Anolon Advanced Nonstick Hard-Anodized Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set Reviews



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Love this Cookware - Review written on September 06, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

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This product may be a little heavy for the elderly or very young but because of the material it's made of it will last for a very long time. It cooks evenly and cleans very well. It's perfect for flat top cooking surfaces. I am very satisfied and recommend this cookware.
Very happy with purchase! - Review written on May 17, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

After searching the internet and reading tons of reviews, I finally decided to splurge on the Anolon Advance 12 pcs set. Up until this purchase I have gone through 3 or more very cheap cooking sets and was ready for something of quality and endurance.
I have had this set now for 7 months and love it! I have not had any problems with the coating scratching off...though I am careful not use metal utensils when cooking with them. They clean up very well and easy by hand and I have had no problems with anything sticking.
I liked the set so well after just one months use that I put down the griddle pan and the grill pan on my Christmas wish list! My husband got them for me and I use them often! The very large lid that fits the deep frying pan can be used to cover the grill and mostly cover the square griddle! I also use the lids on the pots to cover my frying pans when needed.
The only thing I had to get used to was the heaviness of the pans. They are somewhat heavy. Not nearly as bad as cast iron, but definately more so than my cheap pans. Fortunately, most of the larger pieces come with two handles. This makes it a lot easier to work with. Not really a complaint...it showes they are higher quality, just thought I would mention it.
I would highly recommend this product to anyone!! Just be sure to search the net for the best deal/price!
-L.Garrett-
Pots & Pans - Review written on May 17, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

Heavy construction, very good non-stick coating (I hope it proves to be durable), fairly even heat distribution, the lids seal tight. A good choice for the home cooking enthusiast without the "loony tune" price.
Must-have cookware - Review written on April 11, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

We purchased this set a month ago and are totally impressed with it. It has replaced all the pots and pans we have had simply because after cooking in these, we just don't want to bother with the others.
I was a little apprehensive about the fact that since it is non-stick and you're not supposed to use high heat, I will have a problem with browning meat and such. But, I was wrong. This cookware does an excellent job of browning without having to resort to high heat and you don't have to constantly watch over it to prevent burning.
As others have said, you actually see a difference in your cooking - for the better.
It is completely worth the price and I will definitley be buying more Anolon cookware in the future.
great cookware set, only which it were dishwasher-ready - Review written on April 02, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I've been married many years and my wife constantly wants new cookware. (she does all the cooking)
Every time we buy some, copper-bottom, stainless steel, non-stick, etc....she finds something to complain about.

also we have a gas stovetop that heats in a ring at the outer edge of most pans, so things like chicken breasts and pork chops tend to burn with aluminum pans near the flame while remaining uncooked in the center of the pan.

so we got copper-clad stainless steel pans to solve that problem....then the stainless steel warped after a while and was a complete headache to clean up. Also the edges were very thin and the pans got dents in them, etc.

then we got another brand of aluminum anodized stainless stell cookware. it was on one of those "ridiculously great" cookware deals that you see all of the time. well the anodize suface started scraping off after about six months and the outside of the pans got a milky-white oxidation residue on them. also the pans were hardly nonstick for an anodized surface.

then we tried a teflon coated surface but we had concerns about toxicity (the fumes from a hot teflon pan have been demonstrated to kill pet birds). Also fried chicken breads just looks and taste really odd with a teflon nonstick pan. All white and smooth looking..... very weird.

pretty much everything sucked one way or another and almost none of it was as good at pots and pans were in the "old days"

However, I have to say that she *loves* this new analon cookware set. We wish we would have had the foresight to purchase the Anolon titanium series instead as it is dishwasher safe.
but these pans and pots are great. Nice and thick, the lids fit well even after banging them around. The chicken breaks and pork chops brown nicely....the cook very evenly, and they are actually nonstick.... pretty amazingly so for anodized aluminum.

I don't think you can go wrong with this set. Don't make the same mistakes I did and end up buying a half dozen other sets first.




The handles are comfy and easy to grip, and the larges ones have double handles for lifting heavy items. great stuff all around.
VERY NICE - Review written on March 28, 2008
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Rating: 4 out of 5

I have been using these pans for a few weeks now. I love the sizes of the pans offered in this set - no more having to split up large batches! Clean up is amazingly easy too!!
BEST EVER !! - Review written on March 07, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I have been using my new Anolon Advanced set for 2 weeks now and do not know how I lived without them !! The 12 pc. set has every pan size you need, and the stock pot is a generous size. I also bought the meatloaf pan and a few cookie sheets. The meatloaf pan is a dream, the grease dripped to the bottom through the holes and it was the best meatloaf I've made in years, what an ingenious design. I could go on and on about the better taste of the food to the price to the quality.... I highly recommend this set and brand for new to seasoned cooks !! I researched all the top brands before purchasing this one, and I made the best choice.
Cookware - Review written on March 06, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

My wife and I said we would buy some professional cookware once we
put a new kitchen in our home. This cookware is exactly what we hoped it would be. The non-stick surface is excellent. The cookware heats evenly
on our gas cooktop. Clean up is a breeze. I would recommend this cookware to anybody.
Very usable set - Review written on February 18, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

this set has a great range of pots for every day use and the exterior finish
seem more durable then other lines. Handles are comfortable and are easy to grip.
Love this set - Review written on February 01, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

