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Blackstone 1666 22” Tabletop Griddle with Stainless Steel Faceplate, Powder Coated Steel, Black

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Best flat-top griddle

Amazon rating

★★★★★4.7(6,784)

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Verdict scoreGreat
84/ 100

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Blackstone 1666 22” Tabletop Griddle with Stainless Steel Faceplate, Powder Coated Steel, Black

Sources behind this verdict

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The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

Across the reviewers we read, the Blackstone 1666 22-inch tabletop is the most popular flat-top option, carrying a 4.7 rating over nearly 6,800 verified reviews and a dedicated, active fan base in r/blackstonegriddle. Owners there praise the cold-rolled steel cooking surface for breakfast spreads, smash burgers, and high-volume cooking, with one regular cooking on it three to four times a week reporting no issues when the surface is properly maintained. Retailer reviewers repeatedly highlight flavor and easy cleanup once seasoned.

What reviewers liked

  • Extremely strong verified rating (4.7 across ~6,800 reviews)
  • Dedicated r/blackstonegriddle community reports excellent results for breakfast, burgers, and high-volume cooking
  • Large cold-rolled steel surface and easy cleanup once seasoned
  • Lightweight and genuinely portable for a flat top

Where it falls short

  • High-trust community reports inconsistent quality control and fit-and-finish on some units
  • Sticking common until the surface is properly seasoned and maintained
  • Griddle only—no grill marks, no charcoal flavor
  • No high-trust independent lab test present in the supplied sources

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

Across the reviewers we read, the Blackstone 1666 22-inch tabletop is the most popular flat-top option, carrying a 4.7 rating over nearly 6,800 verified reviews and a dedicated, active fan base in r/blackstonegriddle. Owners there praise the cold-rolled steel cooking surface for breakfast spreads, smash burgers, and high-volume cooking, with one regular cooking on it three to four times a week reporting no issues when the surface is properly maintained. Retailer reviewers repeatedly highlight flavor and easy cleanup once seasoned.

The high-trust community is notably split on quality control. Some r/blackstonegriddle posters call it surprisingly good value and report no problems across many meals, while others are blunt—one two-week review calls the materials and machining poor with parts that don't fit together, and several owners describe sticking after the first use until the surface is correctly seasoned. That seasoning learning curve is the recurring theme: the people who maintain it are happy, and the people who expect nonstick-out-of-the-box are not.

Note this is a griddle, not a grate grill—there are no grill marks and no charcoal flavor. For breakfast, burgers, and anything that benefits from a flat top, the consensus is strongly positive; for traditional grilling, it's the wrong tool.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
Portable and Compact
This griddle is ideal for camping, tailgating, outdoor barbecues, and more. The compact design of this flat top grill makes it easy to transport, and its heavy-duty construction is ideal for all your outdoor adventures.
Versatile Cooking
This griddle top can handle whatever culinary creations you whip up for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The rolled steel cooking surface allows you to cook traditional barbecue while also being ideal for making pancakes, veggies, and more.
Surprising Cooking Space
Make up to 14 burgers, 10 pancakes, or 60 hot dogs using this griddle’s 361 square inches of cooking space. Despite its compact design, this griddle is perfect for small families or groups.
Total Heat Control
Two independently controlled H-shaped burners ensure optimal heat distribution and even cooking on the griddle surface while allowing you to cook multiple foods at different temperatures simultaneously.
Innovative Grease Management
Deal with grease faster and with less mess using the Blackstone-patented Rear Grease Management System. Guide excess grease through the slot at the back of the griddle plate and into the collection cup for easy removal.

What customers say

2 verified voices
I purchased the 22-in Blackstone 2 burner grill the grill is extremely well made the only thing I did not like about it when I wiped it down ...
Trustedvia r/blackstonegriddle
Blackstone products are garbage. They are poor quality materials and their machining is even worse. Parts don't fit together, griddle part comes ...
Trustedvia r/blackstonegriddle

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