The Best Nontoxic Pans Rated

With the new year here, you are probably writing down your New Year’s resolutions or thinking of ways to better yourself and your life. One of the top resolutions people make is to eat healthier in the new year. But, what about the vessels used to cook all those healthy meals? That may have you wondering what are the best nontoxic pans? So today I’m sharing the best nontoxic pans rated for home cooks!

Now, let’s be clear, my opinions are 100% my own and are not swayed by any of these brands! If you want to lower your exposure to harmful chemicals while cooking, let’s dive in to the best non-toxic cookware!

In This Baking Guide

• Testing 8 nontoxic cookware sets (from 5 brands)
• Rating system of 1 to 10 in four categories
• Pros and cons from testing
• Prices, colors, and options for each pan set to match your budget and kitchen

I tried out different nontoxic pans from 5 different companies (and 8 cookware sets) from Caraway, Green Pan, Carote, Our Place, and Viking all ranging in price, color, and style. What all these pans have in common is they are all nontoxic cookware, they are all nonstick cookware, and they are all oven-safe. So, which ones do I think are the best? Find out below.

I used a rating scale of 1 to 10 for four different categories so I could rate each pan with the same category. The categories I chose that are important to me when buying a pan set are: design, durability, nonstick, and feel.

While different companies have different no toxins claims, such as pfoas-free, no pfas chemicals, no ptfe coatings, pfos-free, and more I felt these things were kind of a draw. So, I added up my ratings for each category and gave each brand an average. So, see for yourself, the best nontoxic pans rated!

Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware Set

Rating: 9.8 / 10

• Price: $449 for a 10 Piece Set
• Free Of: PFAS their patented NoCo® tech delivers a true nonstick experience without coatings

Design 9.5/10

This Titanium Pan Set from Our Place in incredibly sleek, luxury, and modern. They make this set in three different classic options: chrome, chrome with gold (which is what I have), and brushed. The skillets are deep, which is a huge win in my book. The handles are thick and look (and feel) incredibly luxury. The lids have a modern handle on top too that's both unique and show-stopping!

Overall, we love the design of these pans. The only ding on the design side is that the small pot doesn't have a steam hole in the lid. So, if you cook rice often (like we do) you can't use this pot for that. They also don't have glass lids, so if you want to see inside, you won't get that with these.

Durability 10/10

This has been the most durable pan set! They have an aluminum core for fast, even heat, which is not a lie. I have noticed these pans heating up quicker (being at 8,000 feet in altitude where stovetop cooking is usually slower). So, that's a huge plus for me. And, I make my Homemade True Caramel often, which is heated over the stovetop for a period of time and this is the absolute best pan I've used for making caramel ever, that's saying a lot.

These pans have a really good weight to them. They are incredibly comfortable to hold and they just feels like you're holding a luxury high end pan. You can also use metal whisks and spatulas here as this is titanium! So, you can use any kind of utensil, silicone or metal, which is a huge bonus and gives this set more versatility. These are oven safe up to 1000°F (except gold handled ones at 750°F). They are also dishwasher safe, so there's no worry of messing up a coating if someone sticks it in the dishwasher.

Nonstick 10/10

These have been the top pans for nonstick by a long shot. They have an incredible titanium nonstick surface. I have cooked everything in these from eggs to marshmallows, Maple Turkey Breakfast Sausages and even used these for How to Cook Turkey Giblets for Dogs. Organ meats are something we cook in our house weekly for John John. And I usually make our Beef Liver for Dogs in either the Caraway skillet or the GreenPan and every time after cooking any kind of organ meat, those pans need to be soaked for a while. When I made the turkey giblets for John John last week and used this skillet, it washed out immediately! This is a huge bonus (you can even see in the video for turkey giblets how they are not staining the pan). Look how it cooks eggs below with just a little butter in the pan.

Feel 10/10

These pans feel like butter in your hands. The handles are rounded and thick and they are a heavy, luxury pan. These pans feel premium, expensive, and like they can handle anything! These are the most luxury feeling pans I've ever owned and the most comfortable pan to sauté a big skillet of veggies in or make Gingerbread Caramel Sauce in.

