I remember when I was around 13yrs old my parents had this grill and waffle maker and I used it every opportunity I got. Well my co-workers and I wanted to by a grill to make grill cheese and I stumble upon it and I had to purchase it brought back memories now @ 37yrs. old. It works wonderful, some old school product are still the best like this one...

I'm really happy with this unit. I've wanted a waffle maker for a while, but it was hard to justify the expense and kitchen real estate for such a limited-used appliance. I jumped on this one as soon as I saw it, since it really is 3-in-1. It works great as a waffle iron; the waffles are thin and cook just right. I actually use it most for sandwiches, as it makes any regular sandwich suddenly much tastier in just a few minutes. It also works well as a griddle, and I have made pancakes and eggs on it.

I can't say enough about how great the removable plates are for cleaning. They are remarkably nonstick in the first place, but taking them off and cleaning them is incredibly easy. It's a snap to switch between the waffle side and the grill/griddle side, too.

In short, I find myself leaving this out on my counter and using it all the time, due to the multi-functionality and the ease of cleaning. I highly recommend it.

exactly what I wanted and how I ordered it. professional packaging job for a pristine item. much thanks

My mother had a waffle maker like this one, passed down from her mother. Shortly after I became an adult, the heating element of hers finally died and I was left waffle-less for several years. Then I found this. I was happy.

I don't know how, but the quality has changed dramatically over the years, despite looking essentially the same. My mother's/grandmother's waffles NEVER stuck to the plates--even a few times when they were left in until completely charred, they peeled right out without any trouble. THIS product, however, has the ability to permanently glue any substance into its tiny crevices, regardless of how well cooked. Even better is the fact that BOTH plates have equal sticking power, making it such that every time you open the iron expecting a waffle, you instead get a view of the inside of what should have been your waffle.

Others have mentioned that no amount of oil will prevent sticking--I'd like to qualify that: if you use 2-8 tbsp of crisco on each plate prior to making 1-2 sets of waffles, you will _probably_ be able to peel at least the first one off.

Just what I had been looking for and could not find in a retail store.Had a waffle baker and grill like this years ago and could not find a replacement locally. Will check Amazon first from now on.

I read a lot of reviews on waffle makers before I purchased this one. The waffle maker is pretty much as described, but the one thing I would have liked to have known was the fact that the "waffle wells" were not that deep. I like waffles that have DEEP "holes" so that I can get more syrup on each waffle, plus it makes the waffle itself crunchier. This waffle maker also makes a smaller waffle than what I'm used to. Otherwise it is a great product! The waffle does indeed come out much easier than some waffle makers -- I think that is because the waffle "holes" are not so deep. Pops right out! :-) I like the on/off button and the light. It's a really pretty maker, too. Easy to clean as well, since you can take the grill/waffle plates out.

I ordered this after my waffle iron's heating element gave up the ghost. When it arrived I was more than disappointed. The quality of the waffle maker was poor. The hinges seemed as if they would fall off with a good shake. The inside of the the waffle iron was very shallow and the size of the "4" waffles it would supposedly make would have been smaller than slices of diet bread. I returned it unused.

I have now used this iron about 6 times. We have cooked gluten free (and wheat batter) items in it easily, no sticking. Grilling and waffles come out evenly cooked. Cleaning is easy. Outside gets hot, so use the handles. Only improvement I can think of is if the indicator light was brighter, or it would "beep" when a waffle is done.

My kids get so excited, and want use the grill or make a waffle out of everything... We have not cooked much meat on it, but ham and sausage cooked up fine. We purchased it on sale, so we could not be happier with this product!

I've never owned either panini maker or waffle maker so keep this in mind when reading this review.. it means that I'm not comparing it to other products owned in the past. I'm reviewing this product based on my own requirement and not on anything else.

My requirements and desires for this product were 1) makes a good panini quickly (about once a week for 1 or 2 people, not a family) 2) washable plates 3) inexpensive 4) option for making waffles if ever I wanted to try.

The machine has fulfilled all of the requirements above. As I've only dabbled with the wafflemaking option, I won't rate its performance on waffle-making - strictly on panini-making.

