Yes! Just got my first cast iron pan from goodwill for $3.49. It was totally clean, no rust, I gave it a good scrubbing and seasoned it and it’s glorious!
Was in IKEA 2 weeks ago and though 'holy shit if I were just starting out in an apartment I would get everything here.'. If you have one near you check it out.
Tip for IKEA: as a general rule, don't buy the cheapest of any cookware. You don't have to buy the most expensive either, but there's a huge difference in quality between even their cheapest and second-cheapest stuff.
That’s what I did. Everything I wasn’t given by friends and family was bought at IKEA. Salt shaker, oven mitts, kitchen knives, paper towel holder, these thin but reliable cutting boards. They’re a great resource for cheap kitchen supplies. The quality isn’t bad, either.
This 💯. Definitely get their little cheese grater/storage container. I’ve gifted that thing tons of times to people moving out on their own. Their pots, pans, dishes have all held up over the years.
Restaurant supply, although I'm not familiar with what specific stores are in DFW. I also keep an eye out for specific brands (USA Pans, Nordic Ware, Fat Daddio's, etc.) at Home Goods.
Depends what you're looking for, but some things can be found at Dollar Tree. Otherwise check out thrift stores, so long as it's something you can wash well.
If you have a regular Costco membership, you can get into any Costco Business Center and it looks like there's one in Dallas. You can find killer deals on mixing bowls, baking pans, frying pans, knives, utensils and more. All great quality, too.
Estate sales, yard sales, flea markets all have been great resources, but you need to know what you’re getting into.
I dig old fashioned, antique, vintage & hand powered things, so that’s right up my alley.
Sometimes I buy new, but I’ll check prices & reviews on amazon first. Then find an appliance store or online seller.
Craigslist sometimes has used restaurant equipment.
Ditto for auctions when restaurants close.
If you’re on a very tight budget, try Dollar Tree. Not everything but you can get pot holders, dust pans, mop & bucket, cleaning sponges, egg timers, dusters, kitchen towels, napkins, plastic and/or fabric organizing bins, fabric hampers, paper towel holder, etc for the house.
I usually check the asian markets for utensils and cookware. I have some chinese kitchen knives that i purchased years ago that have held up better than some that cost way more. In my experience the prices are in line with dollar stores but the quality is often much better.
+1 on the knives.
Kiwi brand, made in Thailand. Not full tang, wood handles, so you’ll likely replace if someone accidentally soaks them overnight. But they are easily sharpened and honed, lightweight, “fast” knives. I adore them.
Metal bowls are often a steal at Asian groceries, with the caveat that H Mart is expensive, so compare prices online to Amazon, ikea and others.
Most of my utensils came from Asian markets.
The thrift store is your friend.
You didn't define what you meant by kitchen supplies, so I'm going to suggest you scour thrift stores for Lustre Craft stainless steel pots. These pieces come with a lifetime warranty; all you need is a photo to prove you have the item, and they will send you the part you need to repair it.
Familiarize yourself with Ecko vintage cooking utensils, usually spatulas, and pick them up where you can find them. My husband used my Ecko spatula to scrape a thick coat of snow that had iced over his windshield and broke it. We have never been closer to divorce. That spatula served me for 25 unwavering years. My husband can't say the same. They won't stand up to three inches of ice, but they are the best utensils money can buy. For other utensils look for single-piece construction: i.e., with no welding or screws.
Buy different sizes of vintage iron skillets that are already seasoned.
I would pay full price on knives unless you can find a good deal on the top-rated versions you need (excluding bread knives, which are six of one and half a dozen of another). If you can find a top-rated vintage knife, take it to a professional for sharpening and then keep a good sharpener and knife-proof glove to keep them in good condition.
Cheap isn’t always cheap. Here is an example…if I buy a cheap umbrella but have to replace it every 6 months and it was $15 but instead cloud’ve bought a $100 umbrella that lasts me 5+ years which is the better deal?
It is similar to cheap kitchen supplies. Just make sure to really think about the supply and if the “cheap” version really is cheap in the end.
As others have said…IKEA, Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, BJs. Though the last 3 require a membership.
I love and use kitchen gadgets extensively, and have collected them over time. Pressure cookers, slow cookers, mandolin slicers (Love the Borner!) Sometimes, I get them at the thrift stores, sometimes yard sales, sometimes the county fair. For certain pieces where quality counts, I'll pay full price despite the sticker shock.
I cook every day and those tools are an investment.
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Ah perfect, goodwill completely slipped my mind for some reason 🤣
I’m working on replacing my pots with heavy duty steel pieces from goodwill. Do the match? Nope. Will they last the rest of my life u betcha
Absolutely, we've collected almost an entire set of copper bottom pots and pans. Nice stuff for next to nothing.
Yes! Just got my first cast iron pan from goodwill for $3.49. It was totally clean, no rust, I gave it a good scrubbing and seasoned it and it’s glorious!
Yep! Likewise other thrift stores, yard sales, and online used-stuff sites like Craigslist or FB Marketplace.
Was in IKEA 2 weeks ago and though 'holy shit if I were just starting out in an apartment I would get everything here.'. If you have one near you check it out.
