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- Best Belgian waffle iron VillaWare UNO Classic Round Waffler *Est. $45
- Flipping waffle iron Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker *Est. $45
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Best Belgian waffle iron
- Consistently browned waffles
- Compact size
- Durable
- Easy cleanup
- Printed settings rub off easily
- "Ready" beep can be annoying
Reviews say the VillaWare V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler makes consistently crisp, fluffy Belgian-style waffles. The VillaWare V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler makes one thick, 7.5-inch round waffle in three to four minutes, which most reviewers say is unusually efficient. Owners praise this waffle iron's compact size and sturdy construction but complain that the printed numbers for the various browning settings tend to rub off after a few cleanings. The waffle iron has seven settings to adjust cooking time, but most owners say waffles cooked for less than the maximum time come out pale and underdone. Professional reviewers like the VillaWare V2002 Uno's audible alarm, but most end users find the sound too loud and annoying. Some say that flipping waffle irons better distribute batter, but reviews don't really bear out this theory. Owners seem just as happy with the nonflipping VillaWare waffle iron as the flipping Presto 03510 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (*Est. $45), but the FlipSide lacks the browning controls of the VillaWare version.
Although there are a few professional reviews of waffle irons, the VillaWare V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler is featured in Cook's Illustrated's 2004 test of six waffle irons. More than 150 owners weigh in on this model at Amazon.com, as well as about 20 on Cooking.com. The Villaware V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler receives high ratings on both sites, although a few users complain about the volume of the alarm.
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1. Cook's Illustrated MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Editors test six waffle makers ranging in price from $20 to $90. Despite the focus on American-style waffle irons in this review, a Belgian-style model is recommended as best overall. The review says that the waffles made during testing browned evenly and attained a good height.
Review: Waffle Irons, Editors of Cook's Illustrated, March 2004
2. Amazon.com
More than 150 owner reviews, nearly all positive, net the VillaWare V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of five). Owners cite this waffle maker's efficiency, ease of cleaning and compact size in dozens of five-star reviews. A handful of owners are unimpressed with this waffle iron, primarily because of the loud, shrill alarm, printed markings that wiped off during routine cleaning, and waffles that were underdone on all but the highest setting.
Review: VillaWare V2002 Uno Belgian Waffler, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Cooking.com
About 20 owners rate the VillaWare V2002 Uno Classic Round Waffler on a numerical scale and give it an average of 4.6 stars (out of five) at Cooking.com, a retail site. Of the written reviews, all are very positive (four to five stars), but a few owners complain that this waffle maker is overpriced, and one owner had difficulty removing waffles if the plates were ungreased.
Review: Round Belgian Waffle Iron, Contributors to Cooking.com
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