We’ve been testing toaster ovens since 2013 and have two favorites: the compact Panasonic FlashXpress Toaster Oven and the large Cuisinart Chef’s Convection Toaster Oven.
Toaster ovens (which are small countertop ovens) do not have the slots of a classic toaster. Instead, there's a door and a small oven that can handle bread and bagels, roasting vegetables and meats, broiling fish, heating frozen pizza, making baked goods, and warming up leftovers.
We tested bread, toaster pastries, frozen bread and bagels to find our top picks for toasters from Smeg, Hamilton Beach and more.
To help you figure out which toaster is best for you, more than a dozen toast snobs offered their own favorites, which I’ve detailed below.
Whether you're waking up to waffles, bread, pastries or strudels, the best toasters add delicious browning without burning breakfast. We tested 14 toasters to find the best options for home cooks. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more.