Presto Griddle/Warmer Plus 07023: Our Hands-On Review

We judged the griddle on heat, capacity, the tray, and cleanup.

Before the specs, one note on the model number. Stock No. 07023 is the cool-touch, PFAS-free ceramic nonstick Griddle/Warmer Plus. Some retailers show the number 21929 in the product link, but Presto's own page lists this griddle as 07023.

Presto Griddle/Warmer Plus 07023 specs

Cooking surface	14 x 15 in
Wattage	1500 watts, 120 volts AC
Dimensions	About 16.3 D x 19.3 W x 3 H in (approximate, varies by listing)
Weight	About 6 lb
Coating	Ceramic nonstick, PFAS free
Control	Control Master heat control
Tray function	Flips back, flips up, swings forward, removes
Warranty	One-year limited

The tray is what sets this griddle apart. Most Presto griddles are a flat slab with a handle. This one adds a tray, a backstop ledge, and a square footprint that changes how you cook.

The Flip-Up Multi-Function Tray

The tray does four jobs. It flips back to keep food warm, flips up as a spatter shield, swings forward for melting and steaming, and lifts off for serving.

In our kitchen the routine was simple. We preheated with the tray flipped back over the surface, which let the griddle warm up under it. We moved the first pancakes to the warming section, where they stayed warm until the last batch was ready to serve. With four or more people at the table, the section filled up fast and the pancakes stacked high. The tray also works well for melting cheese on burgers and sandwiches.

Square 14x15 Inch Cooking Surface

The surface measures 14 x 15 inches. It fits about eight burger patties at once or roughly a dozen mini pancakes.

A square shape holds more pancakes and eggs than a rectangular griddle of similar width. It also fits standard kitchen cabinets, and it is small enough for an apartment or RV kitchen.

Cool-Touch Housing and Heat Control

Beyond the surface, the base stays cool-touch on the front and both sides, which is reassuring around kids. The Control Master heat control maintains cooking temperature automatically.

Presto does not publish a maximum temperature, so we cannot give you a number.

Those features only matter if the food comes out well. We cooked eggs, bacon, grilled cheese, and pancakes on this griddle, and all turned out well.

Heat-Up Time and Evenness

Heat is fairly consistent across the surface. A cold spot can show up in the center, and the griddle takes a little longer to heat than a thin rectangular model. We have no measured heat-up time to report, so plan on a patient preheat.

Pancakes, Eggs and Bacon

A whole breakfast fits on the surface at once, which is the real selling point. The backstop ledge is designed to keep batter and grease off the back edge.

Ceramic Nonstick Performance

The ceramic coating is PFAS free, and food released easily. The nonstick holds up well under heavy use, around three to four days a week for several years.

Ceramic coatings can lose their slickness, and some units start sticking after about three months. A little oil and gentle utensils matter, so skip metal spatulas.

After cooking comes cleanup, which is easy. The nonstick wipes clean, and the slide-out drip tray removes simply for emptying grease.

The griddle is fully immersible once the heat control is removed. Presto does not state that it is dishwasher safe, so hand wash it.

For storage, it fits a standard cabinet. Remove the tray if you need it flatter.

The Warmer Plus is the only model here with a multi-function tray. Others trade the tray for more cooking area or a lower price.

If you want the most surface per dollar, the 07030 is the pick. If you want the tray, this is the one.

Buy it if you cook breakfast for two to four, live in an apartment or RV, or want food held warm without a second appliance.

Skip it if you cook for five or more every weekend and want a bigger surface.

If you cook for a crowd, the 07030 or the 22-inch 07061 offers more cooking space, though neither has this tray. For everyone else, the Warmer Plus earns its counter space.