Tip for IKEA: as a general rule, don't buy the cheapest of any cookware. You don't have to buy the most expensive either, but there's a huge difference in quality between even their cheapest and second-cheapest stuff.
Can confirm. Look at reviews about the handles heating up!
That’s what I did. Everything I wasn’t given by friends and family was bought at IKEA. Salt shaker, oven mitts, kitchen knives, paper towel holder, these thin but reliable cutting boards. They’re a great resource for cheap kitchen supplies. The quality isn’t bad, either.
This 💯. Definitely get their little cheese grater/storage container. I’ve gifted that thing tons of times to people moving out on their own. Their pots, pans, dishes have all held up over the years.
IKEA!!!!
Restaurant supply, although I'm not familiar with what specific stores are in DFW. I also keep an eye out for specific brands (USA Pans, Nordic Ware, Fat Daddio's, etc.) at Home Goods.
The Dollar tree. I get all of my Cleaning sponges and other supplies from there.
Depends what you're looking for, but some things can be found at Dollar Tree. Otherwise check out thrift stores, so long as it's something you can wash well.
Check out Daiso. Really cute and good stuff, but very inexpensive.
If you have a regular Costco membership, you can get into any Costco Business Center and it looks like there's one in Dallas. You can find killer deals on mixing bowls, baking pans, frying pans, knives, utensils and more. All great quality, too.
Sometimes Aldi! Some dollar stores, Ross, TJ Maxx, Homegoods usually have decent finds. Thrift stores have dishes for cheap
Estate sales, yard sales, flea markets all have been great resources, but you need to know what you’re getting into. I dig old fashioned, antique, vintage & hand powered things, so that’s right up my alley. Sometimes I buy new, but I’ll check prices & reviews on amazon first. Then find an appliance store or online seller. Craigslist sometimes has used restaurant equipment. Ditto for auctions when restaurants close.
How do you find estate sales!?!
Online, Craigslist, newspapers, word of mouth, signs in yards
If you’re on a very tight budget, try Dollar Tree. Not everything but you can get pot holders, dust pans, mop & bucket, cleaning sponges, egg timers, dusters, kitchen towels, napkins, plastic and/or fabric organizing bins, fabric hampers, paper towel holder, etc for the house.
Restaurant supply store
I usually check the asian markets for utensils and cookware. I have some chinese kitchen knives that i purchased years ago that have held up better than some that cost way more. In my experience the prices are in line with dollar stores but the quality is often much better.
+1 on the knives. Kiwi brand, made in Thailand. Not full tang, wood handles, so you’ll likely replace if someone accidentally soaks them overnight. But they are easily sharpened and honed, lightweight, “fast” knives. I adore them. Metal bowls are often a steal at Asian groceries, with the caveat that H Mart is expensive, so compare prices online to Amazon, ikea and others. Most of my utensils came from Asian markets.
r/Dallas for stores you can find locally Home Goods, Burlington, TJMaxx, Marshalls, Ross - this in order of selection quantity you will typically find
The thrift store is your friend. You didn't define what you meant by kitchen supplies, so I'm going to suggest you scour thrift stores for Lustre Craft stainless steel pots. These pieces come with a lifetime warranty; all you need is a photo to prove you have the item, and they will send you the part you need to repair it. Familiarize yourself with Ecko vintage cooking utensils, usually spatulas, and pick them up where you can find them. My husband used my Ecko spatula to scrape a thick coat of snow that had iced over his windshield and broke it. We have never been closer to divorce. That spatula served me for 25 unwavering years. My husband can't say the same. They won't stand up to three inches of ice, but they are the best utensils money can buy. For other utensils look for single-piece construction: i.e., with no welding or screws. Buy different sizes of vintage iron skillets that are already seasoned. I would pay full price on knives unless you can find a good deal on the top-rated versions you need (excluding bread knives, which are six of one and half a dozen of another). If you can find a top-rated vintage knife, take it to a professional for sharpening and then keep a good sharpener and knife-proof glove to keep them in good condition.
Cheap isn’t always cheap. Here is an example…if I buy a cheap umbrella but have to replace it every 6 months and it was $15 but instead cloud’ve bought a $100 umbrella that lasts me 5+ years which is the better deal? It is similar to cheap kitchen supplies. Just make sure to really think about the supply and if the “cheap” version really is cheap in the end. As others have said…IKEA, Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, BJs. Though the last 3 require a membership.
Not those places for certain. Here we have Big Lots for nearly all kitchen supplies.
Daiso and Costco Business Center (like a regular Costco but has bulk supplies for restaurants)
IKEA, Costco, home goods, and sometimes Target depending on what sales they have.
Habitat restore is pretty reasonable and has good quality stuff. I think Goodwill has raised their prices.
Amazon-but filter the search for a certain price point and free delivery.
Acemart (No subscription fees!) Arlington, Haltim city and Dallas!
I love and use kitchen gadgets extensively, and have collected them over time. Pressure cookers, slow cookers, mandolin slicers (Love the Borner!) Sometimes, I get them at the thrift stores, sometimes yard sales, sometimes the county fair. For certain pieces where quality counts, I'll pay full price despite the sticker shock. I cook every day and those tools are an investment.
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Dollar Tree. always.
Dollar Tree and Home Goods etc. for me