Kitchenware reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 152 Reddit reviews across 23 subreddits and 27 posts to rank the best Kitchenware brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/AskAnAustralian, r/AskUK, r/uppsala, r/Cooking. Top-rated brands include IKEA (3.9/5), Le Creuset (5.0/5), Tefal (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews152
Subreddits23
Posts27
Brands81
Products49
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#1
IKEA
3.9
(20)
"I replaced most of the plastic food storage containers in our kitchen with glass ones from IKEA and it's such an improvement."
"Get thee to IKEA"
"Their better silverware and kitchen ware and dishes are maybe not 100% BIFL but they are close."
"Ikea is pretty reasonable quality for the price."
"I actually find the stuff quite decent for the price."
"I tried home center and ikea products they are good quality and affordable."
"For bare minimum then I guess IKEA is the best."
"Ikea, city shop, tedi, or lidl/hofer that sometimes has pretty cool stuff"
"Ikea!"
"As already mentioned by the others, IKEA or TEDi for kitchen stuff."
#2
Le Creuset
5.0
(6)
"Le cruset for me. You get what you pay for."
"Le creuset every time."
"I will always recommend Le Creuset, though I appreciate they are a little spenny."
"Le Creuset, buy it at kildare village."
"Totally worth it."
"Good pot at a time. A dutch oven, a frying pan. Good will have some great stuff."
#3
Tefal
5.0
(5)
"Maganda nabili namin na pan na pwede na rin prituhan at paglutuan ng sabaw."
"Ingatan molang para magtagal yun non-stick niya. Uniform yun kulay and design hindi magmukha baduy ang kitchen sa variety."
"Tefal"
"I really like the T-Fal brand and they’re very affordable!"
"They’re cheap, widely available, and they work very well."
#4
All-Clad
5.0
(5)
"I ended up buying mostly All-Clad stuff on sale and I've been really happy with it."
"All clad stainless steel, le Creuset Dutch oven and bakewares, and some vintage wooden furnitures."
"Love my all clad pans and a good cast iron"
"All-Clad is my preference"
"All-Clad"
#5
Kmart
4.2
(6)
"The stoneware pots and pans from Kmart have been good to me for over 6 years at this point."
"I’m shockingly surprised at the quality of Kmart knives."
"I love my kmart pots!"
"Op shops or the stainless steel Kmart stuff. Don't bother with the plastic stuff."
"Kmart...huge range n cheap...ok not myers quality but bloody pretty good."
"I cook a lot, when I first moved I bought from Kmart, IKEA, Big W, op shops. Still do that now. Items are good enough quality."
#6
Lodge
4.8
(4)
"A good Lodge cast iron pan is probably a safe bet. You can cook most things on it once it's seasoned properly and it lasts forever."
"Lodge brand skillets and Dutch ovens."
"The cast iron skillet is used all the time and is perfect for various cooking needs."
"I’ve also got a cast iron that my mom gave me that I use a lot (it’s a lodge), but the le creuset is just so much easier and less finicky."
#7
Fiesta
4.7
(3)
"So is Fiesta Ware. I have been using mine for 30 years and my only break was when a bowl was dropped on concrete."
"I love my Fiesta dinnerware, it's colorful and practical."
"Fiesta is also fairly durable. I've dropped plates and bowls without breakage."
#8
Victorinox
4.7
(3)
"Victorinox has amazing knives."
"A good chef's knife makes your life about 1000 times easier in the kitchen."
"Unless you’re after a showboat piece, Victorinox is probably the best value for money range."
#9
Cuisinart
4.3
(3)
"I use Cuisinart, Merten & storck, and Le Creuset. They all were pricey. But stainless steel cookware is never cheap."
"I have a set of these that are good: https://www.target.com/p/cuisinart-set-of-3-stainless-steel-mixing-bowls-with-lids/-/A-52760738"
"I'd consider Cuisinart the lower cost alternative"
#10
Kitchen Warehouse
4.0
(3)
"Kitchen Warehouse in Bundall is also a good option"
"Kitchen Warehouse in Bundall - they have an online store aswell"
"Kitchen Warehouse or King of Knives or House or Robins Kitchen."
#11
TK Maxx
4.0
(3)
"TKMax ( uk here) has some good quality stuff at sensible prices."
"I’ve got some beautiful sets from TK Maxx before"
"I love a good TK Maxx find! ... there are three in close proximity to Oxford street so I’m sure you can find some items there on your visit."
#12
Ikea
4.0
(3)
"I love my Ikea non-stick pans! They’re affordable and I’ve had no problem with them."
"Ikea or Kmart for the simple stuff like colanders, storage, plates, cutlery, utensils, they do some ok wooden cutting boards for like $15."
"I love my set of 3 IKEA pots, found some more on Facebook and gave it to my mum too."
