5.0 out of 5 stars It gets super hot, and the cast iron grill surfaces are ...

N.G. · August 25, 2016

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4.0 out of 5 stars Other than that it is a nice grill and cooks to perfection

L. · June 1, 2015

The top of the grill rests unevenly on the top of the paninis. If there is an adjustment for this it isn't clear. I would prefer that the top grill rest level on the sandwich...the front end seems to tip up. Other than that it is a nice grill and cooks to perfection :)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Panini Press

M.0.6. · March 21, 2025

Great product for commercial use - every panini has come out perfect !

5.0 out of 5 stars Last Panini Grill you will need

L.B.N. · December 26, 2013

I owned a Griddler before this and it was ok for home use EXCEPT when the coating began coming off of the aluminum grill plates. I wanted cast iron grill plates. This Panini grill has cast iron plates (require seasoning) and a dedicated circuit but that aside it will be a lifetime investment.I use my Panini grill as an indoor grill for way more than just sandwiches. I grill chicken breasts, beef and anything else I desire. Well built, HEAVY 45 pounds, well designed drip pan, and ample heat for anything you would desire to cook.

4.0 out of 5 stars Weighs about ten times what consumer models weigh.

S. · July 1, 2014

Amazing panini machine but takes a while to warm up and it weighs 45 pounds.

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid as a Rock

s. · December 18, 2012

This panini maker is awesome. Weighs a ton but that is because you get two solid cast iron grills top and bottom. This is heavy duty stuff. However, it does not take up more space than a regular grill because it is taller, not necessarily wider. After reading the reviews about snap on grills of others and losing heat top/bottom, there was no way I was going to chince on a non-commercial grill. This is the only way to go.

1.0 out of 5 stars Would not use in commercial application!

E. · September 11, 2016

Purchased 2 of these units in June 2016. I use them for my business because it states that these are "commercial" grade products. We used them for panini's and grilled cheeses in our food truck at events twice per week for three months . Last week, approximately three months after purchase, both units top plates stopped working! Some sort of short in the wiring, can hear sizzle and crackle like an electrical short. Have contacted Bolo about the issue, have not gotten a response about the problem yet. For the price of these units, if they last three months, definatley not worth the price. Bolo was kind enough to exchange the items, however, I received the replacements on Sept. 13th and now its Oct.28th and again these Items are already not working. This time the lower heating elements are not getting the lower plates hot. The top plates reach optimal cooking temps, while the lowers are still cool enough to touch. I have reverted back to using to really old presses to keep my business going. But this product should last longer than 6 weeks! This time I want something that lasts like its suppose to!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent grill

B. · November 27, 2013

I purchased this for use in our very busy café. It is a high quality product and feels like it will last for a very long time. It makes great grill marks in our paninis. For our install, I had a new dedicated 20A circuit run. Has been chugging along for 14 hrs a day for many months. Highly recommend.