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Our Place Review 2026: Are the Always Pan, Perfect Pot and Appliances Worth It?

A detailed comparison of the Our Place Always Pan, Perfect Pot, Wonder Oven Pro and Dream Cooker, including prices, materials, care, warranties, shipping and the 100-day trial.

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Updated December 3, 2025
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We may not have personally tested every product. This review is based on official product information, product specifications and comparative research. It is not medical advice.

Our Place Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan 10.5 inch in black
Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan 10.5”. Official Our Place image.

Our Place is a design-focused kitchen brand best known for the Always Pan. Its current US range extends across ceramic and titanium cookware, stockpots, cast iron, tableware, kitchen tools and countertop appliances.

This review compares four products that represent the current Our Place lineup in 2026: Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan 10.5”, Ceramic Nonstick Perfect Pot 6.5 qt., Wonder Oven Pro and Dream Cooker. We examine current prices, materials, cooking functions, care requirements, warranties, shipping and the 100-day trial.

Kitchen-safety note: Ceramic nonstick cookware should not be heated empty or exposed to unnecessarily high heat. Pressure cookers and countertop ovens require the clearance, steam-release and cleaning procedures specified in their manuals.

Four standout Our Place products

1. Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan 10.5” — $135

The Always Pan is the product most closely associated with Our Place. It combines a deep sauté-pan shape with a lid, steamer basket and nesting wooden spatula.

  • Best Always Pan use: eggs, sauces, sautéed vegetables, pasta, shallow frying and one-pan meals.
  • Price checked: $135 for the standard 10.5-inch size.
  • Capacity: 2.6 quarts.
  • Weight: approximately 3.9 pounds with the lid.
  • Construction: cast-aluminum body, stainless-steel base and Thermakind ceramic nonstick coating.
  • Included accessories: modular steam-release lid, stainless-steel steamer basket and nesting beechwood spatula.
  • Cooktop compatibility: gas, electric and induction.
  • Oven rating: up to 450°F.
  • Always Pan warranty: three years, plus a 100-day trial.
  • Main Always Pan trade-off: it is hand-wash only, needs low-to-medium heat and should not be used with metal utensils or aerosol cooking spray.

2. Ceramic Nonstick Perfect Pot 6.5 qt. — $149

Our Place Ceramic Nonstick Perfect Pot 6.5 quart in pink
Ceramic Nonstick Perfect Pot 6.5 qt. Official Our Place image.

The Perfect Pot is a lightweight stockpot and Dutch-oven alternative with a self-basting lid and integrated straining function. Its 6.5-quart capacity makes it better suited to soups, pasta and family-size recipes than the Always Pan.

  • Best Perfect Pot use: soup, stew, pasta, braising, roasting and larger one-pot meals.
  • Price checked: $149.
  • Capacity: 6.5 quarts.
  • Weight: approximately 4.5 pounds with the lid.
  • Body material: aluminum with ceramic nonstick coating.
  • Lid system: self-basting steam-release lid with built-in strainer.
  • Included utensil: notched beechwood spoon.
  • Cooktop compatibility: all common cooktops, including induction.
  • Perfect Pot warranty: three years, with a 100-day trial.
  • Main Perfect Pot trade-off: it does not provide the heat retention or high-temperature durability of a heavy cast-iron Dutch oven and requires careful hand washing.

3. Wonder Oven Pro — $325

Our Place Wonder Oven Pro in Blue Salt
Wonder Oven Pro. Official Our Place image.

Wonder Oven Pro is a digital countertop air-fryer and toaster oven with a stainless-steel interior, quartz and stainless heating elements and steam-infusion capability.

  • Best Wonder Oven Pro use: households wanting one appliance for air frying, baking, roasting, toast, reheating and low-temperature tasks.
  • Price checked: $325.
  • Capacity: 30 liters.
  • Temperature range: 80°F to 450°F.
  • Timer range: 30 seconds to 24 hours.
  • Cooking functions: air fry, bake, roast, toast, broil, dehydrate, proof and reheat.
  • Steam infusion: accepts a small amount of water after preheating to help retain moisture.
  • Included inserts: bake pan, air-fryer basket, wire rack and crumb tray.
  • Wonder Oven Pro warranty: one year, with a 100-day trial.
  • Main Wonder Oven Pro trade-off: it is a large countertop appliance, accessories require hand washing and multi-level cooking may still require tray rotation.

4. Dream Cooker — $199

Our Place Dream Cooker in Blue Salt
Dream Cooker. Official Our Place image.

Dream Cooker is a six-quart multicooker built around pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing and keeping food warm. Its control system emphasizes time, temperature and mode rather than a long list of recipe presets.

