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Best Mainstays Coffee Makers

Updated August 2018
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BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Mainstays
Single Serve K-Cup and Brew Coffee Maker Black
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Bottom Line

A versatile, space-saving machine that brews K-Cups as well as ground coffee at a much lower price point than high-end models.

Pros

Very easy to use. Brews quickly and quietly, making a hotter cup of coffee than other single-cup brewers. Cord can be stored inside the unit, making it great for campers. The filter is a fine mesh, which keeps out coffee grounds.

Cons

Some taller travel mugs might not fit. Users would like to see a variety of colors available.

Mainstays
5-Cup Coffee Maker
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Bottom Line

Perfect for times when just a couple of cups will do, this wallet-friendly model saves time and money when you'd rather skip the coffee shop.

Pros

Makes a good-tasting cup of coffee for far less than comparable machines. Perfect size for those with limited counter space, dorms, or campers. Pot brews quickly and warming plate keeps liquid hot. Can heat up water for tea or hot chocolate.

Cons

Does not have an automatic shut-off or timer; replacement carafe can cost almost as much as the entire unit.

Best Bang for the Buck
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12-Cup Coffee Maker White
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Bottom Line

At a price that can't be beat, this full-sized, no-frills coffeemaker brews up 12 cups and keeps them hot.

Pros

Water can be poured into the tank without pulling coffee maker away from wall, and doesn't take up a lot of counter space. The spout doesn't drip, and the coffee stops pouring if a cup is desired mid-brew. Filter basket is removable for easy cleaning.

Cons

No automatic shut-off or timer. Some users find the carafe a bit tight and hard to remove from warming plate.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

  • 15 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 141 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    The team that worked on this review
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      Enid
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      Kim
      Writer
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      Melinda
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    Mainstays

    Single Serve K-Cup and Brew Coffee Maker Black

    Mainstays

    Single Serve K-Cup and Brew Coffee Maker Black

    A versatile, space-saving machine that brews K-Cups as well as ground coffee at a much lower price point than high-end models.
    $31
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    Mainstays

    12-Cup Coffee Maker White

    Mainstays

    12-Cup Coffee Maker White

    At a price that can't be beat, this full-sized, no-frills coffeemaker brews up 12 cups and keeps them hot.
    $23