Side by Side Comparison of: Mr. Coffee vs Bunn

I originally bought this so that I can have a ready and convenient source of coffee when I m going out of the door for school or work (now mainly for work). I didn't want to 1) worry about making an entire pot then having to clean the pot and filter while only enjoying at the most two cups of coffee; 2) something that would have coffee ready for me in under five minutes without much muss or fuss; 3) I wanted a k-cup experience without paying the big-name k-cup prices.

So this particular machine caught my attention (actually, my wife pointed it out to me when I was on the hunt), and after reading the reviews and noting the feature set it had at the price I purchased it at I purchased it. I have enjoyed this machine and have enjoyed numerous cups of coffee, tea, and more coffee. My daughter enjoys the hot chocolate and chai lattes she makes, and my wife enjoys her cappuccinos.

The capacity is enough for the low to moderate usage that the machine sees (although there has been a bit of an uptick lately courtesy of my daughter), but if you need a larger tank for more cups between water fill-ups, then you may want to look elsewhere). I have only had two episodes where the k-cup didn't drain completely, and I think that was more so because of a seating problem with one of the brands of cups that we use. This machine uses after-market reusable cups, as well. The ones I use for my self-ground coffee work very well (just have to let them drain completely since I tend to pack them).

There does seem to always be slight variance with how much water actually gets used, but not enough for me to say "fix this now!". I will warn that this can be noticeable as far as sound is concerned, but not so loud that you will be waking up the entire house.

The removable drain is great for those times when you need to make up to 20 oz and need to use a larger tumbler or travel mug.

I get what people mean about the "plastic" feel of the machine, which can easily give the impression of feeling "cheap" but I have not had any problems with opening, closing, or operating it. Indeed, I think this plastic construction works well for someone like me who would prefer to have something lightweight and easy to move around.

In closing, this is a great sub-$100 k-cup brewer, and by a well as well as longtime trusted manufacturer.

Before I purchased this brewer, I read the reviews on it and was really impressed. I was afraid that the coffee was going to come out tasting like plastic like our old one did that made coffee by the pot so I was pleasantly surprised to find it doesn't. I also ordered a pack of the 6 Generic Solo Coffee Pod Filters that fit it so I could use regular ground coffee in it as the pods can get very expensive. I get 5 cups of coffee per pod as I like mine not strong or real dark. I have also found that there is only a little of oil from the coffee but don't know if the is because of the kind of coffee or because of the size cups it makes.

You can make 2 different sizes. I always make the 10 oz size in the travel mugs and never have a splash problem. Sometimes I forget and use a regular size coffee cup and still have no splash. But, if you use the smaller mugs you normally use for tea, you will have some splashing as your cup isn't big enough or tall enough. Keeping these thoughts in mind, you don't have to clean up the drain/base unit.

Some have felt that being plastic it was flimsy but it's not at all. No it's not heavy duty like the Keurig units that are double and triple the cost however, it is made by Keurig.

I'm really glad I decided on this one.

The price is definitely better than the Keurig. I had a mini which suddenly stopped working, would not even power on, even though I did not even use it everyday. I just got this Mr Coffee in the pretty red & love it. It also works with other brands of k-cups, does not have to be Keurig. I prefer this one because you can remove the reservoir to fill & clean it. It has a 24 ounce capacity in case you want more than one cup. I wouldn't store extra water in it though because they say the average bacteria colony doubles every 20 minutes & who knows what is in our water. The drip tray removes for larger mugs. The small k-cup holder inside removes for cleaning. Manual advised to run an initial cleaning brew before the first use by running water through without a k-cup. So, I guess you can use this to just heat water for tea bags, which is supposed to be healthier than microwaving water. It tells how to descale with vinegar every 3-6 months so performance is not affected by build up of minerals inside the machine. They recommend bottled or or filtered water. I prefer Absopure filtered water or Zero water pitcher water for drinking & think they would be better for the machine. They do not recommend distilled or reverse osmosis water. I know distilled water can pick up smells or flavors easily, so I wonder if it can pick up a plastic taste. I used tap water & noticed no plastic or bad taste. Overall, very happy with purchase. Will update if I have problems with it.

I bought this for my wife for her birthday so that she could enjoy quick, easy coffee in the morning and on weekends. It is every bit as good as a Keurig as far as brewing quality and works with the Keurig My K-Cup accessory. The only criticism I have is the official Keruig brewers that I have used heat the water as soon as you power them on and then reheat the next batch of water as soon as the current cup has finished brewing so that there is very little if any lag between one cup and the next one. This brewer heats the water when you start brewing so there is a few minute wait between pushing the button to brew a cup and actually getting the cup. This is pretty small, but we do miss the immediacy in brewing of the Keurig-branded machines.

I would also like to comment on others' notes that the reservoir for the water is smaller than similarly-sized k-cup brewers so it is very important that you remember to keep it full. I just fill my mug with water and pour that water in before starting the brewing, doesn't bother me at all.

TL;DR This is an excellent product that we are very happy with, the Keurig brewers are nicer but cost considerably more.

I have only had this brewer for one week. But I wanted to write how pleased I am with the brewer so far.

Obviously it is much less expensive than the Keurig brand itself, but seems to do the same job and have the same specifications as the Keurig Mini Brewer. I am planning to purchase the reusable k-cup

Pros:
Cost

Size - fits perfectly on my small apartment counter

Ease of use - Quickly brews a cup of coffee.-- (Someone mentioned putting this on before going into the shower in the morning; I would never do that because the coffee would be cold.

Clean up-- no stained carafe to deal with, no basket that needs scrubbing within the grooves to get it clean

Variety of flavors available

Cons -
temperature - I add half and half or milk to my coffee and it cools off rather quickly

Brew strength - I like my coffee weaker than most but I have solved that by brewing two cups using the same k-cup and combining them.

I checked out the more expensive Keurig brewers and this was hands down the best for the money. I would have liked some of the additional features (like being able to have larger cup sizes for iced beverages) but I can transfer the coffee to a large glass.

I would strongly recommend picking up one of the variety packs of K-cups offered by Amazon so that you can decide which flavors you really like the best; you can't really tell from the name of the flavor.

