I finally settled into my new apartment and the microwave vs toaster oven debate is real.

Jennifer Campbell · 2026-03-07T16:16:13.10934+00:00

Some say a microwave is all you need for quick meals, while others swear a toaster oven is better for real cooking, so what's best for a first-time buyer on a tight budget?

the_blair6mo ago

My buddy tried to make garlic bread in his microwave last week, it came out like a warm sponge. Found a toaster oven at a yard sale for ten bucks and now he's making actual crispy food.

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wyattc777mo ago

Remember burning toast constantly in my first place.

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dakota_murphy907mo ago

Watched my friend try to bake frozen pizza in a microwave once... it was a sad, soggy mess. @wyattc77's toast burns came to mind, honestly. She found a used toaster oven for cheap and it changed everything.

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