Stainless Steel Cookware reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 313 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 48 posts to rank the best Stainless Steel Cookware brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Cooking, r/cookware, r/BuyItForLife, r/StainlessSteelCooking, r/moderatelygranolamoms. Top-rated brands include All-Clad (4.7/5), Cuisinart (4.3/5), Demeyere (4.9/5).
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Reviews313
Subreddits13
Posts48
Brands68
Products45
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#1
All-Clad
4.7
(85)
"Our All Clad D3 look new, and they are 15+ years old. I highly recommend them."
"I have the All Clad D5. Love them. They heat evenly."
"The best? D5 all clad . They are the standard."
"All Clad D3 is the best, hands down, and is worth the investment for a 12" skillet."
"Personally, I have and recommend All Clad. If you don't want to spend a lot right now, there's a few strategies you could employ."
"I bought all of my All Clad almost 20 years ago and they are still going strong."
"All clad for me...all of mine is all clad...bought from their seconds and damaged packaging sales site."
"I don't know about the other brands but our all-clad has been going strong for 20 years."
"All clad is the best but I’ve heard good things about Misen"
"I would highly recommend them, heavy for their size but a joy to cook with."
#2
Cuisinart
4.3
(37)
"Cuisinart MCP is easily the best bang for your buck. They've got great features and great quality for a surprisingly low price."
"I use a cheap (it was a gift but I think it was maybe $180 in total?) 12 piece set of Cuisinart Multiclad Pro (3-ply) which are all stainless steel and imo absolutely beautiful. Been using for a month or so now, highly recommend!"
"Love my Cuisinart multiclad pots and pans."
"I cannot recommend it enough."
"We got the Cuisinart tri ply in 2018, use it almost every day, and it looks brand new!"
"If you're looking for disc clad cookware, the Cuisinart Professional set is a great deal."
"You can get the Cuisinart multiclad pro under 200 $"
"Highly recommend Cuisinart Multiclad Pro stainless steel set."
"I really like my Cuisinart Multiclad Pro. And I have a lot of them."
"I really like my Cuisinart Multiclad Pro."
#3
Demeyere
4.9
(27)
"Demeyere have been great. Expensive but perform well."
"Demeyere Atlantis are a dream to use. They are so thick and heavy there is almost nothing they can’t do."
"I would be heartbroken when my demeyer set would get stolen or my vanstall set. I love them equally."
"In my family we use Demeyere and de Buyer cookwares. Pass them from a generation to another and sometimes buy a new one if really needed."
"Demeyere Proline is super efficient on induction hob and retains heat extremely well."
"Demeyere Atlantis. Buy once, cry once."
"Demeyere are beautiful!"
"I like Demeyere Atlantis/Proline the best."
"Demeyere, Falk, and Fissler."
"After tons of research and reviews I went for Demeyere Atlantis."
#4
Tramontina
4.3
(23)
"All clad d3 everyday (or any D3) or tramontina triply clad which I have both and it doesn’t warp"
"I bought a set of Tramontina from Costco when I bought my induction range. They've been great and were reasonably priced."
"I bought a 12 piece set of Tramontina through Costco and I love it."
"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."
"If you're looking for fully clad pans that are heavy, then Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad or Cuisinart Multiclad Pro."
"Seriously, I have Tramontina, 30 years and still going strong."
"I've had the Tramontina for over 10 years and it's been great, easily 90% of the quality of All-Clad."
"Bought the Tramontina--very happy with the set."
"I use Tramontina for work on induction - they’re fabulous!"
#5
Made In
4.6
(19)
"2nd vote for Made In. I have the whole set and I love it. Great value and quality."
"I like the "Made In" brand. So far my favorite."
"I bought several Made-In pieces 2 years ago and love them."
"We use Made In."
"We love Made In! Definitely a splurge but they’re beautiful and have been great to use so far."
"Made In"
"I’m very pro Made-In."
"I went with Made In... couldn't be more pleased."
