Presto

FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker

Name: FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
Brand: Presto

America's Test Kitchen named this $60 rotary iron its Best Buy for waffles thicker than the category winner's. Digital countdown alerts compensate for the lack of a moat or removable plates.

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-07-303 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.7/ 10

design6.5/ 10

value7.3/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

This is the category's honest bargain: the flip mechanism, 1,100W power, deep grid, timer, and vertical-locking base produce tested results far beyond its price. America's Test Kitchen named it Best Buy.

MATERIALS

Cooking gridsCeramic nonstick

Aids release and simple wipe-clean care.

ExteriorBrushed stainless steel

Durable, wipeable shell at a low price.

Base and hinge180-degree rotating mechanism

Uses gravity to distribute batter evenly without expensive electronics.

CRITERIA

9/10

Heat Uniformity

180° rotation spreads batter; ATK found well-browned, very thick waffles.

8/10

Thermal Recovery

1,100W supports normal home batches, not four-person rapid-fire service.

7/10

Steam & Overflow Control

No moat; rotating format requires careful batter measurement.

8/10

Controls & Feedback

Digital countdown gives an audible warning before completion and at finish.

8/10

Cleanup & Coating

Ceramic nonstick wipes clean, but grids are fixed.

7/10

Build & Repairability

Simple durable concept, but no replaceable plates and one-year warranty.

9/10

Capacity & Footprint

One large waffle at a time, then locks vertically for storage.

IDEAL FOR

·Best budget Belgian performance
·Small kitchens
·Cooks who want a timer

NOT FOR

·Two-waffle simultaneous service
·People wary of hot condensation near a flip handle
·Dishwasher-grid shoppers

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

The one-button timer and kickstand-like vertical storage are unusually useful. It is not luxurious, and the flip can collect hot condensation at the handle—open and rotate carefully.

LONGEVITY

One-year limited warranty. Its simple mechanical layout is preferable to feature-heavy budget models, but the non-removable ceramic grids remain a finite-life component.