Best Stand Mixers in Canada

Dimensions: 22.1D x 35.8W x 35.3H Centimetres 

This particular KitchenAid stand mixer is a great all-arounder to have the kitchen, whether you want to use it as a cake mixer, meat grinder, pasta roller, food processor or something else entirely. However, do note that this unit comes with flat beater, dough hook, wire whip and pouring shield – if you want to make use of its other functions (e.g., a pasta roller or meat grinder), you’ll need to purchase additional attachments. Whatever you decide to make, you’ll have easy access to both the beaters and bowl thanks to its tilt-head design. 

 Moving on, this KitchenAid mixer features a 325-watt motor, meaning it’ll be able to power through denser doughs with relative ease. A 5-quart capacity (4.7 L) also means you’ll be able to make decently sized batches of muffins, cookies, or other foods to last you through the week. 

Hate all cleaning associated with cooking? You’ll be happy to know that the bowl on this unit is both oven and freezer safe, meaning less transferring between bowls and less washing up to do. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe, so you can set it in the dishwasher along with your regular plates and cutlery and forget about it. 

If you’re tired of just having black, white, or stainless-steel appliances in your kitchen, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see that this mixer comes in over 20 different colours. If you prefer more traditional colours, not to worry – black, white, and grey options are also available. 

As for the warranty, KitchenAid offers a 1-year limited warranty on this unit, as well as service options for when your warranty is no longer valid.  

Reviewers have plenty of positive feedback for this unit – overall, consumers find this unit to be sturdy, quiet, and easy to clean. However, do note that this unit is 25 pounds – if you don’t have a dedicated counter space for this mixer, it can be somewhat of a hassle to move back and forth. Additionally, with some thicker mixes, this mixer may tend to shake a little, but given its weight, you shouldn’t have to worry about this mixer tipping over.

Dimensions: 50.8D x 49.53W x 33.27H cm 

In comparison to other doughs and mixes, bread dough is generally denser and tougher to mix. As such, if you or household often make bread, this Wolf Gourmet mixer is definitely worth considering as it’s equipped with a 500-watt motor that’ll be able to get through whatever heavy mixtures you throw at it. Plus, since this is a bowl-lift type of mixer, it has added stability. Do note that it may be a touch more difficult to switch this mixer’s attachments since it isn’t a tilt-head mixer. The attachments that this unit comes with are standard for most mixers – it includes a flat beater, whisk, dough hook and splash/pouring shield.  

In comparison to Cuisinart and KitchenAid mixers, this baking mixer does fall short when it comes to versatility – as of this guide’s posting date, only a food grinder attachment is available as an add-on. 

Another feature to appreciate about this mixer is its 7-quart capacity – you’ll be able to make larger batches in one go. Fun fact – did you know many breads freeze well? If your household loves bread, you’ll be able to make several loaves in advance – simply thaw a loaf on your counter for a few hours for when you’re not able to make one fresh. 

Finally, another feature that makes this mixer stand out is that it has a variable infinite speed dial to help you get the perfect speed for mixing rather than settling for a pre-set speed. 

As far as warranties go, the 5-year limited warranty that this model comes with is one of the longer ones we’ve seen. However, that’s counter balanced by the fact that this mixer is one of the more expensive units in this guide. 

Several reviewers sought out this mixer for replacing other mixers that weren’t up for the job of frequently mixing heavier doughs. Overall, reviewers are more than pleased with this Wolf Gourmet mixer, noting that this mixer doesn’t strain or heat up during the mixing of thicker doughs. However, one thing reviewers did note is that this mixer is definitely not convenient for frequent storage and removal – it weighs in at approximately 35 pounds and is quite tall as well. 

Dimensions: 39.88 x 22.61 x 29.72 cm 

For a more affordable and less bulky stand mixer that would still do well with bread dough, take this Kenwood stand mixer into consideration. Overall, it’s more compact and weighs 27 pounds, compared to the Wolf Gourmet’s stand mixer weight of 35 pounds. 

It also features a 750-watt motor, meaning it’s one of the most powerful mixers on this list. However, it does have a 5-quart capacity, meaning that the amount of bread dough you’ll be able to make at one time will be moderately less. 

