Others say...

"restaurant equipment"
Great for hot crab dips and other sauces,plus there intended use as a ramikin

"Perfect size! High quality from a brand you can trust!"
Corningware has been around forever, so it's no surprise these ramekins are the product of such experience. They are the perfect size. They can compliment any table setting from kid-friendly to sophisticated. They are perfect for dips, salsas, puddings, custards, and even individual casseroles. I also use them for preparing recipes and weighing ingredients ahead of time. And lids can be found for them at your local Corningware outlet stores. Definitely a best buy!

"Very useful little dishes!"
We purchased these on a whim one day browsing for some kitchen accessories to go with our new house. We were not looking for them specifically but luckily for us they were on sale for even less than what they are now so how could we resist. Getting to the point though these little ramekins are very useful. They great for use as little fruit cups, deserts, or just for snack dishes. They're also perfect for those parties as dip holders. The only drawback to me is they are not stackable which would make them more than ideal but it's a small drawback!

"Reliable products from old standby Corning"
I first acquired some of these when a local supermarket chain was having a purchase-stamp promotion years ago. They have been excellent and have survived years of use, subjected to all sorts of thermal torture. Being manufactured from this kind of ceramic material, they are easy to wash to a high standard of cleanliness. And they are very simple and attractive.

I was pleased to find that Amazon is now selling them, and have ordered extras, as they are perfect for a brunch I'll be cooking for later on. I had been hoping to get more.

There are a couple of caveats:
(1) They don't stack particularly well; they aren't designed to.
(2) If you like to microwave your hot breakfast cereal like I do, these don't work because of the nearly straight sides. For that, you need to use a vessel that allows your cooking cereal to bubble up without overflowing. Again, they aren't designed for that use.

In addition to frequent non-cereal-cooking microwave use - sometimes straight from the refrigerator, I plan to use them for individual servings of a dish that needs to go into the oven for final cooking. And I often use them for cold cereal, fruit, etc.

"I love 'em!"
Perfect for dips and snacks when you want a party of four to have small individual bowls. Highly durable and great quality!