Warm up - it takes around 10 minutes for this machine to pre-heat the metal plates. Once the machine is pre-heated it is quite hot which makes for quick work of panini making. However note that the exterior metal of the machine also gets very hot and you must take care not to touch anywhere except the black plastic parts after the machine has been turned on. Because of this, I would caution parents not to have small children anywhere near this device when it's on.

Additionally, as other reviewers have noted, the plates are fastened to the device by metal clips and could have been constructed better. I would have been more comfortable if the clips held the plates snugger. Although I've never had an experience of the plates coming declipped, the wiggle room of the clips does contribute to nervousness and caution that although may be wholly psychological is not especially welcome.

Panini-Making - Once the griddle is heated, the sandwich is inserted and pressed. The B&D machine performs quickly, evenly heating sandwiches and leaving a tasty crust layer.

What I like best about it is that when some of the fillings spill out of the sandwich and onto the grill (leaving what one would expect to be a gooey mess), it's actually quite easy to clean. I just let the plates cool and by then, the "goo" which sometimes contains hard to remove cheese - comes right off without much effort.

All and all, the machine has met all of my requirements and I am happy with it.

So, in a nutshell:
Pros: Easy to clean, portable, does a good job making paninis. Like the looks of it. Removable plates. Gets hot.

Cons: Clips holding plates could be stiffer. Exterior of machine gets hot. Not best for household with small children.

Love it! This product is for adults only as it does get hot.
Makes beutiful waffles and pancakes.

Replaced an older (but good) waffle iron that was more difficult to clean. I love that I can submerge the 'plates' of this grill and waffle baker to clean them. Easy to use, easy to clean! It's a good thing!

This is the traditional waffle maker I am accustomed to! We sued to have one of these when I was a kid, and I loved waffles! Not sure what happenned to it, but I have one again, and am loving it!

I have not used the grill/griddle side of the plates, but that is a great feature to have! The unit will actually fully open up, so both grills are available, but you do have a gap between them. Swapping the plates out is easy too! There is a metal clip you press to release the plate, and it can pop right out. Just make sure it is cool! I worried that the clip would allow the plates to pop out unintentionally, but they hold in tight!

This waffle maker makes the traditional style waffles, kind of akin to those you can buy frozen at the store. They are great! Nothing like fresh waffles!

I am really happy with my Black & Decker Waffle Maker, and if you want to make waffles, you should give it a try!

We have had this grill and waffle baker for so long I can't remember when we got it. It must be over 10-15 years old. I cook either pancakes or waffles every Sunday and they come out perfectly cooked every time. Never a problem with sticking (with a little spray of pam). I would like to get a new one because ours has become a little used looking, but I will keep it as long as it keeps cooking.

Purchased this gift for a friend who has wanted it since Christmas. She LOVES it - uses it all the time. It is perfect for a small family - and the compact convenience is great!

I owned one of these over 30 years ago and lost it in a divorce. I was so pleased to find that it is still being made. It is my all time favorite appliance!

This waffle iron costs a little more than the run of the mill, but it's a very nice unit, with adjustable heating and easy 2 clean irons. It appears to be sturdy, and should last us at least 10 years of 1-2 times per week service.

I have to give this little gadget a thumbs up, with one caveat. Waffles are perfectly acceptable but not brillant. A bit slow and could be crisper. But definitely better than our last two wafflemakers. The search for the wafflemaker of my dreams continues. But even if I find it, I am keeping this baby. It takes up very little room - I am not big on small appliances - and is truly versatile. The grill is awesome for sandwiches and I have even used it for pork chops when my NYC kitchen was too hot to contemplate turning on the stove. The griddle really speeds up pancake breakfasts as well. It is also easy to clean, important. Just make sure the griddle plates are oriented correctly and they snap right back in. This is a helpful item for the family cook.

We first tried the Cuisinart waffle maker which was totally unsatisfactory. Then another kind which also was unsatisfactory. We really did not want a Belgian waffle maker (which was the only kind offered in all of the retail stores), so when we read the positive reviews on the Black & Decker G48TD we ordered it. It suits us to a "T". With the four sections of waffles, my husband and I can eat at the same time while a second batch cooks. I am still practicing on getting the correct amount of batter for each waffle but getting better at it each time.