UPDATE: July 24, 2012 - Now that the newness has worn off I still love this coffee maker and wouldn't consider going back to the old brew method. I find if I use the coupons for some of my local stores I can get the k-cups at the best deals and because I don't waste as much coffee I think it is actually more economical.

Most importantly this makes an excellent cup of coffee when paired with my favorite K-cup, Kirkland Pacific Bold. The tray design makes immediate, no-drip cleanup easy. I like the fact the water tank is permanently enclosed in the machine and the size of the cup brewed is based on the amount of water poured into the reservoir. At first I tried using my coffee cup to pour the water in before brewing, but invariably water also found its way down on the counter or all over the machine. Scrounging around the kitchen for a better way I found the perfect tool for getting water only where I wanted it in the exact quantity desired, "Farberware Classic 2-Cup Gravy Separator" works as though it was designed for the purpose. Note, it is important to read the manual and follow the setup instructions for the machine to work. One cannot pull it out of the box, plug it in, throw some coffee and water in it, and get a cup of coffee. It is as simple as throwing in coffee and water once it is setup, but don't get ahead of yourself or you will be very frustrated. There was a point in the setup process where I realized I would have encounter a huge mess if I had not bothered with the instructions. Fortunately, I saw a warning about reading them in a review so I thought I'd help propagate that good advice.Each morning I put coffee in the machine, put my cup in place, and by the time I get the water poured into the top the machine is ready to brew a nice, very hot cup of coffee that I am drinking a few moments later. The versatility of the multi-tray design is a nice bonus and I have also enjoyed some good cups of tea utilizing both the hot water tray that simply puts very hot water in the cup for a tea bag and utilizing the "pod" tray with the tea bag in it—perfect for Celestial Seasonings tea bags. I cannot think of a better purchase for someone who enjoys a variety of hot beverages on a daily basis.

I have had coffee made almost every way possible: vacuum (immersion); French Press (immersion); drip (several different models); percolator (several different models). I have even had Cowboy Coffee where the grounds are thrown in, an entire egg (including shell) is mashed in, boiled then set aside, watching the entire mess sink to the bottom, leaving clear delicious egg coffee. I have never had a bad cup of egg coffee. (this is similar to how the Swedes make it except they don't use the egg & they put the coffee into a cheesecloth bag). There has been several of the better K-Kup makers as well.I buy some of the best coffees available - grinding it myself.But I have never enjoyed my coffee like I am now with this unit. I mostly used the loose grind attachment, but even using the refillable K-Cup attachment, my coffee has NEVER tasted better.My thinking is the hotness of the water, plus their PULSE feature, is making the difference.

I cannot express how much I love this coffee maker. I've waited over a year to write my review. I must say that this might not be for everyone because it takes longer than a Keurig for the initial warm up. You also can't use distilled water (I have a Brita filter that is fine, but water out of my Zero Water pitcher will not work just as distilled will not brew in this). Lastly the initial set up on the first use can be infuriating if you are not sure what you are doing. As some have posted, it can be a little loud and occasionally drip or splatter when the brew cycle is complete.BUT with those couple things out of the way, this brews HOT coffee that has the freshest and strongest (meant in a good coffee way) taste that I have ever experienced with a single cup brewer. If you follow the recommended measurements of 8 ounces of water for a k-cup and use the pulse brew setting, K-cup coffee has never tasted this good from a Keurig. What I love even more is using ground coffee in this, which on the Pulse Brew setting tastes Coffee Shop quality. Following the initial warm up, the brew cycles are very quick and it's also great for just plain hot water. Tea brewed in this is quick, hot and tasty as well. I own few appliances that I love and use as much as I use this in so many different ways.One other unusual thing about this model is that it does not have an on/off switch. Since I don't like to leave it on when I'm not at home, I ended up buying an outlet adapter with an on/off switch which would be just like using that type of switch on the machine itself. There are a few attachments (K-cup, Fresh ground and tea baskets) to store for this, but I use them all and finding a place for them is well worth it.Love, Love, Love this coffee maker!!

We love this coffee maker. I do a lot of research before purchases and was leery about mixed reviews. It's the best coffee we've ever had--much more flavorful! I thought it would be an inconvenience to fill the water for each cup, but it's not at all. We keep a clear measuring cup near the pot and play around with how much water we want.We had been using only k cups; now I'm hooked on Dunkin Donuts Hazlenut ground coffee and Junior Mint k cups. Hubby uses Senseo pods, ground dark roast DD, and k cups. So easy to switch drawers. The tea is unbelievably good; hard to believe you don't have to let the bags soak until flavorful enough and worry about discarding them. We always use the pulse feature, which seems to infuse the additional flavor.We had a small problem with one of the drawers...called Bunn and they sent a new one out right away, no questions asked!

We had been brewing single servings of coffee using the Hario pour over method. While this made a delicious cup of strong coffee, the process took enough time that the coffee wasn't as hot as we liked when completed.The reason we changed to single serve brewing, is to avoid having to microwave coffee throughout the day, so lukewarm Hario coffee defeated this purpose.I am not a fan of the K-cup because it's wasteful and expensive.This Bunn is the answer!We primarily use the ground coffee drawer. Two packed scoops of (french or italian roast) coffee always using the pulse button makes an awesome and strong cup. The "crema" that ends the brew process is a nice touch too.The coffee is HOT . . . just the way we like it. I drink my coffee black, so I have to wait a minute for the coffee to cool. I'd much rather wait, than have my first sip be lukewarm and blah. My husband uses a Bamix to whip some cold milk in his mug, then brews saraight into the froth. With the hot coffee dripping right into the cold froth, his coffee is the perfect temp when the brew cycle is complete.Even though we drink coffee morning and night, I still didn't like the idea of leaving this machine "on" all the time. We plugged a Belkin power conserve switch into the outlet, and the Bunn into this switch. I turn the switch on before I fill the water and the grounds tray, and it's not a long wait till it's ready and the green light is on.* * one note, the only slight con about the ground coffee basket I can mention, is that I wished there were disposable filters made for this. I searched and found many suggestions online however, I actually I easily created my own.Using those common and inexpensive 8-10 cup Mr. Coffee filters that are available everywhere in mega packs of 1,000 for $1.00 (exaggerating, but they truly are silly cheap), I cut them down and now have mini filters that make clean up, and cup-after-cup brewing a breeze.I will post photos, but in a nutshell, take about a dozen of those filters, fold them in half, and cut away about an inch from the outer diameter. Open them up, then cup them in your hand and scrunch them into a smaller pouch filter form. 2 scoops of coffee into the filter, then fold over the excess to make your own quasi coffee pod.You've just created mini filters that fit perfectly in the ground coffee drawer.** pulling these filter pods out of the drawer is easier if done right away. If left in the drawer for a while, the filters tend to weaken and will tear when you try to pull them out. If you find you've left them in and they don't come out cleanly, turn the tray upside down over a trash can, and push the nub on the bottom of the tray. This pushes out the bottom of the tray and will eject the pod into the trash.