  • Best Dream Cooker use: stews, beans, grains, braised meats, broth and make-ahead family meals.
  • Price checked: $199.
  • Capacity: 6 quarts, with brand positioning for up to nine cups of rice or eight servings of stew.
  • Power rating: 1,200 watts at 120 volts.
  • Main modes: Pressure Cook, Slow Cook, Sauté/Sear and Keep Warm.
  • Pressure levels: low, medium and high.
  • Steam release: automated hands-free release under supported settings.
  • Inner pot: aluminum with ceramic nonstick coating.
  • Dream Cooker warranty: one year, with a 100-day trial.
  • Main Dream Cooker trade-off: the appliance is not dishwasher safe, occupies a meaningful countertop footprint and has fewer named presets than many competing multicookers.

What makes Our Place different?

Our Place combines multifunctionality with a strong visual identity. Colors, rounded silhouettes and integrated accessories are designed to make products attractive enough to remain on the stove or counter.

The brand also emphasizes cookware made without PFAS, including PTFE and PFOA, and without lead or cadmium in the listed ceramic nonstick system. These material exclusions do not remove the need for proper heat control and routine coating care.

Always Pan versus Perfect Pot

The Always Pan is shallower and more maneuverable. It is better for frying, sautéing, eggs and recipes that require frequent stirring or flipping.

The Perfect Pot offers 6.5 quarts of capacity and taller sides. It is better for boiling pasta, soup, stock, larger braises and roasting a whole chicken.

The two products overlap, but they do not fully replace each other in a busy kitchen. Buyers with limited storage should choose according to the recipes cooked most often.

Ceramic nonstick versus traditional PTFE nonstick

Our Place uses a ceramic nonstick system rather than a PTFE-based coating. It is marketed without PFAS, PTFE, PFOA, lead and cadmium.

Ceramic nonstick can provide excellent initial food release, but its performance is sensitive to heat, abrasive cleaning and residue from cooking sprays. It should not be assumed to remain equally slippery indefinitely.

How to protect the ceramic coating

Use low-to-medium heat because the aluminum body heats quickly. Never preheat an empty pan for a long period.

Use wooden or silicone utensils and a small amount of high-smoke-point cooking oil. Avoid metal tools, aerosol sprays, scouring pads and harsh abrasive cleaners.

Hand washing requirements

The Always Pan and Perfect Pot are not dishwasher safe. Let them cool completely before washing with warm water, mild soap and a soft sponge.

Do not leave the cookware fully submerged. Dry it thoroughly before storage, especially around the handle and lid components.

Can the Always Pan replace ten pieces?

The ten-function description refers to activities such as braising, searing, steaming, straining, sautéing, frying, boiling, baking, serving and storing.

It does not mean the pan matches the performance of every specialized skillet, wok, stockpot, roasting dish and deep fryer. It is a space-saving generalist rather than a universal replacement.

Perfect Pot versus cast-iron Dutch oven

The Perfect Pot is substantially lighter and easier to lift. Its ceramic surface is convenient for starches and easy cleanup.

A heavy enameled cast-iron pot retains heat more effectively and is generally better for high-heat browning and long oven braises. The right choice depends on weight tolerance and cooking style.

Wonder Oven Pro versus a full-size oven

The countertop chamber preheats a smaller air volume and can cook small meals efficiently. It is useful when turning on the main oven would be excessive.

A conventional oven remains better for multiple large trays, tall bakeware and holiday-size food. The Wonder Oven Pro should be viewed as a compact secondary oven rather than a complete replacement for every household.

Eight Wonder Oven Pro functions

Air Fry and Roast prioritize circulating high heat. Bake uses more conventional oven behavior, while Broil concentrates heat from above.

Proof and Dehydrate extend the low-temperature range, and Reheat is intended to refresh leftovers without the texture produced by a microwave.

Steam infusion in practice

The oven accepts one or two teaspoons of water after preheating under the company’s instructions. The goal is to introduce moisture during cooking.

This feature does not turn the appliance into a pressure steam oven. Excess water or incorrect placement can create mess and should be avoided.

Wonder Oven Pro cleaning

Unplug the oven and allow it to cool fully. Wipe the interior and exterior with a soft damp cloth and avoid steel wool.

The bake pan, basket, rack and crumb tray should be removed and hand washed. Grease buildup near heating elements can create smoke and odors.

Dream Cooker versus a traditional slow cooker

Dream Cooker can pressure cook for speed or slow cook over several hours. It also allows browning directly in the inner pot before pressure or slow cooking.

A basic slow cooker is simpler and often cheaper, but it cannot deliver the same rapid pressure-cooking option.

Pressure-cooking speed claims

Our Place states that pressure cooking can be up to 80% faster than traditional slow-cooking methods. This comparison depends on the recipe and the time required for preheating and pressure release.

Total meal time should include pressure buildup, active cooking and depressurization rather than only the programmed cook time.

Hands-free steam release

Automated steam release reduces the need to handle the valve directly. Users should still keep faces, hands and cabinets away from the steam path.

