One Of Blackstone's Highest-Rated Griddles Is All About Versatility

At-home flat-top griddles are becoming more popular in large part thanks to the affordable but well-regarded Blackstone line of products. These backyard flat-top griddles offer some significant advantages in place of a regular stovetop or standard outdoor grill, but not everyone has the space, commitment to upkeep, or money to spend on a full-size outdoor griddle. The good news is that Blackstone has an alternative for those home cooks too — and it's widely praised by customers.

While most Blackstone griddles are meant for outdoor cooking and powered by propane, the brand also makes a smaller, 17-inch tabletop version that's powered by electricity. With an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 on Blackstone's website, customers are impressed. "I like the versatility and being able to use this product indoors or outdoors," wrote one reviewer. Versatility is the key word, as this griddle can work in multiple settings and even travels well. "Took it on vacation and cooked breakfast every morning," crowed another reviewer. Even seasoned outdoor Blackstone lovers enjoy this electric griddle. "I've had a number of Blackstone products, and this might be my new favorite!" yet another reviewer wrote.

In fact, this product has been so highly rated by customers that over 94% of reviews on the Blackstone website are either 4 or 5 stars (3194 of 3394, at the time of writing). Although many Blackstone products are well-reviewed, that's a higher proportion than the brand's popular 36-inch freestanding Omnivore griddle for which around 92% of the reviews are 4 or 5 stars.

The 17-inch tabletop version is not only more versatile than a standard model in terms of where you can use it, but it avoids some of the pitfalls of the outdoor grills. Customers say that some of the disadvantages of Blackstone grills are that they tend to rust easily and can be difficult to put together and store. Having a smaller, electric griddle you can easily store in your kitchen or stow in your car (it's about 17 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 7 inches tall and weighs about 20 pounds) means you can use it indoors or out, take it with you on a trip, or even set it up right next to your stove for additional cooking surface capacity.

The elephant in the room is its considerably smaller cooking surface. But reviewers on the Blackstone website have pointed out that even the smaller cooking capacity hardly limits what you can make. One reviewer used it to make two breakfast sandwiches at once, cooking eggs and sausage alongside small pancakes that served as the buns. Another posted a picture of 13 burger patties cooking on the griddle. Other customers have noted the griddle's ease of use in a small apartment, on the road as a trucker, while camping, or simply when you don't feel like going outside and firing up the full-size grill.