Best cookware on Reddit
218 reviews from r/cookware, r/BuyItForLife, r/Cooking and 14 more subreddits
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#1
All-Clad
4.8
(37)
"They come out nice and sparkly."
"Stellar."
"Swears by it."
"All clad!!"
"All clad!"
"All Clad!"
"All-Clad has served my family well for years!"
"I'm very happy with it. It's super durable, it heats evenly, lasts forever, and honestly feels like an investment piece."
"All clad d5 series is very good and will last a lifetime."
"I’ve had a set of All Clad that has lasted me over 30 years."
#2
Demeyere
4.8
(22)
"Personally I prefer demeyer Atlantis to all clac."
"My suggestion would be for a Demeyere Industry 5 saucier."
"We have a set of Demeyere and we will never have to replace it."
"Demeyere if it's within your budget."
"I’d recommend Demeyere Industry for professional stainless steel cookware."
"It will outlast your kids kids kids."
"Demeyere being mentioned because it checks your boxes."
"I would get the Demeyere Proline 7-ply frying pans and the Demeyere Atlantis pots."
"The best ? Demeyere Proline 7 and Multiline 7."
"Demeyere FTW…. It’s all I use on mine."
#3
Cuisinart
4.2
(21)
"Love my Cuisinart multiclad pots and pans."
"I would save on something else and definitely buy the multiclad if I was you - this cookware is often compared to All Clad for a reason - just look at the reviews - solid."
"I cannot recommend it enough."
"They work very well with my induction cooktop."
"They work great. They are also fairly heavy and solid, plus they clean up easily."
"I would get triple ply stainless steels pots and pans. Something like Cuisinart Multicl."
"If you have been happy and satisfied with Cuisinart why not choose them again."
"Is comparable to MadeIn and AllClad."
"I have All Clad saute pans and Cuisinart Multiclad for sauce and stock pots."
"They are still very nice and perform well."
#4
Tramontina
4.5
(15)
"Tramontina is a commonly recommended brand that’s reasonably affordable."
"I bought a 12 piece set of Tramontina through Costco and I love it."
"You can't beat the value of Tramontina from Costco, it's ridiculously cheap."
"Tramontina is less pricey than all clad or made in, and just as good."
"I love Tramontina! Its heavy, well made and high quality but doesnt cost an arm and a leg."
"I got the tramontina set a couple of years and have been loving it."
"Saucepan-Tramontina, zwilling spirit 3 ply, demeyere atlantis."
"Costco sells solid non stick tramontina skillets in 3 packs for like 30$"
"They are regularly on sale as a big set at Costco."
"My recommendations are a good set of stainless steel — at least three ply full clad, along with a cast iron skillet."
#5
Lodge
4.7
(11)
"If you’re in the USA, Lodge cast iron cookware is an unbeatable value."
"Get a good quality cast iron pan and cast iron dutch oven. They'll last not just her lifetime, but your kids and grand kids as well."
"Logde cast iron skillet for searing steaks."
"Favorite pan would be the Lodge baker's skillet."
"Start with some Lodge cast irons."
"As a youngster on a budget I got a lot of mileage out of a Lodge cast-iron combo-cooker."
"Cast iron and lose your fear of oils. Lodge cast iron skillet or griddle with some butter makes great non-stick eggs."
"Lodge cast iron is significantly cheaper than any non-stick or ceramic and will last beyond 100 years if cared for properly."
"For cast iron, lodge is descent. works well."
"If you’re in the US, I’d recommend that you give a cast iron pan a try."
#6
Made In
4.7
(10)
"I bought several Made-In pieces 2 years ago and love them."
"We use Made In. They are fantastic."
"Have you checked out 'Made In' - I have two pieces from them and love them."
"Made In makes a mean stainless steel skillet with a lifetime warranty."
"Also bought the Made In griddle, which is great."
"Look into Made In. Great quality (comparable to All Clad) with a great price."
"My current favorite for daily use."
"We went top of the line 🙈 Made In, an Italian brand."
"I really like the brand Made In."
"I use a Made In and it’s great as well."
#7
Le Creuset
4.8
(8)
"Come with a lifetime guarantee."
"Le creuset pots x"
"Le creuset is a wonderful gift…. She will love it."
"Personally I am just upgrading to the Le Creuset stainless steel cookware."
