Toasted sandwich makers
Best sandwich toasters to buy 2023 UK – 10 best toastie makers
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING UK
Crisp, toasted bread on the outside and hot melted cheese on the inside, what’s not to love?
There’s more to toastie makers than gooey cheese sandwiches, though – from paninis to waffles, owning the right appliance can unlock a culinary world of scrumptious sweet and savoury meals.
The Good Housekeeping Institute has tested 43 sandwich toasters, creating batch after batch of cheese, ham and tomato toasties – and yes, we ate them all! – to find the best toastie makers for gourmet results every lunchtime.
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Best toastie maker
Breville Sandwich/Panini Press & Toastie Maker VST025
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Joint runner up toastie maker
Cuisinart 2-in-1 Grill and Sandwich Maker
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Joint runner up toastie maker
Breville VST091 Deep Fill 2 Slice Toastie Maker
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4
Best toastie maker for foodies
Cuisinart Overstuffed Toasted Sandwich Maker GRSM1U
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Best budget toastie maker
Breville VST057 2 Slice Sandwich/Toastie Maker
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Best 4-slice toastie maker
VonShef 4 Slice Deep fill Toasted Sandwich Maker
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Most versatile toastie maker
Breville Ultimate Deep Fill 2 Slice VST082 Toastie Maker
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Best compact deep-fill toastie maker
Daewoo Deep Fill Sandwich/ Toastie Maker
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Best compact toastie maker
Salter Rose Gold Edition Handbag Sandwich /Toastie Maker
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Best toastie maker for even toasting
Quest Deep Fill Toastie Maker
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What makes a good sandwich toaster?
There’s more that makes a good sandwich toaster than you might think. The appliance should heat up quickly and form a tight seal, so that no filling escapes. The toasties themselves should cook evenly, resulting in crisp bread that has a uniform golden brown colour, melted cheese throughout and ingredients that reach the same temperature.
It also helps if the toaster maker is easy to clean and maintain, making the whole process fuss-free and enjoyable.
Which are the best toastie maker brands?
While there isn’t a single best toastie maker brand, Breville is probably most well-known for the appliance, which is why we've featured several of its models on our list.
The main thing to consider is the features you’d like your toastie maker to have. Here are the factors we recommend you take into account:
Safety features
Toastie makers can get very hot, so it’s important to be careful when you’re cooking with one – ideally the exterior should be around 40C or cooler. A good toastie maker will have non-slip feet to keep it stable and indicator lights to let you know when it's hot.
It should seal the sandwich to stop any fillings leaking, else things may get messy!
Multipurpose plates
Some toastie makers come with a range of plates that can easily be swapped in and out. This allows you to create other appliances such as a waffle maker or grill, saving you both money and kitchen cupboard space.
Cleaning
With lots of ingredients at play, toastie makers can be fiddly to clean. Look for models with removable plates that are dishwasher-safe.
How we test sandwich toasters
We always eat well during toastie maker testing! We use each machine to make several toasties, timing how long it takes to heat up and cook the sandwiches. We then take the temperature of every toastie to check its consistency, before taking the temperature of the outside of the toastie maker to ensure that it’s safe to touch.
We measure the consistency of the sandwiches’ colour and note the evenness of toasting. Finally, we test how easy each appliance is to clean.
Ready to shop? Here are the toastie makers to add to your trolley:
1
Best toastie maker
amazon.co.uk
Breville Sandwich/Panini Press & Toastie Maker VST025
£35.99
£29.00 (19% off)
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2
Joint runner up toastie maker
amazon.co.uk
Cuisinart 2-in-1 Grill and Sandwich Maker
£118.95
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3
Joint runner up toastie maker
amazon.co.uk
Breville VST091 Deep Fill 2 Slice Toastie Maker
£31.99
£22.00 (31% off)
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Best toastie maker for foodies
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co.uk
Cuisinart Overstuffed Toasted Sandwich Maker GRSM1U
£80.00
£69.00 (14% off)
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Best budget toastie maker
argos.co.uk
Breville VST057 2 Slice Sandwich/Toastie Maker
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Best 4-slice toastie maker
amazon.co.uk
VonShef 4 Slice Deep fill Toasted Sandwich Maker
£41.99
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Most versatile toastie maker
amazon.co.uk
Breville Ultimate Deep Fill 2 Slice VST082 Toastie Maker
£29.00
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Best compact deep-fill toastie maker
amazon.
co.uk
Daewoo Deep Fill Sandwich/ Toastie Maker
£23.99
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Best compact toastie maker
amazon.co.uk
Salter Rose Gold Edition Handbag Sandwich /Toastie Maker
£23.99
£21.58 (10% off)
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Best toastie maker for even toasting
amazon.co.uk
Quest Deep Fill Toastie Maker
£21.99
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Hannah Mendelsohn Hannah is our senior homes writer, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment.
