Looking for a pancake maker? We researched and tested numerous models to compile the 6 best options for you!
By Siem
Making pancakes, can you imagine a children’s party without them? Hardly, right? And pancakes for dinner or lunch, crepes for dessert or American pancakes for breakfast? Pancakes belong to us like oliebollen to New Year’s Eve. so it’s a good thing there are electric pancake makers these days.
Why a pancake maker is indispensable in the kitchen
Before I found out they existed, I regularly baked pancakes in the pan. At least, that’s what I tried to do. The first pancake invariably failed, but I consoled myself with the thought that this is how it’s supposed to be. And the rest? Well, sometimes it turned out like an oil ball, with wet batter in the middle. Sometimes it became a kind of blackened frisbie, which even the dog wouldn’t run after. Our kids were the only ones on the street who didn’t like pancakes. Until I discovered the pancake maker, now they say I make the best pancakes in the world.
What is the best pancake maker for you?
Pancake makers come in many forms. Which one is best for you depends on what kind of pancakes you want to make. Dutch pancakes? French crepes? American pancakes? Or poffertjes anyway? There are pancake makers for all those varieties, cheap and a little more expensive, luxurious and a little simpler. We help you choose through this Top-6 of pancake makers.
Our Top-6 of pancake makers
- The best pancake maker of them all: Tristar BP-2639 2-in-1 Crepe Maker
- The best inexpensive pancake maker: Princess 492235 Crêpe Maker Deluxe
- The best for crepes: Domo DO8709P Crepe maker
- The best for American pancakes: Unold 48165 American Pancake Maker
- The best for poffertjes: Bestron Sweet Dreams poffertjes maker
- The best with interchangeable baking plates – Senya SYCK-CV026
The best pancake maker of all
Tristar BP-2639 2-in-1 Crepe Maker
The Tristar BP-2639 2-in-1 Crepe Maker has a reversible griddle. With one side you make 1 large pancake of 32 cm diameter, with the other 7 small pancakes or crepes of 9.5 cm. The temperature of this pancake maker is adjustable. The griddle has a non-stick coating, so you hardly need to use butter or grease, if at all. The only pity is that the connection cord is on the short side and there is no on/off button.
- Large or small pancakes
- Non-stick coating
- Adjustable temperature
- Good value for money
- Includes spatula and batter spreader
- Short connecting cable
- No power button
The best cheap pancake maker
Princess 492235 Crepe Maker Deluxe
With the affordable Princess 492235 Crepe Maker Deluxe, you can make wafer-thin crepes and traditional pancakes with a diameter of 30 cm. The temperature is adjustable, so you can fry the pancakes and crepes exactly how you like them best. Indicator lights show if the Crepe Maker is on and at temperature. The griddle has a non-stick coating. With the included wooden batter spreader you spread the batter over the plate to make extra thin crepes.
- Flinty pancakes and crepes
- Adjustable temperature
- On-off indication
- Heats up quickly
- Non-stick coating
- Including hardware spreader
- For pancakes/crêpes only
The best pancake maker for crepes
Domo DO8709P Crepe Maker
With the Domo DO8709P crepe maker you can make 6 crepes, pancakes or pancakes of 11.5 cm diameter at a time. It’s cozy to do that with the whole family at the table. The Domo DO8709P has an on-off switch and the griddle has a non-stick coating. A measuring spoon is included.
- 6 crepes at a time
- Non-stick coating
- Dosing spoon included
- On-off switch
- Temperature not adjustable
The best pancake maker for pancakes
Unold 48165 American Pancake Maker
You make the real American pancakes very easily with this Unold 48165 American pancake maker. You set the desired temperature, heat up the appliance and add the batter. Then all you have to do is wait until your pancakes are ready. The result: two airy, nicely browned American pankes with a diameter of 13.5 cm. The Unold 48165 stands firmly and stably on non-slip feet and the handle stays cool. It has an indicator light for when the appliance is ready and when the pancakes are done. There is also storage space for the cord.
- 2 pancakes at a time
- Non-stick coating
- Indicator lights
- Adjustable temperature
- Cord storage
- Less suitable for crepes
The best pancake maker for poffertjes
Bestron Sweet Dreams poffertjes maker
The Bestron Sweet Dreams electric poffertjes maker is a guaranteed success at any children’s party. It effortlessly makes 14 poffertjes at a time, thanks in part to the included dispensing bottle. Non-slip feet ensure that the poffertjes pan can be safely placed on the table, although you will need an extension cord to do so due to the short cord. The Bestron Sweet Dreams poffertjes maker heats up quickly and features a non-stick griddle. The temperature is not adjustable. The nostalgically designed device is available in black and various pastel colors.
- 14 poffertjes at a time
- Non-stick coating
- On-off indicator light
- Non-slip feet
- Beautiful design
- Beautiful design
- Temperature not adjustable
- Short connecting cable
The best pancake maker with interchangeable baking plates
Senya SYCK-CV026
The Senya SYCK-CV026 pancake maker has two interchangeable baking plates, with which you can make the most delicious pancakes, crepes and pancakes. One for large pancakes and crepes of 30 cm and one for 4 smaller pancakes or American pancakes of 11 cm. Both baking sheets are non-stick coated. The Senya SYCK-CV026 has 5 temperature settings, including 1 for keeping your pancakes warm. It comes with a measuring spoon, a spatula, a dough spreader and 4 small small spatulas.
- Interchangeable baking trays
- Large and small pancakes
- Non-stick coating
- 5 temperature settings
- Many accessories
- No automatic shutdown
Buying guide: what do you look for when buying a pancake maker?
If you are going to buy a pancake maker, then there are a few things you should look out for. Answer the questions below, then with the help of our Top Six, you’re sure to find the pancake maker that’s best for you.
What is your budget?
In general, a pancake maker is not very expensive, between 20 and 50 euros. Personally, we tend to pay more attention to quality than price when making such a purchase that should last several years.
What kind of pancakes do you want to make?
Do you want to make one large pancake? Or just several small ones? Maybe you’ll go for a pancake maker or a special crepe maker? Also consider a pancake maker with interchangeable baking plates, which allows you to go either way.
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Of course, we can’t include all brands of pancake makers in our Top Six. There are excellent pancake makers from other brands. Tefal, for example, and Techwood also makes excellent pancake and crepe makers.
Frequently asked questions
Still have questions about buying your pancake maker or crepe maker? Then take a look at the questions asked by others. If your question is not listed, feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you find the right pancake maker or crepe maker.
Actually, there is no difference between a pancake maker and a crepe maker. With a crepe maker you can make pancakes just as well as the other way around. Products with interchangeable baking plates have the added advantage that you can make both large and small pancakes and crepes.
Yes. A pancake maker and also a crepe maker is easy to clean because the baking sheets are usually coated with a non-stick coating.
A pancake maker with interchangeable baking plates literally transforms you from a pancake or crepe maker for 1 large pancake to one for 4 small ones in the blink of an eye.
A pancake and a crepe come in a variety of sizes, while a pancake is always small in diameter. A crepe is very thin, while a pancake is thick and fluffy. A pancake is in between. The difference is in the composition of the batter. Below you can see what products go into well batter:
pancake: 2 eggs, 250 grams of flour, 500 ml of milk, salt
crepe: 3 eggs, 250 g flour, 500 ml milk, 30 ml water, 75 g powdered sugar, salt
pancake: 3 eggs, 115 grams flour, 200 ml milk (or buttermilk), 1 teaspoon baking powder, salt
Yes, you can. Certainly on a plate for small pancakes you can fry an egg just fine, even at the same time as a pancake or pancake.