Very interested to see the responses to this thread. My kitchen remodel will be finished in about 4 weeks and I need to order some cookware for my incoming induction cook top.

I have a Bosch 800 series cook top. I have anolon chef clad (they have glass covers). I also bought anolon nouvelle copper fry pans and a sauce pot, (they are nonstick). I purchased 2 staub pots and most recently a small belgique pot. I purchased all on sale and I am very happy with my purchases. I only hear buzzing when I use the boost at the start. Two of my pots only work on the smallest hub, which is disappointing but... I love my induction cook top.

Ditto what boba1 wrote.

Got my set at Sam's and it was a great deal. I got another 1.5 quart at Marshall's which was defective and wasn't recognized by my Bosch 800. A simple email to Tramontina's customer service, and they moved quickly to replace it.

Buzzing is a faint sound and only when boosting, at the beginning. You really have to listen for it. No clicking that I've heard.

Tramontina resembles All-Clad except for having a more comfortable handle. Costco sells a different line of Tramontina which I don't like as well (having bought one pot) because the handle arc is higher, requiring more storage space.

I got a couple nonstick frypans at Ikea.

Cuisinart multiClad pro has served me well for many years and works great on my induction. Metal lids, Rolled lip for easy pouring, Comfortable handles. Very reasonable priced on Amazon and other resellers.

AllClad tri-ply was already our cookware before we got induction. Since you don't like the handles (and ITA, handle feel IS important), fwiw, I added a Calphalon pot that works great and does not have that 3/8" thick heavy disc welded on the bottom that lots of cookware adds to make it induction compatible. Glass lid is nice feature too, but you don't want that. Calphalon might have some with all metal lids.

These are all dishwasher safe, BUT . . . Over time, the DW detergent will eat away at the aluminum core. I read about that here at GW, but I put ours into the DW anyway. Four years later, the aluminum is visibly receding. I now hand wash the pots because they're too expensive to replace every several years.

I have 2 Analon non stick pans that are induction capable, bought at Sears. Macy's also carries. Used for over-easy eggs. I also found a small Farberwear at Ross's for a few bucks, used to heat up a cup or two of things. Get a small magnet and take it with you when you shop to make sure the pan being considered will be induction capable.

I have all clad (sorry!) and also some Scan-Pan. Love the non-stick Scan-Pan!

I'm with keagle. Two pieces of Anolon Nouvelle Copper and a Staub Dutch oven. But my workhorses are at set of WMF Function Four which I scored at Sierra TP at 50% off and this Sweet T-Fal Monster. Also recently invested in one of the Demeyere griddles several folks here were buying on clearance, but haven't got the hang of it yet.

we use debuyer black steel skillets we got at costco in canada (cant comment if available in US costcos).

https://www.costco.ca/cookware.html?refine=31683+751649

season them properly and they are non-stick but not dishwasher safe and no lids (at costco anyways).

g5spark: Unfortunately, the US arm of Costco does not carry any carbon steel pans.

mabelgeldine: if your well-liked 20 y.o. old Cuisinart set is not induction compatible ----IIRC from back then, some were, some were not --- have you looked at the current Cuisinart Multi-clad Pro lineup? It seems to meet all of your requirements for a stainless steel set.

DeBuyer carbon steel ("blue steel"), as well as other lines, is available in the US, even if not at Costco. I have several of the crepe pans and love them. The thin steel is instantly reactive, but because it is so thin, you're more likely to get hot spots right over the inductors. They're wonderful pans, though, if you don't mind seasoning them.

Thanks everyone, this is super helpful. I'm going to check out the Cuisinart Multi Clad Pro line. I looked for the Tramontina at WMart but they don't have it in stock, I'd have to order it. I actually have a wonderful old blue steel crepe pan, but I only have used it for crepes. Nice to know I will still be able to use it should I make the leap. I'm still on the fence... I hate the increased likelihood of it being a short-lived problem due to the electronics vs a gas range. Argh.

The pans that i love the best with my induction top are my Zwilling Ceraforce frying pans. For a month, my local kitchen store offered a deep discount when you handed in your old non-stick pans so I got three and I use them constantly. With the quick and precise response of induction, and the ability to use a very low heat (compared to gas, which I could never get low enough), my cooking has improved so much. These pans are amazing and worth every penny.

We bought Cuisinart Professional Series from Kohl's at a good deal. They are great. Have been able to cook a wide variety of food with the different size pans and pots. Also use a Staub dutch oven and Lodge cast iron. Absolutely love the induction. Frigidaire Gallery. Buzzing is present but I don't mind the noise in trade off to its precision.

Forgot to add - my induction top is Miele 36". It definitely buzzes and sounds very unnatural. Not sure how else to describe it. It's not very noticeable at a 5 or 6, but set the biggest "burner" to boost and it sounds like we're being hit by lightening that just won't stop. I'm very noise sensitive so this was a big frustration to me at first. However, like mayanl5 said, the precision and overall joy of using induction make up for the noise. I bet this issue will be resolved as technology improves over the coming years.

I have a Thermador Freedom induction cooktop and use the Costco/Kirkland brand of tri-ply stainless steel cookware. It is a very nice set that works great on my induction. I have rarely ever heard a hum from them. The 13-piece set was well under $200 when I bought. I have been washing them in the dishwasher for over a year without issue. For some reason I can't seem to get onto the Costco website right now, but the set at the link looks like the same, but priced higher at Amazon.

