All Clad is primarily known for its highly-regarded cookware sets that are used by the finest professional chefs around the world. All Clad used the same craftsmanship to make their line of waffle makers, which includes the All Clad 99010GT 4 slice Belgian waffle maker, All 99012GT classic thin round waffle maker, and All Gourmet Digital and Manual 4 slice Belgian waffle makers.
The best All Clad waffle maker is the All Clad Gourmet Digital 4 slice removable plates waffle maker because it is the first All Clad waffle maker that has dishwasher safe removable cooking grids. The detachable plates make this All Clad waffle maker easier to clean than any Breville waffle maker since none of their waffle makers have removable waffle grids.
It also has many unique features, including an LCD screen, countdown timer, and pre-programmed waffle types (including Chocolate, Buttermilk, and Gluten Free), not found in the All-Clad 99010GT or 99012GT.
These features are not found in any other waffle maker with detachable plates which is why it is rated by many customers as one of the top rated waffle machines with changeable grates. The removable plates are dishwasher safe which means you can either clean them in your dishwasher or in a sink full of warm water and soap. This makes cleaning up afterward much easier. The ease of cleaning makes waffle makers with removable plates the most popular waffle makers on the market.
The All Clad Gourmet Manual is their only other waffle maker that has removable plates. The main differences between these two are that the All Clad Gourmet Manual does not come with an LCD screen, countdown timer, or pre-programmed waffle types.
The All Clad 99010GT Belgian Waffle Maker is their only other thick Belgian waffle maker. It does not come with removable plates or any of the other unique features found in the All Clad Gourmet Digital or Manual.
All Clad only sells one classic-style waffle maker, the All Clad 99012GT Round Waffle Iron. It is one of the best thin classic waffle makers that makes American-style waffles that look just like the Waffle House waffles.
Best All Clad Waffle Makers Comparison Chart
Features and Specifications | Special Features | Measurements |
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All-Clad Gourmet Digital WD824D51 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates Learn More | • Removable Plates | Dimensions - 15.59 x 10.75 x 5.94 inches |
All-Clad Gourmet Manual WD822D51 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates Learn More | • Removable Plates | Dimensions - 15.59 x 10.75 x 5.94 inches |
Breville BWM640XL Smart Waffle Pro 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker Learn More | • LCD screen | Dimensions - 15.5 x 12.5 x 5.75 inches |
All-Clad 99010GT Stainless Steel 4 Square Belgian Waffle Maker Learn More | • 7 Temperature settings | Dimensions - 15" x 11" x 5" inches |
All-Clad 99012GT Stainless Steel Classic Round Waffle Maker Learn More | • 7 Temperature settings | Dimensions - 11.75"(L) x 8.5"(W) x 4.5"(H) inches |
Best All Clad Waffle Makers
- All Clad Gourmet Digital 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates
- All Clad Gourmet Manual 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker with Removable Plates
- All Clad 99010GT 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker
- All Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker
Do any All Clad 4-slice waffle makers use removable plates?
All-Clad has three great 4-slice Belgian waffle makers, the All Clad Gourmet Digital WD824D51, All Clad Gourmet Manual WD822D51, and All Clad 99010GT. The All-Clad Gourmet waffle makers are their only waffle makers that use plates that can be removed and cleaned in a dishwasher. They are highly rated because they are really durable, heat evenly, and reheat quickly.
There is also an All-Clad 2 square Belgian waffle maker with the 99011 GT model number that has the same features as the All Clad 99010GT model. However, All-Clad decided to not make any 2 square waffle makers that come with removable plates.
All Clad Gourmet Digital 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker
The All-Clad Gourmet Digital waffle maker is the only All Clad waffle maker with a digital LCD screen, countdown timer, different pre-programmed waffle types, and reheat and extra browning buttons.
The pre-programmed waffle types include Belgian, Berry, Buttermilk, Classic, Chocolate, and Gluten Free. You will get a pdf with the recipes for these different types of waffles.
The All Clad Digital Gourmet waffle maker has cooking plates that are removable and dishwasher-safe, making them much easier to clean. In contrast, the non-removable waffle plates of the All Clad 99012GT and All Clad 99010GT have to be cleaned by hand with a brush and damp cloth.
However, the All-Clad Gourmet Manual WD822D51 is 25% more expensive and the All-Clad Gourmet Digital WD824D51 is 150% more expensive than the All Clad 99010GT 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker.
All of the All Clad waffle makers are easy to learn how to use. After you make the decision to clean these All Clad waffle makers, please make certain that you don’t scratch the nonstick coating.
The All Clad Digital Gourmet is easier to clean than any of the Breville waffle makers because none of them have removable plates. Also the All Clad Gourmet is better than the Cuisinart WAF-300 and Krups GQ502 waffle makers that use removable plates because it has better heat distribution, more superior build quality, and is more reliable at making fluffy, evenly cooked waffles.
