The 22 Best Coffee Makers, According to Experts and Reviewers in 2022

Let’s raise a pinky finger to all our coffee aficionados in the house: Consider this Breville machine the Swiss Army knife of caffeinated beverages. “With a built-in coffee grinder, espresso maker, and steam wand,” it’ll have you making pro-level lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and more, says Cassandre Davilmar, founder of Lakou Cafe in Brooklyn. For a great shot of espresso, she recommends brewing a fine-ground coffee for 20 to 24 seconds. For us average joes, YouTube has some helpful guides to using this machine.

Whether you drink one cup of coffee a day, 12 cups of coffee a day, or exist somewhere in the middle, this programmable coffee maker checks off all the boxes. You can customize your brew strength to ensure that each cup of coffee is exactly how you like it. You’ll also never have to worry if you shut off the coffee maker before leaving the house again—this one automatically turns off after two hours. It’s easy to see why this option is considered one of the best coffee makers out there.

This iconic Italian model is “most likely the coffee maker your grandma had in the kitchen,” says Casey Wojtalewicz, founder of Canyon Coffee in LA. It’s stuck around for a reason! A moka pot is simple to use, comes in a range of sizes (to suit your work from home needs), and brews rich, aromatic coffee in minutes by passing boiling water through ground coffee. The key to not burning your batch—which the moka pot is infamous for—is to stay close by. Once you hear the coffee percolating, Wojtalewicz recommends turning the heat to medium or low to let the process finish. Add more hot water for an Americano or steamed milk for a cappuccino.

Margo Sivin, barista and former coffee lead at Dig Inn, loves objects that are both functional and beautiful and says this glass Chemex is “literally a work of art.” Like other pour-over methods, Sivin finds Chemex to deliver coffee that’s smooth and lighter in the body than, say, a French press. She opts for the eight-cup size, which is “perfect for two on a slow Sunday,” and she uses beans that are ground to “about the coarseness of table salt.”

While you can only make a max of three single cups of coffee at a time with this lightweight device, “you can brew just about any kind of coffee; strong Americano-style beverages or iced coffee or just a regular old filter brew,” says Oodie Taliaferro, president of the Austin Coffee Collective. With plenty of variables to play with—like switching up “the coffee-to-water ratio, grind setting, inverted versus normal setting, and water temperature”—you’re sure to produce a great cup quickly, Wojtalewicz agrees. 

The brand also prides itself on creating grit-free brews thanks to a full submersion method that extracts the coffee through micro-filters. Science! As for which types of coffee work best in an AeroPress, Wojtalewicz likes “bright, floral” blends for a “really nice tea-like experience.” And if you’re looking to take the Aeropress on the go, the brand also sells a slightly smaller version, called the AeroPress Go, that campers and backpackers love. 

With over 37,000 highly rated Amazon reviews, there’s no doubt about it: Keurig is the king of coffee convenience. The K-Mini Plus gets praise for its removable water tank (versus the K-Mini). We also love its single-serve coffee maker option for people short on countertop space. This energy-efficient version can brew up to 12 ounces of high-quality coffee at a time and store up to nine K-cup coffee pods (goodbye loose coffee beans and messy bags of coffee grinds). 

Cassandre Davilmar, founder of Lakou Cafe in Brooklyn, loves this quart-size jug because she says “it’s easy for anyone to use at home.” It’s also compact—a win for cabinet space—and virtually waste-free, given that “no paper filters are required.” To use: Fill the infuser with coarsely ground coffee, add cold water, seal and shake the container, and store it in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours. The result? “A concentrated cold brew with low acidity and bold flavors” that’ll get you through the work from home weeks.

If you’re looking to take the Aeropress while out on the road, campers and backpackers love the Aeropress Go. You can expect to brew one to three cups of cold or hot coffee or espresso at a time with this handy design that is a must-have for travelers. Its case also doubles as a travel mug, which can come in handy while you’re out adventuring.

If you’re a Breville fan but are looking to buy a model with a lower price tag, this is a great affordable option. It features a 60-ounce drip coffee maker, complete with a thermal carafe, and it has programmable presets to help ensure that you make a perfect pot of coffee each time.

