Cyber Monday 2018: The Epi Guide to the Best Things to Buy Today

Black Friday came and went, but fear not bargain-hunters: Cyber Monday is here. Take a break from doing work on your first day back in the office post-Thanksgiving weekend and let us help you decide what to buy today. Read on for the best kitchen products—Instant Pots, toaster ovens, food processors, coffee makers, cast-iron skillets, and more—to shop over the next 24 hours of Cyber Monday madness.

(Want a store-by-store rundown of what's on sale today? Head over to our retailer guide for Cyber Monday here.)

Instant Pots

Instant Pot Smart

The most high-tech of them all, the Instant Pot Smart Wifi is getting the Amazon deal of the day treatment today. This version can be paired with your iPhone or Android, but the real perk is that you can create your own recipe scripts on your phone and upload them to the multi-cooker. Otherwise, it's pretty similar to the Duo, the main difference being that it has three different "keep warm" temperatures.

BUY IT: Instant Pot Smart, 6-Quart, $90 from Amazon (originally $150)

Toaster Ovens

Breville Smart Oven Compact

We love the Breville Smart Compact Convection because it's simple but still top-of-the-line. It has Element IQ, Breville's self-adjusting heat program and 8 cooking presets: toast, bagel, bake, roast, broil, pizza, cookies, and reheat. It's nice and small too, so if you usually cook for one or two, or just don't have a lot of counter space, this is your best bet.

BUY IT: Breville Smart Compact Convection Oven, $143 from Amazon (originally $180)

Breville Smart Oven Pro

The Smart Oven Pro is more advanced than the compact version above. It has 2 more cooking programs (grill and slow cook) and an interior oven light. It's much larger too—ideal for a household of 4 or more.

BUY IT: Breville Smart Oven Pro, $216 from Amazon (originally $280)

Breville Smart Oven with Air Fry

This guy has an air fryer component, so if you have dreams of making healthy French fries regularly, this is for you. It's also quite large (it claims to cook for up to 14 people), so make sure you have the counter real estate for it.

BUY IT: Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven with Air Fry, $320 from Amazon (originally $400)

Food Processors

Breville Sous Chef 12

Our top-rated food processor, the Breville Sous Chef, is $240 (originally $300) on Amazon. As our product reviewer put it, the Breville Sous Chef 12-cup is the "right-hand man you've always wanted in the kitchen." It stands out for its power and assortment of thoughtful, user-driven design tweaks, like an easy-to-detach, leakproof work bowl. (See our full review here.)

BUY IT: Breville Sous Chef 12, $240 from Amazon (originally $300)

Coffee Makers & Espresso Machines

Nespresso Essenza Mini

If you're a fan of a Nespresso machine, this one is a quality find. With a small footprint and slim shape, the Essenza Mini makes a single serve espresso beverage with a single touch and uses little power.

BUY IT: Nespresso Essenza Mini Nespresso Machine by De'Longhi, $90 from Amazon (originally $150)

OXO Barista Brain Coffee Maker

We love the OXO Barista Brain. It's one of those smarter-than-you-are-in-the-morning brewers, with a programmable wake-up timer, LED display, precise temperature control, and a vacuum-insulated stainless steel carafe.

BUY IT: OXO On Barista Brain 9-Cup Coffee Maker, $160 from Amazon (originally $200)

Electric & Stovetop Kettles

OXO Glass Electric Kettle

We love this kettle (and the less expensive option, which doesn't have the temperature control function). It'll bring 4 cups of water to a full boil in less than 5 minutes, and while not as precise as a gooseneck kettle, it has a neat pour, with a nice arch to the water flow and no leaking or spilling.

BUY IT: OXO On Cordless Glass Adjustable Temperature Electric Kettle, $80 from Amazon (originally $100)

BUY IT: OXO On Cordless Glass Electric Kettle, $64 from Amazon (originally $90)

OXO Pour-Over Kettle

If you're a pour-over coffee person, you need a proper gooseneck kettle. The variable temperature control on this OXO kettle allows you to heat water to the exact temperature at which you’re supposed to brew coffee and the thin spout allows you to evenly extract and pour in precise circles—both of which are integral to a balanced saturation, and thus improved aromas and flavors.

