dishwasher Detergent

    by Andrea Barnes

    Dishwasher detergents are better than ever, and after testing 24 of them, we’ve found that Cascade Free & Clear ActionPacs deliver the best overall clean.

  • Two kitchen compost bins, a stainless steel mixing bowl, and a Baggu nylon tote, with scraps in them.

    Kitchen Compost Bins We Love

    by Katie Okamoto

    Our favorite kitchen compost bins are affordable (or free), easy to clean, and may help you keep up a composting habit for the long run.

  • Our top pick KitchenAid stand mixer, shown with sugar, eggs, a spatula, and a dish towel.

    The Best Stand Mixer

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    We’ve baked dozens of cakes and hundreds of cookies and even taken apart a few stand mixers to find the best options for baking and beyond.

  • Five of the toasters that we tested, in different styles and capacities, with a stack of golden toast.

    The Best Toaster

    by Michael Sullivan

    After testing 32 toasters for dozens of hours, we think the Cuisinart CPT-122 2-Slice Compact Plastic Toaster is the best, especially for its low price.

  • Our four picks for best chef's knife, on a cutting board with sliced citrus.

    The Best Chef’s Knife

    by Lesley Stockton

    We’ve tested 24 chef’s knives, chopping over 70 pounds of produce since 2013, and we recommend the Mac MTH-80 since it’s sharp, comfortable to use, and reliable.

  • Our three picks for best airfryer, displayed next to each other and some plates with french fries and chicken nuggets.

    The Best Air Fryer

    by Mace Dent Johnson, Caira Blackwell, and Michael Sullivan

    After testing dozens of air fryers over the years, we like the Philips 3000 Series Airfryer L HD9200/91, which crisps food quickly and costs less than $150.

  • Ice cream sandwiches arranged side-by-side against a blue background.

    The Best Ice Cream Sandwiches

    by Rachel Cericola

    We all scream for ice cream—but when it comes to ice cream sandwiches, these choices had us screaming the loudest.

  • Our top pick personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900, in black. Next to the blender is its travel cup and lid.

    The Best Personal Blender

    by Anna Perling and Lesley Stockton

    We’ve spent years making smoothies, pesto, and date shakes to find the best personal blender, the NutriBullet Pro 900.

  • Six people with various aprons on standing aside each other.

    Our Favorite Kitchen Aprons

    by Lesley Stockton

    After trying out 24 aprons with the help of friends and colleagues, we found nine we love for a wide range of body types.

  • A plate full of fruits and vegetables, next to a vegetable brush and a salad spinner.

    How to Clean Produce

    by Mace Dent Johnson

    Cleaning produce should be part of your cooking routine. Vinegar and presoaking help, but the musts are simpler: Scrub thoroughly, rinse with cool water, and dry.

  • Our pick for best slide-in electric range overall, the GE JS760, shown in black, installed in a kitchen.

    The Best Slide-In Electric Ranges

    by Tyler Wells Lynch

    After sorting through nearly 60 electric slide-in ranges, we recommend the GE JS760 as a reasonably priced, reliable stove that’ll look good in most kitchens.

  • The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker alongside the compact version of the product and two glasses of cold brew coffee.

    The Best Cold-Brew Coffee Maker

    by Wirecutter Staff

    We’ve been testing cold-brew coffee makers since 2016. The OXO Good Grips Cold Brew Coffee Maker makes the tastiest brew and is the easiest to use and clean.