Coffee Gator Pour Over Coffee Maker – 27oz Paperless- Portable

what our customer say this product:

1. Wings Verified Buyer – 3 March 2024

   10-19-2018 *Second revision* I had to revise this for a second time. As I noted in my first review, the glass carafe seemed delicate, but overall I really liked it, however the pad came off of the handle and I had to lower the stars to 3. This time of year, in this area anyway, it is starting to get cold and so I was looking forward to some freshly brewed coffee, however when I started the brewing process the glass carafe cracked all around the top, see photo, and immediately knew what happened. The brewer was in a colder area and as soon as I began to pour hot water into the filter the glass carafe cracked around the top where the filter was sitting. If you live in a warmer area then this will probably never happen, but if you do not then I would advise that you gently warm the glass carafe prior to brewing coffee. I like this brewer, but it is just not holding up, put on a new handle and now the glass carafe cracked. Lowered from 3 to 2 stars. ************* 1st revision*********I had to revise my review on this from 5 to 3 stars because the pad that is on the handle of the filter came off after a few uses. Upon examining it, I realized that it is not designed that great and in fact is destined to come off because the pad is relying on friction only to keep it on, see photos. Once the pad expands after a few uses it will no longer stay on the metal handle which makes it difficult to hold when hot. It should have been designed with a notch and the pad molded to snap onto a notch or something, or permanently fastened someway. I decided to create a fix for it and used part of a handle from a heat deflector that had come off, see photos. I trimmed the handle and cut a slot on the end. To attach it I drilled a hole through it and the filter handle and used a small bolt and nut to secure it. It really needs two bolts and nuts or perhaps a pin to prevent it from rotating, but I think that it is a big improvement over the slip on pad. *****This works well for making coffee and the filter design is outstanding. The glass carafe is somewhat delicate, but a perfect match with the filter. I would highly recommend this brewer.

   

2. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 8 March 2024

   This is an update to my review. Weeks after I posted the review below, customer service contacted me and were very apologetic with my experience with the product. They offered to either send me a new carafe or one of their other products, or provide a full refund. While my point still stands that the glass carafe isn’t durable, the fact that they’re willing to go so far as to make up for my bad experience puts a smile on my face. They didn’t have to, but they did. And that makes all the difference. The metal filter works decently well and is easy to clean. The carafe on the other hand…small opening that even a short guy with small has trouble scrubbing. Then, there’s the durability of the carafe. The bottom of the carafe is extremely thin, so thin that it completely shattered when I bumped it lightly against the sink! You can see that I didn’t bump it hard, as there’s still parts of the bottom still intact, and the main body of the carafe isn’t cracked or shattered. I didn’t realize how thin the bottom was until I picked up a large chunk with a pair of chopsticks. I guess I can consider myself lucky that I had never walked it over to the table, where the glass would have gotten everywhere. Overall, works as advertised, but I won’t be buying another one. $28 gone in the lightest of bumps.

   

3. Megan Walker Verified Buyer – 2 April 2024

   Update, I’ve found that it’s a little tricky to get the correct amount of coffee for a 16oz mug without exceeding proper brew time. It filter seems to clog a little easier than paper, so the ground has to be slightly coarser than the standard ceramic pour overs. Not the end of the world but difficult to get a nice full flavored coffee. Another great way to brew in an easy, small device. The major pros, micro mesh filter makes both brewing and cleanup easy. I’ve never seen a metal/mesh filter so easy to dump out and rinse clean; the rubber grabber is a nice touch as well. Borosilicate glass seems to be relatively study, and the device doesn’t tip over easily due to the design. The “cup” measuring marks are good so that you can monitor how much coffee you want; helps the user be consistent. The minor con, this filter is pretty small. To get 4 cups worth, I had to refill the filter with water roughly 5 times. It could be used directly on a mug though, another win. Long story short, Coffee Gator has provided another way to brew a great clean cup of coffee every time. Thanks CG! I’ll continue to support them for years to come.

   

4. Jon Williquette Verified Buyer – 14 April 2024

   I’ve mainly used this for brewing coffee for my wife, and it does a great job. The reusable filter basket is a little small in comparison to some manual brewers, so I would really only recommend it for use with single-cup brewing. It does an excellent job brewing hot (I usually brew around 198ºF) or with flash brews (with ice). It holds up very well with extreme heat or extreme cold. I’d highly recommend this small-but-fierce brewer!

   

5. Christian Verified Buyer – 25 April 2024

   Por fin una cafetera saludable, sin plásticos, sin aluminio, etc.

   El café se filtra perfectamente en un momento y no deja restos. El sabor que se consigue no tiene nada que envidiar a cualquier otra cafetera de goteo.

   100% recomendada, buen precio y buenos materiales.
   

6. sylvia s. Verified Buyer – 7 July 2024

   After making my first coffee with the Gator, I gave my old coffee maker away. This one is easy to use, easy to clean, no paper filters needed and the coffee tastes better. It looks nice and feels sturdy, but since I have had it only for a short time I can’t say anything about durability.
   One word of caution: it makes very little coffee, it is perfect for maybe two cups, which is just right for me but if you need more coffee you might want to get a bigger size.
   I would recommend.
   

