You already like the look of Our Place and want to know which piece to buy. The answer depends less on color than on three things: how many people you feed, whether you need a pan or a pot, and how you feel about a ceramic coating that wears with use.
So this page compares different pieces, not colorways. We also say plainly where the brand falls short, including what a long-term review found about the coating.
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Quick verdict: which Our Place pan to buy
The Always Pan 2.0, 10.5-inch suits most one- or two-person kitchens, as long as you accept that its ceramic coating wears. A long-term review of an earlier pan reported sticking after about six months. If that puts you off, choose the coating-free Titanium Always Pan Pro. For family soups and pasta, buy the Perfect Pot.
Five Our Place pieces at a glance
| Our Place piece | Surface | Size | Best for | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Our Place Always Pan 2.0, 10.5-inchBest overall
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Thermakind ceramic | 10.5 in., 2.6 qt | Everyday one-pan cooks | View on Amazon |
Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, 10.6-inchBest if coating wear worries you
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Titanium, coating free | 10.6 in. | Cooks tired of worn coatings | View on Amazon |
Our Place Perfect Pot, 6.5-quartBest for big batches
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Thermakind ceramic | 6.5 qt | Soups, beans, pasta | View on Amazon |
Our Place Dual Handle Always Pan, 4.25-quartBest for serving at the table
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Thermakind ceramic | 4.25 qt | Oven-to-table meals | View on Amazon |
Our Place Mini Always Pan, 8.5-inchBest small pan
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Thermakind ceramic | 8.5 in. | Eggs and small meals | View on Amazon |
Our picks for the best Our Place pans
1. Our Place Always Pan 2.0, 10.5-inch – The Pan Most Buyers Mean
This is the pan most people picture when they search for this brand. It is 10.5 inches across and holds 2.6 quarts by the listing, so it sits somewhere between a skillet and a shallow saute pan. Our Place includes a steamer basket that doubles as a colander, a beechwood spatula and a domed lid that vents.
It leads because it fits the most kitchens, not because the coating will last. The surface is Our Place’s Thermakind ceramic, and ceramic coatings wear. Read the coating section below before you buy. Keep the heat at medium or lower, skip metal tools, and treat this pan as something you will replace sooner than bare steel.
Why we like it
- Deep enough to braise and shallow enough to fry
- Steamer basket and spatula come in the box
- Works on induction, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | PAN.AP2.ESN.BLUAU |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Thermakind ceramic nonstick |
| Size | 10.5 in., 2.6 qt |
| Listed weight | 4 lb |
| Oven limit | 450°F |
| Cooktops | All, including induction |
| Dishwasher | Not stated on this listing |
| Included | Lid, steamer basket, spatula |
Why we recommend it
One or two people who want one pan on the stove for most weeknight cooking and accept a coating that has a working life.
Skip it if you want decades from a pan. Our picks list a coating-free titanium version further down for that reason.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Does several jobs with one lid
- Steamer and spatula included
- Induction compatible
Cons
- Ceramic coating wears, per the review we read
- Too small for a family batch
2. Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, 10.6-inch – No Coating to Wear Off
Our Place built this one to answer the complaint about the ceramic pans. The maker describes a tri-ply body with a stainless exterior, an aluminum core and a titanium cooking surface, sold as coating free. It says the pan takes metal utensils, the dishwasher and even steel wool, which the ceramic line does not.
A PureWow writer used one for a month and found it heated evenly and cleaned up easily, though the handles got hot and the mirror exterior wanted gentler care. PureWow says some items it covers may be gifted, and one month says little about long-term release. The listing title says 1000°F for most colors and 750°F for this gold finish.
Why we like it
- Titanium surface, sold by the maker as coating free
- Metal utensils and dishwasher allowed, per the maker
- PureWow writer reported even heating over a month
Key specifications
| Model | PAN.TIP.ESN.GLDAU |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Titanium, no coating, per the maker |
| Size | 10.6 in. |
| Listed weight | 3.4 lb |
| Oven limit | 750°F in gold, per listing; 1000°F other finishes |
| Cooktops | All, including induction |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
| Included | Lid, spatula |
Why we recommend it
A cook who has already worn out a ceramic pan and wants the Always Pan shape in something built to resist scraping.
