13 Affordable Dollar Tree Kitchen Essentials You Can Always Save Money On

Dollar stores can be a great place to save money while still stocking up on essential supplies. However, Dollar Tree has been raising prices across the store, with some items now costing $7 or more. With prices increasing, it can be difficult to know which items are still worth buying. However, if you're an avid Dollar Tree shopper, then you already know that there are still plenty of deals to be found — especially in the kitchen section.

If you are shopping for kitchen supplies, Dollar Tree is the place to go. Not only can you save money there, but you'll also find stylish, good-quality items. Whether you're looking for dishware, food storage, kitchen utensils, or even table linens, Dollar Tree often has pieces that you might easily find at more expensive department stores or specialty home stores. Seasonal pieces are also worth checking out — they're an easy way to add quality accents to your home.

With so many items in every aisle, narrowing down which kitchen supplies are worth buying from the dollar store can be a challenge. However, with these 13 items, you can save money while adding useful, quality pieces to your kitchen.

If you're looking to refresh your everyday dishes, Dollar Tree is a great place to find affordable, durable options. Not only do they sell both round and square dishes, but they also offer multiple colors that you can choose from, including white, blue, and black. These stoneware pieces are all well-made, great quality, and at an affordable price of $1.50 per piece, no matter which color you pick up.

Flatware can get expensive, but if you need to replace your forks, butter knives, and spoons, Dollar Tree's stainless steel pieces are definitely worth picking up. They offer more than one style of flatware and come in packs of three for $1.25. This means if you need six forks, it would only cost you $2.50. Add in the dinner spoons and knives, and you're spending just $7.50 for standard flatware for six people.

Dollar Tree's seasonal dishware continues to impress with its quality and variety. Their stoneware plates come in two different sizes and feature corresponding designs perfect for whatever season it may be. For the last few years, they have been offering plates featuring colorful pumpkins on them in the Fall, and they continue to be the same quality as when they were first released. At just $1.50 per piece, you could pick up plate settings for four at around $12 for both the dinner and dessert plates.

If you're looking to pick up food storage containers, Dollar Tree has a lot of options to choose from, including name-brand choices such as Rubbermaid. Their two-packs range from 2.9 to 5.2 cups, giving you two lidded containers for $1.50. They also carry three-packs from their Surefresh brand at the same price. This is a great deal for anyone looking to send leftovers home with friends.

Whether you're looking for colored, stemless, or classic wine glasses, Dollar Tree offers a wide variety of glasses for you to choose from. You can even find glasses with seasonal designs and expressions on them. With each glass coming in at $1.50 each, you can pick up what you need, when you need them, without breaking the bank. Not only are these wine glasses a nice quality, but they are great for a variety of gorgeous DIY projects too.

Not everyone owns a dishwasher, and even if you do, you may not want to run it for a glass or two. A dish drying mat is a great choice to absorb the water coming off your dishes, without leaving behind a soggy mess. They can even be useful for craft projects. And with different styles and sizes, Dollar Tree has plenty to choose from all year long. As an added bonus, some of their dish drying mats are still $1.25.

As the name suggests, these plastic racks make it easy to air-dry your dishes after washing them. Not only do these sit on the counter well, but in some cases, they actually fit inside the sink basin. Although not a substitute for a stronger metal rack, these plastic ones do tend to last a while and deliver a simple, functional design for just $1.50.

Whether you need new measuring cups and spoons or want to replace missing ones, Dollar Tree is a great place to pick them up. Not only can you still get them for $1.25, but they also offer a complete set that includes both cups and spoons. When it comes to cooking and baking, these are basic tools that everyone should have in their kitchen, so grabbing a set from the dollar store is a great way to save some money on must-haves.

Though Dollar Tree calls them choppers, this tool also serves as a scraper. These are great for cutting through things like pastry and dough, while also being a useful tool when gathering up chopped herbs and vegetables to get them into a blender or pot. This versatile tool even comes with ruler measurements on it, which is why it's great for baking. The fact that you can actually grab one of these for just $1.25 makes this a must-buy at the dollar store.

Dollar Tree sells a two-pack of plastic taco stands that can easily hold three hard or soft tacos each, making it easy to fill and serve this delicious meal without making a mess. These stands are perfect for taco night or anyone who enjoys making tacos at home. They also work for a few creative DIY organization projects, making them a practical, double-duty purchase.

If you want perfect hamburgers every time, a hamburger patty press is the perfect tool to have in the kitchen. It also makes it easy to store extra ground beef in the freezer, ready to go for your next cookout. These can be used to make everything from turkey burgers, stuffed burgers, and even perfectly formed potato cakes. For just $1.25, this is the kind of tool it's hard to pass up.

For an easy way to serve grated cheese or sugar, Dollar Tree's glass containers with metal lids are a smart buy. These are restaurant-quality shakers that bring the classic retro diner vibes into your kitchen design, while also being practical. The metal lids make it easy to shake and pour without creating a mess.

The Bamboo Cutting Boards from Dollar Tree are a great investment for people looking to add more than just a surface to cut on in their kitchen. These boards work well for serving charcuterie spreads, laying out sandwiches during game day, and several DIY projects around the house. Although their size has increased in recent years, the price has stayed the same. They are durable and versatile, making them a great dollar store pick-up.