Best dinnerware bowls to order in Canada

May 29, 2023

The dinnerware bowl guide every foodie needs

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Gone are the days of cluttered cupboards filled with a piece of china for every culinary occasion. In our quest for simplicity and versatility, the humble dinnerware bowl has emerged as a multi-functional superstar, blurring the lines between bowl and plate. And every kitchen across the country can benefit from these versatile vessels.

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The dinnerware bowl is limitless and it's no surprise it's quickly become our go-to choice for everything from morning cereal to comforting soups, vibrant salads and main courses of all kinds. With its ease of washing and storage, if you’re ready to embrace the stylish and practical world of one bowl to rule them all, read on for our roundup of picks for every budget, occasion and consideration.

Best overall: Our Place Midi BowlsBest you’ll-have-them-forever option: Made In Entrée BowlsBest affordable glass option: Corelle Livingware Pasta BowlsBest Canadian brand: Fable ‘The Pasta Bowls’Best durable, non-breakable option: Shopwithgreen's Lightweight Wheat Straw Bowls

If the three bears were coming for dinner, we’d serve them up a meal in these ceramic wonders from Our Place which aren't too big, aren't too small, but are just right. Hand-glazed and available in five gorgeous earth tones, they feature a big lip to keep the good stuff where it belongs and a unique stacking system that helps maximize cabinet space — plus, they double as a base container for their popular Midi Plate which fits on top these bowls perfectly as a lid, saving you from scraping your leftovers into a separate storage container. With their generous capacity and compact design, these bowls excel in size, versatility, storage, and functionality, and are perfect for a variety of dishes from soups to stews.

Size: 8.6" diameterMaterial: CeramicQuantity: Set of fourPrice: $64Where to buy: Our Place Midi Bowl

Strong enough for restaurants and crafted from hard-wearing high alumina vitrified china typically only reserved for the hospitality industry, Made In is renowned for its exceptional durability and resistance to chipping. Crafted in Stoke-on-Trent, England, known for producing the world's finest plate ware since the 1600s, these bowls are unlike most dinnerware which have unfinished "feet" that cause scratching when stacked, these Entrée Bowls are fully glazed top and bottom, ensuring 360° scratch-and-chip-resistance. This meticulous glazing process also makes the bowls oven safe up to 580 F.

Size: 10" diameterMaterial: Alumina vitrified chinaQuantity: Set of fourPrice: $216.95Where to buy: Made In Cookware

Corelle is renowned for its practical, durable and lightweight dinnerware, and the Livingware Pasta Bowls are no exception. Crafted from break-resistant triple-layered glass, these timeless bowls are perfect for everyday use. The wide rim provides a comfortable grip and prevents spills, and the super-thin shape allows them to stack compactly, taking up less space in your dishwasher — and your cabinet — than some of our other picks.

Size: 8.5" diameterMaterial: Vitrelle glassSet size: Set of sixPrice: $50Where to buy: Amazon

Designed in Vancouver, Fable's dinnerware pasta bowls are not just limited to serving pasta dishes; they’re versatile enough to use for any meal occasion and come in six colourways. The perfect combination of style and function, each bowl is organically shaped and uniquely hand-finished in Portugal using locally-sourced and recycled clays. The bowls feature a lead-free semi-matte glaze that brings out the natural flecks of the stoneware, and due to the firing process, slight variations may occur, making each bowl one-of-a-kind.

Size: 8.5" diameter, 2.3" heightMaterial: StonewareSet size: Set of fourCapacity: 26 ozPrice: $80Where to buy: Fable

Shopwithgreen's Wheat Straw Dinner Plates offer a fantastic non-breakable, eco-friendly solution great for camping, outdoor dining, and for those with children. Crafted from wheat straw fibre and food-grade PP which is dishwasher safe, they’re our pick for most durable and lightweight. While they have a generous 24-ounce capacity for dinners, you’ll find yourself using them for snacks, cheese and veggie platters, and tchotchkes alike. Plus, who doesn't love the cute mix of soft colours they come in for a cheerful price.

Size: 7.8" diameterMaterial: Wheat StrawSet Size: Set of fourCapacity: 24 ozPrice: $16.99Where to buy: Amazon

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