Cuisinart Custom Select Toaster
Best stainless steel toaster for those who love thick, artisanal breads.
This is the reliable workhorse your countertop deserves, blending a sleek, fingerprint-resistant aesthetic with the precision to handle everything from thin sourdough to oversized bagels. You sacrifice the novelty of high-tech smart features, but you gain consistent, perfectly browned toast every single morning without the fuss.
$79.95
at
Crate & Barrel
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Who it's for
- Home cooks seeking consistent, repeatable browning results
- Busy breakfast makers needing versatile defrost and bagel settings
- Design-conscious buyers prioritizing durable, premium kitchen aesthetics
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused shoppers looking for basic, affordable toasting
- Large families requiring high-volume, multi-slice capacity
- Small-kitchen owners needing to maximize limited counter space
Performance breakdown
Browning Precision
Seven distinct settings offer reliable control for everything from light to dark.
Slot Versatility
Extra-wide slots easily accommodate thick bagels and artisanal sourdough slices.
Build Quality
Brushed stainless steel exterior feels durable and resists common kitchen wear.
Ease of Cleaning
Slide-out crumb tray makes routine maintenance quick and completely mess-free.
Retrieval Convenience
High-lift lever ensures smaller items are always easy to grab safely.
Specialized Functionality
Dedicated bagel and defrost modes add genuine utility for daily breakfasts.
Key Specs
Number of Slots
2
Exterior Material
Stainless Steel
Power
900 Watts
Extra Wide Slots
Yes
Removable Crumb Tray
Yes
Number of Shade Settings
7
High-Lift Lever
Yes
Control Type
Dial
Indicator Light
Yes
Toasting Functions
Bagel, Defrost
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