Coffee Maker reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 750 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 47 posts to rank the best Coffee Maker brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BuyItForLife, r/JamesHoffmann, r/pourover, r/CoffeePH, r/homeowners. Top-rated brands include Moccamaster (4.9/5), AeroPress (4.9/5), Technivorm (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews750
Subreddits24
Posts47
Brands57
Products59
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#1
Moccamaster
4.9
(118)
"Been using our Moccamaster daily for 6 years and it just doesn’t miss. Fully recommended"
"My mocca makes coffee almost exactly the same as my pourovers that’s why I love it so much."
"We’ve done blind taste tests between proper pour-overs and coffee brewed in a moccamaster. Nearly indistinguishable with most coffees."
"Moccamaster is what I use and love it."
"I recently bought a Moccamaster KBGV and a Ratio 4. I love both of them and they brew comparably great coffee."
"Moccamaster is a solid choice. Mine is 7 years old."
"I have the Moccamaster and love it."
"Moccamaster!"
"If it’s all batch brewing I would say moccamaster. If you want to play around with single cup brewing and REALLY dialing things in, the Aiden is great."
"I love my moccamaster KBTS. Not sure how you would determine the "best" drip coffee maker, but I love it dearly and it makes an amazing cup of coffee."
#2
AeroPress
4.9
(86)
"An aeropress is the cheapest/ easiest way to brew great coffee."
"+1 for the Aeropress. IMO there’s not much compromise in the quality department once you find a recipe you like."
"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."
#3
Technivorm
4.9
(51)
"Seconding the Technivorm which makes fast, hot, consistent coffee. It's the best electric drip coffee maker."
"Technivorm Moccamaster, Oxo Brew, or the Bonavita Connoisseur."
"Go for one with a thermal carafe. Thermal carafes are such a better experience and convenience."
"The simple answer is going to be the classic Technivorm Moccamaster. It's been around forever and is just dead simple, reliable, and consistent."
"Techni Vorm - Moccamaster Looks great, works great, no frills, lasts for fucking ever."
"We like the technivorm moccamaster. There’s even a subreddit about it! r/moccamaster"
"Technivorm Mokamaster. It’s really quality unit and makes excellent, consistent, coffee and will continue to do with for YEARS."
"Technivorn Moccamaster. Hand built in the Netherlands. I’ve had mine for 10 years. Awesome machine."
"I still swear by my technivorm but there’s a lot of options out there."
"Technivorm Moccamaster is widely considered the gold standard of drip machines."
#4
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."
#5
Chemex
4.8
(33)
"Chemex. All glass, dishwasher safe, takes 2 minutes max, and the coffee tastes amazing."
"I’ve used a chemex now for almost 4 years and will never go back! It’s the absolute best."
"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"
#6
Bunn
4.8
(33)
"My wife and I enjoy a lot of coffee. We use an actual commercial style Bunn coffeemaker. You can buy them online."
"You will need a reliable commercial coffee brewer that can handle large volumes while being easy to maintain."
"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."
#7
Breville
4.6
(34)
"For drip, I'm really enjoying the Breville (Sage) Precision Brewer Thermal."
"I’ve had a Breville precision coffee maker for the last 5 years and highly recommend it."
"Breville precision brewer. Can make 1-12 cups of coffee. Also supports a pour over attachment which is quite nice for single brews."
"I love our Breville. Going on 5 years of daily use."
"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."
#8
Hario
4.7
(26)
"My Hario Switch currently brews the best cup. It's simply outstanding."
"I really love my Hario V60 switch."
"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."
#9
Fellow
4.4
(27)
"You won’t be disappointed by Aiden."
"I absolutely love my Aiden, coupled with the brew profile creator and a decent grinder (in my case an Ode) I've been getting some incredible cups."
"Aiden hands down. such a great machine with so much versatility"
"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."
#10
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."
#12
Bialetti
4.7
(21)
"I switched to a stainless steel moka pot this year and love it."
"+1 for bialetti. I use their moka pot and create americanos."
"Bialetti 100%
Imo makes stronger, more rich coffee than a Chemex and you don’t need any filters"
"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."
#13
Ninja
4.3
(18)
"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."
"For under a hundred bucks I bought a ninja that I'm pretty happy with."
"Ninja luxe has gotten great reviews"
"Ninja is pretty excellent"
#14
OXO
4.3
(16)
"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."
"I have an OXO which makes really good coffee and its simple."
"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."
#15
Jura
4.9
(14)
"Jura is simply great"
"Honestly just buy a Jura and never look back again."
"I bought my wife a Jura 7 years ago for her birthday, and it's amazing."
"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."
#16
Ratio
4.4
(12)
"The Ratio Four is perfect for two people"
"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 like Ratio a lot"
"Ratio 4 is good if you want to brew small amounts"
"When my $25 Bunn kicks the bucket though, I will probably purchase a Ratio."
"I like my new ratio four, but It's probably a little too expensive for what it is."
"I have the Ratio Eight. Expensive, but I like the fact there’s no plastic at all but also makes good coffee."
#17
Mr. Coffee
4.2
(12)
"It was like 10$. 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."
#18
Nespresso
4.0
(12)
"I usually go to my Nespresso machine in the mornings before work."
"Have had mine for over 6 years, used daily. PERFECT."
"Consider a Nespresso machine for ease and quality within your budget."
"I love my Nespresso Vertuo but use it sparingly due to the high cost of pods."