I never even had a chance to plug this in and try it out. The griddles don't seat securely, and the metal clips that are supposed to hold them in place are so cheap and flimsy that I couldn't open or close the lid without having the top griddle fall out. Very dangerous if it had been hot. How this waffle iron ever received good ratings and UL approval is puzzling.

My husband insisted on getting a waffle maker that had removable plates. The list is not that long. The waffles cook well, although I haven't tried it as a griddle or grill yet.

We wanted a waffle iron with removal grids so they are easy to clean. this fills the bill. However, it is not as sturdy as those we had years and years ago. It does cook waffles and does have removeable grids, but try as we may we cannot get the waffles crispy enough; they come out kind of limp and soggy. Still taste good though.

We got this off of our wedding registry and I can't believe how poorly it is made! The two flimsy clips that are supposed to keep the plates into place are a hazard. We didn't even get to use the thing! We were just putting it together to use it for the first time and the plates wouldn't stay in place. I can't imagine trying to actually cook with it. The super hot plates falling out and burning you or something in your kitchen. No thanks. We will return it for a sturdier and safer waffle maker. What a piece of junk.

I have been making waffles for 26 years. During that time I had one wafflemaker. It finally gave out on me and I wondered where I could find another just like it. I found one in the Black and Decker Grill and Waffle Baker. The removable plates are a must in my opinion. This makes cleaning so much easier! The non-stick surface releases the waffles quickly and the unit browns the entire waffle evenly. It does the job just as well as any expensive brand - without paying an unnecessary high cost. Any who comment about batter oozing out have simply not learned how much batter to pour into the unit. Once you learn that there is not an oozing problem.

My husband bought me this model to replace the 40 year old waffle iron that had been passed down by my Mom. After numerous attempts to make decent waffles with this iron, I have returned to using the old one. The waffle grills consistently fall out of the iron during use. The construction is flimsy, I would not recommend it!

Based on the other reviews, I thought this would work for me, but it really is barely sufficient in doing either job. First off, the heat is very uneven from the front to the back. The front browns much more quickly than the back, leading to uneven sandwiches on the grill side, but worse yet, undercooked waffles on the waffle side! I use an old recipe for waffles that I have made for years, and I have NEVER tasted that recipe taste as badly as it did on this thing! Overdone on the outside edge of the front two, and underdone on the back two, to almost uncooked on the back edge. Besides this, it did not allow the waffle batter to rise, which made the waffles dense and chewy, and cooked what it did unevenly too! (overcooked was speckled) Nasty!

My advice is to keep looking! If you just want something that (sort of) makes a grilled cheese sandwich, this may work for you, though honestly a pan on the stove is quicker and more convenient in clean-up. But if you want something that really does the job it is advertised to do, this is not it, by any stretch of the imagination!

I give this a 1 star only because it turns on and heats, but will be the first thing I return to Amazon! Most times if something I buy doesn't work as well as I expect it to, I give it to Goodwill. But I would not do that to some unsuspecting person if they bought this thinking it would do the job for them!

Oh, and this is the SECOND disappointing Black and Decker product bought in a month! I think I see a trend here, and I will no longer consider anything made by Black and Decker.

I was excited to find the Black & Decker Waffle Baker. I've been looking to replace my mom's 50 year old waffle iron for some time. Lots of research, lots of price ranges. The Black & Decker was made exactly the same. Try to find a "traditional" non-belgian square, 4 slice waffle maker is hard! I've seen the others in stores and frankly, they looked cheap!

So, probably caught up in nostalgia, I was very disappointed when the waffles didn't cook evenly. They were spongy not crisp even at the highest setting. The removable plates, which could be used for grilling, did not stay in place. Everytime I opened the iron, the top plate would fall out. The steel hinge holding the plates in weren't very secure. Plus, I noticed the non-stick coating chip a bit. That concerns me.

Needless to say, I'm returning the item. I'm disappointed. Maybe a cheaper one will do the work!