"Made in. Full stop."
"I love my made in stainless pans."
#6
Hestan
4.5
(10)
"Very expensive but the hestan NanoBonds are gorgeous. Very durable and holds up to scratches."
"Too well made are Hestan Nanobond ( Italy) all clad copper core or graphite core if you got the$ USA"
"Hestan. Fully clad with rolled edges, making it dishwasher safe."
"ABSOLUTELY love it!"
"The Italian brand I'm about to buy also has a lifetime warranty! Hestan is the brand of any"
"Hestan Nanobond"
"Hestan Nanobond"
"Hestan has some nice pieces too, and they make some of the Williams sonoma house brand stuff."
"Hestan has a Probond line that is mi."
"Hestan cost as much of Demeyere or European copper but perform pretty close to AllClad D3. I'd have trouble recommending them over either something at a cheaper price point or something with better thermal properties."
#7
Heritage Steel
4.6
(7)
"I am really enjoying heritage steel after coming from all clad, Emeril branded that I had for 15~ years."
"Heritage Steel Eater"
"I would check out Heritage Steel for several reasons - truely US made and family owned."
"Heritage steel - two lines both 5 ply - family owned business and all US made and manufactured."
"If you have one go for sealed rims like heritage steel"
"Single 28cm/11" Herritage steel frypan + a 3 piece disc bottom stockpot/saucepan only set."
"Herritage steel also honors thier warrenty."
#8
Misen
4.3
(7)
"Misen"
"Look at Misen too - nice pans, good value."
"Misen = 3mm thick, usually a better bargain than high end brands, their sets have sauciers."
"Misen. like all clad. direct to consumer."
"I think Misen is really solid value for the price."
"I recently bought this Misen 10 inch and it's my go to."
"There's tons of good manufacturers out there, misen, oxo, made in, cooks."
#9
Falk
4.8
(5)
"Demeyere, Falk, and Fissler."
"My recommendation is to go with Falk 2.5 copper with stainless steel lining."
"Falk is excellent. It’s in its own league in terms of quality"
"Entire FALK copper core and Deymyere proline/Atlantis."
"For copper, you have options. Falk is what I know."
#10
Calphalon
4.4
(5)
"I personally have a calphalon set with aluminum inside and i like them a lot."
"I have Caphalon and they are amazing."
"Love my Calphalon, but adding some All Clad to my collection."
"I have had my Calphalon SS set for 15 years now."
"I have some calphalon that's been going great for decades."
#11
Demeyere Atlantis
5.0
(4)
"If you want your cookware to retain a tremendous amount of heat at the cost of being extremely heavy, Demeyere Atlantis is the best."
"Demeyere Atlantis is A+, but also very heavy."
"Demeyere Atlantis is often considered to be the best."
"I like my Demeyere Atlantis pots."
#12
Fissler
4.8
(4)
"I have both Fissler and Tramontina SS cookware."
"Demeyere, Falk, and Fissler."
"I received my Fissler (made in Germany) set when I moved out of home in around 1994."
"Another alternative to All Clad is Fissler."
#13
Farberware
4.3
(4)
"I got a set of Farberware in 1990 that I have used everyday since."
"Farberware! Highly rated by cooks illustrated. Great value!"
"I love my farberware. They have a stainless steel line and clean up like a dream."
"I've always used Farberware."
#14
Goldilocks
4.3
(4)
"Really happy with my Goldilocks set. I got all the pots, pans and lids that I needed without buying anything extra."
"Goldilocks = Great bang/buck for a core starter set."
"I have two stainless steel pans from Goldilocks and they're great quality & great price."
"Goldilocks set = $175 for a fry pan, stockpot, and two saucepans. They are thick multiclad pans."
#15
All-Clad D3
5.0
(3)
"Absolutely love them all, and wound buy again in a heart beat."
"A great option is the All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Cookware Set."
"I have all clad d3 and love it."
