10 Best Interactive Play Kitchens for Kids

Nothing will entertain your toddler for hours on end like the Step2 Fun with Friends Kids' Play Kitchen. This well-stocked set has everything they need to model Mom or Dad's daily routine: a coffeemaker, a stovetop with clicking knobs, an oven, a wash sink, a refrigerator, and even a station for feeding and watering a beloved stuffed animal. What's more, the 25-piece play kitchen is incredibly lightweight with a narrow footprint, so you can easily slide it out of the way when they're done using it. It comes in three colors and is an amazing value for just $100.

If you're looking for a play kitchen that can cozy up against the wall and accommodate a few littles at once, then set your sights on the KidKraft Ultimate Corner Play Kitchen. This pretty unit is made from engineered wood and features an elongated L-shape that allows multiple kiddos to play together (while leaving the rest of the room wide open). They'll love pressing the dispenser on the refrigerator, twisting the knobs on the stove and unfurling the curtains above the washer.

If you want something simple and stylish that can live in the family room year-round, then opt for the Hearth & Hand Retro Play Kitchen. This unit has everything they need for hours of imaginative play: a sink, a stove, an oven and yes, even a dishwasher! Small details like a clock to keep track of cook time and a spice shelf for all the condiments makes this set great for creative thinking. The elevated base also makes it easy to retrieve the wooden utensils and plastic food that inevitably fall on the floor.

We love toys that are designed to grow with the child, like the bestselling Tiny Lands Play Kitchen. This cute, clean-lined unit has an adjustable height setting, so your toddler will get plenty of mileage out of it. It's also easy to assemble, made from quality wood, and outfitted with a variety of appliances like an overhead microwave and range hood. And yep! The mini stockpots, skillets, utensils, vegetables and even a chef's hat and apron are all included.

While most play kitchens meet the Montessori guidelines, the Robud Realistic Play Kitchen with Choppable Veggies is our top choice for a few reasons: It's crafted from solid wood, it's simple in design, it doesn't make noise and it comes with choppable food, so your child can practice real-life skills. A mint green finish, bright red knobs and checkered backsplash give it a cheerful presence as well. Play pots and pans, utensils, produce, and salt and pepper shakers are included.

If your kiddos prefer all the bells and whistles, then they'll absolutely adore the KidKraft Steam & Clean Play Kitchen. This interactive toy stands out from the rest because it comes with a loadable dishwasher and a tea kettle and pan that safely steams, just like real things! The plastic burners light up and make sizzling noises, too, so your child will feel like they're really cooking. The plastic utensils and food are all included.

The only thing better than a play kitchen? A play kitchen that also functions as a play restaurant. Put your little ones in charge of cooking and tending to customers with the Costway 2-in-1 Double-Sided Play Kitchen. The back of house boasts a small overhead microwave, an oven, a sink, a stove, a refrigerator and a storage cabinet, while the front features a foldable awning, an integrated table and two chairs. The toddler-friendly set includes plenty of accessories as well.

Give your kiddos the chance to "grow" their own food and prep it with the Robud Mud Kitchen. Perfect to play indoors or outdoors with its durable wood and wheels that can turn this kitchen into a versaitle cart when on the move. Two planters and a watering can decorate this realistic unit and allow your little ones to harvest their own herbs. They can then rinse the veggies in the faucet and sink, which can feature real running water, and saute them on the stovetop or roast them in the oven.

If you're looking for a play kitchen with a fun modern twist, then you can't go wrong with the KidKraft Surprise Box set. Inspired by monthly food subscriptions, this play kitchen includes a mailbox and three pre-packaged "meal kits" for your littles to open. Needless to say, they'll have a blast meal prepping just like Mom and Dad. Built-in hooks and three slots under the stove make cleanup a breeze too. Plastic utensils, food and ice cubes are all included.

Sometimes it's nice to have a play kitchen that is small enough to travel with or go with Grandma's for the weekend, like the Deluxe Wooden Cooktop Set. This adorable toy consists of a play stovetop that includes a pot, pan, fitted lid, spoon, and spatula. What's cool about this tiny unit, is that is also comes with play food toys that has a uncooked and cooked side so little ones can watch their food literally transform into a dish!