Cuisinart Belgian Waffle Maker with Pancake Plates, Nonstick Plates, 6 Browning Levels, Ready Indicator Lights, Temperature Control, Deep Waffle Pockets, WAF-300P1, Brushed Stainless

I already own the Cuisinart Griddler Five (GR-5BP1), which offers a separate waffle plate—but let me tell you, the quality difference between that and this dedicated waffle maker is night and day. This waffle maker delivers thick, crispy, golden-brown waffles every time. One batch makes four small waffles, and I usually enjoy two with fresh fruit for a perfect weekend brunch. On setting level 3+, the waffles turn out beautifully—crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy inside (though this can vary slightly depending on your mix and personal preference). Want them even crispier? I simply turn off the power and leave the lid closed a bit longer—works like magic. The non-stick coating is excellent. Nothing sticks, and cleanup is a breeze. If you want to go a step further, the plates pop right out and are dishwasher safe—totally hassle-free. Compared to the Griddler’s waffle plate, this feels like a real waffle maker—superior heat distribution, texture, and overall performance. It’s become a weekend ritual with coffee at home, and I honestly couldn’t be happier. Love it. Love it. Love it.

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 this thing. It beeps when ready, pour the batter in and wait for another beep and perfectly done waffles. I generally twist the power switch so its horizontal to the counter, sorry I don't remember the numbers I think its between 3 and 4. I've found that it is any higher the waffles are either over done or burnt. Because of the non-stick surface the waffles come out easily, no mess, no fuss. I've been using the Krusteaz belgian waffle mix and its perfect every time. The heating plates are removable and have forms for tiny pancakes 2" maybe? I used it to make a quesadilla and it was ok. it would be better if there were waffle heating plates and then flat heating plates. Its Super easy to clean and it stands up when not using so easy to store or not take up much counter space. I would recommend this to anyone.

Makes good waffles, but I just don’t enjoy a Belgian Waffle as much as a plain waffle. I thought I would love the removable plates, but they are just a bit of a pain. I never use anything other than the waffles. It does make cleaning easier, but it sure means extra storage.

My family of four is reducing our carb intake, and I previously started with the Dash mini waffle maker, but the cleanup drove me crazy. With all the cheese and other ingredients, there is a lot of oil and burned bits. And the mini takes 4-5 minutes per little waffle which means my family of four had to wait forever. I hunted and hunted for a waffle maker with removable plates and settled for this one. Tonight I made chicken Parmesan chaffles which definitely requires more filling than the little dash, maybe 1 of these chaffles is like 1.5-2 from the Dash mini. You can see my chicken Parmesan chaffles in the picture. The second picture is of the waffle plates dirty after making them, the third picture is after I easily washed the plate. I also used the pancake plate to make “keto sandwich thins” cheeseburger patty pocket sandwich. I also am going to try Chinese “egg dumplings” which uses scrambled egg thin wrappers around dumpling filling. Definitely the bottom browns more for the pancake plates. It might brown the top well if the pancake batter you make rises a lot. Otherwise one side definitely looks better than the other. So many uses beyond regular waffles, and the removable plates allow for easy cleanup. My waffle maker also was missing back rubber feet and I have asked Cuisinart if this is intentional. But those feet are pretty sharp without the rubber feet. The machine is relatively light and I was surprised how light the plates were compared to some other machines I’ve tried. But they made the regular waffles well and the chaffles as well, so I can’t complain. I do wish that they made the top and bottom plates interchangeable as I think a flat bottom plate would have been a nice option. The “ready” beep was quite accurate. I wonder if it was just a timer thing or a temperature gauge or some other sensor.

Great maker, easy yo use. Smaller waffles, but great for a large group. Easy clean up.

Il sert presque a toit les jours!

Pretty good and works well !

Es la mejor wafflera que existe! He utilizado muchas waffleras pero sin duda está es la mejor, tarda 3min, los waffles son grandes y los puedes hacer con cualquier mezcla y te van a salir perfectos.

We love this waffle maker. It makes great waffles and we love the fact that the waffle maker plates are removable and can be clean easily in the dishwasher. Great product!

Like many other reviewers, we chose this model because the plates came out for cleaning. That feature is fantastic. Only downside, and it's big one, is that this is a relatively low-wattage device, meaning that it takes a VERY long time to cook waffles or pancakes to where we like them--nice a golden crisp. Like 10 minutes. It also takes at LEAST that long to warm up. Beware: Start cooking early!