I did my homework and researched all of the single cup brewers. After spending a lot of time reading, I decided what I really wanted was the My Cafe MCU. Had to wait for the release, but pre-ordered it on Amazon. So very glad that I waited, it was well worth it. Bunn sent 4 sample pods with the coffee and I found that if you used the pulse option with the brew that they make a good 14 oz. cup of coffee. I also have used my own ground coffee and, I don't know how Bunn did it, but the bitterness that was in the coffee when I used my multi-cup coffee maker was gone. I don't know if I'll be using the K-Cups, they're very pricey and I don't really need them, maybe for a party, but right now I'm happy with the pods and ground coffee.I was used to having a larger cup of coffee in the morning and I thought that only being able to brew 14 oz. was going to mean that I would have to brew a second cup, but it was more than enough. As I sat with coffee and took the last sip, I realized that this was the first time in a long time that I had actually finished my morning coffee. If I wanted, it would only take a minute or so to have another fresh cup.The only down side that I see, is that I now need a shorter travel mug. When using the ground coffee attachment, the clearance is only about 7" and that's a lot shorter than the travel mugs I have now. That being said, I love the My Cafe MCU.Would I recommend this? Absolutely, I recommend this to anyone who loves a GREAT cup of coffee!UPDATE: Found this on Amazon: Contigo Autoseal Randolph Stainless Steel Travel Mug Vacuum Insulated, 16-Ounce and it works perfectly with the My Cafe MCU!

Worked great for 3 cups, on the fourth one it stopped working, it would take in water and saw it was heating it up, then it would never dispense the coffee. It looks like if your not paying over a hundred dollars for your coffee maker your not going to get anything that works.

update:
I managed to get it work again, it looks like the k-cup dented instead of puncturing the bottom, the system must have a over flow feature to prevent the fluid for flowing back to the internal reservoir. After rotating the k-cup and reinserting I heard the cup get punctured and then the system function correctly. I can't really blame the coffee maker, for this the k-cup are off brand so the materials are cheep.

I have owned this Mr. Coffee single serve coffee brewer since the fall of 2013. Before buying this specific coffee brewer I had in mind that I wanted something that would provide me with a quick cup of coffee before I was off to class in the morning. My decision was between this black coffee maker and a Keurig maker. I am pleased to say that I have had no problems with going with the Mr. Coffee route. Here are a few words on what I think of the brewer.
Advantages: The advantages to this product is that it is slightly cheaper than a name brand Keurig. It is very aesthetically pleasing. It matches all of my black appliances and that makes me happy. You don't have to worry about it not looking right with your kitchen if you have a black color scheme. Another thing that is an advantage for this Mr. Coffee single serve coffee brewer is that a regular coffee cups fit nicely underneath the spout. Whether the cup is short and fat or tall and skinny.
Disadvantages: There are a few disadvantages when considering purchasing this product. The disadvantages include that the largest amount of coffee that you can make at one time, is 16 ounces. If you are familiar with to go coffee mugs, then you are aware that the average size is 20 ounces. This being said you either are cut short on coffee for the morning as you take your coffee to go, or are forced to use a serving and a half to get the amount of coffee that you want.
Conclusion: In conclusion, I have had a lot of luck with this style and brand of single serve coffee maker. It is great for someone who doesn’t drink lots and lots of coffee in the morning, since you have to make one serving at a time. If you are someone that is happy with making a 16oz serving in the morning and good for the day, this is would be a great fit for you. For a more avid coffee drinker, then there might be a better choice of coffee maker for you and your kitchen.

I received this coffee maker for Christmas 3-4 Christmas' ago from my sister. About a year after, we received notification that there was a recall so I followed the instructions to send it back, and got my replacement. Easy as pie. That was 2 years ago almost. So basically I have had this same machine for almost 4 years and not any problems. I haven't had any leaking issues, and the only thing was the recall (and thankfully that was the case because my unit definitely was beginning to have the issues stated). So when this little gem of a coffee maker decided on Friday that it had had enough, I went looking for a replacement. (I tried cleaning the heck out of it, but nothing was fixing it) None was to be had at any store I went to, so I ordered it online here at Amazon and it will arrive tomorrow! I am hoping that my new coffee maker will last me just as long!

I bought this for my wife for Christmas since she's been bugging for one for a while. As soon as it came out of the box, every member of the family wanted something from it. It seems to be equally good at making coffee, tea and hot chocolate. I was not that interested in the whole K-cup brewer thing until I started trying the different coffees available. Now I'm a total convert!

That said, I have two issues:

1. The water reservoir is a bit small but I knew that going in so I can't fault the manufacturer. I suggest that if you are going to use this a lot for more than two cups a day, get one with a larger water capacity or keep it close to your sink.

2. The only real complaint I have with it is that it randomly dispenses 6 ounces even with the selector switch set for 10 ounces. Sometimes it happens after someone has switched from 6 ounce to 10 ounce but most times, it is totally random. It might not seem like a big deal to some people but when you are expecting a good mug of coffee and you get half a mug (especially if you are like me and NEED coffee first thing), it's a big deal.

We live in rural Vermont and get our water from a well. So far, we haven't had any issues with hard water effecting this machine. I know some machines don't react well to hard water so that's a plus with this one (so far). This is a good, basic, simple machine that would probably work well for most people.

