CuisinartMini Belgian Waffle Maker, Round Mini Waffle Iron, Silver, WAF-200P1

I am super pleased with this waffle making machine. I spent a lot of time looking at a variety of waffle makers. I wanted to get one for my husband as he sometimes wants waffles. I am not usually a fan of waffles, but I found that I do like Belgian style. So, when I began looking for a waffle maker for him, I made sure it could make the thicker Belgian style that I like.There are so many waffle makers out there and the reviews are all over the place. I went from thinking I could get something for less than $20 to taking a peek at the offerings in the hundreds. I looked so hard and so long that I was considering giving up. At some point in my mission, I found this Cuisinart waffle maker. I have always liked this brand, and I was kinda keen on the features such as:Removable platesUse beyond making waffles, additional plates (swap out two waffle plates for a flat and a flat/round for eggs, sausage patties, sandwiches)Belgian waffle style plates with deep crevicesThe product description video helped me to see how it works, which influenced my ultimate buying decision.Basically its a breakfast station! My primary interest was waffle making, so even the lure of added functionality didn't completely sell me at first. I continued to read all the reviews- again, all mixed like every other out there- and abandoned this for awhile to continue my search.I circled back around to this because, once again, I have been pleased with anything I have by Cuisinart. I liked the overall look of this, and that it appeared to be easy to store. I also decided I liked the additional plates, and I liked that there is no need to do any flipping or rotating of the machine. It cost more ($72) than I originally set out for, but everything about this unit- if it worked- seemed to be worth it. We love "breakfast" anytime, so i knew it would be used not only for waffles but for pancakes, eggs, and sausage patties. In addition, I started looking at recipes that go beyond breakfast foods that use a waffle maker, and this size and style seemed conducive to trying out all sorts of neat recipes. SOLD!Now, as to how it did.1st-- how the waffles turn out is greatly determined by the cook. My husband makes perfect Belgium waffles each and every time. ME? they turn out.. ok. I am so glad I wasn't the only one to test this out, as I would have thought that the machine was at fault. NOPE- me. I swear I do all the things he does, but every single time his turn out better. EVEN SO, mine still look good.It has a few heat settings, just take a look at the manual for additional guidance. I don't think they take long to make. We made several in short time. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Waffles were evenly cooked, and always just turn out well. We use Krusteaz brand Belgian Waffle mix every time- not sure if that makes a difference or not.The plates pop out for easy washing, if need be (I usually just wipe with a damp cloth). I can store the unit in an upright position or resting flat. It doesn't take up much room in my cupboard, which is great. Compact- just a square. Nothing sticking out, making it weird. If you like appliances on your counter, this is pleasant to look at.Usually when we do waffles, we aren't doing pancakes. Usually when I do pancakes, I am used to using another style of pan, BUT, this is really nice as it heats up quickly, doesn't stick, and is just fun to use one unit. The round section is for batter,eggs, etc, then the top flat portion presses down. It is still being used primarily for waffles, but I am very pleased with this waffle maker. Especially when my husband makes waffles.The more we use the more I am pleased with this purchase. 5 stars at this time. If I learn anything new- good or bad- I will be back to update.

The media could not be loaded. When our old Belgian waffle maker (the round kind) died, I wasn’t too keen on replacing it because, well, it was such a pain to use/clean/store that I barely used it to begin with. But then I started to realize how much I was spending monthly on frozen waffles for my kids and decided to invest in a new waffle maker.My kids vacillate between waffles and pancakes most days, and I’ve resorted to the frozen variety out of convenience, but also because frankly I suck at making pancakes. Cooking pancakes on the stovetop is literally a 20-30 minute anxiety attack. I always burn them, they come out all different shapes/sizes, the kitchen fills up with smoke, and I go through way too much butter to keep the griddle greased. Not to mention the mess afterwards.Enter Cuisinart. I’m a huge Cuisinart fan. Their appliances have never let me down. I own their blender/food processor, toaster/convection oven, bread maker, stick blender, and the list goes on. Everything works well, and everything is easy to use. So when I saw yet another magical combo kitchen appliance from them, I knew it was the one.There is no learning curve to using this appliance. With a cacophony of toddlers in my general vicinity, I was able to make a batch of waffles with ease day 1. The kids loved them. Day 2 was pancake day, and as you can see from the video, IMHO, the Cuisinart Breakfast Central is the most civilized way to make pancakes. No smoke, no mess, no stress. Indeed, it was so enjoyable that I made 4 batches so that I had leftovers to freeze for the week. I whistled a happy tune all the while, basking in the anxiety free breakfast experience.My favorite feature, however, is that the PLATES COME OUT AND ARE DISHWASHER SAFE. Game. Changer. I can actually clean the appliance properly after use, instead of just kind of wiping it down and hoping nothing grows in there when it goes back into storage. I haven’t put the plates in the dishwasher since they’re so easy to clean, but it’s nice to know that I can. The entire outside seems to be non-stickish as well, so that when batter overflows (which sometimes it does), it wipes clean with ease.The Breakfast Central also comes with recipes included, which you’ll actually want to make (sweet and savory waffles, infused maple syrup recipes, and unique pancake recipes). I’m always impressed with the recipes Cuisinart includes with their appliances, and this is no exception.Other pros:1. It’s surprisingly lightweight.2. The handle stays nice and cool no matter how long I use the appliance.3. The non-stick surface is excellent; absolutely nothing gets left behind.4. There is only one control knob—super simple to use.5. It cooks fast!I am beyond thrilled with this appliance and look forward to using it for years to come. Thank you, Cuisinart, for helping me to master cooking pancakes after all these years!

AT LAST... a wonderful waffle maker that makes waffle making a JOY!Having just returned home from Maine Maple Weekend, we decided to buy a new waffle maker. Our old waffle maker did not have removeable plates and after several years of steady use, it had not aged well. After a lot of research, we decided to purchase this Cuisinart model because our experience with Cuisinart appliances has always been great.This waffle maker is excellent! What a difference!-The non-stick plates release the waffles every time with ease (no more scraping up stuck-on waffles in a hot waffle iron!).-The indicator light lets you know when the waffles are done (no more guesswork!).-Adjustable temperature setting (we use setting #3, perfect waffles EVERY TIME).-The interchangeable plates come off instantly with just the push of a button.-The plates are easy to clean and dishwasher safe.-The handle does not get hot.-The exterior is easy to wipe clean.-No more overflowing, spilled, burnt mess!We have used the waffle maker several times since we purchased it and it has not overflowed! It makes 4 Belgian waffles at one time (time saver!) and the controls are easy to use.This is, easily, the BEST waffle maker we have ever owned! It's the quality you expect from Cuisinart at a fair price. We love it so much we're going to buy a few more to give as Christmas gifts (along with bottles of Maine maple syrup, of course)!

I love the removable plates, making it easy to clean. The first time I used it, I had the setting on high and it made the waffles crispy. I have not used the pancake plates, the pancakes would be too small and only two at a time.