Taylor Crown Series commercial grills are a strong fit for any high-output kitchen — from quick-service restaurants and national chains to independent diners, hotels, school cafeterias, hospitals, food trucks, and high-volume commissaries. Their fast, consistent double sided cooking performance handles busy lunch rushes without slowing down, while intuitive controls and programmable presets make them ideal for operations with varying staff skill levels or high turnover. In Upstate New York, we've installed Crown Series grills for operations across Syracuse, Albany, Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, and every market in between — from standalone QSR operators to institutional foodservice programs serving hundreds of meals per day.

Two-sided clamshell grills cook from both the top and bottom simultaneously, reducing cook times by up to 50% compared to traditional flat-top commercial griddles — with no flipping required. The speed gains are substantial and documented:

Beyond speed, two-sided cooking eliminates the labor cost of monitoring and flipping every product — a structural reduction in kitchen labor that adds up significantly over a year of service.

Yes — programmable controls are a core feature of the Crown Series. Operators can store precise cook times, gap settings, and temperatures for each item on their menu. Once a recipe is dialed in, any cook can produce a consistent result with a single button press — no experience required. Taylor Upstate includes on-site menu programming and staff training with every Crown Series grill purchase.

Taylor Crown Series grills are designed for straightforward daily cleaning. Upper platen release materials are easy to install and protect the cooking surface, making cleanup simple after each service. Slide-out grease trays remove, empty, and clean quickly — no tools required. Taylor Upstate offers preventive maintenance programs for Upstate NY operators — scheduled PM visits that keep your grill running at peak efficiency. Request a service call or ask about our PM programs when you speak with a sales rep.

Yes — the Crown Series is available in all-electric and gas/electric combination configurations. Note: gas models still require electricity to power the upper platens and programmable controls. Four Crown Series models carry official Energy Star certification: the L811, L812, L813, and L819 — these models may qualify for utility rebates through National Grid, NYSEG, or RG&E depending on your location. View Energy Star certified commercial griddles →

Automatic gapping is one of the key technical differentiators of the Taylor Crown Series. The gapping system automatically adjusts the distance between the upper platen and the lower cooking surface based on the thickness of the product being cooked — in real time, without manual adjustment. This means the grill adapts whether you're cooking a thin burger patty, a thick chicken breast, or a piece of toast. Without automatic gapping, operators have to manually set the platen height for every product — adding labor, introducing inconsistency, and creating risk of over-pressing product.

Yes — every Crown Series grill purchase from Taylor Upstate includes: delivery, professional installation, hood compatibility verification, on-site staff training, menu programming, and startup support. We install the grill, program it for your menu items, train your staff on operation and cleaning, and confirm everything is running correctly before we leave. Talk to a cooking specialist to get started.

Yes — Taylor Upstate is the exclusive authorized Taylor service center for all of Upstate New York, operating since 1981. Our factory-trained, EPA-certified technicians are GPS-dispatched from our Marcellus and Troy, NY locations and reach most Upstate locations within 24 hours of a service call. We stock genuine Taylor OEM parts on every service vehicle and maintain a 94% first-visit fix rate. Genuine Crown Series parts are also available for same-day shipping through TaylorUpstateStore.com.