12 Kitchen Items To Avoid Buying at Dollar Tree
All Dollar Tree kitchen items are not created equal. The discount retailer sells a variety of dinnerware, drinkware, food storage, cookware and kitchen tools online and in store, but some aren't even worth their rock-bottom price tag.
One of the best ways to gauge an item's quality is feedback from customers who have actually purchased it. Keep reading to discover 12 Dollar Tree kitchen items that have received less-than-flattering reviews.
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Elegant Clear Martini Cocktail Glass
Price: $1.50
Rated one star by nine out of 16 buyers, the Elegant Clear Martini Cocktail Glass is a miss. All dissatisfied customers didn't write a full review, but those that did complained of glasses broken in delivery or simply not receiving the glasses at all.
Brunello Clear Wine Glass
Price: $1.50
On the surface, the Brunello Clear Wine Glass looks elegant and affordable, but it's rated just two out of five stars.
Rubbermaid Take Alongs Deep Square Plastic Storage Containers
Price: $1.50
BPA-free and safe for use in the freezer, microwave and dishwasher, Rubbermaid Take Alongs Deep Square Plastic Storage Containers might seem like a good buy -- but they're not. A dissatisfied reviewer noted that they purchased 36 of these containers, and all broke within a month of use.
The Home Store Brown Paper Lunch Bags
Price: $1.50
Sold in a 30-pack, avoid The Home Store Brown Paper Lunch Bags. Rated 2.6 stars, reviewers complained about flimsy bags breaking easily and purchasing packs that contained fewer than the listed quantity.
Surefresh Plastic Canisters with Twist on Lids
Price: $1.50
Buyer beware, as 56% of reviewers warned against purchasing Surefresh Plastic Canister with Twist on Lid. Most people complained that the product they received wasn't the same as advertised.
Large Oval Foil Roaster Pans
Price: $1.75
When feeding a crowd, you might consider buying a Large Oval Foil Roaster Pan. However, you'll probably want to think twice, as it has a buyer rating of just two stars.
Cooking Concepts Foil Grill Topper Tray
Price: $1.75
Only one out of three reviewers recommends the Cooking Concepts Foil Grill Topper Tray. Designed to keep food from falling in the grill, this is a good idea in theory, but you might want to shop elsewhere.
Cooking Concepts Kitchen Tongs
Price: $1.25
Marketed as budget-friendly, Cooking Concepts Kitchen Tongs are made for cooking, grilling and plating. However, a reviewer called out these tongs for not being rust-resistant, so probably better to spend more for a quality product.
Cooking Concepts Black Plastic Grip Can Opener
Price: $1.25
Just seven out of 23 reviewers recommend the Cooking Concepts Black Plastic Grip Can Opener. People commonly complained that the can opener broke after minimal use.
Cooking Concepts Sink Strainer
Price: $1.25
Rated one star, the Cooking Concepts Sink Strainer is a flop. Reviewers all said it fails to hold water in the sink, with one noting they cut their finger on its sharp edges.
Cooking Concepts Potato Masher
Price: $1.25
Rated 1.5 stars, the Cooking Concepts Potato Masher is marketed as durable, but reviewers claim it bends after one or two uses. Additionally, the product description refers to it as corrosion-resistant, but a reviewer said theirs rusted.
Cooking Concepts Plastic Colanders with Soft Handles
Price: $1.25
If you need a cheap colander, keep looking, as the Cooking Concepts Plastic Colanders with Soft Handles is rated just one star.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of March 31, 2026, and are subject to change.
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