The Best Automatic Drip Coffee Makers for Easy, Delicious Coffee at Home

Sarah Meyers

August 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM·4 min read

Today, there is a myriad of trendy ways you can get your caffeine fix at home. You could invest in an extravagant cold brew machine that looks just like your high-school chemistry set, use a futuristic Aeropress, a classic French press, a Moka pot or even a percolator. But if you’re looking for a reliable kitchen companion that can deliver a flavorful brew in high quantities, it’s hard to do better than an automatic drip coffee maker.

This electric-powered workhorse does all the work for you and is basically a modern-day riff on the old-school machine that appears in diners. You simply add coffee grounds or beans (some high-tech models will also grind the beans for you) and water, then let the machine work its magic. The end result? A perfect pot of java that will stay warm thanks to either a built-in hotplate or thermal carafe.

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Selecting the perfect machine can be a little difficult, but, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here, four of the best automatic drip coffee makers on Amazon that are more than worthy of your bench space.

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1. Wolf Gourmet Programmable Coffee Maker

Designed for coffee connoisseurs with exacting standards, Wolf Gourmet’s coffee features an LCD display that lets you know exactly how much coffee to add for your preferred strength. This ensures you get the perfect cup of joe every time. The machine also features programmable settings that allow you to further customize the boldness of your coffee. Once you’ve settled on your ideal brew, the machine can churn out 10 cups (80 ounces) of coffee in under seven minutes. The coffee is held in a double-wall stainless steel thermal carafe, so it stays hot and fresh long after it’s made.

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2. Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Coffee Maker

The Moccamaster KBG coffee maker brings the heat, quite literally. The Dutch-made machine has been a favorite of coffee lovers the world over for decades, in no small part thanks to its copper heating element, which heats water lightning-fast and keeps it at the optimal range for making coffee (between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the brewing process. Once the coffee is finished, this model's hot plate features two settings—either 175 or 185 degrees Farenheight—to keep your coffee warm for up to 100 minutes. At that point, it automatically shuts off so your joe doesn't burn. On top of that, the machine has a decidedly retro design which is sure to bring a little joy into the kitchen.

Technivorm Moccamaster KBG Coffee Maker

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3. BUNN Velocity Coffee Brewer

You may have guessed by its name, Bunn’s Velocity brewer is all about speed, which makes it perfect when you’re entertaining or you’re in a rush. That’s largely due to the hot water tank which is fitted with an 800-watt heater to keep your H2O at the optimal brewing temperature of 200 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. Simply add your ground coffee and you'll have quality java in no time. And if you can't drink it all, the stainless steel carafe is vacuum-insulated and will keep the coffee warm for up to two hours.

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4. Cuisinart Coffee Center

Whether you want one cup of joe or an entire pot, Cuisinart’s coffee center has you covered. The coffee machine has a single-serve brewer on one side and an automatic drip coffee maker on the other. The brewer works with pods and has three different serving sizes, the largest being 10 ounces. The drip coffee maker, meanwhile, can make up to 10 cups of coffee that it keeps warm in a thermal carafe. It’s fully automatic and can brew to a range of different strengths and times. It's also self-cleaning, which helps save time and hassle.