Kitchen & Dining

Griddles

Cast-iron, carbon-steel and stainless steel griddles without PFAS nonstick coatings.

A solid metal griddle offers a reusable cooking surface without a synthetic nonstick layer to maintain.  Iron and carbon steel rely on seasoning; stainless steel calls for different heat and cooking techniques.  We favor those lasting surfaces and explain the care each one needs.

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FINEX 15-Inch Lean Cast Iron Grill Pan FINEX 15-Inch Lean Cast Iron Grill Pan CAST IRONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Raised cast-iron ribs give meat and vegetables grill marks while letting juices collect below.  The cooking surface is seasoned with flaxseed oil rather than a PTFE nonstick coating, and FINEX makes the pan in the USA.  Its narrow shape is useful where a wide grill pan would crowd the stovetop.  Hand-wash, dry promptly and maintain the seasoning; use protection when handling hot cookware. Materials: cast iron · flaxseed-oil seasoning $99.95★ 4.6 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon
Victoria Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan (10 inch) Victoria Seasoned Cast Iron Square Grill Pan (10 inch) CAST IRON Why we recommend it: Flaxseed-oil seasoning covers the cast iron cooking surface, giving this grill pan a renewable finish instead of a synthetic nonstick layer.  The ridges suit searing, while two pour spouts help drain cooking juices.  Cast iron handles keep plastic away from the hot pan, but they also get hot.  Made in Colombia; wash by hand, dry thoroughly and oil lightly before storing. Materials: cast iron pan and handles · flaxseed-oil seasoning $23.99★ 4.5 · 52,000+ ratings View on Amazon
de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Grill Pan (10.25 inch) de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Grill Pan (10.25 inch) CARBON STEEL Why we recommend it: Raised steel ridges give vegetables, fish and steaks a seared finish on the stovetop.  The cooking surface is carbon steel that you season with oil; it does not rely on a factory-applied nonstick coating.  This French-made pan needs hand-washing, thorough drying and occasional re-seasoning.  The exterior handle has an epoxy finish, with oven use limited to under 10 minutes at 400 F. Materials: carbon steel cooking surface · beeswax shipping protection · epoxy-coated steel exterior handle $69.99★ 4.4 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon
Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Crepe Pan (9.25 inch) Matfer Bourgeat Black Carbon Steel Crepe Pan (9.25 inch) CARBON STEEL Why we recommend it: This shallow French-made pan suits crepes and pancakes, with an uncoated steel handle welded directly to the carbon steel body.  Oil seasoning provides the cooking finish and can be renewed as needed.  The rivet-free interior is easy to wipe clean, but the pan needs prompt drying and a light oiling after washing.  Keep acidic ingredients such as lemon juice and tomato sauce in a different pan. Materials: uncoated carbon steel pan and welded handle · removable vegetable-oil shipping protection $55.00★ 4.4 · 600+ ratings View on Amazon
de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Crepe and Tortilla Pan (12 inch) de Buyer Mineral B Carbon Steel Crepe and Tortilla Pan (12 inch) CARBON STEEL Why we recommend it: The low rim makes it easy to slide a spatula under crepes, pancakes and warm tortillas.  Food cooks on carbon steel seasoned with oil, rather than a factory-applied nonstick surface.  Made in France, the pan arrives with protective beeswax to wash off before seasoning.  Its exterior handle is epoxy-coated steel, so oven use is limited to under 10 minutes at 400 F; hand-wash and dry promptly. Materials: carbon steel cooking surface · beeswax shipping protection · epoxy-coated steel exterior handle $92.49★ 4.2 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon
Arteflame Carbon-Steel Griddle Ring and Center Grate — 22-Inch Grill Insert Arteflame Carbon-Steel Griddle Ring and Center Grate — 22-Inch Grill Insert CARBON STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The solid steel ring keeps smaller foods on a flat surface while the removable center grate leaves room for open-flame grilling.  Both cooking surfaces are U.S.-made carbon steel, with no applied nonstick finish.  Season the bare metal before use and keep it dry and lightly oiled; this insert requires a compatible grill with enough clearance for its 21.5-inch diameter. Materials: carbon steel $199.00 View product
Baking Steel Reversible Carbon-Steel Griddle — 14 × 18 Inches Baking Steel Reversible Carbon-Steel Griddle — 14 × 18 Inches CARBON STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A polished cooking face with a grease channel turns over to a textured baking surface, so this U.S.-made steel works for both stovetop meals and oven baking.  It arrives seasoned with organic flaxseed oil instead of a PTFE nonstick coating.  The substantial 25-pound, handle-free slab stores heat well but needs careful handling; dry and lightly oil it after cleaning to prevent rust. Materials: carbon steel · organic flaxseed-oil seasoning $209.00 View product
Hasty Bake Stainless Steel Grill Griddle with Grease Trough Hasty Bake Stainless Steel Grill Griddle with Grease Trough STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: A stainless cooking plate keeps small vegetables, eggs and other delicate foods from falling through the grill, without adding a nonstick coating.  The built-in trough collects grease and the raised handles help with removal once cool.  This US-made insert replaces one grate on compatible Hasty Bake grills; it is not a freestanding electric griddle.  Check the 19 × 14¼-inch fit before buying. Materials: stainless steel cooking plate, handles and grease trough $199.00 View product