In terms of attachments, the Kenwood Chef stand mixer comes with a stainless-steel dough hook, k-beater, and whisk. It also has the option of purchasing additional attachments for various different types of pasta making, biscuit making, juicing, making frozen desserts and more. 

Much like the Wolf Gourmet stand mixer, this unit also has a 5-year warranty to give you peace of mind in case any issues occur with your mixing machine. 

Overall, reviewers find that this mixer works quietly and is quite stable even when working with heavier mixes. Additionally, many also find that this unit is quite easy to store and set up as needed. On the flip side, however, some consumers have noticed that moving the head of this mixer to be quite tedious.  

Dimensions: 10.4D x 15.6W x 16.3H Centimetres 

Purchasing a stand mixer doesn’t have to be a huge toll on your budget – this mixer from Hamilton Beach is under $150 and comes with all the standard attachments any other pricier mixer has, including a flat beater, whisk, kneading hook and splatter shield. Plus, it features a decently powered 300-watt motor, enough to get you through your day-to-day baking and mixing needs. 

Compared to other stand mixers, this unit is quite light, weighing in at about 12.5 pounds. It also features a handle on top for ease of putting away and setting up this unit on your countertops. Since this unit is lighter weight, however, it may experience shaking when mixing thicker or heavier mixtures. This unit, however, does suction to your counter to help with any shaking it may experience. 

Speaking of mixing, another thing to note is that this Hamilton Beach stand mixer uses planetary mixing action (also used by Kitchen Aid mixers). In other words, it ensures all the mixture is picked up from around the side, bottom and centre of the bowl while mixing, meaning less having to stop your stand mixer to scrape down the sides. 

Moving on, the tilt-head design of this mixer means that accessing your mixing bowl and/or changing attachments is as simple of lifting the head of your mixer. 

Overall, reviewers find that this mixer is a great, more affordable alternative to other stand mixers on the market, with the general consensus being that it handles whipping and mixing many batters well. However, there is some disagreement for how well this mixer does with thicker mixtures such as bread dough – some reviewers found that it did quite well while others found that the mixer shook and the gears grinded quite loudly. One possible factor that may explain these differences is the amount of mixture placed in the mixer – mixing smaller amounts of bread dough or other thicker mixtures at a time could resolve the issue. 

Dimensions: 29.21D x 20.32W x 26.67H cm 

Whether you’re a college student on a tight budget or someone who doesn’t do enough baking to justify a higher end mixer, be assured that there are options available to you on your search for the best budget stand mixer. For example, take a look at this Dash stand mixer – most colours are just over $100 or even less. This unit comes with 2 dough hook and 2 beater attachments and a 3-quart mixing bowl – perfect for making pizza dough for a personal pizza or a small batch of cookies. Additionally, its 250-watt motor should work just fine for most basic baking applications such as beating eggs or mixing up cake batter. 

Plus, if you’re short on space and can’t keep this mixer on your countertop all the time, not to worry – it weighs just 3.3 pounds and is relatively compact, so storing it away is easy. As an added bonus, all non-electric parts of this mixer are dishwasher safe, meaning no having to stand at the sink scrubbing away after a baking session. 

Lastly, this unit comes with a 1-year warranty, which is what many other (pricier) stand mixers also with. 

Overall, reviewers find that this unit is a great stand mixer for beginners to use – it’s easy to set up and move about and works decently for mixing small batches of baked goods. However, as a number of reviewers pointed out, this stand mixer can only mix for 3 minutes at a time before needing a break – otherwise, you risk burning out the motor. So, for heavier mixtures, you may need to have a few mixing sessions before your dough is thoroughly mixed. 

Dimensions: 36.32D x 22.1W x 35.31H cm 

Whether you’re a single layer or triple layer cake baker, this KitchenAid mixer is one to consider for whisking up your dream cake. Cake batter tends to be less dense and heavy than bread dough. If you’re generally going to only be making cakes or other items with a similar or lesser density, you can look into purchasing a stand mixer with less motor power (such as the KitchenAid Ultra Power Plus Series stand mixers) – generally, lesser motor power means a lower cost as well. 