Never force the lid open while the cooker remains pressurized. Follow the manual when cooking foamy foods or recipes that may require natural pressure release.

Dream Cooker cleaning

The current product page states that the appliance is not dishwasher safe. Avoid abrasive cleaners and allow all pressure components to cool before cleaning.

The condensation collector, lid area and sealing components require regular inspection because food residue can affect pressure operation.

Countertop space

The Wonder Oven Pro measures approximately 16.75 inches wide, 13.25 inches deep and 13 inches tall. It also needs ventilation around the appliance.

Dream Cooker is approximately 15.2 inches tall and 12.4 inches in diameter. Measure cabinet clearance before ordering either product.

Warranty differences

The ceramic Always Pan and Perfect Pot carry three-year warranties. Wonder Oven Pro and Dream Cooker have one-year limited warranties.

The shorter appliance warranty is important because electronics, displays, heaters and pressure components are more complex than a pan body.

One-hundred-day trial

Eligible direct purchases can be returned or exchanged within 100 days of shipment from the website or purchase in a retail store. An original order number is required.

Final-sale products and gift cards are excluded. Products bought from third-party retailers must follow that seller’s policy.

Refund conditions

Returned items must arrive securely packed and not damaged. Refunds are sent to the original payment method after processing.

Original shipping charges are not refunded when an order did not qualify for free shipping. Keeping the original packaging simplifies the return process.

Shipping within the United States

Current support information states that standard ground shipping is free for orders over $99 after discounts and before tax in the 48 contiguous states.

In-stock orders can take up to four business days to process, followed by an estimated two to seven business days in transit. Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico have longer average delivery times.

What we like

  • The Always Pan combines useful accessories with a compact footprint.
  • The Perfect Pot is much lighter than a traditional cast-iron Dutch oven.
  • Both cookware products work on induction and are oven safe to 450°F.
  • Wonder Oven Pro offers eight genuinely different countertop functions.
  • Dream Cooker combines pressure, slow cooking and sautéing.
  • Direct products receive a generous 100-day trial.
  • Official product images, guides and replacement accessories are easy to locate.

What could be better

  • Ceramic nonstick requires more careful heat and cleaning habits than many buyers expect.
  • The cookware is hand-wash only.
  • The Always Pan cannot fully replace every specialized pan.
  • Wonder Oven Pro occupies significant counter space.
  • Dream Cooker has only a one-year warranty.
  • Appliance accessories also require hand washing.
  • Premium design raises prices above many functional alternatives.

Which Our Place product should you choose?

  • Choose the Always Pan 10.5” for everyday sautéing, eggs, sauces and compact one-pan cooking.
  • Choose the Perfect Pot 6.5 qt. for family-size soups, pasta, braises and larger oven recipes.
  • Choose Wonder Oven Pro for air frying, baking, toasting and reheating in one digital countertop appliance.
  • Choose Dream Cooker for pressure cooking, slow cooking and one-pot meal preparation.

Who should consider Our Place?

Our Place is best suited to buyers who value attractive kitchen design, multifunctional products, lighter cookware and a long direct trial period.

The brand is less suitable for shoppers who want dishwasher-safe cookware, very high-heat cooking, long appliance warranties or the lowest possible price.

Final verdict

Our Place successfully combines design and practical multifunctionality. The Always Pan remains the clearest introduction to the brand, while Perfect Pot is the stronger choice for larger family meals.

Wonder Oven Pro is the most versatile featured appliance but also the largest investment. Dream Cooker is attractive and straightforward, although its one-year warranty is less compelling than the cookware coverage.

Overall, Our Place is worth considering for buyers who will follow the care instructions and use the included accessories. The Always Pan offers the strongest brand identity, while Perfect Pot may provide more practical capacity for frequent home cooking.

Editorial note: This review is based on official Our Place US product, shipping, warranty and return information checked on August 3, 2026. Prices, colors, formulas, promotions and policies can change. The article does not claim firsthand testing.

Pros and cons

What stands out

  • Distinctive visual design
  • Useful multifunctionality
  • Lightweight cookware
  • Induction compatibility
  • One-hundred-day trial

Trade-offs

  • Hand-wash-only cookware
  • Care-sensitive coating
  • Premium pricing
  • Large appliance footprints
  • One-year appliance warranties

Rating details

Design and usability4.9
Product versatility4.8
Materials and disclosure4.7
Trial and returns4.8
Durability and value4.8

Product details

BrandOur Place
Primary categoryCookware and kitchen appliances
Always Pan price$135
Perfect Pot price$149
Wonder Oven Pro price$325
Dream Cooker price$199
Cookware warranty3 years
Featured appliance warranty1 year
Direct trial period100 days
Contiguous-US free-shipping thresholdOver $99
Typical in-stock processingUp to 4 business days
Review typeIndependent editorial research review

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