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Buying juice all the time can get expensive. And usually, they’re full of sugar, artificial preservatives, and all kinds of other things you might not want to be drinking regularly. Plus, there are only so many flavours out there, and you might not be finding your favourites very often. Have you ever thought of making juice from scratch instead?
Juicers are amazing tools that let you make juice from the comfort of your very own kitchen. You can use any combination of ingredients that you want, and it takes no time at all. They’re really easy to use, and for the most part, easy to tuck away in a cupboard too. What’s not to love, right?
Does a juicer sound like a good fit for your kitchen? We’d love to help you find the right one. And to do that, you’ll need to think about things like the price, chute size, power, speeds, dishwasher-safe parts, and more. Every single feature matters, after all!
This comprehensive guide will investigate the best juicers in Canada right now and outline the criteria you should consider while making your purchase decision. Let’s dive right into our top five products.
Top Pick: Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer
Upgrade Pick: Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Masticating Juicer
Budget Pick: Hamilton Beach 67601A Juicer Machine
Runner-Up: Cuisinart CJE-1000 5-Speed Juice Extractor
Well-Rounded: AmzChef ZM1501 Slow Juicer Machine
The Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer is so well-rounded it’s not even funny. Although it’s a centrifugal juicer, it does a good job of preserving a lot of the nutrition in your ingredients and minimizing the amount of juice lost in the pulp. This is the main reason why it’s our favourite, but not the only one. We also love how easy it is to clean—a quick scrub by hand will do the job, or you can throw everything in your dishwasher.
The benefits don’t end there though—the large chute minimizes your prep time, the included pulp and juice containers are well-suited to juicing in large batches, the froth separator keeps your juice pure, the onboard cord storage eliminates hassle…we could go on. It even has a safety arm to stop the juicer from turning on until the cover is in place securely. We love that.
We’re so happy to tell you that we hardly have any bad things to say about this juicer. The price is a bit higher than we’d like, but it’s certainly reasonable considering the quality you’re getting in return. This machine is also pretty bulky, so unless you have a ton of cupboard space available, it will likely end up living on your countertop. Not a huge deal, right?
Reviewers have a very high opinion of the Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer. It's incredibly easy to clean, and its sleek design means it can live on the counter without ruining the kitchen’s aesthetic. The onboard cord storage is a nice touch, and people love how well it creates a pulp and froth-free drink. It holds up well to heavy workloads, too.
Dimensions: 42.9” x 35” x 19”
Weight: 9.9 lbs
Power (Watts): 850
Chute Size: 3”
Speeds: 2
Warranty: 1 year
Pros:
All removable components are dishwasher-safe
Included 1.1 qt juice jug has a froth separator
Onboard cord storage for convenience
Safety arm stops the juicer from working unless the cover is secure
Cons:
Bulky
Little bit pricey
Performance: 5/5
Usability: 5/5
Price: 3/5
Quality: 5/5
All in all, the Breville Juice Fountain Plus Juicer is our top overall pick for juicers this year, for obvious reasons. No matter what your ideal features are or what kind of juice you’ll be making the most, this option will be a perfect match. It’s nearly flawless.
Oh boy are we fans of the Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Masticating Juicer. The masticating auger moves at only 43 RPM, which is pretty much as slow as it gets. That means you’ll get the maximum amount of nutrition out of your fruits and veggies. It also has a reverse function to help clear clogs before they become a bigger problem. Not that you’ll need to use it very often.
Another feature we enjoy is the auto-cleaning. It’s working for you while you’re juicing, as well as after, so cleanup won’t be too much of a challenge. Lucky you. You get all of these benefits from a very small package, too, so finding a place for it to live in your kitchen won’t be a major trial-and-error process. We don’t usually mention warranties, but we have to with this one—it’s guaranteed for 15 years!!
Clearly, we love a lot of the things offered by this option. But we don’t love everything. The high price tag is going to be a dealbreaker for a lot of people, and that’s disappointing. Other than that, there are just a couple of minor things…you’ll need to wash all of the removable parts by hand (no dishwashers!), and you’ll need to do a little extra prep to get your ingredients in the chute. That’s all!
Reviewers are blown away by the Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Masticating Juicer. The juice quality is exceptional—no pulp, tons of flavour and nutrition—and the machine is really easy to care for. People love that it does a lot of self-cleaning. Makes their life easier. They all agree that the high price is representative of this juicer’s value. None of them would choose a different option if they could go back.
