Pick a food processor with confidence by knowing which bowl size, power and discs fit the way you cook.
Tell us what you want to cook, and we will point you to the food processor that fits your kitchen and your routine.
These are the guides we wrote from our analysis of the market, each one built to help you narrow your choice quickly. Our picks stay focused on what matters in your kitchen.
The best Cuisinart food processor for most cooks is the 14-cup Custom DFP-14BCNY. We rank all 10 models by job, from 3-cup minis to the 950-watt Core Custom.
Read the guide →The best food processor for most US kitchens is the Ninja Professional Plus BN601, with preset programs and a 9-cup bowl. We match bowl and motor to you.
Read the guide →The Sous Chef 16 is the best all-round Breville. The Sous Chef 9 and 12 suit smaller counters, Paradice suits dicing, and the All In One a tight space.
Read the guide →Choosing the right food processor raises plenty of questions, from bowl size to blade types and cleanup. Here are the answers and tips we wish we had found in one place.
Learn how to use a food processor the right way: assembly order, which blade for each job, fill limits, pulsing, troubleshooting and cleaning, step by step.
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Make butter in a food processor in 3 to 7 minutes. Cold heavy cream, the metal blade, the grainy stage explained, batch sizes by bowl, troubleshooting and storage.
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How to use the Ninja food processor: find your model, assemble the bowl, blade and lid in order, pick the right button for each job, and fix a flashing panel.
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Yes, you can make a smoothie in a food processor. Use the S-blade, frozen fruit instead of ice, and stay under the liquid-max line. Here's how.
Read more →We bring specifications, customer feedback and prices together so you can compare food processors quickly and with confidence. Our site is independent, and no advertiser influences the picks.
Whether you want a compact chopper or a full-size machine, our catalog is built to cover every family. You can browse by type and see how each style fits a different kind of cooking.
We include cordless choppers, quiet models, blender combos, dicing and slicing machines, spiralizers and continuous-feed processors. Each type has its own strengths, and we make those differences easy for you to spot.
If you are not sure where to start, begin with the type that matches your most frequent recipe. From there, you can compare models side by side and narrow your list without wading through endless product pages.
Our rankings rest on manufacturer specifications such as motor power, bowl capacity, blade types and included discs. These facts give you a clear, objective starting point for every comparison.
We then weigh aggregated customer reviews, looking for patterns in what buyers praise and what frustrates them. Durability, noise and ease of cleaning often show up, and they shape how we rank each model.
Finally, we factor in current prices so you see real value, not just features. No advertiser pays to influence the order, which means the picks you read are independent by design.
Start with how you cook. If you mostly chop onions and herbs, a compact chopper may be all you need. If you prep for a crowd, a larger bowl and a wider feed chute will save you time.
Think about your counter and cabinet space too. A bulky base can be a hassle if storage is tight, while a model with nested attachments keeps your kitchen tidy and your discs easy to find.
Also consider who is cooking. Households that value calm mornings may prefer a quieter motor, and busy cooks often appreciate parts that go in the dishwasher. We point out these details so you can choose with confidence.
A low sticker price does not always mean a good deal. We look at what you get for the money, including included attachments, bowl size and build quality, so you can judge the full package.
Prices on food processors move often, especially around major sales. We keep an eye on price changes so our guides point you toward models that offer strong value at the time you read them.
When two models look similar, the better choice is often the one with fewer compromises for your needs. We highlight those trade-offs clearly, so you can spend where it matters and save where it does not.
These answers cover the questions cooks ask most about dough, soup, ground meat and cordless models before they buy a food processor.
Loose discs are the first thing owners lose, so decide where they will be kept before the machine comes home. If the processor will not live on the counter, check its weight and height against the shelf where it will go, and measure cabinet height and counter depth before you commit to a large bowl on a heavy motor base.
Match the machine to your usual dishes. Mini processors and electric choppers hold about 2 to 5 cups and suit one or two people who chop herbs, onions, nuts and small sauces. Mid-size processors hold 7 to 10 cups and cover slicing, shredding, chopping and pureeing, so go larger if you cook for a family or shred cheese and vegetables often, and choose the chopper if counter space is tight.
If you shred cheese and vegetables often, go for a mid-size processor with a 7 to 10 cup bowl rather than a mini chopper, since that size covers slicing, shredding, chopping and pureeing. Check that a slicing disc and a shredding disc are both in the box alongside the S-blade, because those three cover most daily tasks. Also look at the motor: full-size 7 to 16 cup processors typically run 400 to 750 W, and treat wattage as a guide rather than a ranking, since it is not directly comparable across brands.
Yes, as cordless choppers in the 2 to 5 cup range. They suit onions, herbs and nuts. Battery power trades off against the bigger batches and tougher tasks a corded mid-size model handles.
