I have to be honest here as I have always been a pancake lover and not so keen on the waffle. Having said that, this Belgian waffle maker by Hamilton Beach has made me a lover of waffles and a believer that you can have a nice, tender belgian waffle that doesn't rip apart when you try to put butter on it. I love that fact that you can adjust just how brown you would like your waffle to be too. The nonstick waffle plates make it so easy to clean up and storing is a breeze as it sits upright so it is not taking up alot of space in your cabinet. This product is phenomenal and will make a believer out of you too!