Bread Machine reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 259 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Bread Machine brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BreadMachines, r/Breadit, r/Frugal, r/buyforlifetips, r/glutenfree. Top-rated brands include Zojirushi (4.8/5), Cuisinart (4.1/5), Panasonic (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews259
Subreddits17
Posts47
Brands44
Products58
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#1
Zojirushi
4.8
(100)
"I ended up getting the Maestro because I found a brand new one for half off, and I love it."
"Zojirushi all the way!! Good quality, dependable."
"Zojirushi makes amazing products."
"Buy the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus thru Kohl’s online using the 40% coupon. Can’t beat it for the price."
"Zoji virtuoso plus. The GOAT."
"Third. Zoji virtuoso."
"I bought mine on all the same recommendations. It is otherwise absolutely perfect!"
"The winner for me after much research was the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus."
"I bought the Zojirushi Virtuoso Plus as it was top,recommended on Wire Cutter and was the machine that King Arthur Flour used."
"I bought the Zoji with the Kohls 40% off and I got like $120 kohls cash back. Made first loaf!!!!!"
#2
Cuisinart
4.1
(34)
"I love my cuisinart!"
"I got a cuisinart compact from FB marketplace for $40 and it’s great! I actually recommend getting a second hand or used one."
"I got my cuisinart compact on sale for less than $75 new at Kohls."
"I've got the Cuisinart CBK-200 and I love it. It's got all the bells and whistles if that's what you're looking for in a bread maker"
"The CBK-210 is out now. I have it, and it is literally a fantastic bread machine."
"I've been using my Cuisinart Bread Maker for pizza dough."
"The bread machine I use."
"My Cuisinart rules and I love it."
"We have the Cuisinart Compact Bread Machine and it makes the best dough."
"I'm using the Cuisinart Compact. It makes up to a 2-lb loaf."
#3
Panasonic
4.5
(27)
"I've had my Panasonic since the pandemic. Excellent."
"The 2 best bread makers I know are the Panasonic 2550 and the zojirushi virtuoso plus."
"Panasonic are the top dogs in the UK. I have the 2540 & it's pretty much perfect."
"Panasonic 250 is great for me. Very reliable."
"Have you considered Panasonic? I'd highly recommend it."
"I love my Panasonic for it having a yeast dispenser, which has made my overnight bread much better."
"In the UK, Panasonic are regarded as the gold tier and have been the name brand for 20 years or more."
"Yeah, I have a Panasonic which does a great job."
"Just got a Panasonic - 2 good loaves out of 2."
"I splurged on the fancy Panasonic one and it’s been life-changing."
#4
Hamilton Beach
4.2
(21)
"Hamilton beach!!"
"My favorite has been the Hamilton Beach model. It's inexpensive and super easy to use."
"I have a Hamilton Beach BM, and I love it!"
"Love my Hamilton Beach! First, inexpensive. Second, I use it constantly for bread and dough and it never disappoints."
"It has been great! It is dishwasher safe and it does a great, if large loaf of bread."
"I received a Hamilton Beach HomeBaker in March 2013 as a birthday gift, and since then, I have made 161 batches of bread with it."
"I've never had a bad loaf from it even though it is the first bread machine I've owned."
"I have a Hamilton Beach model and it works great and was much cheaper."
"I never have expensive machine, but I got a Hamilton one for $20. It works just fine as long as the yeast is fresh!"
"I bought the easiest cheapest machine I could find that had a decent reputation."
#5
Breville
4.5
(11)
"I’ve got a Breville Custom Loaf machine and love it."
"Breville Bakers Dozen. They've been making bread machines and other appliances for decades and their warranty is really good."
"Buy used for sure! We got a like new (still in box) Breville for $10 at an estate sale."
"I have the Breville and LOVE it! It’s not tiny (it’s tall), but good browning on top and bottom of loaf plus I have never had a loaf or dough cycle fail."
"I'm happy with my Breville. Good quality build...versatile...easy menu system."
"I ❤ my Breville. It's a beast."
"I have a breville i got for 50 used. Id reccomend it."
"I have the Breville one, holy cow that machine is just a tank. 3 loafs a week no questions asked for over a year now."
"I seriously considered the Zoji, but I loved the idea of a collapsible paddle in the Breville."
"It does make good bread, but so did my old Black and Decker machine."
#6
Amazon Basics
4.2
(6)
"I bought an Amazon Basic for $67 & love it. And with 14 settings, quite easy to use."
"Are plenty happy with it."
"I suggest the Amazon Basic for $67.00. It has 14 settings, has a tiny foot print & is light as a feather. It is fairly quiet."
"Mine is an Amazon Basics. Works just fine. 1½ and 2 pound settings. Light-medium-dark. 14 programs, most of which I’ll never use. I’m really enjoying homemade bread!"
"I got the cheap Amazon basics bread machine since I didn’t know if I would use it much."
"I would recommend starting out with a cheaper one to make sure you like it."
#7
KitchenArm
4.6
(5)
"I bought a Kitchen Arm bread machine from Amazon and I love it. The zojirushi was out of my price range."
"I really like our Kitchenarm machine. Been making tasty loaves (no fails!) since Christmas."
"I love my new KitchenArm."
"Bought a Kitchenarm, there was a coupon. Had it for 6 weeks. No complaints."
"It's got like 30 different settings on it and came with great instructions and a recipe book."
#8
KBS
4.6
(5)
"I got a KBS on Valentines and I absolutely love it!"
"I love my KBS"
"I just bought a KBS bread machine. So far it's working great."
"I bought a KBS MBF-010 and it works great."
"I have a KBS 19-1 machine. Not the most expensive, however does a nice job. I'm eighty years old so it is relatively idiot proof. Have not made a bread recipe that did not turn out as planned."
