We spent a lot of time looking at different brands and models. Ultimately we agreed the Cafe cooktop was the best value for us and after several weeks we have been very happy with our choice.
This cooktop works well. It boils water much faster than my last cooktop with the center or front right burners. I also like the included griddle. It has so far been easy to clean but I have had it for less than a month.
I have thoroughly enjoyed using this cooktop. It is beautiful and works wonderfully. I also love that the grates come off so easily. It makes it very easy to keep it clean!
This would have gotten 5 stars, except it is horrible to clean. I have several scratches also. I finally found stainless steel cleaner clothes that do ok. But using anything else just streaks it and scratches it. I'm bummed from the scratching, I'm certain one came from the factory this way. However, I love cooking on it and it gives you the industrial look of a cooktop without the industrail price tag.
I love my new stainless steel cooktop. Easy to clean, no fuss and the griddle to warm tortillas or other items is extremely handy. Not to mention that there is lots of room to fit large pans at the same time.