17 Best Coffee Makers of 2024 to Get You Through the Day (2024)

Coffee lovers rejoice! Whether your days are powered by caffeine or you’re a decaf type, you’ll appreciate having one of the best coffee makers in your kitchen. And fortunately, there are plenty of options on the market to fit your preference.

Whether you prefer a single cup brewed right into your travel mug or a full carafe or pot, the options are practically endless. Lots of the machines highlighted on this list even have extra special features, like a thermal carafe that keeps coffee warm without a hot plate, a built-in milk frother, or smart features that allow you to program your coffee maker the night before from your smartphone. Prefer a built-in coffee grinder, leaning towards coffee grounds you can just scoop into the filter basket, or perhaps a model that lets you grind on some days and scoop on others? We’ve got you covered.

We tested the leading coffee makers–drip, combination coffee/espresso machines, pour-overs, and French presses to find out which ones truly deserve the distinction when making a perfect cup of coffee, barista-style cappuccino, or latte. Ahead, read our thorough reviews and find out which coffee maker is right for you.

Shop our top picks:

• Best Overall Coffee Maker: OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker
• Best Overall (Runner-Up): OXO 12-Cup Coffee Maker
• Best Splurge: De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Coffee and Espresso Machine
• Best Budget: Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Thermal Programmable Coffee Maker
• Best Multifunctional Coffee Maker: Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System
• Best Single Serve: Keurig® K-Duo Plus™ Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker
• Best Brew Settings: Breville Precision Brewer Thermal Coffee Maker

Best Overall Coffee Maker: OXO Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 15" x 8.3" x 17.2"
• Brewing capacity: 9 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

I test a lot of coffee makers and usually rotate them out every quarter. However, I must admit that the stainless steel Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker always spends more than its fair share of time on my countertop. I love the look of it, and although the coffee machine is roughly the same height and width as the average coffee maker, it’s only 6.5 inches in depth, so it doesn’t take up much room on a surface. I also love the unique conical shape, but if it’s too modern for your taste, the company also makes a more traditional-looking eight-cup coffee maker.

If you don’t like punching a bunch of buttons and dials, you’ll love this drip coffee maker because it has a single button for setting the time, programming the timer, starting the coffee maker, and selecting the quantity (two to four cups or five to nine cups). The display shows the time and the brew status. When the coffee is ready, the freshness timer will start and count up to 60 minutes. I’m a fan of stainless-steelcarafes, and this one has a double-wall stainless-steel thermal carafe to ensure hot coffee for a long time. For those who can’t wait on a full pot of coffee to brew, there’s a pause and pour feature: When you remove the carafe before the brew time, the cycle will automatically pause for 60 seconds, so you can pour a cup of coffee and then place the carafe back in place for it to continue brewing.

Another neat feature: Inside of the coffee pot there is a removable silicone mixing tube that blends the coffee while it brews. The Oxo Brew 9-Cup, which is a Specialty Coffee Association certified home brewer, uses a rainmaker showerhead that evenly disperses water over the coffee grounds—and this contributes to better flavor extraction. It also has temperature-control brewing to keep coffee between 197.6 and 204.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The Oxo Brew 9-Cup is the perfect drip coffee maker and consistently provides a delicious cup of joe without a lot of fuss.

Pros:

• SCA Certification
• Simple controls
• Pause and pour feature
• Rainmaker showerhead
• Thermal carafe keeps coffee hot
• Internal mixing tube in carafe

Cons:

• Water tank isn’t removable

Best Overall (Runner-Up): OXO 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Podless Single Serve Function

• Dimensions: 12.25" x 8" x 14.5"
• Brewing capacity: 12 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

We love the Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker for its simplicity, but we love the new Oxo-12 Cup Coffee Maker because it’s anything but simple. Oxo packed as many features into this model as possible—and we’re certainly not complaining. For starters, as a stainless-steel 12-cup brewer, it has the largest brewing capacity of any of the three Oxo coffee makers. But it’s designed to brew a variety of serving sizes. In fact, there’s a small filter basket for brewing two- to four-cup servings, and a large filter basket for brewing 5 to 12 cup servings. So you can choose to brew a pot or carafe of rich tasting coffee or brew directly into a travel mug before you run out the door.

