Costco holds a special place in my heart. If you’re here then you know what I mean. It’s like Toys’R’us for adults. A major reason I decided to do some research into this is because although Amazon has everything, the return policy can be cumbersome. Especially compared to Costco’s policy.
Coffee makers are fairly large, awkward, and heavy. If you want to return them, you can by mail, but manufacture’s warranty doesn’t cover shipping. On the other hand, Costco has a generous return policy. Costco also offers store returns for online purchases. This warms my heart.
Keurig’s are not reviewed in this article. You can find the best selling Keurig coffee maker at Costco here.
The Costco in Central Florida had 2 coffee makers in stock. Not including the Keurig. Online they have 1 more. All coffee makers are under $100. The rest are either Keurig, over $900, or an espresso / cappuccino machine.
Standard coffee features are not mentioned since they are incorporated in every machine. Features such as:
On the other hand, Costco has a generous return policy. They also offer store returns for online purchases. This warms my heart.
Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew 89.99
Mr. Coffee Easy Measure 39.99
Cuisinart PerfecTemp 14-cup Programmable Coffee Maker 59.99 online/49.99 in store
If I were to buy a coffee maker from Costco I would go with the Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew Automatic Coffee Maker. This is due to the built-in burr grinder and being an all-around better model in comparison with the other models available at Costco.
Read the full review below.
This same coffee maker, Cuisinart DGB‑900BC is 157.99 on Amazon.
Standing at 16” tall it is a relatively tall machine. Footprint was 8” x 9”, so the coffee maker doesn’t take up much coveted counter real estate. The biggest selling point on this was the built in burr coffee grinder. Simply dump up to half a pound of beans in the hopper and be done for a few days.
You can also use previously ground beans. Keep in mind it uses a permanent filter, which usually leaves sediments in your coffee. I prefer my coffee that way, if you don’t then use the proper paper filter.
Another cool feature was when I tried to make more coffee it started beeping and wouldn’t let me make a cup. This was due to the machine knowing there was coffee left over. I had to open it and dump the old beans out before proceeding.
Some users complained the grinder is loud and you have to clean out the buildup once a week or so.
About as simple and practical as it gets. Comes with a measuring scoop (or use remember 1 tablespoon per cup) and 2 water filter cartridges. You can buy more cartages from Amazon. Mr. Coffee Easy Measure coffee maker leaves a small footprint at 14″ tall and has a 9.1 x 11.7” base.
It’s made of plastic and felt somewhat cheap. If it breaks then it’s not going to break the bank, even if Costco doesn’t take it back. It’s not designed to attract attention.
Several reviews said that the clock runs fast and should be reset often.
Cuisinart is known to make quality products and this coffee maker is no exception. The Cuisinart PerfectTemp coffee maker has a lot of useful features while looking good on the counter top. Using real stainless steel, the Cuisinart CBC-6800PC looks good.
Keep in mind it’s a little different than the DCC-3200 found on Amazon that is approximately $20 more.
The biggest issue with this coffee maker was if the basket was not firmly in place or the carafe lid was not on correctly. If either of these happen the coffee grounds go up in the top water dispenser and clog it. It can be fixed if you’re handy.
Cuisinart accepts it back within the warranty period, but the buyer pays shipping and processing fees.
The ink rubbing off was another issue. Not great for an office or if you’re careless when you’re in a hurry.
The easy to use self-clean feature stood out on this Cuisinart model.
There are a few of these super all-in-one coffee makers at Costco. The Jura A9 coffee maker is the best for your buck. At $1,399 it is pricy. Unfortunately they didn’t have them at any of the local stores. I’ve read the reviews and sometimes they have refurbished ones on sale in-store.
Why is it $1,399? Because it does everything. With a built-in grinder and programmable color menu (not touch), it makes espresso, coffee, and cappuccinos with a press of a button.
I could go all day listing the features.
There were many positive reviews, but one common complaint about it was the coffee beverages weren’t piping hot.
All the coffee makers here are good enough. They come with a warranty and Costco has a great return policy that makes it enticing to buy from them. Also should be noted that the Cuisinart Burr Grinder is much cheaper than Amazon if you’re in the market.
