Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

First, I have to say that I did not purchase this from Amazon. I buy pretty much everything from Amazon but the price difference was too great to not buy it from WS. I write this for those that are trying to decide between the All Clad Belgian and the Breville. Both get great reviews but I was torn. The All Clad is more compact and, in my opinion, more aesthetically pleasing. Since both had great reviews and the WS people were pushing that one, I purchased the All Clad. The first waffle was perfect and delicious. The second was a little lighter so I turned up the darkness. Tried again and next was even lighter. Turned all the way up and still no darker. I waited each time until it indicated it was ready but I had no luck duplicating the first waffle. Another strike against it was that the overflow is a little plastic thing that attaches to the back. Cleaning the plastic wasn't difficult but there was still residual on the waffle maker that need cleaning and that was more difficult. It also recommends using a cooking spray which makes clean up harder because that burns on to the plates. I hate cleaning the waffle iron so coupled with cooking problems back to WS this went to exchange for the Breville. The Breville does not recommend anything on the plates. First waffle was perfect. Next test, second waffle, still perfect. Every waffle came out perfect. This one does take longer to cook the waffles but there is no wait between pouring the next waffle in the maker so you can pour immediately. So, less up and down from the table if you're feeding multiple people. The best part of this one is the overflow "moat" around the outside. Not only does it catch any excess but it cooks it also so it comes right out with the waffle. Clean up is a breeze since nothing is left behind. I still don't love the looks of the Breville but the operation and clean up make it a clear choice for us.