And since the single-serve option is podless (instead using ground coffee), this cuts down on waste. The SCA-certified coffee maker also uses a rainmaker showerhead to evenly distribute water over the grounds and provide an integrated bloom cycle for the best flavor extraction. In addition, it keeps water at the perfect brew temperature. When brewing large batches of coffee, the thermal carafe keeps the coffee warm (actually hot) without the need for a hot plate.

Pros:

• Programmable
• SCA-Certified
• Brews from 2 to 12 cups
• Brew directly into a mug or cup
• Thermal carafe

Cons:

• Bulky compared to other OXO models

Best Splurge: De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Coffee and Espresso Machine

• Dimensions: 9.3" x 16.9" x 13.7"
• Brewing capacity: 60 ounces
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

If you have the money and the countertop space, the De’Longhi Dinamica Plus Coffee and Espresso Machine is a gloriously advanced appliance that takes coffee making to another level. The bean hopper has a 10.5-ounce capacity, and the integrated burr grinder has 13 settings–although I also have the option to use pre-ground coffee. There’s also a large 3.5-inch touch screen color display that includes both icons and text.

I can select from 16 one-touch coffee drinks, including regular coffee, iced coffee, lattes, espresso, cappuccino, and flat white. Almost everything can be adjusted, including the volume and strength, and these preferences can also be saved. The LatteCrema System textures the milk to delectably creamy consistency—and there’s an auto self-cleaning function that makes it easy to keep the milk from clogging. By connecting to the app, it’s also easy to personalize settings and view helpful videos on how to perfect my coffee drinks.

Pros:

• Burr grinder with 13 adjustable settings
• Uses coffee beans and ground coffee
• Colorful touchscreen display
• Connects to smartphone
• LatteCrema system
• Removable water tank

Cons:

• Expensive

Best Budget: Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Thermal Programmable Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 10.79" x 12.36" x 15.98"
• Brewing capacity: 10 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

For just under $100, The Mr. Coffee 10 Cup Thermal Programmable Coffee Maker provides an excellent product that’s designed to compete with higher-end models. Before even using the machine, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the stainless-steel finish provides a modern look. The stainless-steel carafe in a $100 coffee maker was another nice feature that’s usually reserved for more expensive machines (they can keep coffee hot for hours without the need for a hot plate). The water reservoir can be removed, which makes it easier to fill and clean.

The coffee maker also has other features that make it more than just a basic machine. For example, it’s programmable and can be set to start anytime within a 24-hour time frame. There’s also an auto pause feature, which is great for anyone who wants to grab a cup of coffee before the brew cycle is complete. The strong brew feature can even make more intense coffee if desired, and the freshness timer keeps track of how much time has passed since the coffee was brewed.

Pros:

• Economically priced
• Stainless steel thermal carafe
• Auto pause
• Strong brew feature
• Removable water tank

Cons:

• Carafe neck is small

Best Multifunctional Coffee Maker: Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System

• Dimensions: 11.39" x 9.13" x 15.54"
• Brewing capacity: 12 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

Another top pick is the multifunctional Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System. When unpacking it, I was surprised to discover so many parts and accessories. The first thing I noticed was the Ninja pod adapter on top, which is used to brew pods. However, removing the pod adapter revealed the brew basket for coffee grounds. After inserting the coffee grounds, the brewer lid is pulled forward until it closes, and it was hard to tell that the adapter was ever there. The digital control panel displays a variety of functions. On the right side of the panel are the choices for brew style: classic, rich, over ice, or specialty. The programmable digital clock is located in the center, surrounded by the eight brew volumes to choose from, ranging from a small cup (eight ounces) up to a full carafe.

The intelligent hot plate is set to remain on for two hours, but the time can be changed to remain on for up to four. The coffee maker has a hot water mode with a separate water line. There’s a dial on the left side of the machine, and when you turn it on the control panel displays a water temperature button and two options: hot and boil. As if those aren’t enough features, the coffee maker also has an integrated milk frother. A glass carafe is included, but there’s also a single-serve cup platform for a smaller cup of coffee. The Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System is a jack of all trades that provides a lot of versatility for coffee drinkers.

Pros:

• Uses pods and ground coffee
• Four brew styles and fold away milk froth feature
• Supports various cups sizes
• Removable water tank

Cons:

• Glass carafe

Best Single Serve: Keurig K-Duo Plus™ Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 7.68" x 15.88" x 14.9"
• Brewing capacity: 12 cups
• Descaling indicator: No
• Programmable: Yes

The Keurig K-Duo Plus Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker is very versatile for a single-serve coffee maker. For starters, it has a multiposition removable water tank that can be placed on the right, left, or back of the machine. Plus, the coffee maker is programmable, so the auto brew can be set up to 24 hours in advance.

