The 7 Best Spaetzle Makers
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Presses, sliders and pot lids for German egg noodles, compared by dough type, pot fit and cleanup. The Westmark Spaetzle Press leads for firm, round spaetzle. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
Most spaetzle tool complaints come down to a dough that doesn't suit the tool. A press pushes a firm dough into round, short dumplings, while a slider or a perforated lid only works with a batter loose enough to drip through. Occasional cooks can spend little; anyone feeding a crowd every week should consider a press.
Editor's Notes
October 23, 2026, by Ezvid Wiki Editors:
The Westmark Spaetzle Press stays on top, under a current listing of the same German press, because it handles the firm dough many family recipes call for and has the longest owner record of any press we found. Half of the old list had to go. The Joseph Joseph Helix and the Rorence Ricer are potato ricers with no spaetzle plate, the Tupperware Spaetzleria and the Upkoch Traditional can't be bought new, and the Harold Import Co. 1618 drew steady reports of snapped handles and rust. The Zoie + Chloe Crescent repeated what the lids already do.
The Goldspatz 2190 Press, the Küchenprofi Spaetzle Lid and the Zoie + Chloe Spaetzle Maker stay. New are the KEISSCO Spaetzle Maker, the KEISSCO Spaetzle Lid and the Goldspatz Profi Plane for long Swabian noodles. Nobody seems to have lab-tested these gadgets, so we leaned on what Westmark, Goldspatz and Küchenprofi publish about holes, pot fit and washing, and on years of owner reports about handles, rust and sharp edges. The list stops at seven because most other spaetzle makers are copies of the same slider or lid.
Earlier notes
December 3, 2020, by Gia Vescovi-Chiordi:
Unlike other noodle makers, spaetzle makers are simple tools that are relatively easy to use, clean, and store. We included every popular variety available in a range of price points, so those who make this savory dish often and anyone just looking to try their hand at it should find something they like.
We almost didn't keep the Harold Import Co. 1618 around due to a handful of complaints of its handle breaking. The way that it's connected makes it prone to coming off if it's abused, handled roughly, or dropped, but as long as you work quickly and don't put too much pressure on it you should be alright. Many people don't have this problem whatsoever. Its low price, ease of use, stainless steel body, and efficacy led us to keep it for the time being.
We did say goodbye to the Harcci NAF Imports and Muxel's Spätzlewunder, both of which became unavailable, and the Danesco Stainless Steel because it is extremely similar to the Zoie + Chloe Premium but lacks a comfort grip handle and is priced just a tad too high for what it is. We used the vacancies to add the Joseph Joseph Helix, a nifty potato ricer that can do double-duty for making spaetzle and uses the strength from your forearms and shoulders instead of just your wrist and hands, allowing you to do more without becoming too fatigued.
You'll also notice the Tupperware Spaetzleria joining the ranks today, a plastic option popular in Germany. It comes with a durable scraper that clicks into the back for storage and is well made, durable, and dishwasher safe. It shouldn't melt when placed over hot pot rims, and it won't get overly hot and cook your batter prematurely. Finally, we brought on the simplistic Upkoch Traditional, which has a large surface area and a stay-cool wooden handle. The holes on this one make for little bite-sized pieces, which some prefer.
September 27, 2019, by Karen Bennett:
A spaetzle maker is a highly practical kitchen gadget that’s great for those who love to make this savory, comforting dish yet don’t have the time to roll the noodles by hand. These soft egg noodles originated in southern Germany and Austria, and have also been popular in other European countries. They’re commonly enjoyed with applesauce or covered in a sauce made from butter, sugar, and a couple of spices. Our selection features handled models made to press out the dough into your pot, as well as those that grate the dough so that it falls into the pot.
Joining our selection in this update is the Muxel's Spätzlewunder, which fits on top of a pot and comes with a tool that enables you to push your dough right in. It’s similar in design to the Küchenprofi 18/10 on our list but, unlike that model, this one is made of plastic – which makes it more lightweight and likely easier to clean. It does come with instructions and a recipe, but alas, they’re written in German – which might not be a problem for many home cooks who make spaetzle, though. It can also serve as a strainer, and is thin enough to take up very little storage space in your cabinet.
Leaving the list is the Shu Franro, amid reports that the metal bends rather easily under pressure.
No matter which selection you choose, if you have little helpers, be sure to supervise them closely whenever they’re around a hot stove and sharp cooking tools.
Special Honors
German Food Box Anyone who cooks spaetzle out of homesickness may like this monthly box of seven or eight German foods, from sausages to sweets. Each box comes with a traditional recipe, the contents change every month, and the subscription can be paused or canceled. It also works as a gift for a relative who misses German food. germanfoodbox.com
Loewen Meta This German importer carries spaetzle tools that are hard to find in the U.S., including Kull presses from Swabia, the Goldspatz spaetzle board with scraper and the motorized Goldspatz Profi MAX, which suits restaurants or anyone asking about a commercial spaetzle maker. It also sells spare discs for Westmark and Goldspatz presses. loewen-meta.com
Press, Slider Or Lid: Start With Your Dough
Each tool on this list does one of those jobs, and the dough decides which one suits you.