Skip it if you want the easiest egg release at low heat for the least money. The ceramic version is the cheaper way in.
Pros and cons
Pros
- No coating to chip, per the maker
- Handles metal tools and scrubbing, per the maker
- Fully clad tri-ply
Cons
- Long-term release is not yet well documented
- Handles can get hot, per PureWow
- Steamer basket not listed as included
3. Our Place Perfect Pot, 6.5-quart – The Family Soup Pot
The Perfect Pot is the brand’s stock pot and light Dutch oven in one. It holds 6.5 quarts, weighs 5.37 pounds by the listing, and has a lid with a built-in strainer so you can drain pasta without a colander. Our Place says the coating is the same Thermakind ceramic used on its pans.
It is a lot lighter than enameled cast iron, and that is both its appeal and its limit. A pot this light will not hold heat through a long braise the way iron does. Use it for soups, beans, pasta and rice, and look at our Dutch oven guide if slow braising is the main job.
Why we like it
- Strainer built into the lid
- Light for its capacity, per the listing
- Oven safe to 450°F, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | POT.PPT.ESN.BLUAU |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Thermakind ceramic nonstick |
| Size | 6.5 qt |
| Listed weight | 5.37 lb |
| Oven limit | 450°F |
| Cooktops | All, including induction, per title |
| Dishwasher | Not stated on this listing |
| Included | Lid, spatula |
Why we recommend it
A household that cooks soups, pasta and beans by the pot and wants something it can lift easily when full.
Skip it if you braise for hours. A thin aluminum body does not hold heat the way cast iron does.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strain through the lid
- Easy to lift
- Large enough for a family
Cons
- Same wearing coating as the pans
- Not a true substitute for cast iron
4. Our Place Dual Handle Always Pan, 4.25-quart – Wider, With Two Handles
This is a braiser rather than a skillet. The listing describes a 13-inch cooking surface, two handles and a tempered glass lid, and it holds 4.25 quarts. The two handles make it easier to carry to the table or lift from the oven than the long-handled pans in this brand.
Check two numbers: the pan is oven safe to 450°F, but the glass lid stops at 425°F. It uses the same ceramic coating, so the same wear advice applies. Its listing also has placeholder dimension data, so measure your oven against the 13-inch surface plus handles and do not trust the size field.
Why we like it
- Wide 13-inch surface, per the listing
- Two handles for oven-to-table moves
- Glass lid lets you watch without lifting
Key specifications
| Model | Not reliably stated |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Thermakind ceramic nonstick |
| Size | 4.25 qt, 13 in. surface |
| Listed weight | 4.7 lb |
| Oven limit | 450°F; lid 425°F |
| Cooktops | Gas, electric, induction |
| Dishwasher | Not stated |
| Included | Glass lid |
Why we recommend it
The cook who makes one-pan chicken and rice for four, then carries the whole pan to the table.
Skip it if you want a pan you can toss food in with one hand. There is no long handle here.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Room to brown without crowding
- Easy to carry with two hands
- Visible cooking through the lid
Cons
- Lid has a lower heat limit than the pan
- Listing dimension data looks wrong
5. Our Place Titanium Perfect Pot Pro, 6.75-quart – The Coating-Free Pot
The pot version of the titanium line holds 6.75 quarts and weighs 7.25 pounds by the listing. Our Place describes fully clad stainless steel, aluminum and titanium, and says metal utensils, abrasive scrubbing and the dishwasher are all fine. The title gives 1000°F as the top heat, 750°F for the gold finish.
We read a month-long review of the titanium pan but none of this pot, so its case rests on the maker’s description. It weighs about two pounds more than the ceramic Perfect Pot, and a silicone spoon replaces the beechwood spatula in the box. For stock and pasta, a plain clad stainless pot from another maker can do the same job.
