Drop Leaf Breakfast Bar

Yes, drop leaf breakfast bars are a great investment since they come with numerous benefits. They’re the perfect space-saving solution for small kitchens since the leaves can easily be folded down whenever you need the space. Not only do drop leaf breakfast bars provide a casual spot for eating breakfast and drinking coffee but they’re also suitable for doing your homework, computer work, and other tasks and hobbies. From traditional to modern to rustic to minimal, there are plenty of designs to choose from which can all add an elegant and cozy touch to your kitchen space.

A good height for a drop leaf breakfast bar is 36” above the floor. This height allows counter stools or high chairs to fit comfortably underneath.

There are two other standard height options available: a shorter 30” height and a taller 42”. To determine the best height for your kitchen drop leaf breakfast bar, consider if you want the bar height to be level with your kitchen work surface where you’ll prep food.

The standard kitchen counter height is 36”, so if having your drop leaf bar area be an extension of the counter is important to you, this will be your ideal height.

In addition to being compact and space-saving, a drop leaf breakfast bar can become even more functional when equipped with certain features.

A unit that comes with some form of storage space, like drawers, baskets, and shelves, can come in handy for keeping cereals, jams, canisters, fruits, and recipes all in one place. Adjustable shelves are a bonus!

If you’d like to be able to easily move your breakfast station around the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with caster wheels that can be locked in place. This feature allows you to enjoy your meals wherever you want, whether that’s in a corner, by a window, or even outside.

Other extras you may want to look out for include a spice rack, backless stools that fit underneath the table when not in use, as well as a towel bar for quick cleanup.