These are lovely and colorful. They have a dip in the middle where the pattern changes (the light blue border) - they are not flat plates - which is fine but not as easy for all meals. I don't love them as much as the bowls (cereal and pasta) but I decided to get the salad plates, too. All in all, very lovely and haven't chipped as mentioned after a few months in use (3 of us with a 10yr old). Dishwasher safe.