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Promising review: "As someone who's generally had apartments with small kitchens and thus a small amount of counter space, I'm not fond of single-use appliances. I remember my brother getting a breakfast sandwich maker a few years ago and wondered why someone would give so much precious counter space to a glorified toaster. My recent apartment has more space, so I bought this because of the number of high reviews and my love of breakfast sandwiches. I should have bought it as soon as it came out — it's so much more compact than the toaster kind of sandwich makers and does its job extremely well. Preheating takes a few minutes, cooking takes five minutes and the whole center part is removable for cleaning. Anyway, this thing is amazing and totally worth the counter space it uses." —K. Durivage
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "Worth the money. This made making my corn tortillas so much easier. It stores easily. It cleans up easily. The parchment paper sheets that are provided keep it from sticking as long as your mix isn’t too wet. Best purchase we’ve made for our kitchen in quite some time." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $25.45.
Promising review: "I adore this little gadget. I'm usually not one to buy a lot of gadgets for my kitchen, I hate cluttering my counter space. But this is worth it. It isn't very big. I love poached eggs but hate watching them trying to guess if I've cooked them the way I want. This does it all by itself. If you like them harder, you can leave them in after the buzzer for an extra minute. If you like them softer, you can take them out right away or even reduce the water a touch. Or if you like them softer, use bigger eggs. It works in less than 10 minutes and cleans up wonderfully." —Teelo
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five colors)
Includes a detachable infuser, lid, and pitcher. BPA-free and dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "My husband and I have been using this cold brew coffee maker daily since I purchased it over a month ago. We have since removed our standard coffee maker from our counter, and don't plan on pulling it out again. The design of this product makes the cold brew coffee process much easier than the other ways that I have seen. I am very impressed with it." —Holly G
"I love making cold brew in this simple pitcher. There is a tall filter that you can add the coffee, and it securely screws into the top for easy removal. I like to leave it on my counter overnight (12–24 hours) and then remove the filter and store the coffee in the fridge for up to a week. It makes enough for about three to four cups of coffee for me. It's easy enough to clean, although I have experienced some staining on the filter, but it does not affect the function in any way! The container also fits nicely into my fridge, and can also store other drinks." —Suzanne
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes and three colors).
And don't forget to grab your reusable filter.
Promising review: "I work from home and was going to local coffee shops every day to buy coffee. I finally decided it would be easier and cheaper to just make my own. But I’m the only one in my house who drinks coffee and I also didn’t want something taking much room on my counter. So I decided to try the mini. This is a very basic K-Cup coffee maker but is perfect for my needs. Brews a cup of coffee in a minute or two, is small and compact, and works great! Great for the price!" —Jill Rizzi
Get it from Amazon for $66.21+ (available in five colors)
Promising review: "I love this compost bin! It is very well designed. They actually tested all aspects of it. The one-handed operation is SO much better than having to lift off a lid like my old steel compost bin. The lid flips up/down very easily. The lid removes when you want to empty it out. The plastic inside is super smooth so there are no nooks or crannies for food to get caught. Most of the waste simply slips off and then you can just rinse it and you are good to go. I don't have to buy compost bags anymore either. There is no smell when it is on the counter. The one thing I would improve (and I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could because of this) is that it is too small. I think it could be twice as big — a little wider and a little taller would be great. Otherwise, it really is a great product. I was worried about it looking tacky on my counter because it is plastic, but is so well designed that it even looks classy on my granite counter!" —Susanne M. Millar
Get it from Amazon for $19.76+ (available in four colors and two sizes). You might want to pick up some compostable bags and this handy guide to help you get started.
Promising review: "I can't tell you enough about the ease and wow factor of this little opener?? Sleek looking on the counter. Has a small foil cutter on the back of the stand that cuts through the seal with ease. Place the opener on the top of the bottle, push the button and just hold it down. The opener does all the work for you. Corkscrew goes down into the bottle, grabs hold of the cork to pull it out, all while you just hold the button. Then you push the reverse button and it spins the cork right out into your hand for reuse. Don't hesitate, it's worth every penny." —MamaBerry
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
Promising review: "I've had this waffle iron for a while now, and it is still in great condition! It's nice because you can cook your waffles to your preferred level of 'doneness.' You can also cook all sorts of other foods on this. I have used it for hash browns and following an online recipe. This really isn't just a one-use item. When I first purchased it, I was thinking about how I may not use it very often — but that really isn't the case. I would definitely say that this is worth the money!" —Brandon&Becca
Get it from Amazon for $29.92.
Promising review: "Really gorgeous little kettle. It replaced a bulky older one we had and looks so nice sitting on our counter. So far the power button holds down by itself and stays down for the whole boil. Gives a little sense of extra beauty to the morning coffee to be using such a good-looking item." —Isa
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Easy setup and better flavor than I thought it would be. I really thought it would turn into a dust collector on the counter but not even close. Got it for my wife as a Christmas gift and the kids use it more than I expected which is great." —Jason
Get it from Amazon for $79.99+ (available in four color options).