I bought this and the first thing that happened as the grills would not stay in place - particulary when you are cooking waffles - they fall onto each other causing burns etc. This thing is 5 months old and I'm buying a new waffle iron as this is junk. It is much better as something to make grilled cheese etc. but as a waffle iron - it stinks.

Not only is this as great as others have proclaimed as far as even heating, crispy waffles, and easy clean up, but I've used mine at least once a week for almost 25 years and it's as good now as when it was new.

We are disappointed with this product. The waffles cook unevenly and they are smaller than we expected. The grill/waffle plates are only secured by a small spring clip and they have a tendency to fall out while they are heating.

This is definitely not the quality I expected from a Black and Decker product.

This reminds me very much of the old Sunbeam Waffle Iron my mother used to have.

I've looked for several years for something similar, but never came across this one until now.

It heats pretty evenly, is very sturdy and well balanced. The grates are very easy to clean. I've never had a problem with sticking.

Well worth the reasonable price. I hunted around and found that Amazon had the best price with free shipping.

If you like the waffles like Mama made, then this is the griddle for you.

We bought this one to upgrade from our previous waffle maker strictly because we wanted a bigger one. This waffle maker works fine and certainly met our objective of being "bigger." Unfortunately, the thing we miss most about our previous waffle maker is that this one lacks a beeper. It doesn't make any sort of sound to tell you the waffles are done cooking. So with the old waffle maker, my wife could put some in and sit down at the table to eat until it beeped, then she would get up to take that waffle out and put in a new one. With this waffle maker, she has to stand there watching it for the light to go off and keep the waffles from burning.

On the positive side, because it's bigger she can get through the entire batch of waffle batter quicker and just sit down and enjoy them after they're all done.

Having owned this product for 1.5 years, I have noticed a number of negatives:
1. Nonstick coating chips *very* easily, much more easily that other nonstick items I own.
2. The upper griddle surface does not get as hot as the lower surface: this is fine when using the unit closed, but when using it open as a griddle the surfaces are not the same temperature.
3. Outside surfaces get very hot; you must be very careful so as not to burn yourself.

My wife and I spent a great deal of time researching and comparing waffle irons, evaluating each on price, performance, ease of use, and durability. Part of our research involved reading other customers' reviews, which were nearly all favorable, but our evaluation, except for durability, is based upon our experiences.

First, it's great to have a waffle iron that actually gets waffles done--i.e., crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a golden-brown appearance. The "Done" indicator light actually works and is, incredibly, accurate, too.

Second, this waffle iron produces large, square waffles with partitions to enable the user to easily divide the waffles into four. These fit very nicely in a toaster, so it's easy to freeze them and warm them anytime you need a "waffle fix."

Third, the plates are removable for washing, and they slip easily in and out of the frame, to which they are secured by small metal clips. The only negative comment we saw on this product was that the clips did not seem to work very well and needed to be bent to function. This has not been our experience: the clips on our waffle iron work exactly as they were intended.

Fourth, comparisons with other waffle irons left them in the dust: this product was clearly superior to others costing between two and five times as much.

Since we have not had our waffle iron for a long time, we cannot judge its durability, but other customers have indicated that it is good for the long haul, and, as far as we can tell, we will eventually agree.

In sum, this is a great product! It does exactly what it is supposed to do, and does it well, and much more cheaply than many others. We highly recommend it.

I looked all over locally, after spying this one online, to get a bigger waffle iron to supplement my letter-blocks character waffler. I waited 3 weeks through Amazon directly previously and had cancelled my order. Placed this order and it arrived within days.

I use it every Saturday to make healthy whole-grain waffles for breakfast and to freeze for the school week. With 4 kids, we go through a lot of waffles and peanut butter for easy before-school breakfasts. The waffles come out fluffy and the perfect size for putting in the toaster frozen. Makes multigrain very well. I do brush veg oil on it about every 3rd time as recommended for safe measure and make sure I have enough oil in my recipe. Taking the grids out to wash is sooooo nice. I used the grill side once to make french toast and it turned out wonderfully too. I highly recommend it as a great multi-use appliance.