Waffle Iron Reviews

First off, it's a GRIDDLE and waffle baker, not a grill. And second, it's so poorly made that it's frightening to use. Mine fell apart while it was burning hot the first time I used it. I wish I hadn't wasted my money.

It looks like the waffle maker that my mom used for all those wonderful breakfasts growing up. I've had the waffle maker for almost a year now, and after another disappointing round of waffles this weekend, I had to submit a review.
I'd agree with other reviewers that the unit does not get hot enough. I've tried several different waffle recipes, including good ole mom's and each time the waffles are flat as pancakes and soft. I've given up trying to cook pancakes, even with the heat turned up full blast, they never brown.
I've always been a fan of this type of waffle maker, but based on my experiences, I'll be looking for a Belgium waffle maker and stick with my stovetop griddle for pancakes.

This is an okay wafflemaker. You have to make sure it heats up for a fairly long time in order to get it hot enough to use, and even then it doesn't always heat evenly. The edges seem to take longer to cook. The indicator light is useless. It seems to go on and off randomly. The outside of the wafflebaker gets very hot. Watch out for plastic items touching the outside-meltdown! The grill is not effective for making things like grilled cheese. It squashes everything flat. You can remove the grates for cleaning, but I still find it difficult to get all the accumulated oil off (although I use very little, only a quick spray from the can of Pam.) I think the fairly high temperature of the waffle maker really bakes on that oil.

I bought this because my children love waffles. I used the recipe that came with the unit. The waffles came out soggy and tasted eggy (recipe calls for 3 eggs per cup of flour!) I tried other recipes, same result. This is a BAD BAD machine!

After 25 years our GE waffle iron started showing signs that we needed to replace it. Our compaison of the Toastmaster 218 is based on the years of excellent waffles we have been used to.

Although compact and easy to use, the heating was very uneven. The center of the waffle baker towards the handle was dark, and the corners very light. The waffles were on the soggy side, and not crisp on the outside like they were with the GE. If we let them cook longer, they became dried out. We used one of our favorite waffle recipies that worked great with the GE.

For someone new to waffles, this may be an okay waffle iron, but for someone that truely loves a good waffle, stay away from this one.

I like to make waffles, but I don't get as much use out of this as I hoped when I bought it.

IMPROVEMENT: Ability to switch out plates for waffles, sandwiches and pizelles. It may cost a little more, but it would have saved me the money of having to buy 3 separate kitchen items.

This waffle maker makes excellent waffles. The green/red light system really works well. The waffles come out golden brown and perfect. It is a slick design, with chrome and black colors easily fitting into most kitchen set ups. It also has an easy to use cooking time dial on top. I've never had to spray pam or grease it up, and have never had the waffles stick.

The one drawback to this waffle maker, which is why it got 4 stars vs 5 stars, is that it doesn't have a batter overflow catcher. So, if you pour in too much batter into the waffle maker, the extra batter comes bubbling out, and gets over the maker or your counter. However, after a couple of tries, you can pretty much eyeball how much to put in.

I recently purchased this waffle maker (my first)and am happy to report that it works just as advertised. Following the directions that came with it, I used a pastry brush to "paint" a very light coat of oil on the waffle iron cooking surface before preheating. When the time came to cook the waffles, I had to experiment a bit with how much batter to put in as I didn't want a huge messy overflow. By the second set I discovered the perfect amount. There are 6 settings to choose from, depending on how brown you like your waffles. I set mine at "4", which produced perfect waffles that were very easy to remove from the iron. I would buy this again in a heartbeat and would recommend it to anyone!

I have used many waffle makers from the cheapest B&D to the fancy new Villaware. I keep returning to a pair of these that I have. Strong heating elements, thorough and fast cooking, non-stick is holding up great and very even cooking. Nice crispy waffles. The lock down is the key as it forces the batter to rise up into the upper pockets where they are cooked evenly. This IS THE ONE, trust me.

Only the inner corners of the waffles are good: the corner parts are soft and soggy, not crispy, and that's after you've cooked them 10 minutes-- not 90 seconds as the technical specs claim! The 1200 watts power output sounded good compared to other cheap waffle-makers, but the maker is actually not very effective (I guess since it's covering a larger area than most.)

If this is your price range and you're making waffles for two people, better to use a smaller machine and split each waffle in half to share, than to make 4 waffles at once where only part of each waffle is edible. I'm returning mine.

Crispy, tasty waffles await- no need to hesitate- this waffle maker is great!
Yes, you need to watch out when pouring to avoid too much run-off, and yes, it would be nice if the plates were removable, but other than that this is a lovely wafflemaker. I also recommend the recipe for Basic Waffles in "The Joy of Cooking" and real maple syrup!

