Nostalgia 2 Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster with Mini Tongs, Retro Toaster, Cooker that Works Chicken, Turkey, Veggie Links, Sausages Brats, Metallic Red

Fun purchase made for my hot dog loving seven year old. He likes hot dogs and we wanted him to be able to make them for himself. Love that you toast the hot dogs and we and bun simultaneously and the design is a cute bonus!

When I saw this product I had to have it. This is the most amazing thing since hot water as far as I am concerned. I got it the day after I ordered it. After reading all the negative reviews I could find here is how I approached using the product.1) Smokes during first few uses-I turned the knob to 5 and let it perform a burn-in cycle with nothing in it. Instructions say to not operate without at least 1 hotdog and bun. But in my opinion if it can't survive 1 cycle it would need to be returned as POS. Burn-in worked fine and it did smoke like a bingo player at first, then it stopped. Subsequent uses were smoke free with no odor/taste effect on the food.2) Bun burning along edges-Yes it burned the buns along the edge and was heavier from the top of the toaster down. But after a bit of carbon buildup on the inside it no longer burns the bun and I do cook on number 5. The buns need to be regular sized. I also noticed that most buns, I tried 3 brands, are baked/sliced in such a way that one end is more tapered and I place them into the toaster tapered end up.3) Hotdog expands in holder and is hard to get out-Yes it does on fat hotdogs. Also over cooking causes the hotdogs to split as I discovered when working out the best cook setting. Skinny ones like Oscar Mayer or Nathans or Hebrew National have no problem. I tried 6 different brands all beef brands including Ball Park and Bar S and some generic brand. The BallPark were the worst case of the bubch but I got them out without too much carnage. Overall they all cooked great at setting of 5. I prefer my hotdogs either hot or cold but not in between.4) Cheaply made with plastic-It was only $20. However the plastic housing makes it cool to the touch. Key points are it works very well and is easy to clean up.In conclusion, I think my organs are failing from all the hotdogs I've eaten the last couple of weeks. Everyone who sees the toaster has a big inner child smile moment and has to try it. It works as advertised. It's inexpensive and its color matches my coffee maker.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I must say I was surprised. I used a #4 setting my bun started burning and I had to I'm glad I had not walked away while I was preparing my dog and bun. It is a toaster oven and it should be watched just for that reason. I wish my hot dog was hotter, I'll try #5 next time. I'm glad I bought it. Would I suggest you buy it, if you like gadgets like I do buy it. It was easy to store in my kitchen cabinet like I said it is a toaster oven. There is nothing cheap about this item. It is study, and worth the money.

Great gift for the kids or adult who loves hotdogs, but hates cooking them. Easy to use without a bunch of mess to clean up.

I recently bought the Nostalgia 2 Slot Hot Dog and Bun Toaster with Mini Tongs as a white elephant gift, and it was a hit! For under twenty-five dollars, this retro toaster is a fantastic addition to any kitchen. It's not only functional but also adds a charming vintage touch to the decor.The toaster can cook up to two hot dogs and buns simultaneously, which is perfect for quick meals or entertaining guests. The adjustable settings allow you to customize the toasting level to your preference, ensuring perfectly toasted hot dogs every time. The included mini tongs are a thoughtful touch, making it easy and safe to handle the hot food.Cleaning is a breeze with the slide-out drip tray, and the cord wrap feature keeps everything tidy when not in use. It's a fun, practical, and affordable gift that anyone would appreciate. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and useful kitchen gadget!

It's ok....The buns don't really fit in it and they burn...The hotdogs don't cook thoroughly so you have to drop it down again so it gets hotter...still not hot enough to kill listeria...but great concept

Love this! Tasted like it just came off the grill! Got this for my grandson because he loves hot dogs. My husband and I tried it tonight just to see how it would do. Worked perfectly! Can’t wait to show the grandbaby next time he’s here.

Everyone liked the concept of a Hot Dog & Toasted Bun machine, but most thought it would fail to measure up in both performance and taste. That is, until the first test of this contraption was initiated. Turns out, the Hot Dogs proved to be very tasty and well done at the 3/4 setting. The Hot Dog buns did toast OK, albeit a little burnt around the edges. The one complaint proved to be the removal of the Hot Dog bun from the channel in which it sits while being toasted. The channel is too tight for a standard bun, much less any kind of oversize one. The bun tends to stick in the channel and tends to tear as one tries to remove it with the provided tongs. If the opening was wider allowing for easier removal, I would have given this 5 stars.