Pan reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 203 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 62 posts to rank the best Pan brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cooking, r/cookware, r/cookingforbeginners, r/carbonsteel, r/UKFrugal. Top-rated brands include Lodge (4.7/5), All-Clad (4.8/5), Carbon Steel (4.4/5).
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Reviews203
Subreddits25
Posts62
Brands64
Products64
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#1
Lodge
4.7
(21)
"Lodge cast iron pan with handles, or 4 q Dutch oven."
"Recommended."
"We've found a bunch of great pans for cheap."
"You can have a great big killer skillet for under $40."
"Easy to cook with and clean once you learn basics. will last hundreds of years."
"Lodge cast iron and dutch oven."
"Lodge cast iron is what I started with."
"Cast iron also works very well. Malnatis sells their pans - you can find them cheaper online."
"I have a Lodge wedge pan I use for frittatas."
"Lodge 12” cast iron, just learn to season the pan and it’ll be nonstick for life."
#2
All-Clad
4.8
(18)
"All clad or madein. Talk for non-stick."
"Get a nonstick skillet for eggs and stuff. All the rest is clad stainless like all clad or other brands."
"Non stick pan for eggies, all clad and mauviel for everything else."
"The small All Clad nonstick pan is great for eggs."
"All clad is the best By a mile."
"I make pancakes in a 8" stainless All-Clad D3 and it works very well for me."
"All-clad or Nordic Ware make quality stainless steel cookware"
"Its worth spending a little more to get something like all-clad or made-in."
"All-Clad. Heavier. Thicker 3-ply stainless steel."
"If you want good pans buy All-Clad."
#3
Carbon Steel
4.4
(14)
"Carbon steel is way better than cast iron. It heats up faster."
"I'm a big fan of carbon steel. Works great on induction, doesn't make noise like some stainless steel."
"Go to a restaurant supply store and get a large carbon steel pan."
"There's a reason every chef in the world uses them."
"A well cared for pan can easily be in your family for generations."
"Carbon steel is the way to go. It works very well for a lot of things."
"Ive found carbon steele to ne pretty egg friendly! Lasts forever!"
"People are saying cast iron. But I’d also consider carbon steel."
"I would think cast iron or carbon steel."
"I've made it in a carbon steel skillet."
#4
Cast Iron
4.8
(10)
"Cast Iron, I do most of my cooking in them now. Easy clean, easy maintenance, durable, cooks like nothing else."
"Anything Cast Iron."
"Stick with the cast iron. It is actually healthier for you to cook in cast iron."
"Cast iron! It takes a little getting used to, but once it’s seasoned it is virtually indestructible."
"Absolutely any cast iron, I don’t like enameled, will be great."
"Everyone should have a basic cast iron skillet."
"Cast Iron. Carbon Steel. Stainless Steel. Buy for life."
"I think they taste better and with the right amount of heat, it's very near nonstick."
"Otherwise a **cast iron pan**."
"I do this on a cast iron pan."
#5
De Buyer
4.8
(9)
"Check out DeBuyer crepe pans - 7+ sizes and in a nice thickness of carbon steel at great prices."
"De Buyer Mineral b Pro, the stainless handle is lovely and the thick metal makes it warp resistant."
"I love my De Buyer Mineral B Pro 12". It's got a lovely helper handle too."
"Debuyer anything. I started with a 12” crepe, but it is my anything pan."
"I've got DeBuyer (2x 24 and 1x 28 cm) and love them."
"Solid customer support and great products."
"I have a De Buyer Mineral B Pro and couldn't be happier."
"Premium: de Buyer Mineral B Pro"
"De Buyer Mineral B Pro - 11 inch is a great all-around starter pan."
#6
Tramontina
4.5
(8)
"Tramotina restaurant grade fry pan for eggs/ non stick- years ago, post hexclad ( blah)"
"If you already love using a tramontina why not use it for the saute pan and sauce pan too"
"Any of Tramontina's triply stainless steel is fantastic and the best bang for your buck."
