While getting your toddler to eat in the kitchen can be a struggle, all toddlers seem to love to play in the kitchen. That’s why it’s no surprise that play kitchens are such a popular product for toddlers. Making dinner while your toddler "makes dinner" is a fun bonding experience for you both—and keeping your little one occupied always makes meal prep easier!

If you’re on the hunt to find the best play kitchens for toddlers, you’re not alone. Whether you’re seeking a deluxe play kitchen, the best wooden play kitchens, a set that works in small spaces, or any other number of other variables, there are lots of choices when it comes to the best rated play kitchens. We’ve combed through lots of options to come up with a few winners for you, in five different categories.

But first, a few things to keep in mind when determining which of the best play kitchens for toddlers is best for you:

The Best Play Kitchen for Large Spaces: Step 2 Grand Walk-In Kitchen and Grill

If you’ve got the room, this deluxe play set from Step 2 will thrill your toddler—plus two or three of their friends. It’s stocked full of realistic amenities and multiple play stations for engaging social play! Features include:

The Best Play Kitchen for Small Spaces: Little Tikes Super Chef Kitchen

Need to save space but still want your toddler to experience realistic kitchen play? This compact and appealing blue-and-cream set from Little Tikes will do the trick. It fits snugly into a corner or against a wall for space-saving fun. Features include:

The Best Wooden Play Kitchen: KidKraft Uptown Espresso Wooden Play Kitchen

Whether you avoid plastic for aesthetic or ethical reasons, there’s a certain panache to wooden kitchen playsets that make them a top choice. Sturdy, modern, and sleek (it might even be more updated than your real kitchen!), this KidKraft set in espresso wood is super appealing for toddlers—and mom and dad! Features include:

The Best Vintage Play Kitchen: Pottery Barn Kids Farmhouse Kitchen

Yearning for a set that reminds you of your own childhood play kitchen? This vintage-look beauty from Pottery Barn Kids does just that, while marrying the vibe with today’s farmhouse chic. The simple white and stainless design and high quality make this one a stand out. Features include:

The Best Play Kitchen for Younger Toddlers: Little Tikes Cook n’ Grow Kitchen

This two-stage convertible kitchen is great for toddlers as young as eighteen months, since it starts out at floor height and then converts to a regular-sized playset. Your youngest budding chefs will love this fun and easy kitchen set that’s also nice and compact. Features include:

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