I experimented with this to make me and the family some waffle mixes and it works well with all of my experiments. Made jelly waffles, made peanut butter jelly waffles, made waffle cones (roll really quick before it dries), made fresh strawberries and berry waffles...as you can see we are a waffle family :) It is also pretty easy to clean and not so heavy on my part. Also can easily be stored because it is not bulky. I had other brands before that were not so well known but I found those didn't really cook the center of the waffles that well. I knew brand names would be slightly expensive but the product is amazing.

CarmelRD

Naperville, IL

This is one of those things that no one really needs but it is fun to use once you do own it. I certainly learned that when you get married, people love to buy you kitchen gadgets (even if they weren't on your registry). We would be living in a small town house, so gadgets like this one were not on our registry. We considered taking it back, but were glad that we have it. There is something about making your own waffles that just makes them taste so much better then any other way. This unit is inexpensive, easy to use and easy to pack up and store away (a must when you have the limited counter and cabinet space that we have). It makes waffles quickly and with the settings, I can have mine fairly raw and my husband can have his more "well done" The only thing I don't like is that it is somewhat difficult to clean. Performance This makes the perfect waffle every time because you can customize the settings to cook it to your liking. Settings/Features It is great that there are enough settings to make everyone's taste in "doneness" Ease of Cleaning The one down side to this waffle maker is that it is a bit difficult to get totally clean. It does take a while to cool as well. Ease of Use This is extremely easy to set up and use. You don't even need to read the instructions first. Durability This comes on and off our counter and in and out of storage and has held up really well.

Jenjlg

USA

As I have shown in other reviews that I have also done, I am a huge cooking fanatic, one of my favorite things to cook being breads. I have recently gone on a bit of a shopping spree with my fiancé since we are replacing everything in our kitchen, and one of our many purchases has been this waffle maker. It is an amazing cooking appliance to have if you are a person that loves breakfast or just loves to have homemade food. Since we bought this waffle maker a month ago, my fiancé and I have used it at least twice a week, always using it to make a nice sunday brunch for ourselves. Honestly, this great appliance makes it easy to get restaurant quality waffles that just make your mouth water at the sight of them. I have found it to be very easy to use, surprisingly easy to clean and manage, and it performs amazingly, making fresh golden waffles in less than two minutes. I think that anyone, even those who aren't amazing cooks, could buy this Cuisinart waffle maker and enjoy it to the fullest.

Hector6998

USA

My husband and I received our Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker as a wedding present. While did we did not register for this product, let alone a waffle maker in general, we were pleasantly surprised with our gift. Our Saturday mornings are not complete without our little waffle bar. Performance The Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker is consistent time in and time out. It is easy to tell when the waffles are done so you do not end up pulling your waffles apart too soon or having overcooked or burned waffles. In addition to making regular waffles in my Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker, I have also made corn meal waffles. They turned out just as good as the regular recipe. I have used fruits, nuts, chocolate chips, and other delicious waffle additives while using my Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker. We have not had any issues with the waffle additions and our machine. Settings/Features The settings on the Cuisinart Round Classic Waffle Maker are easy to use and consistent. I like my waffles a little more crunchy so I can turn the heat and cooking time up when it is time to make mine.

internashley

USA

My husband and I got this waffle maker as a wedding gift. It is one of the best gifts we received. It makes really good waffles! We have made all kinds of different waffles on it and each recipe has turned out great. It can drip over the sides sometimes but it mainly stays on the waffle iron face. The only reason it drips over is if you get too much. It cooks them quickly and effectively. They taste good and aren't overcooked if you follow the timer. It also is really durable and we have had no problems with it. I would highly recommend this waffle maker. Performance It works really well and cooks the waffles great. The timer is accurate and makes a great tasting waffle. Settings/Features There are not a great deal of settings or features on this waffle maker. It basically makes the waffle in the appropriate time and then it is finished. Ease of Cleaning It is pretty easy to clean. Sometimes the face of it can be hard to clean off but it is not too bad. Ease of Use Pour the batter in and close it. It is that simple. Durability It has held up great for us the last two years.

