Nostalgia MyMini Personal Waffle Maker
- Number of settings: 2
- Material: Ceramic
- Voltage: 120 volts
- Item Weight: 1.3 pounds
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small, inexpensive waffle maker that does its one job well for single portions, though buyers should expect lighter browning and higher power draw than advertised.
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ASIN: B08PPZ5H66Category: Waffle Irons
Overview
Nostalgia's MyMini is a single-serving electric waffle maker sized for one waffle at a time, meant for solo breakfasts, dorm rooms or kids making their own portion. It also doubles as a mini griddle for hash browns, grilled cheese, quesadillas and keto chaffles.
The single-waffle format solves a real problem: full-size waffle irons often make more batter than one person needs. One reviewer measured the actual draw at roughly 510-550W with a power meter, well above the roughly 370W the listing states, which matters if you're planning to run it off a small inverter or camper battery.
- Single-waffle non-stick plate
- Multi-use: waffles, hash browns, quesadillas
- Compact, drawer-friendly size
- Simple on/off style control
Who it's for
Good for someone cooking for one, or a household where kids like making their own small waffle. Not the pick if you're feeding a family and want speed through volume, or if you want deep golden-brown color as standard.
Pros and cons
- Single-serving size avoids wasted batter
- Cooks in a few minutes with easy cleanup for batter
- Small enough to store in a drawer
- Works for chaffles, hash browns and grilled cheese
- Browns lighter than expected even with longer cook times
- Actual power draw measured higher than the listed spec
- Egg-based fillings are harder to clean out of the seam
Performance notes
The unit takes roughly five tablespoons of batter per waffle and heats a small non-stick plate rather than a full-size grid, so cook time and cleanup stay short. One reviewer's power meter reading of around 510W with the light on suggests the actual draw runs higher than the printed 370W spec, worth checking against the nameplate before pairing it with a small power source. Batter-based foods clean up easily, but egg-based chaffles can seep into the seam and take more effort since the plates aren't described as dishwasher-safe.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Number of settings | 2 |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Item Weight | 1.3 poundslower than 86% of 37 waffle irons |
| Color | Red |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Nostalgia MyMini actually use less power than listed?
Not according to one reviewer, who measured roughly 510-550W with a power meter versus the roughly 370W stated in the description, worth checking if running off a limited power source.
Can the MWF5RD make more than waffles?
Yes, per Nostalgia it also handles hash browns, French toast, grilled cheese, quesadillas, brownies and cookies on the same plate.