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You can crisp up your bread in the oven or pan-fry it in some olive oil, but if it's a classic slice of toast you're after, nothing quite replaces a good toaster. What the perfect toaster looks like, however, is really up to you. Maybe you prefer sliced bread to bagels. Perhaps you have a larger household that needs to toast four or more slices at once. Whether you're a toast aficionado, mixing it up with various toppings and types of bread at every breakfast, or just need a basic model that can deliver a decent final product, we've got you covered.
From sleek options with top-of-the-line features like touchscreens and custom cook times to stylish designs that'll double as countertop decor, these 20 toasters are the best of the best.
You can never go wrong with Cuisinart, and this toaster is no exception. The four-slice toaster is perfect for a breakfast crowd and comes in stylish stainless, black stainless, white, or metallic red. Clean-up is easy thanks to the removable crumb tray.
Calling all gluten-free toast lovers: CRUXGG's two-slice toaster can accommodate your favorite bread and ensure it never burns again, thanks to a special setting specifically for gluten-free breads. It also has self-adjusting slots that can fit both large and small slices, so whatever brand you love will be perfectly browned each time.
This KRUPS toaster has five functions, and you can also choose between six browning settings so you can get your toast to the exact level you prefer.
Smeg wins our vote for the cutest kitchen appliances around. Pick up the retro-style toaster in a variety of different colors, including chrome and pastel pink.
If you've never heard of a leverless toaster, it's time to try one. The motorized lift activates as soon as you hit the toast button.
It's definitely a splurge, but Dualit's sleek chrome toaster has the quality construction to back it up. Each piece is hand-assembled in England, using insulated stainless steel that's designed to last for decades. We also like that it has a defrost setting for bread you've kept in the freezer.
Digitize your kitchen with this touch-screen smart toaster. It heats up super quickly—in two seconds, to be precise—and has an easy-to-use interface that gives you unparalleled choice with toasting various breads. There are five food settings, from regular bread to waffle, three toasting modes, and seven toasting shades to select for the perfect breakfast every time.
Alessi's pleated-texture toaster may just be the most stylish kitchen appliance we've seen. It's relatively simple, with six browning settings and two slots for bread, but design enthusiasts will love the chance to own a more affordable piece from the iconic Italian designer.
From the extra-long slots that can accommodate bigger slices of bread to the handy "Lift and Look" button that lets you check in on your toast to make sure it doesn't burn, Breville's toaster has plenty of cool features.
If your bagels always get caught in your toaster, consider your problem solved. This toaster from Hamilton Beach features extra-wide slots so nothing gets broken during the toasting process.
With wide slots that can fit crusty sourdough just as well as sandwich bread, GE Café's toaster offers tons of versatility as well as style (just look at the brushed copper accents). It has four settings in addition to the standard toasting option; most notably, an "Express Finish" button that's designed for on-the-go breakfasts you need heated in just one minute.
Add some style to your kitchen with this sleek, long toaster. It has extra wide slots for bagels and croissants, a pop-up warming rack on top, and a crumb tray to keep your counters clean. And if you have frozen bread, this toaster also has a defrost function so you can go from freezer to table in just a few minutes.
If budget is your priority, this affordable toaster ticks all the boxes and won't take up too much space on your counter. It can hold two slices of bread, has a removable crumb tray for easy upkeep, has bagel and frozen modes, and has six browning settings; in other words, if you just need something basic that'll get the job done, this is the option for you.
This toaster's long design makes it perfect for kitchens with minimal storage space. It features a lift and look function to monitor the progress of toasting without canceling the heating cycle, and it has three settings including "Bagel" and "Frozen."
With this toaster, the guesswork is pretty much eliminated: A see-through panel on one side lets you keep track of how brown your bread is getting to prevent over-toasting. We also like that it comes in fun colors, like aqua and pale yellow, to match more colorful kitchens.
You'll love the space-saving design on this Ketian toaster. One long slot holds two pieces of bread, and it's extra wide for toasting bagels. A simple dial lets you set the toasting level, and it also has reheat and defrost settings.
If the appearance of your toaster is just as important to you as its functionality, you'll love Haden's cherry red design. Not only does it have three toasting settings to choose from, but the retro style is instant countertop eye candy.
If you love all things KitchenAid, check out this toaster. It features durable, all-metal construction, offers two extra-wide slots, and has a high-lift lever to make removal easy.
This customer-favorite has more than 30,000 reviews, making it a great tried-and-true choice. The extra-wide slots mean it can handle bagels and thicker breads, and the extra-lift lever means it's easy to fish out smaller pieces that might fall through the cracks of other models.
Extra wise slots on this sleek, retro-looking toaster make it a great choice for bagel lovers. You'll also love the pop-out rack that sits just far enough from the heating elements to warm up your favorite pastries without them getting too toasted.
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