I have this unit and I bought it at Walmart for $130 USA and I love it. I use it at the beach and the leveling feet are perfect. I just looked at mine and I don't have any the of issues you are showing. How it holds up over time we will need to see. The non stick is ceramic and not teflon. I wish it had a carbon steel griddle but I think they were trying to save weight. And Yes, one could buy a double burner cooktop and use a cast iron pan. I have been doing that for years. This was a spontaneous purchase for me but I am happy with it so far. Thanks for an excellent review
I have the full griddle unit and love it. I have some of the same issues such as the lanyard screw missing but blackstone customer service sent me replacements. the powder coating has worn against the lid but who cares its a cook top not a car show. this guy is a huge cry baby. he didn't buy it. he was gifted it. talk about ungrateful. I guess mommy didn't read his mind as to what he really wanted.
first of all, dont buy non stick griddle in general. Go with carbon steel, season it, not only it gets better over time but will last you life time - once well coated they are better in "non stick" plus you can get nice crisp if you so desire.
Thanks for the great review, I actually had one of these in my RV wish list. I am removing it. I had hoped this was an improvement over my standard carbon steel Blackstone - I liked the combo idea. Looks like they hit the mark in concept and missed the mark in the execution. Great review and info - thanks
I normally don't blast anyone but I'm struggling to understand why you are running this Blackstone in the ground on a couple of items. So blackstone created an aluminum cooking griddle with a coating to keep it light weight for optimum portability and it is their fault you bought the wrong utensils to use on it? Weird to blame them for your mistake. You also mentioned you need to buy a special cleaning kit....I'm confused, everyone else says to clean it warm soapy water. To be fair, I don't own it, maybe they are trying to sell you a special cleaning kit. The missing nut for the hinge latch, the chipping paint I understand and agree they should be better. Interesting this review said nothing about actually cooking on it and the performance. I bet you could call Customer service and et a repalcement nut for the screw in the latch hinge. They may even send you new side panels. Certainly you shouldn't need to do that but hey in shipping and transit this can actually happen on occasion. The feet thing I'm on the fence about. Certainly they should be perfectly flat in a perfect world, yes, absolutely. However, with 4 adjustable feet it will still sit perfectly flat if adjusted properly. Again, yes, they should be flat, but they would still work.
I appreciate your input and feedback. I’m sorry that it seemed like I was bashing Blackstone. I was simply providing my opinion and why I believe people should not spend the high dollar on this cooktop. My family and I own multiple other Blackstone products and are extremely happy with the quality and functionality of the other models which is why I was initially excited to receive the adventure ready griddle. I was not blaming Blackstone for me purchasing the wrong utensils, I was merely pointing out my mistake so that others wouldn’t make the same. You are correct I can probably reach out and see what Blackstone will do. I was extremely surprised of the lower quality finish in this model versus other Blackstone models. Time will tell on how it holds up.
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I have this unit and I bought it at Walmart for $130 USA and I love it. I use it at the beach and the leveling feet are perfect. I just looked at mine and I don't have any the of issues you are showing. How it holds up over time we will need to see. The non stick is ceramic and not teflon. I wish it had a carbon steel griddle but I think they were trying to save weight. And Yes, one could buy a double burner cooktop and use a cast iron pan. I have been doing that for years. This was a spontaneous purchase for me but I am happy with it so far. Thanks for an excellent review
lol I got mine for $130.00 USD and cook like a crazed man on it. No problems for me but I will keep the bolt tight
where you get the smal tray
I have the full griddle unit and love it. I have some of the same issues such as the lanyard screw missing but blackstone customer service sent me replacements. the powder coating has worn against the lid but who cares its a cook top not a car show. this guy is a huge cry baby. he didn't buy it. he was gifted it. talk about ungrateful. I guess mommy didn't read his mind as to what he really wanted.
i like mine it works great
Start a camp fire, and get out the cast iron skillet. Problem solved!
first of all, dont buy non stick griddle in general.
Go with carbon steel, season it, not only it gets better over time but will last you life time - once well coated they are better in "non stick" plus you can get nice crisp if you so desire.
Agreed, tho this was a gift. Not sure if they knew when purchasing the unit.
Thanks for the great review, I actually had one of these in my RV wish list. I am removing it. I had hoped this was an improvement over my standard carbon steel Blackstone - I liked the combo idea.
Looks like they hit the mark in concept and missed the mark in the execution.
Great review and info - thanks
I 100% agree!
I got mine for 139 99 us
A couple cosmetic blemishes doesn't effect its ability to cook.
You aren’t wrong
I normally don't blast anyone but I'm struggling to understand why you are running this Blackstone in the ground on a couple of items. So blackstone created an aluminum cooking griddle with a coating to keep it light weight for optimum portability and it is their fault you bought the wrong utensils to use on it? Weird to blame them for your mistake. You also mentioned you need to buy a special cleaning kit....I'm confused, everyone else says to clean it warm soapy water. To be fair, I don't own it, maybe they are trying to sell you a special cleaning kit. The missing nut for the hinge latch, the chipping paint I understand and agree they should be better. Interesting this review said nothing about actually cooking on it and the performance. I bet you could call Customer service and et a repalcement nut for the screw in the latch hinge. They may even send you new side panels. Certainly you shouldn't need to do that but hey in shipping and transit this can actually happen on occasion. The feet thing I'm on the fence about. Certainly they should be perfectly flat in a perfect world, yes, absolutely. However, with 4 adjustable feet it will still sit perfectly flat if adjusted properly. Again, yes, they should be flat, but they would still work.
I appreciate your input and feedback. I’m sorry that it seemed like I was bashing Blackstone. I was simply providing my opinion and why I believe people should not spend the high dollar on this cooktop. My family and I own multiple other Blackstone products and are extremely happy with the quality and functionality of the other models which is why I was initially excited to receive the adventure ready griddle. I was not blaming Blackstone for me purchasing the wrong utensils, I was merely pointing out my mistake so that others wouldn’t make the same. You are correct I can probably reach out and see what Blackstone will do. I was extremely surprised of the lower quality finish in this model versus other Blackstone models. Time will tell on how it holds up.
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