As with most other stand mixers in this list, this unit comes with all the basic attachments you’ll need for baking including a coated flat beater, coated dough hook, and 6-wire whip. However, do note that the wire whip isn’t dishwasher safe, so you’ll have to handwash it in the sink. Another attachment that would come in handy with this mixer would be the flex edge beater. It helps more efficiently scrape your cake ingredients down the sides of the bowl and it also works has a handy little tool to scrape your bowl clean from frostings and batters. Alternatively, a rubber spatula also works great if you don’t mind keeping an eye on your mixer while it’s running. 

With a 4.5-quart capacity, you can make approximately 12 cups of cake batter, or enough batter for a single 12 inch wide, 2-inch-tall cake or a few layers of a 2-inch tall, 8-inch-wide round cake. You can use this guide from Make It Sweet to estimate how many cups of batter you’ll need for your round, square or sheet cakes. 

As with most other KitchenAid stand mixers, this one comes with a 1-year limited warranty, with options for servicing after the warranty expires. 

Overall, reviewers are pleased with how well this unit mixes – one reviewer noted that since using this stand mixer, they’ve never had to deal with grainy batters and mixes. Additionally, while this mixer does have a motor with slightly lower power than other units, many reviewers also report this unit doing well with mixing dough and other thick mixtures. However, some reviewers noted have a little difficulty adding ingredients while the mixer’s attachment and bowl were both in place. 

Dimensions: 35.99D x 19.99W x 35.89H cm 

Mixing buttercream or other frostings by hand can be a hassle, take up a load of time and still not come out right due to a lot of factors. With a stand mixer, you can easily cut down on time needed for making buttercream and you won’t have to worry about your butter warming up too much its mixed. In particular, this Cuisinart mixer has a 500-watt motor, so it’s sure to cream butter and sugar together without a sweat. Plus, its mixing bowl has a handle so you can more easily move your frosting over to your baking workspace. The included Cuisinart stand mixer attachments for this unit are the same as you would find for any standard mixer – a whisk, flat mixing paddle, dough hook and splash guard. 

With its 5.5-quart capacity, this mixer can make several cups of frosting at once – did you know you can freeze any excess buttercream that you may have? It’s as simple as placing your leftover buttercream in a freezer safe container and making sure that the container is airtight. For extra security, you can place a layer of clingwrap over your buttercream. When you want to thaw out your buttercream, place your container the fridge overnight the day before you need to use it to ensure that the texture stays smooth. 

If you frequently add ice cream or frozen yogurt to your desserts, it’s worth noting that this stand mixer is compatible with an ice cream maker attachment for such purposes. However, this attachment does come separately from this unit. 

Unlike other stand mixers in this guide, it comes with a 3-year limited warranty (versus just a 1-year limited warranty) to give you extra peace of mind. 

Overall, reviewers appreciate that this unit isn’t as bulky or difficult to store as some other popular stand mixer units. It weighs in at about 17 pounds, one of the lighter units in this guide. Additionally, even though it has die-cast metal construction, it’s a more affordable price point compared to other similar stand mixers. However, some reviewers note that you occasionally need to stop this mixer to scrape ingredients off the bottom of the bowl. However, running this mixer on high speeds for shorter periods of time may help reduce or solve this problem. 

Dimensions: 40.64D x 22.86W x 38.1H cm 

When aesthetics are just as important as functionality, this Smeg stand mixer is perfect for anyone with a retro styled kitchen.  

Featuring a heavy duty 600-watt motor, it’ll be able to get through even the heaviest mixtures. Additionally, this unit has a 5-quart capacity – you could mix together about 12 egg whites, about 500 grams of pasta dough or even a litre of whipped cream with this mixer in one go. Plus, like many other mixers, it features a safety lock while the mixer head is tilted up so no pinched fingers or damage occurs to your electric mixer. 

However, this mixer is significantly more expensive than other comparable stand mixers (ranging from $800-$900), which is why it didn’t quite make the main list in this guide.