Compare Waffle Makers
Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker scores higher on safety - here's why.
The most important dimensions, side by side.
Breville publishes a full chemical disclosure page that explicitly names PTFE as the coating base polymer. This is the most transparent approach among PTFE-coated products — you can make an informed decision rather than guessing.
Presto calls this 'ceramic nonstick' without naming the specific formulation — Mamavation's investigation classified it in the nano-titanium tier, meaning it's PFAS-free but carries nano-TiO2 migration concerns.
Expected to be UL 1083 certified as a premium US-retail appliance — Breville products at this price point routinely carry this electrical safety certification.
Carries UL 1083 certification as a mainstream US-retail appliance — covers the core electrical safety requirements: thermal cutoffs, wiring insulation, and structural integrity.
At 1,800 watts this is the highest-wattage model in the group — plates heat fast and recover quickly between batches, which is central to food testers consistently ranking it first for waffle quality.
1,100 watts is adequate for making Belgian waffles, though it sits below the 1,200+ range where recovery time between batches gets noticeably faster.
Breville doesn't disclose the number of PTFE coating layers — consistent with the rest of the category. For PTFE coatings, durability depends more on application quality than a simple layer count.
Presto doesn't publish how many layers their ceramic coating has — a universal gap across waffle maker brands that makes coating durability impossible to compare objectively.
Twelve browning levels give you fine-grained control — food testers cite this as the key reason this model produces the most consistently repeatable results. One notch at a time to your exact preference.
No browning dial — temperature is fixed. You adjust doneness only by changing cook time, which takes more trial and error. The included timer accessory helps once you've found your preferred duration.
The plates are built into the unit and can't be removed. Cleanup is a wipe-down only — the drip moat helps by catching overflow, but grid surfaces require careful manual cleaning.
The cooking plates are fixed to the unit — cleanup means carefully wiping the grid surfaces while still attached to the machine. Batter that gets into the deep pockets can be challenging to fully reach.
The non-removable plates can't go in the dishwasher. A damp cloth or soft brush through the grid is the only cleaning option.
Because the plates don't come out, dishwasher cleaning isn't possible. The entire unit must be hand wiped after each use.
The moat around the plate edges catches overflow batter. Even though cleanup is more involved with fixed plates, at least the overflow doesn't also run onto the counter.
A drip tray around the base catches overflow. The flip mechanism also helps distribute batter more evenly, reducing the likelihood of significant overflow in the first place.
Four waffle squares per batch means a family of four eats at the same time. The consistent temperature control makes every square come out evenly regardless of position.
One Belgian waffle per batch — works well for one or two people. Larger families will need several rounds, which takes longer given the fixed-temperature design.
The LCD countdown timer and audible alert let you step away completely during cooking — multiple timer presets match the different browning levels for a fully hands-off experience.
A light signals when plates are up to temperature, with no audible doneness alert. The included battery-operated timer accessory is useful here, but it's a separate piece that needs manual setup each time.
At 6.7 lbs it's manageable but most users will keep it on the counter permanently rather than moving it in and out of storage each time.
At 4.9 lbs it's straightforward to store and retrieve — compact enough for a shelf or kitchen cabinet without any real effort.
At $300 you're paying top dollar for the best cooking precision. From a chemical safety standpoint, the performance premium doesn't offset the PTFE coating, but for performance-first buyers this is the benchmark investment.
Sub-$60 is the most accessible entry point in the group. The value is real at this price — PFAS-free ceramic is the floor for safety-conscious buyers — and usability trade-offs come with the territory.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
Cooking performance is your top priority and you accept PTFE as a trade-off
You want the waffle maker that food testing labs consistently rank first on waffles quality
You cook waffles frequently for groups and the 12-setting precision and 4-square output justify the premium
Chemical safety is not a factor in your purchasing decision
Budget is the primary constraint and you want PFAS-free ceramic at the lowest available price
You're comfortable wiping fixed plates after each use rather than running plates through the dishwasher
You prefer a flip-style mechanism for even batter coverage and can manage doneness by adjusting cook time
You make waffles infrequently and the cleanup limitations won't affect your usage in practice
The main thing to know
PTFE coating is confirmed via Breville's own disclosure page — this is the performance-first choice, but from a food-contact chemistry standpoint it's the lowest-scoring product in the group.
Fixed non-removable plates make cleanup significantly more involved than competing options at similar prices — if cleanup convenience affects how often you'll use the appliance, this is the key consideration.
Skip this if you...
PTFE or PFAS coatings are a concern for your household — this is the only confirmed-PTFE product in the comparison
You want removable dishwasher-safe plates — fixed plates limit cleanup to wiping
Budget is a constraint — $300 is a steep premium when similarly performing PFAS-free options exist
Cleanup convenience matters to you — fixed non-removable plates are the most involved cleanup in the group
You want browning control — there's no dial, only fixed temperature with cook-time adjustment
You need Mamavation 'Best' tier certification — the nano-titanium classification doesn't qualify
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Waffle Makers options at every price pointEvery Waffle Makers in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Breville and Presto across 3 independent criteria: Safety (78%), Efficacy (16%), Usability (5%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with Presto Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker - it scored 5.6/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Waffle Makers across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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