The Black Friday through Cyber Monday stretch known as Cyber Week is known as the best time of year to take advantage of crazy discounts at retail giants like Amazon and big box stores like Best Buy and Target. But it's also a great opportunity to stock up on gifts and essentials from small businesses, many of which only run a handful of sales each year.
My team and I have spent the whole weekend scouring the internet for the best deals on kitchen gear and pantry products, and I'm happy to report that many of our favorite small brands are offering steep discounts on product test-winning gear, tasty snacks, and coveted items for the kitchen and home. Read on for our top picks, or head over here for a full list of the best kitchen deals on offer this Cyber Monday.
My top picks for shopping small this Cyber Monday
If you're looking for somewhere to start, here are some favorite deals I've found on items I own and love (I'm looking at you, East Fork bowls), things I'm planning on buying as gifts, and items I'm adding to cart as early holiday gifts to myself (like the Sophie Lou Jacobsen coupes that are living rent free in my brain right now).
East Fork is an Asheville, North Carolina-based company that's perhaps most famous for its cult favorite mug, but we love just about everything the brand makes. Snag 20% off a set of dinnerware, gorgeous glassware, or stocking stuffer-worthy candles.
I'm obsessed with designer Sophie Lou Jacobsen's line of stunning, sculptural glassware, and much of her site is up to 50% off for Cyber Monday. You can also find her products at other retailers, many of which are running their own sales.
Big Night is the ultimate shopping destination for anyone who loves to host, and the store also carries some killer gifts—all of which you can get for 15% off today.
Holcomb's sleek kitchen and tablewares make excellent gifts for any design-minded cooks in your life (even if said cook is yourself). Take 20% off sitewide with code HH25.
Kitchen gear
South Carolina–based bladesmith Quintin Middleton makes beautiful knives that consistently perform well in our tests (and have become favorites at home for many of our editors). You can save 25% on the Echo chef's knife on Amazon right now—and considering we rarely see these knives go on sale, we'd recommend you take advantage.
Commerce writer Wilder Davies has been testing cast-iron pans for years, and Lancaster Cast Iron's is the best he's ever used. The vintage-style skillets are lighter weight than a typical cast-iron pan, and has a polished surface that makes it more nonstick than a classic Lodge, for instance. The one drawback is these pans are pricey—but today, you can save 20% on whichever size your heart desires.
Calzuros are beloved by many culinary professionals for the comfort and support they offer—and personally, I love that they come in a rainbow of colors. If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen shoe situation, the brand is offering 20% off when you buy two pairs, plus discounts on some accessories (like this heel strap kit that'll keep your foot nice and secure in style).
Buy 2, get 20% off + 20% off accessories
Snacks and pantry goods
Stock up on sauces from Dumpling Daughter, which are available at a discount on Amazon and would make excellent stocking stuffers for any dumpling lovers in your life.
I had the chance to tour Sightglass's roasting facility and cafe on a trip to San Francisco over the summer and quickly fell in love with the brand's blends, seasonal offerings, and single origin beans. Blueboon is a personal favorite as someone who likes a balanced, milk chocolate-y roast, but if you're unsure where to start, I'd recommend a subscription. The whole site is 25% off with free shipping today.
Diaspora Co. is offering 20% off all of their spices until midnight tonight, so consider this your sign to do away with the decade-old spices in your pantry. Your weeknight dinners and holiday cooking will thank you.
Beloved tinned fish brand Fishwife is running its biggest sale of the year with 20% off sitewide. Stock up on favorites or go for the Starter Pack if you're new to the brand (it also makes a great gift!)
Turn up the heat this Cyber Monday with Fly By Jing's chili crisps and sauces. The brand is offering up to 50% off on various products, including a chic sauce tray that includes my personal favorite, the Xtra Crunchy Sichuan Chili Crisp.
Take 25% one of our favorite matchas, or any other product from the Rocky's site. I'm eyeing this essentials kit, which would make a great gift for the friend who's regularly shelling out $7 for their daily fix.
