Best coffee maker on Reddit

641 reviews from r/BuyItForLife, r/JamesHoffmann, r/pourover and 19 more subreddits

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AeroPress

4.9

(85)

"I highly recommend Aeropress. I've had mine for 5 years and it is still my go to every morning."

"I just got an Aeropress around Christmas - that plus a Fellow Prismo attachment makes a mean cup of coffee (better than my standard coffee pot)."

"Aeropress gang for life."

"If you just want good coffee, forget automating it, forget electronics... get an aeropress."

"It's single serve but the AeroPress makes great coffee and will work with a simple kettle."

"Makes the best cup of coffee I've ever made at home."

"AeroPress"

"I'm a man of simple tastes and a simple mind, so for me it's an Aeropress or Clever Dripper."

"Aeropress. Super cheap super versatile"

"The Aeropress is perfect for single servings and easy to use."

Moccamaster

5.0

(79)

"It makes better tasting coffee than any other filter machine I've tried."

"Moccamaster and a good hand grinder (or electric, if budget allows or you really want flat burrs)."

"Yeah was going to suggest Moccamaster as well."

"Another vote for Moccamaster. Even bad coffee brands taste good in it."

"I went for the MoccaMaster after owning cheap alternatives. Life is beautiful now."

"I'll go with techivorm Moccamaster."

"We got a Moccamaster on sale recently. The coffee tastes amazing and it makes the coffee SO fast!"

"If you drink “normal” (darker) coffees I’d go for a Moccamaster."

"Moccamaster coffeemakers are made in the Netherlands, and have a reputation for lasting darned near a lifetime."

"MoccaMaster. Brews excellent coffee, and because of its straightforward design, you can effortlessly upgrade it with a smart switch."

Technivorm

5.0

(42)

"Technivorm Moccamaster is widely considered the gold standard of drip machines."

"It has an on off flip switch, so you can plug it into a smart plug and schedule it to brew automatically."

"Moccamaster. Worth the splurge."

"The thermal carafe is key to keeping coffee at the right temperature without the risk of it burning on a hot plate."

"The coffee comes out perfectly hot and stays hot in the carafe. You should use the included lid."

"I have a preference for the TV, it pours better and is built like a tank."

"Will basically serve you for life."

"We got a mocha master like 15 years ago and it’s still going strong."

"The royal path, the Dutch handmade Technivorm, basically machines you can pass down to your children."

"But the people who swear by this thing are 100% correct."

French press

4.7

(43)

"French press stainless steel"

"My stainless steel French press will survive an apocalypse and makes great coffee with no waste (other than grinds). Highly recommend!"

"Get a french press for $20."

"French press and sampler packs are my safest bet."

"What about a French press?"

"French Press. I've got a few, and the press never fails me."

"French press, best alternative for Coffee Maker and probably the easiest method..."

"French press for life!"

"We use a French press, a moka, and a chemex."

"Keep it simple and you don't need to spend a fortune for good tasting coffee."

Bunn

4.9

(31)

"I got my husband a Bunn several years ago, which I think was ~$90. It's awesome."

"I’m a big believer in Bunn coffee makers. We’ve used them for 20 years or more."

"+1 for Bunn velocity"

"Try using what restaurants use; a Bunn."

"Bunn coffee maker is unbeatable when busy."

"It’s fast, it’s 'real' coffee, it’s consistent."

"Bunn."

"Bunn has a line of high altitude makers that are very simple make fantastic coffee."

"Bunn with the reservoir. over a hundred bucks."

"Bunn VP-17 - Made in USA."

Chemex

4.8

(31)

"Just get a chemex. No plastic, will last forever if you don't break it."

"Get a Chemex pour over. No moving parts. It doesn't break unless you break it."

"Chemex, bialetti moka pot, freiling french press, aeropress."

"Best cup of coffee I’ve ever made at home."

"Chemex is life, chemex is love."

"Chemex. I would definitely drink filtered coffee."

"My chemex has treated me well."

"Chemex"

"Chemex !"

"Coffee tastes sooo much better with the Chemex compared to a French press."

Breville

4.7

(27)

"We did Chemex for years but got a Breville Precision Brewer last year and it is amazing."

"I have a Sage (Breville) Barista Express. Love it."

"I have had the sage or Breville precision brewer since last easter and it is amazing."

"I use the Breville Precision brewer and I'd recommend it over the other two filter options you have."

