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I was an avid coffee drinker from age 18 until “a few” years ago (we will save that math for another day). I tapered my coffee use for a while, but recently rekindled my love for coffee when my significant other started using my favorite drip coffee maker.
The familiar aroma of freshly brewed coffee began to fill the house in the mornings, and I decided to pour myself a cup after four or so years of a coffee hiatus. There’s really nothing like a great cup of fresh coffee—but not necessarily from a years-old maker that had been a bargain to begin with. There’s so much room for improvement when your coffee maker just isn’t cutting it.
Black Friday is always my favorite opportunity to upgrade the staple kitchen appliances without breaking the holiday budget. However, shopping the “aisles” of online retailers to find the perfect coffee maker can be tough. That’s why I’ve compiled my favorite Black Friday deals for 2023 so you can start your day off smooth and strong (coincidentally, how I like my coffee).
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Best drip coffee maker Black Friday deals
Mr. Coffee® 14 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, Light Stainless Steel
Simple, easy-to-use, and a large capacity at 14 cups. No frills, just a great drip coffee maker at a solid price.
Mr. Coffee® 14 Cup Programmable Coffee Maker, Light Stainless Steel
Mr. Coffee Rapid Brew 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
When you need a lot of coffee and you need it now, this is the coffee maker for you. It brews 20% faster than other models and has a convenient freshness timer to remind you when your pot’s going stale.
Mr. Coffee Rapid Brew 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Moccamaster by Technivorm KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker
For people who take their drip coffee very seriously comes this precision coffee maker, which is sure to make a statement on your countertop (and it comes in 16 colors). It can toggle between small and large batches (a half- or full carafe), and brews in 4-6 minutes. Normally $359.95, it’s on sale for $251.95 during Black Friday at Williams-Sonoma.
Moccamaster by Technivorm KBGV Select 10-Cup Coffee Maker
GE Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
This stylish smart coffee maker is the ultimate upgrade for drip coffee. The wifi-enabled maker can work from your smartphone (or Alexa or Google Assistant) to allow you to control almost every variable in the brewing process, from strength, to temperature, to size. How precise can it get? You can adjust the temperature between 185-205 degrees (though it’s preset at 204 degrees, considered the ideal temperature for coffee). Get it for $100 off during Williams-Sonoma’s Black Friday sale.
GE Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
Best single cup coffee maker Black Friday deals
Cuisinart Grind-N-Brew Single Serve System
Compatible with pre-ground coffee, pods, and even has a hopper that holds 100 grams of whole beans that can be set to automatically grind and brew a cup. 3 different drink sizes (8, 10, and 12 ounce), one awesome deal. $99.95 marked down from $149.95 (that’s 33% off!)
Cuisinart Grind-N-Brew Single Serve System
Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Brushed Silver
Very simple and straightforward with options for hot and cold, as well as a strong brew and multiple sized beverages. It’s one of the best Amazon Black Friday deals, offering savings of up to 43% off its regular price.
Keurig K-Elite Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Brushed Silver
Keurig K-Duo Essentials Black Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Black
Perfect for ground or pods, comes with a carafe with a 12 cup capacity. Very easy to operate and little to no learning curve. Grab yours now for $20 off, total $79.00.
Keurig K-Duo Essentials Black Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker, Black
Instant Solo Café 2-in-1 Single Serve Coffee Maker for K-Cup Pods and Ground Coffee
From the brand that brought you the famous Instant Pot comes this single-serve coffee maker that offers the choice of making an 8-ounce, 10-ounce, or 12-ounce cup; you can also use K-cups or grounds.
Instant Solo Café 2-in-1 Single Serve Coffee Maker for K-Cup Pods and Ground Coffee
Best combo coffee maker Black Friday deals
Cuisinart SS-16W Stainless Steel Coffee Center Combo Coffee Maker (White)
Single cup option compatible with most coffee pods. Also includes a quick brew option and a 5-cup carafe if you need a little more of a boost for yourself, or you’re making some extra java for a couple other friends.
