Best toastie maker for delicious toasted sandwiches

Promising to deliver perfectly toasted toasties in around four minutes, with the ability to cook paninis and waffles, too, there's no wonder that the Salter EK2143 3-in-1 Snack Maker is highly rated on Amazon with over 16,700 reviews and an average rating of 4.3 stars. Its plates are extra large so you can toast big sandwiches and paninis as well as make thick waffles and the handle is cool to the touch so you shouldn't burn yourself when checking to see whether your snacks and meals are finished.

The interchangeable plates lock in place firmly and it has automatic temperature control, so you get perfect results whether you're toasting a panini or waffles.

Reviews praise this multifunctional toastie maker for being easy to use and creates consistently perfect toasted snacks. The removable plates are a doddle to clean. The appliance is a good size for deep fill creations, whilst not taking up too much countertop space.

Whilst reviews comment that it doesn't have the fast heat-up of a more expensive appliance, this Salter snack maker makes up for that in other ways and it is an Amazon's Choice recommended product. All-in-all it's a great gift idea for teens who are getting into food and students who want fast and easy snacks.

Liven up lunchtimes with the versatility of a café-style grill in one nifty appliance. Combining the performance of a slot toaster with the versatility of a grill and the convenience of a panini press, the Ninja Foodi 3-in-1 Toaster, Grill & Panini Press is a toastie maker that can do it all. You can create your perfect toastie in minutes using the clever Panini Press accessory, but that's not all. It has seven cooking functions: toast, bagel, defrost, grill, panini, bake, and reheat, so you can cook a whole variety of meals and snacks to satisfy your cravings. There are seven browning levels to choose from to get the top tier toastie you crave.

Use it vertically as a toaster, then turn it on its side to use as a grill and panini press. From pastries to pizza, this Ninja appliance can toast them all. Its bake tray will hold light bites such as tuna melts. The wide and long slots ensure edge-to-edge toasting. It can even grill chunky snacks, such as fish finger sandwiches.

Reviews praise this Ninja grill for being a compact multi-purpose appliance, and it's been rated 5/5 on Currys. Despite its higher price-point, this Ninja Foodie 3-in-1 is a great addition to the kitchen and combines multiple gadgets in one.

If you love a doorstop toasted sandwich, this is the toastie maker for you. Pack a lot of filling in your toasties with the Cuisinart Style Collection 2-in-1 Grill & Sandwich Maker Midnight Grey. Switch between the classic griddle plates and the deep-fill pocketed plates. Plus, its floating lid makes it much easier to accommodate thicker slices of bread. It has extra-large sandwich plates so you can use thicker breads for your toasted sandwiches, such as focaccia and ciabatta. The plates are also non-stick and removable so you can take them out to give a good clean and even pop them in the dishwasher.

This Cuisinart Sandwich Maker can actually grill a wide range of goods, including grilled fish, vegetables and even make omelettes. It has high performance grill plates and variable temperature control, so no matter what you're grilling, you'll get perfect results.

Customers praise this grill for being well made and superior to other toastie makers that they have used. However, a minor quibble is that it lacks a waffle plate.

You can enjoy a whole host of delicious toasted snacks when using the Breville Sandwich/Panini Press & Toastie Maker. It's perfect for toasting paninis, ciabattas, tea cakes and crumpets as well as for warming pittas, tortillas and naan breads. The large plates offer space for cooking chunky bakery items to perfection each time. The floating top plate accommodates different sandwich thicknesses and rests firmly on the bread for even toasting.

Its floating lid allows you to press and toast larger bakery items or up to three sandwiches at once. Alternatively, you can leave the lid up and use the hot plate to fry eggs.

The non-stick aluminium plates are easy to clean. Plus, it can stand upright, taking up less space when not in use.

Reviews comment that its flat plates are more hygienic than curved griddles because they are much easier to clean. Also, this appliance allows for more versatility. However, do note the dimensions; while it's the ideal size for a couple of paninis, the maximum number of UK bread slices side-by-side is two.

Tasty toasties aren't the only thing you can make with the Russell Hobbs 3in1 Sandwich, Panini & Waffle Maker 24540—it also makes mouth-watering waffles and grilled delights. Its versatility means you can create a whole variety of sweet and savoury snacks. This is the ideal size for one person and reviews praise its multifunctionality whilst being a small appliance. The interchangeable plates make it easy to swap between making paninis, toasties and waffles, plus the plates are easy to clean and are dishwasher-safe. Whilst, it doesn't have the build quality of a premium appliance, this is a popular and versatile toastie maker that's ideal for a small household.

If you love premium quality kitchen appliances, this is the toastie maker for you. With an innovative hinge design, the Sage Perfect Press Sandwich Maker ensures you have a crisp, fluffy sandwich by making sure the outside is deliciously toasted using just the right amount of pressure without squashing what's inside. Any size open sandwich can be melted and browned thanks to the adjustable height control.

Made using brushed stainless steel to give it that modern, clean look, it has a compact design. The plates lock together with a sturdy clip so it can be stored upright, so it won't take up much room on your kitchen sides.

All-in-all, this Sage appliance is a great choice for connoisseurs of toastie making.

The George Foreman 25820 Large Fit Grill will be predominantly used for grilling meat and vegetables, but it can also make a pretty mean, lean, toasted sandwich. This roomy grill uses up to 88 per cent less energy than your conventional oven grill, heating up 160 per cent faster and allowing you to enjoy freshly cooked food quickly while reducing energy and costs on your household bills. With a non-stick coating and a clip-in drip tray, it also has a floating hinge for thicker cuts.

Reviewed by Features & Reviews Editor Emily Gilbert: "George Foreman is my go-to brand when it comes to toastie makers and I'm really impressed by the Fit Grill. We have the large version which means you can toast multiple sandwiches at once and we've also used it for grilling meat for dinner. It's so easy to clean and I love how little room it takes up in our cupboard despite the large size."