Panini Press, Sandwich Maker & Electric Indoor Grill | Floating Hinge Evenly Cooks Any Sandwich | Locking Lid | PFAS-Free Non-Stick 8" x 10" Grids | Stainless Steel

My new favorite appliance. Easy to clean. Stands up for storage. Cooks quickly and doesn't heat up kitchen. Grilled cheese sandwiches are the bomb. Perfectly grilled and melted. Quesadillas are easy and delicious. No temp adjustment but don't need it.

This panini press works great! I purchased the stainless steel variant. Cooks evenly and not too fast. I was initially concerned about the size, but it is large enough for multiple sandwiches. A must have, at a great price!

Pros: - I make sandwiches that taste amazing and crispy quesadillas using this and I am happy with my purchase. - The drip tray is amazing and the surface is super easy to clean. - The scraper tool is really good to clean between the grooves. - It heats up quickly and transfers the heat to the food rapidly. - I've never tried to make grill on this but from the experience I have with paninis and quesadillas I can say this definitely makes grilling possible. Cons: - I wish there would be some type of temperature or mode to have more control on what you cook but for the price point, I can't complain much compared to other brands. - The ready light comes on sometimes randomly when it is already hot which is not a big deal after you learn how to use the device. - The ready alert would be better to have audible feedback like a beep sound so you would never burn anything on this panini maker. - Upright storage is a nice feature but if you have crumbles left on the panini maker, the crumbles will fall between the opening when switching from horizontal to vertical position.

I didn't want to spend a lot on what I use this for. It will get used maybe 20 times a year for two people and nothing fancy. Perfect for an occasional Reuben or Cuban sandwich, perhaps a hamburger or similar. Pros: 1] It's cheap 2] Despite not having a temperature control or an on/off switch, it produces an okay sandwich so long as you don't have to make adjustments for size or ingredients that are too cold. 3] Easy to clean up with just a damp washcloth while it's still hot. Cons: 1] It's small. Two medium sandwiches are its max load, and those are going to be close together 2] No one/off switch. You put the plug and pull it out to turn it on. 3] There's one temperature so consider warming up ingredients if your sandwich is thick 4] There's some flexibility to the top to allow it to come down even but it's awkward and not self-leveling. 5] The drip tray is too small and too loose. It just falls out any time you move the unit and probably isn't worth anything more than a couple of tablespoons of liquid. If you're doing meat, make sure that you put this panini maker on a cookie sheet or you'll be wiping juices off your counter and floor. 6] The drain hole to the drip pan is very small. A shred or two of sauerkraut can plug it up. All those cons aside, it gets the job done on the cheap, it doesn't pretend to be more than it is, and as far as a budget panini maker, I would recommend it so long as the above is understood.

What a great little panini maker. We use it almost daily. It heats quickly. When the light turns on there is no waiting. It makes sandwiches and tortilla wraps equally well. Clean-up is quick and easy and it doesn’t take much space when put away. Keep it handy. You’ll use it a lot.

I just purchased the Hamilton Beach Panini Press because I wanted to warm paninis and sandwiches, but I quickly discovered that this press does much more—it can also cook steak and other foods. One of the standout features of this panini press is its floating hinged lid, which evenly presses sandwiches of various thicknesses without crushing them. The dual nonstick grill plates (totaling 95 square inches) cook food evenly on both sides, reducing meal prep time to 10 minutes or less—perfect for busy schedules. While it excels at making paninis, this 2-in-1 grill is also great for grilling burgers, steaks, chicken, vegetables, and even fruit. The nonstick surface ensures food cooks evenly without sticking, and the slide-out drip tray helps collect grease for a cleaner cooking experience. Cleanup is hassle-free, thanks to the durable, nonstick ceramic plates that wipe clean with ease. Plus, the included spatula/scraper makes removing food residue effortless. The dishwasher-safe drip tray helps keep your countertops mess-free. Designed with convenience in mind, this panini press features a lid latch that keeps it securely closed for upright or flat storage, making it an excellent choice for small kitchens. My only cons are the non-detachable grill plates and the lack of a button or temperature control, but overall, it's great for grilled sandwiches and quick home-cooked meals.

We have bought and gone through three Cuisinart Griddlers over the years; in all three the top plate quit working. I didn't want to invest as much money in another failing Griddler This unit got excellent reviews and although removing plates to clean in the dishwasher is always appealing, I figured that might be why the Griddler failed. I followed the suggestions of other users and put damp paper towels between plates after using, and clean up was a breeze. Initially, I was thrown off by the red and green lights coming on at the same time, but now, I just turn it on and let it heat up a while, and cook. It does heat quickly and there isn't a temp control, but so far, so good. Reubens, grilled cheese, and grilled meat and cheese sandwiches have been delicious. Hamburgers were especially good: quick cook and done all the way through. Simple to use, does a good job, and not expensive!

I love this thing! I had a cheaper sandwich maker. The ones that are around $20 and cut your sandwich into triangles. I loved it, but it broke trying to put a sandwich with some extras in it. This maker allows me to put whatever I want in it and it still works. I can put a "shaggy" sandwich on it and it would still work. It has a gap of 4-5 inches, it's nuts. I got it about two weeks ago and had to get a burrito today because I'm finally sandwiched out. It doesn't have a temperature control, or lay flat option. It also doesn't stop halfway, so no open face sandwiches. None of those things were something I needed. If you're looking for that you'd have to go elsewhere. It does have a "lock" to keep it closed while moving it, but I don't see it leaving my counter anytime soon. It can cook four "store loaf" sized bread sandwiches at a time.

Es una joya, realmente me encanta usarla porque puedes preparar múltiples cosas y en muy pocos minutos, desde sándwiches, carne o pechugas de pollo. Tiene un tamaño ideal para preparar varias porciones y la limpieza es fácil.

Muito boa, prática e eficiente!!

Hands down the best panini maker I have used. Isn't bulky, light, and does the job!

It heats up fast and does it job perfectly

Justo del tamaño qué buscaba para preparar sandwiches, tortas, algunos cortes de carne gruesos y perfecto para recalentar comida (como rebanadas de pizza y así). Alcanza el punto de precalentamiento y cocción rápidamente.