All Clad Gourmet Manual 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker
The All Clad Gourmet Manual 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker does not have any of the Digital model’s best features including the LCD display, countdown timer, pre-programmed waffle types, and reheat and extra browning time buttons which is why it is about $100 cheaper. The most important thing they have in common is they are the only All Clad waffles makers with removable plates.
The All Clad Gourmet Manual has more in common with the All Clad 99010GT. It has the same features except for the removable plates.
How many waffles does the All Clad Gourmet Manual make at the same time?
The All-Clad Gourmet Waffle Maker cooks 4 1-inch thick Belgian waffles at one time.
What are the dimensions of the waffles it makes?
Each waffle is 1-inch thick and has a 4.5-inch width and length
Will this waffle iron cook the waffles evenly on both sides?
Yes it will because it comes with advanced heating technology for homogeneous browning.
How many temperature or browning levels does this waffle iron have?
The All Clad Gourmet Manual has a control dial with 6 browning levels while the All Clad Gourmet Digital comes with a control dial with 7 browning levels. The browning selection dial is located on the front panel of the device. The 6 browning levels are numbered 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 with 1 being the lowest shading level and 6 being the highest.
Does this waffle maker come with readiness indicator lights?
Yes it comes with the standard readiness indicator lights that you would find in standard Belgian waffle makers. It has a red indicator light that tells you when your appliance is preheating and after it is properly preheated, you will hear an audible beep. There is also a green ready to cook indicator light that tells you when to add your waffle batter and when your waffles are ready, you will hear an audible beep.
All Clad 99010GT 4-Slice Belgian Waffle Maker
Besides the All-Clad Gourmet Digital and Manual, the All-Clad 99010GT Belgian Waffle Maker is the only other All Clad Belgian waffle maker on the market. The main differences between the All-Clad 99010GT and All-Clad Gourmet Digital and Manual are that only the All-Clad Gourmet Digital and Manual waffle makers utilize removable plates, only the All Clad Gourmet Digital has an LCD screen, countdown timer, and pre-programmed waffle types, and both the All-Clad Gourmet Digital and Manual are much more expensive. These removable plates are much easier to clean than the fixed waffle plates used by the All-Clad 99010GT because you can clean them in a dishwasher.
How does the All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 compare to the All Clad 99010GT Belgian waffle maker?
The All Clad Gourmet WD822D51 is a big upgrade over the All Clad 99010GT Belgian waffle maker. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has all of the same features as the All Clad 99010GT as well as many additional ones. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 is better than the All Clad 99010GT Belgian waffle makers because only the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has removable plates while the All Clad 99010GT has fixed waffle grids. Listed below are some of the similarities and differences between the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and All Clad 99010GT Belgian waffle makers.
1. Both the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and All Clad 99010GT Belgian waffle makers come with a removable drip tray attached to the back for catching batter overflow.
2. Both the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and All Clad 99010GT use 1600 watts of power to bake their Belgian waffles.
3. Both the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT bake 4 Belgian waffles at a time that are each 4.5-inches wide and 1-inch thick.
4. Both the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT use a safe, PFOA-free nonstick coating on their waffle grids to make it easier to remove your waffles.
5. Both the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and 99010GT come with a stainless-steel housing and cast-aluminum waffle grids.
6. The biggest difference between the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 and All Clad 99010GT Belgian waffle makers is that only the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has removable waffle plates while the All Clad 99010GT has the fixed waffle grids you find in the overwhelming majority of the waffle makers on the market.
7. The All Clad 99010GT has more temperature settings than the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51. The All Clad 99010GT has 7 temperature settings while the All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has 6.
8. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 is slightly larger than the All Clad 99010GT. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has dimensions of 15.59 x 10.75 x 5.94 inches while the All Clad 99010GT has smaller dimensions of 15″ x 11″ x 5″ inches.
9. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 weighs slightly more than the All Clad 99010GT. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 weighs 13.27 pounds while the All Clad 99010GT weighs slightly less at 12.1 pounds.
10. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 is more expensive than the All Clad 99010GT. The All-Clad Gourmet WD822D51 has a suggested retail price of $249.99 while the All Clad 99010GT has a 25% cheaper suggested retail price of $199.95.
All Clad 99012GT Classic Round Waffle Maker
The All Clad 99012GT is All Clad’s only classic-style waffle maker that makes traditional-style waffles with the same thickness as an Eggo waffle but about 2 inches wider. All Clad only sells one classic-style waffle maker probably because there is not a huge market for classic-style waffle makers.
The All Clad 99012GT does not have the removable plates, LCD screen, or pre-programmed waffle types of the All Clad Digital Gourmet waffle maker and the indentations in its cooking plates are not as deep or wide as the pockets in the cooking plates for the All Clad 99010GT.
The All-Clad thin waffle maker is one of the best thin round waffle makers on the market because it has thick cooking plates and has a very sturdy build that will keep this appliance running for years.
When you decide to clean this waffle maker, be careful to not scratch the nonstick coating because this will cause your waffles to stick to the plates.