(checked 2026-10-10)Small sample: 891 ratings.
Good Housekeeping's best overall and Serious Eats' best American-style maker: a deep moat that stops drips, even browning, and loud beeps. It makes one thin waffle at a time for a high price, and some owners find waffles stick.
Top complaints
- Pricey for one waffle at a time
Amazon's review summary says value for money is mixed, with some owners saying it isn't worth the price. It costs $169.95 at Breville and makes one waffle per batch.
- Waffles stick for some owners
Amazon's summary says nonstick experiences are mixed: some say waffles come off easily, others find them difficult to remove.
- Bulky, slow preheat
Serious Eats' only con is that it's a bit bulky (the moat enlarges the footprint). Good Housekeeping says it had one of the longest preheat times.
Source: Serious Eats, Good Housekeeping
What owners love
- The moat really prevents messes
Serious Eats never had batter drip down the sides even when it overfilled on purpose; Good Housekeeping says the moat did an excellent job.
Source: Serious Eats, Good Housekeeping - Evenly browned, crisp waffles
Good Housekeeping loved the evenly browned waffles; Serious Eats found them thin and crispy but never brittle. Amazon owners praise evenly baked, crispy results.
- Clear controls, solid build
Seven clearly marked darkness settings, three loud beeps when done, a lid lock and cord storage (Good Housekeeping, Serious Eats); Amazon owners call it solidly made.
- You want thick Belgian waffles
- You need several waffles at once
- You're price-sensitive
- Thin, crispy diner-style waffles
- Messy or kid cooks (deep overflow moat)
- Clear beeps and 7 browning levels
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What experts say
- Good Housekeeping: Best overall: even browning, an overflow moat, lid lock and cord storage; the only con is a slightly longer preheat.
- Serious Eats: Best American-style waffle maker: never dripped even when overfilled, reheats in under two minutes; a bit bulky.