Pots And Pans reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 331 Reddit reviews across 16 subreddits and 54 posts to rank the best Pots And Pans brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/Cooking, r/cookware, r/cookingforbeginners, r/MomForAMinute. Top-rated brands include All-Clad (4.7/5), Cast Iron (5.0/5), Tramontina (4.2/5).

Stats

Reviews331

Subreddits16

Posts54

Brands47

Products63

Top communities

r/BuyItForLife100 r/Cooking69 r/cookware68 r/cookingforbeginners20 r/MomForAMinute16

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All-Clad

4.7

(67)

"I would love to have a full set of all clad stainless steel but we do not have them yet. They are great to cook on and are very durable and dishwasher safe."

"All-clad ftw, my dad SWEARS by them and getting me a set for christmas."

"I have some All-Clad pieces that are almost 30 years old now."

"I like the D3 line. I’ve cooked with their D5, D7, and copper core lines and didn’t notice much difference at my skill level."

"But my favorite is All-Clad."

"My current set, after swapping to an induction stove forced me to replace my Cuisinart pans, is All-Clad. And they really love being used, and feel better built."

"15 years ago, I bought a 14-inch all-clad pan with a lid. I use this almost every time I cook."

"All clad"

"Save for an extra pay period. All-Clad will last forever."

"Start with a 12" All-Clad skillet."

Cast Iron

5.0

(32)

"I went with cast iron skillets 25 years ago and you cannot pry them from my cold dead fingers."

"For everything else, either cast iron (if you’re the type to immediately clean after cooking)"

"Compared to stainless steel, carbon steel, or cast iron pans that are good for decades."

"Cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel cookware will last practically forever."

"You could also get a cast iron skillet that will be non-stick and last for life."

"You might also want to consider buying one cast-iron skillet because they are so useful."

"A good cast iron skillet or Dutch oven is a good investment for cooking directly on a fire."

"If you want to cook over an open fire, you want cast iron."

"Nothing is more versatile and easy to cook on that cast iron."

"Cast Iron."

Tramontina

4.2

(29)

"Tramontina professional nonstick frying pan. Literally the best pan I own."

"Tramontina Fusion Pro is a great non-stick pan with no rivets."

"I love my 12 piece 3 ply Tramontina set."

"If you want stainless their tri-ply is very good."

"Tramontina. If you want non-stick they have excellent non stick coated aluminum."

"Get the tramontina tri ply- I have the older version and they’ve been great."

"I recommend Tramontina; they have cheaper lines and more expensive ones."

"I like tramontina stainless steal and non stick. Those materials to me are the easiest to maintain and use."

"Tramontina get good reviews for their non stick compared to other non stick or ceramic"

"I picked up a couple of Tramontinas from Amazon recently after purging out a bunch of dead pots and pans. They seem well made and weren't particularly expensive."

Le Creuset

4.7

(26)

"Le Creuset's enameled cast iron is a great option if you want something versatile and easy to maintain."

"Le creuset Dutch oven, copper pots (saucer/boiler), cast iron pan, stainless skillet.. don't be afraid to mix and match."

"Enameled Cast Iron: Le Crueset or Staub dutch oven."

"Dutch Oven: Le Creuset, Staub or Williams-Sonoma"

"We bought Le Creuset when we got married 23 years ago. I have cooked with them nearly every day, multiple times a day since and I'm sure they'll last me the rest of my life."

"I'd say le creuset. They currently have a make your own set deal going on."

"LeCruset are fabulous and have a lifetime guarantee."

"I'd recommend Le Creuset. They have a lifetime warranty."

"I'd recommend Le Creuset. They have a lifetime warranty and I haven't had an issue with food sticking if used properly."

"Le Creuset for enameled cast iron, All Clad for stainless steel, and Lodge for cast iron."

Stainless Steel

4.4

(16)

"Compared to stainless steel, carbon steel, or cast iron pans that are good for decades."

"Cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel cookware will last practically forever."

"Stainless and carbon steel are non stick if used correctly."