#13
French Press
3.7
(3)
"French press. Use loose leaf tea and grind your own coffee."
"I have a stainless steel French press (no plastic) and an electric kettle that is plastic on the outside but completely metal on the inside."
"French press is okay, but the mesh strainer will need replacement and I don’t find it very effective at straining after a while."
#14
MoccaMaster
5.0
(2)
"I second the Moccamaster."
"We got a MoccaMaster and love it. Made in the Netherlands and mostly from aluminum. You can choose from a S/S or glass carafe. Great system!"
#15
Mercer
5.0
(2)
"Mercer knives."
"Mercer are good for knives."
#16
Baking Sheet
5.0
(2)
"You just need a baking sheet and a rack to do it in the oven."
"* Half-sheet baking sheet, stainless."
#17
Chemex
5.0
(2)
"Seconding Chemex or v60."
"I would much prefer a chemex or v60 with filter papers which are home compostable."
#18
KitchenAid
5.0
(2)
"Since you mentioned Kitchenaid I'll throw it out there... their kitchen utensils are also nice."
"I like my Kitchenaid 5-ply"
#19
Instant Pot
5.0
(2)
"The Instant Pot is Instant Pot actual brand."
"I also have the smallest size of Instant Pot."
#20
Wok
4.5
(2)
"You can do almost everything in a wok."
"I used to use a big wok for chicken wings, and it worked great."
#21
Costco
4.5
(2)
"Costco Costco Costco. They have good brands for clothing, kitchen, dining, everything."
"Costco has cool measuring cups & spoons rn https://www.costco.com/MIU%2010-piece%20Stainless%20Steel%20Measuring%20Cups%20&%20Spoons.product.4000292996.html"
#22
Made In
4.0
(2)
"One that is more modern, but actually is good, is Made In."
"Made In also makes nice ones at the same price point"
#23
Briscoes
4.0
(2)
"Briscoes are great especially if they have a sale."
"Briscoes can also be an awesome place to look when they have their wild sales."
#24
Cervera
4.0
(2)
"Go for Cervera. It's a bit higher price range."
"Cervera has alot of quality stuff. Its a bit more expensive, but they regularly have sales."
#25
Bohman & Wiberg
4.0
(2)
"And for the last would I say Bohman & Wiberg again."
"Bought my wok pan there. Real stuff compare to what they had at Cervera."
#26
Cookware
3.5
(2)
"But really, invest in a high quality cookware. Your food will thank you later."
"The pots and pans they sell there suck. Invest in a good one."
#27
Amazon
3.5
(2)
"Amazon has lots of options and ships to your door so you don’t have to drive all over."
"Amazon might have some good finds."
#28
Walmart
3.5
(2)
"New….Walmart, Target or IKEA"
"Walmart - dollar tree, family dollar, dollar general."
#29
David Jones
3.0
(2)
"Outside of Myer/DJ pretty much everywhere on the coast that I know of is a glorified Baccarat outlet."
"David Jones is really the only option."
#30
Kettle
2.5
(2)
"Also get a kettle to boil on the stove or an electric kettle, not just because it’s more efficient but also because it will taste so much better."
"Using a microwave for tea is offensive to British culture."
#31
Perceval
5.0
(1)
"Perceveal for steak knives"
#32
Rösle
5.0
(1)
"Rosle for steel kitchen tools"
#33
Brymax Home Showroom
5.0
(1)
"Theres this place where i got a set of stainless steel pots & pans for a great price. the quality is good and their prices are amazing. its called Brymax home showroom."
#34
Fortessa
5.0
(1)
"Fortessa silverware"
#35
Duralex
5.0
(1)
"Duralex unie glasses"
#36
RevereWare
5.0
(1)
"Vintage Revereware cookware (eBay)."
#37
Demeyere
5.0
(1)
"Demeyer or hestan for stainless pans"
#38
Crate and Barrel
5.0
(1)
"Simple and timeless tableware. We received crate and barrel white porcelain dishes for our wedding and they are still going strong 17 years later."
#39
Ealywood
5.0
(1)
"Ealywood for wooden kitchen tools"
#40
All-Clad, Demeyere, cast iron
5.0
(1)
"All-Clad, Demeyere (more aesthetic, slightly more expensive), and cast iron should do for most of your pots and pans."
#41
AeroPress
5.0
(1)
"I strongly recommend just getting an Aeropress for your coffee. It's virtually indestructible and is really easy to use."
#42
Staub
5.0
(1)
"Staub or le creuset for cast iron pans"
#43
Ninja
5.0
(1)
"Ninja products overall. Fryers, blenders, coffee makers. We’ve had nothing but good luck with that brand."
#44
Pyrex and CorningWare
5.0
(1)
"I also love Pyrex and Corningware:)I’ve had mine since the 90s and it’s held up very well."
