This $20 Pan Is the Secret to Perfect Crepes at Home

We updated this article in July 2022 to ensure all pricing is accurate and all picks recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab are in stock.

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Crepes are the French version of pancakes but unlike the fluffy American style, crepes are thinner and generally larger, can be filled with both sweet and savory fillings and are typically folded or rolled. Crepes can easily be made at home with a crepe maker and require some learning curve. With the various types of crepe makers, each technique is a little different. However, practice makes perfect, and we have rounded up the best crepe makers by category that will work with you.

There are two main types of crepe makers: pans you can use on the stovetop and electric versions. While you could use a skillet with sloping sides to make crepes, a crepe pan's signature low-profile makes it easier to thinly spread the batter and remove the cooked crepe from the pan; electric crepe makers offer the same benefits with added heat regulation–just set it and they’ll typically let you know when it’s ready to use. And, in case you’re worried about crepe makers having just one use, know they’re not just limited to just crepes. They can also be used for making eggs, tortillas, flatbreads, dosas and even searing meats.

In the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we evaluated 15 different crepe makers, including non-electric and electric versions as well as a variety of materials, including cast-iron and nonstick. We recorded the preheat time for each and assessed how evenly they cooked, as well as how easy they were to use and clean. Here are the best crepe makers you can buy in 2022, according to testing.

Our top picks:

Read on for more information on the types of crepe makers and how our experts tested.