(checked 2026-10-10)158,070 ratings; the listing likely pools many colors and shapes. The newer ceramic-nonstick listing Serious Eats links (B0GZLLQ31T) shows 9% from only 211 ratings.
Amazon's runaway best-seller: a tiny, colorful, roughly $10 iron that makes reliably golden 4-inch waffles. It has no settings, no on/off switch and a dim light, and making a full batch takes a long time.
Top complaints
- No controls and a dim light
Wirecutter notes it has no sounds, dials or even an on/off switch, and its indicator light is almost too dim to see. Serious Eats and Good Housekeeping list no settings.
- Slow for a full batch
Good Housekeeping says the 4-inch size means it takes a considerable time to work through a normal batch of batter, and waffles need longer than one light cycle (2 to 2.5 minutes) to crisp.
Source: Good Housekeeping - Doesn't get very hot for some
Amazon's review summary says heating is mixed, with some owners saying it doesn't get hot enough and the temperature can't be controlled. Serious Eats says not to expect burnished, crispy waffles at 420 watts.
What owners love
- Reliably golden little waffles
Wirecutter was impressed by the crispy, reliably golden 4-inch waffles; Good Housekeeping found fairly consistent results.
Source: Wirecutter, Good Housekeeping - Tiny, cheap and fun
About the size of a hair crimper and fits in a drawer (Wirecutter); many colors and shapes (Serious Eats, Good Housekeeping).
- Truly nonstick, easy cleanup
Serious Eats says the plates are truly nonstick without oil and there's little to clean; Amazon owners praise ease of use and cleaning.
- You make full-size waffles for a family
- You want browning control or a beep
- You want deeply browned, crispy waffles
- One person or kids
- Tiny kitchens, dorms and travel
- Chaffles and novelty shapes
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Other good pick for mini waffles: crispy, golden results, but no controls, a dim light, PTFE coating, and the recommended 1/4 cup overflowed.
- Serious Eats: Best mini: heats quickly and cleans easily, but don't expect beautifully crisp waffles at 420 watts.
- Good Housekeeping: Best mini: easy and consistent, but slow to get through a standard batch.