Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
Exact average 75.5 · 2 printed, 4 estimated · printed scores only: 63
WIRED's review has no printed score; we read it as 40/100. The other 5 average 83.
Image: Café6 professional reviewers tested the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: cooking results and design. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by CNET, WIRED, Business Insider and 3 more
The catch: Very expensive, and the smart features add little.
4 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 85CNET
An exceptionally good, fast drip brewer with precise temperature control and a premium look, but the sky-high price makes it hard to recommend over the cheaper Oxo.
Read CNET review - 40WIRED
Despite good looks and easy operation, side-by-side tasting with coffee pros found uneven extraction and a flatter cup than rivals.
Read WIRED review - 85est.Business Insider
Named best overall drip maker after repeated testing, thanks to fast brewing, consistent flavor and a thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot.
Read Business Insider review - 83est.Homes and Gardens
The reviewer found this a gorgeous, easy-to-use brewer that makes delicate, well-balanced coffee and offers many settings.
Read Homes and Gardens review - 83est.Epicurious
Described as a still-fantastic former top pick with SCA certification, adjustable strength and temperature, and a carbon filter.
Read Epicurious review - 77est.Bon Appétit
Essentially the Grind and Brew without the grinder, it makes a high-quality pot with adjustable temperature and Golden Cup settings.
Read Bon Appétit review
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Common questions
Is the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker worth it?
Critics are divided: 4 of 6 recommend it. Very expensive, and the smart features add little.
Do critics agree about the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 40 (WIRED) to 85 (CNET), a spread of 45 points across 6 reviews. WIRED's review has no printed score; we read it as 40/100. The other 5 average 83.
What do critics dislike about the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker?
Price (5 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker?
The Fellow Aiden Precision Coffee Maker (critic score 84), best overall.