Stand mixers

Breville Bakery Chef

84
Well liked
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 83–85
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.5 · 0 printed, 4 estimated

Breville Bakery ChefImage: Breville

4 professional reviewers tested the Breville Bakery Chef, and 4 recommend it.

Reviewed by Epicurious, Bon Appétit, Business Insider and 1 more

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

4 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 85est.
    EpicuriousNo printed score · Buying guide

    Named the best stand mixer overall after testing 14 models, praised for powerful performance, built-in timer, light and two bowls at a fair price.

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  2. 83est.
    Bon AppétitNo printed score · Buying guide

    Named as another great option in a stand mixer roundup; it long held the top spot and has a strong motor and many accessories.

    Read Bon Appétit review
  3. 83est.
    Business InsiderNo printed score · Buying guide · 2026

    In a short tested blurb the reviewer praises the mixer's thoughtful features and fast whipping, and recommends it to beginners.

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  4. 83est.
    Taste of HomeNo printed score · Buying guide · 2025

    The test kitchen liked its bowl light and built-in timer, and found it easy to use across cakes, cookies and babka.

    Read Taste of Home review

"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

No clear pattern.

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Breville Bakery Chef worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it.

Do critics agree about the Breville Bakery Chef?

Critics agree: scores range from 83 (Bon Appétit) to 85 (Epicurious), a spread of 2 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What is the best alternative to the Breville Bakery Chef?

The Smeg Stand Mixer (critic score 84), top pick, narrowly.