"I'd recommend a Tramontina as I've had one for 2 years without any problems."
"I like the 8" Tramontina with red handle."
"Tramontina has great ones. but the handles do get hot a lot."
"Tramontina is great quality for the money."
"Best thing to do is get something like a Tramontina for about $20-$30."
#7
Le Creuset
4.3
(7)
"Le creuset pro deep-fry pan is my favorite."
"It's the queen of my kitchen."
"A Le Cruset 3.5qt Saucier w Lid."
"Cast iron frying pan from amazon, second hand la cruset ceramic saucepans from facebook marketplace and stainless steel steamer from tesco"
"You could also consider enamelled cast iron like Staub, Chasseur or Le Creuset."
"This would make a good small profile stew/soup pan."
"Le Rok"
#8
Hexclad
4.0
(7)
"For pots I buy Hexclad, they're expensive but totally worth it in my opinion."
"I got a good deal on hexclad and would probably never use anything else."
"Hexclad baby."
"The heat distribution is good and they are easy to clean."
"Hexclad are costly but have held up surprisingly well."
"I love my Hexclad pans for everything except omelets."
"Hex clad is garbage."
#9
Scanpan
3.7
(7)
"Yes we love our scanpans! We basically only use these, and cast iron."
"I use Scanpan skillets for eggs...best nonstick pans I've ever used."
"Scanpan"
"I've got a Scanpan one...they're cheapish in Australia (I think mind was about $50...10 years ago!)"
"Scanpan is at best low mid tier. Good pans tho."
"Scanpan Impact is pretty cheap, at least in Denmark. Its not the best but its good for the price."
"Scanpan not worth the money."
#10
Ikea
4.2
(6)
"I really like the ikea pans, but there's normally a cheaper range and a slightly more expensive stainless steel range (no plastic handles, generally look higher quality) and they are forever pans for sure."
"Yes ikea steel is good but any local shop should do"
"Are the Steel ones from ikea good? Or can we go to prestige or local stores for them?"
"Ikea have some really good quality pots and pans for the price if you've got one close"
"Vogue or Ikea probably"
"IKEA. They're really useful. Had mine for 20+ years."
#11
Made In
4.8
(5)
"Madein. 2 yrs and no scratches at all. Heavy gage, great heat conduction. Pricey, though."
"Made-in's nonstick is an essential."
"Just got a 3qt saucier and it’s my favorite pan when not using my enamel cast iron."
"This pan is strictly just for eggs. It is the best non stick pan I have ever used."
"Much lighter, but has all the same properties as cast iron."
#12
Stainless Steel
4.4
(5)
"A heavy bottom stainless steel pan. It'll last you a lifetime."
"You’ll thank me when it lasts forever."
"If you don’t insist on "non-stick" PTFE-coating, buy a stainless or carbon steel pan or maybe a cast iron pan."
"I recommend buying a heavy stainless steel pan."
"Stainless steel are great."
#13
Fat Daddio
4.8
(4)
"I switched to Fat Daddio for all my baking pans, including cheesecake."
"Instead of a regular springform, I use a pan with a removable bottom."
"I snagged some Fat Daddio pans and I'm obsessed!"
"I use Fat Daddio pans and haven’t had any problems with them."
#14
Generic Nonstick Pan
3.6
(5)
"Just buy a nonstick pan. store it with a pan protector on top."
"I have a non stick pan just for eggs. They’re affordable and just work."
"I bite the bullet and have one nonstick pan that I only use for fragile nonstick things, like eggs."
"Non-sticks are not very versatile at all. All I use mine for is eggs."
"Nonstick pans are not welcome in my kitchen. They’re only temporarily nonstick."
#15
Wok
5.0
(3)
"Wok or cast iron pan."
"Agreeing with Wok/stainless steel pan."
"I would suggest a Wok."
#16
Circulon
4.7
(3)
"Totally agree, circulon for me too."
"Circulon."
"I went with Circulon."
