Average Rating:

These are quality stoneware dishes that present a beautifully stylish table for any occasion. There is no doubt that, like so many other sets of Pfaltzgraff dishes out there, I have found a "winner" that seems to be made to last a lifetime.

While the rest of this set seems to not only strike a beautiful profile but also makes the transition from a more casual setting to one that dresses up for the more festive occasions, the sugar bowl here simply looks wrong. The bowl itself is just about exactly the right size and shape but there is one striking "issue" The lid for this bowl just seems too darn small. The opening at the top of the bowl is asymmetrical and the lid sits down in the very lowest portion. While unpacking this set and placing it on my table all I could do was wonder if I had the wrong lid. There are, in fact, positions from which you can not even see this lid. While this doesn't downgrade the quality of these dishes it does look "wrong". For the aesthetically nit-picky this sugar bowl will be enough to drive you to distraction. For me, this is enough to take an outstanding rating for the rest of the set down a few notches due to what looks like a mistake to me.

Solid stoneware, Pfaltzgraff quality, an ever growing catalog of matching serving and glassware pieces and an exceptional price make these dishes a fantastic choice. If the slightly odd look and fit of the lid aren't going to bother you there is no reason to miss out on completing your set.