Spaetzle are soft egg noodles from southern Germany, made from eggs, flour, salt and often a splash of milk or water. Cooks have always shaped them three ways: scraped off a wet board with a knife, pushed through a perforated press, or dripped through holes from a hopper or grater (Wikipedia: Spätzle). Each tool on this list does one of those jobs, and the dough decides which one suits you.
A lever press, like the Westmark or Goldspatz models, squeezes the dough through a disc of round holes. It copes with a firm, stiff dough and turns out short, round dumplings of even size. Presses are heavier and cost more, but most double as potato ricers.
Sliders and lids need a looser, glossy batter that drips through on its own. A slider runs a box of dough along rails over a punched plate; a lid sits on the pot while you drag batter across it with a scraper. Both make irregular squiggles that look closer to hand-scraped spaetzle, and both cost little. 177 Milk Street rests its batter for about 30 minutes before cooking and notes that a flat grater with big holes and a spatula can stand in for a gadget (177 Milk Street).
For long, thin Swabian strands, Goldspatz makes a plane with pins under the holes, and specialists such as Loewen Meta also sell traditional boards with scrapers and motorized machines for restaurants.
Fit The Pot, And Mind The Steam And Sharp Edges
A slider or lid has to sit securely on your pot, so measure across the rim before you buy. The KEISSCO lid fits pots from 9.25 to 10.75 inches, Küchenprofi lists 8 to 11 inches for its lid, and Goldspatz says its Profi plane fits pots from 20 to 28 centimeters (about 8 to 11 inches). The KEISSCO slider is sized for a pot about 12 inches wide. Too small a pot and the tool tips; too large and it falls in.
Presses don't care about pot size, since you hold them above the water, but the notches or support on the handle give you something to rest on the rim. That matters, because a full press takes real hand strength.
All of these tools work over a pot at a full boil. Steam rises through the holes, so keep your face back and your hand on the grip, not over the plate. The punched holes on sliders and lids leave sharp edges; use the box, pusher or scraper rather than fingers. We searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database (SaferProducts.gov) for Westmark, Goldspatz, Norpro, Zoie + Chloe, Küchenprofi and GEFU and found no recalls.
Cooking And Cleanup
Drop the dough into well-salted water at a rolling boil. Spaetzle cook in a minute or two and rise to the top when done; skim them out with a slotted spoon or spider (Wikipedia: Spätzle). Work in batches so the water stays at a boil, and toss the cooked noodles in butter, or layer them with cheese and fried onions for Käsespätzle.
Cleaning is where most owners lose patience. Spaetzle dough sets like glue as it dries, so rinse the tool in hot water the moment you finish. Westmark and Goldspatz build their presses to come apart for washing (Westmark). Küchenprofi, KEISSCO, Zoie + Chloe and Goldspatz call their steel tools dishwasher safe. Coated aluminum presses can dull or darken with harsh dishwasher detergent, so a quick hand wash keeps them looking new longer.
Check plastic parts too. Handles and scrapers that sit over boiling water for years can soften or crack, and that's the most common reason a cheap slider gets replaced.
How we researched this
We compared about 20 spaetzle makers across presses, sliders, planes and lids, read the makers' specifications and care advice from Westmark, Goldspatz, Küchenprofi, KEISSCO, Zoie + Chloe and HIC, studied patterns in owner feedback on durability, rust, sharp edges and pot fit, and searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's recall database for each major brand. Cooking background comes from 177 Milk Street and Wikipedia. Updated October 23, 2026 by Ezvid Wiki Editors.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a spaetzle maker?
No. A colander or flat grater with large holes and a spatula will work, and cooks in Swabia often scrape the dough off a wet board with a knife. A maker makes the job faster and the noodles more even.
Should I get a press or a slider?
Get a press if your recipe makes a firm dough or you want short, round dumplings. Get a slider or lid if you use a loose batter, want a ragged hand-scraped look, or want to spend little.
Is the Tupperware Spaetzle maker still sold?
Tupperware's Spaetzleria is no longer available new. A slider such as the KEISSCO Spaetzle Maker or the Zoie + Chloe Spaetzle Maker works the same way, with a box of dough sliding over a perforated plate.
Is there a commercial spaetzle maker?
Yes. Goldspatz makes the Profi MAX, sold with or without an electric motor, for restaurants and big batches. In the U.S., German importers such as Loewen Meta carry it. For home use, a lever press is the sturdiest choice.
Which spaetzle makers are made in Germany?
The Westmark Spaetzle Press and the Goldspatz 2190 Press are made in Germany. Küchenprofi is a German company, and Kull, a Swabian maker, sells presses through German-goods importers.