#45
Pyrex and Corelle
5.0
(1)
"I want to recommend Pyrex/Corelle - they have amazing customer service."
#46
America's Test Kitchen
5.0
(1)
"For kitchenware Google/YouTube America's Test Kitchen & whatever it is you want and watch their video on their recommendations."
#47
Cast Iron Enameled Dutch Ovens and Pans
5.0
(1)
"My local FB marketplace has a ton of cast iron enamel coated dutch ovens and other pans pretty frequently."
#48
Heath Ceramics
5.0
(1)
"I'm going to suggest Heath Ceramics for dinnerware. They're based in the Bay Area and 100% American-made."
#49
CorningWare
5.0
(1)
"Corningware dishes."
#50
Libbey
5.0
(1)
"Libby glassware."
#51
Breville
5.0
(1)
"Breville for kitchen appliances"
#52
Tojiro
5.0
(1)
"Tojiro/Fujitora, wusthoff or herder for kitchen knives"
#53
Nisbets
5.0
(1)
"For kitchen basics I love Nisbets. ... they have a great selection of cookware"
#54
Corelle
5.0
(1)
"Correlle dishes aren’t always the prettiest but they are truly BIFL."
#55
Cutco
5.0
(1)
"Cutco! ... high quality, FOREVER guaranteed knives. These knives last a lifetime!"
#56
Judge
5.0
(1)
"The Rice cooker is a Judge."
#57
Le Creuset Pans
5.0
(1)
"Le creuset for pans if you can afford it."
#58
Samuel Groves Pans
5.0
(1)
"I have a pan from Samuel Groves and David Mellor (seconds) ice hardened chef’s knife and love both."
#59
David Mellor Chef’s Knife
5.0
(1)
"I have a pan from Samuel Groves and David Mellor (seconds) ice hardened chef’s knife and love both."
#60
Lodge Cast Iron Pans
5.0
(1)
"Cast iron pans: Lodge, absolutely bomb proof."
#61
Hema
4.0
(1)
"Hema, Daiso and Dollar Plus all have affordable options. I would say Hema is the most quality one among them."
#62
HomeCentre
4.0
(1)
"You can buy some nice sets of in Homecentre for like 500 QAR or less and it is of the type bone china which is quite durable."
#63
Asialivs
4.0
(1)
"Asialivs has a section mainly for that, of its what you're after."
#64
Ho&Ruck
4.0
(1)
"In Ho&Ruck you can buy used stuff that's pretty cheap but not bad in quality. They have sets aswell."
#65
Vogue
4.0
(1)
"A vogue or chef inox non stick pan will often outperform a Scanpan or Circulon pan, for much less money."
#66
Action
4.0
(1)
"From time to time they also have some high quality kitchenware in their weekly rotation."
#67
Pyrex
4.0
(1)
"I always buy my pirex and other casserole dishes at op shops."
#68
House
4.0
(1)
"Most of their stuff is pretty good quality. Can be overpriced but sales are on constantly so you can often grab yourself a bargain."
#69
Villeroy & Boch
4.0
(1)
"There is a few places at Harbourtown… Villeroy & Boch etc…"
#70
Harris Scarfe
4.0
(1)
"Look out for Harris Scarfe specials. They have some really cheap kitchen ware"
#71
Lifeline
4.0
(1)
"Definitely op shops. Lifeline superstores seem to be pretty reliably good for that sort of stuff."
#72
Sunlight Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"I tend to like Sunlight Kitchen best (it’s the most pleasant to be in)"
#73
John Lewis
4.0
(1)
"John Lewis, as others have said is the go to quality all in one shop place, can be pricey though but they have an excellent range for most budgets."
#74
Dunelm
4.0
(1)
"Dunelm aren't half bad. John Lewis is better quality but the Dunelm stuff is good value."
#75
Unknown Microwave
4.0
(1)
"A microwave will probably last the longest and be the easiest to clean."
#76
Unknown Toaster Oven
4.0
(1)
"A toaster oven allows you to see the food that’s being cooked, so I prefer them over air fryers."
#77
Stainless Steel Cookware
4.0
(1)
"It's essential to get stainless steel with heavy base. Heavier base = more even heat = less likely to burn."
#78
Clas Ohlson
3.0
(1)
"For that Clas Ohlson or Rusta"
#79
HomeGoods
3.0
(1)
"Home Goods and the rest of the Marshalls/TJMaxx family."
#80
Chinatown Kitchenware
2.0
(1)
"The kitchenware in Chinatown are not that great. The stainless steel pans there are more prone to warping; many also have less aluminum which is bad for heat transfer."
#81
Steve's Kitchenware
2.0
(1)
"Avoid Steven’s on Moorehouse they got a creepy sales lady who made me feel like a criminal."
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