"For drip, my Breville precision makes the best *pot* of coffee I've ever had."

"My personal favorite is Breville, if you are looking for $500-2,000 ones."

"The Brevia produces the best espresso and is the easiest to operate."

"I like the Breville."

"Breville Precision is ideal if you are looking for coffee maker with reusable filter."

"I have the Breville and I love it."

Moka pot

4.4

(25)

"Good ol‘ moka pot never disappoints: makes nice strong black (espresso-like) coffee."

"Moka pot. Quick and easy. Compact. No waste. Rich espresso taste."

"Get a Moka pot."

"Each of these coffee makers allow you to make coffee without the use of electronics."

"Mokapot works great too if you want a more espresso type coffee."

"Mokapot, Aeropress, French Press, Pour Over."

"A nice big moka pot"

"Moka Pot or a metal pour over cone, both should last basically forever"

"Both are great, too."

"Moka pots are bifl imo."

Hario

4.6

(24)

"Hand coffee grinder paired with V60 pour over and some hario filter and you set for life for around $100"

"You can do pourover, immersion or a mixture of both."

"Hario V60 is the perfect brewer if you only do one cup a time. Very cheap and easy to use."

"I bow at the altar of pour over."

"Get the plastic v60 or switch v60."

"I'm a Hario V60 or Clever Dripper person when it comes to making coffee."

"Is incredible pour over coffee."

"Get yourself a Hario Switch, probably size 3."

"Hario Switch"

"V60 pour over is bliss."

#10

Bialetti

4.7

(18)

"Bialetti"

"Bialetti Moka Express"

"Bialetti is a good coffee maker."

"Bialetti moka pot. Ive had mine for years and its perfect."

"Would recommend either a French press or a Bialetti."

"The craftsmanship is well worth the money, unlike the cheap alternatives which spew water everywhere."

"It’s simple to use, takes up very little space, and is affordable."

"Bialetti"

"Bialetti, skip the paper filters:)"

"Bialetti moka pot for me."

#11

Bonavita

4.7

(17)

"For countertop brewer I’d go with Bonavita- can’t beat it for price and quality in the cup."

"I personally have the Bonavita and it has been a great machine."

"We have a Bonavita and it makes a great cup of coffee and has lasted us for years."

"Bonavita makes really good machines for batch brewed coffee."

"I have a Bonavita and love it."

"Bonavita."

"Bonavita. We got one about 6 years ago and this thing has never missed a beat."

"Bonavita. They really nail the perfect water temperature and flow rate."

"Have loved the coffee it makes for the last 5 years."

#12

Fellow

4.5

(16)

"I backed the fellow Aiden kickstarter and it has been great so far."

"For non-espresso it's Aiden, and it's not close."

"Just bought Aiden for straight up black coffee, so good."

"Ratio or Aiden"

"Fellow Aiden."

"I recently bought the Fellow Aiden and love it."

"Fellow Aiden is definitively your best bet."

"The Fellow Aiden has retired my Moccamaster."

"The new 'Fellow Aiden' seems to do the trick too, and also able to pre-program."

"I was considering the OXO 8 cup but ended up going for the Aiden since it came out right around when I was shopping."

#13

OXO

4.3

(15)

"Reliable, bloom time and brew temp options, a very good brewer."

"I'm blown away at how good a cup and a pot of coffee it makes."

"The Oxo 8 cup is the absolute best thing I own."

"Thing is legit. You can even do single cup mode."

"I’m absolutely obsessed. I didn’t know home brewed coffee could taste SO good."

"It's been a good brewer for me for the past four or five years."

"OXO 8cup has really done well for us."

"I have the OXO 8-cup. It’s a simple, dumb machine that has been brewing good, single mug coffee for me for 5 years now."

"Oxo."

"Oxo makes great coffee makers in your price range."

#14

Ninja

4.5

(14)

"Ninja...love it!"

"I've had a coffee bar for probably 8-10 years now and only once had a problem in the last few months where it would stop shortly after starting and beep at you. Found a guide online on how to flush the waterline real quickly and went back to working perfectly."

"It is the best of both worlds, you can make single cup... all the way up to a whole carafe."

"I love it so."

"Ninja has been bulletproof for us."

"I bought a Ninja one 2 years ago, basic, and I love it."

"Ninja makes one that has a brother, metal reusable mesh filter."