Luv this Mr. Coffee brewer. Yes, it is official licensed by Keurig so all the K-cups fit nicely in place. Keep in mind this brewer is very basic. No fancy options included. It will not wake you up in the morning with an alarm tone or give you the latest weather forecast. You have 2 cup sizes to choose from. The 6oz or the 10oz size. The reservoir will hold a little over 2 full cups of water. This is more than enough for folks who have one or two cups of coffee per day. My wife and I very rarely have more than two cups per day so this machine works out perfectly. If you have a large family of multiple cup per day coffee drinkers, this machine is most certainly not for you. You can also use the official Keurig reusable coffee filter in this machine. I own one and it works just fine. No issues at all. I feel that the power cord is way too short but that is the only gripe I have for this coffee machine.
When you un-box your brewer, run the machine 2 times without a K-Cup at the 10oz setting just to get any impurities out from the unit before you actually brew your first cup of delicious coffee.
Clean-up is very easy and hassle free. After I brew my coffee and I'm sure nobody else is going to brew a cup, I run the unit without a K-Cup just to clear out any grinds and such. Remove the reservoir, rinse out & let it air dry. After you remove the reservoir, press and hold the power button to drain any remaining water that will linger in the internal tank. This helps to insure that your next cup of coffee is as fresh as possible. Also be sure to pop out the K-cup holder from the unit. It's the black plastic piece where you insert your K-cup. Fairly easy to remove. Rinse this out under running water after you're done with the coffee maker. Believe me, your brewed cup of coffee will always taste fresh if you do these simple clean-up tips. It will only take you a few extra minutes. So have a cup of coffee and enjoy.

I would have given this 5 Stars, except I wrestled with the darned thing for a long while before I figured out the trick. I have read all the reviews about the leaking - and that is true. But I finally discovered THE TRICK!!!! If the instruction manual had been clear about seating the K-cup in the bottom of the dispenser BEFORE closing the lid, all the mopping and moaning could have been avoided. If you will firmly press the K-cup down before you close the lid, your leaks will disappear!! At least, mine did.Other than that - I LOVE this coffeemaker. It makes great, very hot coffee, and is far superior to any Keurig I have ever used. I highly recommend this to anyone considering a single serve coffee maker. Bunn is known for their quality - evidently not so much for their instructions. ;)

We purchased this eight months ago through Amazon as a "Like New" item at a sixty dollar discount. We use the MCU daily for coffee, tea, and hot water. At one point we experienced water "leaking" while brewing from the front and back of the coffee pod tray while on the pulse setting. Removing the Sprahead and cleaning the seal solved the problem (step by step instructions on YouTube). My husband and son prefer this coffee maker over our previous Keurig. I initially thought they'd find it inconvenient to add water each time a cup of coffee/tea/water was made, but hubby and son said it's no big deal. I clean the Sprayhead every six weeks (takes less than 5 minutes), flush with vinegar every couple of months, and clean the Water Probes every three months.

I really like this machine. It's an all in one type of beverage maker. I love being able to switch from coffee (for the wife) to tea (for me) and not have to taste coffee in my tea. The brewing temp is just right. Overall I'm extremely happy with this purchase.Why only a 4 star review? Two cons. One: Filling it with water via a coffee cup leads to a mess on the counter. Somewhat annoying, but tolerable. Two: cleaning the loose coffee holder is kind of a pain in the butt. Lucky for me that's my wife's problem.

Makes a better cup of coffee than my Cuisinart Keurig. Having the separate drawers is handy. I mostly use the one for ground coffee. The coffee comes out stronger and more full bodied than my Keurig with a K-cup adapter for your own ground coffee. I noticed it right away. I now taste the the nuances in the coffee whereas with the Keurig it seemed watered down. I havent tried this unit's dedicated K-cup drawer yet, but it looks well built.Making a cup is quick. Overnight it goes into standby (LED turns red). Pushing in a drawer wakes it up and it is ready to brew in about 30 seconds (LED turns green). Subsequent cups are immediate.Its also nice that it is relatively small so it doesnt take up counter space - although you will need a drawer or cupboard to store the extra drawers.Its worth mentioning that the K-cup drawer pierces the K-cup, so when you use the "hot water only" drawer for oatmeal, soup, or tea it is not tainted with coffee remnants like a regular Keurig would be.One minor gripe is that the coffee grounds drawer has a plastic piece that snaps in and covers the hinge area of the top of the basket - it keeps popping off. I eventually lost it when dumping coffee grounds. But thankfully it is not even needed. The top of the basket snaps right in at the hinge and the cover piece is mostly for "decoration".Overall I like this coffee maker much better than the Cuisinart Keurig which rates at the top of all Keurig machines.

This might be overkill. I love the instant hot water. Used the freshly ground cup, and it was rather a mess. Don't have pods, but may get some later. So far, the coffee in the k-cups has been pretty good, I bought this one: San Francisco Bay OneCup, Variety Pack, 72 Single Serve Coffees. I find that if I use 12 ounces of water and the pulse cycle, the coffee is still not strong, but better than running it through just the brew cycle. A tip I found is to use a larger cup than 12 ounces to keep the pulse water from splashing out of the cup. I've only had it for two days, and there was a bit of a learning curve to it to figure out what strength is best for us. At this point, I think I will like it more and more once I figure the whole unit out, and how to use it with different strengths of coffee.Update 5/17/2016. I'm not sure I would buy this again, but I like that it doesn't take up much space on my kitchen counter. It too often, has to be "nursed" along, and for the price I paid - $169, it shouldn't have to be pampered.May 2017. Too hard to clean. I thoroughly cleaned it, ran 14 oz white vinegar through it twice, a toothbrush doesn't work, so used Q-tips. Too many pieces and parts in the top after unscrewing the lid. After I ran two max levels of vinegar through it, it took 11 max level cups of clear water before I was able to get clear water OUT of it. I admit to waiting a month too long to clean it, but....we were gone a month when it didn't get used. I'm going to replace it with the Hamilton Beach Brew Station.