Cuisinart SS-16W Stainless Steel Coffee Center Combo Coffee Maker (White)
Keurig® K-Duo® Single-Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker
Make anywhere from a 6-to-12-ounce cup for yourself to a 6-to-12-cup carafe for your family with this combo coffee maker. You can program it in advance, or use the “Strong Brew” feature to make either option a bolder brew.
Keurig K-Duo Single-Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker, Black
Instant Dual Pod Plus 2-in-1 Coffee Maker and Espresso Maker
Whether you feel like a cappuccino or a regular cup of coffee, this coffee maker has you covered—it automatically adjusts to 19-bar pressure for brewing espresso. You can use K-cups, Nespresso pods, or bring your own beans to use in the reusable pod (included). For more savings on Instant Brand kitchen appliances, check out our round-up of the best Instant Pod Black Friday deals.
Instant Dual Pod Plus 2-in-1 Coffee Maker and Espresso Maker
What you need to know for Black Friday
When is Black Friday?
In the past, Black Friday began at midnight after Thanksgiving, drawing enthusiastic shoppers to queue up outside department stores post-feast, all in pursuit of the best bargains. However, the landscape has shifted. These sales now start as early as November 1, and commonly continue until "Cyber Monday," the Monday after Thanksgiving. For 2023, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 24, stretching through the weekend until Monday, Nov. 27, 2023.
What deals should I expect on coffee makers?
The discounts for coffee makers remain the same as most other Black Friday appliance deals for kitchen essentials, like percentages off and other dollar discounts. But the difference between coffee makers and other appliances, like multi-purpose ovens and blenders, is the vast variety of types of coffee makers. Expect to save a little bit ($5-20) on basic coffee makers, and hundreds on top-of-the-line, does-it-all, pro-grade machines.
What kind of coffee maker deals did they have last year?
Every year, the main coffee maker deal inevitably involves a Keurig. Last year, you’d find the Keurig Mini for $40 (normally $90), for example. Like last year, you can expect to see discounts and potentially bundle deals with free coffee or free K-cups and accessory packages. A huge selection of single-cup brewing systems and a variety of Ninja brand beverage machines, were also all on sale last year, ranging in quality, affordability, and versatility.
How to get a good deal on coffee makers on Black Friday
First, be on the lookout for deals that are “too good to be true.” Take the time to study the model and, definitely, read some reviews. Also, check if the sale item is a previous year’s model that has been replaced by a superior one you can probably find the newer model as well to compare).
However, my number one tip is to know what you are looking for. I can’t stress this enough. If you go into this process having used an automatic or drip coffee maker for most of your life and it’s always gotten the job done, look for those first. That being said, this is a great chance to test the waters with a single-cup or K-cup coffee maker that won’t break the bank.
How to choose the best coffee maker for you?
Let me walk you through a typical morning in our house and why the coffee maker is a huge part of it. Wake up, stretch, and head to the kitchen to the coffee nook (if you don’t have a coffee nook and you have the room for it, I highly recommend it for the ritual alone).
I have a reliable drip coffee maker with a decent capacity (12 cups) that can accommodate a busy work-from-home day, as well as enough coffee for when guests visit. We also have a single-cup brewer that is compact and perfect for quickly filling a reusable to-go mug when we need to be out the door and on the road.
When you are looking at the best coffee makers during Black Friday, I invite you to picture how the model you are considering would feel as a new part of your routine. There are so many choices with a variety of useful additional features, like timers with multiple profiles, foamer attachments, a “strength” setting for when you need to get as much out of your coffee grounds as possible, and more. These features-packed models are fantastic, but ask yourself: Is this something you want to deal with when you’re 10 minutes behind in the morning trying to get on the road for your commute or get the kids to school drop-off? However, if you mainly drink coffee on weekends, or your mornings are a bit more leisurely, you’ll have the time to enjoy the upgrade. Where to find Black Friday deals on coffee makers
The same big retailers that offer Black Friday electronics deals (along with specialty retailers for anything kitchen-related) are offering good deals on coffee makers, including: Williams-Sonoma, Kohl’s, Walmart, and Amazon.
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