The Best Soft Cooler: Yeti Hopper Flip 18 Cooler
Soft coolers are great for shorter trips (like to the beach or a picnic) since they're still quite good at keeping stuff cold but without the bulk of a hard cooler. Our favorite soft cooler from Yeti (in the cosmic lilac colorway) is currently 20% off with code EGGBAG.
The Best Charcoal Grill: Weber Original Kettle 22-Inch Charcoal Grill
This is what you call a steal on our longtime favorite charcoal grill. It’s simple to use, sparsely designed (a good thing in this case!), and it just works well. Plus, Weber’s customer service is known for being phenomenal.
ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE
This lightning-fast thermometer promises readings in one second or less (hence the ONE in its name)—and it delivers on this claim. It's also incredibly accurate and the display screen readings rotate so you can read the temperature even at awkward, poking-a-roasting-chicken-in-the-oven angles.
One of the Best Ice Cream Makers: Cuisinart Pure Indulgence Ice Cream Maker
Ice cream is year-round? Ice cream is year-round! With a large capacity and a sleek, stainless steel body, it's easy to see why this Cuisinart model is one of our favorite ice cream makers. It churned light and airy ice cream and was easy to use, with just an on/off switch.
A Fantastic, Fast Sous Vide Machine: Anova Precision Cooker 3.0
The latest iteration of one of our favorite sous vide machines was incredibly fast—it heated a gallon of 57°F water to 190°F in a mere 33 minutes (that's nearly 30 minutes faster than the previous model). And it's currently $50 off, a great deal on a speedy, sleek sous vide machine.
A Great Grill Thermometer: ThermoWorks Smoke Remote BBQ Alarm
Occupying the rare two-review winner space, this thermometer came out on top of both our leave-in probe and wireless grill thermometer testings. It’s incredibly accurate, simple to use, and has a receiver that allows you to monitor temps from afar (for roasts, smokes, and the like).
The Best Dutch Oven: Le Creuset 5.5-Quart Dutch Oven
Flame is an iconic Le Creuset color (their first one, in fact), and the ombre orange hue is on sale via this 5.5-quart Dutch oven. Le Creuset’s Dutch ovens are some of our favorites: they last forever (practically speaking) and sport wide looped handles and even heating.
Our Favorite French Press: Fellow Clara French Press
With double-walled insulation, an ergonomic (and gorgeous) design, and built-in measurement lines, there is a lot to love about this French press. In our tests, it kept coffee the hottest and brewed an overall lovely cup.
The Best Compact Vacuum Sealer: Anova Culinary Precision Vacuum Sealer
For those looking to just dabble in the vacuum sealer arts, something compact will do ya just fine. Our favorite slim, space-saving vacuum sealer is from Anova—and is currently 21% off. It has just three buttons (vacuum and seal, just seal, and manual pulse vacuum) and no refractory period (that’s the time between sealings).
An Aesthetic, Excellent Coffee Grinder: Fellow Gen 2 Ode Brew Grinder
We liked this coffee grinder so much when we reviewed it, we immediately added it as a top pick to our review. It grinds so consistently, has an incredibly intuitive user interface, and is stylish looking. Of course, it's expensive. Right now, though, it's the lowest price we've seen it go for at 15% off.
A Stainless Steel Cookware Set: All-Clad Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 7 Piece Cookware Set
We are usually anti-cookware sets, but do have a few we recommend. This 7-piece All-Clad set is the smaller version of our 10-piece favorite. It only has pieces you'll actually use! This includes a stockpot, saute pan, skillet, and saucepan.
One of Our Favorite Air Fryers: Cosori Pro II Air Fryer Oven Combo
Featuring a digital control panel and spacious basket, this air fryer crisped and crunched its way through our tests. We found its extra-long power cord and handle cover (no accidentally releasing the basket on unsuspecting feet) to be nice touches. Just be sure to clip the $20 off coupon.
The Very Best Gooseneck Kettle: Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Pour-Over Kettle
This sleek kettle lets you adjust the temperature down to a single degree, and the ergonomic spout makes pouring precise and easy. It also holds its temperature for an hour, which is great if you're brewing a few pour-overs or want another cup of tea.
