The Best Toast Ideas for Any Time of Day

Crispy, golden, and deliciously versatile - toast isn’t just for breakfast. Whether you need a quick snack, a light lunch, a pretty appetizer for guests, or a satisfying dinner, a good slice of toast can handle it all. From simple classics like tomato cheese toast to bold new ideas like baklava toast, cottage cheese toast, and labneh toast with raspberries and mint, these toast ideas prove that great meals don’t have to be complicated.

Cottage Cheese Toast

Four slices of toast covered in cottage cheese and a variety of toppings like avocado, tomato, cucumber, and fig. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Cottage cheese toast provides a protein rich foundation for all your favorite toppings. Try anything from avocado and seeds, fresh tomatoes, cucumber slices with dill, or figs and honey.

Get the recipe: Cottage Cheese Toast

Turkish Eggs on Toast

Toast topped with garlic yogurt, fried eggs, and spiced butter. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Cripsy poached eggs, garlicky yogurt, and a spicy butter drizzle—this is toast on a whole new level. The contrast of cool and warm, creamy and crispy, makes every bite ridiculously good. It’s an easy way to turn a simple slice of bread into something special.

Get the recipe: Turkish Eggs on Toast

Avocado Toast With Feta

Two slices of toast covered in smashed avocado, seeds, feta cheese, and balsamic glaze. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Indulge in this super satisfying, over-the-top avocado toast topped with spicy chili paste, lime juice, crumbled feta cheese, seeds, and tangy balsamic glaze. This flavor-packed breakfast will keep you energized all day long.

Get the recipe: Avocado Toast With Feta

Mushroom Toast

Two slices of toast covered in cooked mushrooms, cheese, and chopped parsley. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Sauteed mushrooms on toast makes for an easy breakfast any day of the week. This recipe begins with mushrooms and fresh garlic cooked to perfection, then finishes with tangy balsamic vinegar and dried thyme.

Get the recipe: Mushroom Toast

Cucumber Salad with Garlic Toast

A slice of toast on a plate topped with sliced cucumbers, seeds, and chives. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Crisp cucumber everything bagel salad meets golden, garlicky toast for a combo that’s fresh and satisfying. The cool crunch of cucumbers pairs perfectly with warm, crispy bread. It’s light, simple, and makes a great side or snack.

Get the recipe: Cucumber Salad with Garlic Toast

Baklava Toast

Two slices of toast covered in white spread and chopped nuts. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Tangy goat cheese mixed with honey is smeared on crunchy, toasted sourdough, then topped with honey coated spiced pistachios. This gourmet baklava toast features your favorite flavors from a baklava cheesecake - but in easy to make toast form!

Get the recipe: Baklava Toast

Garlic Bread Pizza Toast

Two slices of toast covered in pizza sauce and melted cheese. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Air fryer garlic bread pizza toast is the perfect dinner for busy weeknights when you want pizza but don't have the time to make it. Simply make garlic bread, add your favorite pizza toppings, and air fry.

Get the recipe: Garlic Bread Pizza Toast

Chocolate Peanut Butter Custard Toast

Two slices of toast covered in chocolate and melted peanut butter. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

This yogurt custard toast is made with rich dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter. It's both crunchy and smooth, custardy, and loaded with flavor from the dark chocolate and peanut butter.

Get the recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Custard Toast

Tomato Cheese Toast

Two slices of toast with tomato slices on them. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Toasty bread topped with melty cheese and Roma tomato slices, baked to crispy perfection. Tomato cheese toast makes for a simple and delicious breakfast, lunch, or snack.

Get the recipe: Tomato Cheese Toast

Air Fryer Cinnamon Toast

Toast topped with cinnamon and sugar. — Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Cinnamon toast just got even easier thanks to the air fryer. Buttery, cinnamon-sugar goodness crisps up in minutes, giving you a crunchy, caramelized treat with barely any effort. Perfect for busy mornings or when you just need a little something sweet.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Cinnamon Toast

Savory French Toast

Who says French toast has to be sweet? This version skips leans into bold, savory flavors, inspired by Indian Bombay toast. Think golden, egg-soaked bread with a hint of onion - perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a cozy dinner.

Get the recipe: Savory French Toast

Labneh Toast with Raspberries and Honey

Toasted baguette slices topped with white spread, raspberries, chopped mint, walnuts, and honey. — Image Credit: Pipercooks

Thick, creamy labneh meets sweet, juicy raspberries in this simple yet satisfying toast. A drizzle of honey ties everything together, adding just the right touch of sweetness. It’s fresh, light, and perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Get the recipe: Labneh Toast with Raspberries and Honey