Lodge Cast Iron Round Griddle
Score: 85/100
Utopia Kitchen Cast Iron Frying Pan
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Lodge L9OG3 10.5-inch Cast Iron Griddle offers a spacious, pre-seasoned surface ideal for pancakes, tortillas, and outdoor cooking. At around 4.5 lb, it can be heavy to lift, and occasional sticking requires proper oiling. Great for home and camp cooks who value durability and even heating.
Utopia Kitchen's 10.25-inch Cast Iron Frying Pan delivers superior heat retention and an ready-to-use pre-seasoned surface, with cool-touch easy-grip handles for versatile cooking. Its heavy weight and dribbling pour spouts may deter some cooks. Great for budget-conscious home chefs who value performance over lightness.
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| ↓ lower better | 1.94 kgbest | 2.2 kg |
232 °Cbest | — |
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Build & Design(4) | ||
Material | Cast iron | Cast Iron |
Weight (kg) | 1.94 kg | 2.20 kg |
Overall Dimensions (H × W × L) (cm) | 26.96 x 3.81 x 40.30 cm cm | 5.7 × 26.0 × 12.7 cm cm |
Handle Type | Integral | Easy-Grip Handles |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Cooktop Compatibility | Stovetop (including induction), oven, grill, campfire | Stovetop, Oven, Grill, Campfire |
Performance(1) | ||
Heat Retention | High | Superior |
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Professional reviewers commend the Lodge L9OG3 for its versatile, ready-to-use design, excellent heat retention, and broad heat-source compatibility, while noting the typical cast-iron sticking as a minor drawback. Its American-made heritage and PFAS-free construction add to its appeal for discerning cooks.
Everyday users appreciate the griddle's size, durability, and ability to handle breakfast staples and outdoor cooking, but recurring complaints focus on occasional sticking and the heft of the 4.5-lb cast iron piece.
“probably one of my favorite things in the kitchen”
“adequate surface area for larger tortillas with room to spare”
Professional reviewers commend the skillet for its excellent heat retention, even cooking, and pre-seasoned nonstick surface, noting its wide, deep design and budget-friendly price, while calling out its substantial weight and dribbling pour spouts as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently praise the pan's heat retention, even heating, and ready-to-use pre-seasoned surface, highlighting its versatility for a range of dishes, but many express frustration with its heaviness, cleaning demands, and imprecise pour spouts.