With many Keurig coffee makers, you only have the option of brewing single serve coffee using K-cup pods. And if there’s another caffeine aficionado in your household who prefers their joe from a carafe, they’ll need to use another coffee maker. However, the K-Duo Plus also comes with a thermal carafe (designed to keep coffee hot). The option to brew either a single serving or a carafe and to use K-cup pods or ground coffee provides the level of variety that made it a no-brainer for me when deciding which Keurig model to get.

The K-Duo Plus can brew 6, 8, 10 or 12 cups of drip coffee, and 6, 8, 10, and 12 ounces of single-serve coffee. There’s also a strong brew button that I can select when I want bolder, more intense coffee, and the auto pause feature (which I never use) allows the brew cycle to be stopped mid-cycle to pour a cup of coffee.

Pros:

• Removable multiposition water tank
• Uses both coffee grounds and K-cup pods
• Brews into thermal carafe or coffee mug
• Pause and pour feature

Cons:

• No descaling alert

Best Brew Settings: Breville Precision Brewer Thermal Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 14" x 9" x 16"
• Brewing capacity: 60 ounces
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

The Breville Precision Brewer Thermal in brushed stainless steel is another high-quality and programmable coffee maker that makes a superb cup of joe. It’s a great choice for one of the best drip coffee makers. The 60-ounce coffee maker has two brew baskets: One is wide and has a flat bottom (for larger amounts of coffee), and the other one is smaller and cone-shaped (for smaller quantities). Although the water reservoir isn’t removable, it’s surprisingly wide, eliminating any concern about spilling water all over the place, as some of us are prone to do when distracted. Another nice touch is that the reservoir measures water in both ounces and cups, in addition to having line indicators for a cup, half a carafe, and a whole carafe. I tend to brew between 16 and 20 ounces, and when it’s less than 20 ounces, the Breville Precision Brewer is intuitive enough to notice this, and then it automatically adjusts the brew settings to ensure that I’m getting a robust flavor.

The coffee brewer has simple functions: one dial, one start and cancel button, and an LCD screen. There are several brew settings to choose from: fast, gold, strong, over ice, cold brew, and My Brew. When using the My Brew setting, the coffee can be customized by bloom time (from 30 to 60 seconds), brew temp (between 197 to 204 degrees is recommended), and flow rate (slow, medium, fast). When the brew cycle has finished, the clock displays the time since brewed.

Pros:

• Various brew options including over ice and cold brew
• Dual filter baskets
• Thermal carafe
• SCA certified brewer

Cons:

• Water tank isn’t removable

Best Coffee Maker with Espresso Capabilities: De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Coffee and Espresso Maker

• Dimensions: 9.44" x 14.17" x 17.32"
• Brewing capacity: 8 ounces/60 ounce water tank
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

If you want to hone your barista skills, impress your friends and family members, and spend less time at the coffee shop, consider the De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Coffee and Espresso Machine. Not only does it brew delicious coffee, but the high-quality machine can also make espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato, over ice, and customized latte. The machine can also dispense hot water for hot chocolate and tea. The LatteCrema System technology uses a manual froth maker to create textured art, and the frother can be used with regular milk and alternative milks.

In addition, the coffee and espresso maker has a conical burr grinder with 13 settings, but it can be bypassed to use ground coffee instead to make a pot or cup of coffee. Even though the programmable coffee and espresso machine has a lot of functions, using it was a breeze. That’s because of the color touch icons on the top of the coffee brewer.

Pros:

• Coffee and espresso maker
• Uses coffee beans and ground coffee
• Built-in burr grinder
• Adjustable manual frother

Cons:

• Only makes a single cup of coffee at a time

Best Pour-Over: Chemex Pour-Over 8-Cup Glass Coffeemaker

• Dimensions: 6.4" x 9.6" x 13"
• Brewing capacity: 40 ounces
• Descaling indicator: N/A
• Programmable: N/A

While Ratio’s excellent coffee maker mimics the pour-over process, the Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffeemaker does it best—and at a fraction of the cost. Some people swear that you haven’t had coffee until you’ve had pour-over. That’s because you can control every aspect of the brewing process. However, Chemex makes coffee-making as simple as it can get—no buttons or levers to fiddle with.

