The best coffee maker is the one built for how you brew. Drip machines are sold by cup size, grind and brew and single-serve machines sit in their own groups, moka pots go on the stove, and some brewers are built around pour-over style control. Pick the brewing job first, then the model and the carafe.
Type coffee maker into any shop and you'll get glass jugs, pod machines, stovetop pots and gleaming brewers all on the same page.
This list covers ten coffee maker brands, using only what each brand's own website says, read on 2 Nov 2026 (as of Nov 2026). It's alphabetical and in no particular order. Taste and speed promises stay on the makers' pages: this list is about brew styles, sizes and product lines.
Coffee maker brands in one table
| Tool | Type | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Bialetti | Moka coffee makers in aluminium and stainless steel | Stovetop moka pots, plus ground coffee for moka |
| Breville | Drip coffee makers and coffee machines | Glass or thermal carafe models |
| BUNN | Home coffee makers from a commercial brand | Home machines beside a commercial range |
| Chemex | Glass coffeemakers sold by cup size | Classic and Glass Handle series, three to ten cups |
| Cuisinart | Drip, grind and brew, and single-serve makers | Three styles of coffee maker plus a chooser |
| Hamilton Beach | Coffee makers within a wide appliance range | Coffee makers alongside grinders and kettles |
| Moccamaster | Filter coffee machines in a choice of colours | KBG Select, KBGT and Cup-One |
| Mr. Coffee | Drip, single-serve and combo coffee makers | 5-cup and 10+ cup makers |
| Ratio | Automatic brewers modelled on pour-over | Eight, Six and Four Compact machines |
| Wilfa | Coffee makers, grinders and pour-over gear | Coffee makers and pour-over coffee on one menu |
Ten coffee maker brands and their brewers
Bialetti
Best for: Brewing on the stove with a moka pot, from aluminium or stainless steel coffee makers to the Moka Express, with ground coffee for moka too.
Breville
Best for: Getting a drip machine from the Luxe Brewer range with Cold Brew mode, brewing into a glass or thermal carafe.
BUNN
Best for: Bringing home a coffee maker from a brand whose site runs a home products range beside its commercial one.
Chemex
Best for: Picking a cup size in the Classic Series, from Three Cup to Ten Cup, or the Glass Handle Series, with bonded filters to match.
Cuisinart
Best for: Comparing drip, grind and brew and single-serve coffee makers side by side, with a Help Me Choose a Coffee Maker guide on the menu.
Hamilton Beach
Best for: Buying a coffee maker from the same brand as your coffee grinder and electric kettle, all on one appliance menu.
Moccamaster
Best for: Deciding between the KBG Select for 4 to 10 cups, the KBGT with a thermos jug, or the Cup-One that brews straight into the mug.
Mr. Coffee
Best for: Shopping by size, 5 cup or 10+ cup, or by type: drip, single-serve, combo, or iced coffee from its specialty brewers.
Ratio
Best for: Getting pour-over style coffee from a machine: its line-up is inspired by manual brewing, from the Eight and Six to the Four Compact.
Wilfa
Best for: Setting up a coffee corner with a coffee maker, a coffee grinder and pour-over coffee gear from a maker with a long list of kitchen appliances.
One name, four different brewing jobs
Here's what the search box hides: coffee maker means different jobs to different brands. Drip makers are sold by cup size: Chemex lists a 'Six Cup Classic' in a series that runs from three to ten cups, and Mr. Coffee has a '5 Cup Coffee Makers' section. Cuisinart lists 'Grind & Brew' beside its drip and single-serve machines, and Moccamaster's 'Cup-One' brews one cup straight into the mug.
Then there's the stovetop: Bialetti's menu splits 'Aluminium coffee makers Stainless steel coffee makers'. And some brewers are built around pour-over style control: the 'Ratio Four Compact' comes from a line-up inspired by manual brewing, Wilfa lists 'Pour-Over Coffee', and Breville sells a Luxe Brewer range with Cold Brew mode.
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- Drip by cup size: machines and glass brewers sold as three-cup, five-cup, six-cup, ten-cup and up.
- Grind and brew, and single-serve: machines that grind as well as brew, or make one cup at a time.
- Stovetop moka: pots in aluminium or stainless steel.
- Pour-over style: brewers built around manual brewing, by hand or by machine.
Cup size, carafe and the rest of the counter
Once you know the job, size is the easiest filter. Count how many cups you make on a normal morning and look for the size groups makers use on their own menus. Then think about the carafe: some ranges offer a glass jug or a thermal one.
It's also worth looking at the rest of the counter. Hamilton Beach lists coffee makers in one long appliance menu beside grinders and kettles, and BUNN runs a home range next to its commercial machines. If you want a grinder to match, several brands here sell one.
Questions before you buy a coffee maker
- Do I want drip, grind and brew, single-serve, moka or pour-over style?
- How many cups do I make on a normal day?
- Do I want a glass jug, a thermal carafe or a cup straight into the mug?
- Will it sit on the counter, or go on the stove?
- Do I want a grinder from the same brand?
- Would a refurbished machine do the job?
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My advice for picking a coffee maker
Decide the brewing job before you look at a single machine. If you make one cup at a time, go to the single-serve groups. If the whole house drinks coffee, start with the drip makers sold by cup size. If you like the ritual, look at moka pots or the pour-over style brewers. And read any taste or speed promise on a coffee maker page as the maker's own claim.
If you'd rather have espresso, see my guide to the best espresso machine. And for the beans themselves, here's my list of the best coffee subscriptions.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between drip and single-serve coffee makers?
On these brands' own menus, drip machines are sold by how many cups they brew, while single-serve machines make one cup: one brand describes its single-cup model as brewing your cup directly in the mug. Several brands here list both.
Which of these coffee makers grind the beans too?
One brand here lists grind and brew coffee makers beside its drip and single-serve machines. Several others sell a separate coffee grinder.
Is a moka pot a coffee maker?
On one brand's own site, yes: its coffee makers menu lists aluminium and stainless steel coffee makers, with the Moka Express among them.
Which brands make pour-over style brewers?
One brand says its machines are inspired by manual brewing, which it says is called pour over. Another lists pour-over coffee beside its coffee makers.
Can I get a refurbished coffee maker?
Two brands here list refurbished machines on their menus. Check each brand's own page for which models are available.
Does this list cover espresso machines?
No. It sticks to drip, grind and brew, single-serve, moka and pour-over style makers. For espresso, see the espresso machine guide linked in my advice above.
