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The Best of Amazon Toasters for Your Compact Kitchen
The electric toaster is the most widely used breakfast making device in the world. Two slices. Four slices. Lightly toasted. Slightly charred. Grilled! With something on! Here is every basic type of toaster on the Planet.
Easy to use. Novel in some fashion.
For this excercise I am starting with the bare, absolute Best Of the Basic Appliances for a small kitchen.
All the other toasters I have seen are just another fancy colored box with buttons on, that toasts bread and costs whatever you want to throw at it.
So I have saved you the trouble - For a Compact Lifestyle THESE are the best Value for Money toasters out of over 135 surveyed toasters.
Each one of these toasters was chosen for Design & Functionality and some fulfill multiple functions. Easy to use. Novel in some fashion.
If none of these does it for you - keep going. There are 1,852 dedicated websites on the Planet (manufacturers and retailers) - I know. I checked. That's my job.
And several thousand affilate marketeers - selling the SAME stuff. Enjoy the hunt - OR - buy one of these beauties right now.
NOTE: Dimensions are "rounded UP". No one fits things on their kitchen counters by the Millimetre.
PRICING: Vendor prices may change slightly - Up or Down - Without notice. These prices are correct at the time of publication.
Time for Toast-Vision with Daewoo 2-Slice Glass Toaster (also does Bagels)
With Glass sides! Better than watching paint dry - Every one loves to watch their toast. Now you can do it properly with the world’s first glass-sided toaster. You can view your toast to your hearts content.
£39.98
Description
2 Slice and defrost, reheat functions - the handy defrost, reheat, and bagel functions with a 7 Level heating function to adjust the heat.
Your bread is toasted very quickly – by the 900w output that ensures Perfect Toast for when you're in a rush and want a quick breakfast.
Easy to clean - the Daewoo kitchen glass toaster is easy to clean thanks to the removable inner glass panel and removable crumb tray.
Auto-shut off function - auto-shut off function Finishes warming your bread once finished for safety reasons while the extra lift on the handle allows you to collect your toast once done
Features
Because the glass front doesn't reflect as much heat back, the heating elements are set to different power levels to balance toasting.
Defrost / Reheat functions and bagel toasting.
High-lift to remove toast
Dimensions
Dimensions - 20cm H x 24cm W x 16cm D
Product Weight – 3.5 Kg
Capacity - 2 Slices
Material: Steel. Glass. Plastic
Why Buy Me
Cool Touch Glass-sided Exterior
Easy to Clean – With the removable inner glass panel and removable crumb tray
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Russell Hobbs Copper Sunset Eclipse 4-Slice Toaster
Slick and Sexy, yet reserved.
But - enough about me! Let's talk about this. This is the most beautiful stainless steel, 4-Slice, multi-setting toaster you will ever possess. Share it with someone you love . . . It has DUAL controls
£65.12
Description
Beyond Just Toast? This Fast Toasting 4-Slice Toasting beauty offers up to 55% faster toasting. The 4 extra-wide slots allowing for a variety of items such as crumpets and tea cakes.Try anything else that wont void your Warranty!
Variable browning control features 6 options to meet all your toasting preferences, from a light bite to a crunchy slice just select the level you favor.
Lift and Look feature is an added benefit, if you’re one of those who want to see how far your toast is done. This allows you to check on the appearance of your toast without having to cancel and restart the cycle.
Features
Stainless steel body with a high-shine finish
Dual browning controls with independent operation on each side
Up to 55% faster toasting with faster-toasting technology.
The Cancel, Re-heat, and Defrost functions ensure a range of toasting habits are met.
Removable crumb tray promises to keep your kitchen crumb-free with easy removal and disposal.
Dimensions
Dimensions - 20.4cm H X 32.7cm W X 29cm D
Product Weight – 2.6 Kg
Capacity - 4 Slices
Material: Plastic, steel.
Power Cord Length - 72cm
Why Buy Me
6 Browning Levels, so you can get the perfect crunch from any type of bread.
Defrost setting and a reheat function, so you can toast straight from the freezer, or heat up a slice that's gone cold.