The aesthetically-pleasing coffee maker is made of a hand blown borosilicate glass that’s designed to be stronger than regular glass and also nonporous, so it won’t absorb odors and residue. The glass has a pour spout, wood collar (or handle), and leather tie. But even though there are no buttons to push, you won’t be blindly making coffee. On the front is a belly button mark at the halfway point, and collar bottom marks at the carafe point to guide you.

Pros:

• Space-saving
• Full control of the brewing process
• Easy to make coffee anywhere
• Elegant hourglass design
• Doesn’t have to be descaled
• Great price

Cons:

• Can’t keep coffee hot as long as other coffee makers

Best French Press: Espro P7

• Dimensions: 6.7" x 10.1" x 3.8"
• Brewing capacity: 32 ounces
• Descaling indicator: N/A
• Programmable: N/A

If you want a portable coffee maker that you can use anywhere or you just like the idea of being totally in control of the brewing process for the perfect cup of coffee, the Espro P7 French Press is for you. It requires no electricity, just hot water and coffee grounds. After mixing the two, it needs to sit for four minutes before pressing the plunger. And unlike many French press options that leave a lot of grinds in the coffee, the Espro P7 uses dual micro filters to keep sludge out for a great taste every time. (And although this is an article on the best coffee makers, it also makes great tea!)

Made of stainless steel with double wall insulation (and an insulated lid), the device can keep coffee hot for hours. The stainless steel is also shatterproof, making it a durable choice. The Espro P7 is available in both 32-ounce and 18-ounce sizes and in several colors, including polished stainless steel, Aegean blue, brushed stainless steel, cranberry, matte black, and matte white.

Pros:

• Doesn’t require electricity
• Durable design that’s easy to use
• Several color choices
• Keeps grit out

Cons:

• Expensive for a French press

More of The Best Coffee Makers We’ve Tried

While the rest of the machines on this list don’t necessarily fit a precise label of their own, they’ve still got our stamp of approval. In fact, we think serious coffee connoisseurs will love the Ratio Eight Coffee Maker, which can mimic the rich flavor of handmade pour-over coffee. And if your kitchen has a retro design scheme, our pick from Illy will easily fit your vibe. Shop those picks and more of the best coffee makers you can buy below:

Ratio Eight Matte Stainless Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 9" x 14" x 13.5"
• Brewing capacity: 8 cups
• Descaling indicator: No
• Programmable: No

Available in several shades and trims, the Ratio Eight is one of the coolest looking coffee makers I’ve seen. But it’s not just good-looking, this coffee maker is also designed to function like a drip coffee maker that mimics the depth of flavor of handmade pour-over coffee, and it does so quite well (giving your favorite coffee shop some serious competition).

Made with hand-assembled premium materials, the Ratio Eight coffee maker consists of precision-machine aluminum, a handblown borosilicate glass carafe and supply lines, hardwood, and a stainless steel showerhead. You can also get the model with the thermal carafe (although it’s almost $200 more). The power cord is detachable, which made it easy to store on my countertop, and, though it looks complex, it’s really easy to operate. Touch one button to turn it on, and that’s all you’ll need to do until the coffee is ready. The coffee maker goes through a sequence of phases: bloom, brew, and ready. Each phase is illuminated on the side of the coffee maker, so you always know what’s going on.

Water is delivered at or very close to 200 degrees, which is considered the perfect temperature for brewing coffee, and the high-quality coffee machine has sensors that adjust the brewing time based on the amount of water. The carafe comes with a custom stainless steel filter but can also be used with Chemex paper filters. I love pour-over coffee, but not the hassle involved, and one of my favorite features on this coffee maker is that it lets me see and smell the brewing process without having to manually brew the coffee.

Pros:

• Impress the heck out of your friends
• Stainless steel spiral showerhead
• Bloom cycle
• Customize colors and hardwood

Cons:

• Expensive, and the model with a thermal carafe is even more expensive.
• Water tank is not removable.

Illy X1 Anniversary ESE Pod & Ground Coffee Machine

• Dimensions: 9.75" x 10.25" x 13"
• Brewing capacity: 34 ounces
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

The Illy X1 Anniversary ESE & Ground Espresso Machine has a semi-retro, semi-futuristic design, which makes it look like it could blend in on the set of a ’70s sitcom or on The Jetsons. Admittedly, the cartoon aired decades ago, but their aesthetic is emblematic of how they imagined the future would look. This fun little machine also has old-fashioned knobs for adjusting the machine’s temperature, programming volumes, etc., and the display shows the temperature as a dial, along with various other icons.

