This Sleek Digital Gourmet Waffle Maker Is About to Elevate Your Next Brunch
Real talk time: I love to cook and bake but for whatever reason, when it came to waffles, I always phoned it in. My kids were introduced to the almighty frozen Eggo at an early age and that's really all they knew of waffles. Pancakes? I've happily always made those from scratch. But the idea of purchasing a waffle iron just felt like a bridge too far. My kitchen cabinets are already packed with small appliances and gadgetry, and, frankly, Eggo waffles are delicious.
Then, one of my kids decided to order a Belgian waffle when we were having breakfast out. From then on, he was hooked. No more Eggos for that guy. He wanted the tall, fluffy goodness of Belgian waffle, and wouldn't accept anything less. Cut to me saying, "Alright, buddy, order them whenever we're at a restaurant."
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All-Clad 4-Square Digital Gourmet Waffle Maker with Removable Plates, $219.95 (reg. $299.95) at Williams Sonoma
Seriously, I was not about to break my "no waffle maker" at-home kitchen policy, not even for my Belgian waffle-loving kid. But then, I laid eyes on the All-Clad 4-Square Digital Gourmet Waffle Maker with Removable Plates. Listen, I love a small appliance. Love it. So it was really only a matter of time before I broke down. But when I tell you this little beauty has earned its place in our kitchen, I mean it.
You know how sometimes you'll see advancements in technology or a new-and-improved gadget and think, "Nah, I'll wait for the next version"? This is not one of those times. There are digital presets on this machine that make it so intuitive it feels foolproof. The very first time I made Belgian waffles with it they came out like I had been making them for years. I'm not kidding-beloved breakfast spot-quality.
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All-Clad does sell a manual version of this waffle maker that's cheaper, but I am really loving the digital settings available on the more expensive offering.
Of course with anything digital, there's going to be the risk of technological mishaps, as evidenced by some frustrated reviews on Williams Sonoma's website. However I will say this bad boy has been working effortlessly for me, and at this point I've made a lot of waffles with it. So I feel really comfortable recommending it to elevate your next breakfast, but it's also a good idea to reach out to customer service if you find yourself struggling with your machine.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 11:06 PM.