I haven't used a griddle before and wasn't sure how easy it would be to cook with this but I absolutely love it. Being able to use both sides is great and after cooking sausages, bacon, tomatoes, you name it, it was pretty easy to clean and also doesn't take up a lot of space when using and storing away. My husband hasn't complained about anything I've made so far (he's polite but honest when it comes to food) so this is a great addition to our kitchen.