The Verdict
The Breville Bit More is a robust 4 slice stainless steel toaster designed for precision, featuring unique controls that allow you to monitor and adjust your toasting cycle without interruption. It offers a practical solution for households that prioritize perfectly browned artisanal breads, bagels, and dense pastries.
Why We Love It (Key Features)
- Lift & Look and A Bit More: These features allow you to check on your toast or add extra time with a single button press without stopping the toasting cycle, ensuring your bread is toasted exactly to your preference.
- Extra Wide Slot Capacity: Designed with wider slots to accommodate thick bagels, artisanal breads, and dense pastries, making it a versatile tool for various breakfast items.
- Variable Browning Control with LED: An integrated LED indicator shows how much time is left in the cycle, providing visual confirmation of your toast's progress.
- Easy Maintenance: The brushed stainless steel exterior is paired with a front-pull-out crumb tray, allowing you to keep your kitchen counters clean without needing to move or lift the appliance.
Pros & Cons
- Pros: Accommodates large slices and bagels; clear progress monitoring with LED lights; simple front-loading crumb tray; specific settings for Bagel and Defrost.
- Cons: The long, 4-slice design requires a significant amount of permanent counter space; the manual lever operation may feel traditional compared to fully automated touch-screen models.
Who Should Buy This?
This toaster is an ideal fit for families or individuals who frequently enjoy artisanal loaves and thick-cut bagels. If you value precise control over your morning toast and have the counter space to accommodate a high-capacity unit, this appliance provides the consistency and features to manage varied browning needs effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this toaster have settings for frozen bread?
Yes, it includes a dedicated Defrost setting to help you unfreeze and toast your favorite bread products.
What is the capacity of the Breville Bit More?
This is a 4 slice stainless steel toaster with extra-wide slots, specifically engineered to handle larger slices and thick items like bagels.
How can I tell if my toast is almost done?
The unit features an LED progress indicator that clearly displays how much time remains in the current toasting cycle.
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW A Toaster That Really Works! Who would guess that it is SOOOOO difficult to make a reasonably decent toaster that works? That actually makes: ‘toast’. When my clapped out, 10 y.o. toaster quit, I purchased a less expensive $35 toaster. Results were tragic (took forever, and half the slice was not toasted, while the other half was burned), so it was returned (Thank You Amazon for making returns so easy!). Next I went a little upscale and purchased a $65 toaster, figuring (Incorrectly) that if I spend more $$, I will get a better toaster. WRONG! Literally about a third of the heating elements did not glow orange, with predictably poor, uneven toasting results. So back it went also (Thanks again Amazon).I went back to research mode, and read a LOT (a really lot) of toaster reviews. These reviews were all over the map. Some people loved the model they reviewed, but mostly I saw a lot of toaster hate. Who knew this country was so divided… over toasters? I then read the Consumer Reports ratings for toasters. This Breville was rated #1 or #2, and yes it was (is) a $100 toaster. $100! I ordered it anyway, figuring my kids wouldn’t miss the $100 from the estate, when I die… OR one of them will inherit a really nice toaster!I have to tell you, this toaster is the greatest toaster since sliced bread! All the heating elements glow orange, This sounds like a no-brainer, but I can tell you from experience there are a lot of ‘toasters’ on the market, which should not be allowed to be called toasters, simply because not all of their heating elements work.The toast and bagels are toasted evenly (no light spots or burned edges). It is FAST! I haven’t timed it yet, but it toasts at least 2X faster than my old toaster. I like the Lift & Look lever, which allows you to peek at the toast without stopping. That same lever is also the high lift lever, which allows you to lift shorter bread products higher for easy removal. The long slots accept the long sourdough slices we like.The controls are intuitive and easy to use. The temp slider has a quality feel to it. Set it to ‘3’ (mid range) and toast comes out golden! I know this model is called a ‘Bit More, 4 slice Toaster’, but I never use the bit more button. Once I have toasted bread or bagels a few times and figured out which temp setting works best, the toaster repeats every time. It is awesome!This Breville Toaster is also not racist or discriminatory. It toasted white, brown, or dark rye with equal enthusiasm, and speed. If everyone on both sides of the aisle would own a Breville, I am guessing we could end politically charged arguing. < Well, maybe that last statement is a bit of a stretch…AND, lastly, this toaster has a Breville Assist™ plug. This electrical plug has a hole in it for your finger, and it is ergonomically shaped, which makes plugging and unplugging a breeze. It is fun to plug this toaster in, and I sincerely hope that a lot more kitchen appliances get a Breville Assist™ plug!This toaster is highly recommended! I hope there is a Breville in every home in America. Think how much nicer this country would be!This is not a paid advertisement. The views expressed are the sole opinion, and experiences of the reviewer.Variation: Model: BTA730XL
