Bonavita Enthusiast 8 Cup Drip Coffee Brewer- Pour Over

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1. D. Zamora Verified Buyer – 26 April 2024

   When I turned it on for the first time, I had the same issue as another’s reviewer. The machine turned on, I pressed brew, it beeped twice after 5 seconds, and did nothing. There was no documentation anywhere to show what could be the problem. I literally tried everything I could think of to fix the issue. I removed and reseated the water basin, took out and put back the grind basket, tried different button combinations, unplugging and plugging back in… I THINK there is a sensor for the coffee basket as I can hear an audible click when putting in the basket. That or maybe water wasn’t flowing and reseating helped fix that. It’s been fine ever since for the past couple months. Coffee has been tasty with no other issues whatsoever. Using the bloom brew is perfect for freshly ground beans. Looks great in the kitchen with other stainless steel appliances.

   

2. Suze Verified Buyer – 7 November 2024

   Fake “stainless” STAINS. Warm coffee. No thin glass carafes available. ! HELP! Other carafes don’t fit. Can’t be cleaned and no customer service. You’ll be sorry you bought this!

   

3. Michael Verified Buyer – 7 February 2025

   As the title describes, we received the Enthusiast but not the same one pictured. It worked fine but the carafe doesn’t seal after brewing, so the coffee doesn’t stay hot by the time we get around to our second cup. We tried playing with it but couldn’t figure it out. There are no instructions other than how to brew the coffee. Returning item because the price is too much for something so simply flawed. As another review stated, this item is even listed on the Bonavita website anymore

   

4. Harper Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

   Only brewed 2 pots so far and I ve to say they have been delicious. I did alot of research an was torn between this an the moccamaster. Told myself I’d try this an if I had issues with it I’d get the moccamaster instead. So far I’m very happy with my choice. Do wish the coffee would stay hot longer. It is a shame there’s no drip shut off after brew so it just continues to drip on the hot plate. And I wish there was a replacement Carafe you could buy for it as I now handle it like a new born because the glass is so thin an fragile feeling. I did know the cons on this purchase so they were not a shocker. I will update in a few weeks when I’ve gotten her more broken in. UPDATE* I’ve had her for 10 months now an gotta say I am looking for a new coffee maker for Christmas. I cant take how quickly the pot gets cold. Huge bummer when I go back to top off my cup 20 mins later an the pots barely warm. I’ve also stopped tasting the difference from a bloomed cup and a brewed cup.

   

5. Don k Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

   Makes a great cup of coffee. Fast brew. Easy to use. A cup for this maker is only 5 oz not 8. But makes perfect coffee and the insulated metal carafe keeps it warm for quite a while without a hot plate. I like the pre wet feature. Also easy to clean.
   

6. Ryan Verified Buyer – 6 April 2025

   I had the Bonavita Connoisseur coffee maker for the past ten years and loved it. It recently gave out and I was happy to see that there was a new “upgraded” Enthusiast offering from Bonavita. Unfortunately nothing about this machine is an upgrade. 1) The removable reservoir leaks water nearly as soon as you attach it to the machine. 2) My old Connoisseur model’s hot plate would stay on for 1.5-2 hours. The Enthusiast stays on for about 30 minutes. 3) The plastic brew basket feels cheap especially for a machine at this price point. I’ll be returning this item and opting for a different brand. Based on this experience it seems the quality and design of products by Bonavita has fallen off a cliff.