5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, budget-friendly machine. Makes hot delicious coffee when we want it, every single time.

R. · June 19, 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars From many options, one great decision!!!

M.L.H. · April 18, 2025

I am an avid researcher when making a purchase, especially when it's as critical as our daily coffee supply- lol! So when our third rather expensive Keurig died very early I decided we'd spend no more money on that brand. I was looking for the versatility of brewing a whole pot or a smaller portion AND the idea of a thermal carafe instead of a hot plate was very appealing. I looked at many, many brands and models ranging in price from $ to $$$. I read reviews, I watched videos, I looked up anything and everything I could. This little machine continued to offer features that I really liked without bells and whistles I would rarely use. We are a plain yet picky coffee drinking household and we nurse a pot all day long (one of us is day shift and the other night shift so it's always "morning wake up time" around here). As one who nputs milk in their coffee, I'll admit to being doubtful that I'd find a coffeemaker with a thermal carafe that would maintain a drinkable temperature (once milk was added to the cup) for very long and I hate microwaving my coffee. So I read reviews saying this carafe "kept coffee hot for hours" with a strong dose of skepticism. WOW! Has this exceeded expectations! Four hours after brewing the very last cup of the pot was still quite hot enough to steam and be very nicely drinkable after I added the milk. So, here is my run down of the lovely features this model offers:1. Capacity - It holds a full 12 cups which gets us through a day here. Everyone should remember that a "cup" when measuring coffee is actually 5oz. and not 8oz. So 60 oz. of water goes in and 60 oz. of coffee comes out (yes, the engineer in the house measured) which is more than our much more $$ Keurig could ever say.2. Ease of Use - The brew, size and programming options are quite straightforward to operate, not only in compexity but in button size and readablity, which is helpful when my elderly father wants to help prepare the next mornings coffee.3. Build Quality and Design - The machine fits easily under my kitchen cabinets, and takes up much less counter space than my Keurig. The markings on the water reservoir are easy to see. TIP: Do use a pitcher other than the carafe to fill the reservoir, not because the carafe doesn't pour well (IT POURS GREAT!), but because it is just easier if you are working under cabinets to pour from something smaller.4. The carafe - This could go under design, but it's honestly such a great feature it deserves its own note. It is clearly a quality thermal container and very easy to pour from and it's wide mouth when you take the lid off makes it extremely easy to clean (no need for that narrow brush when washing, you can get your entire hand in there, even my husband's larger hands find it easy to clean). And here is the tip that I've been most grateful for from other reviews: After brewing is complete, REMOVE the carafe from the coffeemaker tray. When it is on the tray the "brew through" feature of the lid is automatically open slightly (to allow for brewing) and I'm sure this could speed heat loss. We simply take the pot and move it over to the counter and hours later it's still plenty hot, yet the cool-touch handle and sides of the carafe are not too warm to handle easily. We have not needed to put a hotpad underneath the carafe when on the counter. Also, the spout pours nice and neatly, unlike other coffeemakers we've had where you were cleaning up drips each time you poured a cup.All this to say, if you want a quality, easy to use and easy to maintain machine AND actual value for your money, purchase this machine! I'm so glad I did!!!

Made for American Market

T.M. · July 27, 2018

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Nice coffee machine

L.D. · February 6, 2023

This is a lovely machine but unfortunately is not UK compatible

Absolutely Solid Choice for anyone looking for a thermos style coffee maker

C. · February 20, 2023

I have long wanted to get away from the standard glass carafe with the heating element but the prices for thermos style coffee makers was always prohibitive. Fortunatelythis model was exactly what I needed and at a reasonable price point. There are few bells and whistles. It has a clock, a preset timer so you can prepare your coffee before bed to be woken to the sweet aroma of fresh coffee in the morning. But that's it. and honestly that's all you need. Coffee stays warm for around 2 hours after being brewed and the carafe has a great spout that doesn't drip at all. I did have one issue when the first one I bought came and didn't work but I sent it back and the second worked fine. I am glad Bolo has a good return policy because I tried to deal with Black and Decker and that was looking to be a nightmare of bureaucracy.

Me encantó

A.E.L. · June 5, 2025

Excelente, lo único es que no tiene plancha para mantener caliente, lo bueno es que la jarra cumple como termo y el café queda caliente un rato.

Excelente producto

V. · January 21, 2025

Su jarra/termo es importante porque se mantiene caliente el café y no se sigue calentando hasta quemarlo. También su sistema de goteo de regadera, aprovecha mejor el café que otras cafeteras con sistema de una sola gota.