Toasters for every budget that will give you perfectly golden toast
The ability to make golden, crunchy toast is one of the many hallmarks of a great kitchen.
Whether you're pairing it with a breakfast fry-up, or just slathering on some butter and Vegemite before you race out the door, toast is a staple food that we need to be able to access easily and make without fuss.
We've rounded up a toaster for every kind of kitchen, whether you're on a budget, or looking for something that pops your toast with extra style.
NOTE: Prices are accurate at time of publishing.
Bear Two Slice Toaster with Glass Window
Although the 'lift and look' function that many toasters have is very helpful, this Amazon find allows you to watch the bread brown. Featuring a clear window, you'll be able to identify the perfect level of 'toasted' and hit that cancel button the minute you make the perfect slice. You can also reheat it via the press of a button, just in case you need it.
Singer Two Slice Stainless Steel Toaster
With a red, brushed stainless steel body and two slots for toasting, this functional toaster could bring a retro touch to your kitchen. With simple cancel, frozen and re-heat buttons for managing your toasting, you'll be able to make it to your liking. Costing just $29.90, this toaster is very affordable and very good-looking.
Kambrook Wide Slot Toaster
For those looking for something simple, this white toaster from Kambrook will match any existing kitchen decor. It has extra-wide slots so you can toast the thickest kinds of bread, and six-stage browning control via the dial to its front. Now 13 per cent off, you can get it for just $39.
Russell Hobbs Four Slice Brooklyn Toaster
Four slots for toast are always better than two, especially if you're cooking toast for a few people. This Russell Hobbs model comes in black and silver, with polished copper-toned accents to its buttons and dials. With two slices to each carriage, you can brown your toast to different levels even as you cook four slices of bread.
Breville Bold Two Slice Toaster
Another retro-looking find, this toaster from trusted kitchen brand Breville has a ridged texture to it and shiny chrome accents for an overall polished finish. Although it's a two-slice, it has variable width slots so you can toast different kinds of bread, as well as classic browning control. It also has a lift and look function, which allows you to check in on your toast midway through the cycle, lest you overdo it.
Sunbeam Alinea Four Slice Toaster
A classic and classy-looking toaster, this one from Sunbeam has a neat matte black finish and mirror chrome accents. Featuring four variable width slots, browning control, and mid-cycle lift and look, this one will cook your toast just how you like it.
Vintage Electric Four Slice Toaster
If you love a vintage outlook or maximalist interior design, this toaster is bold, orange, and here to brighten your kitchen immediately. A four-slice model, it has a functional Italian design, with wide slots, variable browning, a neon indicator and simple buttons for cancelling, defrosting and keeping your toast warm.
Kambrook Baroque Four Slice Toaster
Matte black with shiny rose-gold finishes, this square-shaped toaster has an overall smooth finish that will bring a sense of luxury to any kitchen. While it's more expensive than some of the other options, it's designed to look great while also delivering quality toast, so definitely worth the investment if you're upgrading your kitchen.
Breville Luxe Toaster in Sea Salt
Another investment toaster, this crisp white option from Breville has a range of great features. This one has 'lift and look', the option to toast your bread for 'a bit more', and six specialised settings for various bread types – white, fruit, brown, grain, rye, and crumpets.
Smeg Two Slice Toaster
The most up-market of toasters, this pale blue two-slice option from Smeg is definitely on the more expensive side. Designed for those who love polished, retro-looking appliances across their kitchen, this one is a great investment for a kitchen you're designing with purpose. Beyond its stunning outlook, this toaster can defrost and reheat your bread, but also has a 'bagel' setting, which browns just one side of the bread. These Smeg toasters also come in a range of colours, so you can choose which one best suits your kitchen aesthetic.
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