#16
Mauviel
4.7
(3)
"What about stainless steel lined copper? As good as it gets. Look at Mauviel."
"Mauvial France makes superior both SS and copper."
"Mauviel"
#17
Saladmaster
4.7
(3)
"Amway Queen and Saladmaster two of the best ever made."
"Take a look at salidmaster. You will not finsd it in stores, but it has a lifetime warranty."
"I chose Saladmaster as my brand of choice. Just saying"
#18
Viking
4.3
(3)
"I feel like I have to put effort into making a bad meal with my Vikings."
"Please go to HomeGoods or marshalls and look for stainless steel cookware. They have viking, Cuisinart, and some all clad."
"I like Viking as they are on the lower cost point and are very comparable to All-clad."
#19
KitchenAid
4.3
(3)
"I vastly prefer it btw. I make breakfast a lot in our house and use a Kitchen Aid stainless steel skillet, it’s super satisfying to cook eggs on once you get the hang of it!"
"I use KitchenAid ones and I am happy with them"
"I have a KitchenAid set I bought from Amazon in 2011 that are still in regular use."
#20
Hestan NanoBond
5.0
(2)
"For me it's got to be Hestan NanoBond Titanium."
"I think Hestan Nanobond takes the cake here."
#21
All-Clad D5
5.0
(2)
"I own a great set of All-Clad (D5) cookware."
"All-Clad D5."
#22
Le Creuset
5.0
(2)
"Le Cruiset does some great stainless steel pans."
"I have one pan,Le Creuset classic,28 cm,and I love it."
#23
Scanpan
4.5
(2)
"Anything Scanpan is great."
"Scan pan is good."
#24
Falk Culinary
4.5
(2)
"Falk Culinary 2.3mm thick copper cookware."
"I have tried Falk Culinary, and it was completly flat and did not warp."
#25
Revereware
4.5
(2)
"I am still using my Revereware pans I got as a wedding gift in 1995. They’re nearly perfect."
"Revereware copper clad."
#26
Meyer
4.0
(2)
"Meyer. All-clad like quality. Half the price. Made in Canada."
"Meyer gets my vote. They're just as good as Made-In (i have both) but they cost 1/8 the price, AND they're Canadian-made."
#27
Costco
4.0
(2)
"I have Costco’s and been working great for me."
"Check Costco Kirkland Signature, Ikea, Sur la Table."
#28
IKEA
5.0
(1)
"IKEA!!! They have a thick base. Very hard to beat the price, plus it comes with a 15 years warranty."
#29
Paul Revere and Farberware
5.0
(1)
"I’ve built my stainless steel pans up over the last year or two thrifting. Paul Revere pans and Faberware. They’ve been amazing."
#30
Lustre Craft
5.0
(1)
"Lustre Craft set... I'm still using them and they still work great. A little pricey, but they've lasted almost 40 years."
#31
ProCook
5.0
(1)
"If UK based I have the ProCook professional range and it's amazing!"
#32
All-Clad, Demeyere Industry
5.0
(1)
"I decided to give Demeyere Industry 5-ply stainless steel cookware set a try, and I’m so glad I did."
#33
Demeyere Industry 5
5.0
(1)
"Demeyere Industry 5 32cm or 12.6 inch is the only fry pan you’ll ever need."
#34
de Buyer
5.0
(1)
"With de Buyer, you can have it for 50 years without a problem."
#35
Amway Queen
5.0
(1)
"Amway Queen and Saladmaster two of the best ever made."
#36
Browne Foodservice
5.0
(1)
"Commercial cookware from a company called Browne Foodservice. Best cookware in the industry. period. No BS."
#37
Falk Culinary Signature
5.0
(1)
"Then for sure get Falk Culinary Signature, Start with maby one or two frypans and maby a 18cm saucier."
#38
Hestan and Demeyere
5.0
(1)
"Vouch for Hestan and Demeyere"
#39
Deymyere proline/Atlantis, Falk copper core
5.0
(1)
"Deymyere proline/Atlantis or Falk copper core."