"Stainless steel will last much longer and are a better investment."

"Stainless set with some carbon steel or cast iron pans is all you need."

"Go stainless, learn how to use them and thank me later."

"Or stainless steel (if you’re the type to say screw it, I’ll wash these tomorrow… or this weekend…)"

"Learn to use stainless steel or enameled cast iron."

"I have scored all variety of stainless steel pans at thrift stores for about 4-10$ each."

"Switched over from Teflon and all that non stick bull crap..took a couple weeks to adjust and learn how to use them properly but it’s just way better."

Demeyere

4.5

(15)

"I love my Demeyre saucier pan. Got it for Black Friday 2021 and it's a workhorse in my kitchen."

"I love the Demeyere Atlantis pots/pans. Everything I cook turns out amazing and they are easy to clean"

"Demeyere Industry stuff is simply amazing."

"Check out Demeyere. My son inherited my mother's."

"Check out Demeyere. My son inherited my mother's. I have some pieces too and love them."

"Demeyere Atlantis for anything that doesn't require non-stick."

"In the stainless category I go Demeyer Atlantis."

"I love my Demeyere pots."

"Yeah, I also like rivet-less and have had my eye on Demeyere"

"Thanks. I am thinking of getting the Demeyere 1.6 quartz pan."

All Clad

4.9

(9)

"All Clad. Not non-stick but I don’t think anything non-stick is BIFL."

"I have an All Clad set that's now 10 years old and still in perfect condition."

"BIFL cookware is a restaurant supply store game."

"All-Clad all the way."

"All clad factory sale. ridiculously good price for some packaging damage."

"All Clad. Bought my set in 1992, and have been using it daily ever since."

"I like all clad for not non stick."

"I have All Clad pans that my parents gave me for my wedding 22 years ago."

"All Clad have worked well for me. If you watch any YouTube cooking videos you’ll be persuaded to buy Made In."

Made In

4.8

(9)

"Made In 8” non stick skillet Made In stainless saucier (2 or 3qt)"

"Made In are great pots and pans"

"I have several Made In pans and they all work very well."

"I've had great luck with my MadeIn SS."

"My next stainless steel pan is going to be a "Made In" 5ply."

"I’ve had my Made In set for a couple years. They get used daily and the nonstick is still slick as ever."

"I second All Clad and will add Made in."

"I love my Made In stainless steel pans, but I still use a nonstick for eggs."

Calphalon

3.9

(11)

"I bought a set of Calphalon Tri-Ply stainless many years ago and every piece has held up great. I have used them A LOT and they look like new."

"I just got Calphalon Premier Ceramic pans, they're amazing."

"All-clad, Calphalon, and Cuisinart. I've owned all three, they're all pretty great."

"I have had a Calphalon pan and saucepan since the early 90s, maybe commercial grade. They're still quite serviceable."

"I'd used Calphalon for years before I could afford better... they worked."

"The more expensive line of Calphalon lasted 12 years."

"My pans are calphalon and very solid."

"I love Calphalon stainless steel."

"It's really the best."

"I like Calphalon"

#10

Cuisinart

4.2

(9)

"My Cuisinart stainless pans have held up for 18 years at this point."

"I began receiving pieces of Cuisinart cookware as Christmas gifts in the late 80s and early 90s. They are going strong after a million moves."

"PTFE-based non-stick coatings (a.k.a. Teflon) like in the Cuisinart tend to last longer than “ceramic” non-stick coatings like in GreenPan."

"All-clad, Calphalon, and Cuisinart. I've owned all three, they're all pretty great."

"We have a stainless steel set of Cuisinart pots and pans and I'm really pleased with them."

"I have a Cuisinart SS set that I used for like 13 years and it’s still like new."

"I spent years cooking on this set without any major complaints."

"Cuisinart is a good brand."

"If you go to cuisinart they’ve got some good bundles."

#11

Lodge

4.8

(8)

"You should be able to get a 10–12” Lodge skillet for $20–25 and a 5.5 quart Lodge enameled Dutch oven."