4 extra-wide slots that make it ideal for crusty bakery bread, bagels, crumpets and more.
Lift-and-Look feature lets you check on your toast without needing to cancel and restart the cycle.
High-lift eject feature
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Haden Dorchester 4-Slice Chrome Toaster with Digital Browning Control
This is a shot of elegance in your kitchen. Chrome finished stainless steel with Rose Gold trim definitely enhances the aesthetics of your compact kitchen.
And - there is a matching kettle in the "Kettles" Category. The only time I have deigned to include 'matching' items in this Compact Lifestyle Guide.
NOTE: This toaster does not have INDEPENDENT slot control.
£65.99
Description
The 4-Slice capacity is controlled with digital LCD-Display precision, providing browning controls for classic bread slices and thicker artisanal breads. Even does bagels. (Halved of course. What other way is there?)
Experience the future of toasting with this digital toasting masterpiece. With Defrost, Reheat, Self-centring and Cancel functions, burning your toast is going to take some planning.
Features
Stainless steel body with a high-shine finish
Dual browning controls with independent operation on each side
The Defrost, Re-heat, and Cancel functions ensure a perfect toast every time.
Removable crumb tray keeps your kitchen crumb-free with easy removal and disposal.
Dimensions
Dimensions - 21cm H X 25cm W X 27cm D
Product Weight – 2.5 Kg
Capacity - 4 Slices
Material: Plastic, steel.
Power Cord Length - 75cm
Why Buy Me
Premium plated stainless steel housing provide elegance, non-slip rubberized feet provide stability and the cord storage keeps your countertop neat.
Special Features include Touchscreen, Variable Browning Control, Cancel Function.
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SMEG Retro 4-Slice Toaster (Bagels Also)
For the Traditionist. A traditionalist is something else. This is the Original Design: Enamelled steel case with a big chrome logo. In several beautiful colors. This one is Pastel Green - but you can find a color you like.
And it makes beautiful toast?
P.S. All colors are 2000Watt. Machines are identical. Different prices are just because why not?
£179.00
Description
Here is a toaster with substance and style.
Toasts four thick slices of bread at the same time, in extra wide 36mm slots. Which means you can toast bagels as well.
And there are six different levels of toasting – between barely and extra browned - there is an option for you.
Also defrost and re-heat depending on your requirements.
Features
Whether you prefer well toasted bread or a lighter browning, Smeg's 4 slot toaster offers six browning levels and three pre-set programmes for reheating, defrosting and bagel toasting.
Two independent control panels – one for each set of slots, with their slice centring feature.
2 removable crumb trays, make it easy to clean.
Other SMEG products are available in matching color. Shop the range and discover the rest of the beautiful retro range by Smeg.
Dimensions
Dimensions - 22cm H x 41cm W x 21cm D
Product Weight – 3.4 Kg
Capacity - 2 Litres
Material - Plastic. Steel.
Power cord - 1 m
Why Buy Me
A new icon of style and functionality, designed to meet daily practicallity with panache.
Defrost function
Reheat function
Extra-wide slots
High-lift eject
Bagel toasting function
Non-slip feet
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My Best Recommended Toasted Sandwich Makers, Panini Presses & Waffle Makers
Aahh yes! Graduating from just plain old toasters to something more elaborate? Get hot. These are the best I have used. The Ninja 3-in-1 Toaster Grill and the Nostalgia Retro Breakfast Maker are definitely the winners here.
Ninja 3-in-1 Toaster Grill and Panini Press
This handy little demon does everything you can do to a piece of bread - and still be called civilized.
7 Cooking Functions & 7 Toast Shades. Combines the Performance of slot toaster with Versatility of a grill AND the Convenience of panini press – And Bingo - one exceptional space-saving design.
£129.00
Description
Enjoy even, edge-to-edge toasting in Toaster mode with 7 shade settings and a long, wide slot that easily fits 2 slices of bread.
More than a toaster, simply flip to transform into Grill mode to easily create meals for the family in minutes – from golden cheese on toast, loaded bagels, buttery croissants and breakfast muffins to café-style panini and toasted sandwiches using the clever Panini Press accessory.
