# Keyboard Waffle Irons This Tech Breakfast Gadget is Perfect for Frequent Computer Users By M | Published 2015-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-iron References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/68972/heres-keyboard-waffle-iron-youve-been-waiting) & [thekeyboardwaffleiron](http://www.thekeyboardwaffleiron.com/new-products/the-keyboard-waffle-iron/the-keyboard-waffle-iron) For tech-enthusiasts and those that often use a computer in their day-to-day life, The Keyboard Waffle Iron might be a great novelty kitchen appliance to use in the mornings. This creative waffle grill cleverly cooks the batter in a long rectangle shape complete various sized keys similar to a keyboard. This nerdy waffle grill cleverly uses the waffle's infamous square pocket pattern to replicate the aesthetic of a [computer keyboard keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icebreaker-keyboard). The batter fills up around the [metallic keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-keyboard) of the iron creating an edible keyboard replica that is perfect for a variety of fruit and sweet toppings. While this iron only makes one waffle at a time, the waffles are incredibly large and can easily be shared amongst many people. As it says on the The Keyboard Waffle Iron website, "CTRL+ALT+DELicious!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Novelty Kitchen Appliances:** The Keyboard Waffle Iron encourages the development of more novelty kitchen appliances that can appeal to specific niche markets. - **Tech-themed Food Products:** This trend encourages the creation of more tech-themed food products that cater to tech enthusiasts and create unique dining experiences. - **Edible Replicas:** The Keyboard Waffle Iron trend highlights the potential for the creation of other edible replicas of everyday objects that offer a fun and playful twist. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** The Kitchen Appliance industry could capitalize on the trend of creating novelty products that cater to specific niche markets. - **Tech Industry:** The Tech industry could create more tech-themed food products and kitchen appliances that create memorable dining experiences. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** The Marketing and Advertising industry could promote the concept of edible replicas of everyday objects as a unique and playful way to capture the attention of specific market segments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Breakfast Griddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef.md) - [Hollow Customizable Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefman-big-stuff.md) - [Mini Waffle Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bite-maker.md) - [Sleek Console-Inspired Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-2.md) - [Mindful Design Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapffe-waffle-maker.md) - [Timeless Typewriter Keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-typewriter-keyboard-design.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Stuffed Pancake Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cucinapro-stuffed-pancake-maker.md) - [Coding Newbie Keyboard Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-world-keyboard.md)