Mr. Coffee 2134286 ® 5-Cup Mini Brew Switch Coffee Maker, White

Great little coffee brewer with simple controls.

For a long time I've searched for Mr. Coffee's 4 cup coffee maker but all I've found here and on eBay is one that's not used. That one is at a ridiculous price when you add in a highway-robbery price for delivery. What would show up in my searches on Amazon was this 5 cup version. I had resisted buying it for about a year, but finally ordered it a few nights ago -- then promptly cancelled the order because some reviews made me think I wouldn't like it. Fast-forward to last night shortly before midnight. I decided to give this maker a chance to prove it was worth buying, so I hit the buy button. It was here, waiting for me when I woke up today. I love it. The design differences between this model and the 4 cup one were things I thought I would hate, but I don't. Really, I have only one quibble. The filters don't fit nicely in the filter holder, but that doesn't affect how they perform. Over time I may be disappointed if the pot's lid gets coffee stains on it. Cleaning this 5 cup model is easier than the 4 cup one is. That's because my hand fits more easily in the pot for drying it, thanks to the bigger size. I also like the finish on this model. It's mostly a matte white which will go with the matte white toaster oven I'll be receiving tomorrow. I also like the on/off switch that is on both models. I use an Echo smart plug that I can turn on via my voice as soon as I wake up: "Alexa, turn on coffee." The switch is always in the on position but the plug is off until I tell Alexa to turn on the coffee. When the maker is on, I appreciate the fact there is not automatic shut off after a certain length of time, like there is with other coffee makers. When having two mugs of coffee, I often don't get around to drinking the second mug till an hour or more later. I want it to be hot when I'm ready for it. Reheating coffee in the microwave is not the same as having the pot on the heat. There's a scientific reason for this. Now about the coffee: it tastes great with both models. I think it takes the 5 cup model longer to make the coffee but it's really not an issue. I will never brew 5 cups. Most often, I will use the 2-cup setting with 3 scoops of coffee. I like it strong. Someone needs to let Mr. Coffee know they are lousy at measuring cup sizes. My mug (which looks bigger in the photo than it actually is) holds 11 ounces. The 2 cup setting delivers a little less than 11 ounces. I think Mr. Coffee uses the usual cup size other coffee makers do: just 6 ounces per cup (not the expected 8 ounces for those of us who use a regular measuring cup for our cooking needs). But the 2 cup setting gives me less than 12 ounces. It's closer to 10.5 ounces. I doubt I'll ever use more than the 4 cup setting which will give me two mugs of coffee. The pot is easier to pour from versus the 4 cup version. Getting the last little bit out of the 4 cup version is difficult, but super easy with the 5 cup version. It's obvious I love this 5 cup model. I hope Mr. Coffee won't stop making it in the future like they did with the 4 cup version. When I need a new coffee maker, I want this model to be here, ready and waiting for me to hit the buy button again. UPDATE: After using the coffee maker for a while I noticed the lid on the pot has a faint stain that I can't wash off. I expect it to get worse over time so I ordered the black version so I could use the black pot in my white coffee maker (see photo). I know it'll get stained too, but I won't be able to see it. Totally worth it. I'm adding two photos to show how it looks if you want to avoid the coffee stains. You can just use the black pot or you can adapt the white pot to accomplish the same thing. Just remove the just the white lid and snap the black lid into the white pot. Photos show what I mean, I hope. This white pot/black lid is what I'm happiest with.

I had one of these coffee makers for years but it made up to twelve cups. I gave it away because we never used it anymore. Now I decided to get a five cup one. The Mr. Coffee is a very simple maker to use. It has one button, an on/off switch. It has no clock which I don't like anyway. This one will make up to five cups. I put two tumblers of coffee in the refrigerator to make iced coffee the next day. Then I drink a cup of warm coffee decaf after dinner. This model states that you need a permanent coffee filter, so I bought one. You put in the coffee, then you fill the water reservoir in back of that. It takes 5 cups of water. I made 5 cups of a favorite coffee and it smelled and tasted really good. I bought a white Mr. Coffee and it looks really pretty on the counter. I bought a like new and it looked good and works well. Just the box was damaged. The value was good. I am keeping a small kcups maker next to it so when company comes, they can choose whatever. And I am happy with that.

Arrived in good condition. Ran white vinegar solution through and then brewed coffee without a problem. Simple on/off button. The white may show coffee stains unlike the black.

great product

I hate bad reviews where it's apparent the reviewer had not completely read the product description, did not understand how to properly use the product or had unreal expectations. This is not the case, I had my last Mr Coffee for years, was extremely happy with everything about it. So without hesitating I just automatically ordered another one. My fault! As one of the other reviews states... this is an extremely difficult product for us left handers but beyond that it's just plain cheap. I don't get the high reviews, maybe the one I got was a fluke? The "brew arm" is not incorporated into the lid so has to be moved back and forth manually. The mini filters don't fit (still too large) and I have to lift the arm up over the filter to get it in the brew position and water collects in the area underneath the filter basket and continues to drip or drain down onto the burner plate long after brewing is complete. Finally the plastic and construction is very poor quality. I just got this a month ago and have become so frustrated I've just ordered another brand and will throw this one away as soon as it arrives. Very disappointed and would not recommend based on the one I received.

The size is great for a one person household, and it brews good coffee. The white colored plastic stains easily so after a few months use it started looking pretty dingy (even though I clean it regularly). Maybe I should have purchased it in black. My primary complaint is it initially brewed the coffee pretty rapidly but started taking loner a few months ago. I have had it not for 13 months and it is taking 20+ minutes to brew a full 5 cups. That's unfortunate as it's predecessor was a 12-cup model of the same brand that lasted me 5+ years. I guess no one really builds affordable quality anymore for those of us who cannot (or choose not to) pay for the top line expensive coffee brewers. I don't need to make expresso or grind my own beans. I just want a coffee machine that will make a good cup of Joe with my quality coffee.

the best for single coffee serious morning people, people who don't want a large carafe to sit and burn . . . .