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31 of 31 found the following review helpful:
 Makes really good coffee if ... Apr 07, 2009
By Kenneth Cooper
"Ken"
On getting ready to order another Cafe Uno I decided to read some other opinions. Hmm. Here's a recommendation for everyone who orders any one of these one cup coffee makers: Use a paper filter. With this unit I simply cut a paper napkin into 16 little squares and place one in the basket on each making. On the other two one cup makers I purchased I used regular coffee filters (small ones). The other two units I bought were made by Brookstone and Black & Decker. I've owned the Brookstone for several years. It's been excellent. It's just getting old and the coffee doesn't taste as good as it used to. The Black & Decker lasted for a month before it burned out (sometimes with these I forget to add water, realize my mistake, then put the water in without letting it cool down). You shouldn't shock the heater that way, but on the other hand, both the Brookstone and the Uno One have been very forgiving. The one thing the Uno One doesn't have that the others had is an automatic shut-off. On the other hand, forgetting to turn off the lighted switch doesn't seem to hurt anything. By the way, the porcelain cup that comes with this little guy is only about 7 oz. One other point, I've found that very slightly less than a level scoop of Yuban coffee grounds makes the best cup. Why am I buying another? Because this one makes better coffee than any coffee maker I've ever owned .. so I want another for a spare .. just in case.
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Seems great at first, but is a piece of junk Aug 14, 2010
By Cga
This is one of those items that seems great at first but quickly shows its true colors. I bought mine from an online auction site (you know the one I'm talking about).
I'd searched for a good one cup coffee maker (don't want the pod type) with the smallest possible footprint for quite a while before buying this one. After trying three or four machines I'm still looking.
Even though, strangely enough, it makes quite a good cup of coffee, I can't believe there are any positive reviews of this product at all.
I never tried brewing a cup of coffee using the permanent filter. What's the point? It's too much trouble cleaning that style filter. Why anyone would use such a filter is a mystery to me. What I did was cut down larger sized paper filters.
A list of the issues and problems I noticed within a week:
--The hinge holding the flip top will not stay attached. As a result I have to just press the top in place and hope for the best.
--There is a tiny reducer type part that is there to apparently control the dripping of the coffee into the cup. This fell off and disappeared immediately. However, it does not affect operation.
--The two interchangeable mug platforms are completely superfluous. They're totally unnecessary. The cup, ANY cup that will fit under the dripping part, will stay in place just fine without either platform.
--It takes a LONG time for it to produce a cup of coffee.
--It's too hard to clean. Coffee splatters underneath, and because the machine is white you can't just ever put it away without thoroughly washing it first.
--It's made from very very cheap, lightweight plastic. It's far too insubstantial, even for an inexpensive coffee maker. Actually, it's not all that cheap...
There are two good things about this coffee maker. It really does make a good cup of coffee, and it does take up very little space on your countertop.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Just what my parents wanted Jul 18, 2009
By Stuart T. Pyburn
I bought this for my 90 year old parents as a replacement for the same item that was 20 years old and stopped heating. I don't belive i would use this item but for them it's perfect. No cups to buy just there normal coffee and tea and they are set. It's simple and works well.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Pleased as punch Jan 09, 2007
By Anita R. Braun
I love it. When I wake up at night I don't like to disturb the household. With my one-cup I can have a cup of hot tea or cocoa and no one else loses any sleep. It is quick and easy to use and cleans up readily. My only suggestion for improvement would be a slightly longer cord. In my room I had to use an extension cord.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Best considering the options Aug 18, 2010
By D. DIMURO
I have been searching for a one cup non pod coffee maker for quite a while and there are very few available. This coffee maker brews a decent cup of hot coffee. The mesh filter included works fine and the lack of an automatic shut off is not a problem. The coffee continues to drip out after the cup is basically full and that can be a little messy. However, for $15 and no minimum for free shipping, I'm pleased.
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