OT Toaster Recommendations

TEXASBGE2018

So ya weird topic, but with two kids we use our toaster every day. I'm sick of buying cheap new ones every couple years. Yes we end up going through a toaster every two years or less. What are your recommendations for a quality toaster. I'd be willing to spend up to a couple hundo if it will last a decade or so. Requirements are that it is a 4 slice toaster and if possible stainless steel since it will be sitting on the counter daily. Also I need something reliable with daily use not something that's gonna trash out after 6months.

Elijah

Do you have the room for a toaster oven? I'd do that again in a heartbeat above just a toaster. It may take another minute or so to make toast. I believe mine takes 3 minutes after hitting start to make a rather blonde but crispy toast. 

RagingIrishman

SWMBO disposed of our toaster oven a few months ago and I seriously miss having toast as a good option. I’m also interested in any recommendations. 

Sweet100s

Have definite opinions on this topic.
Went with the highest rated Wirecutter toaster oven at the time (a Breville?) but the instrument panel stopped working after just a year. 

Gave this a try and freakin’ love it.   The form factor makes it cook big trays of veggies evenly or air fry cauliflower perfectly.  It’s my favorite way to do chicken parts outside of the egg.  With the special running it’s a great deal.   I didn’t think I’d use some of the features (ex: flip up) but I use that one all the time to create counter space while also using the Cuisinart.
https://www.ninjakitchen.com/exclusive-offer/SP301WBKT/ninja-foodi-13-in-1-dual-heat-air-fry-oven-countertop-oven-dehydrate-reheat/

Eggdicted_Dawgfan

If it’s in the budget- Take a look at Waring 850. If not, try to find something by Waring within your budget. You will be hard pressed to find a better toaster. 

TEXASBGE2018

Elijah said:

Do you have the room for a toaster oven? I'd do that again in a heartbeat above just a toaster. It may take another minute or so to make toast. I believe mine takes 3 minutes after hitting start to make a rather blonde but crispy toast. 

Plenty of space just didn't think I could get a quality toaster oven for around $200-$250. Ends up taking 3-5min to make toast usually anyways because these cheap crappy ones dont work

Battleborn

My wife has some sort of personal vendetta against toasters that I have yet to figure out over the last 15 years. With that said, I have been relegated to using the oven if I want anything toasted. 

caliking

Sweet100s said:

Have definite opinions on this topic.
Went with the highest rated Wirecutter toaster oven at the time (a Breville?) but the instrument panel stopped working after just a year. 

Gave this a try and freakin’ love it.   The form factor makes it cook big trays of veggies evenly or air fry cauliflower perfectly.  It’s my favorite way to do chicken parts outside of the egg.  With the special running it’s a great deal.   I didn’t think I’d use some of the features (ex: flip up) but I use that one all the time to create counter space while also using the Cuisinart.
https://www.ninjakitchen.com/exclusive-offer/SP301WBKT/ninja-foodi-13-in-1-dual-heat-air-fry-oven-countertop-oven-dehydrate-reheat/

A friend bought that Ninja flip-up one, and it is pretty awesome. Costco had it on sale some months ago. 

I’ve had the Breville toaster oven for 3 yes,  and really like it. You can fit a 1/4 sheet pan in it, and it’s handy for  baking/roasting when you don’t want to fire up the big oven. 

Costco is selling a Calphalon Breville-clone, which is also pretty good. 

alaskanassasin

RagingIrishman

Battleborn said:

My wife has some sort of personal vendetta against toasters that I have yet to figure out over the last 15 years. With that said, I have been relegated to using the oven if I want anything toasted. 

Our wives must be related in some way. I went to make some toast after a work call and the toaster oven had just vanished.  She timed its disposal so the garbage had already been picked up and I was unable to rescue it. 

Elijah

Breville BOV845BSS Smart Oven is what I have. It does toast and gets more use than the regular oven. It's nice for the kid's stuff. Gets up to temp quickly and no sacrifice in quality or unevenness. I will say that I doubt it'll last a decade. I use it for a lot though. 

