Presto 07061 22-Inch Griddle Review (2026)

Families of three to six who cook weekend breakfasts, grilled sandwiches, and quesadillas in volume are the ideal owners. Singles and couples will find it oversized, and precision cooks who want degree exact settings and a lid should choose the Zojirushi instead.

The 22 x 11.5 inch surface is the story: a full row of pancakes with bacon beside them, or a dozen eggs worth of space for a family scramble with vegetables. The Control Master heat control cycles to hold the dialed temperature across the session.

Owner reports describe generally even browning, with the usual advice to give the surface a full preheat and to expect the ends to run slightly cooler on maximum loads.

Removing the heat control and the snap off handles makes the base fully immersible, so a greasy breakfast cleanup is a soak and wipe instead of careful edge wiping. The slide out drip tray handles rendered fat during cooking.

Without handles, the stored length drops enough to fit many standard cabinets and large drawers, which owners cite as the reason this large griddle remains practical.

Against the Presto 07062 Tilt n Drain BigGriddle, the 07061 is smaller, 22 x 11.5 inches versus 22 x 15 inches, and lacks the tilt to drain feature. The Tilt n Drain suits heavier meat cooking and larger gatherings, while the 07061 is easier to store and simpler.

Against the BLACK+DECKER GD2011B, both are budget family griddles around 1500 watts. The BLACK+DECKER adds a warming tray and a two year warranty, while the Presto counters with immersible washing and removable handles, which most owners will value more than a warming tray.

The low profile design doubles as a buffet warmer and server, so the griddle can move from cooking to the table without a separate serving dish. Storage is the main ownership test: owners praise that removing the handles shortens the stored length enough for wide drawers and cabinets, and many store it flat. At the sink, some owners note the large surface is heavy to handle even though the base immerses for washing, so clear the sink before a greasy breakfast cleanup. At 6.5 lbs the unit itself is light for its size, but its 26.3 inch width with handles fitted is what your cabinet has to accept.