Material: Brushed stainless steel with nonstick baking plates.In our opinion, we rather have slightly lighter edges than burnt ones, so this wasn’t a dealbreaker. Our testers loved the five browning settings for customization and the red and green indicator lights that let you know when your breakfast is ready.ĭuring our tests, we found that the batter spread evenly but left the edges a bit pale compared to the rest of the golden results. Housed in brushed stainless steel, the compact model cooks waffles quickly and allows you to remove them smoothly thanks to a nonstick baking plate with four quarters. Pros: The batter spreads and distributes evenly when poured into the maker.Ĭons: It does not brown waffles as evenly as other waffle makers, as they were lighter around the edges.Īs our best value pick, this waffle maker has everything you need to make quality waffles without spending a pretty penny. Material: Stainless steel top cover, nonstick baking plates.Fit for one Belgian waffle at a time, this model is an excellent choice for everyday breakfasts. Its designated batter pour spout at the top allows you to easily fill it from bottom to top, and it features a five-setting control for just the right browning. This waffle maker's unique design also prevents batter overflow. It features a brushed stainless steel top cover, nonstick baking plates, a locking handle, and light indicators that signal when waffles are done with three beeps.

Most waffle makers have a horizontal build, but Cuisinart designed this vertical model to take up minimal space on the kitchen counter. Testers said it heats up quickly, cooks evenly, and “cleans up nicely with no spillage areas.” Pros: It cooked waffles to perfection during our tests and is easy to store thanks to its vertical design.Ĭons: There is no cord storage, and it's not ideal for big batches.Įarning near-perfect ratings across all categories, the Cuisinart Vertical Waffle Maker was a no-brainer for our best overall pick. View On Amazon View On Williams-Sonoma View On Walmart

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