Extra Notes

Every pan comes with a lid in this set. This is something I love because not all pan sets have a lid for each pan. On many pan sets some lids will fit two different pans and companies just provide one lid. So, this is a luxury (because what if you're cooking with both pans, that need a lid!). This set also comes with two utensils, which is a nice added bonus, not all pan sets do this. Plus, these utensils have little slits in them, that sit right on the pans (to prevent them from falling in) which is a game changer!

The only real downfall is the pan set doesn't include their 12.5-inch skillet, you do need to buy it separately. But, after using these pans, Delaney said he needs the 12.5-inch skillet and didn't care that it was extra because they are the best pans we have now. That's saying a lot, as usually I am the “extra one” in the house and he usually wants for nothing, haha!

Our Place Essentials Complete Cookware Set

Rating: 9.6 / 10

• Price: $519 for a 17 Piece Set (also available in an 8 piece for $235, 11 piece for $329, and 21 piece set for $615).
• Free Of: Their non-toxic nonstick coating is made without PFAS, PTFEs, lead, or cadmium. “Made without forever chemicals.”

Design 10/10

The Our Place Essentials Complete Cookware Set in incredibly modern and simply gorgeous! They make this in four colorways: Cream (which is what I have), Char (basically black, which is so sleek, I kinda wish I had gotten this one, haha), Terracotta, and Blue Salt. So, you can definitely find a color that matches your vibe.

The design is modern, luxury feeling, and they are pans that you'll want to just leave sitting on your stovetop because they are so pretty. They also have some amazing features.

All the pots have a spout to easily pour from which sets them apart from all the pan sets I've reviewed. No other cookware sets have this feature. The 2-quart saucepan is my favorite as it is the ultimate hot chocolate pot as you can easily pour your cocoa right from the pot, no spilling ever. The Caraway and GreenPan pots do not have this spout, so that makes it difficult to pour things of this nature out of a small pot that you'd use for something like this. This is the only cookware set that does have spouts for pouring that I've tested so far, and it's a big win! And as someone who makes Chai Tea Hot Chocolate or Bone Broth Hot Cocoa daily in the winter, I'm smitten with this pot.

This pot is also our new favorite rice pot as it has a steam vent and this set comes with both a 2-quart and 3-quart 3-quart sauté pan with lids, so we can make rice in both!  The gold handles are study and I really like the sleek design of them, making them different than other cookware sets, but also easy to hold and use.

Durability 9/10

These are oven safe up to 450°F (glass lid only 425°F). They have stainless steel handles with silicone grips which makes them a step above just a standard stainless handle. This is a really nice feature that I really love.

I've cooked eggs, caramel, veggies, chicken, and meat for John John so far in these pans and they are holding up to everything! You can't use metal utensils here because they are nonstick ceramic, so you do need to be mindful of what tools you're cooking with. With that said, they can also scratch if metal gets them in the sink as well, so be careful of that!

Nonstick 10/10

These have been great so far for nonstick cooking! They have been easy to clean (hand wash only). I've made sausages and burgers and they have cleaned very easily so far with no soaking needed.

Feel 9.5/10

These pans feel like luxury when you hold them. They have a more modern design with the double rounded handle design and a silicone grip (which I really have come to appreciate), but it still feels luxury and sturdy. This cookware set is not the most heavy nontoxic ceramic pans, that is Caraway. They are similar to the weight of the GreenPan. If you want a heavier weight pan, the Titanium Pan Set from Our Place is my top pick!

Extra Notes

This is my favorite pan set that is nontoxic ceramic. So, if you are looking for a beautiful nontoxic ceramic cookware set that also holds up, this is my top choice. This pan set comes in different size options too. This allows you to get the size that works best for your kitchen and budget.

The spouts on the saucepans are the real win for this pan set, setting them apart. I also really love that this comes with a 12-inch skillet with a lid. And, the nesting stockpot with the strainer is also something unique and different that no other pan set I've reviewed has! We got rid of our regular strainer as we don't need it now. So that saved us space in the kitchen which is always a plus! And, there is a 4-quart saute pan with a lid, which is my favorite pan in this set as not all sets have a saute pan like this!

