These are great looking disposable plates! I love that they're biodegradable and that each plate is a bit different than the others. They can be washed after light use to really add to their appeal as environmentally kind.However, they are very light and flimsy, so if holding heavier food, I would definitely hold the plate from the bottom and not the sides! The first one I took out of the package broke off where I picked it up, even before using it. It was just a bit off an edge, but it made me very wary to use it for giant piles of spaghetti and meatballs or ribs. I primarily will use these to put baked goods on for parties, like cookies or a cake, and they're perfect for that!