Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 11-Inch Square Griddle

One thing, though -- the non-stick surface is *really* non stick. Make an omlette and it'll spread over just about the whole bottom of the pan in no-time-flat -- which is just great, so long as you like really thin omlettes. Over-easy eggs can be a bit tricky because it's so slippery -- it's not that easy to get the spatula underneath! (Part of that's because plastic and coated spatulas are thicker than metal ones.) One time I almost pushed an egg right off the griddle and onto the stovetop. But anyone who's ever had something stick to a griddle will not complain that nothing can stick.

Cleanup is strange. It just doesn't get dirty. I've only had this awhile, but I've used it twenty times, and the nonstick is not only still in perfect condition, it doesn't even show the "bright spots" that, with high-quality non-stick cookware, indicates some mechanical burnishing. I think this will last forever.


Great griddle   February 3, 2004
JerryFla (Orlando, FL United States)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I have a cheap griddle same size, and now have this Calphalon one. BIG difference. Much better heat distribution, better teflon = easier clean. Handy for bacon (may need to pour of drippings if a lot of bacon), grilled sandwiches, pancakes, eggs.


Best Addition to Our Cookware   March 9, 2007
M. Carey (Raleigh, NC)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This pan is the best.....I wish I had bought it sooner.
The handle is weighted perfectly so it does not tip the pan over. It works great on our smooth surface stove top. And as a bonus.....reheats 2 pieces of pizza at once with the most crispy crust.....sometimes better than the pizza was the night before. Can't say enough good about this pan - we use it almost daily.


Best Tool for Breakfast Makers :)   April 18, 2009
Drew
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I received a set of the Calphalon Contemporary as a gift and the only thing I felt I was missing was a griddle, so I had to order this one from Amazon. This griddle pan has been wonderful. I use it for everything! Most times, I just wash it and put it right back on the stove since I know I'll be needing it again right away. I can fit 6-8 pieces of bacon on it at a time, 4 pieces of toast, or 4 rather large pancakes. It's a dream come true if you fix breakfast often. It's the best money I've spent in my kitchen and I would highly recommend it!


The Best Griddle   January 27, 2009
R. Crane (Washington, DC United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I use my Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Griddle to cook just about everything that does not go into a microwave or conventional oven. I have also bought several different Caphalon griddles as gifts. There are differences in whether the griddle is hard anodized (like this one), infused anodized, or just a non-stick surface. If the wrong cleaner or utensil is used, the griddle can get easily damaged, so it is vitally important to follow the cleaning and usage directions for your griddle specifically. You CAN use Comet and Ajax with this particular griddle, but NOT with the others. Using the wrong cleaners, I badly damaged another Calphalon griddle and it left very sticky, uneven surfaces and interfered with whatever I then cooked.

The griddle, when used and treated properly, is superb. The weight and size of the griddle is well balanced and not too heavy. The handle never gets hot. I am always amazed with how flat bacon cooks--no curling. Pancakes form perfectly round circles. The product produces consistently well-cooked meals, regardless of my limited talents as a cook. This truly is an incredible invention, almost dummy-proof.