Sunbeam Cafe Style Sandwich Press & Maker
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I bought this with great expectations, if you can make a toasty in a pan, this purpose built appliance must be batter right? Wrong. Flat bottom (GOOD) ribbed top (BAD) it heats up really quickly but still doesn't toast the bread nicely, irrespective how much butter you spread on the outside. Then to top it off, I stupidly dropped it and the handle… Read more
broke. Despite having bought it a few months earlier, I find out it's OBSOLETE and NO spares available. And don't try and talk to Sunbeam, they only want your money. Had it not been for the obsolescence I'd give it a 3 STAR rating. Off to buy a Breville.
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You can do just about anything with this grill , sandwiches , toast bread, eggs, bacon, steak, you name it . I am replacing two units I have, one is an overpriced Tefal Optigrill and a Breville Toast & Melt Sandwich Press . I did a review of the Tefal so you can check that out, and the Breville was an older model which is still current, the only… Read more · 1
downside on that one was there was no variable height adjuster , it was in fixed increments and a bit uneven . The Sunbeam however has a lot going for it, nice flat plates, a lip on the bottom plate so you can do eggs etc without half of it ending up on the floor, 2400W of power and that nice variable adjustment top plate which can be locked in place at any height,and of course a 2 year warranty all at an affordable price. I , so far, have done sandwiches , a long roll and a steak on this grill. without squashing the life out of them and that is why I bought it, I wanted cafe style sandwiches and rolls not compressed food wafer thin. When doing the long roll though, I found in order to get the top grill to sit flat you needed to place the roll towards the rear of the plate, no big deal, and it worked fine. I can't think of any negatives at the moment only to say it's a reasonable price and your not paying for AI, flashing lights and numerous other things that are of questionable use. After all , it's just a grill , with two hot plates . Highly recommended
More than a sandwich press – Tried the 4-slice sandwich press and maker in it’s obvious way - for a grilled cheese toastie and then as a pan, making some eggs with baked beans. Quite happy with it, the lid works well and it was really easy to clean afterwards. Happy that I went for 4 pieces, making it easier to cook up a few things at once (think brekkie board with eggs,… Read more
tomatoes, mushrooms). Pretty much makes the frying pan redundant!
Haven’t used it for long yet, but seems quite sturdy as well as practical to store (an upright position is helpful).
Best small appliance – I was given this product to test and it’s been amazing. It works well to not only cook food but also to reheat food! The heating plates have a little depth so I can add a bit of liquid to help steam then sear my veges with the grill marks. Toasties also taste fantastic with the grill plates…. Add a little extra butter and olive oil and you get… Read more
a nice crispy texture.
We also love using the sandwich press to reheat cold pizzas and hot chips.
Overall, the Sunbeam sandwich press exceeded my expectations. The heat plates ensure the food is cooked evenly and the grill marks provide a nice touch.
The Perfect Press for a Perfect Toastie – The Sunbeam Café Style 4-Slice Sandwich Press & Grill is a great size for making multiple sandwiches at once. It is easy to use and even easier to clean. Highly Recommend it. Show details
Compact, perfect for small kitchens and easy to use! – I’m very happy with my new sandwich maker. It heats up very fast, and the height control lever is such a great feature. No more squished wraps for breakfast! So good. The non-stick surface and the round corners are game changer, it makes it very easy to clean. I highly recommend this product! Show details
In-depth reviews
Large heavy and messy but sometimes feels convenient - but is it really? – I bought one of these in June. As soon as I got it out and moved the lid up and down and worked out how the locking mechanism worked I said to myself that's the first thing that will go - it got steadily looser and looser and now only really works on one side. This is not a deal breaker, but it means that most of the weight of the lid sits fully… Read more
on the food. This works for steaks and sandwiches but you need to rely on your egg rings to stop the lid squashing your eggs flat, for instance. Now six months later the handle just broke on one side. Again, you can still use it but it's now flappy on that side and you have to lift it from the other side. Not a good look. We've been using it pretty consistently. It's had a lot of use, maybe almost every day for some periods, but by no means what a cafe would put it through.
There is no off button which is probably a plus because it's simpler and no switch to get greasy. Just switch it on at the wall.
There is only one temperature. If you think the temperature is too hot and it's cooking your meat too quickly, there's nothing you can do about it. I think it's about right; sometimes I want to turn it down but can't.