7. listener Of Music Verified Buyer – 30 September 2024

   First off, I ordered the “green” version because it was like, $2 less. To my delight, green is actually a lovely shade of teal! It’s so easy to make my essential morning coffee. I set water to boil, add a few scoops of coffee grounds to the filter, take my now boiling water off the stove, walk away while I wrestle my 5 year old, come back, pour a little water on my coffee grounds (it’s called blooming?!), play turn or two of words with friends, then pour the rest of the water into the filter. Once it’s done dripping, I pour it into my mug, add a drop of maple syrup (yum!) and start my day! Best coffee ever. Oh! And easy to clean. I run water through the filter holding the filter upside down. This prevents the tiny grounds from getting stuck anywhere. When the caraffe has cooled, I give it a rinse. Air dry. Thank you Phil for such an awesome product! I’m in love. With the Coffee Gator I mean. Although I’m sure you’re a great guy.

   

8. Ineternal Verified Buyer – 7 October 2024

   Edit: Company sent us a new one! We’ll see if it lasts.. Overall my wife has enjoyed using this product however its proven to be very fragile. We’ve bought two of these and both times it rolled over from a gentle nudge and broke while totally cold. It didn’t fall (any distance) nor did it hit something super hard. It just gently rolled over and shattered on the counter. All in all a very frustrating experience.

   

9. NeCr0mStR Verified Buyer – 15 October 2024

   The glass feels thin which isn’t a problem, it’s glass. But the filter came apart into two pieces within 20 days of use, which is a major bummer. Now I am left with a filter without a handle and some very sharp metal that I can see myself getting cut by while cleaning. EDIT – Phil from Coffee Gator reached out to me and asked how he can resolve the issue with my dissatisfaction of the product. Even though I had the options to receive a full replacement, refund, or another product, I asked for a replacement coffee filter since that was all I needed. Phil got the new filter out quickly and I am back in business with a like-new coffee maker. Overall impressions: – Customer service was great. – Product durability for the coffee filter was not what I was expecting, now that I know I will be a little more ginger with cleanup care. The only con I can see is that the heat loss from the pour over is enough that I have to re-heat the coffee once it is made, but this does not overall effect the quality or the flavor of the coffee. Thank you Phil for getting this fixed and for your great customer service.

   

10. Cris Verified Buyer – 29 October 2024

    I was a bit nervous to order this pour over coffee because i’ve had bad experience with reusable filters in the past making the taste weird. But this one is great! It is way faster but the coffee is equally strong. Really nice material and made. The only thing is off, is that I fill it to the 3 mugs mark and it was equal to one mug. But I don’t really mind that so I still highly recommend!

    

11. Reid B. Verified Buyer – 12 November 2024

    I have gone through two and if it gets knocked over from a standing position it will break. The first time it happened I reached out to Coffee Gator and they simply said sorry so despite that awful customer service I bought another. Shame on me. I will never buy this product again. Do yourself a favor and get a better glass carafe. UPDATE: Customer service from the owner Phil was spectacular. He reached out after reading my review and was so thoughtful/generous that I added a star. Just be weary that you need to be careful with the carafe. The canister for storing beans is great and the mesh filter is as good as you can get without having to constantly buy paper filters.

    

12. Dixie Verified Buyer – 3 January 2025

    

13. CVK Verified Buyer – 7 January 2025

    Update: Owner contacted me and took care of the problem. What a fair and caring company!!! My previous post was I Nearly almost cut my hand washing it when a big chunk of glass broke off. I always use a baby bottle brush to wash it and always hand washed all parts. I never dropped it. I am shocked after a few months a piece of glass would snap off. Very disappointed!

    

14. Josh and Lauren Parks Verified Buyer – 13 January 2025

    Works great, but the rubber handle on the filter comes off way too easily. Today it slipped off while I was moving it to the sink after making coffee. The filter broke when it hit the floor, and hot, wet coffee grounds exploded all over my kitchen. There has to be a better design for the handle than a little rubber piece that slides off.

    

15. Janine Verified Buyer – 14 January 2025

    Works perfectly every time.
    

16. cblakely Verified Buyer – 6 February 2025

    I just made my first pot of coffee and I’m please to report that it was wonderful. I used filtered water and love the stainless filter. It was so easy and it’s the perfect size because in my old electric coffee pot I was always throwing out leftover coffee. The taste was absolutely amazing and you will really enjoy using it. Love the shape and size plus the handle is perfect.

    

17. CADiver Verified Buyer – 15 February 2025

    Good. Use it every day. Well made, looks good and is functional. Easy to clean. I use a paper filter to remove some undesirable compounds in brew but it doesn’t impact brew time.
    

18. LB Verified Buyer – 17 February 2025

    Love this! As a former lab geek, the flask-like design is beautiful! I was afraid I’d crack it on the sink or counter, but after a month of daily use, it is still pristine & not as fragile as it looks. I honestly love this. I started using a coffee filter, and I think that helps keep the water in contact with the grounds a little longer for a stronger brew. The best part: I use 3 scoops of coffee and pour over water to the flask’s “5 cup” mark. I get 2 large cups of joe out of that. I fix that in the am, and I’m set. My 1 cup of espresso was never enough. Highly recommend!

