classic (non Belgian) waffle makers
 

Hi all. I hope you had a fine Thaksgiving Day.

I'm trying to find a waffle iron that not only produces nice, classic, evenly cooked, non Belgian waffles, but that is also easy to clean. There are so many brands and features, bells and whistles....I'm at a loss. I'm trying to stay away from the heavy cast iron versions, but I can be convinced. Do you have a favorite classic waffle maker? Why do you like it? What are things you don't like about it? I would like to stay near/under $50, or so, if possible. Thanks in advance for your input.

OOooo can I come to your house when you get it? I love waffles, but I am the only one in my house. I had one my dad bought back in 1972. It was great because it had removable plates. It was huge - it made 4 5-inch waffles at a time. And I loved the different plates, one so you could even make grilled sandwiches. I don't remember the brand.

i have this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H21nWfRjFqI
i really love it and it is easy to clean. and it shows the grandkids how much i love them :)
unfortunately, it seems that it's no longer made. here's an ebay listing http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Decker...QAAOSw~gRVrmsQ

I have had large, clunky ones.....got rid of...hard to store...now have a cheap lite weight, makes two only....but so efficient and Teflon coated so easy to just wipe clean...perfect every time....I makes batches, freeze on cookie sheets, then bag and just pop into toaster...great in summer for ice cream sandwiches! Also have one of those cute $10 waffle stick makers.......

Love my Sunbeam with no stick surface. It was probably under $20 at the time

sandy

You can wash the waffle iron under running water. As long as you don't immurse it. I hold it so the water runs off and wash using soap and water, use the sprayer and give it a good rinse. I've been doing this for years to all the grill like small appliances and no problems. I have this one and it's great. https://www.cuisinart.com/products/w...rs/wmr-ca.html

silly me, what's the difference and why does it matter? I had one that made rectangle ones, but it took forever, and that was 15 yrs ago. I get my waffles, round , cheap at the dollar store for 6. can't beat that. I put strawberries and whipped cream on mine, also dollar store. good luck.

Types of Waffle Makers

Standard Waffle Makers: Standard waffle makers create waffles that are usually between 5 and 7 inches across. The pockets are not very deep and the waffles tend to be an even texture all the way through. Standard waffle makers often cook several waffles at a time, creating clear divisions between multiple waffles for easy cutting.
Belgian Waffle Makers: Belgian waffles are thicker than their standard counterparts, but they tend to be the same size across. Belgian waffles are often circular and require a more time-intensive recipe to create. These waffles are crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and have deep pockets


http://bestwafflemakerratings.com/

Based on that I think we have a Belgium waffle maker. We have a very large family and DH researched it and got this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Waring-WMK200-...m+waffle+maker

We used to have the one with the hearts and like the ones that flip the waffle better as the result is an almost perfect waffle. We use whatever waffle recipe we want and have never noticed that the Belgium waffle iron needed a specific batter.

thanks Anna, so the round ones are Belgium? Never knew that. thanks

Belgian have larger and deeper square holes than regular waffles. Either one can be round or square. I would suggest getting an older Sunbeam model in a thrift store, if you can. Those old Sunbeam appliances from the 50's and 60's are indestructible.