Lodge LPP3
Score: 80/100
Gotham Steel Panini Press
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Lodge LPP3 is a pre-seasoned cast-iron square ribbed panini press that offers superior heat retention and versatile stovetop, grill, and oven use. Its heavy weight and need for hand-washing limit convenience. Ideal for home cooks seeking durable, multi-purpose cookware.
Gotham Steel's Nonstick Panini Press provides an ultra-compact form factor with TI-ceramic nonstick plates, indicator lights, and automatic shut-off for rapid two-sandwich cooking. The tiny 12 sq in surface and plasticky construction limit its usefulness for larger meals. Best suited for students or travelers who need quick, small-batch meals.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
439.5 cm²best | — | |
439.5 cm²best | 77.42 cm² | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.79 kg | 1 kgbest |
— | 1,400 Wbest | |
— | 2 servingsbest | |
0 years | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Cooking Surface(1) | ||
Cooking Surface Area (cm²) | 439.5 cm² | 77.42 cm² |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.79 kg | 1.0 kg |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | HxWxD: 1.5 x 8.31 x 8.31 inches | 9.3 x 4.5 x 9.4 in |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 0 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers consider the Lodge LPP3 a practical kitchen investment that bridges home cooking and professional results. They commend its heat retention, versatile functionality, and the durable American-made construction, positioning it as a superior, long-lasting alternative to electric panini presses.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the press for its crisp paninis, rapid cooking of bacon and steaks, and the professional grill marks it creates.
Professional testers highlight the panini press's TI-ceramic nonstick coating as a standout feature that prevents sticking and simplifies cleanup, while praising the dual plates for cooking two items at once and the compact, upright storage for portability. However, they note the limited cooking surface restricts it to small-portion meals and criticize the plasticky build quality.
Everyday users consistently praise the ease of use, rapid cooking time, and effortless wipe-clean nonstick surface, especially for quick kids' meals. Common complaints focus on the tiny sandwich size, inability to handle thick or large fillings, and a cheap-looking plastic construction.
“not even tempted to buy an electric Panini press anymore!”
“every cooker every chef ought to invest in”
“very convenient”