Promising review: "This is the best pan I have ever cooked with. The surface allows me to control the amount of olive oil used, the dome lid design is great for faster cooking without turning up the heat, and the pan itself is so beautiful I leave it out on my stovetop as decoration. I am hoping they make a small sauté pan and a three-quart saucepan someday." —Cheryl M.
Get it from Our Place for $145 (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "Bought this for my husband on his birthday and we have both really enjoyed it. The size is small enough to fit on the countertop without taking up too much space but it is large enough to fry two large chicken breasts at a time or three legs. Doesn't smell up the house and is very easy to use. I was a bit nervous because I had never used a fryer but this was very easy to use and clean." —Irish Katie in SC
Get it from Amazon for $43.49.
Air fryer basket and basket separator are dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "I really don't know what took me so long to buy one? I do know that the idea of another machine to make fries and onion rings did not make it sound like a must-have on my counter. Then I started thinking about all the fun things I eat when I'm out that would be nice to make at home but just don't turn out the same in the oven. I did a little recipe recon and found some items I wanted to try then went on the hunt for the perfect machine. The Purify is easy to use and clean. Holds plenty of food for two people. So far I have tackled fried ravioli, salmon fillets, and polenta 'fries' in it. All were perfectly crispy but not at all greasy. I'm so happy I took the plunge and bought it!!!" —Jadesfire
Promising review: "I absolutely love it! It is fast, powerful, and extracts an amazing amount of juice. I decided to start juicing because I felt I was lacking important nutrition in my diet and I was really noticing with every passing day I felt more and more tired and unhealthy. I feel more alive and what's wonderful is within minutes of drinking my juice I feel it! It's amazing how it happens so quickly. I even have my husband juicing and he is the biggest skeptic. This juicer was the right purchase, it's easy to clean, extremely powerful, and looks great on my kitchen counter. I've heard people refer to juicers in this price range as 'their first juicer' implying once they're more experienced and knowledgeable they 'upgrade' to a super expensive machine, but I have to say I doubt I will ever 'upgrade' because this thing is amazing. I can't believe it isn't priced at a couple hundred dollars." —Swick Nation
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Get it from Amazon for $54.99+ (available in two versions).
Promising review: "Fits perfectly on my counter, toasted my sandwich at the PERFECT temperature (not too crunchy or burned). I especially love the crust of the bread also gets a little toasty! It took honestly like five seconds to warm up, I felt the heat coming off the grill instantly. I have always wanted a panini press and am so excited to have gotten such an amazing one! I used to use toaster ovens to toast my sandwiches and this definitely is MUCH BETTER! IF YOU'RE READING THIS, GET IT !!! You definitely won't be disappointed." —Marie
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).
Dishwasher-safe and non-stick pan and kneading paddles.
Promising review: "This is the appliance I never knew I needed! I saw it on an Amazon and thought, what the heck let's try one. I am blown away. I have been baking most of my husband's bread for several years. He has celiac disease and must have a gluten-free diet. This bread maker has a gluten-free setting which works awesome. I've made loaf after loaf and they've all come out great! And it's so easy. I just have to dump my ingredients in and walk away. It's never been so easy. And I've discovered it does other things I had no idea a bread maker could do! I have made several batches of jam in it and they all come out great. This poor machine has run for days straight now making one thing after another as I tested it out. I wasn't sure I was going to keep it at first because I didn't think I needed another appliance — I tried it on a whim. I'm so glad I did! It has really made my life much easier!" —Laura A.
Get it from Amazon for $74.99. And find some awesome recipes to test out your new bread maker in this cookbook.
Promising review: "My new apartment didn’t have a microwave, so when I moved in I made the decision to go with a small convection oven. I’ll never go back to a microwave. I use this to cook salmon, make burritos, roast vegetables, and toast bread. It can do everything. It’s a pretty decent size and I don’t have a ton of counter space, but it’s worth it and is still smaller than a microwave. It comes with a tray and a broiling tray, both of which I use all the time. Also has a super easy slide-out tray in the bottom for crumb removal." —robert a walley
Get it from Amazon for $68.25. And get a bakeware set to use inside this bad boy too!
BPA-free and has a removable filter for easy cleaning.
Promising review: "First of all, it's very attractive on any counter and takes up very little space. Another great feature is the fast boil time — wow it's fast. Great buy and am very pleased!" —Frank E
Get it from Amazon for $24.99. And try some relaxing, stress-relieving tea for your new kettle too.
It comes with a flip lid for more compact storage. Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and blades.
