Ninja BW1001 NeverStick PRO Belgian Waffle Maker, Vertical Design, 5 Shade Settings, with Precision-Pour Cup & Chef-curated Recipe Guide, Black & Silver

Who knew that making sideways waffles could be so fun! And they come out excellent. After fiddling around a little bit with timing, I easily perfected the perfectly browned waffle. While the appliance may be a bit pricey, it is well worth it, especially if you love waffles. The size is great, stores easily in the cupboard, and doesn't take long at all to cook golden brown waffles. This will make a nice gift the next time I attend a wedding or shower.

Great Waffle Maker! Easy to use and quick clean up. Ninja doesn’t disappoint.

I have tried sever al waffle irons over the years and this product has worked great. I seasoned the waffle iron as directed in the included instructions. Easy clean up! Waffles did not stick. I have made regular belgian waffles and chocolate waffles served with ice cream. Caution: the top of the waffle iron does get hot, so just use the handle! Recommend this waffle iron if it meets your budget.

Initial review, I'll update this in 6 months.I like that it's vertical and takes up very little space on the counter and on the shelf for storage. It's super simple to operate, turn the dial to your desired setting, wait until the light turns green, fill the batter, and when the light turns green again, the waffle is finished. It did a great job and cleanup is super simple.

Made perfect waffles! I followed the manual instructions of before use care and used the recipe that came with the product.I was able to make 5 waffles on shade setting 5 for a more crispy waffle.It was very easy to use and satisfying to see a good waffle come out with low effort.I have no complaints.

This is very nearly perfect! I've tried a box mix and homemade. Each time, they cook beautifully. The timing feature automatically goes off based on the darkness you select. (My personal favorite is 2 for most recipes.) They come off clean, evenly cooked, and no burnt parts (which I cannot stand). It comes with a measuring cup to ensure you get the right amount of waffles, but this can vary a lot by recipe. That is one of the things that makes it not quite perfect. Depending on the recipe, a full may only make half a waffle or a full one. With the upright distribution of the waffle batter, you cannot open it to check if you've put enough in. If you pour too much, it overflows and you have a mess. I was able to kind of figure it out after the first two tries of making it though and am now better able to guess how much to really put into the maker. For more liquid batters, you will need to add more. If it does overflow, it becomes a bit of work to clean up. The waffle maker is obviously hot, which makes cleaning while the batter is wet problematic. Once it cools completely, then you really have to scrub to get it off. I think pouring the batter straight into the waffle maker instead of using the cup eliminates this problem, but you really have to be good at eyeballing measurements in order not to overflow the maker.TLDR: Despite some imperfections, I do find this to be better compared to other waffle makers I've tried. The consistent cook with automatic detection of doneness outweighs the cons for me.TIPS: For thicker batters, you'll add less. I recommend the recipe from Preppy Kitchen. Follow his instructions completely, and you'll get great waffles every time.

Best Waffle maker out there.

I enjoy the occasional waffle, but have always been unimpressed with the results from home irons. It always seemed like I would end up with an under- or over-cooked waffle that was soggy regardless of doneness. I contribute that issue to the mix, and I've tried many, including homemade. However, I recently came across a mix, that in tandem with this waffle iron, makes the perfect waffles--repeatedly. If you prefer your waffles to have a golden (true golden, not burnt) and crispy exterior with a soft fluffy core, try the Augason Farms Pancake & Waffle Mix on a #3 setting. It's the perfect mix for this waffle maker. This iron is quick to get to operating temperature, quick to cook, and has an audible and visual alarm when your waffle is complete. With a little practice, you can pour batter without measuring by stopping the fill at just below the top grid row that is somewhat visible from the pour opening. This allows the batter to expand without excess and leaving you without a messy overfill situation. The non-stick plates make removal of your finished waffle a breeze, and with all my mix/batter trials, never have I had a waffle stick or difficult to remove. That being said, I haven't tried sticky add-ins such as chocolate chips, and I can see that being a potential issue if that's how you roll. Overall, this waffle maker cooks evenly--top to bottom, front to back--and makes preparation and cleanup a breeze. With the right mix used, it is exceptional.