I recently wrote an article about some of the best bamboo bowls on the market. It only felt fitting to write a follow-up article for anyone who is looking for bamboo plates too, in order to complete their collection.
Maybe you landed on this page because you heard bamboo plates are shatter resistant, or maybe you’re interested in making the switch to bamboo dinnerware because bamboo is an eco-friendly resource and you care about the environment.
There are lots of reasons why bamboo plates are advantageous. Bamboo plates are portable, light, durable, and if something happens accidentally and they break, they won’t shatter like glass or porcelain.
And there are all different kinds of bamboo plates you can shop for, too.
Plates with different shapes and mixed materials, as well as different styles, brands, or designs. Here are a few great options to consider when getting your collection started.
Best Overall
These 11” bamboo plates by Belari are classic and pretty. Great for a naturalist.
They’re versatile and good to use indoors and outdoors. They have a simple, round minimalistic design, where the wood grain shows through.
The set is also made of real, 100% all-natural bamboo, with no veneer coating.
It’s a simple eco-friendly wooden plate that can be dressed up or dressed down with accessories. You can spice up the decor with different colored napkins, table runners, etc.
Handwash only. Not microwavable.
Best Bamboo Plates Under $60 – Bamboozle Dinnerware Set (Food 52)
This 3-piece dinnerware set is super handy. The plates in the set are good in multiple scenarios due to their unique shape.
They’re called hybrid plates since they have a few similarities with bowls. Meaning, they have a raised rim with more depth to them than your typical flat plate.
Bamboozle’s set includes one hybrid plate, and two deeper set bowls in one small size and one larger size.
The other two pieces of the set are more of what typically come to mind when you are thinking of a bowl. They’re two traditional shapes. So, it’s a three-piece set altogether.
The three options to choose from makes for a great overall set to have on hand. It comes in two neutral colors, grey and blue.
This plate set is made from mixed materials, with the makeup of materials listed as 70% Bamboo, 15% Cornstarch, and 15% Melamine.
Dishwasher safe. Not microwavable.
Best Bamboo Plates For Wedding- Alfresco Bamboo Dinner Plate Set (Lulu And Georgia)
If you’re looking for fancy plates, these white bamboo plates by Lulu and Georgia would fit what you’re looking for quite nicely.
They make a great choice for a small wedding, and they are very classic and elegant looking in the way they resemble typical porcelain.
The added benefits of these plates being the same added benefits of all bamboo dinnerware, meaning these plates are shatter resistant.
Accidentally having a plate fall and break into pieces on the floor on your wedding day is easily avoidable by switching to bamboo.
They make good catering plates too. Being lightweight makes them easy to carry.
Lula and Georgia offers matching Alfresco-styled salad plates and bowls to go along with these Alfresco Bamboo Dinner Plates.
Runner Up: CustomLaserEngravers Monogrammed Bamboo Plates (Etsy)
This seller on Etsy lets you monogram your bio-degradable, single-use bamboo plates with a monogram or icon of your choosing. They’re environmentally safe and come in a set of 12 recyclable plates.
Reusable when washed.
Tip:
If you're looking for something disposable, read on to visit the next section and read more about the best disposable plates on the market. The pick for disposable plates could also double as a simple wedding plate option if you’re intending to use single-use dinnerware for something like an outdoor wedding or a dress rehearsal.
Best Disposable Bamboo Plates – Vaneerware Round Bamboo Plates (Bambu)
In my opinion, these are the best disposable plates on the market.
They’re eco-friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable. Plus, they’re super simple, and they work. They don’t give your food a weird taste, they just do what they’re supposed to do, hold your food and be easy to compost.
In fact, these plates are perfect for one-time use. They’re compostable in only 4-6 months!
That’s much better than their plastic counterparts that take around 500 years to decompose. And did you know that styrofoam may never break down, ever?!
To read more about the benefits of disposable bamboo dinnerware–and the harsh realities of ignoring our carbon imprint by using plastic disposable dinnerware–please read my other article on bamboo bowls, 6 Best Bamboo Bowls by Category.
Bambu makes their disposable plates in a few different sizes so they can fit a variety of needs, like 7”, 9”, and 11”.
And they’re high quality too. These Bambu bamboo plates are made from real 100% disposable organic bamboo.
They’re even reusable. You can re-use them a few times by hand-washing, if you would so desire.
These bowls are sold in packs of 8 or 25. They’re pretty easy to stack, which makes them great for storing, and they take up very little space. And of course, they’re pretty good-looking too!
If you’re planning a big event or party, I’d suggest ordering a few different sizes to create a spread. You’ll be blown away and never go back to plastic. These bamboo plates are much sturdier than plastic, and much more attractive too!
You might be surprised to know how nice these can look in the right setting. It’s actually possible that disposable plates can be made to look all fancy.
Complete the setup with matching accessories. Bambu sells disposable cutlery sets too.
Runner Up: (Square Shape) Square Bamboo Salad Plate Pack (World Market)
Handy alternative with squared corners.
Best Bamboo Plates Set- Fable New York Colorful Bamboo Dinnerware (Food 52)
This 16 piece dinnerware set from Fable New York comes in 6 different colors.
It also comes in a 4-piece set. The 16-piece set is suitable for a table of 4, whereas the 4-piece set is a suitable dining for one person.
The 16-piece set includes 4 proper place settings of a dinner plate, salad plate, low bowl, and cereal bowl.
Plates from this set can be purchased separately, or as part of the larger collection.
Matching tumblers are also available to purchase separately, in the same 6 colors made available to purchase as the dish set.
The blush and the mint are nice, neutral colors. While the navy, light blue, yellow, and mixed designs offer bright and lively colors.
Dishwasher safe.
Runner Up: Coupe Dinner Plate Set (Pottery Barn)
These plates match pasta bowls and individual bowls from the same product line. The materials of this set include bamboo fiber, non-GMO corn starch, and BPA-free melamine.
Comes in 4 colors. Dishwasher safe. Not microwavable.