You don't want to hear it, but I couldn't be more pleased with the results from my Breville toaster oven. It does everything beautifully --- including toasting bread. I paid less than this at Sur la Table.

https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/breville-smart-convection-oven/?catalogId=79&sku=6926232&cm_ven=PLA&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Electrics%20%3E%20Toasters%20%26%20Toaster%20Ovens&region_id=680400&cm_ite=6926232&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5PGFBhC2ARIsAIFIMNddwiAfXwEJLsK-pHcBHN7IVxsYh-Kc8oa7fiCf5XTaAe2KM_qBAkQaAjJyEALw_wcB

If I ever bought a plain toaster I wouldn't pay that much money for one.

I've got as $10 one from Kmart. works fine!

We have a Breville and like it a lot.

We expediently bought a cheap Target kind of toaster for a second location a couple of years ago and I hate it. Besides having erratic temperature control, the bigger problem is that its cheapness also means doesn't have enough watts to do the job. Picture a hair dryer that only gets lukewarm when you want it to be hot at times and that's the problem with the cheap toaster we have. The cheapo takes forever for one cycle and usually requires two to get the job done for two slices. This mention of it is a good ping, I'm going to buy another Breville and discard the junky one that's useless. The Breville we have is 1000 watts and it works quickly and well.

If you use a toaster at least a few times a week, I think your money is well spent getting an upmarket brand, if you can afford it.

I eat toast on my cheapo toaster every morning. Think I paid $20 or so for it. I've gotten my money's worth many times over.

You may find that buying direct from Breville is normally cheaper than buying from places like Williams Sonoma or Le Sur Table. Currently Le Sur Table has them marked down to what Breville sells them for. Most expensive $179.95.

I don't doubt that Breville's toaster is better quality than my cheapy, but we seldom eat toast. And all I have to do to avoid 'burned' toast is to dial down its control for the second batch -- pretty simple for as often as we use it.

I had a Cusinart (think I still do somewhere) that I love. I would LOVE to get a red Kitcheaid one but they're so expensive. Every kitchen needs a red appliance that stays on the counter. The only reason I don't use my toaster is because I got a free toaster oven THAT WILL NOT DIE!

I have a Krups Sensotoast. If the item is frozen it adjusts the toasting time. My spare is a Black & Decker(there's no comparison). I'd probably get a Wolf toaster if I need another one....♥

I just read "the BEST toaster" review. Sounds like YOU know what your doing....

Cuisinart is #1 then Breville

I warm rolls or bake a couple of biscuits for dinner more than I toast anything, but I'd prefer having only one multi-purpose appliance on the counter. I never used the 'Broil' function that most of these offer -- too messy.

A $12 cheapie from K-Mart at the Maui condo worked fine for years. I had a Krups here at home for 20+ years. The oven was fine, but toast took an eternity -- probably because the oven cavity was so large. I replaced that last winter with a Black & Decker from Target (on sale for $20). The oven function is fine. And it makes great toast FAST! (The *DING* is really LOUD, though.)

I thought I had posted this but I don't see it now.

We bought a Breville die cast 4 slot toaster about 7 ot 8 years ago. We like it so much we just bought a new one to take to our other place.

https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/toasters/bta840.html

I like Dash products. True, its mainly because lots of them have come in pink. That is what got me to buy them. But I have found that they are solid products and I have been very happy with them. I use gadgets a lot.

Dash does make a toaster. Sadly, not in pink. I have the mini toaster oven because it does come in pink and that is what I use for toasting. Anyway, for a REASONABLE price I recommend Dash brand.

https://www.amazon.com/Dash-DVTS501AQ-Toaster-Slice-Aqua/dp/B07PZY11WN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1YL7VZU7U4IZR&dchild=1&keywords=dash+toaster&qid=1623124834&sprefix=dash+toast%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUDE4Uk5aRjFCV0JFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNDk0MTQyMlo1Uk9JOTBVWFlITCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDEyODg3MVk0UFRHVENDN0JVNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

https://www.amazon.com/DEZT001AQ-Toaster-Defrost-Feature-Specialty/dp/B07L77MJ36/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1YL7VZU7U4IZR&dchild=1&keywords=dash+toaster&qid=1623124834&sprefix=dash+toast%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-4

we got a cheapie from the local pharmacy, of all places. maybe $18. Probably 10-12 years old. it has two slots, big/wide enough for bagels; and a bagel setting dial for the timer/heating element. It really loves to toast cinnamon raisin bread ... oh, and my wife's pop tarts [not sure when THAT started]