Nostalgia MWF5AQ MyMini Personal Electric Waffle Maker
- Waffle Iron
- 368 watts
- 2
- Ceramic
- More reviewed than 57%
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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How it ranks among the 102 waffle irons we track
4.4★ across 802 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
802 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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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. Reviewers also note it browns lighter than expected even with longer cook times.
- 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.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who make single waffles or chaffles call it fast, easy to clean and appropriately sized, several saying they use it daily. Two complaints recur: waffles come out lighter than expected regardless of cook time, and the printed power draw undersells what the unit actually pulls, which one buyer confirmed with a power meter. A chaffle-focused reviewer also found egg mixture harder to clean out of the seam than batter.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Model | MWF5RD |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 5.2 × 6.7 × 3.5 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 368 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Ceramic |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Waffle Mold |
| Other details | |
| Number of settings | 2 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Compact, Cool Touch |
| Product Style | French |
| Part Number | MWF5RD |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in waffle irons.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalgia MWF5AQ MyMini Personal Electric Waffle MakerThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 802 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle MakerPresto | 4.6 / 5 | 25,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker w/Shade SelectorChefman | 4.5 / 5 | 12,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Disney Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker by Select BrandsDisney | 4.7 / 5 | 7,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Cuisinart Waffle MakerCuisinart | 4.5 / 5 | 30,400 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nostalgia MWF5RD
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much batter does the Nostalgia MWF5RD take per waffle?
Reviewers report about five tablespoons fills the plate for one waffle.
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.