Bowls

Small bowls for meals, snacks and side dishes

Let small bowls play big roles from starring front and center by serving up cereal during Saturday morning cartoons with the kids, to serving up snacks at any time of day or holding side dishes such as collard greens, stewed lentils or grilled vegetables at any meal.

Find soup bowls for that homemade pho recipe that fills the house with so much warmth. Choose a selection of salad bowls to put out Caesar salad before dinner, or a light, palate-cleansing arugula salad afterwards. There’s a variety of colorful options in attractive materials that can serve as dessert or sauce bowls as well as hold yogurt and different types of fruit at breakfast. Let glossy, cute bowls with elegant designs wow guests while furthering the look of any kitchen or dining room with modern décor.

Different types of dessert or soup bowls to match your table

Find bowls in the right size, look and material for any kitchen table and meal. From small or large soup bowls for serving a bit of pumpkin soup as a starter or chicken noodle soup as the main course, to small ceramic bowls ready to hold snacks or side sauces, there’s a size for every serving need.

• Find dishes that lay low and go wide, perfect for use as ice cream or cereal bowls. Select from a variety of neutral colors, including white or black or pastel blue, green or pink. Browse basic bowls and styles with a bit more flair.
• Choose food bowls with fanciful designs that put old world craftsmanship on display while matching the look of any table with Scandinavian traditional décor. Or go with neutral-hued porcelain bowls that will be at home with any modern tableware setting.
• There are glass bowls with curves that evoke the timeless elegance of grandma’s crystal candy dishes (plastic-covered couch not included), as well as small dessert bowls equally perfect for serving ice cream as they are for food storage. Find glossy stoneware bowls with edges ready to fit snugly in your hands as you raise it to your lips for that last bit of French onion soup.
• There’s the affordable elegance of IKEA 365+ bowls that elevate the idea of everyday dishes with white feldspar porcelain.

Whatever need or look you’re after, build a collection with individual pieces or buy serving bowl sets.

Frequently asked questions about serving bowls

What can I put in small cereal bowls?

You can serve almost anything in small cereal bowls. Use cute cereal bowls at breakfast to hold oatmeal, cut fruit or cereal. Let your afternoon salad bowl turn into a dessert bowl by night - or whenever you want. The choice is yours.

Can I leave salt out in a soup bowl?

Yes. Salt cures all, whether that’s meats, fish or vegetables. However, salt that is left out long-term can absorb moisture and odors.

When should small dining bowls be used?

Small dining bowls are great for special occasions, but when eye-pleasing designs are paired with durable materials you can add a touch of elegance to everyday meals without worry.