The stainless-steel coffee maker can use both ground coffee and compostable ESE (easy serving espresso) pods, providing two different ways to make coffee. It has a single filter, double filter, and filter holder, plus it can be used with espresso cups and coffee mugs as well. Other features, like the ergonomic handle and water level indicator on the front, add to the retro design and ease of use. The steam wand can be used to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and is also able to dispense hot water for tea, soup, and hot chocolate. The machine heats up fast and produces a rich, smooth, and balanced cup. Stylish color choices include stainless steel, red, and black.

Pros:

• Cool, retro design
• Uses grounds and pods
• Eco mode heats up quickly
• 18-bar pump pressure

Cons:

• Expensive

Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima Matte Black & Glossy

• Dimensions: 7.4" x 16" x 12.4"
• Brewing capacity: 18-ounce carafe
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: No

The Nespresso Vertuo Lattissima can brew a variety of sizes, including espresso, double espresso, gran lungo, mug, XL (12 ounces) and an 18-ounce carafe. In addition to one-touch coffee and espresso brewing, the user-friendly machine has three different one-touch buttons for making cappuccino, latte macchiato, and hot foam. Regarding the Vertuo Lattissima’s capacity, it has a 54-ounce water tank, 15-ounce milk jug, and the used capsule compartment can hold 10 small capsules or six large ones.

Luckily, for having such generous containers, the machine doesn’t take up much space, and the matte black and glossy design looks stylish on any countertop (though it’s also available in white). The machine only uses Nespresso Vertuo capsules, but this line of capsules is extensive and includes such blends as roasted hazelnut, sweet vanilla, golden caramel, and rich chocolate.

Pros:

• Connect to the Nespresso app
• Various coffee and espresso sizes
• Milk carafe
• Generous used capsule container

Cons:

• Must use Vertuo capsules

Wolf Gourmet Programmable 10-Cup Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 10.83" x 9.06" x 14.38"
• Brewing capacity: 10 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

The Wolf Gourmet Coffee Maker not only has those iconic red knobs (which can be swapped out for black or stainless steel options instead), but it also offers the level of quality and precise temperature control that you would expect from Wolf. Full disclosure, the coffee maker matches my Wolf Countertop Oven and also my Wolf Griddle, Stand Mixer, and Knife Set, so I’m obviously a fan of their kitchen appliances—and not just because of the matching hardware. It’s made of stainless steel, and the carafe is made of thermal stainless steel to keep your coffee warm. Since the basket loads from the front, there’s no issue with bumping into the upper cabinets.

The coffee maker has two knobs and an LED display panel. The mode-select bezel on the top knob is for choosing between manual, Accu-Brew, or clean mode, and the actual knob controls the brew strength when in Accu-Brew mode.

When in Accu-Brew mode, the scale ensures that I’m adding the right amount of coffee. Here’s how it works: I set the desired number of cups to brew, add water, and select brew strength. Next, I add coffee to the filter basket until the scale icon appears on the LED panel. If I doesn’t appear, I haven’t added enough coffee to match my selections. If I happen to add too much coffee, the display will flash bars over the top of the scale until I either remove the sufficient amount of coffee grounds or add more water to make the calculation correct.

The bottom knob is used to set the clock, program the coffee cycle, and choose the cup quantity. In addition to displaying the time, the panel shows the coffee scale, brewing status, and time since brew (up to an hour), and it also reminds me to change the water filter. The water reservoir is detachable for easy filling and cleaning, and there’s a detachable water filter (in case your tap water is less than desirable). Wolf does a perfect job of extracting just the right amount of flavor for a quality coffee-drinking experience, and that’s why it’s one of the best drip coffee makers.

Pros:

• Removable water tank
• Iconic, swappable knobs
• Thermal carafe
• Adjustable brew strength
• Auto pause
• Rainmaker showerhead

Cons:

• Pricey

Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 8.5" x 16.3" x 12.5"
• Brewing capacity: 12 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

A coffee maker with a built-in grinder? Yes, please! I love experimenting with various types of freshly roasted coffee beans (light, medium, and dark), and the Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker has an integrated grinder with stainless steel burrs. The grinder can hold up to half a pound of coffee beans, the six adjustable settings let me choose the right strength depending on the coffee bean, and I can look at the screen to view grind time and grind settings. However, I can turn the grinder off when I want to brew ground coffee.