My family has owned BUNN coffee machines for as long as I can remember. But when I went off to college all I wanted was a Keurig because that was the it-new-thing. I stood by my Keurig for the past 5 years, but when it came to buy a new one I was hesitant because of the Keurig 2.0 reviews. I love using my own coffee grounds (who has the money to spend on those cups anyway?) and my dad kept insisting I follow in his footsteps and get a BUNN. Lo and Behind BUNN makes a single-cup coffee maker! I absolutely love it! I don't know how, but it legitimately make a better cup of coffee than the Keurig, plus it's much more versatile. Here are some points:PROS:*Fast coffee! Even when it needs to "reheat"it only takes a minute*4 different "drawers" which allows me to make whatever I want--Kcups, Pods, plain grounds (yay!), tea bags, and just hot water (without getting that coffee taste)*Each cup tastes much stronger than the Keuig's (and I am using the exact same coffee as before--even from the same bag!)*The "ground coffee" drawer does NOT need filters--which is great! I'm used to the reusable K-Cups so it's basically the same thing--metal mesh that you just dump the coffee into, and then clean out afterwards. Saves on money and eco-friendly!*The Pulse setting is really cool. It simulates the slow pour/hand pour coffee and really does taste much stronger! If I'm not in a rush in the morning I do that (since it takes a little longer to brew)*The "ground coffee" drawer holds 2.5 as much coffee as my KCups did, so that means I can essentially make 2 cups at a time, instead of just one. This is great when I'm filling up my thermos in the morning. I only have to wait for one brew cycle instead of two or three!CONS:*It's louder than the Keurig, but not "wake everyone up in the apartment" loud. So it's not really a bad thing, just something I noticed*The manual is a must-read (or at least a must-glance). This is a bit more particular than the ready-set-go Keurig style. But once you read it, it's super easy to use!*After reading the manual twice I couldn't find specific instructions on how to clean the drawers themselves. They have de-scaling instructions, but nothing about if the drawers are dishwasher safe or not. I've been handing washing just to make sure, but it would be great if they could go into the dishwasher. Maybe I missed that part of the manual? But I couldn't find anything about it.Overall, I LOVE it! Highly recommend!

I've had this product for about a year and it has broken in two different spots. It's a waste of money. It doesn't even work now because on of the plastic adapters broke and the k-cup holder won't close. Do yourself a favor and buy something decent.

Update: I contacted the manufacturer about the problem and they replaced it. It was really simple, I just told them the issue and they asked for a confirmation of my shipping address and they sent a new one out. Great customer service and very easily handled!

Love everything about it except the tiny reservoir. It only holds enough water for 2 cups of coffee. It's just not as handy as one that would allow me to make 5 or 6 before refilling.

small and inexpensive with an attractive albeit not very robust design - but they're not kidding about "single" serve.

unlike many other k-cup brewers, this one heats only enough water for one brew - and then shuts down automatically. it only takes a few minutes for this unit to brew one cup - but each brew starts from the beginning. there is no reservoir of heated water available for immediate use by the next person waiting to make a cup.

the water reservoir is also very small. it holds only enough water for a few cups of coffee.

a reasonable option if you're a solitary coffee drinker. spend a little more and get a larger brewer if you intend to use it for several coffee drinkers at the same time.

Great value for your first single cup Keurig machine.

Have used the KG5 for 2 years and it still works fine except for one significant problem: the 10 oz setting no longer works and produces only a 6 oz cup. This problem started gradually after under a year of 2 cups/day use, then got progressively worse. I tried cleaning by running vinegar thru the machine as recommended by Mr. Coffee which helped for only a limited time and was difficult to do because repeated rinsing was needed before the cleaned machine would work at all. I now use only the 6oz setting and often run it twice using the same K-cup to generate a 12 oz cup that is somewhat weak, but acceptable for me.

Note that others have complained about problems using reusable K-cup holders, but I had no problems using two different brands on occasion, Ecobrew and Solofill (my only problem is that I accidentally threw away my first reusable because I was so used to discarding the used single serve pod each morning). For the past year I have switched to using alternative disposable pods from San Francisco Bay Coffee that are compatible with any machine that uses K-cups, are cheaper, taste just as good and are available from Amazon.

I would still recommend this model for those who want to try out a Keurig type coffee maker without making a large investment. I got my money's worth out of this unit and will be looking to upgrade with a better model soon; maybe another Mr. Coffee model, such as the KG6-001.

I am not completely happy with the new Keurig-style Mr. Coffee. 1) there are only 2 size cups that are rather extreme: tiny expresso size and XL and even THAT is determined by the machine not the customer. I may indicate I want a small cup, but the machine may decide to give me an XL. So I am always guessing. 2) It fills from the back so we are not able to view the water level w/o removing the cover. 3)Sometimes the coffee is hot and it takes longer than a Keurig to heat.

In defense of the machine I will say one feature I like is that it automatically shuts itself off after the cup has brewed. The Keurig does - eventually, But I like that it shuts off right away in this forgetful household,. But I would not purchase it again.

Better than some Keurig's. I have had mine almost a year. I like it. I have had a problem with one of the baskets top breaking, which they fixed as soon as they could. However now it continues to leak water, slowly, enough to bug me. I guess there is nothing I can do about it. Not all k cups work with it. Some off brands won't close in the basket. In addition you can't just set any size cup under it. I like a good size coffee mug, so I have to transfer it from one size that fits under it to my mug.For the price and the name I would have expected a little better quality to be very honest. If you buy it, buy the two year protection to cover yourself. I wish I had. Overall it's a good coffee single cup, I think they could do some improvements, but it's worth the price they are now asking. I paid more last year.

After going through 3 Keurig machines, I set out to find a more durable, longer lasting, single cup coffee maker for my home. All roads pointed to BUNN. I purchased it from Amazon on January 23, 2014 --- it died 2 days ago when I moved it from one counter to another. I have read the troubleshooting guide, I have change outlets, I have done everything as directed by the BUNN manual. The indicator light is on, but it will not brew, it will not pulse, it doesn't make a sound. While it worked, I loved it, but less than 2 years for an appliance is ridiculous. (and of course I don't have an extended warrantee. So here's my advice.... rather than spend over $150 on an electronic device that will inevitably break is less than 2 years... go back to the search page, look up stove top percolators and go back to the method that worked for many years. It is more eco-friendly, more reliable, and will fill the kitchen with that wonderful aroma of coffee. For those who like coffee at work... thermos!! As for me, after 4 different machines, I am done with single cup servers.... to much money, too much waste, too quick to break, and all those extra parts will be floating around forever!!

