Argos Toastie Makers: What to Buy and What to Skip
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Argos is one of the easiest places in the UK to buy a toastie maker: the range usually runs from very cheap own-brand sandwich toasters to Breville, Russell Hobbs, Salter and Tower deep fill and 3-in-1 models, and click & collect means you can often have one the same day. The trick is knowing which tier you are looking at, because the cheapest machines and the best-value machines are rarely the same thing.
Quick answer: For most people, a branded deep fill sandwich toaster from the middle of the Argos range (usually around £20–£40) is the sweet spot. Pick the own-brand Cookworks or Argos Home model only if you make toasties occasionally and price is everything. If you need a toastie maker for a microwave, jump to microwave toastie makers at Argos, and always compare the same model on Amazon before you pay.
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What Argos typically stocks
Argos does not publish a fixed toastie maker line-up, and its range changes with the seasons, so treat this as a description of what usually appears rather than a stock list. Check the Argos website or app for what is actually available in your area today.
| Tier | Typical brands | What you usually get | Typical price band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Own-brand budget | Cookworks, Argos Home | Basic 2-slice sealed sandwich toaster, fixed non-stick plates, power and ready lights | Roughly £10–£20 |
| Branded value | Tower, Salter, Russell Hobbs, Swan | Deep fill or standard plates, some 3-in-1 swap-plate machines, better latches | Roughly £18–£35 |
| Mainstream favourite | Breville, Morphy Richards | Deep fill sealed toasters, removable-plate models, 4-slice options | Roughly £25–£50 |
| Grills and presses | George Foreman, Ninja, Tefal | Contact grills and panini presses that can do toasties but do not seal them | Roughly £30–£150+ |
Prices at Argos move often, and multi-buy or "price drop" offers can make a branded machine cheaper than the own-brand one for a week or two. Always look at the current price rather than any figure you have seen before.
Argos own brands: Cookworks and Argos Home
Cookworks and Argos Home are Argos's own small-appliance labels. Their sandwich toasters are designed to hit a low price, and for the most part they do the basic job: two sealed triangles, non-stick plates, a simple clip latch and an indicator light.
What you give up at that price is usually depth and durability. Own-brand plates tend to be shallow, so overfilled toasties leak, and the non-stick coating on budget machines generally wears faster than on the better branded models. Our best cheap toastie maker guide explains exactly what you lose under about £25.
- Good for: occasional use, a spare for a caravan or student room, simple cheese or ham fillings.
- Skip if: you like generous fillings (beans, chilli, tuna melt), make toasties several times a week, or want removable plates for easy cleaning.
Branded toastie makers at Argos
Argos usually carries a decent spread of the brands we cover in our brand guides. The ones most worth looking for:
Breville
The Breville Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster is the long-running UK benchmark: deep sealing plates that cut each toastie into two triangles and hold a proper filling. If Argos has it at a fair price, it is the safe default. See our Breville toastie maker guide for the wider range, including removable-plate and 3-in-1 versions.
Russell Hobbs, Salter and Tower
These brands sit in the value tier and often have 3-in-1 machines with toastie, waffle and grill plates. They are worth a look if you want versatility for not much money. Compare them in Tower vs Salter and Breville vs Russell Hobbs.
Morphy Richards
Morphy Richards makes electric sandwich makers and the Mico microwave toastie maker, so it is the brand most likely to show up when you search Argos for a microwave option. Our Breville vs Morphy Richards comparison sets the two side by side.
Microwave toastie makers at Argos
A lot of people search "microwave toastie maker Argos" because they cannot use a plug-in grill appliance: student halls with appliance rules, offices with only a microwave, or a caravan on a weak hook-up. Argos does sometimes list microwave toastie makers, but the range is small and comes and goes, so check the site rather than assuming one is in stock.
The best-known model in the UK is the Morphy Richards Mico microwave toastie maker. It uses plates lined with a susceptor material that absorbs microwave energy and gets hot enough to brown bread, which is why it works when a normal plastic dish would leave you with soggy bread. We cover it in detail in our Mico microwave toastie maker review.
What to expect from a microwave toastie maker
- Results: crisp-ish and golden rather than evenly bronzed; good, but not quite electric-machine standard.
- No sealed triangles: most microwave makers press the sandwich rather than crimping it, so go easy on runny fillings.
- Timings depend on wattage: a 700W microwave needs noticeably longer than a 1000W one. Follow the maker's instructions and our microwave toastie maker guide.
- Price: usually a similar band to a budget electric toastie maker, roughly £15–£30.
If the Argos page shows no microwave option, the same Mico model is usually easy to find elsewhere. Our full microwave toastie maker guide covers the alternatives, and microwave vs electric helps if you are unsure which type you need.
An Amazon alternative if Argos is out of stock: Check price on Amazon
How to shop for a toastie maker at Argos
Use the filters, then read the specs
Filter by brand and price first, then open the product pages and check three things that the listing photos hide: plate type (deep fill or standard), whether the plates are removable, and the wattage. Around 750W to 900W is typical for a 2-slice sealed toaster. Our toastie maker buying guide explains why each matters.
Read the reviews for the right complaints
Argos product pages carry customer reviews. Ignore the one-line "great" posts and look for repeated mentions of the same problem: coating peeling, latch breaking, or the toastie burning on one side. A pattern of those is a better warning than the star average.
Click & collect and returns
Argos is set up for click & collect, either at standalone stores or Argos counters inside Sainsbury's, and offers home delivery. Returns policies for small electricals usually allow unused items back within a set window with proof of purchase, and faulty items are covered by your consumer rights. Check the current Argos returns page for the exact terms before you buy, especially if the item is on clearance.
Check the same model elsewhere
Argos is convenient but not always cheapest. Branded models in particular are often a few pounds less at Amazon, Currys or a supermarket, so put the exact model name into a couple of other sites before you pay. Our where to buy hub compares the main UK retailers.
Amazon alternatives worth comparing
If Argos does not have the model you want, or the price looks high, these are the alternatives we would compare against. They are not Argos products, and availability and price vary.
- Breville Deep Fill Sandwich Toaster (VST041): the standard to measure everything else against for sealed, generously filled toasties. Check price on Amazon
- Russell Hobbs 3 in 1 Sandwich Maker: toastie, waffle and grill plates in one box, at a value price. Check price on Amazon
For a fuller shortlist across every budget, see our best toastie maker guide.
FAQs
Does Argos sell microwave toastie makers?
Argos sometimes lists microwave toastie makers, most often the Morphy Richards Mico, but the range is small and changes. Search the Argos site for "microwave toastie maker" and check availability for your postcode. If there is nothing listed, the same type of product is widely available from other retailers.
Is the Cookworks toastie maker any good?
Cookworks sandwich toasters are basic budget machines that make a decent simple toastie. The usual trade-offs are shallow plates that leak if you overfill them and a non-stick coating that may not last as long as on pricier models. They suit occasional use rather than daily toasties.
Can I return a toastie maker to Argos?
Argos generally accepts returns of unused items within its returns window with proof of purchase, and faulty products are covered under UK consumer law. Policies can change and may differ for clearance items, so check the current terms on the Argos website before buying.
Is Argos cheaper than Amazon for toastie makers?
Sometimes, especially during Argos price drops on own-brand or Breville models. Just as often, the same branded model is a little cheaper on Amazon or at a supermarket. Compare the exact model name on two or three sites before buying.