They also come with a modular storage system made from 100% recycled plastic. This is a really cool feature if you need or want something like this for your kitchen. This also makes them easy to have sitting on the counter or in walk in pantry as they are pretty enough to do that, and this gives them a home.

Caraway Enameled Cast Iron 12 Piece Cookware Set

Rating: 9.5 / 10

• Price: $1300 ($1005 on sale) for a 12-piece set, $695 for the 8-piece set and $1525 for the 16-piece set, and use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off!
• Free Of: PTFE, PFOA, PFAS, Lead, Hexavalent Chromium, Phthalates, Cadmium, Mercury, Antimony

Design 9/10

Caraway does it again, their design of these Cast Iron Enameled Cookware Set is just gorgeous! I love that this enameled cast iron set doesn’t look like everyone else’s. Instead of stainless steel knobs, they have cast iron handles with a nice grip. The look is different, modern and totally chic!

They have 6 beautiful colorways to choose from. I have the cream because you know I love a white pan! But the light mist was calling my name too, it’s simply stunning! You’re sure to find a color that speaks to you. 

These cast iron enameled pans don’t require seasoning, and they’re ready to use. This aspect of the design makes them ready to use immediately and it’s a convenience that I love. 

I wish the handles of the skillets were a bit thicker. Because this is a heavy weight pan, this isn’t as comfortable to grab, especially with the weight of the pan. And, the small saucepan lid does not fit on the small skillet, so the 8-inch skillet doesn't have a lid option (which is a bummer if you're making grilled cheese).

Durability 10/10

Caraway offers a lifetime warranty on these pans, so this completely warrants the price tag, in my opinion. This cookware is oven safe up to 500°F. And they have excellent heat retention and even cooking. They are also scratch resistant, I haven’t had a scratch yet. 

I’ve baked Sourdough Irish Soda Bread, Organic Brownies with Bone Broth, cookie skillets and so much more in these and everything has come out perfectly. I really love baking bread in the Dutch oven as it produces a really nice crust! It’s become my go to for breads like Lemon Rosemary Sourdough Bread.

Nonstick 10/10

They have a 3-layer, non-toxic enamel coating, which is nonstick if you grease or oil it well. I only cook with butter or olive oil, and I’ve had no issues with sticking at all. Compared to their classic nontoxic pans, this skillet is much higher rated (in my opinion)! These have cleaned really well so far. 

Feel 9/10

These are a heavy weight pan, obviously, because they are cast iron! So, this is expected. They have a great weigh to them. My only thing is that the handles on the skillets are somewhat flat and thinner, so gripping a heavy skillet is not the most comfortable compared to thicker handles. 

Extra Notes

This nontoxic cast iron cookware set is more expensive, but has a lifetime warranty, which is amazing. So, if you want to invest in cast iron pans that you know will last, this is a great bonus. Plus, I have a Caraway discount for you, use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order on Caraway. 

They also have a grill pan in this set, which is amazing! I love using this for chicken or Greek Beef and Lamb Kafta Kabobs in the colder months when I want a nice sear and grill marks, but it’s too cold to fire up the BBQ. And it's perfect for getting grill marks on a hot dog for the perfect shot! Overall, we're super happy with this pan set and would highly recommend it.

Our Place Cookware Duo Set

Rating: 9.5 / 10

• Price: $215 for a 7 piece set 
• Free Of: PFAS (including PTFEs and PFOAs), lead and cadmium

Design 9/10

The Our Place Cookware Duo Set is a classic pan set and design. The Always Pan was their first pan that Our Place developed and then added on the Perfect Pot. The design is clean, minimal, and modern. If you are looking for gold, stainless steel, or other fancy handles you won’t find that here. This pan set is more about function and looking good at the same time. 

The Always Pan has a nesting spot for a Beachwood spatula that it also comes with so that’s a nice design feature as it holds your spatula in place when cooking. This skillet is also incredibly deep, which is a huge plus! I hate it when skillets are shallow as I fling food everywhere and that does not happen here. So big points for me!

Both pans also have a spout which is such a nice feature! This is not common on many pan sets but really sets these apart as you can pour anything out easily. Both pans also come with a lid, which is such a nice feature. This isn’t my favorite design as I usually lean towards a prettier pan, for lack of a better word! So, this part is purely preference. 