#17
Ninja Neverstick
4.7
(3)
"The Ninja Neverstick is by far the best lasting non-stick I've ever used."
"Ninja pans... they are non stick and have lasted me over i think like 5 years now??"
"I've heard the Ninja Never Stick is one of the best nonstick pans you can get for the money."
#18
Matfer Bourgeat
4.3
(3)
"I love my Matfer carbon steel skillets for eggs."
"Matfer Bourgeat for carbon steel, All Clad is my preferred stainless. Cuisinart is good enough stainless."
"DeBuyer or Matfer Bourgeat in the size you would like. These are thick and sturdy."
#19
T-Fal
4.0
(3)
"I will look into T-Fal, as they seem to be quite nice."
"ATK has a video about this, they suggest T-Fal or All Clad."
"Try T-Fal. Should be able to find it nearly anywhere."
#20
Griswold
5.0
(2)
"Vintage!!! Find a nice old Griswold or Wagner skillet."
"My first choice would be a Griswold."
#21
Matfer
5.0
(2)
"I’ve been happy with my Matfer."
"The pan you use is the best one. I use my Matfer several times a week for family meals."
#22
Mineral B
5.0
(2)
"I have the Mineral B and recently added the Pro. Love them both."
"Been using Mineral Bs on induction for years without any problems whatsoever."
#23
Stellar
5.0
(2)
"If you can get Stellar pans on sale they are always excellent."
"Big fan of anything from the Stellar range."
#24
de Buyer
5.0
(2)
"My wife has gotten me a couple de Buyer carbon steel pans and I love them."
"I have deBuyer non stick 8”, 10” and 12” sizes with glass lids."
#25
OXO Good Grips
4.5
(2)
"Best nonstick I've had."
"If you really want a non-stick, I recommend the OXO good grips line."
#26
Generic Carbon Steel or Cast Iron Pan
4.5
(2)
"Well seasoned carbon steel or cast iron works just fine."
"Carbon steel or cast iron. I think carbon steel gives a slightly better sear."
#27
San Antonio Bakery
4.5
(2)
"We love San Antonio Bakery in Fontana."
"San Antonio Bakery in Montclair."
#28
Our Place
4.5
(2)
"For a skillet, I use the "Always Pan" from Our Place."
"I went with the Perfect Pot and the Always Pan. I found them new in the box on Ebay and they were (together) about $100."
#29
IKEA
4.5
(2)
"The best, imo, are these awesome frying pans from IKEA. They get hot fast, stay hot, nice wide, non stick."
"The Ikea 365+ stainless and the Sensuell stainless lines (more expensive but being fully clad is really nice for frypans) are both very solid for thier prices."
#30
Crofton
4.5
(2)
"I’d probably spring for an All-Clad, but I have a not-expensive one now that is hella awesome."
"I've got a couple cast iron pans from Crofton at ALDI. They are pretty good."
#31
Bessemer
4.5
(2)
"If you want non stick, and presuming you are in Australia, Bessemer is the best non stick you can buy. It’s cast aluminium with non stick inside and enamelled outside."
"My Nunna’s Bessemer is almost 50 years old and still going strong. It used to be Australian made. It’s made in China now, but the quality doesn’t appear to have dropped."
#32
Blue Diamond
4.5
(2)
"I bought the blue diamond triple ply steel pans 2 years ago and I use them daily."
"Blue diamond great and cheap."
#33
Cuisinart
4.5
(2)
"Look at Cuisinart - they have several lines with 3 ply."
"Get a 8” stainless 3 ply or 5 ply (Cuisinart MCP, French Classic, or Heritage Steel) and a carbon Steel DeBuyer Mineral B Pro 11” or a Darto N25 and you are set for life."
#34
Yvette’s Bakery
4.0
(2)
"Yvette’s off Arlington in riverside."
"Yvette’s Bakery on Indiana in Riverside! Got some good Menudo too during the weekend mornings."
#35
Oxo
4.0
(2)
"Oxo makes some decent non-stick pans at a budget friendly price."
