If you choose a non-toxic ceramic coated waffle maker instead of a Teflon coated one, you can ensure that there are no PTFE and PFOA chemicals in your homemade waffles. Whether or not waffles are good for you depends on the batter recipe you use and the other ingredients you add to them. For example, waffles that are made from whole wheat flour are better for you than waffles that are made from white flour, as you leave more fiber and nutrients intact. If you eliminate sugar and use honey instead, and add fresh fruit as a topping instead of heavy cream, you would cut calories too.