Ninja BW1001 NeverStick PRO Belgian Waffle Maker, Vertical Design, 5 Shade Settings, with Precision-Pour Cup & Chef-curated Recipe Guide, Black & Silver

I was curious about the vertical design of this waffle maker since I'm used to the horizontal ones hotels used. Because it's the Ninja brand I thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I bought this cause it's great. Warms up fairly quickly, has non stick sides so no need to spray oil. There's a bit of trial and error for the amount of batter to use in the provided scoop. I use the Red Mill's Waffle Mix and notice that I need to use more than what's recommend by Ninja for it to cover the whole inside plate, but I'm sure it's because of the mix itself. Cooking time isn't that long, and easy to set the preferred doneness of the waffles with the dial. Clean up is a breeze because of the nonstick. Overall I'm happy with this maker and hope it lasts!

Great item for plain waffles mainly. Easy setup and cleaning. We don’t use any non stick spray and waffles come off without issue. Just one flaw but it’s mainly due to my family’s preference. We love to add choco chips and banana slices to out waffles but it did not work out well when we attempted it. Mini choco chips alone work well but they mainly sink to the bottom unless you sprinkle them in separately as you pour. When we added banana, they clumped up at the top and almost none of the batter flowed down. That was a failed mission. Overall, it does make very good and delicious plain waffles!

Supper easy to use for temperature control and the nonstick coating makes cleanup easy. As far as storage goes it doesn’t take up any space

I enjoy the occasional waffle, but have always been unimpressed with the results from home irons. It always seemed like I would end up with an under- or over-cooked waffle that was soggy regardless of doneness. I contribute that issue to the mix, and I've tried many, including homemade. However, I recently came across a mix, that in tandem with this waffle iron, makes the perfect waffles--repeatedly. If you prefer your waffles to have a golden (true golden, not burnt) and crispy exterior with a soft fluffy core, try the Augason Farms Pancake & Waffle Mix on a #3 setting. It's the perfect mix for this waffle maker. This iron is quick to get to operating temperature, quick to cook, and has an audible and visual alarm when your waffle is complete. With a little practice, you can pour batter without measuring by stopping the fill at just below the top grid row that is somewhat visible from the pour opening. This allows the batter to expand without excess and leaving you without a messy overfill situation. The non-stick plates make removal of your finished waffle a breeze, and with all my mix/batter trials, never have I had a waffle stick or difficult to remove. That being said, I haven't tried sticky add-ins such as chocolate chips, and I can see that being a potential issue if that's how you roll. Overall, this waffle maker cooks evenly--top to bottom, front to back--and makes preparation and cleanup a breeze. With the right mix used, it is exceptional.

The media could not be loaded. I’ve been using the Ninja waffle maker for a few months now and I’m really impressed. It comes with its own measuring cup, which makes it super easy to get the right amount of batter every time—no guessing or mess. It heats up quickly, cooks evenly, and the waffles come out perfect and crispy on the outside. It’s really simple to use, even on busy mornings, and cleanup is a breeze. Definitely a great addition to my kitchen!

This is very nearly perfect! I've tried a box mix and homemade. Each time, they cook beautifully. The timing feature automatically goes off based on the darkness you select. (My personal favorite is 2 for most recipes.) They come off clean, evenly cooked, and no burnt parts (which I cannot stand). It comes with a measuring cup to ensure you get the right amount of waffles, but this can vary a lot by recipe. That is one of the things that makes it not quite perfect. Depending on the recipe, a full may only make half a waffle or a full one. With the upright distribution of the waffle batter, you cannot open it to check if you've put enough in. If you pour too much, it overflows and you have a mess. I was able to kind of figure it out after the first two tries of making it though and am now better able to guess how much to really put into the maker. For more liquid batters, you will need to add more. If it does overflow, it becomes a bit of work to clean up. The waffle maker is obviously hot, which makes cleaning while the batter is wet problematic. Once it cools completely, then you really have to scrub to get it off. I think pouring the batter straight into the waffle maker instead of using the cup eliminates this problem, but you really have to be good at eyeballing measurements in order not to overflow the maker.TLDR: Despite some imperfections, I do find this to be better compared to other waffle makers I've tried. The consistent cook with automatic detection of doneness outweighs the cons for me.TIPS: For thicker batters, you'll add less. I recommend the recipe from Preppy Kitchen. Follow his instructions completely, and you'll get great waffles every time.

Who knew that making sideways waffles could be so fun! And they come out excellent. After fiddling around a little bit with timing, I easily perfected the perfectly browned waffle. While the appliance may be a bit pricey, it is well worth it, especially if you love waffles. The size is great, stores easily in the cupboard, and doesn't take long at all to cook golden brown waffles. This will make a nice gift the next time I attend a wedding or shower.

Very easy to use waffle maker although as it is vertical sometimes I spill a little batter on the sides. Waffles have been perfect so far, I prefer setting #2. Remember to apply a little vegetable oil on the griddle for non stick and easy clean up.