I was unsure about using this waffle iron based on the not so great reviews, but I found it good. The waffles came out nice and brown and not soggy at all. Dont fill up the iron too much or it'll overspill.

The appearance of the wafflemaker is great...silver, shiny, modern motif. The bright red and green lights, as well as the bell that rings when the waffles are done are great thoughts, too. HOWEVER...I've now tried 2 of this model. Both have failed miserably in making a waffle...one burned every waffle, no matter the setting. The other cooked only one side of the waffles ( and we tried various recipes). I would not recommend this one, gang, until the bugs are worked out!

My wife bought this for me on Fathers Day and we have used it at least three to four times a month since we got it.
This is one nice Waffle maker, built very sturdy. I've never had a waffle stick, just set the automatic timer that lets you know when the waffles are done, reach in with a plastic fork (don't want to scratch the non-stick surface) then pop them loose and they come right out. Not like my old waffle maker where I had to spray it every time I used it.
Just be sure to follow instructions when you first get it about how to treat the surface.
I would definitely recommend this product 5 stars + + + + +.

I won't repeat the detailed reviews below, but they're right on target. This machine is a wonderful addition to my breakfast (and dinner and dessert!) options. I remember my mother struggling to use (and store) the old waffle iron when I was a kid. That kept me from getting one until now. The VillaWare works great. The waffles don't stick, it's easy to clean and it stores upright. What more could I ask for?

I bought this model of waffle maker some time ago and it worked swell for about 2 years until one day it just stopped working for no apparent reason (I wouldn't say I used it heavily either. Maybe once every few weeks). I see from other reviewers here that I am not the only one who has had this experience. Customers would probably be better off choosing a waffle iron that will last longer.

This wafflemaker is awesome! I'm making buttermilk waffles using the included recipe as I write this review. The last batch came off the silverstone surface so cleanly, there wasn't a crumb left. And they were just delicious - beats an Eggo hands down.

I live in a tiny apartment with a tinier kitchen, so space is at a premium. This little wafflemaker is just the thing for breakfast for two in the morning - then put it away, leaning on a shelf - without sacrificing much-needed counter space.

If I had a complaint, it'd be that this wafflemaker doesn't make what I think of as a "Belgian" waffle. Although the squares are big, they're about 1/3 of an inch deep, so the waffle itself is about 3/4 inch thick total. I think of a belgian waffle as being maybe one and a half inches thick. But you can crisp the waffle dark, dark brown without burning it if you like that; and the wafflemaker is very forgiving with batter quantity, making good waffles even if you use way too little or too much batter.

Overall this is a great machine and if you favor a romantic breakfast for two you gotta buy it! Throw some blueberries into the mix for me!

This is a simple, but wonderful, waffle iron. No bells or whistles, but very easy to use and makes simply wonderful waffles. Heats up very quickly, waffles cook quickly, and cleanup is minimal. My son and husband are quite used to homemade Belgian waffles on the weekend, thanks to this waffle iron. The price makes Belgian waffles a very affordable luxury!

We looked forward to our 1st (and only) wafflemaker in our 39 year marriage.......The 1st waffle, as expected, was "so-so," but the next 2 were great! That's Saturday breakfast #1. Next "special weekend breakfast," I added 1/4 cup cinnamon-sugar & 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans to the 2 cup (+ other stuff) waffle mix, BUT no extra oil in mix. All 3 waffles "split" into top& bottom halves, regardless of baking time. But starting out this "fun" waffle-making session, the little "tinny" prongs that hold up the lid in vertical position "sprang," so it could be opened ONLY full-flat....... which taught the neighbors new words, as I managed to burn 4 fingers trying to wrestle the waffle maker from falling to the floor; quality of this Villaware is underwhelming. One needs discipline in such matters! I promise to NEVER buy online again.

Although the surface is "non-stick," my waffles always stick. Imagine scraping semi-baked dough out of the myriad crevices. Perhaps I need to find a recipie with the right balance of moisture and oil.

It does take a long time to warm up, and it seems that only the Hi setting reaches an adequate setting for most cooking.

had fun making grilled cheese and panini.

I purchased this product for my wife at Christams with reservations because of the review I read before the purchase. A person had purchased this product and had trouble with the springs locking up after pouring in the mix and not being able to open the lid and burning his fingers in the process. This individual rated it low because of his experience. My wife and I have made four sessions of perfect American waffles with this product, using a pre mix and also from scratch from the receipe book provided. I have not been able to figure out even closely how this individual manged to jam the lid but I would have to call it "operator error." I have rated this product as five stars because the waffles we've made have only been getting better and better with each use.

I bought my WafflePro 830 four years ago. Back then, it was $59.99. Once we figured out our preferred setting, it made PERFECT waffles. -- and I mean PERFECT! They never stuck, they were crispy outside, moist inside, and clean up was a breeze.

