An Exhaustive Guide to the Best Drip Coffee Makers We've Ever Tested

This article was updated in March 2023 to ensure all product picks tested and vetted by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab were up-to-date and in stock.

No matter how you like to prepare your coffee, from cold brew to French press and everything in between, there's a coffee maker for it. An espresso machine lets you be your own barista and single-serve coffee makers provide convenience. However, if you just want a traditional cup of coffee there are plenty of drip coffee machines to choose from, and newer models come equipped with additional modes to make iced coffee and even pour-over coffee.

The options seem endless for drip coffee makers, which is why at the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, we've been hands-on testing coffee makers for decades from brands like Breville, Cuisinart, Ninja, Hamilton Beach and more to find the best ones. One could say we’re obsessed with making coffee at home and in our Labs: Over the years, our experts have tested hundreds of machines and brewed more than 1,000 cups of coffee from all types of coffee makers. We’ve also tested accessories like coffee grinders so you can always get the freshest brew. In our latest drip coffee maker test, we spent over 60 hours testing and brewed over 250 cups of coffee. Overall, popular newer models that could make multiple types of brews — such as cold brew, concentrates for latte-like drinks and iced coffees — impressed us the most.

Our top picks:

After our top picks, stick around to learn more about how we test coffee machines in the Lab and what you should look for when shopping for one. Once you've picked the right drip coffee maker for your home, read up on how to clean a coffee maker so you can always have great tasting coffee.