This toaster will fit bread that is up to 5” long and toasts well on both sides. There is a dial to set amount of toasting, 3 works well for first toast, consecutive toast better at 2 as the toaster is now preheated. Is quick.Easily fits a bagel and there is a bagel setting. The sides do get warm but not to a burning temp. It is space saving and cleans easily with flap tray on the bottom.