Best Overall
Mexin Bakers Rack
- Power: 3 AC outlets
- Drawers: 2
- Shelves: 5
- Dimensions: 16.54"D x 30.7"W x 58.5"H
Pros
- Two wooden drawers plus five shelves
- Three AC outlets with an on/off switch
- 30.7-inch width uses vertical wall space
- Steel frame with laminated particleboard shelves
Cons
- Heavy 50-pound package before assembly
Two real drawers and five open shelves are the reason this Mexin rack takes our top spot. The 30.7-inch width is narrow enough for a small kitchen wall, but the 58.5-inch height gives you a place for the microwave, coffee maker, canisters and the odds and ends that normally colonize the counter. We especially like the three outlets and the on/off switch at the rail; it turns a dead wall into a usable appliance station without a power strip dangling over the side.
The drawers are wooden and deep enough for utensils, filters and small linens, which is more useful than the single fabric bin many racks at this size carry. The steel frame and laminated particleboard feel substantial, and the smooth surfaces wipe clean. At 50 pounds, though, this is not a piece you move every weekend. Build it where it will live, and use two people for the lift and the final squaring.
Compared with the HOOBRO, the Mexin gives up a fourth outlet but gains a second drawer and a slightly shorter, more approachable height. If you want a full kitchen command center rather than just a coffee stand, that trade makes sense. The open shelves also let you display the nice mugs instead of hiding everything behind cabinet doors.