Promising review: "Some things are worth waiting for! I deferred from getting a food processor for years as they were so expensive, bulky, lots of loose attachments, and I noticed how they ended up in the bottom back of my friends' cabinets gathering dust. This processor is compact, efficient, has a chopping blade and one disc that does everything else self stored in the bowl. Just remember to slip off the chopping blade when you are going to use the disc and vice versa. It is small enough that it can be tucked into a corner on my counter, taking up very little space and being black, virtually disappears. I thought I might not use it when chopping just one or two onions, for example, but have found that it is so fast and easy to clean that I am using it nearly every day. This is an all-star product!" —Joan R. Kossman
Get it from Amazon for $44.99+ (available in two sizes).
The non-electric parts are dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "Very happy with this purchase! A little larger than expected. Looks attractive sitting on the kitchen counter. Nice heat control element, makes visible grill marks, easy cleanup. Like having a clear glass lid to view cooking and control splatter." —Gloria R.
Get it from Amazon for $29.90+ (available in black and white).
Promising review: "I could not recommend this to more people if I tried — it's been an amazing addition to my kitchen! Super easy to use and clean and works great. I like that it's light too so that I can stack it on other appliances in my tiny kitchen, without taking up more counter space when it's not in use. The suction cups on the bottom are great for keeping it in place when in use." —ksb
Get it from Amazon for $24.49.
Promising review: "It's easy to use, small, and doesn't take up a lot of space if you are worried about counter space." —Tisha Nickerson
"Must have for LITTLE KIDS! It makes more than cake. You could do pancake balls, mini egg omelet bites... and more! Takes just minutes and it's super easy to use. My rule of thumb is filling the bottom reserves to the top to make sure they bake up into a ball! Has worked every time!" —Jessica Jenkins
Get it from Amazon for $17.06.
Promising review: "Any great baker will tell you the key to successful baking is in weighing the ingredients VS measuring them. After many years of measuring ingredients, I finally decided to purchase a scale. Now I wish I had purchased one years ago! The size is perfect, not too big and not too small. I love the slim sleek design so much that I keep it sitting out on my counter. The beautiful stainless steel surface adds a nice touch of shine to my kitchen and blends so well with all my stainless steel appliances. The digital display is large and bright making the numbers easy to read. I highly recommend this scale for the good quality, low price point, and many great reviews." —Rhonda
Get it from Amazon for $8.99.
Promising review: "Though it initially sat in a closet, after seeing a similar one in action at a friend's, I decided to use it. Damn, I can't believe that I let it sit in the closet for so long! It wound up earning a spot on the counter, as it was used practically every day by someone for something or other. Smoothies, puree, soup, frappes, etc. Wound up lending it to my in-law one day, and wound up 'having to leave it for them'... LOL! Now I'm replacing it! :)" —Compromise Elsewhere
Get it from Amazon for $59.99+ (available in three colors and two variations).
Here's why it's worth it: The 5-quart stainless-steel bowl has a convenient handle and is big enough to mix dough for nine dozen cookies or four loaves of bread in a single batch. The mixer has 59 touchpoints per rotation around the bowl so your stuff gets mixed real good. It tilts to allow clear access to the bowl and attached beater or whatever accessory you're using. Plus, it'll stir wet or dry ingredients, knead bread dough, and even whip up some cream. The mixer includes coated flat beater, coated dough hook, six-wire whip, and a one-piece pouring shield. The flat beater and dough hook are dishwasher-safe.
Promising review: "I had a very, very old stand mixer (early 90s) that finally broke beyond use, so it was time to upgrade. I purchased this and it's fabulous — the star of my kitchen counter. I've made large batch cinnamon rolls twice and it works beautifully with that heavy, thick dough. It can handle most everything without ever going over level four or six. I'm so glad I went with the five quarts, I don't have to worry about overfilling the bowl. Still learning some of the tricks in adding ingredients while it works, the pour spout/shield helps but is awkward to get used to. I am in love and sad that I waited so long to buy this beautiful mixer." —Candice P
Get it from Amazon for $399.99+ (available in 27 colors)
Features 11 programmable digital controls: rice, soup/broth, meat/stew, bean/chili, sauté, porridge, steam, slow cook, yogurt, keep warm, and pressure cook. Up to 24-hour delay start, automatic keep warm setting for up to 10 hours, stainless steel inner cooking pot, food-grade, no chemical coating, three-ply bottom, dishwasher-safe. Comes with rice measuring cup, stainless steel steam rack without handles, rice paddle, soup spoon, condensation collector, and recipe booklet.
Promising review: "So, if you love the speed of a pressure cooker but were ever worried about them, this is your solution. It replaces many other appliances, too! I keep it out on the counter, and our countertop space is limited, but it's worth it. It's always ready to go. If you use it as often as we do, you'll love getting an extra pot liner, too! Very convenient to store smaller amounts of leftovers in the fridge while you make a larger dinner meal. If you are on the fence, go for it! You'll thank yourself!" —onefriendtoanother
Get a full rundown on this incredibly popular slow cooker in our full review of the Instant Pot!
Get it from Amazon for $63.94+ (available in four sizes and two styles).
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