This coffee pot is everything I expected. We bought it to replace a Kurig which had started leaking water internally. I read several reviews for this pot and although it was a little pricy, we went with it. It is the bomb. If you're looking for something that will take K-cups as well as other methods of making a great cup of coffee, then this is for you.This is the second part of the review of this coffee maker a year and a half after the original purchase. I have changed the rating from five stars to three. The reason is that with the K-Cup attachment, there's a rubber gasket that's supposed to seal the Kcup when the water is heated and squirted through the cup making the coffee. This is a hit or miss proposition as you never know when it will actually seal the cup, and often it blows water from every orifice in the pot, making a real mess. When it works, it's great. When it doesn't, it's a mess. I called customer service at Bunn right after I bought it and the lady who helped me was friendly, talked me through several different tries to get it working properly, but failed to find a solution and made no offer to make it right or exchange it. My mistake was not returning it to Amazon when I had the chance, but we decided to keep it and work with the problem. Now, a year and a half later, it's more apt to make a mess than do it right. So now I'm just warning anyone who might be considering buying this product that you do so at your peril.

I have never had any issues with this. I love it, it's perfect for my one daily cup of coffee that I have. Taste is great and it's great that I'm not bound to the "K-Cup", I prefer grounds. Wife uses it for tea and loves it as well. I liked it so much that I got my dad one for his birthday. I think they had some quality control issues because the first one he got, the water shot out the back of the basket. We took it apart to see if there was a broken seal, but could find no defects. We returned it and had another one sent to him (thanks Amazon), but three or four cups in, the same thing happened. He called the manufacturer and they sent him a new basket which has help up thus far. I really think it's a great product when it works properly, like I said I've had no issues with mine at all and have had it over two years. My dad has had to replace it and then replace the basket that holds ground in a matter of a month. Best guess is something with the grounds basket wasn't lining up and the high pressure this thing produces caused it to shoot out the back. The one BUNN sent to him probably came from a different production run and didn't seem to have this flaw. Because of my dads experience is why I subtracted two stars. When I originally bought it for him it was a 5 star item!

After 6 months of use, it started giving us problems. We only use it to brew coffee, just regular ol' ground coffee. One day it started shooting coffee out the sides. Through BUNN's customer service, we figured out it was the check valves, but it has been incredibly annoying trying to troubleshoot. They have YouTube videos to help you troubleshoot, which is nice, but still annoying to have to deal with. They are quick to send new parts and we got all new seals and new check valves. It's just annoying that, even with good care (i.e., using only filtered water, following instructions for keeping it clean, etc.), it only took 6 months for parts to fail.It makes a good cup of coffee though! Unfortunately, the problem kept occurring and we'd have to keep fixing it on a weekly basis. BUNN said it must be the water in our area. It may be "too soft" or something. What is great is that they're letting us mail it back to them for a full refund. Now that's a great company! We decided to get an AeroPress instead and like it much better.

I've had it for a week and have so far used it with ground coffee and tea, both of which are served using 1 "drawer" only. My observations so far are as follows:Pros:1) Unassuming, no frills presence; doesn't stand out from other small items in my kitchen (toaster, blender) which's good.2) Not many moving parts, which means less things that could go wrong. The simplicity, however, could be treated as a problem as well - see the Cons #1.3) Wakes up in about 2 minutes (I always unplug it after use) and delivers in another 2. I can spend 5 minutes making coffee.4) Makes decent coffee/tea. If you're looking for a cappuccino, this's not your thing but for a morning cup comparable to Starbucks "tall blond", this meets the expectation.Cons:1) My biggest gripe is that the internal water tank can't be emptied. I sent the 1st one back because it wasn't making hot enough coffee and no matter what I did, it spilled water when I packed it. Finally I ran the hot water cycle 2-3 times and when it completely stopped dispensing water, let it sit upside down in sunlight for about 30 min. I was hoping that any water would seep out and evaporate.On a similar note, I think making the internal water tank transparent would give the machine a "cooler" look but that's a cosmetic issue and doesn't affect the rating here.2) The swinging lid on the top isn't clearly marked as swinging. Yes, there's a black arrow etched in black plastic that's very difficult to notice. Initially I tried to open it by pushing upward and good for me, it didn't. If I'd applied more force, the lid would've propped up and I'd have voided the warranty.3) As some other reviewers have mentioned, there's no on/off button. I always unplug the machine because I make 2 cups/day that doesn't justify having it on all the time. For those who need more caffeine, I can see how this could an annoyance.4) The final spray spills fine droplets of the beverage all over the kitchen counter, which's messy. This is more of a problem is you use the "pulse" feature, which I always do.

This Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer was great for the firs couple of times, but then became temperamental and would only work when it wanted to. We had to upgrade after a short period of time.

I just got this about a week ago. I previously had and LOVED the Mr Coffee Single Brewer that preceded this model. I had it for 2 years and had no problems. This machine seems very temperamental. I can only brew 1 KCup worth of coffee each morning. If I attempt the 2nd cup the machine only makes noise like it's working & the "brewing" button lights up but nothing comes out. I am probably going to return it. I'm pretty disappointed.

Just don't do it! I got my first one of these a few years ago on Lightening deal. It broke after one month. It would only make half cups of coffee. I cleaned it called customer service and they decided it needed to be replaced. A few month later and the same thing happened and it was sputtering out half cups of coffee. Again, I called and customer service said its been an issue and they will replace. Guess what happens next. Ya, the 3rd machine stopped working after about 4 more months. I couldn't even muster up the desire to call and get a 4th machine. I got an actual real Keurig and its been going strong for a year now.
Just totally disappointing experience.

Review for: Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer BVMC-KG5-001

OVERALL
- Nice design
- Poor execution
- Non-existent Customer Service.

THE GOOD
1. The machine does make decent coffee from K-cups, but in my past experience all coffee makers that use K-cups make decent coffee (assuming you find a brand/flavor of coffee you like).
2. The temperature was plenty hot for me, but I don't like scalding hot coffee.
3. I liked the size and overall appearance. I have always thought there's no need to make a ginormous coffee machine that just takes up space, a la Keurig.