Dimensions: 9.1” x 15.7” x 9.5”
Weight: 11.5 lbs
Power (Watts): 150
Chute Size: 1.5”
Speeds: 1
Warranty: 15 years
Pros:
Ultra slow 43 RPM auger preserves as much nutrition as possible
Very compact and easy to store
Has a reverse function to clear clogs
Has an auto-cleaning system to increase efficiency and minimize cleanup time
Cons:
All parts need to be hand-washed
Small chute necessitates more ingredient prep
Performance: 5/5
Usability: 5/5
Price: 2/5
Quality: 5/5
All in all, the Omega VSJ843QS Vertical Slow Masticating Juicer is one of the best juicers money can buy. It’s not quite perfect, but it comes as close as it can. We feel confident guaranteeing that you won’t regret this one.
The Hamilton Beach 67601A Juicer Machine might not offer the best performance in the world (we’ll dive into this later), but it does have some things working in its favour, too. Aside from the budget-friendly price tag, we mean. It’s got a powerful motor to make quick work of any ingredients you add—you’ll never be waiting long for your next juice fix. And we’re talking seconds, here.
With a large chute, you won’t need to prep your ingredients much before tossing them in, and the controls are remarkably easy to use. You’ll appreciate that all the parts are dishwasher-safe, too. We sure do.
Unfortunately, in this case, you do get what you pay for. You’ll need low expectations to match the low price. This thing is messy. On both ends. It doesn’t come with a juice cup, and due to the spout location, it’s pretty hard to find a cup that fits. Unless you stand there and hold the cup up, you’re going to end up with some juice spray. The pulp bin also doesn’t attach very well, so you may get a mess on that side too.
Our other concern is with the overall juicing process. While the centrifuge style is fast, it isn’t very effective. It’s going to waste a fair amount of juice-it gets discarded with the pulp. We’re disappointed by this, too.
Reviewers have mixed feelings about the Hamilton Beach 67601A Juicer Machine. There are some things they like—the simple controls, the cleaning brush, and the cupboard-friendly size—and some things they don’t like—the mess on both ends and the wasted juice. Most people still have no regrets about their purchase though, especially because it’s so affordable.
Dimensions: 11.5” x 7.8” x 14.4”
Weight: 9.1 lbs
Power (Watts): 800
Chute Size: 3”
Speeds: 1
Warranty: 3 years
Pros:
Centrifugal extractor makes quick work of all fruits and veggies
All removable parts are dishwasher-safe
Extra-large pulp bin and cleaning brush are included
Very simple controls
Cons:
Doesn’t come with a juice cup/pitcher—hard to find a cup that will prevent juice spray
Pulp bin doesn’t attach very well
Decent portion of juice is discarded with the pulp
Performance: 3.5/5
Usability: 5/5
Price: 5/5
Quality: 4/5
All in all, the Hamilton Beach 67601A Juicer Machine is the best option for people who want to spend as little as possible on a functional machine. It has its flaws, but it gets the job done at the end of the day. That’s about all we can ask for at this price point, right?
The Cuisinart CJE-1000 5-Speed Juice Extractor is a really great option. Its five-speed design is probably the first thing that jumped out at us—most of the time, we’re lucky to see two speeds. The extra speeds let you be really precise with your juicing and treat your ingredients the right way. The mesh filter helps with that, too. It keeps your juice ultra-pure.
One of the other things we love about it is the spout design. It has an anti-drip shape so there’s never any mess, and the flow rate is adjustable too. Tons of versatility with this one. A 2-litre pulp container, a 1-litre juice pitcher (with a lid!), and a cleaning brush are all included. No extra supplies needed!
Thankfully, there aren’t any performance issues to share with you about this one. But we do have two minor low points that you should know about. This option is pretty bulky, so it won’t be very cupboard-friendly. Hopefully you have some counterspace free. Also, there are a lot of removable parts, and they are tricky to clean by hand. If you choose to go the dishwasher route, it’ll claim most of the top rack.
Reviewers are quite happy with their Cuisinart CJE-1000 5-Speed Juice Extractors. They love that they can adjust the performance based on what ingredients they’re using for their juice, and the lid for the juice pitcher makes it really easy to store extra juice in the fridge without needing to dirty another container. It can be a bit tricky to clean thoroughly, but that’s really the only complaint.
