A compact 120 V griddle for a cafe, food truck or concession stand cooking a few orders at a time. It carries an ETL safety listing but no published sanitation listing.
Amazon $219
A plug-in 21 in griddle for small events and light cafe use. It is underpowered for a busy line and has no listing for an inspected kitchen.
- 21.5 x 13.8 inCooking surface
- 0.3 inPlate
- 1,600 WHeat
- ThermostaticControls
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Plugs into a standard 120 V outlet
- One-year warranty
- Adjustable thermostat up to 570 F
- Thin 8 mm plate and modest power for its size, so it slows down under a full load
- No safety or sanitation listing
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | VK818 |
|---|---|
| Cooking surface | |
| Cooking surface | 21.5 x 13.8 in |
| Cooking area | 297 sq in |
| Plate thickness | 0.3 in |
| Plate material | Steel |
| Heat | |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Heating power | 1,600 W |
| Controls | Thermostatic |
| Control range | 120 to 570 F |
| Electrical | |
| Voltage | 120 V |
| Build | |
| Outside dimensions | 21.6 x 16.4 x 8 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 43.2 lb |
| Parts and labor warranty | 1 year |
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