"Ninja is pretty excellent"

"Ninja has one that does OL capsules and drip coffee."

"Whichever Ninja model Costco is selling."

#15

Jura

4.8

(11)

"We have had the Jura machine for years and it makes the best coffee we've ever had anywhere."

"Never knew how much of a coffee snob I was until I got a Jura."

"Loving my Jura, Swiss engineering."

"Buy Jura, used in all high end hotels in Europe."

"Just press the button."

"Jura, I have no regrets paying what I did."

"The convenience and great customer service/durability make it all worth the price for me."

"It's the only coffee machine I have ever bought and still going strong 10 years later."

"Jura is by far the best coffee machine I've had."

"Jura"

#16

Mr. Coffee

4.2

(12)

"It was like 10$. It’s great!"

"I had a Mr Coffee drip coffeemaker Dow well over 13 years."

"I’ve had a $40 Mr. Coffee from Target for years."

"I have had the same Mr coffee for at least ten years and it works fine."

"I'm a big fan of my espresso maker called Mr. Coffee."

"My Mr coffee has worked forever."

"Mr. Coffee 5 cup Coffee Machine. Shits good"

"The super cheap 5-cup coffee makers at Walmart."

"Mr. coffee. Cheap and makes a great cup."

"I bought a $12 Mr Coffee and it’s shockingly a tank."

#17

Pour Over

4.7

(9)

"I use a pour over for up to twenty cups for having guests."

"I strongly recommend learning the pour over method."

"Pour over and an electric kettle."

"Personally I just do pour overs."

"Get a glass pour over, bean grinder, and electric kettle."

"Pour over coffee. Just so much better."

"Pour over. Electric kettle."

"I also like my pour over for weekend coffee."

"Cheap set up. Easy."

#18

Bodum

4.6

(9)

"All you need is hot water and 4 minutes. Perfect cup of coffee."

"French press is ideal and convenient for starting with coffee."

"I use my Bodum all the time with paper filters and I love it."

"Https://www.bodum.com/de/de/1908-01-java"

"Bodum French Press."

"Bodum French press"

"I would get another Bodum or a Chemex."

"Bodum French Press."

"A pour over cone. Keep it simple or nerd out on it, but either way they make good coffee."

#19

Melitta

4.1

(9)

"It's an absolute bargain (about £60). Makes a decent consistent brew."

"Melitta Epour pours the water evenly and has a removable water tank."

"I prefer pour-over and am happy using a ceramic carafe and ceramic cone from Melitta."

"Melitta"

"Id get something that takes Melitta grocery store style wedge filters."

"On that note, I do like the Melitta filters."

"I'd recommend a plastic V60 or Melitta dripper with paper filters."

"The best thing for your needs may just be a plastic or ceramic Melitta cone brewer."

"I haven't got a word to say on this, I'm using a Melitta Aromaboy."

#20

Zojirushi

4.6

(8)

"Love my zojirushi 5 cup makes quality coffee and about $100."

"I've had a Zojirushi pour over coffee maker since 2020 and i can fully vouch for its quality."

"Been happy for years with my zojirushi."

"Had a Zojirushi for a good 12 years before the handle cracked in a move."

"It makes fantastic coffee and has only ever malformed due to user error."

"Zojirushi 5 cup for the win."

"I absolutely love my Zojirushi coffee maker."

"Makes a fantastic unit, all Japanese internals, quality insulated carafe."

#21

Nespresso

4.3

(8)

"I usually go to my Nespresso machine in the mornings before work."

"Have had mine for over 6 years, used daily. PERFECT."

"I have a Nespresso machine (that I still love) that I used to use daily, but now 9.99 times out of 10 I use my $5 French press."

"If you can absorb the cost, Nespresso pods"

"I went too deep into coffee and came back deciding on nespresso pod machine and an aeropress."

"Nespresso is a great convenience option"

"It’s expensive up front but if you defray costs from buying coffee at Starbucks, etc. it actually pays for itself within a few months."

"I love my Nespresso Vertuo machine."

#22

V60

4.7

(7)

"We just do a pour over setup. All you need is a kettle, V60, filters (or buy a reusable one), and a pot."

"I recently got a plastic V60 and I *really* love it."

"V60. Hands down."

"A V60 and a pouring kettle."

"French press, V60 (for pour over), Phin Filter (for Vietnamese coffee), Moka pot."

