Our Place Cookware Review: Style & Substance
Our Place has built a following around well-made kitchen tools that are versatile and easy to care for. Some popular options include a 10-in-1 nonstick pan that can both steam and braise, a clever toaster oven that adds steam for crisp outsides and soft centers, and a Traditionware line that features more specialized tools that are used in traditional cooking in different regions of the world. While they offer specialized tools, Our Place is focused on tools for cooks who want fewer pieces that are well made made with thoughtful design details.
The Our Place kitchen lineup
Our Place offers tools and accessories for the stove, the countertop, and the table. Cookware like the Always Pan family and the Perfect Pot focus on ceramic nonstick cooking surfaces, and the newer versions are also oven safe. For the countertop, small appliances are designed to replace several gadgets in an effort to reduce the clutter we all battle against in the kitchen. Wonder Oven is both an air fryer and toaster oven with steam injection, while The Dream Cooker can act as either a pressure cooker or a slow cooker. Tableware includes pieces that celebrate worthy food cultures and help you enjoy them authentically. The aesthetic is soft and minimal across the lineup, with colors and shapes that look modern and feel well made.
Design and materials
Our Place took the challenge to make one pan or one appliance do the work of many in an effort to reduce cost and clutter and to save precious space in the kitchen. Handles are comfortable and lids have a domed profile to boost interior volume and improve circulation. Pans have a ceramic nonstick surface that is marketed as free of PFAS and made from a sand-derived base. The new Titanium Always Pan Pro adds a no-coating surface for people who want high heat performance without added chemicals. Appliances use enamel-like finishes and simple dial or button layouts that keep the aesthetic clean and the learning curve low. Accessories are a big part of the Our Place system that help expand what a single piece can do without crowding cabinet space.
Traditionware
Traditionware is the name Our Place gives to their products that help support traditional cooking with cultural roots. It is handmade in Morocco, shaped to trap steam, and sized to sit on the Always Pan. There are seasonal artist editions that put the story right on the table. If you like pieces in the kitchen that start conversations at dinner, this is where the brand feels the most unique and the most personal.
The best all-rounder: Always Pan 2.0
Always Pan 2.0 summarizes the brand in a single piece. Fry, sauté, steam, roast, bake, braise, and more with just one pan and a lid. The updated body is induction compatible and oven safe, making it a great worry-free option. The ceramic nonstick is called Thermakind and aims for longer life with proper care. The clever built-in spoon rest and nesting steamer basket add day-to-day utility. For average meal prep it covers eggs, fish, dumplings, and reheats with ease. It is not meant for metal utensils or screaming high heat.
The Always Pan 2.0 handles everyday cooking without any fuss. Shallow frying is easy and the eggs slide out with a little butter. Steaming dumplings with the basket insert is second nature and it is easy to get them right. The lid traps steam so rice and simmered beans are easy to get right.
Ceramic nonstick can lose glide if overheated or scratched, so as long as you're mindful of this the pan may outlast the rest of your kitchen. Keep temps at medium or lower, add a little fat before heating, and wash by hand with a soft sponge. Avoid sprays. Use silicone or wood tools. If you want a pan for cast iron level sears look at the Titanium Always Pan Pro for a no-coating option.
To extend the life of the non-stick surface, warm the pan for a minute on medium with a small splash of oil or butter before food goes in. Use silicone or wood tools and avoid aerosol sprays. Hand wash with warm water and a gentle sponge. Let it cool before cleaning. If something sticks to the pan, soak it for a few minutes and it will release (do not scrub it). Store the pan with a soft pan protector if you stack the pans when you store them These habits are simple, but they make a big difference in how long a ceramic surface stays slick, and it applies to all ceramic cookware.
Victoriously versatile: Wonder Oven
Wonder Oven is a compact toaster oven that also air fries and adds steam during cooking. There are six modes: air fry, bake, toast, roast, reheat, and broil. Steam infusion helps keep the interior moist if desired which solves a common air fryer complaint. Preheating is quick and there are two levels inside the oven so you can run a protein and a side both at the same time. The trays have a ceramic-coated surface that is easy to clean. This appliance shines in small kitchens and is great for cooks who need more oven space to make more dishes. It's also great for those times you want to keep the main oven off during hot days. The larger family size version adds three racks for batch cooking. The Wonder Oven puts a hard crust on fries and chicken thighs while keeping the inside tender. When using it for toast, toast is even across the slice and a bit of steam can be added to keep the inside soft.
Our Place: A great value
At full price, Our Place sits in a premium-mid tier. Extra value comes from the fact that many of the tools offer multiple functions, and the design also adds value in that you will actually enjoy seeing it in your kitchen every day. The value gets even better when you buy bundles, with real savings on a pan and pot set or an oven with its rack system. The Always Pan 2.0 is available as a bundle with a fry pan plus steamer in one. The Wonder Oven replaces a basic air fryer and a toaster and it adds steam. If you already own a full set of stainless and a convection oven you may not need the overlap.
If you're starting new, Our Place offers some great kitchen tools that look great and serve multiple functions well. If you want a single hero piece, you can start with the Always Pan 2.0. It can take care of breakfast and weeknight dinners with a small footprint. Add the Tagine if slow simmered stews and braises call your name and you like a piece with a story. If you want a counter upgrade that changes how often you cook, put the Wonder Oven at the top of your list. It heats up fast and keeps food moist when cooking, which makes leftovers better and frozen staples more interesting.
The bottom line
Our Place leans into fewer things that do more, all while looking good and being well constructed. Some of the pieces want gentler heat and need a little extra care, but this is true of anything that looks and works this good. Start with one hero piece and build from there, and we think you will find Our Place cookware to be the kitchen tools you reach for day in and day out.