It's great for eggs. You can just switch it on and throw the egg rings on, give them a spray of oil, and then crack the eggs in. But you can do that in a pan as well. If you have a gas cooker it's probably cheaper to use a pan than heating this whole griller up on both sides just to do your eggs, but it seems convenient, just for eggs, because there's little mess from eggs, you can wipe the plate afterwards with a paper towel, and not much else to do. But you could do that with a pan too, honestly.
But this griller is big enough for a couple of steaks, and you can do 4 burgers together, and that's great, but here's where you notice the grease. The thing gets very greasy all over. Of course there's a catch tray but when you lift the lid it drips behind the griller onto the work top, and it gets all over the cable and the hinges which are hell to clean. The thing is never really clean once you start doing meat in it.
Then there's the grooves in the top section. It's supposed to be a positive that you get stripes on your food. Pretend it's BBQ or something. But those grooves get burnt food stuck in them and are hell to clean. Cleaning the top is horrible because it flaps around inside the hinge so you have to kind of steady it at a wierd angle against a wall to stop if flapping about while you try to clean it. I wish the plates were removable, or lockable, or opened 180' so you could lay it flat. Cleaning the flat bottom plate is fine.
If you don't have a cooker at all, and you want a portable electric grill that can do eggs and steaks then I guess this is a great solution to make cooking possible, but otherwise I'd rather have a pan. The thing takes a lot of space on the worktop and is difficult to clean. It doesn't really do toasties like the smaller toasties do. It doesn't seal in the filling like those other ones do. It's a different kind of toasting. Overall I've felt like it's done good service over 6 months but now it's falling apart, I'm fed up of it taking up so much space, it's always greasy, and I'm thinking I'd be better off using a fry pan. I might get a smaller toastie maker instead and throw this away.
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A man's best friend – Started the carnivore diet last month and thought this would be great addition for early morning breakfasts instead of firing up the BBQ everyday. Perfect for eggs, bacon and sausages. Heats up almost instantly and the clean up after is literally a case of giving it a couple of wipes with some kitchen towel. The speed of use and ease of cleaning… Read more
has even led to me cooking a few steaks on the it in the evening (which I would normally consider blasphemous). But the additional heat plate on top actually gives an even sear on both sides and essentially cooks the steak twice as fast. Now my missus is in on the act. She likes to put half the fridge in her toasted sandwiches so previous sandwich makers never worked for her and she would end up using the oven. But the AnyHeight control is a game changer for her as she gets perfect even toasting without compromising the "structure" of the sandwich. Only regret is that I didn't get the 4 or 6 slice to allow me cook more at once, although when you live in a Sydney apartment, space is at a premium.
Is there anything it can't do? – I've been using the Subeam sandwich press and grill for almost a month now and have got to say it's impressed me. Steak and chicken breast cook evenly using the hinged lid and the retractable drip tray catches any stray juices that might try to find their way to the kitchen bench I've particularly enjoyed using it for cooking bacon and eggs in the… Read more
morning. It heats up to temperature quickly and once I'm finished with my breakfast the non-stick surface takes no time at all to clean with a damp cloth before getting on with my day. The top lid is quite heavy for a sandwich press but that's not a problem with the locking mechanism giving you the ability to set the lid height at any position, and once its set it stays exactly where you left it. So there's no excuse for your toasted sandwich coming out a squashed mess. Infact I don't think Ive ever made a better grilled cheese toasty. While it would be a worthy addition to anyones kitchen bench I could really see this press being particularly useful in a small apartment as it can be used in so many different ways and replace several other appliances helping to save on space. I could also see it being useful in a workplace kitchenette where there may not be in built appliances. When it came time to reveiw the Sunbeam Cafe style sandwich press I was torn as to whether I should give it 5 stars or not as it really is such a fantastic sandwich press/grill, especially for the price. However I would need to give it a little more time to see just how durable it is before giving it 100% pass (not that it has given me any reason to doubt it). If you're in the market for a good quality sandwich press that can do it all at reasonable price, I don't think you will be dissapointed with the Sunbeam Cafe Style series. I certainly wasn't.
