The “Best Ever” Butter Dish Our Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying This Year (It Has Fifteen Thousand 5-Star Reviews!)

If there was one surprising product our readers loved this year, it’s the butter dish. That’s right — The Kitchn’s readers couldn’t get enough of vintage butter holders, butter bells, and butter dishes. After writing about them so often, I get it. They keep butter fresh, look stylish, and add a charming touch to kitchen countertops. Plus, let’s face it: We use butter all the time, so having it conveniently placed nearby just makes sense.

Out of all the butter dishes we highlighted this year (and there were quite a few), one stood out as the reader favorite: the Butterie Flip-Top Butter Dish. Honestly, I can see why. It features a flip-top lid that’s attached to the base, comes with a handy spreader, is available in nine colors, and is super easy to clean. The best part? It’s available on Amazon for just $20! 

Any time you open the Butterie Flip-Top Butter Dish, its lid never touches your butter or the counter. No more worrying about where to put the top or it messing up your butter. It’s super compact and doesn’t take up much space, but is still big enough to hold two regular sticks of butter, cream cheese, or even fancy European butters (like Kerrygold, Président, or Plugrá).

Even though it’s all one piece, the lid can pop off for easy cleaning, or you can just toss the whole thing in the dishwasher. It’s made from high-quality, BPA-free plastic that’s way more practical than glass or ceramic — especially in the fridge, where the lid won’t get stuck when the butter gets firm.

Other cool features include a matching spreader that snaps right onto the dish, so you don’t have to dig around for a butter knife, and the non-slip base that keeps it from sliding all over the counter. Oh, and here’s a bonus: You get an extra spreader for free, and you can pick the color! The dish is also available in lots of colors, so you’re bound to find one that matches your kitchen vibe.

Average Rating: 4.6/5

“Finally, a butter dish that makes sense. Attractive and functional! This butter dish holds up to 8 ounces. (Two standard 4-ounce cubes.) It has an ingenious lid that protects and covers your butter, hiding it from view. One hand to open it, making it quite convenient to use while cooking. Comes in a wide variety of colors, which is nice and is dishwasher-safe.” —Gil Kibby

“So easy to use, tough plastic that is top-rack dishwasher-safe and keeps butter perfectly! No messy water to deal with like some other butter keepers (that is completely unnecessary).” —Pat Adcock

“I had another one that was ceramic. The lid got slippery because it’s a butter dish. It slipped out of my hand and broke. This one won’t do that. It’s well-built and looks nice … to the extent that a butter dish can be attractive. I’m very happy with this one.” —MB

If you’re looking for a great way to store butter, take a cue from our readers and check out the Butterie Flip-Top Butter Dish. With its convenient design and budget-friendly price, it’s a fantastic addition to any kitchen.

Buy: Butterie Flip-Top Butter Dish, $19.99