Hamilton Beach Home Barista 7-in-1 Small Coffee Maker with Seven Ways to Brew 6 Cup Carafe Drip Single

This is a really interesting machine. Not "Barista" at all (honestly, a silly name and the "7 in 1" is really pushing it too) but still a great and innovative machine. Really, this is a good machine for someone that has a small space and wants a small drip style machine that offers other options. I usually use a French press or Moka pot for coffee but honestly get tired of the cleaning/time that both require. I just wanted a simple/small coffee maker. A 4 or 5 cup style machine. Then I came across this! The Good: 1. Auto off feature/simple one button operation. 2. Easy fill water chamber holding 30 ounces or 6 cups. This is nice as most small machines are 4 or 5 cups (20-25 ounces). The chamber is actually separate from the basket chamber and has a nice large opening and is completely clear. Easy to pour in water and not make a mess. Clear water indicator also plus charcoal filter option. My unit didn't come with a charcoal filter btw. 3. Basket can be used as a pour over and also uses standard #2 filters. I don't make pour over coffee but it's nice to have the option. Plus the basket works well and has a nice tab for easy removal though I just use #2 paper filters for easy cleanup. 4. The drop down drip tray for smaller sized mugs is genius. Most machines I've seen you actually slide up or remove and re-install the bottom drip tray for smaller mugs. Annoying. This one just simply flips down. So easy and it even has slots so any drips will still fall into the main drip tray below. Perfect. 5. The carafe is a French press container! Why not? I love items that multi task/save space and this is fantastic. Another great idea. Can be used in a variety of ways too. 6. Relatively compact size overall though machine is deeper than most small 4-5 cup drip style coffee makers. 7. The included "cold brew" strainer basket is a nice addition. I already have a Mason jar based cold brew system but this strainer basket is perfect for loose leaf teas and how I will use it. A great addition. 8. Looks quite nice. The stainless on the top and band across the bottom have a quality look. The Bad: 1. No size options. Essentially if you are not using the full 6 cups you just need to add less water or stop the machine. So the machine runs the amount of water you put in no matter what. It would be nice if there were 8 or 14 ounce options. I know this would complicate the machine but it would be nice since the tank holds 30 ounces. If you are making a 14 ounce mug you just need to pour in 14 ounces of water and then hit the power button. 2. No warmer plate. Not an issue for me but I know most want this and it's usually standard on drip style machines. Not an issue for me at all. I drink my few cups relatively quickly and usually getting it cooled down is the issue. Read more

Six cups, uses small filters (quick fyi), and literally does anything you'd want a coffee maker to do! We got this for our cabin, because it's petite in size and does so many things. It's perfect for my husband and I, but also for when we have company. I can just make a couple of pots to get 12 cups, and I use a thermal carafe to keep it hot. It brews very quickly, the coffee is evenly brewed every time, and is always good and hot. I have used the normal pot, French press and the pour over. All are fabulous! This little beast eliminates the need for multiple separate purchases. The one thing I wish it had is a reusable filter. I did purchase one that's an off brand. It works, but is just a tiny bit tall for this coffee maker. It doesn't quite allow the lid to close. But it still works, so, whatever. The water reservoir is attached, and doesn't come off, another quick fyi. No biggie, the machine will brew whatever amount of water you pour in. Glass pot is appealing to the eye, and easy to clean. Also, simple design, just an on/off switch. No pause and serve feature, but you really don't need it with how quickly this brews. We absolutely love the compact size, all the options it comes with, the flavor of the coffee, as well as the price. I don't have a pic, but if I can, will add one later. Read more

Great coffee maker for my needs. Brews a small quanity with no warming plate to burn the coffee and then shuts off when the process is finished. From start to auto shut-off is about one minute per cup. The temperature of the coffee in the carafe, immediately after brewing, is about 180 degrees. Compact design uses less counter space and it's lower height fits well under the cupboard. The only issue I have found so far is that it's advertised with a 6 cup capacity and this is wrong. The carafe is marked at 2, 4 and 6 intervals with the max fill level being 6. However, level 6 is actually 32 oz. which is 4 cups. Not an issue for me, but if you want a "True" 6 cup carafe, you'll be disappointed. Read more

PROS for me: Love the sleekness of this coffee machine. Doesn’t take up much counter space as we have limited kitchen space. Works well. CONS for me: Since there is no heating plate, can’t keep coffee warm. Water reservoir isn’t removable. There aren’t any settings to control how strong or light your coffee is brewed so my coffee always taste too light. Cleaning isn’t really as easy as it may look. Other than that, it’s just okay in my opinion. Read more

I'm am in love with this coffee maker. Compact size with full size performance. I mainly use this as an auto drip, but the French press and pour over features are good when the power goes out. I would gladly buy this again. No buyers remorse here. Read more

I am very careful and I’m the only one who uses this machine, but the glass is very fragile and broke already. It’s only been six months. I have tried to order a new one. The website just gives me the runaround. Read more

It makes every kind of coffee I love. When I want to treat myself it's the French press, the pour over works great when I need to ot fuss and the brew from pot is terrific on get to work days. It's hot, it's easy. I can't wait to make cold brew. I love GOOD coffee without fuss. MONEY SAVING no more pods, portable for travel and the price can't be beat! Treat yourself to the way coffee should be. I like mine stronger than pods would allow so I had to add instant to a brewed cup. Not anymore this one makes perfect strength. This is my personal testimony, not paid or rewarded in any way. Just happy to be honest about a great product. Read more