Durability 10/10

These pans are made with an aluminum body for fast, incredibly even heat distribution. This is not a lie. I made my Everything Bagel Turkey Breakfast Sausages in this and these cooked up so incredibly evenly, where in other pans I have had them burn on the sides or on portions. I’ll be cooking sausages in here every week now. These are also oven safe up to 450°F.

Because these have a nonstick ceramic coating, no metal can be used. So, be careful when choosing utensils or when you have them in the sink. These are also not dishwasher safe.

Nonstick 10/10

These have been so good for nonstick. The breakfast sausages I usually make weekly have turned out great every time in this pan and it washes out in minutes. With Caraway and GreenPan I do need to soak the pans for a little bit. 

Feel 9/10

These are lightweight pans, especially compared to the Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware Set, the Our Place Essentials Complete Cookware Set, or the Caraway Cookware Set. So, if you are looking for a lighter weight pan set, this is a wonderful choice. I personally like a heavier pan for most things, but it’s also great to have this option too.

Extra Notes

This is a smaller pan set, with just 2 pans—a skillet and a pot. So, if you have a smaller kitchen or don’t have a lot of space for pans, this is my top choice as these two pans can really do it all. This set comes with a steamer basket too! And, it even comes with two wood utensils that are safe on the pans which as an added bonus. 

The spouts on the pans are a huge plus for me as it makes cooking easier. The skillet is also incredibly deep which is just icing on top of this cake. These are lighter weight pans, so this can be a plus if that’s what you’re looking for. Even as someone who likes a heavier pan most of the time, I also like having a lighter weight option too for certain things.

Caraway 12-Piece Nonstick Ceramic Cookware Set

Rating: 9 / 10

• Price: $399 for a 12 Piece Set (they also have 16 piece, 24 piece, and 31 piece sets) and you can use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off on Caraway
• Free Of: PFOAs, PTFEs, PFAS, lead, cadmium and other toxic materials that can leach into your food

Design 10/10

Caraway has my heart with design. They were the first pans I bought after we built our house and I had a brand new kitchen to stock. So, I’ve had years of use with these pans and they have had some wear and tear. They have amazing colors and I love their stainless steel handles and modern look.

Durability 8/10

These pans are durable, but they can scratch and burn easily on the outside. They have a really good weight to them, they are comfortable to hold, and don’t feel light weight or cheap in any way. The problem lies with the frying pans burning on the bottom. This ruins the beautifully colored pans! I don’t seem to have problems with the pots as we’re mostly boiling water in the pots or making rice, but the frying pans get ruined very quickly. These pans are oven safe up to 550°F.

Nonstick 8/10

Yes, their pans are nonstick, but not completely. I’ve gone through a couple frying pans in the few years. You're not supposed to use high heat, I know you’re supposed to cook on medium heat with these, they say it all the time.  But, I have a gas stove and I do cook on medium heat. So, I don’t know if my range is just hotter than they are expecting it to be because it's gas? But, there’s issues with sticking on the frying pans. Not on any other pan — just the frying pans! I find myself using other fry pans now and really just using the Caraway pots.

Feel 10/10

These pans feel really nice when holding them, they feel luxury and expensive. They have a good weight, the handles are round and easy to grip. I enjoy cooking pasta, potatoes, and soups with these pans. Other things like burgers, sausages, eggs, I use the Our Place skillets instead.

Extra Notes

Every pan comes with a lid in this set. This is key as even all the frying pans come with a lid, even if you buy the set. Not all pan sets have lids for frying pans, so this is a huge plus that Caraway does. The downside is these lids are solid, so you cannot see inside them. So you have to remove the lid to check your food if you are using a lid. Like when I'm making Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Popcorn or Rosemary Sea Salt Popcorn, it would be nice to have a glass lid to see the popcorn. But, it's still okay.

The outsides of the pans will burn and stain easily, mainly the frying pan. I have the cream, so it's a very light color, so I could be experiencing this more than if you had black, navy or green maybe. But Delaney jokes that if you just look at the Caraway pan, it burns, haha. So, while they’re beautiful pans, they don’t really stay pretty for long. I even have two frying pans so I can keep one nice and use it only for photos or shoots, and my other one is definitely not very pretty anymore!

