Hamilton Beach Belgian Mini Waffle Maker with Shade Control, Makes 2 at Once, Create Personalized Keto Chaffles and Hash Browns, PFAS-Free Non-Stick Plates, Compact Design, Stainless Steel (26009)

Excellent waffle maker right out the box. Made a huge double batch of waffles as soon as I got it. Use about a cup of batter, turn it to max and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes, perfect golden brown every time. I freeze them on a cookie sheet and pack them away for a fast breakfast. Really compact so it fits in a corner of my cupboard. Exactly what I needed since my dad wouldn't part with the family waffle maker, but he did give me a copy of the family recipe.

Works great , great price. Needs a handle because of the lock, I had to use two pair of gloves. I will see about buying a pair of ovgloves.

I recently purchased the Hamilton Beach Belgian Mini Waffle Maker and I'm quite pleased with its performance! Here are my thoughts: Pros: Compact Design: This waffle maker is perfect for small kitchens or for anyone with limited storage space. It's small enough to leave out on the counter without taking up too much room. Quick and Easy to Use: I love how fast it heats up and cooks waffles. Within minutes, I have delicious, golden-brown waffles ready to enjoy. Perfect for busy mornings! Non-Stick Surface: Cleaning is a breeze thanks to the non-stick surface. Waffles slide right off, and a quick wipe with a damp cloth is all it takes to clean it up. Versatile: Despite its size, this mini waffle maker can handle a variety of batters, from traditional to gluten-free or vegan mixes. It's versatile enough to suit different dietary preferences. Cons: Size: While perfect for one or two people, it may not be ideal for larger families since it makes only one waffle at a time. Indicator Light: The indicator light is a bit small and can be difficult to see if the waffle maker is ready. It would be helpful if it were a bit more prominent. Overall, the Hamilton Beach Belgian Mini Waffle Maker is a fantastic addition to any kitchen, especially for those who enjoy homemade waffles without the hassle of a larger appliance. Despite a couple of minor issues, it delivers great results every time. Highly recommended!

Success! We needed to replace our 40 year old waffle iron after it died. (RIP) We wanted something that would make 2 waffles, inexpensive, small enough to fit in a cabinet and solid enough to last more than a month or two. The stand on Replacement #1 melted from the heat. Replacement #2 was more suited for making pizzelles. This was our third attempt. The waffle maker cooks perfect waffles. On medium setting, the waffles are soft on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. The tray has a spill proof ridge. Only downside is that the plates are not removable. That is not so much of an issue because the waffles don’t stick. The plates don’t require heavy cleaning.

I've used this about 25 times now. I've used it on everything--buttermilk waffles, cornbread waffles, grilled cheese sandwiches--you name it. It has worked flawlessly on everything. It's simple, and only has one heat adjustment slider, which seems to respond well when you need to lower or raise the temperature. The shape of the waffles is my favorite part, since square waffles are the best. And it makes two big individual servings with each batch--feels like more of a complete meal than cutting a circular belgian waffle in half. And works great for sandwiches. It's surprisingly easy to clean even though the plates are not removable. I just carefully run it under hot water and let it fully dry overnight before using it again. I do recommend cleaning it very well before first use. And for your first few waffles, leave the heat slider on the lowest setting, and check on the waffles after about 2 minutes. I overcooked my first batch at 4 minutes since it was whole wheat, and they tasted plasticky since I didn't wash it as thoroughly as I needed to. And make sure you liberally use cooking spray. The nonstick surface works great along with cooking spray--no clinging whatsoever, except for the one time I forgot to use spray. The lock/latch that holds the waffle maker closed is not very strong but it does work for batters. It won't work well if you are waffling something like tater tots since it doesn't grip very tight. Be careful not to overfill--I do 1/4 cup of batter per waffle, maybe a little less. This waffle maker is inexpensive and worth every penny, small and easy to store, and has minimal settings--exactly what I wanted. Enjoy!

We LOVE this little thing! My husband was obsessed with eggo waffles and once he started realizing he didn’t like processed food and wanted to make homemade waffles we got this one. It’s wonderful! Easy to clean, easy to use, cooks waffles perfectly. My husband makes a couple EVERYDAY. It’s also a wonderful size for easy storage but it’s just sits on our counter due to how often it is used but it’s not in the way at all. Would be a good investment to have it even if you have an air bnb with appliances (my sister in law put one in ours) and it gets used frequently. Would definitely recommend if you want homemade waffles.