Why we like it
- Tri-ply with a titanium interior, per the maker
- Metal utensils allowed, per the listing
- Large family capacity
Key specifications
| Model | POT.TPT.PRO.CRMAU |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Titanium, no coating, per the maker |
| Size | 6.75 qt |
| Listed weight | 7.25 lb |
| Oven limit | 1000°F; 750°F gold |
| Cooktops | All, including induction |
| Dishwasher | Yes |
| Included | Lid, silicone spoon |
Why we recommend it
Someone who liked the Perfect Pot idea but wants a surface the maker says can take metal tools and scrubbing.
Skip it if you cook mostly water-based food. Release matters less there, and a plain stainless stockpot may suit you as well.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Larger than the ceramic pot
- Dishwasher and metal tool safe, per the maker
- Clad body
Cons
- Rests on the maker’s description
- Heavier than the ceramic pot
6. Our Place Mini Always Pan, 8.5-inch – Eggs and Small Sides
The Mini is the same idea scaled down to 8.5 inches, and the maker pitches it for eggs, sauces, grains and small meals. It weighs 2 pounds by the listing. Lid and spatula come with it, but unlike the 10.5-inch pan, the listing does not include the steamer basket, so do not assume it strains or steams the same way.
A pan this size suits one person or a dorm or apartment kitchen. It also makes a sensible second pan if eggs are the reason you want ceramic, because in the review we read eggs were the food singled out once the surface aged. Replacing a small pan costs less than replacing a large one.
Why we like it
- Small enough for one or two eggs
- Lid and nesting spatula included
- Same oven limit as the larger pan
Key specifications
| Model | PAN.MA2.ESN.BLUAU |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Thermakind ceramic nonstick |
| Size | 8.5 in. |
| Listed weight | 2 lb |
| Oven limit | 450°F |
| Cooktops | All, including induction, per title |
| Dishwasher | Not stated |
| Included | Lid, spatula |
Why we recommend it
A solo cook or a small apartment kitchen, or anyone who wants a dedicated egg pan in this style.
Skip it if you cook for three or more, because the surface fills quickly.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Small and light
- Comes with a lid
- Induction compatible
Cons
- Wearing coating
- No steamer basket listed
7. Our Place Mini Perfect Pot, 2.75-quart – A Small Saucepan With a Strainer
This works as a small saucepan. It holds 2.75 quarts and has the same straining lid as its big sibling. The listing text says 3.3 pounds while its data field says 4.59, which may include packaging, so we show both and note the mismatch.
It handles rice, oatmeal, sauces and a small batch of beans. Nothing about it needs a ceramic surface for boiling, so if you want it mainly for water, a stainless saucepan will outlast it. It earns its place when you make sticky things such as rice and cheese sauce, where release matters.
Why we like it
- Strainer in the lid
- Small-batch size
- Works on every cooktop, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | POT.MP2.ESN.STMAU |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Thermakind ceramic nonstick |
| Size | 2.75 qt |
| Listed weight | 3.3 to 4.59 lb, listing conflicts |
| Oven limit | 450°F |
| Cooktops | All, including induction |
| Dishwasher | Not stated |
| Included | Lid, spatula |
Why we recommend it
A cook who wants a small pot for rice and sauces that drains without a colander.
Skip it if you mostly boil water and eggs. Stainless does that without a coating to look after.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strain through the lid
- Handy size
- Induction compatible
Cons
- Listing gives two weights
- Coating wears as on the pans
8. Our Place Cookware Set, 13-Piece – All Four Core Ceramic Pieces
The set bundles the Always Pan 2.0, the Perfect Pot and both minis with spatulas and spoons, and weighs 21.3 pounds in total by the listing. Lids and utensils count toward the total, which is how four pots and pans reach 13. All pieces are oven safe to 450°F.
Buy this only if you are sure you like the brand, because all four pieces share one coating and will age around the same time. Our ceramic cookware guide covers other makers, and it is worth reading before you commit a whole kitchen to one surface.
Why we like it
- Four core cooking pieces
- Matching lids and utensils
- Stacks to save space, per the maker
Key specifications
| Model | CKW.CWS.BDL.STMAA |
|---|---|
| Coating or surface | Thermakind ceramic nonstick |
| Size | Always Pan 2.0, Perfect Pot and both minis |
| Listed weight | 21.3 lb |
| Oven limit | 450°F |
| Cooktops | All, including induction |
| Dishwasher | Not stated |
| Included | Lids, spatulas, spoons |
Why we recommend it
Someone equipping a small kitchen from scratch who has decided on this look and this coating.
