Is the Melissa & Doug wooden play kitchen worth buying?

Yes, if you have the floor space for it. The wooden construction is solid, the accessories are well-designed, and it has survived two years of daily play without structural issues. The Melissa oven door has a real hinge, knobs turn, and there’s enough counter space for multiple kids. It’s not small, but if you have the room, it will get used until your kid outgrows it.