My old cookset, Lifetime Cookware "waterless stainless steel" at $400 in 1972, lasted almost a lifetime (36 years), and I was afraid I couldn't find another I liked as well. This Analon Advanced is even better!! I was worried when I read the enclosed instructions saying not to use any higher heat than MEDIUM. But the large pot actually boiled water for noodles FASTER at the medium heat than my stainless steel at high heat. Clean up is terrific!
Worth the Wait - Review written on January 27, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

I had a set of pans I bought in 1968 before I was married. They lasted me 30 years I didn't want to give them up. I went online to get the Wolfgang Puck cookware. I was so disappointed the first time I used them. They had a no return policy. I was very shocked at the lack of quality in this product, I will never use them again. So, I decided to buy one pan, use it for a year then buy the full set. This was a smart decision. I truly love these pans and beleive they will last me a long time. They are easy to clean and most of all food cooks evenly with no hot spots. They are a valueable tool in the kitchen and a pleasure to use.
Fantastic quality & easy to clean... - Review written on January 25, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

This set has been wonderful. The quality is fantastic and they are soo easy to clean... almost no effort due to the great non-stick surface. We were in dire need of replacement cookware after the set we received at our wedding got to be nearly 8-years old.
Outstanding Value!!! - Review written on January 23, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I purchased the 12-piece Anolon Advanced cookware set as a last second gift for my wife. Sometimes she doesn't understand the value in buying a quality product. I was about to buy this same set for nearly twice the price but got it for $199!! When we received it, she and her mother that was in town, absolutely loved the look, quality, variety and how smooth and evenly it cooked. It cleaned extremely easy, too! I would highly recommend this Anolon cookware to any and everyone!
Great Cookware - Review written on January 19, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is a great quality cookware set at a great value. Only had it two months but very pleased. Works fine on a smooth top stove
This set is great! - Review written on January 17, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I'm by no means a great cook, but the difference between cooking with this set of pots and pans and my previous set is unbelievable! They heat evenly when cooking, no more half burned dinners.

Worth every penny!
The best set yet. - Review written on January 15, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

For the price ($190) this is by far the best set my wife and I have used. Even at $400 this would be a value.

The set is so easy to clean - inside and out - and she thinks that the food actually tastes better coming out of these pans than the last set we had (C.E. from QVC).

The only thing my wife did not like about this set is that it didn't come with a small sauce pan, but we remedied that by buying the butter warmer and the 1.5 qt sauce pans at LNT.

I would not hesitate to recommend this set of pans to anyone.
great cookware - Review written on January 14, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

It's hard for me to believe that I've been cooking with inferior cookware for 50 years. This is the best I've ever used and believe me I cook a lot! Sure wish I'd had it to cook with in the past. I got the big sautese pan with the set but didn't think I'd use it much, it has now become my favorite. Just don't over heat them and I'm sure they'll last forever. It does take a while to heat them up as they are very thick but they heat very even too, way beyond the burner size.
Great product.
can't say enough good things about these!!!! - Review written on January 13, 2008
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Those are great quality cookware. I use them on a daily basis and could not be happier with them. What I appreciate the most is that nothing sticks to the bottom of these, no even boiling milk. In the past, I'v used caphalone, but heating milk on a stove always follows tough cleaning of the pot afterwards. With these, the burned milk on the bottom simply lifts off as one piece with a rinse of water.

Anolon Advanced 12 Piece Cookware 81959 is the very best!! - Review written on December 30, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I bought this set for myself for Christmas and it is by far the best cookware that I ever purchased. It's easy to cook in and very easy to clean. My husband is starting to cook with this new set and he just loves it. My daughter purchased this set about four months ago and I cooked with it at her house. I knew right then and there that I wanted this great cookware set. I gave it five stars and would give it more if I could! I highly recommend this set to anyone that is looking to purchase a new cookware set! Thank you Amazon for the great price and quick delivery!!!
Great Cookware - Review written on December 27, 2007
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Rating: 4 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

Have been completely satisfied with this cookware. It has to be washed by hand(No dishwasher) but it is so easy to clean since even the outside is nonstick, it isn't a problem. The set price was an excellent value. Cooks well too.
Analon cookware - Review written on December 23, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Aging wrists and strength in hands necessitated disposing of our All-Clad cookware and the Anolon cookware has proven an excellent choice: light weight, good grip handles(on utensils too), a breeze to clean up with both sides coated, even cooking surface and no fear burning bottom of pans. roast pan and rack easy to handle......worth every cent.!!!!
Good Set of Cookware - Review written on December 17, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
4 customers found this review not to be helpful.
I'm sure this will be a very good set of cookware, however, the reason we bought these pans was because we have owned a Analon "professional" for a few years now, NOW! that is the greatest cookware pan we've ever had, I thought I was buying "professional" when I bought this set, but these cost more, so perhaps they should be better. I would still have been more satisified if I would have got the professional series of cookware. Not to sell this set short, like I said I'm sure they should be equal, if not better, I guess time will tell.
GREAT INVESTMENT - Review written on December 11, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I received the Anolon Advanced 12pc. cook set as an early Christmas gift from my husband and I absolutely love them. I have a ceramic top stove and cant use cast iron pans so I love the fact that these pans actually have some weight to them. The heat distribution is excellent and clean-up is a breeze. I have owned other top name brand pans and I have to say I like these better.
quality cookware - Review written on December 01, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
2 customers found this review helpful.