THE BAD
1. The removable water reservoir sits on top of the unit. The water reservoir on my machine leaked the first time I used it and then every time I put more water in it than needed for one cup of coffee. (Even with that small amount of water, the reservoir still leaked until the water level was drawn down.) So much water leaked that a drip line of white mineral deposits quickly established itself on the side of the machine, from the reservoir all the way down to the counter. I was able to determine the connection between the reservoir and the body of the coffee maker was at fault, but I could find no way to fix the connection.
2. OK, so maybe I got a lemon. Mr. Coffee wants you to contact their Customer Service via the online form on their website. I used that website form, describing the problem and providing all the information they could possibly want - and ...never heard back from them. That tells me that either the leak issue is prevalent and they don't want to deal with it - or their Customer Service Dept. is non-functional - or maybe both are true. Either way, they don't respect or value their customers.

THEN WHAT?
I was out some cash for this Mr. Coffee machine, so I couldn't bring myself to just throw it away or Freecycle the problem to someone else. So I ended up using it for quite some time, never pouring more water in the reservoir than needed for one cup of coffee - and placing a small sponge next the base to catch the inevitable leak. I've owned several Mr. Coffee machines over the years and was always happy with them. Since they don't stand by their products - Never again. As Gomer Pyle once said: Fool me once, shame on you ...

And now? After my experience with the Mr. Coffee machine and their lack of Customer Service I decided to go with Keurig. That took a lot of consideration as I've always felt the Keurig machines are too big and overpriced. After watching sales and eBay for several months I finally found a very good price on a genuine Keurig machine. I disabled the DRM restrictions and am thoroughly enjoying that machine (a K550). I just wish the machine was smaller.

Compared to the Mr. Coffee machine, I can get a noticeably stronger cup of coffee with the Keurig machine. If you're a serious coffee drinker like me, you may also be happier with a Keurig machine. And if you're a gambler, the 'Mr. Coffee Single Serve Coffee Brewer BVMC-KG5-001' just might be in your future.

I've had this coffee maker about 2 years. For about the first year, it worked ok. However, in the past year, I can only make 1 cup of coffee every 6-8 hours since, after it brews the first cup, the second is either only partially full, or it does not brew at all. The orange "Brew - Off" light just flashes at me no matter what I do. I've de-scaled it, unplugged it, un-clogged the needles, but nothing seems to work. Yesterday, I could only run it once before it completely stopped working. I had to wait 24 hours before I could get it to brew again.

We were pleased for an entire year with this coffee machine, until we tried the Kcup basket. Worked fine for two months, then started blowing grounds through the cup filters right at the end of the cycle. Tried other cups, found one that did not explode (Gevalier). Also, machine would not heat up once unplugged without a lot of gyrations. Bunn quickly sent a new unit. It is so much quieter than the old one, starts up right away when plugged in, but blows the filters on Green Mountain and McCafe cups, not so on Gevalier. Bunn tried to send just a new basket for kcup, but obviously not the fix, since this new one does the same thing. When the filter blows, grounds pour into the brewed coffee cup, rendering it undrinkable. I put a Mellita filter diaper on the cups, using a rubber band to hold in place, but the Bunn blew the diaper off as well. Now using Kcup coffee cut out of the cup and poured into the Bunn filter basket. By adding a paper filter, all works well. This new machine has the same inherent problem as the old one. Kcups cannot survive the pressure pulse at the end of brew. I have used the straight brew plus using pulsed brew. Same result. We will continue to use the machine in the non-Kcup mode, brews a great cup of coffee of tea.

Should have read the reviews prior to purchasing since I now see my problem is not unique. I owned this machine five months. It worked well at first. I maintained it as directed but after the first five months, it exploded during brewing, spewing hot coffee and grounds all over my cabinets. The first time I had just bent down to pick something up off the floor and the steaming hot grounds barely missed landing on my face. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and thought perhaps I had inserted the drawer incorrectly so the second time I made sure it was in tight and even held it in while it was brewing. 3/4 of the way through the brewing process, it again popped out dumping grounds and hot coffee on the cabinets and floor. A big pain to clean up. Two strikes it's out. I filed online over a week ago for a replacement or solution with no acknowledgement of my filing or answer from the company at this time-most companies at least respond with an auto email they are looking into it. This machine is much too pricey to be a "disposable".

SO disappointed. I had high hopes for the Bunn MCU, because it brewed ground coffee, tea pods AND k-cups. I liked the size and looks of the machine, but me measuring water for each cup was a hassle, and I didn't like the ground coffee at all. It was too thick and I would need paper filters too. Still I would have kept the coffee maker had it not just froze up on me one morning when I tried to brew a k-cup! I attempted to brew the k-cup just as I had the morning before, and the machine just wouldn't dispense the water. I read the troubleshooting and followed all the instructions with no luck, and even turned the machine off for a bit and tried starting all over. Again NO coffee. So I returned and went back to my old Keurig coffee maker.

I have had two of these expensive machines fail the same way in six months. I only use the scoop drawer, and I use Britta filtered water only. When it fails, it starts not dispensing the full amount of water, and it takes a LONG time (like 10 minutes) to complete its cycle. Sometimes then the red indicator flashes in a series of 4 flashes.I have cleaned them every few months with white vinegar, and have cleaned the screen.After this second failure I am done with it and went to the Hamilton Beach Scoop maker for 1/3 the price.

This machine is just okay. The best part about it is the different baskets it comes with and the ability to brew just about any hot beverage you want. The variety of baskets along with the great reputation bunn has is why I bought this product. Other than that, I was left feeling underwhelmed. The baskets themselves don't seem to be made of very durable plastic. One of the hinges broke within the first couple days. It does brew good coffee, but for a machine of this price I expected a bit more. For example, there is no on or off switch meaning I have to plug in and unplug it every morning. It is also one of the noisier coffee makers I have had. I could have bought a less expensive machine and have been just as satisfied with it.

I wish this one had better design as I really liked its features. I'm returning because of the following issues:- Flawed drawer locking design: Other than pod drawer, all the other drawers wouldn't lock to the unit, and the unit won't brew. I had to adjust the kcup drawer to lock. I didn't want to deal with this from a brand new unit.- Always 'on' Water reservoir : There is no way to turn the unit off, other than unplugging from the outlet. As it was sitting on the counter I noticed it turned on/off presumably for quick brewing - I don't want water reservoir kept hot 24/7 for my 1 or 2 cups consumption per day.I'm returning this and getting Keurig K55 instead (with reusable cup)

I bought this item a little over a month ago and it suddenly started only making a 6 oz of cup of coffee instead of 10. Took it apart and cleaned it, including the nozzle, and it made one 10 oz cup and then went back to only making the 6 oz. When I took the K-cup out and just brewed water, it made a 10 oz cup of water with coffee grounds in it. I've gone through this process several times. Now I am stuck with a defective coffee maker. I have always used Mr. Coffee makers, even before K-Cups were invented, but will never buy another item made by that company.

