When my mom asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told her that I wanted a panini press. I've wanted one for awhile, but knew my husband wouldn't let me buy one since he knows I'm a kitchen gadget junkie with limited space in my kitchen because of my addiction, so I figured I would go around him...

Heats up very quick! The non stick surface is a breeze to clean! Never had an issue! Built to last!

This unit is just about exactly what I was looking for!

I love my panini grill I just wish it had an off and on switch.

Convenient; Easy To Use; Sturdy Handle; Well Built / Quality

No off and on switch

"I made lunch on the Toast and Melt yesterday after bringing it home. It heats quickly, produces a beautiful even browning and doesn't squash the sandwich flat, unlike some others. I particularly like the ability to set the height of the top plate to accommodate different types of bread.

Top gear

Cooks nicely. Easy to clean and store. Best sandwich maker on the market.

Though it seems like a quality grill, the cleaning features were not as expected. When I ordered it I saw reviews talking about the removable grill plates that were dishwasher safe. The BSG520XL does NOT have removable grill plates.

I love this sandwich press. We had the exact same one back home in Australia (mum has had it for 10+ years and it always worked like a charm). Always makes consistent toasted sandwiches and is just delicious!!!