This Weber Flat Top Griddle Is so Cheap Right Now ($279), I Thought It Was a Typo

CNET

6 days ago

This is not a drill: Weber's three-burner flat top griddle is down to a laughably low $279 (normally $449) at Ace Hardware right now. Forget Amazon Prime Day -- well, except for these bangers -- this is the best summer grill deal you're likely to find all year.
Flat top griddles, made popular by brands like Blackstone and Weber have made big waves in the outdoor cooking space. They're loved by owners for both versatility and convenience. Griddles may take a smidge of maintenance to avoid rusting, but day-to-day use doesn't require scrubbing grates or picking food out from the grill's basin.
Read more: Griddle vs. Grill: Can a Versatile Flat Top Overtake Traditional Grates?
Another check in the advantages column for flat top grills is the ability to cook certain foods that you can't on a normal grill. I'm talkin' breakfast fare like scrambled eggs, pancakes, and bacon, as well as flaky fish that tends to break apart when sizzled over grates.
Yep, now you can even make bacon on the grill like you've always dreamed.
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Why this deal matters
I personally tested Weber's flat top griddle and, per the brand's high standards, this unit was well built and outperformed others in its price class. The ignition system worked every time, and the three burners distributed heat evenly across the flat top griddle. Assembly took about 45 minutes and the grill sports two handy prep shelves and rolls around on wheels if you need to move it.
Ace Hardware is selling Weber's premium griddle for just $279 -- A cool $170 off the normal price. Take a look at other retailers, and you'll see that this is a seriously good bargain on a seriously good griddle.