4.0 out of 5 stars Magical bread crisper Obviously, this toaster is expensive, not the most expensive, but still expensive (for a toaster). It’s probably more than most people are willing to spend on a toaster or at least at the top of most budgets. So why should you spend $100 (that’s what I paid) on this toaster?For one… consumer reports rates this as the number one (#1) 4-slice toaster out of 37 4-slice toasters they tested, some of which are much more expensive than this one (if you can believe that). It received a 5 out of 5 in most categories (color range, one slice, ease of cleaning, full batch, and ease of use), and received a 4 out of 5 in toasting time.Also, it offers a couple of unique features you won’t find in other brands. The “A Bit More” feature adds just “a bit more” time to whatever you are toasting and the “Lift & Look” feature allows you to check your toast without interrupting the toasting cycle.If that’s not enough, it also has features commonly found in other highly rated toasters such as a bagel option, which adjusts the heat elements to concentrate the toasting to the inside halves of the bagel. The frozen feature that defrosts and toasts frozen items, and an LED progress indicator to let you know the progress of the toasting cycle. Plus, the extra-long slots allow you to toast up to 4 slices of bread simultaneously or can accommodate larger artisanal bread slices.In addition, it’s a high quality, well-built toaster that looks great and is very easy to use. Your family members and house guests won’t have to read a manual or take a lesson to make toast, because it is very intuitive and feels familiar.While it does a great job with toast, bagels, and frozen items alike, it’s certainly not perfect… Even on the regular toasting cycle (not bagel) it toasts one side of the bread darker than the other (at least mine does). This isn’t a big deal to me because the toast still comes out great, but some may take issue with that. Another area it falls short (pun intended) is with the lift lever. It doesn’t lift the bread high enough to remove it comfortably without having to reach into the slots.Overall, it’s a great toaster and I’m generally happy with it, but there’s certainly room for improvement.Variation: Model: BTA730XL
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic toaster! It toasts really nice. Looks nice on the counter too! I have been looking for a toaster for some time since our last one decided to quit. Well, it was 18 years old. I tried to find the same brand, but they only make toaster ovens now. I tried on the more commonly ordered toaster, it was garbage. Sent it back. I didn’t want fancy, just something with quality. So, I set out to find a commercial-grade toaster, thinking that it would solve my poor-quality issue. It did not. So, I decided that toasting a nice piece of toast in a reasonable time, I need a 1800-watt toaster. I came across this one. It looked nice. I was thinking more traditional with the slot position. So I decided to give this one a try. It performs so well. The Beagle feature is perfect. The LED light on the slide lever is a nice touch without getting too techy looking. It makes a really niche piece of toast. Yes, it is a little pricier than other models, but not with a 1800-watt rating. I am hoping this toaster will last 18 years. I couldn’t be more pleased with this purchase. There are not a lot of quality toasters out there. Buy this one, I don’t think you will be disappointed.Variation: Model: BTA730XL
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Toaster This is a very easy-to-use toaster. It has some nice extra capabilities like bit-more-toasting and lift & look. Also, it is VERY ATTRACTIVE.Variation: Model: BTA730XL
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Toaster-Stylish & Performs Well The Breville Bit More 4-Slice Toaster is an excellent toaster and looks sharp on the countertop. I love that it easily accommodates homemade sourdough bread as well as bagels, which can sometimes be a tight fit in other toasters.The “Lift & Look” feature is especially handy for checking the toast without interrupting the cycle, and the “A Bit More” button is an excellent feature when your toast needs just a little extra time.The design is sleek, modern, and feels like a quality appliance. I’ve also purchased the Breville electric wok, panini press and Pots & Pans, and, like the toaster, they are all superior products. Breville consistently delivers on both design and performance.Variation: Model: BTA730XL
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! I saw this on Americas test kitchen. They highly recommended this toaster for making consistent toasted bread. It also can accommodate artisanal bread. Great productVariation: Model: BTA730XL