Lodge Blacklock 11-inch Lightweight Cast-Iron Griddle Lodge Blacklock 11-inch Lightweight Cast-Iron Griddle CAST IRONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Blacklock’s low rim leaves room for a spatula under pancakes or crepes, and its thinner casting is easier to lift than many traditional griddles.  Lodge makes it in the USA and applies three layers of soybean-oil seasoning rather than a synthetic nonstick finish.  The cast-iron handle is part of the pan, so there is no plastic grip near the food; use heat protection when handling it. Materials: cast iron · soybean-oil seasoning $80.00 View product
Lodge Blacklock Double-Burner Cast-Iron Griddle Lodge Blacklock Double-Burner Cast-Iron Griddle CAST IRONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This wide, flat griddle spans two burners, with a channel around the cooking surface to collect excess grease.  Both handles and the pan are cast iron, finished in the USA with three layers of soybean-oil seasoning instead of a synthetic nonstick coating.  It offers a large cooking area without a separate electric appliance; wash by hand, dry thoroughly and renew the oil layer as needed. Materials: cast iron · soybean-oil seasoning $100.00 View product
Lodge Single-Burner Reversible Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle Lodge Single-Burner Reversible Cast-Iron Grill/Griddle CAST IRONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A flat face for breakfast and a ridged face for grilling share one compact cast-iron plate, useful when storage or burner space is limited.  Made in the USA, both sides use soybean-oil seasoning rather than a synthetic nonstick coating, and the short handles are cast into the iron.  Turn it over only after it has cooled; regular drying and a thin coat of oil help keep rust away. Materials: cast iron · soybean-oil seasoning $29.95 View product
Rocky Mountain Cookware Chef King Carbon-Steel Griddle — 12 × 20 Inches Rocky Mountain Cookware Chef King Carbon-Steel Griddle — 12 × 20 Inches CARBON STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This Montana-made griddle offers an uncoated steel cooking surface across two burners, with folding handles and corners that make grease easier to pour off.  Its RM model family appears in NSF’s food-equipment listing.  Before cooking, thoroughly remove the factory rust inhibitor and season with oil.  Heat both burners evenly, and note that the steel base can scratch a glass cooktop. Materials: carbon steel · metal handles $62.00 View product
Skeppshult Cast-Iron Stovetop Waffle Iron — 21 cm Skeppshult Cast-Iron Stovetop Waffle Iron — 21 cm Why we recommend it: Five heart-shaped waffles cook against oil-seasoned cast iron instead of a conventional nonstick coating.  This Swedish-made iron works on a stovetop rather than plugging in, so you control the heat and flip it by hand.  Keep the seasoned plates dry and lightly oiled after cleaning, and protect your hands from the hot metal handles. Materials: cast-iron cooking plates · rapeseed-oil seasoning · metal handles and hinge $195.00 View product
Smithey Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle Smithey Cast Iron Double Burner Griddle STAINLESS STEELCAST IRONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: A wide seasoned-iron cooking surface lets you make pancakes, sandwiches or several portions at once without a synthetic nonstick layer.  This US-made griddle adds a perimeter channel for excess fat and two riveted stainless-steel handles.  It weighs about 13 pounds and works best over gas; induction compatibility depends on burner layout and contact.  Warm it gradually, and lift rather than slide it on a glass cooktop. Materials: cast iron · stainless steel handles · grapeseed-oil seasoning $295.00 View product
Smithey No. 12 Flat Top Cast Iron Griddle Smithey No. 12 Flat Top Cast Iron Griddle CAST IRONUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Low sides make pancakes, tortillas and grilled sandwiches easier to turn on this polished iron griddle.  Its cooking surface is seasoned with grapeseed oil, not covered with a PTFE film.  Made in the USA, the No. 12 also fits the matching skillet as a lid, giving one durable piece two uses.  Hand-wash and dry thoroughly to protect the iron. Materials: cast iron · grapeseed-oil seasoning $140.00 View product
Steelmade FT20 Outdoor Carbon-Steel Griddle Insert Steelmade FT20 Outdoor Carbon-Steel Griddle Insert CARBON STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: The FT20 adds a flat steel surface to a compatible outdoor grill for pancakes, vegetables or burgers without a coated griddle pan.  Made in the USA from 3/16-inch carbon steel, it drains grease through the front into your grill’s collection system.  This unseasoned version needs washing and oil seasoning first, and it sits on—not instead of—the existing grill grates. Materials: carbon steel · removable shipping oil $85.56 View product
Steelmade Original Carbon-Steel Flat Top for 30-inch Gas Ranges Steelmade Original Carbon-Steel Flat Top for 30-inch Gas Ranges STAINLESS STEELCARBON STEELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: This U.S.-made flat top replaces several pans with one uncoated steel cooking surface, while a stainless steel tray catches drippings below it.  You build the cooking finish with oil seasoning rather than a synthetic nonstick coating.  The 30-pound plate needs a compatible gas range with sufficient clearance; wash off its shipping oil and season it before the first meal. Materials: carbon steel · stainless steel drip tray · removable shipping oil $123.96 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed.  Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

PTFE / Teflon PFOA & GenX Leaded enamel Aluminum contact surfaces "Ceramic" quasi-coatings