Cuisinart Soho™ Collection 2-Slice Toaster, 7 Toaster Setting, Defrost, Reheat, and Bagel Setting, Convenient Rear Cord Storage, Black, CPT-7BK

I bought this Cuisinart Soho 2-slice toaster in the Truffle color and it looks great on the counter. The design is sleek and minimal, which I appreciate since I try to keep the kitchen looking clean and modern. The cord storage in the back is a nice bonus and helps reduce the clutter.Function wise, it toasts well. There are seven browning settings and they actually make a difference. I use the bagel setting a lot and it gives a nice crisp outside without burning the inside. The defrost and reheat options are handy too, especially for frozen waffles or reheating toast without drying it out.One thing I really like is the lever that lifts the toast up a bit higher, so I don’t have to fish smaller slices out with a fork or knife and risk turning breakfast into a trip to the hospital. The buttons light up when you use them, although it would be nice if only the selected function lit up. It’s a small thing but would make it feel a bit more premium.Only real downside is that it’s a little bigger than I expected for a 2-slice toaster. Not a huge deal, but something to keep in mind if you're tight on counter space.Overall, solid toaster that looks great, works well, and doesn't feel cheap. I’d recommend it if you want something that works well without being an eyesore in your kitchen.

If a toaster can be elegant, this one is. It's sleek and simple and doesn't crowd the counter. I especially like the way the controls look when they're lit up. While the visuals are very simple, the toaster still has all the functions you need: Defrost, bagel, seven settings, and a bar that lets you lift the bread to check whether it's ready. The lift is high enough to let you remove the bread if you want to stop the process, but if you want to continue toasting, just push the bar back down. This product also works well for both toast and bagels. I don't understand reviews that complain that the bread isn't toasted evenly enough, or that both sides don't match. It's just a piece of toast, not a gourmet side dish. This appliance gets most of the slice toasted on both sides. It toasts according the the setting you choose and the final product is crunchy. That's all I need. Finally, I really like Cuisinart products. I've used them before. They usually include a three-year warranty and have done so here. However, their products last forever. I had a Cuisinart food processor that lasted 10 years. I highly recommend this toaster.

The media could not be loaded. Overall, this is a great toaster! I love the Cuisinart line of products and have many, many of their items in my kitchen tool box.PROS:—crumb tray is super easy to empty and keep clean—electrical cord fits snugly in lower area of toaster and it's easy to push it back into the area—toasts different items to perfection, with simple, easy to use push-buttons/knobsCONS:—it is so bulky and takes up so much space; not suitable to leave out on countertopThe con of it's size is a shame, because if it were smaller, I would leave it on the counter, as it is very minimalist and elegant.

This is the worst toaster I've ever owned. First off it requires you to press the lever down twice every time you want to toast. Secondly it only toasts on one side. Third it is a really cheap plastic unit, although a really cool color that went well with our newly remodeled kitchen. Do not spend the money on this cheap piece of plastic.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I liked the look of this toaster for my kitchen and it was comparatively inexpensive.It seems flimsy, but isn’t. Works great. Love the bagel feature that toasts on one side.

Heating elements are inconsistent. Most are glowing red but some are hardly red so toasting is not uniform, I like the cancel button for releasing the toast. I probably should have returned it.

I truly like this toaster- simple and yet functional- great look in my kitchen

This came yesterday. I tried it this morning -- a very simple test: set dial in the middle and toast one piece of white sourdough bread in the left slot.One side came out toasted evenly and appropriately; the other side was barely warmed (no real toasting at all). The 'bagel' button was *not* pressed.I'll try it a couple more times with different adjustments and update this if things change, but as of now this product failed to perform its basic function.