Get creative with 7 cooking functions – Toast, Bagel, Defrost, Grill, Panini, Bake, and Reheat.
Features
3 appliances in 1 - Simply flip to transform from Toaster mode to Grill mode. Toast your favourite bread, bagels and crumpets to perfection when positioned as a vertical slot toaster or flip down to transform into a versatile horizontal grill to bake, grill and more.
Edge-to-edge, even toasting - Enjoy perfect toast every time with 7 shade settings to choose from. The uniquely designed slot and heating elements deliver evenly toasted results, from edge to edge. The long, wide slot easily fits 2 slices of bread or 2 bagel halves.
Grill, bake & more - In Grill mode, create snacks and meals in minutes – from cheese on toast to ham croissants, savoury spinach and ricotta pancakes to fish finger sandwiches. You can even reheat pizza slices to restore that fresh-out-of-the-oven finish.
Perfectly pressed panini - With the easy-to-use Bake Tray and Panini Press accessory, it’s simple to create delicious, toasted sandwiches and crispy filled panini with a golden finish, packed with your favourite fillings – from mozzarella, pesto and tomato to tasty tuna melts.
Dimensions
Dimensions - 22cm H x 41cm W x 15cm D
Product Weight – 2.8 Kg
Capacity - 2 Slices
Material: Plastic. Steel.
Why Buy Me
• 7 customisable functions: toast, bagel, defrost, grill, panini, bake and reheat
• Edge-to-edge toasting
• Press café-style panini & toasties
• Flip to transform a toaster to a grill
• Crumb tray catches crumbs in both positions
• 7 toast shade settings
• Bagel setting uses a higher temperature on the cut side
• Defrost toasts frozen bread in a matter of minutes
• 3 temperature settings
• Bake tray converts the toaster into a closed oven
• Digital control panel with built-in timer
• Non-Slip Feet
• Dish Washer Safe Components
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Russell Hobbs 3-in-1 Sandwich, Panini, Waffle Maker & Grill
A short-cut to an actual meal. A saviour of the hungry. A time-saver for the lazy. A life-saver for the hurried. The best thing to happen to sliced bread! Get One.
£39.00
Description
With 3 removable grill plates including a waffle plate, toastie plate and grill plate you can easily swap between them all for easy and fuss-free cooking.
Whether you’re making waffles for a dessert, grilling some bacon for your breakfast or even toasting a cheesy golden toasty for a lunchtime snack – the 3 in 1 Deep Fill Sandwich Maker can do it all.
So if you’re a food fanatic who loves a variety of different foods but doesn’t have the cupboard space for endless appliances, you’ll love the 3 in 1 Deep Fill Sandwich Maker.
Features
Power and temperature ready indicator lights
Thermo-insulated handle and Dishwasher safe parts
Easy clean, non-stick coating on all plates
Dimensions
Dimensions - 10cm H x 25cm W x 23cm D
Product Weight – 2.5 Kg
Capacity - 2 Sandwiches
Material: Plastic. Steel.
Why Buy Me
Prepare toasties in minutes with this powerful, two-portion toastie maker. If you love toasted sandwiches, you’ll love this. This handy, easy-to-use piece of equipment can whip up every kind of toastie you can imagine.
Cuts seals 2 toasted sandwiches
Handle with locking clip
Temperature ready indicator
Non-slip feet
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Tefal “Toast ‘n Bean” 2 Slice Toaster with Bean & Egg Maker
Not quite the canteen on the star ship “USS Enterprise” - but close. You don't have to boil all the eggs in your basket - Soft-boiled eggs on toast? At the table? Or baked beans. You can't complain.
Not really. Not here.
£45.74
Description
For those of you who enjoy Toast ‘n Beans or Toast ‘n Eggs for breakfast, this is the Quick Fix.
This Tefal machine lets you poach or boil eggs in less than 4 minutes.
No rocket science. Just add water to the bowl, and Toast N Bean will do the rest.
