The Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker meets
the Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
The top pick at Good Housekeeping and Food Network, with a moat that ends batter overflow for good. We tested it head-to-head against the Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker across 6 key dimensions.
Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker
“The top pick at Good Housekeeping and Food Network, with a moat that ends batter overflow for good”
Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
“The Best Buy at America's Test Kitchen, a flip-style Belgian maker for around $60”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker
- Ranked number one by both Good Housekeeping, after 450-plus test batches, and Food Network for even browning and ease of use
- The deep moat around the grid catches overflow, so Food Network called the whole process mess-free from pour to clean-up
- Seven shade settings and a stainless steel build give it real control and a premium feel
- Good Housekeeping clocked one of the longest preheat times in its test group
- It bakes only a single round waffle at a time, so mornings for a family take a while
- The deep moat adds to the footprint, and the fixed plates mean cleanup happens in place rather than in the dishwasher
Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
- America's Test Kitchen named it Best Buy, turning out 'well-browned, 1.4-inch-tall waffles' for around a quarter of the top pick's price
- The 180-degree flip spreads batter evenly and the unit locks vertical to save counter and cupboard space
- A simple one-button timer with dual alerts, praised by America's Test Kitchen for keeping things foolproof
- America's Test Kitchen found condensation drips from the handle when you flip the iron
- Good Housekeeping notes it has a timer but no shade selector, so you cannot dial in browning
- The plates are fixed rather than removable, so cleanup means wiping the grid in place
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker wins because it is the rare pick that two of the most demanding test kitchens crowned at the same time. Good Housekeeping ran more than 450 batches across 45-plus machines and named it Best Overall, praising the 'evenly browned waffles from Breville's straightforward and well-designed machine'. Food Network's team reached the same verdict independently, saying it 'lived up to its name, providing a mess-free experience from pouring to cooking to clean-up' and 'won top marks for being supremely easy to use'.
Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker
The Breville No-Mess Waffle Maker wins because it is the rare pick that two of the most demanding test kitchens crowned at the same time. Good Housekeeping ran more than 450 batches across 45-plus machines and named it Best Overall, praising the 'evenly browned waffles from Breville's straightforward and well-designed machine'. Food Network's team reached the same verdict independently, saying it 'lived up to its name, providing a mess-free experience from pouring to cooking to clean-up' and 'won top marks for being supremely easy to use'.
- You want the cleanest, most even single waffle with no batter overflow to mop up
- You value a foolproof, well-designed machine over speed or batch size
- You cook for one or two people, or do not mind baking in rounds for more
- You want seven shade settings to tune crispness exactly how you like it
- You are happy to pay a premium for build quality and a spill-proof moat
Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker
The Presto FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker is the machine to buy when you want thick, golden Belgian waffles without spending premium money. America's Test Kitchen named it Best Buy, reporting 'well-browned, 1.4-inch-tall waffles with a simple one-button timer and dual alerts'. Good Housekeeping made it their Best Rotating pick, finding it 'flipped smoothly and produced reliably well-browned, tender, and crispy Belgian waffles that were easy to remove'. Food Network put it in the same rotating spot. Three separate test teams, one budget flip machine.
- You want thick, golden Belgian waffles for around $60
- You like a flip design that spreads batter evenly and stores upright in a tight kitchen
- You are fine with a fixed cook cycle instead of adjustable shade control
- You want a proven pick that America's Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, and Food Network all rate
- You are outfitting a first kitchen or want a capable backup maker