Recent reviews
Previously had older model of these type if sandwich presses lasted easily 15 years and had to upgrade due to finally dying Decided on purchasing the 6 slice version as we now have growing family Arrived next day using Amazon and put it to work… Read more · 1
it’s fantastic we can now do 4 at a time (fits 6) and noons has to wait
Goods quickly and easy to clean very happy with our purchase
What we love -
Can adjust the lid height with easy to press lever for various cooking methods
Stands upright for cupboard space
Easy to clean non stick surface
Follow-up · - cord storage is not a problem it can fit between the feet if standing up right I cupboard - latch is very sturdy and solid smooth to operate and can lock at any level to cater for what you are cooking - heats up extremely fast and cooks the foot equally as fast keep eye on those toasties they are ready in no time
The price is outrageously cheap, so in terms of value it does the job for sure, that said I will get something different when it eventually dies... here are my pros and cons: Positives - Really quality metal construction, compact size for storing in cupboard & the lever is useful for keeping it closed during storage & the price is a bargain Cons… Read more · 1
- The lever doesn't really work, it squashes things, so imo its not the ideal tool for making jaffles (which is the only thing I use it for), that said im sure you could easily cook eggs or whatever you wanted on it... its also extremely hot, and it gets there extremely fast.. sounds like a pro but its scary hot.. I make sure not to turn it on until my food is ready to go straight on, and am a bit paranoid I'll leave it on one day and it will melt components.
I am in rental awaiting my new home to be built & hate the oven & cooktop here, so I bought the Sunbeam Cafe Style Sandwich Press & Maker in August 2024. It has well & truly paid for itself, over & over again. I have made so many meals on it, of all types. I especially love making wraps, with either egg or cheese in the middle. I have re-heated pizza & baked beans, etc. I just love it & is so quick & easy to make a meal. Well done Sunbeam. Show details · 1
SunBeam Sandwich maker or grill - STAY AWAY their warranty is useless – I have Sunbeam sandwich maker. It was over a year old . Used couple times a month . I was out of warrant by a few months , the light switch that’s on too , that indicates that it ready if green or red if not . The piece fell into the machine , so many times . I glued it , then it fell in again . This time it melted . They would not do a thing… Read more
about . It’s not even safe to use . Don’t buy Sunbeam products buy the brand Breville their warranty is much better. Plus I found out they discontinued it
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Almost perfect – Recently replaced our old sandwich toaster for this beaut upgrade. We shopped around to see what was available as we hoped to find one that we could fit 4 decent size sandwiches in, the Sunbeam is a familiar name so it caught my eye. It offers a slick ‘anyheight’ side lever to lock the top section into a fixed position so it’s easy to melt cheesy… Read more · 1
tops, it’s a simple and effective solution. My only issue is the 4 sandwich thing, they must be small slices to fit in. If you expect to fit any hi top bread you will need to accept only 2 at a time which means longer cooking time. The smooth heat surfaces and perfect as they are so easy to clean, you can even do an omelette in it. And lastly it heats up super fast.
Brilliant unit – With the cost of living increasing so quickly, we decided to get our own sandwich press to make our own preferred sandwiches and save money taking all the kids out for expensive cafe food. This unit is great. Everyone can make their own type of sandwich and they come out brilliantly, just as good as a shop bought one, at a fraction of the price.… Read more · 1
More than paid for itself after just a couple of months. Need to be very attentive with kids trying to make their own, but that's the case with anything that heats up. Variable height control is good if they load up on fillings. Making 6 at once is fantastic, as nobody feels they're missing out.
Great sandwich maker – The Sunbeam sandwich press exceeded my expectations. The heating plates ensure the food is cooked evenly and the grill marks provide a nice touch. And let's talk about toasties – they're an absolute flavor bomb on these grill plates. Add a smidge more butter and a drizzle of olive oil, and you're looking at a seriously satisfying crunch. The… Read more · 1
heating plates on this thing have a bit of depth, which is awesome because I can toss in a splash of liquid to help steam and then sear up my veggies with those killer grill marks.
But wait, there's more! This sandwich press isn't just a one-trick pony. It's a game-changer for reheating cold slices of pizza to perfection and giving those leftover hot chips a second life.
+++ Brilliant +++ – I purchased from Myers (March 2023) on Special $55. I’m very impressed, definitely an improvement in comparison with older Sandwich Makers. Plus, it is versatile, it is not just a Sandwich Maker….a must for ever kitchen…..breakfast or a snack in a couple of minutes & it can be stored Upright ! Show details · 2
Great press – Good qualify,I got the flat press so i could toast banana bread in it too. Extremely happy, heats up quick, doesn't take long to toast sandwiches and food does not stick Show details
Perfect Toastie Maker! – We bought the cafe style sandwich maker for our office & its a huge hit! Everyone finds it super easy to use & clean (so important). We can make 4 toasties at a time so no waiting in line. We've even done bacon & eggs for breakfast, its the best one I've ever used. Show details
Good quality and heavy duty sandwich press – I had a small Sunbeam sandwich press and decided to upgrade to this bigger sandwich press. I was so impressed with its quality and the result. When I unboxed the product, I can feel it’s a good quality product as soon as I touched it. The plastic bit is thicker with smooth finishes than what I had. The non-stick surface is very smooth and does… Read more
not feel like the cheap one you can find at Kmart. It feels like a heavy-duty sandwich press that you find in a cafe.
