A Surprise Walmart Haul: Adorable Bamboo Melamine Dishes That Had Me at Hello!

This weekend, I walked into Walmart with one mission: to return a few items. But like every seasoned Walmart shopper knows, the trip to return stuff always turns into a “hey, look what I found!” kind of moment. And, oh boy, did I find something amazing.

It all started with my mission to refresh my patio setup. Last summer, I had the joy of spending my first full season with my new patio, and let’s just say, I definitely made the most of it. I wanted to give my outdoor dining area a little flair, and thought some melamine dishes would be perfect. But here’s the thing—those cute, colorful sets I loved? The price tag made me hesitate. So, I opted for some plastic dishes from Dollar Tree. Big mistake. They were flimsy and broke so easily—we’re talking dishes snapping without even trying. By the end of the season, I was left with more broken pieces than I cared to count.

Fast forward to this weekend. As I was wandering through the aisles, I found these absolutely beautiful bamboo melamine dishes from Better Homes & Gardens. These beauties come in green, gray, and blue, and I was instantly smitten. I started grabbing the plates, bowls, serving trays… basically everything. They are $25.98 for a 12-piece set or $2.98/piece. My cart was filling up fast, and I was already picturing how gorgeous these dishes would look on my patio.

But then, the plot thickened. I turned the corner and was blown away by the vibrant dishes by Mainstays by Becky G. & Alejandra. Available in three bold and beautiful sets—bright orange (featuring white, green, and images of oranges), fresh green (featuring white, green, and lemons), bold blue (featuring white, blue and lemons) —it was a tough decision. The struggle was real! But after some internal debate, I decided to go with the orange set. It just felt right. I thought the orange set would compliment my multi-colored patio umbrella perfectly. Plus, the set was so playful, and I knew it would pair beautifully with the melamine serving dishes I grabbed last year.

Whether you’re someone who loves elegant, neutral tones or you’re all about those vibrant pops of color, you honestly can’t go wrong with these two affordable bamboo melamine dinnerware lines at Walmart. From serving dishes to matching glassware, both sets have everything you need to make your outdoor dining area pop—without breaking the bank.

So, if you’re looking to upgrade your outdoor dining game this summer (without splurging), definitely check these out. Trust me, you won’t regret it!

Better Homes & Gardens Serving Dishes & Glassware