Best panini presses 2021

This five-in-one wonder works as a panini press, contact grill, full grill, full griddle or half grill/half griddle. The floating lid cover adjusts to different food thickness, so is great for huge Scooby snack subs. You can double your cooking area by opening the press up, giving you both sides to griddle on -- a handy almost 200 square-inch cooking surface. The 11-inch by 9-inch cooking plates are reversible -- ridged on one side and smooth on the other -- and are removable so you can either wipe them down or put them in the dishwasher. The selector knob lets you choose the grill or griddle function. Once you've chosen your role, it then gives you adjustable temperature control.

The Dash Mini is precisely that, measuring in at a compact 5 inches by 6 inches by just 2.8 inches and weighs just over a pound. This makes it perfect for dorm rooms, shared kitchens, office lunchrooms, and even camper van living. Adding to its appeal, it's available in a range of colors -- light blue, pink, red, silver, black and white -- which means you can pick a shade to suit your decor. The dual cooking surfaces are non-stick and wipe clean, and it comes complete with its own recipe guide for mini-meal inspiration.

This panini press made the list for its all-round good specs, its stylish chrome looks and two special features that set it apart from rival models. This Hamilton Beach option can be stored upright, which is handy for people with limited cupboard or counter space. The other functionality we love is the lid action. It can flip open, it can be used as a floating lid, perfect for cooking paninis and other toasted sandwich products, but it also can be locked open. This means you can use this to heat or re-heat pizza, and make open-faced style bread products, like bruschetta.

Nobody wants a panini maker that leaves them with a giant mess to clean up. The George Foreman panini press delivers a great option that is affordable, and easy to clean once you finish cooking. It measures at just 12 x 12 x 6.5 inches, and features removable grill plates which are dishwasher safe! It features new heating elements to get you cooking faster than ever, and at under a pound is easy to pull out from storage when you want to use.