Out of curiosity, I used both machines to make the same sandwich and wanted to see if there’s any different. The heat up time was about the same. However, the new sandwich press comes with a lever that you can adjust the height freely which made such a different. With this feature my sandwich is less squash compared with the one in the old machine. As you can see the cheese fell out and melted on the plate. The toasted area is more even compare with the one cooked by the old machine. Overall I like it, it’s simple to use and does the job well.
The Upper Lid Hold Actually Works! – The top lid hold on my previous machine was hopeless and would fall on to my food which is annoying when I was grilling my open cheese sandwiches. This lid actually holds! It’s great and I love it. I never thought of using it as a frypan for steaks etc, but I have and it’s so much easier than doing it on the stove. Recommend Show details
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Space Saving, Portable and Generous Plate Size – We were amazed at how large it was but given what it can do and ability to stand, it can be put away seamlessly. Overall, the size and extra feature made it fun to use. The top plate folds downward and inwards to keep mess inside the plates whilst the bottom plate has a front opening to remove extra juices. The level adjustment is superb which… Read more
mean that your steak will not be squished unnecessarily. The stand feature is great but it tilts and given its size, it looks unstable. The plates look so generous when you open them up. The bottom is flat and the top is ribbed so you get the best of a flat sear and grill marks. Huge bonus !. The detached drip tray does not feel as high end as the rest of the grill. The top plate made beautiful sear marks on cooked steak and kept juices inside the cafe sandwich maker. Clean up was a breeze and the opening for juices to overflow is a great addition. This grill was made for making pancakes. They came out beautifully. Recommend highly to anyone. Also, tried fried egg that developed a crusty bottom, however, it stuck to the plate. Baked bean sandwich and cheese toast turned out superb. The generous plate size allows multiple eggs and toast to be made at the same time that is very convenient on time and space. Heavy but the handle made it easy to handle. Overall a great addition for large families.
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Lightweight with Smart Additions – We are super happy with how convenient and fast mealtime and clean up can be with the product. The product was very easy to use and handle as the level adjustment doubles to lock the plates securely and the standing feature allowed it to be moved around easily. A nice compact size for our bench top. The lid does feel like it will tip backwards… Read more
sometimes when opened. I like that the bottom plate is deep enough to contains pills. The stand feature is great but it tilts slightly so worry whether it’s steady enough to remain standing. I think this café grill with the added feature above makes it just so versatile and indispensable in the kitchen really. We cooked steak and bean Sprouts on it. Simple and easy. There wasn’t an even browning on the bottom because of excess water but the top could have browned more if the meat were of similar height. Otherwise it was just a matter of getting used to it to get the best out of it. The bean sprout were a breeze to cook. Toast and toasted peanuts came out great too. Heats up quick and depending on what you are cooking its done in a flash really. Clean up was done in a matter of minutes. I like that it was also lightweight and that it had a great handle that was easy to grip. Overall a great versatile product.
Easy, quick and compact – A good mix of size, ease of use and functionality. It is ready to go in about 2 minutes and sustains a even amount of heat throughout. Size wise, the ability to store this vertically on it's two feet makes it easy to store in a kitchen cupboard. The best part is the ability to set the height at whatever you want, which gives you the option of heating the toppings without having to clean the top plate. It's just the right combination. Show details
It doesn't need to cost a bomb to be good – Sandwich presses have evolved to be intelligent smart cooking grills these days - with the price tag to match. Our last Sunbeam sandwich press lasted us over 20 years, so I was biased at looking what the brand could muster in 2022. I think this 6 slice version is a great example of not changing a winning recipe and keeping things simple. The… Read more
coatings appear excellent, the hinge mechanism is solid, and the controls are .. well, non-existent :). Plug it in, wait for the green light and away you go. No fancy computerised controllers, LCD displays, buttons etc. Accordingly the price is also still very reasonable. You can have this larger version for around a hundred bucks, which is excellent value considering what some other options in this size category cost due to their overblown features.