"Lodge offers excellent cast iron pieces that can last a lifetime with proper care."

"A Lodge cast iron skillet will cost you like, 20 bucks and you can use it forever."

"I love cast iron. Learn to take care of it correctly and it will last several life times."

"Keep it seasoned and use it forever."

"I bought a lodge set at wal mart 6 years ago and it's the only thing I use to cook on the stove."

"I believe lodge is gonna be good but I can't use it for certain things as they don't really have pots for boiling on their website."

"For cast iron lodge is very good and well priced imo."

#12

Carbon Steel

4.7

(7)

"Compared to stainless steel, carbon steel, or cast iron pans that are good for decades."

"Cast iron, carbon steel, and stainless steel cookware will last practically forever."

"Carbon steel is better for searing or woks/stir fry."

"Carbon steel for pans, enameled cast iron for big pots, and stainless steel for most pots."

"You might consider carbon steel. It's healthier than coated pans, and will last."

"Carbon steel is lighter and just as nonstick."

"Try carbon steel pans! Good middle ground between materials."

#13

Ninja

4.6

(7)

"We have a Ninja ceramic coated set. They were not a cheap option but they are SO easy to clean."

"Best cookware Zaza I have ever used, will last a lifetime."

"I love my Ninja pans, all of them."

"I have never used anything better!"

"Recommend Ninja, most have a 10 year warranty and are great value for the quality."

"I like the Ninja 16piece set."

"One of my friends has the nonstick set made by Ninja that is sold at Costco."

#14

Staub

5.0

(6)

"I purchased Staub Dutch ovens and several cast iron skillets a few years ago. I am astonished at how often I use them."

"Dutch Oven: Le Creuset, Staub or Williams-Sonoma"

"Staub Dutch ovens (or cocotte) are enameled and I prefer over LeCrucet."

"Some good brands are staub, le cruset, lodge, smithey."

"I like Staub for Dutch ovens and All Clad for stainless pots and fry pans."

"I've been slowly upgrading the last few years from the set I got in my mid-20s."

#15

Hexclad

3.9

(7)

"Hexclad."

"I just splurged and went with Hexclad."

"If I had money I might buy hexclad. But I'm very happy with my basic stainless steel stuff."

"We like our hexclad pans. But I do think they use PTFE, which I didn’t know about when I bought them."

"If you really want non stick, I've heard great things about Hexclad."

"Hexclad when they do their roadshow sales is probably the best bang for your buck."

"From the reviews I wouldn't trust hexclad."

#16

T-fal

3.9

(7)

"I’ve been using a T-fal pan for a few months now. For the price, I think it’s really solid."

"Just buy a single nonstick pan (I use t-fal with a red dot in the middle and never make it go above 6.5/10 when cooking on it."

"T-Fal has some nice stainless steel nonstick that's decent and cheap enough."

"Tfal has got me through some real tough budgetary periods of my life."

"I would go Tramontina or T-Fal"

"I love my T fal set! Quality set and dishwasher/ nonstick."

"T-Fal. The reason you don't buy high end non-stick is that all non-stick fails in 1-3 years depending on how much you use it."

#17

Heritage Steel

4.8

(4)

"Heritage Steel - with that you won’t have to complain to Santa next year 😂 US made and family owned and all 5 ply what more to ask for?"

"I've really enjoyed all my stainless cookware from Heritage Steel, the Eater series are really high quality stainless steel pots and pans for the price."

"I pieced together my own set from Heritage Steel - been using them for about a year and love them!"

"Some pieces from Heritage steel"

#18

Revere Ware

4.3

(4)

"I am still using my Revere Ware copper bottom pots since they were purchased new in 1978."

"I am a thrift shopper, so I have all vintage Revereware from the 50's through the 70's."

"I love Revere Ware and you can buy it second hand."

"I have stainless steel copper bottom Revere Ware, and I love it!"

#19

3.0

(1)

"I get the winco ones cause they’re like $40ish depending on the size. Not worth spending anything more than that"

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