KitchenAid
KitchenAid 12-Cup Drip Coffee Maker with Glass Carafe
Best drip coffee maker for households seeking consistent, customizable morning brews.
Brew delicious drip coffee with the KitchenAid 12-Cup Coffee Maker. Its unique 29-hole spiral showerhead ensures optimal extraction for a consistently rich and aromatic cup. Customize your coffee experience with a programmable warming plate offering High and Low temperature settings for up to 4 hours. The built-in dosage ladder and water tank chart guide you to precise brewing, while the transparent, removable water tank features an easy-fill opening. Enjoy hassle-free pouring thanks to the carafe's drip-free spout design. This coffeemaker offers flexible placement options with two brew buttons, one on the side and one on the front.
$119.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
633
/ 936
#633 in Coffee Machines
Price vs Category Average
-35%
Below average
Brew Method
Drip
/ Drip
Who it's for
- Design-conscious homeowners seeking a durable, stylish kitchen centerpiece
- Coffee lovers prioritizing consistent extraction and balanced flavor profiles
- Busy professionals needing automated brewing and customizable strength settings
Who should skip it
- Purists who prefer thermal carafes to avoid scorched coffee flavors
- Urban dwellers with limited counter space in smaller kitchens
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for maximum value at lower price points
Performance breakdown
Extraction Uniformity
The 29-hole spiral showerhead ensures consistent saturation across the entire coffee bed.
Ease of Filling
Removable water tank and wide opening make daily refills completely mess-free.
Thermal Management
Programmable warming plate offers reliable temperature control for up to four hours.
Pouring Precision
The drip-free spout design eliminates counter spills during your morning pour.
Countertop Versatility
Dual-button placement allows for flexible positioning in any kitchen layout.
Brew Customization
Simple strength settings provide enough control for most casual coffee drinkers.
Key Specs
Brew Method
Drip
Capacity
12 cups
Material
Stainless steel
Carafe Type
Glass
Filter Type
Permanent
Showerhead
Unique 29-hole Spiral Showerhead
Warming Plate
Programmable (High/Low, up to 4 hours)
Water Tank
Clear, removable with large opening
Features
- Even coffee saturation for optimal extraction
- Keep coffee warm for hours
- Consistent brewing with dosage guides
- Easy-fill removable water tank
- Drip-free pouring spout
- Flexible countertop placement
- Choose your ideal brew strength
- Pause and pour anytime
What customers say
This KitchenAid coffee maker earns praise primarily for its appealing design and reliable performance. Users value the robust build quality consistent with the brand's reputation. The brewing process is simple and efficient, consistently producing good coffee that satisfies daily needs. Controls are intuitive for brewing full or partial pots. A key drawback noted by several customers involves the glass carafe, where the spout often causes drips and spills. Additionally, some users desire hotter coffee temperatures. Despite these minor issues, the overall sentiment is positive, positioning this appliance as a stylish and dependable choice for daily use.
Know before you buy
The spiral showerhead is designed to saturate the coffee grounds evenly rather than just hitting the center. This ensures more consistent extraction, which helps prevent bitter or weak spots in your brew.
Yes, the machine features a pause-and-pour function. You can remove the carafe mid-cycle to pour a cup, and the flow will stop automatically until you replace the carafe.
Yes, the water tank is fully removable and features a wide opening. This makes it much easier to fill at your sink compared to machines that require you to pour water into a narrow slot.
The warming plate is programmable and can keep your coffee at your preferred temperature—High or Low—for up to four hours. After that, it will automatically shut off for safety.
No, it comes with a permanent filter, so you don't need to purchase disposable paper ones. However, you can still use paper filters if you prefer a cleaner, sediment-free cup.
The two buttons—one on the side and one on the front—are designed for flexible placement. They allow you to easily start a brew cycle regardless of which side of the machine is facing outward on your countertop.
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