Waffle Makers · Head-to-head

BELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222) vs Presto 03518 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (ceramic)

The short answer

Presto 03518 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (ceramic) comes out ahead overall with 7.5/10 against 6.4/10 for the BELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222). Presto 03518 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (ceramic) is stronger on waffle quality, health & materials, ease of cleaning, coating durability & build and ease of use. At current verified prices, the BELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222) costs about $84.00 less.

Scores by criterion

CriterionBELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222)Presto 03518 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (ceramic)
Waffle Quality 5.8No independent tests. 8.0Food Network tested the ceramic 03518 and found it crisp and fluffy. The FlipSide design was ATK's Best Buy (as the 3510).
Health & Materials 7.8Explicit manufacturer list: made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium. 8.5Presto's page says 'PFAS free' on a ceramic interior and links a PFAS disclosure.
Ease of Cleaning 5.5Fixed plates. 6.5Food Network: no pre-oiling needed and it wipes clean. Grids are fixed.
Coating Durability & Build 5.0Owners report a flimsy flip mechanism. 7.0Proven FlipSide hinge. No long-term data on the ceramic.
Ease of Use 7.0Very compact upright storage. 7.8Countdown timer with audible alerts, upright storage. One heat setting and slow reheat.
Value 7.3Cheap, offset by the durability risk. 7.0Good at about $65 from Target or Best Buy. Poor at Amazon's third-party $113.99.

Specifications

SpecBELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222)Presto 03518 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (ceramic)
Plate Coating / Material EverGood ceramic nonstick Ceramic nonstick
Manufacturer States PFAS-Free Yes Yes
PFAS Claim Wording "made without PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead, and cadmium" "PFAS free" (Presto product page, with PFAS Disclosure link)
Waffle Style Belgian (1.5-inch thick) Belgian (7-inch round, 4 sections, extra-thick)
Waffles per Batch 1 waffles 1 waffles
Wattage — 1,100 W
Browning Settings — 1 settings
Flip / Rotating Design Yes Yes
Removable Plates No No
Dishwasher-Safe Plates No No
Power Source Electric Electric

BELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222)

Pros

  • Explicit PFAS-free wording
  • Thick 1.5-inch Belgian waffles
  • Very low price
  • Stores upright

Cons

  • No independent testing
  • Owners report a flimsy flip mechanism
  • No stated warranty or browning settings
  • Fixed plates

A fair budget option for small kitchens and occasional use, but not one to rely on for long-term durability.

Full BELLA Flip-n-Store Belgian Waffle Maker (EverGood ceramic, model family 35102/35141/35142/35143/35222) review →

Presto 03518 FlipSide Belgian Waffle Maker (ceramic)

Pros

  • Ceramic version independently tested
  • Plain 'PFAS free' label with a disclosure link
  • Thick, evenly baked Belgian waffles
  • Releases without oil
  • Countdown timer with audible alerts

Cons

  • Only one heat setting
  • Slow to reheat between waffles
  • Slightly uneven browning on the highest setting
  • Plates are fixed and not dishwasher safe

The best-evidenced PFAS-free waffle maker you can buy right now. Buy it from Target or Best Buy and it is also reasonably priced.

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Both products are part of our guide The Best PFAS-Free Waffle Makers of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.