The Kitchen Bench
Best Food Processors in 2027
A food processor chops, slices, shreds, kneads and purees — the prep machine for cooks who make dough, shred vegetables or process large quantities. Bowl size and blade set decide whether it earns its counter or cupboard space. The picks below cover the category's main types and sizes. Where a standalone review exists, it is linked; where it does not, the card states what to verify before buying.
By The Kitchen Bench Research Team · Updated for 2027 · Independent · Reader-supported · No paid placements
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The picks
Ranked 10 picks for food processors — the number is the roundup rank, not a rating.
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Cuisinart Custom 14 DFP 14N
Rank 1 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
Food Processors
Breville Sous Chef 16 BFP800XL
Rank 2 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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KitchenAid 13 Cup KFP1318
Rank 3 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Hamilton Beach Bowl Scraper 10-Cup 70730
Rank 4 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Cuisinart Elemental 13-Cup FP-13DSV
Rank 5 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Ninja Professional Plus BN601
Rank 6 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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KitchenAid 7-Cup Food Processor KFP0718
Rank 7 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Magimix 5200XL Food Processor
Rank 8 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Breville Sous Chef Peel and Dice BFP820
Rank 9 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus DLC-2A
Rank 10 of 10 in Best Food Processors — full review with what to verify, who it suits, and alternatives to compare.
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Bowl capacity
A bowl that is too small for your dough or batch forces double work. A bowl that is too large processes small amounts poorly.
Blade and disc set
Slicing and shredding discs, a dough blade and a chopping blade cover most cooking. Extra discs you never fit are clutter.
Motor strength
Dough and dense mixtures strain weak motors. If you knead regularly, motor strength matters more than speed settings.
Feeding and safety
A wide feed tube handles whole vegetables; a good safety lock stops the machine the moment the lid lifts.
Frequently asked questions
Can a food processor knead dough?
Yes, with a dough blade and a motor strong enough for the batch size. It is faster than hand kneading but less gentle.
Is it better than a blender for chopping?
Yes — pulses give control, and the wide bowl handles dry ingredients a blender cannot.
How do I clean it?
Most bowls, lids and blades are dishwasher-safe; the base wipes clean. Dry blades promptly to protect the edge.