Programmable Coffee Maker by Mr. Coffee - DRX5-RB

KerriKerri: I ordered this not realizing '4 cup' does NOT mean '4 mug'. I had read other reviews of people upset about how small it is and how they were only getting 2-3 cups out of it and I thought '2 mugs is perfect, 3 mugs of coffee is more than enough'.. yet, somehow, I never realized '4 cup' means '4 ESSPRESSO cups'. It certainly does not fit 4 mugs, or even 4 measuring cups worth of water, it does not even fit 3!

The size of my mugs are also larger than average mugs haha so to only be able to fill 1.25 mugs worth was kind of funny. But despite this, I ordered it knowing it would be smaller so throwing on an extra pot for the few times we use it, is not difficult!

It still makes really good coffee. Ive had it for a few months now, dont use to TOO often but whenever we do, it works just as expected. Doubles as a reliable clock. Cleans up nice!

The only downside for me, besides size, with this coffee maker is that is does not automatically shut off. Ive forgotten a few times, luckily for short periods of time. But this option IS advertised so I can not claim this to be a flaw or false advertising.

Canada on Sep 09, 2018

Edgar: A pesar de ser una cafetera para 4 tazas en realidad una carga completa es para un termo de 600 ml.
Fuera de ese detalle es lo mas práctico y sencillo del mundo hacer café en esta pequeña cafetera.
Lo mejor de todo es su opción de que preparé el café en la mañana de manera automática siempre y cuando te acuerdes de prepararla con su carga de café y agua.
Es fácil de limpiar y de lavar, hay que tener cuidado al servir el café ya que por lo chico de la jarrita puedes tirar café si no tienes cuidado.

Mexico on Jul 22, 2018

kim: I absolutely adore this coffee maker. I have it in my room and wake up to the smell or fresh coffee every day. It's so small and cute, it doesn't make 4 cups, more like 2. But I'm okay with that since 2 is about the max I can drink in the morning anyways. It's easy to set up and program. When I first unboxed it I ran diluted vinegar through it twice and then diluted water 3 times, just to get rid of that manufactured taste and clean the inside. Since then it makes the best coffee. ☕️☕️☕️

Canada on Apr 30, 2017

Jonah Spool: I'm going to take a little time out of my day to talk about something I feel strongly about. Indeed, I'm sure many people in the northwest and across the country are passionate in regards to this subject.

Coffee.

I must start by mentioning that in my early college years, I drank copious amounts of this tasty beverage. So much, in fact, that I became completely dependent, and resolved to quit consumption of all caffeine, a resolution that I maintained for roughly 8 years.

You read correctly. Eight years, no coffee.

However, upon my return to Seattle, where I was surrounded by amazing smelling brews and beans everywhere I went, coffee made its triumphant return into my life. I still vividly remember the cortado that broke my will and sent my palate to caffeinated heaven.

Now that we're current on my fascinating history with coffee consumption, let's move on to what I really want to address: making coffee.

Over the past two years, I have joined the quest to make the perfect cup. I know that many of you are partial to espresso mixed drinks, but for me it's a cup of drip made with high quality dark roast beans, served black.

I wanted to...

United States on Sep 10, 2016

Fergusmax Sells Stuff: Fantastic little coffee maker. It makes really good, piping hot coffee, that is the key because other small makers I have had, make luke warm coffee. You can't beat this coffee maker for the price. Note if you are buying this also order 4 cup basket filters on line, because the small basket filters are hard to find in Canada anyway. Highly recommend this coffee maker.

Canada on Aug 16, 2016

Strawberry: I've been looking for a quality 4 cup coffee machine for a long time. This is it. Makes 2 full mugs of great tasting coffee. The only downfall, it doesn't have a auto off feature that shuts off after brewing or after a few minutes. I'm buying another one for work.

Canada on Mar 28, 2015

Angela M: I bought this coffee maker almost 4 months ago, use it daily, and I am very happy with it.

I chose this model because I am the only person in my household who drinks coffee and I wanted something inexpensive.

Pros:
- The size is very compact and takes little counter space.
- The delay brew function requires you to set the time only once. After that you just hit one button each evening when you add fresh coffee and water. Great if you wake up at the same time each day.
- The heated base automatically turns off after an hour, which is useful, since heating an empty carafe can cause it to break.
- Carafe works well - I was worried coffee would collect around the tip and spill (had this issue with an old small coffeemaker), but the design is perfect and I had no issues.
- Coffee tastes well. This is no fancy espresso maker, but it makes good coffee and I had no problem with the plastic taste other reviewers mention (I did run it with just water a couple times before using). Also, I have been using it with the Mr Coffee 4 cup permanent filter.
- Other: easy to clean, clock works well.

Cons:
- As other reviewers mentioned, it takes longer to...

United States on Nov 18, 2013

Carole: Size: This coffeemaker is perfect for one person who doesn't drink much coffee. It makes barely two medium sized mugs full of coffee, but only one if your mugs are extra-large or if you use a travel mug. So, I would not buy it for two people. You have probably seen similar sized coffeemakers in motel rooms. It doesn't take much counter space at all.

Coffee quality: If you like Mr. Coffee coffeemakers, you will like this one. I think it makes very good coffee, with as little fuss and bother as possible.

Filter: Because of the small size of this coffee maker, it DOES NOT USE A NORMAL FILTER SIZE. Paper filters are not available at the average grocery store at all. As you will notice, if you order them online they are pretty expensive. Don't order them! The solution to this problem is to buy a permanent filter:  Mr. Coffee 6659 4 Cup Permanent Filter, (Filter does not include handle.)  The $2.49 permanent filter has a $5 shipping charge which angered me but you can't avoid it. Just ignore the outragous shipping price of the permanent filter and buy it anyway. It works nicely and a handle for it would be completely unnecessary.

Notice that there is a...

United States on Nov 20, 2011