Presto Ceramic Flipside Belgian Waffle Maker, 7 inches (Pack of 1), BlackGray

The Presto Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker is a great addition to our kitchen! The flip feature ensures the batter spreads evenly, giving you perfectly cooked waffles that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.It’s easy to use, and the ceramic nonstick plates make cleanup super simple. The timer is a nice touch, helping you get your waffles just the way you like them. Plus, it’s compact enough for easy storage.Whether you’re making waffles for yourself or the whole family, this waffle maker does the job and delivers great results every time! Highly recommend!

We bought this to replace a Kitche***d KPWB1000 that died after about 2 1/2 years. We are very pleased with this iron after about a month of use. My only complaint would be possibly for a better built-in timer, but that actually may be advantageous (read on as to why).We are a waffle iron test kitchen. We have four children and the oldest just went off to college this fall. Since the first was young, we have been making quick breads (pancakes, waffles) for breakfast. When we bored of pancakes about 14 years ago, our family started making waffles. Since then we have worn out (or should I say killled?) about a half dozen or more waffle makes. We make 8-egg batches most times; we are down to once or so a week, but it used to be about twice weekly. We freeze the extras and then take them out of the freezer for the next days' breakfasts. One child likes waffles enough still to request 'em on his birthday for supper.I share this to say that we have a LOT of experience in waffle makers. We started with a cheap unit and kept moving up, hoping for increased reliability and features. We went to the more expensive flip-style. One brand would wear out at the hinge as it was never designed to last with its plastic hinge (War**g 600?). So, finally we popped for the double waffle maker(sub $200 price). The first went back under warranty when it died suddenly after about 11 months. Kitchen**d replaced it and asked that we ship back the defective iron according to the warranty conditions. That second,replacement iron broke in early Dec. of last year (2014). It would occasionally flip the GFI in our house. This is not that unusual in theory, but because the first one died just after doing that, it gave me pause. I think the steam/water gets down in the electronics of the unit and fries the electronic controls (hence if no fancy controls and timers, maybe greater reliability?). I could not find parts for the expensive iron available anywhere. The other thing about the DEEP Belgian style waffle maker is that the waffles stuck often. This Presto does not so far. Use a wood chopstick or skewer to get the waffle out, so as to not damage the non-stick surfaces.SO, our journey taught me a lot about waffle irons. I bought this one based on other reviews. but also to go back to a simple, but hopefully useful yet reliable iron. So far it has proven so. This one is very convenient in that it stores vertically, taking up half the space (or maybe 1/3 of the old big double iron, or a wide, flat single waffle iron). I like that this iron still flips, as this gives the cook a more consistently full waffle. Unlike the deep Belgian Kitchen**d, this iron has not stuck yet, as the recesses are not as deep. I follow the manufacturer's instructions to oil before each use. This struck me as odd, but I followed it; other nonstick waffle irons have said DO NOT oil. I do oil this one liberally at the start of each batch but NOT between waffles, using oil and a brush. This iron takes about 4 minutes for a waffle, plus or minus. This is a little bit faster than the old dual model's cycle time, which took about 4 1/2 or 5 1/2 minutes, but that iron also gave two waffles. (We would lengthen the time in the old iron to attempt to get it to stick less if it was sticking, hence the 5 1/2 minutes sometimes.) I may buy a second Presto to get the speed back to a dual iron. I could easily store two of these vertically in the space of the big, ol' Kitchen**d. We use a 33% old fashioned oats and 67% flour recipe, so that may make the iron take longer. This 4 minute time gives a good, crispy, well-browned waffle. I am still getting in the habit of setting a kitchen timer; I have not used the battery powered built-in timer yet. The tip of watching the steam also helps when I forget to set the timer. The reason I say that the use of an external timer may be useful is the electronics of this iron are very uncomplicated, compared to the old Kitchen**d. I hope the Presto's simplicity will do well on our reliability test in our waffle test kitchen! Enjoy this useful unit.

Let's compare - in this corner, the Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker, versus our contender, the VillaWare NDVLWFBFS1-SHP Belgian Flip Waffle Maker.We have both of these in our house, and when we have the kids over for breakfast, we use them both at once to crank out the waffles faster. We've been using the Presto longer, but both have been put through their paces at this point. For the purposes of this comparison, the batter used was all from the same batch for both waffle makers. Let's see how it went.Round 1 - Features - The Presto is a pretty basic waffle maker - plug it in, let it heat up and start pouring batter. You can flip it from one side to the other and stand it up straight. The VillaWare is feature-rich by comparison. Plug it in and it beeps (loudly) when it's heated to the correct temperature. You can set the cooking time with a dial on the front. When you pour the batter, you close the waffle maker and rotate it. When it beeps again, your waffle's done! And the VillaWare just looks cooler on the counter - it looks like you're serious about your waffles. Winner: VILLAWARE.Round 2 - Usability - The Presto is smaller and easier to fit on any countertop, even in a relatively small space, while the VillaWare requires a larger footprint. Also, the Presto has a three-foot power cord, which is a reasonable length without getting in the way. The VillaWare's power cord is about two feet long, so unless you're using an extension cord, be sure you're placing it right next to an outlet. Winner: PRESTO.Round 3 - Waffle Quality - Once the settings on the VillaWare are set to the desired time, the waffles each maker produces are practically indistinguishable. Same thickness, same texture, same level of crispness, same flavour. We literally couldn't tell the difference between the two, when just looking at the waffles. And by the way, they were delicious. Winner: TIE.Round 4 - Value - The current price for the VillaWare is about $70, while the Presto goes for about $45. If you're willing to pay $25 for the extra features listed above, then this may be worth it. For me, a heftier tool and and extra timed beep doesn't make up the price difference. Winner: PRESTO.ADVANTAGE: The Presto by a hair, due to better value and better usability.The Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker is a very back-to-basics model, but it's our go-to appliance when we want to make waffles. It's easy to use, easily portable, and makes delicious, crisp waffles. You can definitely buy a more expensive model that looks cooler on the counter and has a couple more features, but for my money the Presto is among the best waffle makers I've owned or used.Whatever you decide - Bon appetit!