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GRIDDLES, need advice...

Flatbush — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:08:16 GMT

I want to purchase an electric griddle. Tonight I was making pancakes in a frying pan on top of the stove with an omelet and it became cumbersome, over cooked and crowded.

I think it might be easier to have an electric griddle where I could control the heat accurately and have space to cook more than a few at a time.

Hopefully I can fry more than two burgers at a time etc.

Need info on what you have and like, and/or also what I should look for.

No airfryers wanted.

THANKS

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SloopJohnB — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:24:18 GMT

@Flatbush wrote:
I want to purchase an electric griddle. Tonight I was making pancakes in a frying pan on top of the stove with an omelet and it became cumbersome, over cooked and crowded.
I think it might be easier to have an electric griddle where I could control the heat accurately and have space to cook more than a few at a time.

Hopefully I can fry more than two burgers at a time etc.
Need info on what you have and like, and/or also what I should look for.

No airfryers wanted.

THANKS

I think I need glasses. At first glance I saw the word girdle. Lol

Anyway, I just use my frying pan for pancakes. But I do make waffles and use my waffle iron. I make waffles a lot in lieu of pancakes. They are also great for using them to make ice cream sandwiches.

Sorry I am no help but hopefully someone else can suggest a good griddle.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:28:06 GMT

A griddle is a single purpose item, it's a hot flat surface on which to make French toast, pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, grilled veggies, etc., but that's all. It has no sides to contain anything. I would opt for an electric skillet/frying pan that has sides and a lid. It can be used for your pancakes but for other jobs as well.

Electric frying pans come in assorted sizes and prices so you'll need to do your own research on what suits your own personal needs and budget.

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AuntMame — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:07:45 GMT

I use my griddle pan for crisping tortillas and little else.

I don't like the fact that it has little in the way of sides.

I think sides on a pan help tremendously as far as keeping heat in the cooking area and helping things to cook evenly. That's why I prefer to cook pancakes in skillets.

Skillets also tend to be messier because grease spatters out of the low sides.

We used to have an electric skillet but I never liked it much, for various reasons including the fact that it's one more appliance to lug in and out of the pantry closet and to clean, and have always preferred cooking on the stove.

Like others I prefer to cook waffles in a waffle-maker over pancakes on the stove.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:14:58 GMT

@AuntMame wrote:
I use my griddle pan for crisping tortillas and little else.

I don't like the fact that it has little in the way of sides.

I think sides on a pan help tremendously as far as keeping heat in the cooking area and helping things to cook evenly. That's why I prefer to cook pancakes in skillets.

Skillets also tend to be messier because grease spatters out of the low sides.

We used to have an electric skillet but I never liked it much, for various reasons including the fact that it's one more appliance to lug in and out of the pantry closet and to clean, and have always preferred cooking on the stove.

Like others I prefer to cook waffles in a waffle-maker over pancakes on the stove.

@AuntMame - is this accurate or did you intend to say "griddles"?

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MoonieBaby — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:49:25 GMT

My favorite ones are from the brand DASH as well as from Curtis Stone

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AuntMame — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:52:58 GMT

@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:
@AuntMame wrote:
I use my griddle pan for crisping tortillas and little else.

I don't like the fact that it has little in the way of sides.

I think sides on a pan help tremendously as far as keeping heat in the cooking area and helping things to cook evenly. That's why I prefer to cook pancakes in skillets.

Skillets also tend to be messier because grease spatters out of the low sides.

We used to have an electric skillet but I never liked it much, for various reasons including the fact that it's one more appliance to lug in and out of the pantry closet and to clean, and have always preferred cooking on the stove.

Like others I prefer to cook waffles in a waffle-maker over pancakes on the stove.
@AuntMame - is this accurate or did you intend to say "griddles"?

Good catch! Yes, I meant to say "griddles" tend to be messy because grease spatters of the low sides.

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ciao_bella — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:10:37 GMT

You don't say if you have a gas or electric stove, but I use a cast iron griddle that goes right on top of the gas burner/s. It's very easy to clean, holds a lot of food and has plenty of space. They do come in different sizes for a 2 burner or even a 1 burner. I'll see if I can post pictures of them. I have the double burner one, as shown in the last picture. Love it. p.s. (On the one I have, you can use it on 2 sides, one side is flat for things like eggs, pancakes, the reverse side has raised grooves, for things like burgers, steaks, etc. Just Google them and you'll find what kind you need. Some are cast iron with easy nonstick. The first pic is a Bobby Flay that's reversible. .

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Ainhisg — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:46:58 GMT

I bought one from HSN a few years ago and returned it. It was touted as having even heat throughout the surface, but it didn't. Took up a lot of room to store, too.

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shoptilyadropagain — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:06:52 GMT

A lady I watch on FB has an Electric Blackstone Griddle. I'm sure they are pretty pricey but if I were ever going to purchase a griddle, that's the brand I would get. She does eggs, sausage, bacon, chicken breasts, hamburgers, pancakes and probably a ton of other things I'm forgetting.

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Eileen in Virginia — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:08:19 GMT

I've had an Elite Gourmet electric frying pan (#EG-6203) that I also use as a griddle for 6 years. It's non-stick, 16" x 13" x 3" and heats evenly without hotspots. It also has a lid and a cutout in one corner for pouring. You could easily make multiple pancakes or several types of breakfast foods at the same time. I had a friend (now deceased) who needed something to cook large breakfast quantities when her children and grandchildren visited. I recommended this pan and she loved it. I have a galley kitchen and this makes a great fifth burner. I like to use it when making entrees where I need "stirring space" for adding ingredients while the food simmers without spillovers. I also like it for making/flipping cheesesteaks. It stores easily in one of my base cabinets. It's currently selling on Amazon for $59. Hope this helps!

ETA: they make smaller ones, if you think this would be too big.

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Still Raining — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:12:22 GMT

Have you checked a good, heavy weight cast iron one? Once it is well seasoned it goes on forever. They have sizes that hold four slices of french toast.

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RespectLife — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:24:47 GMT

@Flatbush

I purchased the Mainstays 20" Electric non-stick griddle from Wally for my DIL.

She loves it and uses 3-4 x per week.

Then I got one for myself. Works great and fairly inexpensive.

I wasn't willing to spend anymore since a griddle is a 'sometimes use' item for me.

This is perfect. Works great and cleans easily.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:22:11 GMT

I make pancakes on the Presto Cool-Touch with Warmer griddle bought on Amazon a few years ago.

I paid around $55. I like that it has a feature that keeps things warm.

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Flatbush — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:33:15 GMT

I have made notes of all suggestions. Now I have homework to do.

Thank you everyone.

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brandiwine — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:00:15 GMT

I love my Greenpan griddle I got @ Amazon. Everything slides off, no sticking at all. Super easy clean up