"Le Creuset, some ancient Tramontina, Silga and a couple random other SS pans are all perfectly happy on my induction cooktop."
"The Cast iron frying pan, almost any brand will do."
"They’ve worked very well."
"Le Cruiset does some great stainless steel pans."
#8
Fissler
4.7
(7)
"Have sealed rims."
"I received my Fissler set when I moved out of home in around 1994, still in perfect condition."
"I’m in Australia and have Fissler profi. It’s not cheap in Australia but they’ll outlive me."
"Incredible quality, German made."
"I would recommend the Demeyere Atlantis or Fissler Original Profi."
"I'm weighing up between a Fissler set or maybe something from Demeyere."
"Performs really well (particularly on induction)."
#9
Stainless Steel
4.6
(7)
"I recently purchased a long-lasting stainless steel cookware set that I am immensely satisfied with."
"Invest in a quality set of stainless steel saucepans with spot-welded handles (no screws or rivets). Yes, they’re pricier, but it's a one-time purchase that can last a lifetime if properly cared for."
"Anything stainless steel."
"Stainless steel is the best."
"Stainless steel is great for acidic foods and should be your first choice."
"Get a nice stainless steel fry pan or saucier pan."
"If you want something that will last for a long time and can handle acidic food."
#10
Carbon Steel
4.3
(6)
"Carbon steel pans are great."
"I have a carbon steel pan since a year in addition to my SS pan and it is a perfect companion."
"For frying pans, going from teflon to SS is quite the adjustment for stickiness. I would recommend going to carbon steel for pans."
"What about adding a carbon steel pan, they are even more adorable."
"Go to the restaurant supply and get some carbon steel."
"I recommend a combo of carbon steel for eggs and other delicate foods."
#11
De Buyer
4.6
(5)
"SO much better to cook on than stainless."
"De Buyer makes excellent carbon steel pans."
"Thier entire Prima Maetra line and Thier entire mineral B/carbone plus line."
"They're affordable, heat up quickly, grill beautifully, and can last a lifetime."
"If you like carbon steel (which is relatively no-stick with proper seasoning), then De Buyer or the new version of Matfer."
#12
Dutch Oven
5.0
(4)
"If I could get only two pieces I'd go with the 6.75 qt DO and the 3.5 at sauteuse."
"I haven't met a person who doesn't love their Wide Round Oven."
"6.75 wide round is the better than its parents love child of a DO and a braiser."
"From your list I’d go with the 6.75qt oval."
#13
Hestan
4.8
(4)
"Hestan. Fully clad with rolled edges, making it dishwasher safe."
"I went Hestan."
"I personally went with hestan"
"I'm using: Hestan NanoBond titanium cookware. Made from titanium and chromium."
#14
Heritage Steel
5.0
(3)
"Herritage steel eater frypan for general frying."
"I agree Heritage Steel is the way to go - US made and family owned."
"Any good quality stainless cookware should be able to handle,that - buy Heritage Steel range then you get 5 ply and made in the USA."
#15
Cast Iron
4.7
(3)
"Cast iron. It’s not a secret."
"Cast iron"
"An enameled cast iron Dutch oven adds depth & oven versatility."
#16
Zwilling
4.7
(3)
"We got a set from Zwilling about 10 years ago as a wedding present, and it all still looks perfect!"
"We got a set from Zwilling about 10 years ago as a wedding present, and it all still looks perfect!"
"I bought a zwilling 10 piece set (3 pots 2 pans 5 lids) off Facebook marketplace."
#17
Misen
4.3
(3)
"Misen: sealed rims, excellent quality, prices, and customer service, not made in USA."
"Misen. like all clad. direct to consumer."
"I think Misen is really solid value for the price."
#18
Kirkland
4.0
(3)
"You can even get the house brand from costco which is kirkland."
"Costco sell a Kirkland set that’s stainless steel with copper core."
"Costco sell a Kirkland set that’s stainless steel with copper core."
#19
Darto
5.0
(2)
"Darto n30! 😄 A fantastic choice for carbon steel."
"Darto n30! A fantastic choice for carbon steel when it comes to steak and ground beef."
#20
Scanpan
5.0
(2)
"Anything Scanpan is great."
"Scanpan are good and they have pots and pans that will work on induction."
#21
Staub
5.0
(2)
"Staub is what I use when I make a pot of chili that will be on the cooktop for hours."