#9
Oster
4.4
(5)
"My first bread machine, an Oster ExpressBake, is still going strong in its 14th year."
"Got my Oster at a thrift store for 30 bucks , I love it !"
"I started off with an Oster and always had good results. I made about a loaf a week during the pandemic."
"I have this one aswell and it's great I used to have a Cuisinart and this Oster machine is comparable."
"I have a basic Oster Expressbake. It's relatively cheap and makes bread effectively."
#10
Black & Decker
4.3
(3)
"We had a Black and Decker that lasted close to 25 years with regular use."
"You can probably find a Black and Decker for $20 or so used but in good condition. It's a workhorse."
"I'm still pretty happy with my $40 Black & Decker."
#11
Elite Gourmet
4.3
(3)
"I have this Elite Gourmet machine. I bought it on Black Friday, so I've been using it for about 4 months now and I'm very happy with it - both for the entire bread making process, or just making dough to be finished in the oven."
"I just bought the Elite Gourmet on Amazon for around $75. It’s quieter than my last machine and makes good bread."
"I had a Elite Gourmet that worked great for years until my husband decided to upgrade me to a Zoji."
#12
Breadman
4.3
(3)
"I bought 2 breadman ultimate off Facebook marketplace new in the box from the late 90’s. Built like tanks. I use it everyday."
"I got an older model Breadman at Salvation Army Thrift Store for $25. Figured if the name is Breadman, it can't be bad."
"I have a Breadman 2lb, BK1050. I've been very happy with it. I think having a machine with a gluten free setting is key."
#13
Zojirushi Bread Machine
3.7
(3)
"I currently use a Zojirushi for both making bread and dough."
"I've been using a Zojirushi for years."
"The flavor was nice but I thought it was a bit dry."
#14
Hitachi
4.5
(2)
"I have a Hitachi and it's wonderful."
"I have a Hitachi bread maker I found next to a dumpster about twenty years ago. It's been churning out bread for about fifty cents a loaf ever since."
#15
Aldi
4.0
(2)
"I have a clearance Aldi Bread machine and it works great."
"Aldi has a really nice inexpensive one but they only offered 1 to 2 weeks a year."
#16
West End
5.0
(1)
"Its a great machine and I would never buy a different brand."
#17
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"I bought the absolute cheapest Amazon brand bread machine for 65$ and it has been perfect!!!"
#18
CROWNFUL
5.0
(1)
"I just went with an inexpensive model (CROWNFUL Automatic Bread Machine) and it is mind-numbingly simple to use and clean."
#19
Bread Dad
5.0
(1)
"You can't go wrong with the Bred Dad recipes."
#20
Lidl
5.0
(1)
"The lidl one works awesome."
#21
Pohl Schmitt
5.0
(1)
"I have the Pohl Schmitt bread machine I love it!"
#22
DAK/Welbilt
5.0
(1)
"Look for a DAK or Welbilt glass dome model on eBay. They’re powerful workhorses."
#23
Kitchenarm
5.0
(1)
"Kitchenarm 29-in-1 is a great machine, only around $100, is programmable, comes with a book of recipes."
#24
Vevor
5.0
(1)
"Here's the Vevor Bread Machine I bought last year, when I bought it, it was only $64.30, free delivery. I love it!"
#25
Saki
4.0
(1)
"I love my Saki Bread Machine"
#26
Kenwood
4.0
(1)
"Kenwood BM250, bought in 2018. Starting to turn yellow and letters are fading but still making nice bread every few days."
#27
West Bend
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had two other bread machines before my Zo. One was a Westbend, and I loved that thing even though I had to replace the bread pan twice."
#28
Ambiano
4.0
(1)
"I have an ambiano from Aldi and I a. Amazed how good it is. It's a budget machine but it's been great so far."
#29
Ankarsum Mixer
4.0
(1)
"Thank you - also was looking at some large ankarsum mixers which seem really great for bread/dough."
#30
Breadman Ultimate
4.0
(1)
"Both going strong after 20 years."
#31
Brabantia
4.0
(1)
"I don’t regret it."
#32
Kitchen in A Box
4.0
(1)
"It makes really good bread."
#33
DAK Glass Dome
4.0
(1)
"Look for a used DAK glass dome model; often referred to as an “R2-D2” model. Very strong motor in them."
#34
Morphy Richards
4.0
(1)
"I have a Morphy Richards Fast Bake and use the normal setting."
#35
MasterChef
4.0
(1)
"I got my MasterChef bread machine from Canadian Tire for under 80 bucks on sale."
#36
Breadman Plus
4.0
(1)
"I like the Breadman Plus because they are common and work well."
#37
Dak
4.0
(1)
"I'm very fond of my Dak Turbo Baker IV."
#38
Sage
4.0
(1)
"My breadmaker is a Sage Custom (I think it might be a brevile elsewhere)."
#39
Rosewill
4.0
(1)
"I got a Rosewill for $30 and I've been making all our sandwich and breakfast bread for 11 months!"
#40
Cuckoo
4.0
(1)
"I have the Cuckoo (it's on sale rn btw, for 50% off). But my favorite is Zojirushi."
#41
Starfrit
4.0
(1)
"I have been using a Starfrit machine for about a year now and virtually every bread I've made has come out well."
#42
Black and Decker
4.0
(1)
"I find black and decker to be a good machine. I’ve had mine for 14 years and it’s still going strong."
#43
Sunbeam
4.0
(1)
"Try looking at thrift shops. Otherwise, sunbeam is cheap and works well."
#44
DAK
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking for something a bit more affordable, consider the DAK Turbo Maker IV!"
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