All-Clad Electric Griddle Review: Is the 99014GT Worth the Price?

Who it is best for

This is the griddle for people who cook breakfast for a crowd on a regular basis and care how an appliance is built. If you want to run a hot zone and a cool zone at the same time, nothing in the cheaper tier matches it.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you cook on a griddle a few times a year. The Presto costs far less and handles pancakes well. Skip it too if your counter or cabinet space is tight, since the All-Clad is a big, heavy piece with no detachable legs. And if you want to toss the whole plate in the sink, it isn't designed for that.

The numbers below are the ones we could verify. Retailers vary on overall dimensions because the handles and the splatter guard change the footprint, so measure your counter before you buy.

All-Clad doesn't publish a unit weight, so we won't give you a number. It is a heavy die-cast piece, and you will feel that every time you move it.

Price is where the conversation gets awkward. The 99014GT is premium priced, the street price shifts by seller and stock, and some retailers list it as unavailable. The Presto is the budget alternative and the Zojirushi sits in the middle. Check the current price before you decide.

We score a griddle on what matters at the stove. Heat performance carries the most weight, followed by cleanup, build quality and the way the surface performs on real food. We also weigh storage, because a griddle you can't fit anywhere gets used less.

We measure the 99014GT against the Presto 22-inch and the Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler, the two rivals shoppers most often cross-shop, using their published specs and the features each design is built around.

Where we haven't verified something, we say so. We couldn't confirm a measured heat-up time for the All-Clad, and we couldn't find an official statement on metal utensils, so you'll see those flagged below rather than guessed at.

Build quality is the reason to look at this griddle at all. The die-cast aluminum plate has two bonded heating elements, the handles are cast stainless, and the polished stainless exterior wipes clean of splatters. A removable stainless guard sits across the back and sides, and power and ready lights tell you when the plate is up to temperature.

That construction is what we look for in a unit that should last. Longevity of the plate is the one caution: heat evenness can fade after years of use, so long-term flatness is worth watching. Register the warranty and check the heat early.

Size is the other half of the breakfast-for-a-crowd question. The nonstick surface measures 20 x 13 inches, which is roughly 260 square inches. At 20 x 13 inches it is a little smaller than the 22-inch Presto, which fits eight pancakes at a time, so expect somewhat fewer per batch. For a family breakfast it is still a comfortable size.

The plate slopes toward a central drain slot, so grease runs off instead of pooling around your food.

Heat is where the plate's two-zone design pays off, and the two independent thermostats are the feature that matters most. The range runs from 180F to 480F, so you can hold pancakes warm at the low end or sear at the high end, with each half set separately.

Preheating and heat-up time

We could not find an independently measured heat-up time for the 99014GT, so we cannot give a verified figure. For context, the Zojirushi takes 7 to 8 minutes to preheat. Plan on a similar wait with the All-Clad's 1800W elements and trust the ready light rather than the clock.

Evenness and edge cooling

A bonded die-cast plate is the right design for even heat, and the two-element layout is built to keep both halves steady. The fair question is how it holds up over time, since evenness can fade after years of use. For comparison, the Presto's element rings the outer edge, so the center runs a touch cooler. On the Zojirushi, the dial doesn't match the actual surface temperature and can overshoot well past its setting, so we suggest an infrared thermometer on any griddle at this price.

With the heat zones covered above, here is how the griddle is built to handle a breakfast spread.

We have no measured cooking results for this model, so this is what the design suggests. Bacon suits the sloped plate and drip tray, since fat drains away from the strips. Burgers want the top of the range, and 480F is the highest ceiling of the three griddles we compare. Pancakes and eggs belong on the lower zone.

After cooking comes cleanup, which is where a griddle either earns a spot on the counter or ends up in the cabinet. The tray does most of the grease handling, so the plate itself needs only a wipe.

Drip tray and grease handling

The large removable drip tray catches the runoff from the central slot. Retailers list it as dishwasher safe, and that's the easy part of cleanup. Empty it while the grease is still warm but not hot. For comparison, the Presto's plastic catch tray is brittle, and a single drop can chip the wings that hold it in place. Handle either tray with care.

Nonstick care

Let the plate cool, then wipe it with a soft cloth or sponge and warm soapy water. Use wooden or silicone tools, and skip abrasive pads. Those habits keep any nonstick coating working longer.

Cleanup is only half the housekeeping; the other half is where the griddle lives. This is not a griddle you tuck into a drawer. With the handles and guard in place, it measures roughly 8 inches high, 18 inches wide and 25 inches deep, so it needs dedicated counter space or a deep cabinet shelf. Its weight also calls for lifting with both hands. The Presto is the better choice for small kitchens, because its handles come off to fit an 18-inch cabinet.

vs Presto 22-inch Slimline

The Presto is the sensible rival. The 22-inch surface fits eight pancakes at a time, and a family batch finishes in about 20 minutes. The textured ceramic surface cleans up easily, and its legs and handles detach for washing and storage. You give up the second heat zone and the build quality, but at its budget price most casual cooks won't miss them. Our Presto 22-inch electric griddle review goes deeper.

vs Zojirushi Gourmet Sizzler

The Zojirushi is the closer match in price class, though still cheaper. It gives very even heat across the plate, and a pound of bacon lays across it for crisp results. Its body and plate are fully immersible, which makes cleanup easier than the All-Clad. The catch is the temperature dial: it can read well off the actual surface temperature, so you'll want a thermometer. Its top temperature of 425F also sits below the All-Clad's 480F.

vs Wolf Gourmet

Wolf Gourmet is the other premium name shoppers weigh against All-Clad. We found no verified specs for a Wolf Gourmet electric griddle, so we won't score it or invent a comparison.

The answer comes down to how often you would use the two zones. Cook a full breakfast every weekend and the second zone earns its keep. Reach for a griddle a few times a year and it will not.

If the All-Clad's price is the sticking point but you still want something sturdier than the Presto, the mid-priced Zojirushi is the middle path, easier to wash and cheaper to own. Whichever you choose, an infrared thermometer is a small purchase that lets you trust the surface temperature instead of the dial.