The best bread boxes are kitchen multitaskers. They might sound like they belong in log cabins, farmhouses, and photoshoots, but actually, they're incredibly useful: bread always tastes better when it's fresher.
We are always looking for neat and chic ways to organize your kitchen countertops and bread boxes are the perfect example of a beautiful kitchen storage idea. Stainless steel, ceramic, and wooden, these sturdy and stylish bread boxes can transform your kitchen, preventing crumbs from cluttering your countertops.
Whether you're an avid home baker or just someone who enjoys a sandwich, you need a bread box. This beautiful storage solution will keep bagels and pastries fresh and crisp, whilst protecting them from germs and bacteria.
I've looked through all the best bread baskets on the market. Whether you are looking for ultra-large capacity, shelves, or a multitasking box, I've found the best for every kitchen.
Best bread boxes 2024
Material: Plastic, steel
Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.3 x 6.8 inches
Weight: 3.4 lbs
+ Timeless design
+ Extremely durable
- Large footprint
This is the perfect shape for a range of breads. The lid closes firmly, ensuring loaves stay fresher for longer. It's durable and easy to clean, but quite big if you're not a big bread baker.
Material: Bamboo, steel
Dimensions: 14 x 7.7 x 5.3 inches
Weight: 3.3 lbs
+ Timeless design
+ Great seal
- Limited capacity
This chic stainless steel design is a timeless option for any home. It has room for four rolls and a small loaf, so is perfect for compact kitchens. The lid also doubles up as a cutting board.
Material: Bamboo, steel
Dimensions: 13.4 x 8.3 x 5.5 inches
Weight: 7.2 lbs
+ Easy to store
+ Multifunctional
- Expensive
Pretty and protean, this box can do it all. The smart design is suitable for every household, plus the bamboo lid doubles up as a cutting board. It's expensive, but it looks luxurious.
Material: Bamboo, steel
Dimensions: 7 x 14.5 x 8.75
Weight: 3.3 lbs
+ Well-designed
+ Minimalist style
- Too deep for some
Joseph Joseph products are always loaded with bonus features. This deep breadbin has a cutting board lid like many of the other bread boxes here, but also has crumb-catching sides and a non-slip base. See, they think about it all.
Material: Metal
Dimensions: 9.4 x 16.9 x 14.4 inches
Weight:13.3 lbs
+ Simple style
+ Huge capacity
- Too big for some
Feeding a family requires lots of bread. If you've struggled in the past, let me introduce you to this: a minimalist design which can fit six loaves of bread. There's almost no limit to your pastry production.
Material: Mango wood
Dimensions: 15 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches
Weight: 2lbs
+ Compact footprint
+ Thoughtfully designed
- Too small for some
Bread boxes can get out of hand. If you're a single person looking for a small, simple solution, look no further than this rustic box. This antique design is incredibly versatile and fits a loaf of bread perfectly.
Material: Bamboo
Dimensions: 15.3 x 10.2 x 12.5 inches
Weight: 9lbs
+ Simple style
+ Large capacity
- A little flimsy
With two, useful shelves, you don't need to worry about delicate pastries becoming crushed by bread. This has enough room, storage, and shelves for a family's worth of baked goods, plus it is designed from lightweight bamboo.
Material: Cast iron
Dimensions: 12 x 5.9 x 5.9 inches
Weight: 9.72 lbs
+ Versatile design
+ Luxurious materials
- Expensive
Everyone loves a classic Le Creuset. Strictly speaking, this cast is for baking bread in the oven. However, the domed top forms an excellent seal, making this perfect for baking and preserving your home-baked loaves.
Material: BPA-free plastic
Dimensions: 13.5 x 5.3 x 5.3 inches
Weight: 0.75 lbs
+ Excellent preservation
+ Clever design
- Not very attractive
This might not be pretty, but it's incredibly practical. If you only buy sandwich bread and want to preserve it in a compact, BPA-free container, here is your solution. It's not very versatile, but it's a clever design for a specific bread.
FAQs
Do I need a bread box?
if you enjoy bread and pastries and want to keep these tasting fresh, I would recommend investing in a bread box. They're an excellent storage solution, which you can use for eggs and other groceries if it's not full of bread already.
Is there a way to keep bread fresh without a bread box?
Whilst I would highly recommend investing in a bread box, there are a few tricks that you can use if you're waiting for one to be delivered to your home. There are plenty bread bags in wax, linen and plastic which you can use to store your bread in. These aren't always as stackable and durable as a bread box, but they're a good solution. You could also slice and freeze your bread to prevent it from growing mould, but it will need toasting after, because it will dry out.
How we test
At Homes & Gardens, we like to test every product before we recommend them to you. This means that we can personally vouch for them, letting you know what we found out about each model. Unfortunately, we didn't get to use all of these bread boxes, so our comments are based on extensive research. I've looked through hundreds of reviews searching for the useful features and annoying quirks to each bread box. There are plenty of models which didn't make the cut, purely based on poor reviews. Equally, the ones that I've included in this guide are popular with experts and customers alike, so they have our guarantee. If you'd like to find out more about the process, you can visit our how we test page.
Final thoughts
As a keen home baker, I'm lost without my bread box. Even though I always think about appearances my décor when looking for storage solutions, there's a lot more to these useful boxes. If your bread box doesn't have a good seal, it's close to useless. If it's tricky to clean, it's also hard to keep bread fresh and delicious.
You need a bread box which suits your loaves. Shelves are really useful if you enjoy a pretty pastry and don't want to crush it, but they're a pain if you like a big, round country loaf. I've found an option for every kind of baked good, so all that's left to do is enjoy a slice of fresh bread - and save the rest for enjoying on another day.
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