I recently bought this Cuisinart toaster, and it did a terrific job with bagels.  I love the higher lever feature which enables you to pop up a small piece of bread, without having to reach in to grab it.  Adjusting the toast darkness is a snap, and works very well; the bagel button is perfect for toasting mainly the inside of half a bagel.  This is a stylish, well-equipped toaster and is worth its price.