"If it's a Staub or Le Creuset enameled dutch oven, that's a pretty nice gift if she's into cooking."
#22
Farberware
4.5
(2)
"They cook beautiful too."
"I've always used Farberware. I've had our current pots since around 2011 and they're still going strong."
#23
GreenPan
3.0
(3)
"I like Green Pan and Lodge Cast Iron for pans and any stainless steel pot (Induction approved) will work for sides and boiling water."
"I do own a GreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 12" Frypan."
"I don't find them to be that great."
#24
Henckels
4.5
(2)
"Henckels stainless steel set from costco would be my choice."
"For the high end kitchen, our boss used to buy henckel."
#25
Viking
4.5
(2)
"Personally I have two Viking frying pans and 8” and a 12”."
"Viking cookware is also made in the USA, specifically in Greenwood, Mississippi."
#26
All Clad
4.0
(2)
"I bought All Clad 10 years ago and add a piece every now and then."
"All clad and Made In are good but going from Teflon to stainless steel is an adjustment."
#27
HexClad
4.0
(2)
"HexClad is a game-changer in the world of non-stick cookware."
"How about hexclad pots?"
#28
T-fal
3.5
(2)
"Budget category = T-Fal, mid range = OxO, high end = Anolon Nouvelle Copper."
"I like T-Fal."
#29
Sur la Table
5.0
(1)
"I just got both my new induction range and I got my pans from Sur la Table!"
#30
Calphalon
5.0
(1)
"We switched from non stick to these about 3 months ago and have been incredibly content with them."
#31
Stainless Steel or Cast Iron
5.0
(1)
"Stainless steel or cast iron cookware are great options for cooking up delicious and large meals safely!"
#32
MadeIn
5.0
(1)
"Love my MadeIn soucepan"
#33
Cuisinox
5.0
(1)
"I found a brand called Cuisinox at a local kitchen store, and they've served me well for over a decade."
#34
Heritage
5.0
(1)
"Heritage: excellent quality and customer service. Made in USA."
#35
Demeyere Atlantis Set
5.0
(1)
"Demeyere Atlantis set from Costco for 1000."
#36
Cuisinart Multiclad
5.0
(1)
"Stockpot-Cuisinart multiclad, demeyere atlantis."
#37
Demeyere Atlantis Conical Sauteuse
5.0
(1)
"A multi-ply stainless steel pan like (saucier) for even heating and easy stirring."
#38
NutriChef 12-Piece Nonstick Kitchen Cookware Set
5.0
(1)
"Just grab the NutriChef 12-Piece Nonstick Kitchen Cookware Set!"
#39
Solidteknics
5.0
(1)
"If you're in Australia then check out solidteknics."
#40
Mauviel
5.0
(1)
"I’ve bought two M’Steel pans from them, and if the pans are seconds I can’t see the flaws."
#41
Falk
5.0
(1)
"Thier entire co."
#42
IMUSA
4.0
(1)
"IMUSA brand aluminum cookware. It's very affordable and you can beat (or burn) the bejeezus out of it without damaging it."
#43
Chantal
4.0
(1)
"I bought a set of Chantal pans. Good so far."
#44
Merten & Storck
4.0
(1)
"I just bought a merten & storck a month ago and it's already almost as good as non-stick."
#45
Enameled Cast Iron
4.0
(1)
"Another good option is enameled cast iron but stainless steel is just fine."
#46
Calphalon Classic Pans
4.0
(1)
"I had Calphalon Classic pans last around 10 years."
#47
Emile Henry Sublime Dutch Oven
4.0
(1)
"Save $130 dollars and get the Emile Henry Sublime dutch oven."
#48
Induction Cookware Set
4.0
(1)
"Recently bought this cookware set, which is induction-friendly."
#49
Stainless Steel Cookware
4.0
(1)
"You may want to consider stainless steel cookware."
#50
Avantco
4.0
(1)
"There are cheaper options out there but this was the first I saw that I think would actually be nice to use."
#51
Greenpan
4.0
(1)
"I use Greenpan Valencia."
#52
Homichef
3.0
(1)
"I just bought a couple of pots from Amazon, brand is called Homichef. It's advertised as nickel free."
#53
Oster
3.0
(1)
"My first set of pots were Oster ceramic lined."
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