Customer Reviews

All-Clad LTD 11-Inch Square Nonstick Griddle

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I am not a big fan of the All Clad LTD line but I do love this pan. I much prefer the All Clad polished stainless steel line (I have almost every piece and love it) but at time I was making this purchase I didn't know they made a stainless griddle and I also wanted the nonstick surface, I am pretty sure the stainless griddle is not nonstick. This griddle is a perfect size for pancakes. I debated on the grande size, I decided that since I don't make pancakes everyday it didn't make sense to spend the extra money and deal with storing the larger size. Also, I prefer smaller pancakes and this size is a better price and much easier to store. It is a great size for 4 small/medium-sized pancakes. I imagine it would also be more challenging to keep up with more than 4 at a time, particularly of you are making eggs at the same time.
This pan is not dishwasher safe due to the nonstick surface, but don't worry it is a breeze to clean. This pan is very, very well made and is backed by a lifetime warranty. Sometimes this pan is sold {at a special price} if you see it grab it. It is a steal at that price. Once you try All Clad you will be hooked too! Highly recommended! A+!

Part of the cachet for me in purchasing an All-Clad product was that their factory is less than 50 miles from my home. I always try to support American MANUFACTURERS, and was quite shocked to find this particular piece labeled "Made in China for All-Clad."
Damn. You can't trust anybody. But as for the product---
It is a solid performer. The non-stick surface is very effective, and remember to follow the directions and cook on a lower heat than you normally would. The thick aluminum transmits heat well, and also holds the heat, so when your item is done, get it off the pan.

A well-made piece of equipment, that actually makes cooking more enjoyable! Easy to clean and store. Make wonderful 'dipping' eggs and pancakes.

I love this pan! I have the All-Clad stainless line, and bought this pan when my youngest daughter started to like grilled cheese sandwiches. You just can't cook more than one sandwich at a time in a regular fry pan. This pan has plenty of space to cook 4 sandwiches at a time, or 4 pieces of french toast, or 4 eggs... the list goes on and on.

My dad came to visit, and was coerced into making pancakes. He had always used a square electric griddle at home, but he gave my griddle pan a try. He liked it so much I gave him one for Christmas! Once again, plenty of space to cook 4 pancakes at a time.

The non-stick coating is durable, the food slips right off, and it is easy to wash. That is important, because this pan can't go into the dishwasher. It is also rather heavy, but since I just set it on the burner and cook, that isn't an issue either.

Bottom line is that both my father and I are very happy to make room in our kitchens for this pan.

I have had this pan for two years. I have probably used it more than 100 times, usually to make pancakes or french toast. It does a very good job, better than the Calphalon griddle that I had before. I downgrade it because it scratches too easily -- and I have made an effort from day one to take very good care of it, using only nylon spatulas, promptly washing it gently by hand, and storing it so it won't be scratched by other pans. Still, after all that care, it has become scratched. So my verdict is that the griddle does a good job but it requires a lot of TLC.

I have never written a review for anything before but just had to for this great griddle. Everytime I get it out I comment to my husband how much I love it! This is perfect if you make pancakes, eggs, french toast or grilled cheese as much as I do. Nothing sticks to it and it is an absolute breeze to clean!

Not a great griddle. The finish requires alot of maintance to keep it non-stick. Have to clean it with baking soda after each few uses. I've had it about a year & it is so warped that it's un-usable. I called All Clad because it it supposed to have a warranty but they require you send it to them & they have to check it out & approved it & possibly in a few months they would do something but they said more than likely it was user error from using it on too high of heat. So in short, I'm out of luck. So don't waste your money on a cheaply made product. Spend a little more & get a good product.

My only gripe about this is the handle. In hindsight, I should have stopped by a store and checked out the design of the handle before I bought it online. The recess in the topside of the handle that runs the length of the handle is a bit steep and has a tendency to dig into your hand/wrist as you hold it. I have other pans from the Pro-Clad (Emeril) line that are much better. In fact, if I could have found this same griddle in the Pro-Clad line, I would have returned this one in exchange for a Pro-Clad, simply because of the handle. Otherwise, I think this is a great product. The handle is a big enough issue for me that I've given this product a 3-star rating, rather than a 5-star.

For the single household, I think is a wonderful griddle pan perfect for making French toast, grilled cheese and tuna melt sandwiches, cheese quesadillas and pancakes. The heat from a gas range transfers through the pan quickly and pretty evenly. The non-stick surface is a breeze to clean, and the handle is sturdy. I don't use it for any dish that requires a greater amount of oil or butter because of the low lip, but that's fine by me. At 11 square inches, it's too small to use for parties, but on the other hand, it is easier to carry and store unlike the family-size 20 by 13-inch Grande Griddle. I am amazed how often I use it simply for the convenience. As it is All-Clad, this is a highly recommended piece of cookware to add to your collection.

I ordered this because it was shown as All Clad LTD and I have many LTD pieces and thought this would be the same. It isn't. It's some cheapened version of All Clad which for some reason Amazon is claiming is "LTD". LTD used to be a higher line, better internal components, than plain All Clad.

They used to make all their items in the USA, then they shifted some production to China (can't anyone make anything here anymore? This stuff is plenty expensive enuf to be made here!)and now they've reduced quality as well as production off shore.

So it arrived with no notation of LTD on the box nor on on the bottom of the pan where there used to be an LTD logo.

It's just plain old anodized aluminum as far as I can tell, with no stainless under the non stick coating. Seems to me this pan should sell for about $30 as it's not really what they claim.

Seems like a decent, tho very thin, pan. I haven't used it yet as I was considering returning it for false representation, but it's not really bad just inferior to their previous products.

I guess All Clad is not the old All Clad many long time users have come to expect. Times change and so have they....for the worse.