Griddle plate on top, flat surface on bottom, so you get the best of both worlds, plus a slide out fat catching pan which allows you to cook some juicer/fattier foods. The best feature in addition to older models however is the locking hinge, which has a simple lever to lock the top into any position. Perfect for just floating the top above your food for fast heatup, or applying firm pressure to something you want grilled.
I think if this lasts even half as long as our previous version, Sunbeam continues to be on a definite winner with this. Very happy with this purchase.
Stylish, compact and easy to use – Perfect product for those looking for a stylish, compact and easy to use sandwich press and grill! I really like the look and feel of the product, adding a stylish edge to my collection of appliances yet doesn’t take up much room. It’s great for small kitchens and once folded up and standing, frees up my bench top when not in use! I have found the… Read more
2 in 1 functionality of being a sandwich maker and a grill super handy, letting me fry up ingredients to go with my sandos without having to pick up a pan. Last but not least, the choose your own height of the top plate is a game changer. No more squished sandwiches! Highly recommended product overall!
Very impressed! – Very happy with this sandwich press, moved into a new apartment with limited space and the ability to store the press standing up is fantastic! The adjustable locking mechanism is super handy, no more squashed sandwiches. The perfect addition to our new apartment! Show details
Quick and Easy – I have owned a sandwich press for many years, it was looking worse for wear, so my daughter bought me the new 4 slice Sunbeam sandwich press. What I like about this sandwich press that I didn’t have on my old one was the fact that this can be stored away standing up, doesn’t have to be stored flat, this now gives me extra space in my storage… Read more
draw. I also like the any heigh control lever. I have made Wraps and French toast in this so far. I was amazed at how quickly the unit heated up, and how quickly it cooked. The French toast cooked in no time, I didn’t have to wait for one side to cook and then turn to cook the other as I do in my frypan, I placed the French toast straight onto the plate, no butter or oil required, closed the top and within a minute it was cooked, amazing result. Then I just used a dish cloth to wipe over. Recommend this unit.
Reliable and as expected! – Great sandwich press, the size is good and height adjustment so you can raise the lid and not squish food. Heats well and extremely non stick. Easy to clean! Highly recommend Show details
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Perfect for a small apartment – The sandwich press' flat plate at the bottom and the grill on top is genius! The grill marks make my sandwiches and steak inviting. I've also been using the sandwich press to fry bacon and beef patties and it was so convenient! I feel like the height control lever makes it easier to cook whichever way you like. I can flatten a sandwich easily for… Read more
those extra crispy thinner sandwiches, but also make the grill plate higher so that it just stays above the bread. This is a great feature making the sandwich press versatile.
The grill heats up fast, saving me time to wait. Best of all, you can simply wipe the plate and grill with paper towel after use. It's easy to clean.
As my kitchen is small and there's limited bench top space, I appreciated you can stand the sandwich press vertically for easy storage. It can slide easily in my pantry too.
I've been using it for breakfasts, snacks and at times when I just want a simple meal that's warm and easy to make. I recommend this sandwich press to anyone looking for convenience; versatility; and an easy to clean & store kitchen appliance.
Non-Stick, No Problem – This grill has THE BEST non-stick – meat, veggies, bread – none of it sticks which makes cooking on it so much easier. The cooking area is large enough to cook a full meal for 2 on and the control level means the lid can be placed exactly where you need it. Maximum heat with no squashed food. The drip tray is good but the plate isn’t slanted which… Read more
means the excess oil does sit on the plate. The drip tray does make it nice and easy to clean up though. Overall it’s a great all round grill which heats up quickly and easy to clean.
Best sandwich press I’ve ever used – One thing that always annoyed me is how the sandwiches get squashed by the presses, so I’d use a glass or something else to prevent that from happening. So glad Sunbeam has fixed that issue for me! Easy to adjust it to the height of your preference, I can now have perfect sandwiches, toasted on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Or squashed, if… Read more
that’s what I’m going for. The thing is, it’s up to me to decide, not your press. I found that the heat is spread quite evenly on the top and bottom, so no sides are extra burned. I have the 6-slide one and highly recommend it if you have the kitchen space for it. You can make open wraps (I like them that way), pizzas and even grill things for the whole family. I think the next step would be for the press to have a temperature control switch, and perhaps a structure on the back or side that allows it to stand vertically, making it easier to be stored. All in all, very happy with my Sandwich Press and would recommend it to anyone.
