Are countertop refrigerated displays suitable for cream cakes and dairy desserts?

Many are designed for them, but check that the model holds food at safe refrigeration temperature rather than simply cooling it, and that it is listed for unwrapped food if the desserts are not covered. Some countertop units are intended only for bottled or packaged items.

Where should a countertop display go on the counter?

Away from espresso machines, ovens, toasters and sunny windows, and where its vents have open air. Placing it near the register makes it visible at the moment of purchase, but leave enough counter space for staff to work around it.

How much do commercial countertop displays cost?

List prices on Norpex range from $80 to $16,949.99 CAD, with a median of $1,880.78 across 90 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.

What types of commercial countertop displays do you carry?

Norpex lists these types of commercial countertop displays, with the number of models of each: countertop (72) and drop-in (6).

Which brands of commercial countertop displays do you carry?

Norpex lists 90 commercial countertop displays. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 56, COLDZONE with 12, New Air with 9, Turbo Air with 7 and BakeMax with 4.

Do you ship commercial countertop displays across Canada?

Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

Commercial Countertop Displays in Canada

Countertop displays are small refrigerated cases that sit on a counter to show pastries, desserts, sushi, sandwiches or bottled drinks at the point of sale. Cafés, bakeries, convenience stores, bars and small takeout counters use them where there is no room for a floor case, or where a few featured items should sit beside the till. Most are self-contained and plug in.

About commercial countertop displays

Before you buy

Measure the counter depth and the height to any shelf or cabinet above, including the clearance the manual asks for around the vents.
Choose rear doors for staff service or front access for self-serve, depending on which side of the counter customers stand.
Check the shelf count and spacing against the items you plan to show, since cake slices, sushi trays and bottles need different heights.
Confirm the counter can carry the loaded weight and that an outlet sits within reach of the cord, since manufacturers commonly advise against extension cords for refrigeration.

Common questions

Are countertop refrigerated displays suitable for cream cakes and dairy desserts?: Many are designed for them, but check that the model holds food at safe refrigeration temperature rather than simply cooling it, and that it is listed for unwrapped food if the desserts are not covered. Some countertop units are intended only for bottled or packaged items.
Where should a countertop display go on the counter?: Away from espresso machines, ovens, toasters and sunny windows, and where its vents have open air. Placing it near the register makes it visible at the moment of purchase, but leave enough counter space for staff to work around it.
How much do commercial countertop displays cost?: List prices on Norpex range from $80 to $16,949.99 CAD, with a median of $1,880.78 across 90 priced models; prices are list prices before tax and shipping.
What types of commercial countertop displays do you carry?: Norpex lists these types of commercial countertop displays, with the number of models of each: countertop (72) and drop-in (6).
Which brands of commercial countertop displays do you carry?: Norpex lists 90 commercial countertop displays. The brands with the most models listed are Omcan with 56, COLDZONE with 12, New Air with 9, Turbo Air with 7 and BakeMax with 4.
Do you ship commercial countertop displays across Canada?: Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. There is no automatic free-shipping or flat-rate offer.

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Buying guide

Refrigerated Display Case Buying Guide: Deli, Gelato and Grab-and-Go

7 min read · Updated September 25, 2026

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27” Two (2) Shelf Countertop Refrigerated Display, 3.5cu.ft. (100L), Black

60″ Three (3) Shelf Countertop Curve Glass Refrigerated Display, 9.8 cu.ft. (277 L)

28″ Drop-in Refrigerated Showcase, 3.11 cu.ft. (88 L)

60” Two (2) Shelf Refrigerated Self-service Countertop Display Case, 8.01 cu. ft. (227 L), Black

16″ One (1) Glass Door Countertop Display Refrigerator, 1.41 cu.ft (40 Liter), Black

New Air NCD-19-SV 17″ Refrigerated Countertop Display Case

18″ Three (3) Shelf Countertop Cylindrical Refrigerated Showcase, 2.54 cu.ft (72 L), Black