I have grown many of the dwarfs and have used them for my main crop in a garden that was pretty much on its own, being visited every other weekend. Besides all the wonderful variety now available, they are so much easier to manage as far as staking. I find them as productive as the larger plants, because the tomatoes are produced so close together. As far as some of my favorites for eating fresh, that would be Tasmanian Chocolate, Coastal Pride Orange, Wherokowhai, Dwarf Mr Snow, Rosella Crimson, Cherokee Tiger Large and Purple Reign. I like to grow several of the hearts, in case I am going to make a batch of oven roasted tomato sauce. My favorite there would be Dwarf Scarlet Heart, but there are several very good ones.
I say go for it. Allot a few of your spaces to them and evaluate how well you like them. Personally, I think they are a great addition, especially for space limited growing.
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