Even though classes are still out for the summer, back-to-school buying has started. It’s a fantastic idea to stock up on dorm room necessities now if you or a loved one will be attending college this fall.
We’ve got you covered in the kitchen sector, whether you’re looking for dorm room necessities or all the necessary for a new apartment. Listed below are some of the top tiny kitchen finds based on reviews from actual customers.
It can be difficult to furnish a new kitchen, but we’ve done the research for you by finding the best compact kitchen appliances and accessories.
Best kitchen appliances and gadgets for your dorm room
To assist you (or your favourite student) in setting up a college dorm room kitchen, we identified miniature coffee makers, egg cookers, micro fridges, and other dorm-friendly appliances.
Keurig single-serve K-Mini: $60
A 12-ounce cup of coffee may be brewed in a few minutes with the single-serve K-Mini. The K-Mini is considerably smaller than other coffee makers on the market, measuring only 5 inches wide. You may conveniently bring your coffee to class with you thanks to the retractable drip tray’s capacity for travel mugs.
If you’re worried about all the single-use K-cups you might run through, check out these reusable K-Cup pod coffee filters ($12) that work with your favorite ground coffee.
Keurig single-serve K-Mini, $60 and up (reduced from $90)
Dash egg cooker
This egg cooker can quickly and easily create soft-boiled eggs, hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, and even omelettes for breakfast in a dorm room. The boiling tray, poaching tray, omelette tray, and measuring cup are all included, and they all fit neatly within the small cooker for storage. Additionally, there is an automated shut-off function.
Comfee retro mini fridge
Not only is this retro-style mini fridge functional, but it’s also lovely. This dorm-sized refrigerator’s 3.3 cubic feet are just right for keeping all your essentials cold. Red is also available.
Comfee retro mini fridge (3.3 cubic feet), $191 and up
Not the right mini-fridge for you? Wayfair has a large number of dorm-friendly refrigerators starting at just $46.
Comfee retro microwave: $100
With this retro-style microwave, your dorm room will seem really vintage. It has nine pre-programmed functions, including ones for pizza, popcorn, reheating, and more. Although it is also available in red and green, the colour shown offers the biggest discounts.
Comfee retro microwave (0.9 cu ft.), $100 (reduced from $135)
Need something a little bit bigger… or even smaller? Wayfair has a selection of countertop microwaves starting at $81.
Brita stainless steel water filter bottle
Even if the tap water on campus isn’t the nicest, every sip of water feels fresh thanks to the built-in Brita filter in the leak-proof straw cover of this 20-ounce stainless steel water bottle. There are five colour options available.
Wheat straw 16-piece unbreakable dinnerware set
You may wish to pick up a set of plates in addition to your necessities for cooking in your dorm room. This 16-piece dinnerware set is freezer, microwave, and dishwasher safe. It is lightweight and strong. Eight plates, four cups, and four bowls are included in the set. This set is entirely free of BPA and is made from environmentally friendly wheat straw.
Wheat straw 16-piece unbreakable dinnerware set, $20 (reduced from $25)