Blackstone griddle field guide
Choose a 22-inch Blackstone when tabletop use or storage sets the limit. Choose the 28-inch cart when it can stay assembled on the patio, reach propane safely and cook more food together. Keep the griddle you already use when batches and footprint are not the bottleneck. Measure the station, not the box.
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Blackstone still lists the 22-inch tabletop with hood. Manufacturer size: 27 x 13 x 24.5 in, 37.5 lb. Confirm the included hood, stand, and accessory configuration on the current listing.
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Blackstone still lists the 28-inch Omnivore station. Manufacturer size for the 28-inch Omnivore cart: 47.25 x 33.25 x 23.5 in, 73 lb.
Path chooser
A tabletop setup is easier to carry, but it still needs a stable surface, propane route, hood clearance, and a place for grease tools. See the 22-inch listing.
The larger surface reduces batches when several zones are active. It also creates a wider permanent footprint. See the 28-inch listing.
When batches are not the bottleneck, measure whether extra surface will get used before buying. See when to skip.
Size up
The 28-inch Omnivore cart suits four people and several cooking zones if you have room for its 47.25-inch width and 73-pound weight. Choose a 36-inch hooded griddle when you routinely use four heat zones and have room for the wider station. Blackstone’s 36-inch size-up is the Blackstone Original Portable Griddle with Built-in Hood, 36 inch (model 2322); check width, weight, and burner layout on the listing before you order.
36-inch size-up · model 2322
A wider 36-inch size-up when the 22-inch tabletop is too small and a 28-inch cart does not cover the repeated cook. Measure the patio, tank route, and lid-open space.
The 22-inch tabletop is still the carry-and-store path. The 36-inch class is a larger permanent station than either size on the cards below. Measure lid-open height, side shelves, propane routing, and the grease path the same way you would for the 28-inch cart.
Size and space
The 22-inch tabletop with hood is the carry-and-store size. The 28-inch cart is a more permanent patio station at 47.25 in. W x 33.25 in. H x 23.5 in. D and 73 lb. Both still need a safe propane route and a grease cup the next adult can empty.
| The choice: 22-inch tabletop or 28-inch wheeled cart | 22-inch tabletop with hood | 28-inch cart |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer size | 27 in. W x 13 in. H x 24.5 in. D; 37.5 lb | 47.25 in. W x 33.25 in. H x 23.5 in. D; 73 lb |
| Cooking | Smaller surface; easier to move | Larger surface and side shelves for simultaneous food |
| Storage | Tabletop or shelf storage after it cools | Needs a dedicated patio spot; two fixed casters |
| Fuel | Uses a 1 lb disposable propane bottle; use the Blackstone-approved adapter hose and regulator for a 20 lb tank. | Uses a 20 lb propane tank directly; plan tank, hose, and cart clearance. |
| Cleanup | Rear grease cup on a smaller plate | More surface, more scraper and storage work |
The 1813 can run from a 1 lb disposable bottle or, with Blackstone's approved adapter hose and regulator, a 20 lb tank. A 20 lb tank holds 20 times the propane mass of a 1 lb bottle, but runtime will vary with burner setting and conditions. The 1883 uses a 20 lb tank directly; match the hose and regulator to the exact model.
The better test is the number of foods that need different temperatures and must finish together. Breakfast can use more griddle space than burgers for the same group because eggs, meat, toast, and potatoes compete for separate zones. The 22-inch size makes sense when portability and storage set the limit. The 28-inch size makes sense when the griddle stays home and batch turnover is the recurring frustration.
No-buy
Skip 28 inches when the patio cannot hold lid-open height, side shelves, tank position, and safe propane and grease paths. Skip either size when the manual does not allow your planned table or enclosed space. Confirm the exact lid and stand configuration before ordering; the hood changes storage height and protection.
Setup
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FAQ
Choose 28 inches when the Omnivore cart covers your batches and its 47.25-inch footprint fits your patio. Choose 36 inches when you need more simultaneous zones and can fit a wider hooded station. Blackstone's 36-inch pick is the Blackstone Original 36-inch griddle with built-in hood (model 2322); check width, weight, and burner layout on the listing before you buy.
Choose 22 inches when storage or a tabletop setup sets the limit. Choose 28 inches when the Omnivore cart covers your batches, its footprint fits your patio, and you want more surface for food that needs to finish together.
Only when the patio can hold the cart footprint, lid-open height, side shelves, tank position, and safe propane and grease paths. The 22-inch tabletop is the carry-and-store size when space is tight.
Match the size to how many foods need different temperatures and must finish together. Portability and storage favor 22 inches. A permanent station and batch turnover favor 28 inches.