#40
All-Clad D3, Demeyere Atlantis
5.0
(1)
"High-end stainless steel induction cookware includes brands like All-Clad D3 and Demeyere Atlantis."
#41
All-Clad D5, Demeyere
5.0
(1)
"When deciding between All-Clad and Demeyere, it ultimately comes down to what you prioritize in cookware."
#42
Demeyere Industry 5-Ply Cookware Set
5.0
(1)
"Excellent option is the Demeyere Industry 5-Ply Cookware Set, which combines stainless steel and aluminum layers for efficient heat conduction and durability."
#43
Henckels
5.0
(1)
"They are amazing. The best pans I’ve ever had in my life."
#44
Wolfgang Puck
5.0
(1)
"They are awesome for the glass top electric stove."
#45
Made-In
5.0
(1)
"Seconding Made-In. Bought enough pieces for a full set and I love them."
#46
Solidteknics
5.0
(1)
"Incredible quality."
#47
Townecraft
5.0
(1)
"Love mine."
#48
Revere
5.0
(1)
"I have reveres and they are amazing."
#49
Emeril
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had a full set of “Emeril” clad stainless pots and pans for 15 years."
#50
Dubuyer
5.0
(1)
"Check out Dubuyer. When you season them, they become almost non-stick."
#51
Salad Master
5.0
(1)
"Salad Master, it is a 5-Ply TI-Stainless lifetime warranty."
#52
Kirkland Signature
5.0
(1)
"I like the stainless steel Kirkland Signature set from Costco."
#53
Tramontina, Cuisinart MCP, Goldilocks
4.0
(1)
"Go order a Tramontina, Cuisinart MCP, or Goldilocks fry pan and try it out, you’ll be risking less than $50."
#54
Avacraft
4.0
(1)
"I have an Avacraft stainless saucepan that held up great and was pretty affordable."
#55
Cooks Standard
4.0
(1)
"I bought a set of Cooks Standard off of Amazon. They heat evenly, no pitting, no rusting, no problems with them."
#56
Samuel Groves
4.0
(1)
"Samuel groves if you are in the UK"
#57
Cutlery and More
4.0
(1)
"Cutlery and More seems to have the best prices and availability."
#58
360Cookware
4.0
(1)
"360Cookware. Made in the USA. Uncoated and 100% stainless steel."
#59
Williams Sonoma
4.0
(1)
"As far as Williams Sonoma goes, they’re a great supplier and I have gotten things from them but I much prefer Cutlery and More."
#60
All Clad, Demeyere, Heritage Steel, Hestan, Made In, Misen
4.0
(1)
"All solid options that get mostly top marks from people in this sub."
#61
Henchkels-Zwilling, Tramontina, Demeyere Atlantis/Proline, Falk Copper Core, Mauviel M’Cook, De Buyer Affinity, Heritage Steel, Misen
4.0
(1)
"On a budget - try Henchkels-Zwilling 3-ply or Tramontina. No budget, your pans are bought for life - Demeyere Atlantis/Proline and Falk Copper Core."
#62
Tramontina, All Clad D3 or D5
4.0
(1)
"I doubt most people could really tell whether they were cooking with a Tramontina versus All Clad D3 or D5 pan."
#63
Dad's Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"I'm sure most cheaper pans are mostly similar, but I got Dad's Kitchen brand about a week ago. I came accross it on Instagram, but its been great. Can recommend."
#64
All Clad
4.0
(1)
"The All Clad felt more substantial."
#65
Kirkland
4.0
(1)
"We went stainless steel last year and I have no regrets."
#66
J.A. Henckels
4.0
(1)
"I went to Costco a couple months ago and found a simple starter set of J.A. Henckels stainless steel pots and pans for a reasonable price."
#67
Zwilling
3.0
(1)
"Zwilling is decent, but i don't use them myself."
#68
Kitchen Craft
3.0
(1)
"Kitchen Craft might be good."
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