Waffle Irons

Hundreds of waffles cannot lie: These machines are top-of-the-morning performers.

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Updated:: Mar 23, 2018
Original:: Nov 1, 2005

1) Proctor-Silex 26500 Morning Baker Belgian Waffle Iron
$23, proctorsilex.com
UPSIDE Audible alert; stores upright; inexpensive.
DOWNSIDE Difficult to clean; single setting.

2) T-Fal Avante Sandwich & Waffle Maker
$30, target.com for stores
UPSIDE Removable, dishwasher-safe plates; stores upright.
DOWNSIDE Single setting.

3) Black & Decker Grill & Wafflebaker G48TD
$40, walmart.com
UPSIDE Makes four waffles at a time; removable, dishwasher-safe plates.
DOWNSIDE Rickety construction.

4) Cuisinart WAF6 6-Slice Traditional Waffle Iron
$80, macys.com
UPSIDE Makes six waffles at a time; audible alert.
DOWNSIDE Difficult to clean; expensive.

5) VillaWare Reversible Belgian & Heart Waffler
$100, williams-sonoma.com
UPSIDE Audible alert; removable, dishwasher-safe plates; deep spill trough.
DOWNSIDE Expensive; releases excessive steam when opened (could be dangerous for kids).

USE YOUR WAFFLE IRON TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

Jalapeño-Cheddar Waffle Sticks

*Prices and other details were accurate when we published this article in February 2007.