Best Maple Syrup Dispenser For Your Breakfast Table

Maple syrup from the bottle is fine, but what if you want something a little nicer?

There are tons of well-designed affordable syrup dispensers that’ll look a lot nicer in your fridge. Not to mention they pour a lot better.

Typically you find these syrup pourers in restaurants but you can add one to your home without much money. I’ve looked into the best ones so you can save time researching and spend more time enjoying your syrup.

Features To Consider

As you can imagine there’s not a lot required for a great syrup dispenser.

I use mine for both maple syrup and honey so it’s nice to have one that can pour both. But for the most part all of these syrup dispensers work fine with any sticky substance you put in ‘em.

There are really three big considerations before buying:

• Total size/volume
• Amount of drip
• Cleaning difficulty

And of course there are obvious things that everyone wants to avoid such as leaks in the dispenser or syrup stains. None of the pourers in this post have those issues.

Ultimately the best choice comes down to how much space you want and what style of pourer you like.

All of these are fantastic and none will break the bank so anyone can afford one as a small addition to the breakfast table.

Top Pick: Good Cook Glass Dispenser

• Size: 12 oz.
• Height: 5.5″
• Material: Glass body, plastic top

The Good Cook Dispenser is my #1 suggestion for many reasons.

It’s lightweight, well-designed, holds a good amount of syrup and it’s pretty easy to clean. The bottle’s body is made of glass and the top is made of plastic with an easy-open spout.

Since the body is made of a strong eco-friendly glass you’ll have no trouble keeping it clean. You can whip through this with some soap in a minute and it’ll be stick-free. You might want to use something like a stick sponge to get in deeper, although it’s not necessary.

And this dispenser can work for pretty much anything else you might need to pour.

Sugar, creamer, and honey all fit well in this and it’s pretty darn easy to use. The 12 oz. volume(24 tablespoons) holds plenty of liquid so it’ll last for quite a few meals before needing a refill.

The only trouble might be for people with stiff thumb joints or arthritis.

You have to pull back a small plastic nub to open the dispenser and it’s easiest to do this with one finger. Older folks may have trouble doing so but it really shouldn’t be a major issue.

All-in-all I give this two thumbs up and it’s the best syrup dispenser I tested. You might even grab a few to hold other breakfast condiments too.

Tablecraft H414

• Size: 14 oz.
• Height: 6″
• Material: Glass body, metal top

If you do prefer the metal top with an easy-open spout then look into the Tablecraft H414. It’s definitely easy to use and it’s a bit larger with a 14 oz volume interior.

Although it’s easier to handle I wouldn’t say it feels much lighter or heavier. The handling comes more with the metal spout poking out the very end near the handle.

Just plop your thumb down and it’ll slide the spout open easy-peasy.

One nice thing about the glass body is that you can microwave the bottle as long as you remove the cover first. Metal does not play nice with microwaves.

Whenever I want to heat up maple syrup I’ll put the whole thing in for maybe 45-60 seconds and it comes out warm enough for my taste.

Also there is some drip when pouring but there’s a technique you can use to minimize this:

First tilt the bottle over your plate, then push the handle down to open. It’ll pour a bit faster but now you can close the handle while it’s tilted so you get less dribble on the side of the glass.

Anyone who prefers the metal top will consider this a great buy.

Norpro Bottom Serving Dispenser

• Size: 8 oz.
• Height: 5.75″
• Material: Glass body, chrome-plated top

I’ve never seen any dispenser quite like the Norpro Honey Dispenser with the bottom pouring spout.

This thing is truly unique and will not jive with everyone. But for those who like it, they’ll really like it.

It’s not too expensive and it’s a lot smaller than most dispensers with only 8 ounces of space(about 16 tbsp).

You push the top lever and there’s a mechanism that opens the spout at the bottom. Now gravity takes over with a stream of whatever syrupy goodness you’ve got inside.

Since this doesn’t tilt there’s no worry of anything dripping down the side. You can get syrup sticking to the bottom spout but it’s recommended that you clean the spout after every use. It also comes with a glass base to keep it upright which you have to fill with water.

Annoying? Perhaps.

But it’s also a really simple design and by far one of the more unique syrup dispensers I’ve ever seen.

Here’s how the container works:

You fill the glass base/holder with about half a cup of warm water. Then you keep the dispenser sitting in this water during use so it keeps the spout clear of gunky syrup.

If you don’t like the idea of re-filling the cup every time you need syrup this may not be for you. Granted it’s just a 30-second job with a quick burst from the faucet, but I also understand the design of this thing is pretty weird.

If you like how this looks and could get used to the setup then definitely grab one.

It works just as well for honey or even creams, and with creams you don’t need to worry about cleaning it as often.

American Metalcraft BSD64 Beehive

• Size: 6 oz.
• Height: 4″
• Material: Glass body, metal top

Here’s a very unique bee-style honey pourer with the ridges built into the design. The American Metalcraft BSD64 Beehive is much shorter than others so it’s the best mini-pourer in this whole list.

With only 6 ounces of space it holds about 12 tablespoons of liquid when filled to the brim. I probably use at least one tablespoon per serving of flapjacks and I’m guessing you hit a similar amount.

If you only need the dispenser for one or two meals a week it’s the perfect small pourer for anything. Syrup, honey, creams, dairy, even sugar.