This morning, it wouldn't heat. So much for my Sunday morning pecan waffles.

I thumb through my warranty information -- one year, limited. That's useless...

So, I go online to see how much I can get one for now -- after all, a small appliance which was $60 four years ago ought to be around $30 or 40 now, right? WRONG! -- $69.99 here at Amazon.com, and higher everywhere else! And no one's selling them on eBay either!

Like I said -- I loved it while it lasted. But I expect a waffle iron to last longer than 4 years, and I expect the price to come down in four years, too! Look on eBay -- see how you can buy electric waffle irons that are 30 and 40 years old -- some even 50 years old! -- and they still work!

Chef's Choice, that's how a waffle iron should last! Not four measly years...

Two years to the day almost, the waffle iron functioned perfectly. But then the non-stick feature failed. Three-4 months later, using PAM to prevent waffles from sticking, the thermostat began to fail, finallying baking waffles to an unedible crisp. For this kind of price, one should expect a better quality product.

I purchased one of these around three years ago. I love the waffles it makes. After two uses it died. I sent it in. The factory fixed it and sent a letter saying the fuze had blown and not to plug the unit in with the setting at 6, which I have never done. The unit just died again today while cooking a waffle. I have used it about 20 times. I don't understand why the company cannot fix the problem with these units.

These waffle makers are so much better than the other units out there (I own several others), but the reliability sucks!!!

I had a KRUPS 2-waffle belgium waffle maker and loved it. Flat wore it out. By the time I was ready to get another, I was ready for a four-waffle maker. AFter reading the reviews, chose this one. The thing is a pain to clean up, and the waffles are soggy. Only way to get a crisp waffle out of this is to burn them. Used it twice and threw it away.

First waffle iron failed in the same way as mentioned by others - thermostat wouldn't turn off and the iron got VERY hot and had that electrical smoke smell. Our second one, same iron but different model with the thermostat controls in front instead of on top was defective out of the box. Dark crunchy in the middle, golden brown on the edges.

Don't get one of these. It's my last Cuisinart appliance.

I am impressed with the Cuisinart 4 slice Belgian. I have been
using it for about a month now without flaw. Taking the advice
of one of my elders, I coated the plates with cooking oil prior
to its first use, carefully brushing with an even coat. It was
easily cleaned with a damp paper towel in a matter of minutes,
and has remained that way since. The waffles are evenly browned
on each side, and the next batch comes out as well as the first.
I do reccommend using an oven mit to open the latch, as I have
made it standard procedure in my kitchen. Storage is by far the
easiest part of using this waffler, the cord wraps nicely
around the base and it stands on its front bracket within a 6 in
wide space next to the microwave. To quote my 11 yr old son after
his first bite... "I am in waffle heaven"

This product is by far the worst purchase in my life. I'll admit, I didn't do any research on waffle irons but how can you not trust a name as widespread as Cuisinart?

Easy...as a very competent chef, with years of experience in professional and personal capacity, I consider myself capable of making waffles. In fact, I've MacGyver'd waffles in a bind on a camping trip with tent rods! No Joke! But this product makes everything about waffle making awful. Most notably:
1. Non-stick my foot. If you've ever wanted all your waffles sliced down the middle across their plane, this is the one for you.
2. Easy cleanup my other foot. Break out your chisel and toothbrush, because you'll need them.
3. Thrown down 20 stories of garbage chute, this produces the most wonderful acoustical symphony $30 can buy. The brushed stainless surface perfectly matched and resonated with the rusty, raw clanginess of sheet metal. Musical indeed.

Do yourself a favor and just ignite $30 on your own. Don't go through the hassle of purchasing this product.

I am so surprised by the negative reviews of this product. We've had this waffler for a year now and have used it A LOT. I'd estimate 75 times- usually once or twice a week. We've never had a problem with sticking and the waffler is going strong. The waffles turn out great, every time.

One thing to consider, waffles require you to use oil in the batter. It's what gives them the nice crispy golden brown outside, and I imagine it helps with the sticking too. Now, I've never encountered a waffle recipe that doesn't call for oil, but it makes me wonder if those who have problem with sticking are simply using pancake batter???

We tried other wafflers with our regular batter recipe and the results were awful- heavy and dense. This waffler makes a nice light waffle. The selector really works to get the desired done-ness, it's a great feature and we've found the results to be very reliable.

In short, we think this is a great product. Our experience with other wafflers indicates they're not all created equal, and this one is quite a good model. We like ours so much we've completely stopped making pancakes!

I just can't believe why some people actualy rated this product with one star. It works very well, it doesn't stick AT ALL. Believe me, this is the good waffle maker. I will use this product forever.