"I strongly recommend you to play with paper filters pour overs."

#23

Ratio

4.6

(7)

"If you care at all about hot water plastic exposure, I don’t see any other option but the Ratio 6."

"I’ve really enjoyed our Ratio Eight machine"

"Love my Ratio 6"

"We have the Ratio 8 and love it."

"I have the Ratio Eight. Expensive, but I like the fact there’s no plastic at all but also makes good coffee."

"Check out a Ratio Six."

"The Ratio 6 is great for smaller batches."

#24

Cuisinart

4.5

(6)

"Cuisinart just came out with one! I’ve been looking, too and found this to brew a carafe of drip coffee (10 or 12 cups) plus does Kpods AND nespresso original line pods."

"It's great! I’ve had mine over 5 years and it’s still going strong!!"

"It's very easy to use and makes a good cup of coffee every morning."

"I have a Cuisinart with a k-cup side and a thermal carafe side. I’ve had it 5 years with no troubles."

"Basic, reliable, and won't break the bank."

"Cuisinart."

#25

XBloom

4.3

(6)

"If money is no object, highly recommend Xbloom Studio. We really love it."

"I love my Xbloom. 3 different people in the house use it daily."

"If you don’t own a scale and grinder then xbloom studio since it has all the necessary components for brewing coffee."

"I'm loving mine and just might have to buy one. Pour over is great, but I love being lazy and having a cup that is 90% as good with 90% less work."

"The XBloom Studio is getting lots of praise."

"Grinder, brewer and scales all in one."

#26

Behmor

4.8

(5)

"I just bought a Behmor brazen that I'm very happy with."

"The best automatic coffee maker."

"Really like the Behmor."

"Is an excellent auto brewer."

"Behmor Brazen does a really good two cup."

#27

Braun

4.6

(5)

"I use a Braun, it was about $100 US five years ago. Very happy with it."

"They're simple, with very little to go wrong. Also not expensive."

"Braun. 20 years."

"Braun Brewsense makes good coffee. It’s fast and coffee is hot."

"They make pretty good coffee for the cheap machines they are."

#28

Clever Dripper

5.0

(4)

"I’ve been using a Clever Dripper for about 4-5 years now. Love it. Easy to use, easy to clean, makes great coffee."

"Clever Dripper"

"Get a Clever Dripper if you want to use paper filters."

"Clever Dripper."

#29

Hario V60

4.8

(4)

"Hario V60 and a Cuisinart kettle with temp presets."

"Just get a Hario v60, they're like 20 bucks."

"A Stainless Steel Hario V60 is hard to beat.. and relatively impossible to destroy."

"V60 pour over."

#30

Baratza

4.8

(4)

"Set coarseness anywhere between 10-20 (experiment) with recent beans from a roaster."

"Baratza Encore is a good option for a grinder."

"Baratza Encore is simple but effective."

"Reliable grinder for a good cup of coffee."

#31

Gaggia

4.5

(4)

"I have a gaggia classic pro and it is the best pro-consumer level espresso machine for your budget."

"Gaggia or breville for espresso based drinks"

"The Gaggia Classic is a fabulous little espresso machine."

"For about $600 you can buy a decent espresso machine."

#32

Stainless Steel

5.0

(3)

"I have a stainless steel french press. I switched to it after the second glass one broke."

"Stainless steel French press, moka pot, or aeropress"

"I have a stainless steel french press. I switched to it after the second glass one broke."

#33

Keurig

3.3

(4)

"I love that I can make both a full pot and single serve coffee with my Keurig."

"Keurig (or anything that accepts a k cup) is an affordable option if you want: - reusable single serve machine."

"Got a keurig from goodwill for like $10."

"Definitely NOT Keurig."

#34

Rancilio

4.3

(3)

"Rancilio Silvia is a great espresso machine."

"If you can find a used one, the Rancilio Silvia is a great espresso machine that can be easily modded to add a PID or smart features."

"[Rancilio Silvia](https://www.ranciliogroup.com/rancilio/silvia/)."

#35

Percolator

4.3

(3)

"I have an all stainless and glass percolator that will outlast me."

"Percolator is the easy solution."

"I use a percolator. A non-electric one."

#36

Eureka

4.0

2.0

(1)

"I'd stay away."

#67

Black + Decker

2.0

(1)

"My Black + Decker drip machine always leaves a plastic taste, no matter how much I clean it."

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