"Oxo is what I recommend."
#36
Lesley’s Bakery
4.0
(2)
"Lesly’s bakery Foothill and cypress in Fontana."
"Lesley’s Bakery 2 in San Bernardino"
#37
Silampos
5.0
(1)
"I've had mine for over 30 years and it's a work horse."
#38
Vollrath
5.0
(1)
"I’m very used to them from work, they’re hella durable."
#39
Fissler
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Fissler brand. It’s 18/10 stainless steel made in Germany and it lasts a lifetime."
#40
Solidteknics
5.0
(1)
"Solidteknics is the only answer to this question."
#41
Muvell
5.0
(1)
"It looks absolutely amazing for a 28cm 5ply frypan costing less than 50 Euro! Strongest most alloyed aluminum the centre where strength is needed the most, less alloyed but better conductive aluminum around the center for better conductivity and more even heating."
#42
Ninja
5.0
(1)
"Recommend Ninja, most have a 10 year warranty and are great value for the quality."
#43
Prestige
5.0
(1)
"I have a heavy bottom steel pan from Prestige that I absolutely love."
#44
Sensarte
5.0
(1)
"I own 3 different ones now and they are fabulous."
#45
Carote
5.0
(1)
"Get Carote cookware. They are granite non-stick. Slightly heavier than usual but really easy to clean."
#46
Anolon
5.0
(1)
"I love my Analon pans."
#47
KitchenAid
5.0
(1)
"I've been using a set of Kitchen-Aid stainless, that were about 150 bucks for a six pot set with lids for about fifteen years. They are still in perfect shape and will undoubtedly outlive me."
#48
SCANPAN
5.0
(1)
"I have a 10” SCANPAN for eggs and bacon."
#49
Aldi
5.0
(1)
"I scored this exact pan at Aldi a couple years ago. It cooks eggs and omelets beautifully."
#50
Victoria
5.0
(1)
"12" Victoria comal is my favorite grilled cheese pan."
#51
Darto
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of Darto's carbon steel pans - I've got 4 that are my main workhorses."
#52
Henckels
5.0
(1)
"Henckels clad or paradigm, stainless (no maintenance, forever lasting), tramontina triply is also nice."
#53
GreenPan
4.0
(1)
"I don't know anything about Oxo. I use GreenPan."
#54
Merten & Storck
4.0
(1)
"We got the Merten & Storck pans. Happy so far at the price point, and I like the welded handles for easy cleaning."
#55
Strata Cookware
4.0
(1)
"Strata Cookware makes great pans with aluminum core and carbon steel cooking surface, so they heat evenly, can withstand high temperatures and don't wear out"
#56
Procook
4.0
(1)
"Procook is pretty good! I got a five piece ceramic set (frying pan, saucepan, casserole dish, sauté pan and steamer) for around £90."
#57
Lakeland
4.0
(1)
"Lakeland used to do a nonstick frying pan with a "lifetime guarantee"."
#58
Viking
4.0
(1)
"If theres a Marshalls, Winners, TJ Maxx in your area, Viking or all clad stainless steels are pretty good"
#59
Misen
4.0
(1)
"[this pan](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/misenkitchen/the-misen-carbon-nonstick-pan?ref=recommendation-prelaunch-project-2&category_id=Q2F0ZWdvcnktMTA=) isn't out yet, but it looks like new, more durable nonstick tech."
#60
WinCo
4.0
(1)
"If you have access to the restaurant supply store, look at WinCo. They have low, medium, high, and lux line."
#61
Bergner
4.0
(1)
"Bergner, Stahl have good ones."
#62
Asda
4.0
(1)
"Had my Asda scovilles for 7 years and they still look like new."
#63
T-fal
4.0
(1)
"Check out Tefal Ingenio Sets on Sale. They have a wide variety of sets and you can pick up a decent starter set between £40-£100."
#64
OXO
4.0
(1)
"I love my oxo carbon steel for cooking eggs."
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