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Kitchen Staple – You just have to have a toasted sandwich maker in your kitchen. It’s as important as the kettle and toaster. If you’re in the market for one, this model is a great option. We have the 6 slice version in an empty nester home, just the 2 of us. But of course kidults and their friends/partners/wives inevitably drop in unannounced around lunch time.… Read more
As long as there is bread in the house, we can always manage a toasty for all of some sort. Ham, cheese, tomato is a favourite but you can use whatever’s availability. Try banana and honey - yum.
The “ Cafe Style” Sandwich Maker takes about 3 minutes to warmup to optimal heat, indicated by a light on the top. So if you plug in an turn it on, it’s ready by the time you’ve made your sandwiches. Slide them on with a silicon egg flipper, close the lid, and in 2 minutes lunch is served. Easy, delicious, everybody loves them.
With 6 sandwiches on there ( ok we only had 5 max so far) you can simply close the lid and let it do it’s thing. With only 2, it’s best to use the leaver lock thing on the side to adjust the height otherwise the weight of the lid will flatten your toasties a bit too much.
Cleaning the bottom plate after making toasties is very simple. It’s nonstick so wiping with a wet cloth is quick and easy, best when the plate is still a bit warm. However, I reckon if the corrugated top plate had wavy corrugations ( like a tin roof) instead of very angular ones, it would make it easier to clean. I have to run my wet cloth down each of the deep corrugations to get all the gunk out.
So that’s toasties done. And I give it a 9/10 so far.
Now if using it as a grill, well it does the job. We cooked chicken, bacon, halloumi, zucchini, onion, Indian roti to name a few. Does a great, quick job with all. Leaves the grill lines on your food which always looks good. Would be excellent for burger patties. With the zucchini though, because the slices were different thicknesses the thinner ones didn’t contact the top plate so no grill lines. So make whatever you put on the same thickness for best results.
My issue with using as a grill is the cleaning afterwards. Yes if the food is very fatty the grease runs down and collects in the slide out tray that you can throw in the dishwasher. But as with the toasties, the bottom plate is pretty easy to clean, but the top plate takes a bit of effort if you’ve grilled meat. It might look clean but use a damp white paper towel and you’ll see that you really have to get into each deep corrugation to truly clean the plate. It takes quite some time so I’d rather do the grilling on a bbq or just use a fry pan you can throw in the dishwasher.
So as a griller I say 7/10.
But we’ve had a similar appliance before and 99% of its use is for making toasties. For that, it’s a great product. Can stand vertically for storage if you need to keep it on the bench but we’ve got ours in a large pantry draw lying flat.
We really couldn’t do without a toasted sandwich maker, and this current Sunbeam Cafe Style 6-Slice Sandwich Maker Grill & Press does the job very well.
Genuinely surprised at how good this machine is – I was pleasantly surprised to be chosen under the Ambassador program to receive and review the Sunbeam 2-Slice Sandwich Press & Maker. To be honest, I kinda thought “a sandwich press is a sandwich press, but sure, lets give it a shot.” First thing out of the way, the only disappointment with the whole thing, it comes packed with polystyrene… Read more
packaging and in a plastic bag. I really wish manufacturers would discontinue this and use cardboard where packing is required. It’s easier to recycle and better for the environment.
Anyhoo. The build quality of this machine is amazing. It everything about it feels sturdy, even the plastics. The machine feels heavy, but not unnecessarily so.
Small feature that I thought was well thought out is that the machine can be stood on its side. Yes, some other sandwich makers and snack makers also do this, but this one is actually sturdy.
The killer feature of this machine that won me is the hinge mechanism. Every other sandwich press I have used either has a mechanism with fixed settings, or just sit (aka crush) on top of the bread.
This mechanism is completely customisable. You lower the press to exactly where you want it, press the lever and it stays exactly there. I have toasted hot cross buns which have come out still fluffy, and been able to make amazing melts by lowering the press to just above the cheese. Amazing.
Talking of the melts, when making the first one, I lowered the press a little too much and it made contact with the cheese. I thought this would have been a nightmare to clean up, but a piece of paper towel with a little water, and this wiped off. The non-stick on this is amazing.
Only wish is for a on/off button to be on the machine. Yes, I know, most sandwich presses and snack makers don’t have them, but my previous sandwich press did and it came in quite handy.
While I was gifted this by Product Review in return for an honest review, I would have no issues purchasing it. I have paid $130 for a sandwich press before, and this Sunbeam knocks it out of the park (kinda feel like I wasted my money on it after using this Sunbeam).
Purchase it. Seriously, you won’t regret it.
The best – Love this so much. Cooks the nicest toasted sandwiches and eggs too. The best one I've used. Show details
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