Emily0609

USA

I absolutely love this waffle maker. I use this waffle maker on a regular basis and each and everytime I make Waffles they turn out perfect. I have made butter milk waffles, blueberry waffles, homestyle waffles and even chocolate dessert waffles which goes well with ice cream. This waffle maker has non stick plates but I always lightly coat my plates with non stick cooking spray. The performance of this waffle maker is consistent, it cooks evenly and I have never had any half cooked waffles as a end result. This waffle maker has 5 settings which controls how much you would like to brown your waffles. There is a handy indicator light that lights up when your waffles are done cooking. Make sure to never open the waffle maker up while its cooking. Wait for the light to come on and you will have perfectly made waffles every single time without fail. This waffle maker comes with a instructions manual and a recipe book. It's very easy to clean so its virtually a hassle free cleaning process. I have own this waffle maker for 5 years and it works very well after these many years. This is the perfect waffle maker in my opinion and I highly recommend this product.

JT2013

USA

I Love this waffle maker. I have had others in the past and this one works far above the others. Of course this one is not the most expensive on the market but it is not cheap either. It is from a great brand Cuisinart makes great products. It warms up fast and makes waffles fast. I can make a meal for a family of five within minutes. Great Machine! Performance Preforms great. Makes all the waffles I need and makes them fast. Heats up fast and cools down fast. Settings/Features Not the most advanced settings and features but hey we are just making waffles. You can adjust the darkness of your waffles. Which is good cause everyone in my family likes them a different way. Ease of Cleaning I have no problem cleaning this. The nonstick surface is a breeze to clean. Ease of Use Very easy to use. Just plug it in and it is ready to go. Durability Had this for four years now and it is still going good. No problems and everything still works. I have a small kitchen so when it is not being used it is stored in the basement and is carried around all the time.

jewalrath

USA

Being a college student, it feels so good to have fresh waffles on a weekend morning with my roommates. This waffle maker is very easy to use and clean (as long as you do it regularily). To clean this waffle maker, you will need to dampen one or two paper towels and go through all of the cracks to get the food particles out. You will need to clean it as soon as you are finished with it so that you will not need to worry about food building up in it. At that point, it will be very hard to clean it. It is also helpful to know that you need to apply cooking spray to the waffle iron (top and bottom) so that the cooked waffle mix will not stick to the iron. Cooking spray helps with cleaning the waffle iron a lot. It has a timer on the front the waffle maker that allows you to know when your waffles are ready to be eaten. When you turn it on, the light will turn from red to green to let you know that the irons are hot enough. The same thing goes for when you are cooking the waffles. Red means that it is still cooking, and green means that it is done. The hardest thing about this product is probably cleaning it, but as long as you use cooking spray and clean it out as soon as you are done, it will last you a long time.

Willow923science

USA

We wanted a waffle maker that was smaller in size because we don't have a ton of room. This one is nice and compact. We don't use it very often so we haven't experimented much with it on temperature and what not. We have used it to make cornbread waffles and brownie waffles for special occasions and it worked great for that. Performance We find it hard to figure out how much batter to use. We either have to much so it spills out everywhere or not enough so it is thin and burns. The plates are deceiving and make it seem like it can handle more batter than it actually can. Settings/Features We like that it is simple and has straight forward and easy to understand features. Ease of Cleaning If the batter overflows, there are lots of crevasses that are hard to clean out but the actual plates are easy to wipe clean. Ease of Use The waffle maker is super easy to use since it doesn't have any fancy features. Durability Our waffle maker has held up fine and we have had it for three years.

swimneday

USA

My wife and I received this as a wedding gift two years ago and use it every Sunday. Initially, she said "When are we ever going to use a waffle iron??" How about every Sunday morning! It's easy to use, and perfect for a small household. I probably wouldn't use it for a larger group. It doesn't have many features, but that's just fine - it makes it even more user-friendly. We've never had any issues with it and the waffles are great :) Performance Waffles come out perfect every time. Settings/Features There are very few features on this, but really, what do you need beside a sliding switch to control how done you like your waffles? Ease of Cleaning Cleaning a self-contained electronic device is always tricky; I do wish the engineers could have done something about this. Ease of Use Anybody can make fantastic waffles with this iron. Durability This waffle iron feels solid - not "I can't lift it" solid, but I feel comfortable using it regularly without being worried I'll break it.

JosephLong

USA