"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."
#19
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."
#20
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."
#21
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."
"The Melitta Aromafresh 1 is more of a drip coffee maker, ideal for those who prefer simplicity."
#22
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."
#23
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."
#24
Behmor
4.7
(7)
"I have purchased one recently and went with the Behmor Brazen and love it."
"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"
"Behmor Brazen does a really good two cup."
#25
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."
#26
Sage
4.5
(6)
"I’ve never had any issues with the Sage (Breville) precision brewer, The Moccamaster, or the Wilfa Precision brewer."
"I now have the Sage Barista (called Breville in the US) with no plastic parts touching any liquid/anything that becomes hot. I love its coffee so much."
"Sage Precision brewer for the coffee ready by 6am in large quantities for me and the wife."
"I enjoy my Sage Precision more than Aiden and way more than Moccamaster."
"My Sage Precision Brewer is excellent. It's super easy to use, and the automatic timer is really convenient."
"The Sage Barista line is great if you want proper cafe espresso."
#27
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."
#28
Braun
4.3
(6)
"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."
"Target had one for $60 with the same capacity but it's a Braun."
#29
Clever Dripper
5.0
(5)
"For 200-300ml cups it is an excellent quick and simple solution to stand aside a new automatic machine."
"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."
#30
Oxo
4.0
(6)
"I love the Oxo 8 cup. It’s so simple to use, and it makes great coffee."
"I also have Oxo 8 cup but think it makes great coffee."
"OXO 8 cup brewer, If you want an easier single cup. OXO 9 cup if you want programming and timer."
"Still like our Oxobrew 8"
"Baratza Encore grinder for $150, and the OXO Brew 8-cup drip brewer for $200."
"Ive being using the oxo 8-cup brewer. I have mixed feelings but gets the job done."
#31
Gaggia
4.4
(5)
"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"
"My favourite is an early-2000s Gaggia Classic."
"The Gaggia Classic is a fabulous little espresso machine."
"For about $600 you can buy a decent espresso machine."
#32
Keurig
3.5
(6)
"I love that I can make both a full pot and single serve coffee with my Keurig."
"I’ve used the Mocca master for years but recently switched to a Keurig single cup with stainless steel filters."
"Keurig (or anything that accepts a k cup) is an affordable option if you want: - reusable single serve machine."
"Any kcup coffee maker."
"Got a keurig from goodwill for like $10."
"Definitely NOT Keurig."
#33
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."
#34
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."
#35
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."
#36
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."
#37
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/)."
#38
Eureka
4.0
(3)
"The Eureka grinder is a reliable choice for coffee enthusiasts, focusing on simplicity."
"Eureka grinders are known for their longevity."
"High-quality grinder that complements the espresso machine."
#39
Ceramic
5.0
(2)
"A grinder and a pour over (a ceramic one) is really all you need. Super fast and convenient too."
"Makes fantastic coffee and takes up no space, has no parts to break."
#40
Bialetti Moka Pot
5.0
(2)
"I’ve got a stainless steel Bialetti that I love."
"Get a made in Italy moka pot best coffee bialetti brand."
#41
Krups
5.0
(2)
"I have a Krups. It has is an on and off switch, and makes phenomenal coffee."
"I have had a Krups Aroma Control since 2003."
#42
Ceramic Pour Over
5.0
(2)
"We use our ceramic pour over cone."
"Not a coffeemaker, but the simplicity of a ceramic pour-over is wonderful."
#43
DeLonghi
4.5
(2)
"DeLonghi."
"Delonghi, jura."
#44
Black and Decker
4.5
(2)
"Best coffee maker l ever owned."
"Got a $20 black and decker and it’s been going strong for over 10 years"
#45
Philips
4.5
(2)
"We love our Phillips LatteGo 5400."
"We use a Philips 5400 Lattego."
#46
Delonghi
4.0
(2)
"It's sufficiently idiot-proof for the early morning fumbling, and makes great coffee once you get it dialled in."
"Been running strong for 8 years now."
#47
Stanley
4.0
(2)
"It works pretty great so far."
"I now currently use a Stanley pour over with the reusable filter as it was a gift to 'civilise my coffee making'."
#48
Wilfa
4.0
(2)
"I have tried many and appreciate the simplicity of the Wilfa performance."
"I was quite happy with my Wilfa - but now I brew v60 alwa"
#49
Hamilton Beach
3.5
(2)
"It has a timer built into it and everything!"
"I saw one at home Depot (Hamilton Beach brand) that has a 112 oz capacity."
#50
Nivona
5.0
(1)
"Nivona Cube! Absolutely love mine for coffee and espresso."
#51
De’Longhi
5.0
(1)
"De’Longhi Dinamica Plus,is one of the best coffee makers / espresso drink makers I’ve owned."
#52
Metal Pour Over Funnel
4.0
(1)
"A pour over. The Glass carafe broke so I just use the metal pour over funnel."
#53
Pour-over Carafe
4.0
(1)
"Buy whole bean coffee and get a conical burr grinder and a pour-over carafe."
#54
Zwilling
4.0
(1)
"I have a Zwilling and really like it."
#55
Kaldipress
4.0
(1)
"If she is, then a Kaldipress."
#56
Mason Jar
3.0
(1)
"I grind my own coffee beans, and then place it in a quart mason jar."
#57
Elite Gourmet
3.0
(1)
"Get a urn percolator. Amazon link provided."
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