Bonavita 8-Cup One-Touch Coffee Maker: Perfect for Connoisseurs of Coffee

Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer: Update March 29.2023: I was able to contact the seller directly and had immediate response. They are sending out a new lid! I did have to complete a form and include model#, model date (located on the bottom of unit), original receipt, purchased from and include photos.
I am extremely impressed with how this was handled and response time. Customer service was spot on! I would definitely recommend this unit.

March 29.2023: I purchased this as a house warming gift. Great simple coffee maker with a hot pot of fresh brew within 7mins! Simple minimal design with a couple flaws.

1) make sure to pour over the sink this does leak.
2) the lid push lever broke after 6 months.

Would I recommend this product...Yes, several reasons.
It makes a fresh brew (no bitters) within 7mins. I have read comments regarding flavor of coffee I suspect they are not using fresh (whole bean) grind at home.

I like the carafe. I like the simple design with one push button on/off design.
This all being said after the hefty price tag I feel the lid design and leaky pour should definitely NOT be happening.

I have had other pricey models with heated...

United States on Mar 29, 2023

Eduardo Illan: Cafetera que entrega un café de calidad y muy fácil de usar, recomendada al 100%

Mexico on Dec 26, 2022

Royboy: Let me start by saying I love Bonavita. I got my first one 8+ years ago, after hearing and reading about them, and how highly rated they were. I ordered a BV1800 and was very impressed. Mr. Coffee went to the storage closet to await emergency use. Well, after 8 years, the Bonavita carafe somehow developed a crack in the glass despite how careful I always was with it. Shortly after, the carafe actually lost a big chunk of the rim and even though various BV1800-owners commented on the internet that their choice of glass replacement carafe worked for them, I ordered and returned several that did not fit. And since the unit is out of production, I couldn't just order another BV1800.

So that's how I ended up ordering the Bonavita Connoisseur 8 cup One Touch, after much research. My immediate reaction was to appreciate the looks of the coffeemaker. It looks really snazzy, though taking up a bigger portion of countertop real estate than the BV1800. It makes really good coffee, just like the other one, and delivers a piping hot brew in short order. But there are significant differences, some good and some bad.

First off, the Connoisseur does not...

United States on Jun 19, 2022

Lauren Sharp: We bought this to replace an old mr. Coffee machine that broke. We decided to buy something a bit more expensive and would be more flavourful. After a lot of research and review reading, we settled on this one. While it’s not as strong as a true pour over, it’s quite delicious. We are not coffee snobs, but do enjoy a great tasting cup of coffee. For us it’s great, and brews fast for when we are on the go. It also pours water evenly over the whole filter, which is great! It is easy to clean and minimal mess! I high recommend this coffee maker if you really love coffee, are not a total coffee snob and just want something delicious and simple!

Canada on Dec 23, 2021

Patricia Ann McCoy: Hace el café muy rico y rápido. Me gusta la sencillez de operación y de limpio, y la calidad

Mexico on Jul 04, 2021

RecordGeek: I am a pretty serious coffee snob - I have a lot of coffee making apparatus (pour over, chemex) and an elaborate espresso machine setup, as well as multiple grinders. I never thought I would actually own an automatic coffee machine but when it came time to buy one I asked my coffee geek friends and they consistently recommended the Bonavita as one of the top choices. It was also the most affordable among the choices they recommended (the others being the Technivorm Moccamaster, the Ratio Eight, Ratio Six, and various others). That said it costs more than many other mainstream brand coffee makers.

But here's the thing - this machine works like a charm, and it does exactly what a good coffee maker should. It heats the water up to the right temperature, pre-infuses (if you turn that mode on which I do), and evenly distributes the water to saturate the coffee grounds, and extract a delicious pot of coffee. It's quick, easy, and makes consistently flavorful coffee.

The thermal carafe keeps the coffee hot for a long time, I've had no issues with that at all - but as others have pointed out you do need to put the lid on right after the pot is done brewing...

United States on Oct 28, 2020

Pepe: La mejor cafetera que he tenido, ya llevamos tres meses con ella y muy bien. En la jarra térmica el café puede durar caliente 8hrs y a veces un poco más.

Mexico on Jul 16, 2020

SteelNlead: After a terrible experience with an overpriced Technivorm Moccamaster I decided to try out the newest in the Bonavita line. I read the reviews on older models of what people disliked mostly carafe dripping and grind holder resting on the carafe and seems Bonavita listed and fixed those in the connosisseur model.

The unit is very well made and sturdy and it makes a fantastic smooth cup of coffee, the grind at the end is absolutely perfectly saturated no holes no blasting it all over. The carafe kept my coffee hot for over 3 hrs now I do put hot water in my carafe pre brew just to warm it up. The pre infusion works fantastic I have always done pour over but I find this has a smoother result perhaps caused the grind is all saturated at same time where in pour over it is not and there is overlap I'm no expert.

If your looking for a high quality coffee maker that actually lives up to its reputation the bonavita connosisseur is your best bet and I've purchased ones $200 more.

Canada on Jan 12, 2019