It does look like maybe there's a new model on Amazon or something. 

Botch

@TEXASBGE2018, does your family all eat at once, or file thru at different times at breakfast?  If the latter, a two-slice model would be good but I have no suggestions/knowledge.
If the former, I would also recommend a Breville toaster oven.  It seems to toast anywhere from one to 8 slices total (which I tried just because I was curious) perfectly, very even on all slices.  I've had mine over a year, so no idea about its life, but I'm happy.  

Ozzie_Isaac

I love my Toaster.  It allows you to pick the the toast level from 1-4.  It makes me feel good, but it is about as effective as a close the door button on an elevator.  Regardless of level it is like a slot machine.  Raw to burnt.  Makes mornings exciting.  It also hums just below audible recognition, so you have to make sure you unplug it, or the agitation level in the.kitchen goes sky high unless you remember to unplug it.  I can hear it, but nobody else can, they just get unbelievably agitated for no apparent reason.  If you want to scoop one up, here is a picture.

GlennM

We have this one. Expensive but 👍 

https://wolfgourmet.com/store/countertop-appliances/four-slice-toaster

ColbyLang

Breville toaster oven. Or one that’s a toaster oven and air fryer. Ditch the traditional pop tart slice style

Hansm

We have a Viking 4 slot toaster for over 10 years now. Rock solid but $$

Acn

We’ve had this for a couple of years and it still
works like the day we got it out of the box.  Don’t do nearly your volume but we have no complaints.

KRUPS KH734D Breakfast Set 4-Slot Toaster with Brushed and Chrome Stainless Steel Housing, 4-Slices with Dual Independent Control Panel, Silver https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0083VCY16/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_THYHSJMXKHFX6YY9CGG9

saluki2007

My wife bought this at Target for about $10 when we moved into our first apartment about 9 years ago. Still going strong. 

 

dbCooper

This is not a 4-slice model, so not relevant for what @TEXASBGE2018 is searching for.  It's on my radar since reading the linked article, adding as some might find it as interesting as I did...

"Why a toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today"

https://www.theverge.com/22801890/sunbeam-radiant-control-toaster-t20-t35-vista

*edit to add patent info:  https://patents.google.com/patent/US2459170A/en

CPFC1905

Dualit 4 slice, in pink.  Going strong since 2008.  Comfortably outlived the matching kettle.  

Legume

alaskanassasin said:

I expected this from @fishlessman

Ozzie_Isaac

Legume said:

alaskanassasin said:

I expected this from @fishlessman

Is that a pre-electricity toaster?  I assume you build a fire/coal bed in the center?

Legume

Looks like a campfire toaster mounted to a base - maybe stone?

Legume

Or it’s a toast grater for making panko?

alaskanassasin

Stick it on a stove top but be careful because the bottom cooks faster than the top.  

alaskanassasin

I would be afraid to admit how much I have in common with the @fishlessman

alaskanassasin

I could pile onto his moose stories for example.

Mr1egg

I have a ss kitchen aid for many years now and it still works great. 

KitchenAid KMT4115SX 4-Slice Toaster with Manual High-Lift Lever, Brushed Stainless, Metallic https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B075SY3YT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_GA2AC0Z5YA95VTME7CS8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Botch

dbCooper said:

This is not a 4-slice model, so not relevant for what @TEXASBGE2018 is searching for.  It's on my radar since reading the linked article, adding as some might find it as interesting as I did...

"Why a toaster from 1949 is still smarter than any sold today"

https://www.theverge.com/22801890/sunbeam-radiant-control-toaster-t20-t35-vista

*edit to add patent info:  https://patents.google.com/patent/US2459170A/en

That's cool as heck, and when I recognized the Art Deco design realized Mom had one.  

Legume

Forget toast, give them dogs!

Corv

I've got two. The two-slice Breville has been bombproof reliable for years but has short slots. Since I bake a lot of bread that doesn't fit it, I also have a newer Dash (love the color!) with a single longer slot. It is easier to clean and has a handy window. It also has a quirk: often it'll throw the toast out of the toaster. Kids love it.