Had this set for about a year now. One or more pieces used every day. It's holding up extremely well. I'd buy again.
So far, impressed with this Anolon set - Review written on November 24, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

My wife and I researched cookware sets for over a month. Finally we decided to purchase a more expensive set made by the most renowned name in pots and pans in the $250-$400 price range (I will withold the name of the manufacturer here as it isn't important). After cooking in 3 of their pots and pans the first evening, we returned the set the following day because of the way insides were tarnishing and almost looked like they were rusting.
We came here to Amazon and saw the reviews on this set and decided to purchase it from Amazon that night. Over the last 6 weeks, we have enjoyed everything about the Anolon pots and pans including the nonstick surface and the clear covers. An added bonus has been the durability of the finish on the outside, which still looks as good as it did the day we unboxed it all. May sound like a dumn thing to mention, but if you look at most of the other black pots and pans in stores, you will see how easily the display models can be scratched - and usually are very scratched, even though they haven't been used in a kitched yet.
These pots and pans have all the bases covered, inside and out including the clear cover. It's unbelievable to think we saved $100 returning the other set and have a set now that so far seems to be both less expensive and better.
The best!! - Review written on November 02, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I looked around and researched A LOT and this is by far the most well thought out cookware available. The Cuisinart and Emirlware are ok, but the handles and lids get really hot and the nonstick coating wears off quickly. Spend the extra and get these. They will last a LONG time!!! I was really impressed by the quality and customer service of Analon as well. I dropped one of my lids and it had a little ding. I called customer service and they sent one out free of charge. Nice!!
Nothing better. - Review written on October 10, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
3 customers found this review helpful.

I bought this set of cookware after checking out Circulon and Calphalon sets and what I noticed was that this set feels better made. I got the 12 piece set and actually added a few more pieces to it afterwards because its well put togther cookware. I purchased the 1 1/2 quart pot , the Wok and the 12" griddle. This stuff cooks well and goes from stovetop to oven no sweat. The no-stick surface cleans up easily. Good stuff.
Superior - Review written on October 09, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Superior build quality. Heat spreads evenly. Simple to clean. Well thought-out cookware set. Good stuff. Very nice.
Perfectly satisfied - Review written on August 09, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I am absolutely satisfied with the Anolon Advanced set. Everything is sturdy, easy to clean, attractive, great price. Very happy.
Analon Advanced Cookwear - Review written on July 27, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
1 customer found this review helpful.

I highly recommend the Analon Advanced cookwear. The cookwear is truly non-stick, but has excellent weight, and holds heat beautifully.
Great - Review written on July 24, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

In short, these are great. They are heavy so they stay on the stove. Cooks evenly and cleans easily. They are a little big for my apartment cabinets but thats ok. The set could use a stir-fry. So far no quality problems.
Look no further! - Review written on July 18, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5
11 customers found this review helpful.

This is an absolutely fantastic cookware set...love it, love it, love it!! I researched a long time before deciding on this set of cookware and boy, did I make the right decision! Food cooks quickly and evenly, and clean-up is a snap. I also love the glass lids so I can see the food as it's cooking. As the manufacturer recommends, I do not put this cookware in the dishwasher, but clean up is so fast and easy, I don't mind washing them by hand at all! Anolon cookware is highly recommended by Consumer Reports, too, which definitely was a factor in my decision. You can't go wrong with this set; it's a great product for the money. I even purchased an array of Anolon cooking utensils as well, and I love them equally as much! After years of inexpensive, mismatched, low quality cookware and utensils, it's wonderful having these great Anolon products in my kitchen!
Great cookware - Review written on July 05, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

Actually I bought this for my wife for Christmas but I have used it (honest) and have found it really is nice to cook when you have good cookware. The non-stick really is and it cleans very fast and easy.
Very Happy - Review written on June 10, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

I bought this cookware set to replace a T-Fal set I had for 10 years. I did a lot of research including reading Consumer's Reports, visiting local stores to see the products in person and reading many many reviews on the web. I decided on this set and could not be happier. The set arrived in perfect condition and the quality is top notch. I have been using the set for about 1 month now and am very pleased with the performance. They cook beautifully and are a pleasure to clean. As other's have said, you can just wipe them out. I have not used all the pieces yet, but I look forward to years of top notch performance from this set.
Anolon is awesome! - Review written on June 02, 2007
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Rating: 5 out of 5

This is a fabulous cookware set! They heat evenly. The pot and lid handles can be handled without pot holders, which is very convenient as I can never seem to find one when I need it. The glass lids are a very nice feature also. The only drawback on this set is that the pieces are a little heavier than I'm used to, but they are still well-worth their purchase!