Crisp and Golden Mac and Cheese Cakes on the Grill
Turn yesterday's leftover macaroni into today's crispy, golden side dish with this easy wood-fired recipe.
If you're hunting for the best grill store in Anaheim, you're probably picturing a Saturday afternoon spent wandering a showroom floor, kicking tires on stainless-steel cabinets, and getting talked into an upsell. Fair enough — that's how most people shop for a grill. But compared with what Orange County retailers actually stock, the showroom model has a built-in tax: someone has to pay for that Lakeview Ave real estate and the sales floor, and that someone is you. Local showrooms still earn a visit if you want to see fit and finish in person, but for pure cooking performance per dollar, a direct-to-consumer flat-top like the Arteflame is worth comparing against what's on most Anaheim showroom floors. The options compare as follows before you make the drive.
The best grill store in Anaheim isn't necessarily a physical building — it's whichever source gets you the best cooking performance for the money. The local showrooms compare as follows against buying direct.
Backyards In Style (Anaheim)
Located at 1241 N Lakeview Ave in Anaheim, this is the closest thing the city has to a true grill showroom, carrying built-in brands like Delta Heat, Twin Eagles, Coyote, and Blaze. If you want to see high-end outdoor kitchen components in person before you buy, this is the stop. Expect built-in-grill pricing to reflect the premium brands and consultation service on offer.
Barbeques Galore (Brea)
The nearest Barbeques Galore location to Anaheim is about 15 minutes north at 2315 E Imperial Hwy in Brea. It's a solid choice if you need parts, propane, or a grill the same day, but like most multi-brand showrooms it's carrying overhead that shows up in the sticker price.
Arteflame (Online, Direct)
Skip the showroom drive entirely and order direct from Arteflame's webshop. Because the carbon steel cooktop is sold factory-direct, you avoid both the showroom markup and the limited floor selection. Shipping is fast and the support team knows the product well.
| Option | Price Impact | Searing Capability | Maintenance | Social Design |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arteflame (Online) | No showroom markup | 1,000°F+ center sear | Solid steel, no grates or burners | Open, round cook surface faces guests |
| Backyards In Style / Barbeques Galore | Showroom overhead included | Varies by brand, typically 500–700°F | Grates, burners, and igniters to maintain | Most are enclosed islands |
| Big Box (Lowe's, Costco seasonal) | Retail pricing, no showroom customization | Standard gas grates | Grates and burners wear out over time | Chef faces the grill, back to guests |
Because a wire grate is mostly open space, heat and juice escape between the bars instead of building the crust a solid cooking surface produces.
You can get that same result at home, better than most sit-down spots near Disneyland, once you understand how heat actually moves across a cooktop. It has nothing to do with the badge on the lid and everything to do with the surface itself.
The Arteflame's solid carbon steel cooktop reaches over 1,000°F at the center, giving you an instant, edge-to-edge crust that locks in juice without the flare-ups you get from grates dripping fat onto an open flame.
Pro Tip: Stocking up for a big cookout? The closest Costco to Anaheim is the Fullerton warehouse at 900 S Harbor Blvd — the same Harbor Blvd that runs past Disneyland — and their prime cuts are a great match for the high-heat sear an Arteflame puts out.
An Arteflame isn't just cooking equipment — it changes how you host. Traditional grilling puts the cook behind a lid, staring at a wall while everyone else is on the patio. The Arteflame's open, round cooktop puts the fire at the center of the gathering, so guests can lean in, grab a drink, and watch — or help — instead of waiting on you from across the yard.