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Toast, toast baby
By Hannah Mendelsohn, Lydia Venn and products tested by Luke Rigg at the Hearst Institute
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So you’ve cooked up the TikTok eggs one too many times and now you’re after new WFH lunch ideas? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re here to recommend investing in a trusty toastie maker.
Plus, if you thought these sandwich-making machines were only good for your classic tuna melts or cheese and ham toasties, they can actually do so much more if you're willing to try something new. Swap in fruit and some nut butter, for example, and you’ve basically got yourself pudding for lunch. Aka, the dream.
This affordable kitchen gadget will also make the perfect companion for your bread maker, giving you endless options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Which toastie maker is best?
Our expert testing team put 29 models to the test, whipping up endless cheese, ham and tomato toasties (our go-to) to find the best sandwich toasters for delicious results every.
single. time:
- Best toastie maker: Breville VST091 Deep Fill 2 Slice Toastie Maker
- Best toastie maker to splurge on: Cuisinart Overstuffed Toasted Sandwich Maker GRSM1U
- Best toastie maker for small kitchens: Breville VST077 2 Slice Sandwich Toaster
- Quirkiest design: Salter Rose Gold Edition Handbag Sandwich /Toastie Maker
- Best toastie maker under £15: Breville VST057 2 Slice Sandwich/Toastie Maker
- Best toastie maker for maximum filling: Quest Deep Fill Toastie Maker
- Best toastie maker for waffles: Breville Ultimate Deep Fill 2 Slice VST082 Toastie Maker
- Best toastie maker under £10: Logik Stainless Steel Sandwich/ Toastie Maker
What makes a good sandwich toaster?
When it comes to making a delicious sarnie, a toastie maker that heats up quickly and forms a reliable seal (so that no filling is lost) makes all the difference.
Even cooking that results in crisp, golden bread is a must, and removable plates are our best friends at clean-up time, especially when they’re dishwasher-proof. Non-slip feet and an indicator light that signals when it’s hot also help with stability and safety.
How we test sandwich toasters
We can’t lie, testing toastie makers is a tasty business, but we’re not just chowing down on cheesy goodness. Our trusted testers cooked several toasties with each appliance and judged how long they took to heat up and cook their food. They measured the internal temperature of each toastie to see if the cooking was uniform and checked how hot the outside of the machine got, because #safetyfirst.
Before they tucked in (it's a tough life), they noted how evenly the sandwiches had toasted and how faff-free the toastie maker proved to clean up.
Time to get your melt on…
1
Best sandwich toaster
Breville VST091 Deep Fill 2 Slice Toastie Maker
£31.
99
£22.00 (31% off)
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2
Best toastie maker to splurge on
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Cuisinart Overstuffed Toasted Sandwich Maker GRSM1U
3
Best toastie maker for small kitchens
Breville VST077 2 Slice Sandwich Toaster
£21.99
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Quirkiest design
amazon.co.uk
Salter Rose Gold Edition Handbag Sandwich /Toastie Maker
£23.99
£21.58 (10% off)
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Best toastie maker under £15
Breville VST057 2 Portion Sandwich Toaster - Black
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Best toastie maker for maximum filling
Quest Deep Fill Toastie Maker
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Best toastie maker for waffles
Breville ao.
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Breville Ultimate Deep Fill 2 Slice VST082 Toastie Maker
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Best toastie maker under £10
Logik Stainless Steel Sandwich/ Toastie Maker
£9.99
£7.99 (20% off)
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Editor's Pick
Aigostar amazon.co.uk
Aigostar Sandwich Toaster
£36.99
£29.99 (19% off)
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Hannah Mendelsohn Hannah is our senior homes writer, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment.
Lydia Venn Lydia Venn is Cosmopolitan UK’s Senior Entertainment and Lifestyle Writer.
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