Best breakfast table for your nook

A breakfast table gives you a small and casual spot to enjoy your morning coffee and the news.

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Getting a breakfast table for your nook means squeezing in extra seating extra close to your kitchen’s amenities. Coffee refills are just a few steps away, and your sizzling breakfast will make it to your plate in no time. Cleanup is a breeze because you’re not setting up a full dining table for just a quick bite before you rush off to start the day. We’ve gathered a collection of our favorite breakfast tables for you to check out.

Staff pick

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Linon 3-piece faux marble tavern set

Tall chairs and a taller table

 Sits against the wall to maximize room space. 

Pros:

  • Conserves walking space in the room 
  • Padded seats 
  • Foot bars on stools 

Cons:

  • Extra care needed during assembly 

Adding this tavern set to your breakfast nook allows you to keep the walking area free since it works best up against a wall. The tabletop is 36.25-inches high, and the stools are 25-inches, making it easy to slide onto a seat for your meal. Choose from black or white with gray faux stone, or brown with brown faux stone to match your kitchen design.

Simple lines

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Zinus wooden dining table

Clean edges in two colors

Efficient table space with two benches.

Pros:

  • Smooth top is perfect for table cloths 
  • Benches provide easy seating for kids  

Cons:

  • Slightly narrow table

Whether you prefer darker wood tones or the white and medium wood farmhouse style, this table from Zinus will make a great addition to your breakfast nook. The table and both benches are made from solid wood, so this option is built to last. Assembly takes minutes, and the brackets are not prone to wobbling.

Dual purpose

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Best Choice Products 3-piece table and chair set

Hidden shelf for extra storage

Tiny table with lots of color options.

Pros:

  • Curved backrests 
  • Multiple finishes available 
  • Chairs tuck in closely to tabletop 

Cons:

  • Limited table space

If your breakfast nook is extremely small and tavern-height tables don't work for you, consider this Best Choice Products option. It has a small oval table with two chairs, each with a backrest. Under the tabletop, you'll find a small shelf that can hold your morning news while you eat.

Compact storage

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Homury 3-piece dining table set

Store benches under the table

Small footprint when not in use.

Pros:

  • Steel frame for stability
  • Lots of finish options 
  • Clever storage of benches

Cons:

  • Tabletop is small compared to seating

Just because this table will fit in a small space doesn't mean it has to compromise on stability. The framing of the table is made of hollow steel to keep the weight low, and the top is made from MDF. There are two benches included, both of which can be slid under the table to keep them out of your walkways.

Both seating types

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Crown Mark Tyler 4-piece table set

Durable table and chair legs

Choose to sit on one of the chairs or the bench.

Pros:

  • Solid wood
  • Generous seating
  • Counter height

Cons:

  • Seating doesn't tuck all the way under the table

Most solid wood chairs are flat and uncomfortable. This table from Crown Mark includes two chairs and one bench that all feature molded seats for comfort and slanted legs for stability. The narrow table and seating options also give you more choices for how you’ll set this up at home. 

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A breakfast table for your nook doesn't need to sit lots of people, just the ones having a quick meal. For most homes, we think the Linon 3-piece faux marble tavern set is the best option. It offers enough room for two people and sits up against a wall and out of your way. You'll be comfy while you sit since the chairs are padded.

For households that need a bit more seating, we recommend the Zinus wooden dining table. You can seat four people at once, and you might be able to sit a couple more kids. This option comes in two color variations, both of which will fit into almost any home. Once you have this option together, you'll appreciate how sturdy it is.

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