'Give It a Rest' Bamboo Spoon

$8.95

Our bamboo 'Give it a Rest' spoon is the ultimate answer to the question of where to put it. This bamboo oval-shaped spoon has a small patented bump (a unique characteristic of how bamboo grows) on its back that keeps the business end from touching the surface when set on counters and stoves. Each spoon is made from a single piece of FSC®-certified 100% bamboo, hand-burnished to a naturally smooth finish.

Our 'Give it a Rest' spoon is a combination of a spoon rest and a kitchen spoon. This patented design elevates the spoon head off the counter, leaving your surfaces splotch-free.

Pair with the 'Give It a Rest' Slotted Spoon and 'Give it a Rest' Spatula for a complete set.

Size: 12" bamboo spoon

 

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This spoon is made of FSC®-certified bamboo. The FSC 100% label means that only bamboo from FSC-certified forests was used to make this spoon. To find out more, visit www.fsc.org

  • Made from FSC®-certified 100% bamboo
  • USDA Certified Biobased
  • Lightweight and more durable than wood
  • Made without glues or lacquers
  • Won't scratch cooking surfaces or transfer heat
  • Will not react to acidic food and will not leech chemicals into your foods
  • Naturally stain-resistant and anti-microbial
  • Finished with a plant-based food-grade finishing oil
  • Produced in BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) certified factories which aims to improve working conditions throughout the supply chain.
  • Item #052900

FSC's standards for responsible forest management include restricting and minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Click here to read more about FSC certification for our products.

To learn more about Biobased Products and why these are important, click here.

Holiday Closure

Our Customer Care office and our warehouse will be closed on Monday, September 7th, to observe Labor Day. Orders placed over the holiday weekend will ship on Tuesday, September 8th.

Shipping Information:

We ship Monday through Friday from Salt Lake City, Utah. We ship within 2 business days for nearly all orders. Orders placed before 11 am Pacific Time may ship out the same day you order. Because we process orders with expediency, we may not always be able to cancel or amend an order before it ships. If you need to cancel or amend your order, please live chat with us or email [email protected].

Currently, we are only able to ship to US addresses. We will update our policy when this changes.

Cost of Shipping:

We periodically review the shipping costs provided by the carriers to ensure we offer customers the best current options available.

The shipping rate for your order is calculated by the carrier, based on the weight of your order and your destination.  

bambu is pleased to offer Everyday Free Ground Shipping* on orders over $95.00. Orders will ship via UPS Ground and must ship to a physical address (no PO Boxes). UPS Ground typically delivers within 2-5 business days, depending on your location. If your order is time-sensitive, please chat with us or email [email protected] to discuss your options.

*For Alaska and Hawaii Customers: Shipping via USPS 1st Class to Alaska or Hawaii can take several weeks. If you require faster delivery, we suggest using Priority Mail. Our Everyday Free Ground Shipping offer is not available to customers in Alaska, Hawaii or outside the contiguous US.

 

Expedited Shipping:

If you have an urgent need to receive items for an event, we recommend you reach out prior to placing your order to inquire about your best shipping options. We are here to help check shipping times to ensure your order is received in time for your event. Customer Care is available on live chat from 7 am to 4 pm (Pacific time) Monday through Friday.

Note: Do not select USPS Priority Mail or USPS Ground Advantage if your order is time sensitive. USPS does not guarantee delivery in the time quoted and is not recommended for urgent orders.

It should be noted that FedEx and USPS may experience unavoidable delays in package delivery due to unforeseen weather conditions or peak volume times.

We are not responsible for delays in the UPS, FedEx or USPS delivery networks. While we make every attempt to ship your order in a timely manner, we do not have control over the final delivery date of your package.

Damaged or Missing Items:

Items that have been damaged in transit or found to be missing must be reported within 48 hours of package delivery. Send an email to [email protected] with your name and order number, and include photos of the item and the shipping carton.

Incorrect Shipping Addresses:

Bambu does not assume responsibility for orders with incorrect shipping addresses. If the order is shipped to an incorrect address provided by a customer, the customer is responsible for any additional re-send costs.

Late or Lost Packages:

Sometimes, packages get lost, delayed, or stolen in transit. We know that can be frustrating, but in most cases, we find that packages do turn up within a few days. If your tracking shows the package has been delivered, please check all areas where a package may have been left. FedEx or UPS will usually include a photo of the location where your package was delivered on the tracking page. If your package has not turned up within 2 business days, please reach out to us. We can often assist you with filing a claim with the carrier.