My first purchase worked very well for less than week. While it worked, I was very satisfied. A few days later, every attempt to brew would end with a full overflow tank. It would not attempt to heat or brew. Amazon did quickly replace the item. However, less than a week later... same issue. This time, it will heat and brew on the 6oz setting. The 10oz setting will not heat or brew.

Update: Mr Coffee replaced this unit with a different model.

Absolutely do not buy this coffee maker. I have had it just under a year now and the pump has gotten so weak that it will not finish a cup of coffee. I have used purified drinking water the whole time and only factory K Cups. I have contacted the company and they told me to de-calcify it which I did, but that's not the issue, the pump is weak. I am currently going through the process of getting a warranty repair or replacement done but that's only because this happened within the 1 year warranty. Had it been 2 more months I would have been throwing out this $70 item and buying another one? That's not acceptable, even by today's low quality standards with disposable items.
Another issue is that the maker is way bigger than it needs to be. There's nothing in it that needs to be so large that it occupies so much counter space.
I am looking at some other makers right now since I know that even if this one gets replaced under warranty the new one will probably have the same issue. I do not know which one is the best one but I do know that this one is NOT the one to buy. Steer clear.

I bought my machine in May, and found that there was some interval in between brewings. I could live with that, worse however it seems to malfunction very often and instead of brewing the full cup, It brews half a cup even though the full cup is selected. I tried descaling as instructed in the user manual, but it still brews the small cup. I am rather disappointed and would probably be looking for a better machine very soon. I'm just sorry I wasted my money!!

Update! After the above review, Mr. Coffee contacted me and sent me another machine. I Received it in November 2014, less than one year later having done all that was suggested in the user manual, and "babying" it along, its malfunctioning in exactly the same way as the previous one. Quite frankly, I don't want another one. I'll just write it off as a piece of crap and move on!

My family bought this item for Christmas. By March it was only brewing a third of the amount of coffee it was supposed to. I later found out that my sister was experiencing the same problem with hers. We threw it ours out since it wasn't working. When I called the company, they wouldn't send a replacement because I didn't have the numbers listed on the plug of the machine. Lesson learned. Keep track of the plug numbers! Better yet, buy a Keurig !

This was the second Mr. Coffee appliance that we have had that was total junk! (The ice tea maker being the other.) This household will never buy anything else by Mr. Coffee. They make junk and they don't stand by their customers!

I have purchased 3 total. One for me and the other two for family members. After almost a year the tray that holds loose grinds either explodes or leaks. On a few occasions, it literally exploded, shooting out to the kitchen floor, making a huge mess... Most of the time it makes a hissing exploding noise and leaks all over the place. I believe it has to do with the type of grinds you get. If they are fine grinds then it makes it more difficult for the water to pass through which builds pressure and explodes/leaks. When grinds are less fine there are no problems. But that shouldn't be my problem and I shouldn't be restricted to certain grind sizes. Currently looking for a new maker to replace this one...For the short-term, Im only use it for hot water to make my instant coffee bc I dont want to bother cleaning the mess. The last straw..my mother stopped by yesterday and dropped off the tray to the same maker, the one I bought for Christmas for her. She said it hissed at her and leaked out on the sides.....Im waiting for the third person to bring me their tray...I wish they would fix this issue. There are other reviews on here that say the same... They can check my history since I did buy 3, they should do something about it.

Maker arrived yesterday. Tried to make coffee this morning. Complete no-go. Read the negative comments on Amazon. Clearly I got a dud as did many others. I really disregarded the "negativity" when I bought this because I thought Bunn was supposed to be a top company. I am sending it back. I had a Kureig (sic?) for many years and loved it. It finally died and I bought a newer Kureig. It has been nothing but problems, so I gave up on then and decided to go with the Bunn. It is worse. Maybe I will just buy a Mr. Coffee next.

I originally purchased this Bunn coffee in December 2015, and was satisfied with the performance of the machine & taste of coffee. However, after about 5 months of use, the coffee maker started to "explode", and spew water & coffee all over the kitchen counter and floor. This got more frequent until the machine would not make a cup of coffee. We were told there is a defective seal that is the cause. However, we were not able to get this resolved. We have thrown this coffee maker away, and have sworn Bunn and Keurig types of coffee makers. Too much of a hassle.

We are very disappointed with this product. Although the concept of multiple small brew options seems like a great idea, I think Bunn should stick to what it knows best. We use the one for loose coffee and it has broken, twice. The coffee maker itself is in great condition. We will calling the manufacturer once again for a replacement. I think this is I'm large part due to the product being plastic.

I purchased one of these as a repackaged unit from Amazon warehouse deals. The unit itself looked great and I liked the different types of adapters for for K-cups, grounds, water, etc. I unfortunately could not get my unit to work. I primed it and then poured in various amounts of water but the heating element never came on.I put it through about 10 cycles with the correct amount of water coming out but it was never even warm water. I waited up to 30 minutes between some cycles and the brew light never turned to green. I repacked it and sent it back to Amazon for a refund. Based on the reviews it looks like quality control is hit or miss, you either get a great unit or a dud.

I was happy with the machine for the first week. Then it started putting coffee grounds in my cup when I used a k cup. I called the company and they are supposed to be sending me a new seal. Yesterday I was brewing a cup and heard a loud pop and scalding hot water sprayed out the side. Thankfully no one was sitting across from it or they would have had scalding hot water in their face! I called the company again and they said I have a defective seal. They are sending me another seal and a video to watch. I am completely dissatisfied with this machine and thought I could count on Bunn to be the best. I was wanting to get away from the Keurig but I don't think this is the way to do it! I do not recommend this machine and consider it dangerous to use. I have only had it 2 weeks and have had this much trouble. Not a good product Bunn!!