The Breville Grind Control Coffee Maker uses a 12-cup thermal carafe,but it also accommodates various other sizes as well. For example, I can brew directly into a coffee cup or a travel mug using the intuitive controls, and the latter is quite convenient when I’m about to leave the home—not to mention that it eliminates the need to wash the carafe. The coffee maker has a soft-opening swing-out door that houses the coffee basket and filter. This makes it easy to fill and clean the basket. There’s also a brew pause feature (20 seconds) for pouring a cup of coffee in the middle of the brew cycle.

Pros:

• Built-in grinder
• Can also use ground coffee
• Thermal carafe

Cons:

• Water carafe is not removable.

Bonavita Connoisseur 8-Cup Performance Coffee Brewer

• Dimensions: 12.2" x 12.4" x 6.8"
• Brewing capacity: 8 cups
• Descaling indicator: No
• Programmable: No

This petite pick is another one of the best drip coffee makers we’ve tested—and it’s indisputable proof that good things really do come in small packages. The Bonavita Connoisseur 8-Cup Performance coffee brewer is a compact coffee maker that’s simple, beautiful, and makes great tasting coffee. There are no LED screens and no buttons, except for the power button. This ensures a consistently good brewing experience without jumping through a lot of hoops. There’s an optional pre-infusion mode that pauses the showerhead and gives the grounds more time to bloom. You’ll know when this mode has been enabled because you’ll see a flashing light and hear two beeps.

The Bonavita Connoisseur has a detachable filter basket, and the water tank has a generous opening to make it easy to pour water without spilling it. And the lid on the stainless steel thermal carafe has a lever to control the amount of coffee being poured from the drip machine.

Pros:

• SCA Certified
• Thermal carafe
• Simple operation
• Rainmaker showerhead

Cons:

• Water tank not removable

Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffee Maker

• Dimensions: 8.13" x 15.5" x 9.98"
• Brewing capacity: 12 cups
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: Yes

Cuisinart makes a variety of coffee makers, and the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Coffee Maker is a more budget-conscious option that’s still packed with features. I love this model because the half-pound bean hopper has a sealed lid, which keeps the coffee beans fresh. I can just fill the hopper up and they remain fresh for several days until I use the burr grinder again. There’s also an auto-rinse feature when cleaning, which prevents any coffee grounds from entering the brew basket. When I want to use ground coffee, I can turn the coffee grinder feature off.

The machine uses a showerhead to evenly distribute water over the coffee, and it has three flavor strengths: bold, extra bold, and regular. It also has a brew pause feature for interrupting the brew cycle for 20 seconds to grab a cup of coffee. In addition, the convenient “Empty” warning will flash on the LCD screen if the filter basket has not been emptied since the last brew cycle.

Pros:

• Built-in coffee grinder
• Sealed bean hopper
• Can use ground coffee
• Auto-rinse

Cons:

• Water tank is not removable and is rather slim
• Glass carafe

L’OR Barista Coffee and Espresso Machine

• Dimensions: 4.3" x 5.11" x 15.7"
• Brewing capacity: 40 ounces
• Descaling indicator: Yes
• Programmable: No

If you use capsules or pods, you know that their quality can make or break your coffee. The L’OR Barista Coffee and Espresso Machine uses an extensive selection of flavors and blends for both coffee and espresso–and the machine can automatically detect the capsule size and adapt the volume. Some of the coffee capsule options include Chateau Blend, Le Tigre, Provocateur, Vanilla, Bonjour, and Decaf. Espresso capsules include Profondo, Columbia, Forza, Ristretto, Onyx, Estremo, Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla, and Papua New Guinea. (And trying out the different varieties was quite an enjoyable task.)

The machine itself has a compact design, and the sleek matte black finish and gold text add a stylish touch. The L’OR Barista is also easy to use: There’s a power button, and then three buttons for small, medium, and large cups of coffee or espresso. The machine has 19 high pressure bars and makes a layer of smooth crema on the top of every cup of coffee or espresso, while the double spout feature even allows me to make two cups of coffee at one time. The water tank is also removable for easy filling and cleaning.

Pros:

• Thick crema
• Two capsule sizes
• Also compatible with Nespresso Original capsules
• Removable water tank

Cons:

• Only uses capsules

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