Dimensions: 14.9” x 9.4” x 16.5”
Weight: 9 lbs
Power (Watts): 1000
Chute Size: 3”
Speeds: 5
Warranty: 3 years
Pros:
All removable parts are dishwasher-safe
Filter design reduces foam and increases juice purity
Comes with a 2 L pulp container, 1 Qt juice pitcher with lid, and cleaning brush
Has an anti-drip and adjustable spout plus an easy unlock-and-lift system
Cons:
Bulky
Cleaning is a chore (many removable parts)
Performance: 5/5
Usability: 5/5
Price: 4/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall, the Cuisinart CJE-1000 5-Speed Juice Extractor is a really solid option. It might not be the most cupboard-friendly thing on the planet, but you’ll love the convenience and precision juicing that it offers. It has a bunch of thoughtful bonus features, too. You could do a lot worse!
We like a lot about the AmzChef ZM1501 Slow Juicer Machine. The auger design is one of our favourite things. It has seven different segments to process your fruits and vegetables to the absolute max—this means you’ll have plenty of juice and as little waste as possible. And since it only spins at 90-110 RPM, you won’t have any of the nutrient loss that you see with faster (and heat-producing) juicers.
We also love the reverse function. It’s super handy. You won’t ever have to dig out clogged food by hand (no one needs that mess, right?). The reverse function will clear it in seconds. Plus, it makes cleaning a breeze. Since your juicer will come with its own cleaning brush, juice cup, and pomace cup (for the pulp), you won’t need to scrounge up any extra supplies.
There are only a couple of minor things we would change about this option if we could. First of all, while the removable parts are all very easy to clean, they aren’t dishwasher-safe. This alone might be a dealbreaker for some of you. Also, the chute is pretty small at less than 2 inches, so you’ll need to do more prep work for this one than other options. Just so you’re aware.
Reviewers absolutely love the AmzChef ZM1501 Slow Juicer Machine. It’s super easy to use and also super easy to take apart for cleaning. It only takes a couple of minutes to get it ready to go again. People have noticed that their juice is completely pulp-free, and even the included cups are durable and will last for years. They have no complaints with this one.
Dimensions: 10.6” x 10.6” x 7”
Weight: 9.2 lbs
Power (Watts): 150
Chute Size: 1.8”
Speeds: 1
Warranty: 1 year
Pros:
7-segment auger produces a high juice yield with less foam
Has a reverse function to clear clogged food and make cleaning easier
Comes with a juice cup, pomace cup, and cleaning brush
Slow auger speed (90-110 RPM) helps prevent nutrient loss
Cons:
All parts need to be washed by hand
Small chute requires more prep work
Performance: 5/5
Usability: 5/5
Price: 5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall, the AmzChef ZM1501 Slow Juicer Machine was an easy addition to our top five. It’s priced well, made with high-quality parts, and is incredibly user-friendly. No matter what types of juices you plan on making, this little machine will get the job done right.
Some juicers are less than $90, others are $600 and up. Most people will be very happy with a juicer under $300, though. In general, more expensive juicers will be more durable, will come with more accessories, and will produce a more nutritious juice with less waste.
Chute size matters a lot when it comes to juicers. Many models have large 3” chutes to almost eliminate the need to prep your ingredients, but others are 2” or smaller. If you’re always in a hurry, you’ll want a juicer with a 3” chute. Trust us.
Many juicers are built with only one speed, and these are typically the slower masticating juicers that help preserve the nutrients in the fruits and vegetables. Centrifugal juicers typically have at least two speeds, though some can have five or more. For that style of juicer, more speeds are better as it allows you to match the juicing intensity to the ingredients—slower speeds for soft ingredients and faster speeds for tougher ingredients.
Many juicers come with dishwasher-safe parts, but many don’t. If cleanup isn’t a chore you want to do by hand at your kitchen sink, you’ll want to make this feature a priority.
Since most juicers need to live in your kitchen to be accessible, the size matters. Some juicers are quite compact and fit easily in a cupboard, others are large and need to live on the kitchen counter. Choose your size carefully.
Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We’ll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes. The products in this list are ranked by independent third parties. Rankings are based on both reviews and independent testing.