I bought this particular waffle maker because I wanted to make liege waffles. They are made using a waffle iron with a 4 x 6 or 4 x 7 grid. This was the closest grid size (4 x 5) that I could find at the right price. The first time I used it one of the pins that holds the lid dropped out while in use. I was able to push the pin back in place (and burnt myself in the process), but I haven't had a problem with it since. My biggest complaint would be the handle. It is too short and squatty that it is hard to lift the lid without burning your fingers. I have also had the lid handle slip out of my fingers and go crashing down. It's not heavy, but several mishaps like this I feel could break it. As for liege waffle cooking, it works well enough. You must put it on the lowest setting to get the sugar to caramelize. If you use the P4/P5 larger size pearl sugar, I would suggest using a higher temperature, then unplugging the machine after 1 minute so the outside doesn't burn before the sugar is all caramelized.

This Hamilton Beach (model #26009) Waffle Maker (Proctor Silex is the same company) is really great! It makes evenly cooked, light and fluffy, crisp one-inch waffles (3.5 inches x 4.5 inches in size). The non-stick coating works perfectly and the unit's small size guarantees even heating will not be a problem. (The 4x5 in the title of this review refers to the number of depressions in the waffle. Traditionally, 3x5 is a Brussels Waffle, 4x6 is a Liege Waffle. Both are Belgian. Most waffle makers in the U.S. are either round or square, not rectangular. Ergo, they cannot produce Belgian Waffles. But this Hamilton Beach model is as close as I could get. Unless I spend $800 on a 50lb. cast iron unit from a restaurant supply company. Not likely.) Of course, creating a great waffle depends on more than just the waffle maker. For instance, I always brush on a light coating of refined almond oil (smoke point = 495 degrees F.) before the first batter-pour**. If I smell burning oil smoke before the ready-light goes on, I reduce the temperature. With this unit, I set the min/max knob to max. When the pre-heat light went on (after 4 minutes), the oil was just starting to smoke. I poured the batter into the center of the left 4x5 space and then the center of the right space, finishing off any corners the batter had not yet reached. Once the batter touches the grid, the temperature drops and the smoke, if any, stops immediately. Closing and locking the cover presented no problem. Steam started shooting out right away. Steam is 212 degrees F. so smoke has no chance at this point. As this unit has no built-in timer, but asks you to watch for diminishing steam levels, I just set my own timer to 7 minutes (I use whole grain flours and they always take a little longer to cook). Seven minutes later, an absolutely perfect set of two waffles emerged. They lifted out with a toothpick and slid right out onto my waiting serving plate. Then I poured in the remaining batter, set the timer for another 7 minutes and ate a set of fantastic waffles (after adding fresh blueberries and powdered sugar over them). ** Whipping egg whites in a separate bowl is a must. Mix yolks, sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, salt (unless its in the butter), and flour, in that order, until smooth. Dump in the whipped egg whites and fold the batter over the egg whites (look up folding on your own - the better you do it, the better your waffle will be). This kind of batter does not run much. Unlikely you'll have any trouble with over-pouring problems. Also, notice there's no baking powder or baking soda in the batter. No yeast, either. None are needed. The whipped egg whites do it all.

Buena calidad, muy ricas

Love it! Works great. My kids have been asking me to make waffles, I finally decided on buying this square one. (We have an Olaf one, cute but not easy to use) Waffle turn out really well, once you get the hang of it. No issues with batter leaking from sides once I close it. Even if I fill it up with batter. You can adjust the temp (my setting stays in medium) my kids do like it a bit crunchy, just have to watch it, after a while i sort of figure out when to take the waffle out before it burns. I have no complaint so far. I find this easy to use maybe I’ll make waffles more often than rarely, since my kids prefer this than pancakes. I’ll update this if I ever had any issues. May 2023 Our waffle maker is still working just as great!. And we have been using it often.

Received damaged stability of the base not good and becomes very hot from outer as it doesn't have handle to open it is very difficult to open as it is hot. Upper side of waffle not cook properly.

Funciona muy bien, no se pegan los waffles y es muy fácil de usar. Había leído algunas otras reseñas que otras waffleras se pegaban y eran difíciles para limpiar y definitivamente está no me decepcionó.

I’m not sure what “thickness” is referring to in the stars. Anyways. It’s a waffle iron, there’s not much more to say. The price was right for me. I’ve always wanted a square waffle maker so that I could put leftovers in the toaster and this one has provided me waffles that fit in my toaster. Functionally, it’s fine. The dial works like the one on a toaster. I find on the lowest setting it makes a fine waffle. I would say just under 1/3c of waffle batter per waffle (so just under 2/3 for one load) you may have to experiment... 1/3 was too much and overflowed. Which brings me to cleaning. The overflow was a bit of a pain to get off the steel... but it wasn’t the end of the world, a little scrub with a wet rag did it.