I selected this Griddler because it had simple, hopefully reliable, controls instead of an LCD screen with related smarts that is just one unnecessary feature waiting to fail prematurely. I also selected it because I could get compatible waffle plates. I was impressed by how quickly the Griddler came to temperature and especially how quickly it returned to temperature after one waffle was removed. The one disappointment was that the waffle cooks unevenly. The bottom is nicely browned and crisp while the top is paler and softer. This prevents me from giving it full marks.
Received this for Christmas and not a fan. Maybe the panini grill is a better use for this thing, but I asked for a griddle and this is what was given. Surface area is split….cooking temps are inconsistent and the lip of the griddle is too shallow
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, December 29, 2025
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This is the second time we’ve bought this griddler. The first one broke after five years of use. We also have waffle plates for it, that we use a lot. It is a multi-use grill that saves space. We love it!
We’ve been looking into a grill/panini press for awhile and finally got this one. We’ve used it multiple times for sandwiches and we love it. It’s easy to use and clean up is simple.