Same! The more I read the more confused I get!

You're going to have to prioritize. Dino Rachiele can build exactly what you want, and a sink second to none, but there goes your preference to not spend a lot.

You can make any undermount sink a workstation sink as long as you pick one that has a large enough flange so you can install the sink with a 3/8" positive reveal. You'll have to have your cutting board cut to fit.

Thank you. So do you think Rachiele is equivalent to the Galley? And after those two are any of the other ones that rise above?

No, the Rachiele is not equivalent to the Galley; it is the best on the planet.

Have you looked at the create good sinks? I’m considering as they are a fraction of the cost of others🤔

I have a totally different suggestion (and not as on-trend). Read the reviews that accompany it.

https://www.elkay.com/products/ilgr5422l2.html

I am going with this double bowl drainboard sink that I was lucky enough to find used. My largest cookie sheets and handled fry pans will fit flat in one side. i can wash dirty produce (using a cheap colander) and prep in one side while having dishes in the other side. The drainboard is fabulous to have for letting things dry and for thawing things like frozen shrimp (yes, I know recommendation is for in-fridge thawing but I never plan that far ahead) or for cleaning messy and liquid things like fish. I can set a cutting board on the drainboard if I instead want to use it for prepping and to extend my counter space.

I currently have a cast iron drainboard sink with two bowls and have been searching for a good replication for a different kitchen. A sink like this really is the perfect set-up because it is so versatile without having to store and deal with all of those accessories that come with the work station sinks. I Iooked at those too so know the trade-offs.

The sink I linked is a top mount, but there is also a version that is undermounted. The trade off for the undermount is that the bowls are smaller.

Thank you!