Sandwich/Panini Press & Toastie Maker | 3-Slice | Stainless Steel [VST025], Silver

I would class this Breville as one of my best buys. I didn't want to spend a lot on a sandwich toaster because I was unsure whether it would get used very often so I searched Amazon Resale (formerly called Amazon Warehouse) and found the Breville Sandwich/Panini Press & Toastie Maker advertised as in new condition and with a decent price drop. The fact I could do several different types of toasted sandwich appealed to me, another big plus was it did not cut the sandwich into triangles with the proverbial inedible hard toasted edges. It arrived and was in indeed in as new condition and was put into service later the same day to make a simple cheese toastie, which was a great success, no tooth breaking hard crusts just a very nice edible cheese sarnie, since it's inaugural outing it has also produced numerous and varied filling Panini's with great success. I did read somewhere the suggestion that it was great for also cooking bacon rashers, well, of course that theory had to be tested @ next use. In all honesty I was not overly impressed, although I will say it is quite capable of cooking bacon, however it does not generate enough heat to produce a nice crispy rasher, resulting in a rather anaemic looking piece of bacon which required the employment of the grill to finish the job. So in conclusion I would say, unless you like anaemic bacon that is, don't bother trying to cook anything except Toasties & Panini's which will not disappoint. It is also very very easy to clean, just let it cool down and wipe any spills with kitchen roll then wash the plates with a cloth & some washing up liquid, rinse and wipe off any soap, dry with paper towel & store. Once it has been washed I place a paper towel between the plates to absorb any residual damp & protect the plate surfaces, there is a sliding lock on the handle & a bit on the underside to wrap the cord around. It is almost 1 year since I purchased this item and I have no regrets, it is a good quality item.

Excellent & versatile sandwich press. Best non stick surfaces in my experience of previous toasters. Quick and easy to clean.

Excellent Panini press! makes delicious toasties and it is so easy to clean and maintain. 4 years of use and still functioning well so I can confidently say its durable The size is perfect for small spaces.

Easy to use with very good results and very easy to keep clean. It would have been 5 stars but the product description says that tongs are included but they were not. As Amazon is the seller it either needs to include them as stated or remove them from the description.

The Breville 3-Slice Sandwich/Panini Press is a fantastic kitchen appliance. It’s very versatile — perfect for making paninis, toasties, wraps, and even warming different types of bread. The non-stick plates make cooking and cleaning really easy, and the floating top plate adapts well to different sandwich thicknesses, ensuring even toasting every time (Amazon). It heats up quickly and cooks evenly, giving great results with crispy outsides and well-melted fillings. The build quality feels solid, and it’s also easy to store thanks to its compact design. Overall, it’s a reliable, efficient, and great-value product. Highly recommended!

Super quick to heat up, super easy to clean and makes lovely toasties. Great value.

Nice size. Perfect for one sandwich. We had a large one but this is better as we only made one at a time before , we just pop them in as we make them for our family.

Excellent quality , perfect size for a small kitchen. Looks nice as well on the kitchen worktop