Return Policy:

Please see our Returns and Refunds Policy for details.

Last updated: 10/22/2025

When properly cared for, your bamboo kitchen utensils can last for years to come (in fact, our founders have a set that has been in use since 2003). Follow these tips for best results:

  • Hand wash in hot, soapy water, then wipe dry
  • Revive the natural shine of your bamboo utensils with an all-natural oil
  • Smooth away any signs of wear by lightly sanding your utensils with a fine grain sandpaper
  • Not recommended for dishwasher or prolonged soaking
  • Not recommended for use in the microwave

We recommend using Bambu Finishing Oil to care for your bamboo. For more care and cleaning information, read our Bamboo Utensil Care 101 blog post.

Want to know just how long your bamboo utensils can last? Read this.

At Bambu, everything we make is designed with its end-of-life in mind. By choosing plant-based, renewable materials, we’ve ensured that a clean life cycle is possible for every Bambu product.

With proper care, our hand-finished utensils can last for decades. Even when you may think your utensils are on their way out, remember that bamboo can be completely refinished. After a light sanding and some finishing oil, you’ll be amazed by how refreshed they look. To learn exactly how to care for and refinish your utensils, explore our utensil care guide.

Our bamboo utensils are 100% certified USDA Biobased certified. That means these utensils can be safely discarded with yard debris. We recommend checking with your local service center to ensure that they accept this item. If it’s not accepted locally, consider using a service such as Ridwell to properly dispose of this item.

Customers praise this eco-friendly bamboo cooking spoon for its built-in rest ridge that "keeps it from leaving a mess on the cooktop." Shoppers love the toxin-free, durable design and easy cleaning. Most find it "well made" and lightweight. However, some reported issues with bowing during shipping and one noted the spoon was "too thin" and splintered.

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  • 5 stars: 32 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 2 (6%)
  • 1 star: 1 (3%)
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RODNEY V.
I love this spoon. I've

I love this spoon. I've had one for the last few years and decided to update with a new one. I also appreciate the rest ridge of the utensil. The shape of the spoon itself is also very good and useful.

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Elizabeth P.
Great addition to my cooking tools

Excellent strong cooking spoon that cleans up beautifully. The built-in rest keeps it from leaving a mess on the cooktop.

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Dixie S.
Great product!

Great product!

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Kathryn J.
Great spoons for cooking.

I use these all the time.

Thank you for your review Kathryn

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Kristin K.
Favorite spoon

This bamboo spoon is great quality and I use it in my kitchen all the time! I highly recommend this eco-friendly cooking utensil.

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Robert B.
Bambu Slotted Spoon

Great product, holds up in the dishwasher and non toxic.

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David A.
Just what I wanted

Just what I was looking for. Actually came in a set of 3 with spatial and spoon. Light. Easy to clean. Works well in the skillet.

Hi David! We're delighted to hear that you like your new utensils

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MS P.
Great spoon, design, and ridge

Great spoon, design, and ridge for resting is quite an idea. I haven't made use of the ridge (as I have a spoon rest) but I do see how it can be effective. All wood utensils are not made equal and we must beware of chemicals etc used in sealing wood utensils -Bambu solves that issue. Thank you for providing additional items (also purchased spatula and slotted spoon) to my kitchen that add to my overall health and well-being. They also have longevity-can last for years with proper care.

Hello Ms! Thank you for sharing. We are glad to hear you love it as much as we do

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James L.
I like it!

Does what it's supposed to - prevents what is on the spoon from getting on my counter during cooking! Love it!

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David C.
Great products

Love them!

Thanks David!

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SERAFINO P.
Great buy

I replaced my black plastic utensils because of toxicity concerns. These Bambu utensils are well made, non toxic, environmentally friendly and don’t scratch. Very happy with them

Hi Serafino! We're so pleased to hear that you're enjoying your new utensils and you were able to replace the black plastic in your kitchen. Thank you for your review!

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Payson H.
I am very pleased with

I am very pleased with my new Give It a Rest bamboo spoon and several other products I purchased from bambu and am so happy with. I give all these products 5 stars but also want to thank bambu and give their company 5 stars. I love what this company is doing and how they do it and for giving us such great alternatives to plastic.