BUY IT: OXO Adjustable Temperature Pour-Over Kettle, $80 from Amazon (originally $100)

Coffee Grinders

OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with Scale

For those into grinding their beans on a daily basis, this high-quality, electric burr grinder will help you breeze through the “rise and grind." With 38 grinding settings, the OXO grinder will suit every grinding need from French press to pour over to Turkish and drip.

BUY IT: OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder with Integrated Scale, $160 from Amazon (originally $200)

OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

Similar to the OXO coffee grinder above, this version doesn't have the scale, but works just as well. Plus, at half the price, it's a worthy investment if you don't need the exact measurement or you already have a handy kitchen scale.

BUY IT: OXO Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, $80 from Amazon (originally $100)

Blenders

Oster VERSA Pro Performance Blender

Not a Vitamix, but if you want a high-powered blender at barely more than $100, this is a wonderful machine.

BUY IT: Oster Versa Pro Performance Blender, $105 from Amazon (originally $180)

Vitamix 5200 Blender

This Vitamix is tried-and-true with a classic look and premium performance. The 5200 has variable high and low speed controls and can can easily make smoothies, hot soups, and frozen desserts.

BUY IT: Vitamix 5200 Professional-Grade Blender, $300 from Amazon (originally $436)

Juicers

Breville Juice Fountain Plus

Our favorite centrifugal juicer is down to $120 (originally $150). The Breville Juice Fountain Plus was one of the lightest juicers we tested and one of the few machines that has a lidded pulp collector and juice jug. It has an extra-wide feeder chute and two speeds—high is for dense produce like carrots, apples, and beets, while the low speed is for leafy vegetables and soft fruits like blueberries and peeled mangoes. (See our full review here.)

BUY IT: Breville Juice Fountain Plus, $94 from Amazon (originally $150)

Non-stick Pans

All-Clad Hard Anodized Aluminum Non-stick Fry Pan Set

The only downside to All-Clad products is that they're unbelievably expensive, which is why a Cyber Monday deal on this set of two non-stick pans is too good to pass up.

BUY IT: All-Clad Hard Anodized Aluminum Non-stick Fry Pan Set, $100 from Nordstrom (originally $150)

Zwilling Madura Plus Non-stick Pan Set

Food52 is offering 20% off everything for Cyber Monday with the code YAYMONDAY, which brings this set of 10- and 11-inch non-stick pans from Zwilling to $72 (originally $109).

BUY IT: Zwilling Madura Plus Nonstick Pan Set, $72 from Food52 (originally $109)

Cast-Iron Skillets

Victoria 12-Inch Cast-Iron Pan

The Victoria was deemed the "best straight out of the box" pan in our cast-iron skillet test. The pre-seasoned coating is what won us over: food will simply not stick to its surface. This skillet has a long, thin handle that curves slightly upward and is easy to manage. The support handle is also a little bigger and easier to grip than the classic Lodge.

BUY IT: Victoria Large Pre-Seasoned 12-Inch Cast-Iron Skillet, $15 from Amazon (originally $25)

The Field Company No.8

The new-school manufacturer is offering a buy one, get one half-off deal on its signature cast-iron skillets for Cyber Monday. The No.8 (which is actually a 10.25-inch pan) has a narrow, super comfortable handle and a pre-seasoned surface.

BUY IT: The Field No.8 Skillet, $125 from The Field Company

Cookware Sets

All-Clad 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

This shiny, heavy-duty cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch fry pans, 2-quart and 3-quart sauce pans with lids, a 3-quart sauté pan with lid, and an 8-quart stockpot with lid. The 3-ply bonded construction is durable and will ensure an even heating throughout.

BUY IT: All-Clad 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $700 from Nordstrom (originally $1,135)

Calphalon 8-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

This Calphalon cookware set offers a lot of bang for the buck. It includes 8-inch and 10-inch fry pans, 1.5-quart and 2.5-quart sauce pans with lids, and a 5-quart Dutch oven with lid. The comfort-grip handles stay cool on the stovetop, pans are dishwasher safe, and the set has a 10 year limited warranty.

BUY IT: Calphalon 8-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set, $90 from Target (originally $150)

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