Skip it if you only cook in one or two pans most days. The piece count includes lids and utensils.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One coordinated kitchen
- Stacks together
- Covers most jobs
Cons
- Every piece wears on a similar schedule
- Piece count includes utensils and lids
Which Our Place piece suits which cook
If you cook for one or two and want a single pan, buy the Always Pan 2.0. If you cook for a family, the Perfect Pot and the Dual Handle Always Pan are the sizes to consider. Eggs and small sides point to the Mini. And if you have already watched a ceramic pan lose its release, skip ceramic and look at the Titanium Always Pan Pro or the Titanium Perfect Pot Pro.
What a long-term review says about coating wear
This is the part to read before buying. Minimalist Baker bought an Always Pan in August 2020 and used it almost daily. In a February 2021 update, the authors wrote that after about six months the coating wore off and most foods, especially eggs, started sticking even with a little oil. They said the post was not sponsored. That pan was bought years before this listing, so it may not be the 2.0, and one household is not a survey.
We could not open the owner review pages we looked for, so we don’t cite them, and our search turned up no controlled durability test of the 2.0. Treat any lifespan figure with care. We don’t have one.
Care that may slow the wear
Minimalist Baker advises medium to low heat, no metal tools and no abrasive sponges, and it recommends hand washing even though it says the pan is dishwasher safe. Those habits are sensible for a coated pan. They won’t stop wear altogether, so plan on a working life rather than a lifetime.
Where Our Place falls short
The shape is the selling point, and you are paying for it. A multi-job pan does each job less well than a dedicated tool: it won’t sear like cast iron or hold heat through a braise like a heavy pot. If you want ceramic without the styling, compare GreenPan and Caraway in our ceramic cookware guide. If you want a surface that doesn’t wear out, plain carbon steel or cast iron has no coating to lose, with more upkeep.
On the claims, “toxin-free” and “non-toxic” appear in the listings. What the maker specifically says is that Thermakind is made without PFAS, including PTFE and PFOA, lead or cadmium. We report that statement as the maker’s and don’t add to it.
How we picked these eight pieces
We pulled every piece from Amazon’s listing data and kept only different pieces, not colors, in stock with a new lead offer from the Our Place storefront. Exact listings on our other pages were avoided; the Always Pan 2.0 and Perfect Pot appear in a different color from pages that already cover them, because they are the core of the range. We read Minimalist Baker’s long-term post and PureWow’s review of the titanium pan. We could not open Food with Feeling or Thingtesting, and Homes and Gardens did not load in a readable form, so none of those are cited. We searched the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database by brand and got no Our Place entries. We have not used these pans ourselves.
Our Place questions, answered
Is the Always Pan vs Perfect Pot choice about size?
Mostly. The Always Pan is a wide, shallow pan for frying and sauteing, and the Perfect Pot is a tall pot for soups, pasta and beans. If you can only buy one, choose by what you cook most often.
How long does an Always Pan coating last?
We have no reliable figure. Minimalist Baker reported sticking after about six months of near-daily use on a pan bought in 2020. Heat, tools and washing can all change the result.
Is the titanium version really nonstick?
Our Place calls it coating-free nonstick, and PureWow’s writer found food released easily over a month. We did not read a long-term test, so we can’t say how it behaves after years.
Can I use metal tools on these pans?
Not on the ceramic pan, by the guidance we read. The maker says metal utensils are fine on the titanium pieces, though PureWow’s writer still felt uneasy using a metal spatula.
Do Our Place pans work on induction?
The listings on this page say yes for each piece.
Our final pick for one pan on the stove
For most cooks, buy the Always Pan 2.0 and treat it as a pan with a working life. If coating wear is what put you off, spend more on the Titanium Always Pan Pro. Compare other makers in our ceramic cookware guide and the ceramic Dutch oven guide. And if tonight is not a cooking night, see Julia’s menu and call to order.