Chast's and Katzenstein's senses of humor meld seamlessly: Both are master observers of what might be called the "uncanny mundane," where everyday objects reveal their inner weirdness. . . If eating takeout allows Chast and Katzenstein the time to create more original, unpretentious, and hilarious books like this one, I say, 'Order on!'

Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air

There's no expiration date on this timeless humor . . . Every kitchen should be stocked with this hilarious book.

Kirkus (starred review)

It's a funny, casual rummage through observational humor and visual gags… Like a dinner of snacks, this is eclectic but delectable.

Publishers Weekly

Leave it to these perfectly paired wits to fricassee a topic that might seem banal into a deliciously funny dish.

Meg Lemke, PW Picks

A witty treatise on modern life that nails this subject matter in hysterical detail … Crud buildup and rotting bananas aside, The Two Saddest Kitchens communicates some­thing deeper than grime. Chast and Katzenstein ponder the futility of imposing order on chaos, the yearning for an ideal state and the desire to escape modern responsibilities. Innovative and entertaining, The Two Saddest Kitchens is a sidesplitting meditation on what repels us and what connects us.

BookPage

Frighteningly relatable… In a time where we are bombarded with social media reels of perfect kitchens, it's refreshing to be reminded that we all have skeletons in our freezers.

Emerald Martinez, Booklist