The waffle has been around in some form since the 10th century and it’s origins are in the communion wafer irons that came into use at that time. It was another five hundred years before the addition of beer yeast for leavening brought about the recognizable grid motif of the modern waffle. From the beginning, however, the popular waffle has often sported more decorative patterns than the simple grid and there have long been waffle irons to create a myriad of patterns in this delightful treat.

All-Clad Classic Round Waffle Maker at Williams-Sonoma: The All-Clad Classic Round Waffle Maker producers four triangular waffles with rounded edges. This appliance features a steam release system to prevent condensation build-up while the waffles are cooking. $129.95

Flip Side Belgian Waffle Maker by Presto: The Flip Side waffle maker features a rotating design that has extra thick grids to produce the traditional thick Belgian style waffle. The waffle make flips 180 degrees to help the batter spread evenly across the interior and can be stored in a space-saving upright position. $41.86

Waffle Sticks Maker from Babycakes: The bright orange Waffle Sticks maker produces the perfect sized waffle for little hands or for dipping. Bake up a bunch for easy storage and reheating as needed for breakfast or snack time. $29.99

Wolfgang Puck Rotating Waffle Maker and Grill at Kohl’s: The Wolfgang Puck Rotating Waffle Maker has interchangeable cooking plates for grilling or waffle making and browning control feature with crisp function for the perfectly toasted waffle.
$122.49

WafflePro® Five of Hearts Waffle Maker from Chef’s Choice®: The Five of Hearts Waffle Maker produces sweet treats for your sweeties. Bake heart shape waffles in 90 seconds with the Ultra Quad® baking system that allows you to select the settings for texture and color to your preference. $69.99

Circus Waffle Shape Maker from Smart Planet: These fun Circus shaped waffles will delight children of all ages. Create a tasty menagerie of clowns, elephants and lions in this stand alone compact waffle maker. $24.41

Linda Merrill writes about Charlotte kitchen remodeling and painting projects for Networx.