Bodum Bistro 2-Slice Toaster with Bagel and Bun Warmer

by Bodum

Product Features

• 900-watt 2-slice stainless-steel toaster with unique, rubberized exterior
• Adjustable-width slots; built-in, pop-up warming rack; defrost and cancel buttons
• Variable browning and temperature settings accommodate individual preferences
• Footed base; cord retainer; removable crumb tray for quick cleanup
• Measures approximately 12-2/5 by 7-8/9 by 10-2/5 inches; 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 7.9 x 10.4 inches ; 12 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0026L6L7C
• Item model number: 10709-278US
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,934 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Color: Purple

Amazon.com Product Description

Made of durable stainless steel with a unique, rubberized exterior, this contemporary toaster not only looks great on the counter, but it also accommodates up to two slices of bread at a time, toasting them to warm, crispy perfection. The unit's adjustable-width slots help ensure even toasting, and its built-in, pop-up warming rack works well for keeping baked goods warm--anything from sliced bread and bagels to English muffins, hamburger buns, and croissants. Defrost and cancel buttons make it easy to defrost items before toasting or to cancel the session at any time. Other highlights include variable browning and temperature settings, a footed base, a cord retainer for adjusting the length or storing it neatly away, and a removable crumb tray for quick cleanup. Rows of raised dots create an interesting exterior texture, and the brand name "bodum" up the side adds to the toaster's overall visual appeal. Available in a variety of beautiful colors, the 900-watt two-slice toaster measures approximately 12-2/5 by 7-8/9 by 10-2/5 inches and carries a two-year warranty.

Product Description

What is it about the aroma of freshly toasted bread in the morning that makes us feel like we’re going to have a perfect day. All of the orange juice and jam in the world can’t duplicate that same effect without the scent of warm toast. It’s quite amazing how toasted bread can lift our spirits. The BISTRO Toaster by BODUM is designed to toast to perfection. The variable browning button lets you set the toaster to your preferred browning, delivering perfectly toasted bread every time. The BODUM Bistro Toaster includes a handy defrost feature and comes with a rack to keep bread, bagels, muffins and croissants warm. The toasting slots have adjustable widths allowing the BISTRO Toaster to keep the toast in place. The toaster also features a slide out crumb tray for easy cleanup and a cord retainer to adjust or store the cable away. Available in 8 beautiful colors.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What toast was meant to be, and what toasters dreamed of being., June 14, 2010

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Dorothy Rosa "flyawayhome" (Hill Country, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bodum Bistro 2-Slice Toaster with Bagel and Bun Warmer (Kitchen)

A thunderstorm knocked out our Breville, which we liked very much, but when I went to replace it I found that the price had increased and shopped for a more economical replacement, settling on this one from Bodum.

Since color had been a problem for others, and wasn't important to us given our neutral kitchen design, I chose black. We could not have been more delighted.

This is a knockout design, both functionally and aesthetically.

Most important, this thing makes predictably wonderful toast: perfect toast, nutty and sweet. It's as if we'd never tasted toast before! Controls are sensibly located, clearly labeled, and easy to read. If you want to conceal the cord, there's a clever way to do it that doesn't intrude on the design. The rubberized surface doesn't attract fingerprints and is easy to clean. Whoever designed this toaster clearly thought about how people used toasters, pondered how to improve the experience, and put that learning to work. Its only shortcoming might be slots that are a tad narrower - but just a tad - than some other toasters, but this is a problem only for those not willing to trim an occasional bagel.

Visitors looking for the toaster in your kitchen may hesitate for a moment, thinking that your Bodum toaster's some sort of new iPod deck -- it's that different (and handsome).

55 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars If it fits, toast it!,, March 11, 2011

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Captain Fun "Chris" (Placerville, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bodum 10709-913US Bistro 2-Slice Toaster with Bagel and Bun Warmer, Off White (Kitchen)

After looking at many toasters and reading many reviews, I purchased the Bodum Bistro 2-slice toaster to replace our aging single extra wide-extra long slot toaster that died.

I got into trouble immediately with my better half over the "oval" style of this toaster. Be forewarned...if you prefer a traditional style, better pass on this one. I convinced my spouse to give it a chance based on all the wonderful reviews as to how great it toasted bread.

After it arrived and we started to use it, it was clear I was in trouble again. None of the breads we buy fit in the slot without surgery or using our hand to force it down in the slot. Lest you think we buy weird sized breads, think again. We typically buy a popular sliced multi-grain, a sliced sourdough, and a sliced French bread. The edges of the two latter breads had to be trimmed (scissors work fine) to fit the bread in the slot. The multi-grain fit a bit snugly in the slot opening so it had to be pushed down by hand in the slot. Thomas muffins fit when sliced in half with a knife and toast OK but toasting needs monitoring.

For all that was heralded about this unit's toasting prowess, we found that it toasted about the same as our toaster that died. We are picky about the degree of toasting so with our old toaster, we were popping the bread up once or twice to check the progress of the piece we were toasting. This practice was also required with the Bodum although I finally found a heat setting that allowed me to "trust" the toaster with my multi-grain which, once toasted, shrank in size slightly so it popped up normally.

After three weeks of failing to find enough reasons to be happy with this toaster, we decided to return it. Five stars to Amazon's return system!!

On a positive note, the quality of the unit is impressive: fit, finish, materials, and operation. If you only toast "real standard" bread sizes (think Wonder bread) and you like an interesting but different design, this unit will please you.

I gave it two stars because for the reasons noted - it didn't work out for us.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a toaster that toasts!!, January 5, 2011

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J. S. LMT (CT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bodum 10709-01US Bistro 2-Slice Toaster with Bagel and Bun Warmer, Black (Kitchen)

After purchasing several toasters over the last couple of years, I found myself reading yet another review on a toaster here on Amazon. A reviewer mentioned their frustration with that toaster and said they were giving up and just buying a Bodum. I had no idea Bodum was making toasters and immediately looked it up, read the reviews and ordered for next day delivery! I was so frustrated with our DeLonghi/Kitchen Aid/Cuisinart toasters and needed to pop the bread down twice and even turning it around to get an even toast. Not the biggest stress in life, but I mean, with all the technological advances, why is the toaster stuck in the past...wait the past had better toasters than we are able to get today....UNTIL NOW!!!

I don't normally write reviews, but this toaster warranted taking the time. It perfectly toasted my english muffin in one shot (no turning, retoasting, etc.!!) Wow, I can put bread in, press down the lever and toast pops up, evenly browned and beautiful! Oh yeah, that's what toasters are supposed to do, I had forgotten!

Consumer Reports rates this well, but not number one. I've tried the number ones and they didn't work half as well as this toaster. It doesn't take up alot of counter space and the rubberized sides mean no burning of your hands when you touch the toaster when in use.

BOTTOM LINE: BEST TOASTER I'VE OWNED IN MANY MANY YEARS!

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