14 Kitchen Tools that Make Your Brunch for You

Indulging in a spread of sweet and savory dishes alike seems like the perfect way to spend a weekend morning. You’re patting yourself on the back for thinking of this revolutionary concept, until you arrive at the restaurant and it looks like everyone else in town had the same, brilliant idea.

Skip the growling stomach and torturous two-hour wait — make brunch at home instead.

Invite your friends over to make a party of it, and have fun personalizing dishes to your own tastes using the following appliances and tools. When your delicious waffles, omelets, and muffins are all done and ready, make sure to invite us over as well.

Waffle maker

Named the best round waffle maker by our guides team, the Oster Belgian Waffle Maker produces large, fluffy waffles in minutes, and for a reasonable price.

Egg poacher

A brunch without eggs Benedict is incomplete, but mastering poached eggs by hand can be tricky. Use these poach pods to ease the process.

Pancake pan

Make the cooking process cleaner and more efficient with this pan. The silver dollar size is the perfect portion and leaves you with enough room to indulge in all the other brunch dishes on the table.

Juicer

Fresh orange juice is a must at brunch time. This extractor is speedy, powerful, and well-priced for an entry-level juicer.

Panini press

The secret to this panini press’ success is the hinged lid, which can handle thick sandwiches.

Spatula

The broad surface and sturdy nylon of this spatula allow you to turn even the most delicate eggs.

Mandoline slicer

Waste no time and slice up veggies quickly and safely with this slicer.

Quiche pan

Make delicious, well-browned quiches, tarts, and pies that won’t stick to the pan.

Stand mixer

Easy to use and clean, versatile, and efficient, this is one of KitchenAid’s most popular stand mixers — and it lives up to the hype.

Juice carafe

Whether you’re serving up mimosas or iced coffee, this carafe’s spill-proof design will keep your tabletops clean and the brunch party going.

Cast iron skillet

This skillet has vegetable oil baked into it, so your cheesy hashes and baked pastries will release easily from the bottom.

Frittata and omelette pan

I’ve ruined countless omelets after attempting to flip them, but I have no excuse after using this pan. Fill both sides with your egg mixture, add your toppings on one side, then close the lid once the egg is mostly cooked.

Silicone muffin pan

Your muffins will slide easily out of this silicone pan, so you can spend more time eating and less time cleaning.

Crepe maker

If you love watching the crepe-making process at a shop, now’s your chance to try it for yourself and get creative with different fillings at home. The griddle comes with the spreader and a recipe guide.