A pancake maker can be an electric plate that heats from the base, a mini machine that bakes several small pancakes at once, or a double-sided pan that flips on the stove. They share one aim, which is round, even pancakes without a large griddle.

The six makers below include electric griddles, a 24-hole mini machine, a six-plate arepa maker that also does mini pancakes and a stovetop flip pan. Sizes, wattage and surfaces come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these makers ourselves. Coating and performance claims are the makers’ own.

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What to Look For

Feature Why it matters
Type Electric plate, multi-hole maker or stovetop flip pan
Pancake size One large round or many mini rounds
Power Wattage affects how quickly it heats
Coating Ceramic and nonstick surfaces clean differently
Footprint Compact units fit small counters

Specs at a Glance

Maker Size and power Surface Notes
Dash Round Express 8 x 10.3 x 4.1 in; 760 W Nonstick, PFOA free Indicator light; non-slip feet; 3 lb
AshGlen Mini 7.8 x 9 x 4.2 in; 750 W Ceramic; 6 inch griddle Ready light; brush included; 2.3 lb
Flip Pancake Maker 8 x 11.6 x 5 in; 750 W Ceramic; 6.5 inch pancakes Double-sided flip design; 2.4 lb
Holstein 6-Section 11 x 12 x 5 in; 120 V; wattage unclear on page PFOA-free nonstick Six plates; indicator lights; safety lock
Laven Birch 24PCS 10 x 10 x 2.5 in Nonstick metal 24 holes; temperature control; wattage not listed
Gotham Steel 8 in 8 in pan; 16 oz Ceramic nonstick Stovetop; double-sided; 10 year limited warranty

The 6 Best Pancake Makers

1. Dash Round Express Electric Pancake Maker

A 760 watt electric griddle about 8 by 10.3 inches with a nonstick, PFOA free surface, an indicator light and non-slip feet. It weighs 3 pounds and the maker pitches it for small kitchens and dorms.

Suits: small kitchens. Strengths: light and plug-in simple. Weaknesses: one pancake at a time. Skip it if you cook for a crowd.

View Dash Round Express Electric – Pancake Maker and Eggs Griddle System – Breakfast Maker – Quick Heat-Up and Easy Cleanup – nonstick surface – Red on Amazon

2. AshGlen Fluffy Mini Pancake Maker

A 750 watt ceramic mini griddle with a 6 inch surface, a ready light and an included brush. The maker calls the coating PTFE-free and PFOA-free, and it weighs 2.3 pounds.

Suits: a compact electric maker. Strengths: ceramic and small. Weaknesses: a small surface. Skip it if you want large pancakes.

View AshGlen Fluffy Mini Pancake Maker Machine, Mini Pancake Pan Ceramic Coating on Amazon

3. Flip Pancake Maker Machine, Ceramic Coated

A 750 watt double-sided electric pan from SugarWhisk for 6.5 inch pancakes, omelets and quesadillas, with a ceramic coating the maker says handles metal utensils. It measures 8 by 11.6 by 5 inches.

Suits: pancakes and omelets in one machine. Strengths: a flip design. Weaknesses: the metal utensil claim is the maker’s own. Skip it if you want a flat plate.

View Flip Pancake Maker Machine, Ceramic Coated Pancake Pan for 6.5 Inch Pancakes, Omelette, Crepe and Quesadilla, Frittata, Double Sided Omelette Pan Nonstick, Graphite on Amazon

4. Holstein Housewares Non-Stick 6-Section Multi-Food Maker

An electric arepa maker with six plates that the maker says also does mini pancakes, corn cakes and baked eggs. It has preheat and ready lights, a safety lock and a 1 year warranty. The wattage on the page is shown in an unclear format.

Suits: six small cakes at once. Strengths: stores upright. Weaknesses: sold as an arepa maker. Skip it if you want a standard large pancake.

View Holstein Housewares Non-Stick 6-Section Multi-Food Maker – Arepas, Mini Pancakes, Corncakes and More – Black,12 Inch on Amazon

5. 24PCS Mini Pancake Maker Machine

A 10 by 10 by 2.5 inch metal plate with 24 holes for mini pancakes, poffertjes and other small treats, with temperature control and a nonstick surface. A brush is included, and the page lists no wattage.

Suits: many bites per batch. Strengths: 24 holes and temperature control. Weaknesses: no wattage is shown. Skip it if you want one big pancake.

View 24PCS Mini Pancake Maker Machine, Nonstick Electric Dutch Pancakes Griddle, Adjustable Heat Multi-Use Poffertjes Pan, Simple and Easy Baker for Home and Restaurants, Perfect for Breakfast and Desserts on Amazon

6. GOTHAM STEEL 8 Inch Double Sided Pancake and Omelet Pan

A non-electric ceramic nonstick pan with a hinged double dome you flip on the stovetop. It is 8 inches, weighs 16 ounces, has cool-touch handles and carries a 10 year limited warranty.

Suits: a stovetop cook. Strengths: no cord and light. Weaknesses: you manage the heat yourself. Skip it if you want an indicator light.

View GOTHAM STEEL 8 inch Double Sided Pancake and Omlet Pan, Ceramic Nonstick, Copper on Amazon

Care and Setup

  • Let the plate cool before wiping it.
  • Use the cleaning method in the manual for the coating.
  • Do not overfill small holes or domes.
  • Preheat until the indicator light shows ready, where there is one.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Expecting large pancakes from a mini maker.
  • Forgetting that a flip pan needs a stove.
  • Using sharp tools on a coating the maker does not clear for them.
  • Skipping the wattage when comparing electric models.

Pancake Maker FAQ

Electric or stovetop?

Electric makers heat on their own and some have lights. A stovetop pan like the Gotham Steel uses your burner.

Can they cook other foods?

Several listings mention omelets, quesadillas, eggs or arepas as well.

The Short Version

For a simple electric plate, the Dash. For ceramic and compact, the AshGlen. For a flip design, the Flip Pancake Maker. For six small cakes, the Holstein. For 24 mini pancakes, the Laven Birch. For a no-cord pan, the Gotham Steel.