The spokes within this mini waffle maker don't push through the batter all of the way to achieve a great airy, crisp waffle. Ergo the batter moreso forms a pancake with dents - thus changing the texture and taste to more of a fluffy pancake. So, I am disappointed because even though both foods are mostly made with the same ingredients - their taste and texture remain vastly different and I would've preferred to enjoy waffles - the very thing I bought this product for.