The Toast N Bean slots are wide enough to cook muffins and toast bagels also. And the toast-lift makes it easy to remove bread without the finger-burning event.
Boil up to 4 eggs or use the built-in non-stick pan to fry your eggs, or heat up halhf a can of baked beans.
You can expect breakfast to be ready before you are.
Features
Quick breakfast solution – just 4 minutes.
Bean / egg function, toast function, bean / egg and toast function.
Bean warmer for heating ½ a tin of baked beans
4-Egg Tray
Pan - for Beans or boiling water
Water Measuring beaker for eggs
Toast Crumb tray.
Dimensions
Dimensions - 16cm H x 16cm W x 11cm D
Product Weight – 2.4 Kg
Capacity - 2 Slices. 4 Eggs
Material: Plastic. Steel. Glass
Why Buy Me
BONUS: Free with this Toaster! There is no need to clean dirty pot or pans.
Toast ‘N Bean is a truly Compact addition to your kitchen.
Adjust the toasting setting with the Variable Browning control – AND the warming tray allows the heating of pre-cooked meats.
Mid-cycle Cancel function.
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Nostalgia Retro 3-in-1 Family Size Breakfast Station
You dont need a "family" to make your complete breakfast with just one appliance. Just you and your better half. A Four-cup Coffee maker. Breakfast meats and eggs cooked on the large, non-stick griddle. Multi-functioning toaster does up to four slices of bread at a time.
What more can you want?
£175.00
Description
Family-sized griddle: Plenty of room to fry eggs, pancakes, sausages, bacon, hashbrowns and other breakfast foods. Complete with a glass lid
Multi-function Toaster: Has a 30-minute timer and fits 4 slices of bread or a 7-inch pizza.
Perfect for baking, or reheating food
4-Cup Coffee maker: This space-saving coffee maker brews up to 4 cups at a time while you prepare your food.
Features
Compact Design: Space-saving 3-in-1 design is perfect for small kitchens, apartments & campers/RV's.
Control Panel: Choose your desired settings - Grill, Toast/Bake, Warm/Heat, or Oven Off.
Indicator light will let you know when unit is on.
Dimensions
Dimensions - 30cm H x 48cm W x 30cm D
Product Weight – 5.4 Kg
Capacity - 4 Slices. SEE Pictures
Material: Steel. Glass. Plastic.
Why Buy Me
Perfect for small (7-inch) frozen pizzas, hot sandwiches, desserts and more.
For added safety, A 30-minute timer is included with automatic shut off.
Easy clean up: as if cooking isn't easy enough, the oven tray, wire wrack, crumb tray and nonstick griddle are removable, making cleanup a breeze
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Things to Ponder over Breakfast?
Only in Japan. Qazjapan Toaster & Egg Frier Combo. A Singular Experience!
Coming Soon! Seriously. If I get enough enquiries - I will order it in. Just for the hell of it.
I will make a YouTube video out of the buyers' reactions.
PRICE £
Description
Seriously?
Dimensions
Guess!
Why Buy Me
To have a conversation piece?
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Mitsubishi TO-ST1-T Electric Bread Toaster by Yanko Design
Coming Soon! The most expensive toaster in the world.£282.00
The best thing about this toaster? You can boast about the price.
PRICE £
Description
It's a joke. There is no manufacturer blurb that I can find.
Dimensions
Estimate from size of bread slice and win a prize!
Why Buy Me
To be the First Kid on The Block?
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What Goes with Toast? Coffee . . .
My Coffee "Makers & Machines" Contains no coffee pots, no coffee plungers, and none of those huge counter-top beasts favored by the afficionado's. They are "Compact".
For use in small kitchens.
Make a cup.
Your Guide to A Compact Lifestyle
Compact Living is Simple and Straight Forward. Having the the intent of maximising small space usage, will shape your approach to this concept.
Apart from city dwellers being faced with the competition for living space, those spaces must do more for more people in the Twenty First century, than ever before.
Compact Living is not about being pushed into having to “compress” your life-style – it is about making the conscious choice to change the parameters of your requirements.
Pretty much like quitting smoking or going on a diet.