The 8 Best Cereal Bowls, According to Our Editors

Best Overall Cereal Bowls

West Elm Organic Porcelain Cereal Bowl Set

$9 at West Elm

When it comes to cereal bowls that will stand the test of time, it doesn’t get any better than this stylish set. They’re made from durable porcelain and are lightly stretched during production for a slightly organic form that keeps them from feeling too perfect. A near 6-inch depth means there’s plenty of room for your favorite mix, while a petite 3-inch diameter ensures they stack beautifully and don’t take up too much room in your cabinets. 

Available in two neutral hues (white or ivory) and a set of four or eight, they’re the ideal basic but better pick for a cereal bowl that will never go out of style. They’re also part of a larger dishware collection at West Elm, so you can snag everything from dinnerware to pasta bowls if you want a comprehensive set. 

Material: Porcelain | Capacity: 22.8 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Oversized Cereal Bowls

West Elm Kaloh Stoneware Cereal Bowl Set

$11 at West Elm

Deliciously deep and generously oversized, West Elm’s Kaloh stoneware cereal bowls are the ideal pick if your breakfast appetite runs large. Available in a set of four or eight, they come in neutral hues, so they’re easy to pair with your existing collection. Do you love their look? Spring for dishware from the whole line, created for West Elm by London-based designer Aaron Probyn, for a seamless tablescape.

"At first glance, you wouldn't think this bowl could hold much food, but it's deep and can fit an entire meal. The interior has a smooth polish that's easy to clean. The exterior has a minimal, stoneware texture that feels homey in the best way," says writer Dillon Evans.

"These will fit 28 fluid ounces, so whatever your cereal style — lots of milk, few flakes; lots of flakes, a little milk — they can meet you there. Keep in mind that the walls of these bowls are especially high (3.25 inches, to be exact), so while they’ll hold an enormous amount of cereal, they’ll also take up more room in your cabinets, especially if stacked vertically. These bowls get very hot in the microwave and should be removed with a towel or oven mitt," Evans says.

Material: Stoneware | Capacity: 28 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Stackable Cereal Bowls

Anthropologie Amelie Latte Cereal Bowls

$20 at Anthropologie

When space is of the essence, every inch of cabinet space counts and you’ll want to look for stackable glassware and nesting dishware. That’s where these practical and slightly smaller Anthropologie cereal bowls come in. A unique shape allows them to nest seamlessly atop one another, creating a sturdy and compact tower that remains at the ready when your morning alarm goes off. 

"I found out about these best-selling latte bowls years ago when I worked at Anthropologie, and I still love them. They're a generous size for cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, snacks, and more, and they come in gorgeous colors," says commerce editor Mary Claire Lagroue.

With plenty of colors to choose from, these glazed stoneware cereal bowls are retro without feeling kitschy, making them perfect for everyone’s favorite kid-like breakfast food.

Material: Stoneware | Capacity: 19 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Modern Cereal Bowls

Crate & Barrel Verge Cereal Bowls

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These porcelain cereal bowls have straighter sides than most options on our list, giving them a fresh and sleek silhouette that’s great for anyone with a flair for modern decor. The unique shape also means they are nearly the same diameter from lip to base, so you’ll gain more overall capacity without an oversized bowl (translation: more cereal for you). 

These clean and simple bowls are a favorite of testing editor Jennifer Zyman. "I love these cereal bowls. They are modern and elegant enough to be used at any meal. I eat leftover Japanese curry and rice out of these regularly. It is also a nice portion size," she says.

Material: Porcelain | Capacity: 22 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Value Cereal Bowls

DUOLUV Unbreakable Cereal Bowls

$10 at Amazon $21 at Walmart

There are so many things to love about this set of bowls from Duoluv. For starters, the price point is beyond reasonable, costing just under $10 for a set of four. Even better, these beauties aren’t made of plastic — instead, they’re designed using an innovative organic wheat straw fiber that’s non-toxic, odorless, and environmentally friendly. The makeup also means that they’re lightweight and virtually indestructible, so they’re a great option for households with young children. 

Each set of four comes in an assortment of pastel colors and is available in two different sizes, 30 ounces and 24 ounces, which is our preference for the perfect milk-to-cereal ratio. Shape-wise, they’re uniform and accessible, with a generous wide rim that makes it easy to pile fruit or other yummy extras onto your bowl of cereal. 

Material: Wheat straw fiber | Capacity: 24 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Splurge Cereal Bowls

Brad Leone X Jono Pandolfi Cereal Bowl

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Jono Pandolfi is a big name in dinnerware, especially when it comes to restaurant-worthy construction and style (we even named them in our list of the best stoneware dinnerware sets), so it makes sense that they’d create a covetable cereal bowl. This piece, which is designed in collaboration with chef Brad Leone, features the brand’s signature neutral stoneware exterior with a selection of gorgeous glazes coating the inside.  

At $36 a piece, this cereal bowl is pricey — but the quality design and perfect shape make it a worthy splurge. A generous foot at the base adds stability and the thick stoneware makeup retains temperature (aka your cool milk) just a bit longer than other materials. The 5.75-inch width allows it to cradle the cereal of your choice just so, while also ensuring it’s versatile enough to flex as an ice cream bowl or soup bowl.

Material: Stoneware | Capacity: 16 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Small Cereal Bowls

Year & Day Small Bowls, Set of 4

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Not everyone thinks of cereal as their main meal at breakfast. For some, it’s simply a side dish next to yogurt recipes or an appetizer to a larger meal of waffles, eggs, or buttermilk pancakes. If that sounds like you, chances are you’ll want a more petite cereal bowl to suit your needs. Enter Year & Day’s Small Bowls, which are perfectly sized for smaller portions of the good stuff so you waste not and want not. 

Like the rest of their dishware, Year & Day’s Small Bowls are made in Portugal using locally sourced clay and finished with a durable semi-matte glaze (in eight of-the-moment hues) that won’t fade or scuff over time. While they’re only 2.8 inches tall, they have a generously wide 6-inch diameter, so you can pile your cereal high with add-ons to your heart’s content. 

Material: Stoneware | Capacity: 16 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes

Best Everyday Cereal Bowls

Open Kitchen by Williams Sonoma Cereal Bowls

$8 at Williams Sonoma

There’s just something about a classic white cereal bowl that’s so charming. It’s like the perfect pair of blue jeans — universally flattering, versatile, and applicable to all sorts of styles. These classic cereal bowls will blend seamlessly into your existing dishware collection, with a streamlined, no-frills shape that puts a focus on your favorite flakes. 

The ratio of these bowls is just right, with a 5.5-inch diameter and 2.25-inch height that allows you to pour out generous portions without constantly refilling your cereal bowl. The design is made from high-fired porcelain for extra durability and is designed by Williams Sonoma for use in commercial-grade kitchens, so you know these can handle whatever you or your family throw at ‘em. 

Material: Porcelain | Capacity: 19 fluid ounces | Dishwasher Safe: Yes