But one thing to note is the pull lever can take a bit of push to get it going.

Even when you press down with lots of force it still won’t just pop right open. This won’t be a problem for most people but it takes some getting used to.

And the spout does not open all the way so it can feel a bit small compared to other models. Although that’s one of the main selling points for this beehive dispenser: it’s a small cozy alternative to the bigger ones.

New Star Foodservice 22483

• Size: 14 oz.
• Height: 7″
• Material: Glass body, alloy top

For a cheap budget purchase the New Star Foodservice 22483 is a nice choice.

I feel required to add that, of course, you get what you pay for. This thing can feel cheap in places like the zinc alloy top which is plated to look like real metal.

But I wouldn’t say this is so cheap that it can’t work. And the actual glass body does feel firm enough that you won’t worry about cracks or leakage whatsoever.

You may experience some leakage from the top because that’s really where the cheap feeling comes from. It’s not a bad closing spout but it’s not the best I’ve used either.

It can feel slow to close so you’ll learn to release the lever a half-second before you want the syrup to stop. It’s almost like a new car where you gotta learn to break it in, but once you get it down it’ll be smooth cruising.

By tilting the pourer over your plate before opening the spout you can reduce dribbling down the side.

Pick this up if you just want a cheap dispenser to keep around for rare occasions. If you’re using something daily or multiple times a week then my top pick Good Cook dispenser is worth the extra cheddar.

The Pioneer Woman Embossed Glass Pourer

• Size: 10 oz.
• Height: 6″
• Material: Glass body, stainless steel top

You might want something a little more decorative than a diner-style syrup pourer.

In that case look into this embossed pressed pourer designed by The Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond. She creates a whole bunch of products from mugs to butter dishes and they’re all incredibly unique.

But there’s always one trade-off with custom design: the price.

This pourer does not come cheap so it may not be worthwhile depending on what you need. It certainly has enough space with a 10 oz interior, and it feels sturdy enough with a stainless steel top cover.

It works just like any other dispenser where it’ll pour evenly and it’s pretty simple to open. I actually think this one’s easier to use than some others because this comes with a flat top and a straight 90 degree handle.

Sturdy build, doesn’t make a mess and it’s dishwasher-safe so it’s pretty simple to clean.

These extra features are nice but hard to justify the price increase. This one sells mostly based on design & aesthetic style.

Retro Diner-Style Syrup Container

• Size: 8 oz.
• Height: 3.5″
• Material: Glass body, plastic top

For a cute 50s-style diner feeling check out the American Chateau Diner dispenser with 8oz volume and rounded base.

It’s designed to replicate an old-school coffee pot and syrup dispenser with a diner design. And I think it does the job well.

I actually prefer the plastic tops and this one does a few things right:

• Easy open push lever
• Domed cover over opening
• Upward tilted pouring spout

When you start pouring it’ll flow down the spout rather than pour right out the bottle. This prevents dripping down the side which is always a concern.

But you also have more control because you can tilt it back upright to stop syrup from leaking out. It’ll flow back down the spout into the jar again.

Over time it’ll cake up in the spout so you’ll want to wash this cover every time you refill. But it’s no trouble and the plastic holds up well.

It’s also BPA-free which is awesome(I always buy BPA-free) and the cover screws off with a few twists so it’s easy to clean and fill up.

Winco PSUD-48 Jumbo Size

• Size: 48 oz.
• Height: 8″
• Material: Plastic body, plastic/metal lid

This is the last in my list and I think it’ll only apply to food lovers & chefs. The huge Winco PSUD-48 dispenser holds a massive 48 ounces of liquid with its jumbo design.

You could actually use this thing for pancake batter, sugar, salad dressing, or a whole bunch of kitchen condiments. And of course it works just as well as a syrup dispenser.

It’s definitely the largest model you’ll find and it’s one of the sturdiest with a plastic body and lid.

But this is one of the few models that is not see-through. Instead it’s got an off-white opaque body where you can tell how much liquid is inside, but you can’t see directly inside the bottle.

Since it’s taller and larger it does weigh more when full.

This can affect pouring and make it tougher to tilt this thing over your plate. The simplest solution is to find how much you wanna fill it and try not going too far beyond that.

And it’s so big it’ll take up a good amount of space in the fridge. So make sure you’ve got enough room for this if you’re thinking of picking one up.

Probably the only bad thing I can say about this is the pouring spout that lets syrup leak into the edges. This doesn’t spill out or make the bottle sticky, but it can make the spout sticky which makes it tougher to open.

Just make sure you clean this thing out every so often. It holds a lot so it’s easy to forget that it may need a good cleaning. But if you keep it in good shape it’ll last for years.

The Wrap Up

For the average person’s maple syrup needs I strongly recommend the Good Cook Dispenser as the best pick for consistent use.

It holds a good amount of syrup without feeling too large or too small. It’s also lightweight and the plastic top feels a bit snappier than some of the metal tops.

The Good Cook dispenser offers two different sizes if you prefer the smaller design(5.5oz) or the regular size(12oz). And it works great for basically everything: sugar, creamer, milk, honey, you name it.

Granted this model can be tougher for people with weaker thumbs or joint problems. But in that case there are plenty of other models covered in this guide so browse around to find the perfect fit for your kitchen.