In this article, Bertazzoni vs Cafe, which gas range should you buy?
Bertazzoni and Cafe years ago was an interesting comparison.
Designers all opted for Bertazzoni because it looked better, especially in color. Homeowners would pick Cafe because the features were better.
Bertazzoni now has a master series with better output, while Cafe has been reintroduced with more features as well as more colors and accessories.
The question is, what would you buy between Bertazzoni and Cafe’s newest ranges?
In this article, you’ll learn all the differences between the features of both ranges.
Let’s get started.
Table of Contents
Output
Bertazzoni has improved their output with a 19,000 BTU burner as well as a 10,400 BTU, two 5,900 BTU burners, and a 3,500 BTU burner.
19,000 BTU is excellent. Most professional ranges average about 18,000 BTU, but what happens after that burner?
10,400 is below average and you can only simmer on the other three burners.
Cafe was redesigned with six burners. Makes no sense until you consider the griddle.
Cafe’s range has a one 21,000 BTU, a 15,000, a 12,000, two 9,500’s and a 5,000 BTU simmer burner.
You have two high output burners in the front. The griddle is placed in the middle over the two 9,500 BTU units for more even cooking.
And then you can simmer on the back burner. The surface is the most functional you can buy, except maybe for a professional unit with higher output per burner.
Ovens
Both use convection. A fan forced heat for more even cooking, especially baking.
However, the size is different.
Bertazzoni is a bit undersized at 4.7 cubic feet. Cafe is the largest at 6.7 cubic feet. Only KitchenAid has a larger oven capacity at 7.1 cubic.
You’re looking at the Cafe CGS750P2NS1, with a 4.4 cubic foot lower oven and then the 2.3 cubic foot smaller oven on the top.
The single oven version, model CGS7000 is 5.7 cubic feet or a full cubic foot more than the Bertazzoni.
Functionality
Bertazzoni is minimalist but attractive. Stainless knobs are a nice departure from plastic. However, minimalism can also mean lacking.
You don’t have much in the way of features. For example, Bertazzoni does not have a self-cleaning cycle.
Cafe has anything but with almost every type of cycle. It’s also Wi-Fi enabled with ties to gourmet apps like InnIt and SideChef to enhance your cooking experience.
You can turn the oven on or off remotely and monitor the time from an app on your phone.
GE’s smartHQ platform also allows them to add modes remotely. Last Thanksgiving, GE added a new turkey mode to every existing Cafe range, complete with a gobble-gobble end of cycle signal.
Style
Bertazzoni is a beautiful range. This series is only available in black, white or stainless. They do have a few other series in yellow, orange and a few other finishes.
Cafe reintroduced white and black along with stainless. They also have accessories so you can add copper, brass or stainless accent at a truly unique look.
Reliability
Cafe’s reliability is good for a range of better features. I would compare Cafe to the more premium ranges, like JennAir, KitchenAid or Beko.
Not to the more basic, but more reliable ranges.
Now, the problem you may find while shopping for ranges. Client service is almost universally bad, but GE is the best for any manufacturer.
They employ their own service technicians, not call centers designed to evade issues.
With Bertazzoni or any other Italian range, you must ensure service is available. Buy a Bertazzoni only from a dealer with service or it will be a problem later on.
Key Takeaways
The Cafe may be the better range. You have the best burner profile, the largest oven, and every mode is designed to help you cook better.
Bertazzoni did add a high output burner, but not much else. The styling remains unmatched in any range for this price.
Is Cafe a better option? Or do you like the styling of the Bertazzoni?