The Best Cold Brew Maker: OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Maker
Summer may be winding down, but, as the people of Boston will tell you, iced coffee is never out of season. Our favorite cold brew maker is compact and features a glass carafe with a cork stopper that’s easy to stash in the fridge.
Our Favorite Stovetop Kettle
This gorgeous kettle was as practical and functional as it was pretty. We loved the silicone-lined handle, which kept our hand cool, and the ergonomic pouring design, which required only the slightest tilt of the wrist.
A Refurbished Stand Mixer: KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6-Quart Stand Mixer
We've long recommended this powerful stand mixer. Right now, Walmart has a great deal on it through its verified restored (reconditioned) program. We especially like its flat-bottomed bowl which can be used for a double boiler and even directly on the stovetop.
A Gorgeous (and Functional) Saucier: Great Jones Saucy
A saucier sports tall-ish rounded sides (shorter than those on a saucepan) and pairs them with the wide body of a skillet. This combo makes them great for saucy (heh), bubbling dishes like stewed meatballs, or even risotto. This saucier from Great Jones not only performed well in our tests, but it's also a stunner, and now it's 25% off with code LDW25.
The Best Splurge-Worthy Sous Vide Machine: Anova Culinary Precision Cooker Pro
Powerful! Precise! A veritable beast of a sous vide machine! It heats water baths faster than the Joule and operates with just a gentle hum. While it is pricier, it’s also 30% off.
A Fantastic, No-Frills Water Bottle: Hydro Flask 24 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap
While *certain large water bottles* might be touted on various social media platforms (iykyk), we stand by this no-frills, leak-free water bottle from Hydro Flask. It's got a straw for smooth sipping, is easy to clean, and fits comfortably into cup holders and backpacks alike. And now it's 25% off—and in an array of fun colors.
A Steam-Injected Oven: Anova Precision Oven
This oven can roast, sous vide, steam, and even toast—and is app-compatible. We found the steaming feature particularly useful, as it allowed us to, say, make ultra-crispy roasted potatoes without having to par-boil them first (the steam setting did that work instead).
A Powerful Stand Mixer for Baking Aficionados: Wolf Gourmet High-Performance Stand Mixer
While this is an admittedly pricey, big stand mixer, it's a baking aficionados delight: it's incredibly powerful, easily mixing a double batch of tough pizza dough. But it also had the ability to churn smaller, more delicate mixes, like cookie dough or pound cake. And now it's currently 36% percent off, making it a little more accessible.
A Vibrant Square-Edged Loaf Pan: Great Jones Breadwinner
In our tests, this vibrant, square-edged loaf pan baked up attractive, tall loaves that slipped easily out once done. It's also dishwasher-safe, though we found it really easy to clean by hand, too. Take 25% off with code LDW25.
The Best Aesthetic Portable Charcoal Grill: Everdure CUBE Portable Charcoal Grill
Cute, compact, and looking like a cooler to boot, this portable charcoal grill delivered good grill marks and was easy to carry, thanks to its handles. We found it a cinch to clean, too. It’s currently 39% off.
A Super Efficient Personal Blender: Nutribullet Pro 900
If you're a frequent sipper of smoothies, a personal blender can be a huge boon—no need to bring out the big 'ol full-sized blender for your morning drink. One of our favorite bite-size blenders from Nutribullet is 20% off for Labor Day with the code LABORDAY20. In our tests, it was fast, efficient, and even pulverized tough kale with ease.
A Cute, Colorful Casserole Dish: Great Jones Hot Dish
Casseroles, while often cheesy and delicious, can look, well, dowdy—but not in this dish they won't! Plus, the wide, looped handles were easy to grab in our tests, and it's dishwasher-safe. And now it's 25% off with code LDW25.
FAQs
What is Labor Day?
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day is an “annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.” It falls on the first Monday of September—and, for many, marks the end of summer.
When is Labor Day 2023?
This year, Labor Day will be on Monday, September 4, 2023.
What types of deals should you look for on Labor Day?
With summer wrapping up, Labor Day is a great time to look for deals on outdoor items like grills, grilling tools (including thermometers), and outdoor pizza ovens.