Wojtalewicz loves this ceramic dripper for its portability and versatility. “You can always brew your coffee right into a mug or over ice in a jar for a flash cold brew,” he says. Michael Broderick, owner of Orange Cat Coffee Co. in Buffalo, agrees, adding that the device is simple to use and clean up after as well. 

To use: Pre-wet the filter, then place the dripper over your vessel of choice and fill it with two scoops of ground coffee. Pour enough boiled water in to wet the coffee, wait 30 seconds while it “blooms,” then do as Wojtalewicz does: “Continue filling slowly from the center, in a circular motion.”

Both Broderick and Davilmar turn to this classic press when they need a reliable and easy route to coffee. Add coarse grounds into the jug, cover with hot water, and allow to steep for a few minutes before plunging. The Bodum model “produces a consistently rich, aromatic, and full-bodied” cup, Broderick says. Which is ideal to have with friends over, Davilmar adds, or, you know, every morning. Ah, parfait!

Known for its compact size and ease of use, this stainless steel Cuisinart coffee maker simplifies the coffee making experience. Reviewers rave about its perfect brew temperature and safety feature which shuts off the burner automatically after 30 minutes. 

Not everyone drinks eight cups of coffee a day, so if you’re someone who likes coffee but doesn’t need that much then this three-cup pour-over glass coffee maker by Chemex does just the trick. Its glass carafe is made of non-porous Borosilicate glass which helps repel odors and chemical residue. Not to mention it looks pretty when displayed on a countertop.

A number of our experts recommend the Kalita Wave model for its flavor and consistency. Taliaferro says that’s because the flat bottom, multiple drain holes, and undulating ridges keep the filter elevated, which “promotes air flow and even extraction.” Tohm Ifergan, CEO of Dayglow in LA, says it results in “a cleaner cup with more flavor clarity and acidity.” As for Sivin, it’s simply the perfect drip machine go-to for an afternoon pick-me-up for one. 

According to Broderick, this “fun, eye-catching, infusion-style brewer” makes for a clean, smooth coffee. The bulbous device sits atop the stove—or, for the campers here, the included portable burner—which heats water in the lower chamber. The vapor forces the boiling water to mingle with the coffee grounds, and the resulting pressure sucks the brewed coffee down into the bottom chamber for serving. Given the intricate design, Broderick says it is a little more time-consuming to clean “but well worth the extra care”—particularly for the mornings you aren’t racing out the door. 

According to Taliaferro, the diner-style coffee makers that keep your brew piping all day via a hot plate actually “degrade the coffee’s flavor rather quickly.” The Bonavita’s thermal, insulated pot keeps coffee warm without any interference, which means Taliaferro always has “good coffee ready to drink at home.” To use, load your ground coffee into the brew cone, press start, and approximately five minutes later you’ll have a full carafe ready to go.

This stunning, colorful cone is more than meets the eye. The ceramic cone retains heat, and the grooves allow for airflow that increases the extraction (for a quicker brew time). To make an even more potent cup, Ifergan opts for a finer-ground coffee, which is more soluble than the coarse varieties. The result? A smooth blend with “noticeably less astringency.”

For a crisp, sweet, and “tea-like” brew, Ifergan deploys this complete pour-over setup from Copenhagen-based April. According to the brand, the unique flat-bottom structure regulates the water flow rate, and air pockets ensure a consistent result every pour. Lest we forget, you can brew directly into the adorable matching cup that “keeps the temperature stable,” Ifergan says. 

Feeling fancy? Try out the Technivorm Moccamaster. Perfect for brewing both specialty coffee and run-of-the-mill coffee beans, this iconic coffee machine can whip up a warm cup of joe in under six minutes. We especially love how its water reservoir can hold up to 10 cups of water—this means you’ll never be without a full pot of coffee again! And we broke down how to clean your coffee maker to make your brew taste even better with just three steps.

With nearly 5,400 five-star reviews on Amazon, the OXO Brew Single Serve Pour Over coffee maker is what coffee connoisseur dreams are made of. This easy-to-use gadget requires minimal steps—just pop in a filter, drop in some coffee grinds and pour over hot water. All parts are dishwasher-safe and can be conveniently packed away even in the smallest of kitchens.