We also have the Caraway 3-quart saute pan in stainless steel, which we adore. I make John John's sweet potatoes in this pot every single week as I can use my stainless steel potato masher in here and mash them up. This is also a great caramel making pot as it conducts heat really well. This has held up great, no burning or scratches! This I would recommend 10/10, but I haven't gotten a stainless steel frying pan to try yet.

Viking PureGlide Pro 10 Piece Cookware Set

Rating: 9 / 10

• Price: $799 for a 10 piece set
• Free Of: Chemical-free, made without the use of PFAS or chemical coatings.

Design 8/10

The Viking PureGlide Pro Cookware Set is the most classic designed stainless steel looking pans. The outside of these pans are stainless steel and the nonstick coating is made of titanium. They look incredibly sleek and will fit into any kitchen. They really remind me of restaurant quality pans, like I had pans like this when I owned my bake shop. 

Most of the pans in this set have a lid, but not all of them. And the 10-inch skillet doesn’t have a lid at all. So, that’s a big miss. All the other cookware sets have a lid that fits for every single pan (even if it’s a shared lid), except this one. And I use a 10-inch skillet a lot and always need a lid, so I was bummed about this.

There also is no 12-inch skillet in this set. You do have to purchase it separately, but it doesn't even come with a lid either. There is also no spout for pouring on any of these pans. The saute pan though is a really nice pan and it's my favorite pan in this set! Not all sets have a saute pan like this, so this is a bonus.

Durability 10/10

These pans are a “hardened, titanium surface is 3X harder than stainless steel”. So, you can use any utensils, including metal utensils, with this cookware. This is a big plus, as it makes it super easy and there's no worry about scratching or using the wrong utensil. These pans are also oven safe up to 600°F.

These pans also have a lifetime warranty, which is huge! They are basically saying, these are the only pans you’ll need and if something happens, we got you. So, let’s put our hands together for Viking on that! 

Nonstick 10/10

These are really great as far as their nonstick capabilities go! With these being titanium, this surface cleans incredibly well and we haven’t had anything sticking here so far yet. 

Feel 8/10

Love the weight of these pans, they are a heavier pan (which you know I love!). But, the handles are a little thin and not as comfortable for the weight of the pan. With these pans being similar to the Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware Set (as far as them both being titanium pans) the Our Place handles are much more luxury and easy to hold and grip for the weight of the pan as they are thicker and rounder. This is personal preference, but my opinion here! 

Extra Notes

I love that these stainless steel pans are titanium as this is very durable and incredibly nonstick. I also love that Viking does a lifetime warranty on this pan set, this is such a pro! These pans can fit seamlessly into any kitchen and design, they are a true classic. The biggest miss here is that the 10-inch skillet doesn’t have a lid at all. And, the set doesn't come with a 12-inch skillet. You can purchase it separately, but also no lid is available.

These are also pretty expensive, being one of the most expensive pan sets. But, they do have a lifetime warranty, so I feel like charging a premium price is worth that. However, after testing this titanium pan set and comparing it to the Our Place Titanium Pro Cookware Set I feel that the Our Place scores higher due to price, thicker more comfortable handles, and their titanium coating has a texture to it that I feel is superior in design and nonstick. But, if you want a more classic look and a lifetime warranty, then this is your cookware set! 

Carote 14-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set

Rating: 9 / 10

• Price: $199 for a 14 Piece Set (but always seems to be on sale for around $80 to $100 on Amazon)
• Free Of: PFOA, PFOS, cadmium, lead, and the most harmful chemicals

Design 9/10

I love the design of the Carote 14-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set. They are very modern! I love that they have glass lids so you can see what you are cooking. Each lid also has a steam hole and rubber around the edges so it seals in nicely.

This set that I have has gold lid knobs and partially gold handles with the other part of the handle being rubber. This is different from all the other cookware sets I've reviewed, making them easy to grip, hold, and prevents them from getting hot. You do need to screw on the handles and knobs when you get them, it comes with a screwdriver. But, for the price, this really isn't a big deal.