Hello Payson! We're delighted to hear that you're loving your new goodies -thank you for your review, we greatly appreciate it!

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Cory S.
Bambu spoon

I love using these utensils! I love knowing they are safe and free from toxins. Use the spatula every day and spoons and tongs are kitchen staples. Have now been able to eliminate all silicon and plastic! So glad to have found Bambu!

Hello Cory! We are ecstatic to hear that you love using our Bambu utensils! Thank you for your reviews.

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Paul M.
Great Spoon

We recently got rid of all of our old plastic cooking utensils in an effort to move to wood - bambu was our first stop, and we've been very happy with all of them so far, particularly the spoon. I did do an initial rub on them with our cutting board paste, which I believe helped seal them, but they are solidly made, attractive, and useful.

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Alex G.
Very nice

This is durable and toxin free. My way of cooking!

Thank you for your reviews, Alex!

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Liam J.
Like the design so it

Like the design so it doesn’t rest directly on the surface. Very light as well.

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Nicole W.
Eco friendly

Love it, very reasonable!

Thank you for the review, Nicole!

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Nicole

Love it!

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Scott S.
The spoon head bent

The spoon is too thin. It bent and splintered from stirring beansvoff the bottom of a pan.

Hi Scott, I'm so sorry your spoon splintered! That is highly unusual, if you would send some photos to [email protected], we'd be happy to make it right for you! I wasn't able to find an order for you in our system, so please include your order number when you email us :)

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RJ N.
Very nice

Very nice

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Sheryl S.
“Give It A Rest” - Give It A Try!

I love the “Give It A Rest” bamboo spoon! Such a unique idea! The little ridge on the back is just enough to keep the spoon portion off of the counter, eliminating the need for a spoon rest.

Thank you for your review, Sheryl!

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Nicole F.
Only brand I’ll buy bamboo

Only brand I’ll buy bamboo products from the best!

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Ron W.
perfect

perfect

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Larry W.
Great Bamboo Spoons

These are excellent everyday kitchen spoons.

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Roy F.
So many cooking tools in

So many cooking tools in the crock next to my range! Looks like a bouquet! But the truth is I reach for my give it a rest spatula for almost everything! Such an awesome tool! Love it!

So great to hear you've got a new go-to cooking tool! Thanks for the great review and for choosing bambu!

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Nicholas C.
'Give it a rest' Bamboo Spoon

Spoon works great and is easy to clean!

Thank you for the 5 star review!

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Erin B.
Good product

Well made.

Thanks so much for your five-star review and positive feedback!

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Dayle D.
Great Spoon!

Great design good quality.

Thanks so much for your five-star review and feedback!

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JC
Not as good as I had hoped for

My order contained several items; spoon, spatulas, and a rice paddle. All arrived, except for the rice paddle, with a significant bow in them. I ended up soaking them for awhile and then placing each under a sofa / arm chair leg overnight. This fix was easy enough but honestly, I shouldn’t have had to. Maybe it was the way the items were packed tightly corner to corner diagonally in a box they shouldn’t have been in in the first place. I don’t know. I did also have to lightly sand the end of the spatulas as they were a bit rough.

While I like the several things about these utensils such as the design, one piece construction, etc. I don’t think I’ll be ordering again.

*Reposting this review, and will continue to, since my previous reviews somehow vanished over the weekend.

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JC
Not as impressed as I hoped for

Ordered several items and I gotta say, sadly, I’m not impressed. All of my items save one arrived bowed. They were packed corner to corner, tightly, in a square box so that combined with the humidity maybe... idk. I soaked them for awhile in water then put them each face down under the legs of our sofa and chair overnight and that seems to have done the trick, but I shouldn’t have had to. While the edges / corners on the spoons and paddle were done very well I did have to lightly sand the end of the spatulas as they were rough.

I like the “resting” design of the utensils, that it is one-piece construction, certified organic, 0 glue, but based on my shopping experience I doubt I’ll order again as there are similar companies offering similar products (albeit a few).

* posting same review for the multiple products purchased

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your most recent order. We apologize for the inconvenience. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can happen. We will be sure to follow-up with the warehouse to assure packaging has not changed in some way that could account for the bowing. If you'd like to talk to our customer care team, we can reached at 855-630-3149.