If you're on the market for a panini press, Breville's line is something you should look into. Not only do they look sleek, but they're also very functional and popular among consumers. They have three main panini presses / grills and customers rate them all very high. Even Oprah named the Breville panini press as one of her favorite things - twice!

Breville does likely have what you need when it comes to a panini press, but before you purchase any press or gill, there are a few things to consider. Because there are so many options, you want to make sure to think about what you want your machine to do. You could just get a panini press that only presses panini sandwiches, or you can get a full grill / griddle that can do a variety of things.

The full grill / griddles can allow you to cook bacon, eggs, pancakes, burgers, chicken, veggies and basically anything else you can think of. While they are very convenient and versatile, they are also much bigger and pricier. It's worth it if you're going to use it a lot for those things. But if you're just going to use it as a panini maker, then you'll want to think twice about getting one of these.

Do you want a larger press / grill so that you can cook more on it? Or do you want something small and compact that doesn't take up much counter space? The smaller presses can usually fit two sandwiches, while the bigger versions can fit four. If you have a family to cook for, it may be a better idea to get the larger version. But, if you don't have much counter space, then the smaller version could be a better choice.

Some panini grills have removable plates and some have plates that are fixed in place. Many customers prefer the removable plates since they can easily take them out and wash them in the sink or throw them into the dishwasher. Some customers don't mind the fixed plates though and say they're easy to clean up. (Just wet a paper towel, and wipe it off when it's still warm. Then finish with a more thorough wash when it's cool.)

Once you consider price, size and what it can do, you'll see that when it comes to purchasing a panini press, Breville has what you need. They have a few different options that will most likely fit with what you're looking for. There are many good panini brands out there, but Breville panini makers do seem to be the most popular, and customers are very happy with them. And that is the best endorsement of all.