GreenPan Elite 4-Square Belgian Waffle Iron, Healthy Ceramic Nonstick Plates, Easy One-Touch Presets, Black

I have tested this waffle maker making Belgian Waffles, Regular Waffles and Liege Waffles. There is a little learning curve in the sense you need to decide how crisp you want the waffles and how dark. All the waffles turned out amazing. The Liege waffle was pure perfection. Cleanup was super easy. This waffle maker is nonstick and nothing sticks. After each use I wash it in soapy water and rinse. It is so easy to clean, I would not subject the plates to the dishwasher. Make sure you use regular vegetable oil and not Pam and those aerosol sprays will ruin a nonstick surface. I found I needed hardly any oil to prep the grates and after the first waffle I didn't grease it again and they all released beautifully. I was nervous spending so much money on this waffle maker, but it is worth every penny. I also like the fact there are no harsh chemicals. It is big, so keep that in mind. Mine sits on the countertop, but I do make waffles pretty frequently. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love my GreenPan waffle maker! From the moment I unboxed it, the quality stood out — it feels solid, well-built, and thoughtfully designed. The non-stick coating works exactly as advertised — waffles slide out easily with no sticking and clean-up is a breeze. It heats up quickly and distributes heat evenly, so every waffle comes out golden and perfectly cooked. Whether I’m making thick Belgian waffles or thinner breakfast-style ones, the results are consistently great. The cool-touch handle and indicator lights make it easy to use, even for beginners. I also appreciate the easy maintenance — a quick wipe with a damp cloth and it’s ready for next time. Given the performance and durability, the price feels very reasonable compared to other waffle makers I’ve tried.

When this machine works it's excellent and makes amazing waffles. You can tell the heating element works well and heats up evenly. But the operation is confusing. Cycling through waffle kinds (Belgian, Classic etc) is a knob but cycling through texture is a button. It beeps once warm up is done but doesn't give you time to pour the batter, it just waits a moment and starts the timer. If you push the start/stop button at this time, it'll turn off and when you turn it on again, it'll start the preheat cycle again. Preheat seems to be time-based rather than a thermostat that checks when the temp is ready. My unit also seems to have a defect. Sometimes the display won't turn on until the unit is hot (a full preheat cycle). I have to push buttons and go from memory because the screen is off. I contacted customer service in the hopes they would work with me but their reply was "just return to Amazon". I'm going to keep it and avoid the hassle, as I've learned to work around these quirks. At this price point I expected more from it.

I was searching for a classic waffle maker for years after my mom threw away our old one from the 90s without telling us. Despite the price tag on this and some of the negative reviews I decided to try it out. I was not disappointed at all. I read the booklet (like anyone should do before using a product for the first time) and after cleaning it as instructed, I went to using it. Pictures are me using basic bisquik mix and I sprayed the plates with avocado oil. NOT cooking spray. At mid settings for texture and and a setting of 4 for color those were my results. I have used it 3 times since purchasing it 2 weeks ago and had no issues. My next use will be trying out the belgian plates. I also froze some of what I made and popped them in the toaster a week later and they were great. For those with kids or large families who want to save some time on a weekend morning this is great! In 5 minutes you have 4 squares made. I did not encounter any problems regarding leaking, the moat did great at catching excess batter. The plates are easy to pop off and clean which is a huge plus for me. As makers without removable plates are hard to keep clean forever. I do have one concern regarding longevity and that is in regards to the hinge. I worry that will break from repeated use but I'll do my best to be careful of that. Beyond that I really recommend this for those looking for versatility in their waffles.

Wasn't sure this would be worth the money. But it's worth every penny. Great waffles. Easy to get just the right soft to crispy texture for everyone; each batch done in just 5 minutes. Doesn't overflow due to the deep channels. Plates come out for easy cleaning. The non-stick surface seems like it will last much better than the usual non-stick materials.