Costco Stainless

I have found many brands of pots and pans at Home Goods. They aren't sets but I don't care. Prices are good. The pans are all marked on the bottom that they are induction .

Jane

UPDATE #2: Cuisinart Multiclad Pro Cookware

I still don't have my new cooktop installed, but I do have new cookware! I made the trek to a large cooking store in Portland to feel a few kinds of cookware. From research here and elsewhere, as well as my past experience with my Cuisinart Classic cookware, the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro and French Classic were top contenders.

Both sets were heavy, nicely finished with comfortable handles and stainless lids. The Multiclad Pro has a practical brushed exterior, the French Classic a mirror finish – very pretty, but high maintenance. Compared to the lids on my original set, they are very lightweight and very flat -- I much prefer the heavier weight and the slightly domed shape helps keep condensation in the pan, not on the lid waiting to drip everywhere on removal.

I noticed with both sets that the saucepan sizes were the same diameter for the 1, 2 and 3 qt. pans, eliminating the option of nesting in storage, and reducing the size of the cooking surface – why, I don’t know.

The French Classic set had different handles, very comfortable, more arched than the Multiclad set, which are very similar to my old Chef’s Classic set and quite comfortable for my hand. (BTW I noticed the new Chef’s Classic cookware is a far cry from my old set, much lighter weight and not as nicely finished.)

Ultimately for me, the value of the rolled rim of the Multiclad Pro line made the decision for me. I pour things from a saucepan or pot often enough that I wouldn’t trade it for the straight sides of the French Classic, no matter how pretty they were.

I shopped online for sets of the Multiclad Pro Line, comparing set make-up and open stock costs for additional pieces. I found a set on Amazon, sold by Woot, that gave me the most bang for my buck ($199): https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WVR87N6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This set included a 5.5 qt. casserole with lid that is one of my most-used pans in my old set. None of the other sets I found had it, nor could I find it open stock. It also offered a 3.5 qt. saute pan with helper handle, which I think I will find useful in addition to 2 skillets and an “every day pan” which is basically a 12 “ skillet with 2 pot handles instead of one long handle. My old steamer insert fits in the 3 qt. pan, and I let my pasta strainer/blanching strainer will fit in the 8 qt. stockpot, which I will purchase separately.

I have not installed my new cooktop yet, but I have been using my new cookware, and so far, it is wonderful. It heats evenly, produces a nice sear, and cleans up well. So far, so good! Thanks for the suggestions as I searched!

Mabel, thank you for affirming my decision. I will be buying the KitchenAid freestanding double oven range within the month. I'm having to get all new cookware. I've had my RevereWare for 40 years. Here's a link to the 5.5 qt. casserole. 5.5 qt. Multiclad Pro Casserole. I'll eventually be getting both the 5.5 qt. saut3e as ell as the casserole. (As if I need a hole in the head). I will be essentially replacing all the current pieces I have and then some. I cannot wait.

We just remodeled our vacation home and installed the Kitchenaid slide-in induction range - two ovens (though the lower one is only tall enough for 9 x 13 pans). KitchenAid has a promotion for a free 12-piece set of induction ready cookware. You do need to call - my set took 10 weeks to arrive (a long time to go without much cookware). Do check for the promotion I think it runs all this year. The set is nice and heavy - maybe not as nice as my All-Clad at home but it works well and it was free! I really like the Kitchenaid range too - it has lots of nice features and I really like the double oven - used it for reheating and small casseroles and roasting veggies.

We use Tramontina tri-ply clad and cast iron. Prefer the cast iron for non stick properties but it is heavy.

Heavy pans are good! Not only do they cook well because of the thermal mass (thin is good for eggs, though), they're good for your health. Most people don't get enough upper body work. Take out that cast iron, do a few curls, etc., and put it on the stove. Set your body alignment and tighten your core when you go to lift the full put--think medicine ball without the throwing. Unless you have an issue that prevents you from lifting weights, think of it as a few free minutes of gym time. :)

I use cast iron every day but I'll be honest and say that even though I am 6'5" 230 and in moderate shape, lifting a 12" Lodge cast iron skillet with one hand is tough especially when loaded with food. I have a 15" that I simply cannot lift without the second handle too. Still, those are my favorite pans for everything except eggs. Eggs I still prefer a non stick at medium heat.

My kitchen remodel was just finished a few days ago that included a new induction cooktop. I had to replace virtually all of my cookware and ended up with Demeyere Atlantis frying/saute/saucier pans, a couple of pieces of Cuisinart MCP and two Le Creuset Dutch Ovens. My wife was astonished at how heavy the Demeyere pans are.

We got Emerilware (made by All-Clad) for our wedding, and it works great with Induction. We also use LeCreuset cast iron grill pan, A Circulon set that came with our Samsung induction, and I have a small GreenPan I bought at Crate & Barrel.

I have the Miele 30" induction and use all LeCreuset cast iron. My pan storage is open spaces so I wanted to go with the colored outside enameled cookware. I hear no buzzing or any noise with this cookware. I have actually put my ear very close and listened when putting it on boost, not a sound at all. They are very heavy and I struggle with them at times, but I love them for both looks and function.