I bought the taupe in this cookware set, but they also make these in black, baby blue, light pink, mint green and wine so you can definitely find a set that matches your vibe. This set has a 9.5-inch fry pan and an 11-inch fry pan, but no 12-inch fry pan. Also, the 11-inch fry pan doesn't have a lid. But, this set does have a 3-quart saute pan, which is one of my favorite pans! Not all sets have this.

Durability 9/10

As far as nonstick and cleaning go, these have held up. You can't use metal on these pans because of the nonstick coating, so be careful there. These are a lighter weight pan and the handles are screwed on. So, they could loosen over time, and you'd just have to tighten them. I haven't had an issue with that just yet, but if this is your only cookware set and you use them multiple times a day, I could definitely foresee this happening.

These pans are also dishwasher-safe, though I haven't tested that as I never put any pans in the dishwasher. I'm always hand washing pans as I just feel it's better to do so. It does not say if these pans are oven safe, but since they have rubber handles, I would say no. So, if you're looking for an oven-safe cookware set, this isn't it.

Nonstick 10/10

These pans are really good in the nonstick department! When I cooked my Everything Bagel Turkey Breakfast Sausages in them, they cleaned in just a minute, it was so fast and easy. Where with the Caraway fry pan or GreenPan, I have to soak this and let it sit for a while before I can clean it completely. Also, Delaney puts an ungodly amount of cheese in his pasta, and he cooks it in a pan and that literally sprayed right out! 

Plus, I have since gifted this pan set to my dad as they are very lightweight, which is great for an older crowd. Last week when we were visiting, he made pancakes, commenting on how he didn't even need to grease the pans, which he was so incredibly shocked by! And, my dad, a baby boomer who's weight conscious but loves food is always trying to cook with less, so he was very excited about this.

Feel 8/10

These are a lighter weight pan, so if that's what you're looking for you will be very happy about that. These may be the lightest pans of all the ones I have tested. They feel very nice for the price. I wouldn't call them luxury because they are so lightweight, but they also don't feel cheap either as the lids are very nice and a bit heavier. But, you all know I prefer a more heavy weight pan! I also prefer a pan where it's welded together for the feel.

Extra Notes

This is a really good price for what you get. If you are on a budget this pan set is much less than all the other brands, and I feel they are comparable. They also throw in two silicone utensils with the pan set which is just an extra bonus. You do have to screw together the handles and the kobs, it comes with a screwdriver. But, for the price, I'm not really mad at this

Also, this may seem weird, but Delaney and I both swear that water boils faster in these pans above all else. Because we are at 8,000 feet in altitude, water does boil slower up here so I always plan and put on water well before it’s needed. When I did my usual water boiling time with these, I was surprised it was boiling way faster!

They do say something about even and fast heating in their marketing pitch, and that is not a lie! This small pot has a lid, with a glass top, which has become my favorite for making Easy Bone Broth Rice.

I also love that this pan set comes with a 3-quart saute pan too. Not all pans set come with this. The Our Place Essentials Complete Cookware Set comes with this pan and so does the Viking PureGlide Pro also has this size too if this pan size is important to you.

Lodge Seasoned Cast Iron 5 Piece Set

Rating: 8.75 / 10

• Price: $99.90 on sale on Lodge
• Free Of: Nontoxic cookware made without PFAS and seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil

Design 8/10

The Lodge cast iron cookware set is a classic. If you’re looking for no fuss, simple and clean design that will never go out of style, this is it. Black, cast iron, simple.

There’s no lid for the small skillet in this set, which is a bummer as I love making grilled cheese in this as it browns them so well, but I have to use another lid from another set when I want to do that so the cheese melts. 

Otherwise, this set is pretty classic. It comes with a 5-Qt Dutch oven with a lid that’s also fits the large skillet. And it comes with a 10-inch griddle pan, which is something that most other sets don’t include. It doesn’t have a small saucepan though, so if you need a 2-Qt or 3-Qt pot, you’ll have to buy this separately. 

Durability 10/10

These are cast iron pans so they are incredibly durable! You can cook with these on any stovetop, in the oven and even on your grill or campfire! That makes these super versatile. Cast iron will basically last forever too, so if you want something that’s built to last, this is it. 

