This was a housewarming gift from my dad; I've only had it a couple weeks but it seems to reliably toast bread and bagels, although it takes a bit of toggling the dial to find the right level.
I love the very small size of the toaster! Very compact! All the options for defrost, warm, etc. seem redundant. All those choices are doable manually. Love the "cancel" button, though!
I was gifted this toaster and it didn’t work. Pressed down the lever and it wouldn’t stay down and the elements wouldn’t heat. Cuisinart sent a replacement that did the same thing. Clearly there is a problem with their toaster but they won’t do anything about it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, January 7, 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that both your original toaster and replacement did not operate properly—that must have been frustrating. This toaster is covered by a limited warranty, and we encourage you to contact our Consumer Service team at 1-800-726-0190 so they can review your situation and provide further assistance.
Very inconsistent browning - one side always much darker than the other, whether toasting one slice or two. It burnt bread, waffles and pop tarts equally badly, so I returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, January 6, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear the unit did not perform as expected and that your experience was disappointing. Your comments are appreciated and are shared with our team as we continue to improve our products and customer experience.
Love the toaster it is sleek and lightweight,does a great job on toast and bagels.Had my first one for over 15 years before having to buy a new one. I am always very happy with all my Cuisinart products!
This basic toaster is all you need! Plenty of toast settings to satisfy every need, and slots wide enough for bagels. Compact and lightweight so it can easily be stored away when not in use