The Yabano Retro Bagel Toaster is a good-looking wide-slot toaster on a budget, best for bagel and thick-bread eaters. Rated 4.4 out of 5 across 3,519 user ratings. The main drawback: durability is a real concern. We scored it 4.2 out of 5.
Cheap retro toasters tend to look better than they last, and the Yabano sits right on that line. It toasts evenly, its 1.4-inch slots take bagels and deli bread that other retro models refuse, and it looks great in the kitchen. Against that, a share of units fail within a year, some after only a few dozen uses, and safety concerns come up often enough to take seriously.
NoFussDeal rates the Yabano Retro Bagel Toaster 4.2 out of 5 at $29.99. Last updated September 26, 2026.
Two 1.4-inch slots take bagels, waffles, English muffins and thick-cut bread as well as standard slices.
Seven shade settings run from light to dark; toast pops up automatically when done, and the high-lift lever raises it further for easy removal.
The bagel setting toasts the cut side while warming the outside, defrost extends the cycle for frozen bread, and cancel stops toasting instantly.
A removable stainless steel warming rack sits on top for croissants, muffins and pastries, and the crumb tray slides out for cleaning.
None of the six owner reviews we read mention it. Score 88: its 4.4 star average on a 100 point scale.
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 76: we started at 88 and took off 12 because it draw…
One of the six owner reviews we read mentions it, and that owner gave the product four or five stars, so the complaints come from the wider group of buyers. None of the reviews we read say what goes wrong, so this score rests on the buyer ratings. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 76: we started at 88 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
None of the six owner reviews we read mention it. 13% of all ratings are three stars or fewer, which is where complaints like this usually sit. Score 76: we started at 88 and took off 12 because it draws mostly complaints.
71% of ratings are five stars and 16% are four. 6% are three stars and 7% are one or two. The spread skews positive, but enough ratings sit low that the drawbacks below are worth reading. Score 88: its 4.4 star average on a 100 point scale.
Based on 3,519 Amazon customer ratings, averaging 4.4 out of 5, recorded 12 September 2026. See the reviews on Amazon
| 5 stars | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 stars | 16% | |
| 3 stars | 6% | |
| 2 stars | 2% | |
| 1 stars | 5% |
I purchased this toaster as a DIY project. I really wanted a copper toaster, but the only ones I could find were extremely expensive. I liked the vintage shape of this one, and the price was… Read it on AmazonKitchen Vixen · December 28, 2020 · Verified
This toaster is 900 watts so it makes toast quickly and with the right colour. Some toasters are only 650-800 w. The warming rack will be good for heating croissants tho I have not used it y… Read it on AmazonGuy Smiley · August 14, 2025 · Verified
Great, simple toaster. Has all the features I wanted (bagel setting, wide slots, extra lift) but not a lot of unnecessary stuff. Looks great with stainless appliances, has extra wide slots (… Read it on AmazonLorri · June 28, 2022 · Verified
I absolutely love this toaster it matches my MidCentury home and it works great this is like my third toaster the previous retro toasters did not work for beagles or deli bread but this beau… Read it on Amazonkelly · October 13, 2025 · Verified
Love the look of this toaster in my kitchen. I have brushed nickel pulls, knobs and stainless steel appliances. This fits in perfectly and is so cute! It also toasts our bread perfectly! No … Read it on AmazonZeb Clayton · April 10, 2024 · Verified
I've been using this toaster for a few months now and Its been working perfectly fine. It toasts perfectly for regular or frozen bread. Controls are straightforward. For the price, this is a… Read it on AmazonEmma · July 15, 2025 · Verified
Set the toaster on a heat-safe counter with space around it, away from cabinets and curtains.
Run a couple of cycles with no bread to burn off the new-appliance smell. This is normal for new toasters.
Toast one slice at a middle shade setting and adjust up or down for the bread you usually buy.
Press bagel for bagel halves with the cut side facing in, or defrost for frozen bread, before lowering the lever.
For most buyers, yes: we score it 4.2 out of 5. The Yabano Retro Toaster does the everyday job well: even toast, wide slots for bagels and thick bread, useful bagel and defrost settings and a warming rack on top.
Rated 4.4 out of 5 across 3,519 user ratings, with 71% giving it five stars and 5% one star.
Safety concerns come up often enough to take seriously. Expect a new-appliance smell until it has run a couple of empty cycles.
Unplug the toaster when it is not in use and let it cool before cleaning. Wipe the polished stainless body with a soft damp cloth.
Combine defrost with the bagel setting so the bagel thaws through and the cut side still crisps.
The Yabano Retro Toaster does the everyday job well: even toast, wide slots for bagels and thick bread, useful bagel and defrost settings and a warming rack on top. It looks good and takes little space. The concern is how long it lasts, with some units failing within a year and safety concerns raised, so treat it as an affordable toaster rather than a long-term investment.
For even toast from wide slots in a pretty retro body, the Yabano delivers. Keep the receipt, keep the crumb tray clean and unplug it after use, because durability is where it falls short.
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