Nonstick 9/10

Cast iron is pretty great in the nonstick category. You do have to make sure you are greasing pans well in general. But, I haven’t had any issues with sticking if I grease this well. I have had some issues with cheese sticking on the sides where I needed some elbow grease to remove it, but it did come off. 

Feel 8/10

Cast iron pans are pretty heavy in general. And I love a heavier pan. But, I do wish the handles were a bit thicker for the weight of the pan. Some of the other pan sets have thicker more comfortable handles like the Our Place and Caraway options. 

Extra Notes

This cookware set is seasoned with 100% natural vegetable oil. So, if you are avoiding seed oils or don’t want to use them, then that’s a big red flag. I wish this was olive oil or coconut oil instead.

This cookware set is incredibly well priced for what you get. It’s just under $100 and you get almost a complete set (with the exception of the small saucepan as I noted above). If you’re on a budget, this is a really great investment especially since it’s so durable and will last for a very long time.

GreenPan Reserve Ceramic Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set

Rating: 8.75 / 10

• Price: $642 for a 10 Piece Set
• Free Of: PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium

Design 8/10

I love the design of the new GreenPans Reserve! They look pretty and modern and they come in a slew of different colors. You can find one to match your kitchen and style! The only downfall is the frying pans are very shallow. I am quite frequently flinging food out onto my stovetop if the pan is full (and let’s be real, it's always full). So, that’s a big downside in the design for me as I’m always cooking a lot of food and I hate cleaning the stove after cooking. They also don’t have lids for the frying pans which is a big miss in my opinion, I need lids for all pans!

Durability 9/10

The durability of these pans is okay. It’s a lighter weight pan than the Caraway pans, so if you don’t want a heavy pan, then that’s a huge bonus as this one still feels like you can cook anything in it, but it’s very light weight even though it looks heavy. I have the black right now, so I haven’t had any issues of the bottom of the frying pans burning. But, I also bought a large skillet in the cream and the color has held up well (better than Caraway). These are oven safe up to 600°F.

Nonstick 9/10

These have done fairly well in the nonstick category, and at this point I’m just referring to frying pans because all the pots themselves were equal in their nonstick properties. And this is a huge shocker to me as I had the GreenPan Venice Pro Stainless Steel Healthy Ceramic Nonstick Pan Set many years ago that was complete garbage. They were terrible, so that’s when I bought Caraway!

So, honestly GreenPan cleaned up their pans because I was so skeptical to try these again. And Delaney was livid that I actually bought these as he hated the old GreenPans so much, haha. But, I am happy that I did! I do have the black and also a large cream skillet I bought separately (it has a lid). And, I can tell you that this cream skillet has stayed so much cleaner than my Caraway and it's more nonstick.

Feel 9/10

The feel of this pan is lightweight. At first, I thought it was very lightweight as I was so used to my Caraway pans, but after trying some others, I feel it’s middle of the road. So, if you’re looking for a beautiful lighter weight pan, then this is it! I prefer a heavier pan, as I think it feels more premium and just stronger, I guess.

Extra Notes

The lids on this set are clear glass, that’s a huge bonus as you can see inside the pots. So, I really like this. But not all pans in the set have their own lid. The frying pans are shallow, so if you are constantly filling the pan, it can be annoying as food can fall out easily. And these pans are one of the most expensive. I don’t believe they are worth the price tag of being the second most expensive pan set. I’d much rather spend money on Our Place than these. But, on the other hand, if you’re looking for a specific color with gold handles, then this is your pan set!

Bottom Line

The bottom line is no pan set is going to be perfect! But, these pans are all nontoxic and they are all somewhat nonstick. My top pan choice is Our Place, because I love the way they look, how heavy they are, and they are the best nonstick of all. Both their titanium and nonstick ceramic cookware sets are my favorites I have. If you want a specific design or color, you may want to go with another cookware set.

My second choice is Caraway, even despite the fry pans not being the best. I love their small pot for rice making, their design, and the way the pans feel when I hold them. And, if you're on a budget, the Carote is a really good deal for your money!

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