    

19. derek Verified Buyer – 1 March 2025

    Excellent pour over, glass is made of great quality and i base this on the fact ive wacked it a few times agiasnt some pretty hard things accidentally and no damage occured now i cant speak for dropping it. The most ive made in it was 18 oz of coffee and it was fulled to the 3 cup line marked on the glass, you could make slighty more if needed maby 20-25oz not sure an exact amount. The mesh screen has worked an held up excellent and it also very easy to clean i just dump the ground coffee into the trash by banging it up agaisnt the side of my trash can which gets most of it to fall out then i rinse the remainder in the sink for about 10 sec no sponge just with high pressure water an swiping my finger along the sides then hanging it on my rack to dry. The glass jar is also cleaned easily to i dont even use soap or sponge as long as u rinse it out right away its good to go again and i been doing this for a few months with both things and both look an work good as new.

    

20. KC_running Verified Buyer – 1 March 2025

    Love my new coffee maker. I do have to admit I waited sometime to write a review on this produced based on similar products I have purchased in the past, by different vendors. I wanted to give this product the proper testing it deserved for me to write a review that I didn’t feel that I may have to edit later and change the review for the worse. I have to say this product has exceeded my expectation and I don’t see a need for another coffee maker. I do like have there are enough holes for the coffee to penetrate through and you don’t have to worry about anything. I do like how that I am able to make several cups of coffee all at once to server any possibly guest. This product is easy to clean, as it does note you can place it in the dishwasher, I have yet to try this.

    

21. GraceKangaroo Verified Buyer – 2 March 2025

    Easy to us, but it takes awhile to get a good coffee brewed. I’ve found 1-2 tablespoons of fresh coarse ground coffee seems to work for me for 2 cups of water. I rated it 4 stars because with only using 2 cups of water it completely fills the carafe even though it’s up to the over 3 cup mark, so that confused me. I didn’t order the huge one since I’m making coffee just for me.

    

22. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 4 March 2025

    This is an update to my review. Weeks after I posted the review below, customer service contacted me and were very apologetic with my experience with the product. They offered to either send me a new carafe or one of their other products, or provide a full refund. While my point still stands that the glass carafe isn’t durable, the fact that they’re willing to go so far as to make up for my bad experience puts a smile on my face. They didn’t have to, but they did. And that makes all the difference. The metal filter works decently well and is easy to clean. The carafe on the other hand…small opening that even a short guy with small has trouble scrubbing. Then, there’s the durability of the carafe. The bottom of the carafe is extremely thin, so thin that it completely shattered when I bumped it lightly against the sink! You can see that I didn’t bump it hard, as there’s still parts of the bottom still intact, and the main body of the carafe isn’t cracked or shattered. I didn’t realize how thin the bottom was until I picked up a large chunk with a pair of chopsticks. I guess I can consider myself lucky that I had never walked it over to the table, where the glass would have gotten everywhere. Overall, works as advertised, but I won’t be buying another one. $28 gone in the lightest of bumps.

    

23. thriftyshopper Verified Buyer – 4 March 2025

    Makes great coffee. The measure lines on carafe is a nice touch. Unfortunately the glass is thin and flimsy. Probably will break in my house in less then a month cause I live with animals(teenagers) Leave this in the sink and asking the kid to get the 47 dirty dishes in his room out and it will be broken cause we all know those dishes are getting thrown into the sink with such intensity that a few casualties are without question. Will enjoy my coffee in the meantime. “UPDATE” Didn’t last very long. Wasn’t even in the sink when broken. No one knows nothing. So it must have been those crazy ninja turtles.

    

24. Andrew Barton Verified Buyer – 7 March 2025

    Update 11/20/2019: It’s been around 10 months since I updated my review, and during those months I’ve probably used my pour over for about 4-5 of those months at work for 1-2 pots a day. I’m sad to say that now instead of having an issue with the Carafe, it’s the filter now. The thinner strainer film has come loose from the bottom of the filter. Second one this has happened to now, the first one happened within a month or so of getting the replacement filter. Maybe I’ve been cleaning it wrong, and as a result, have been damaging it on my own. However I think I’ve now proven to myself that I’ll either need a silicone, plastic, or paper one. I just can’t have nice things. :] Update 01/03/2019: Fantastic customer service. I was contacted Christmas Eve of last year by the company’s founder, wanting to know how he could make it right. Within a week, I had a replacement WHOLE CARAFE WITH FILTER sent to my house at no charge. I will absolutely be continuing to purchase products from Coffee Gator! First, I love this pour over. Great tasting coffee, every time. My sticking point is the carafe is less durable than wet tissue paper. I was washing the inside of it out with a brush and noticed that my brush was sticking through the bottom of the carafe. Might not have noticed it was broken if not for that. No noise, no shatter. Just a broken carafe and a broken heart. If you want a nice pour over filter for a similar size and shape carafe, get this one, but due to the fragility of this carafe I can’t recommend this.

    

25. devo213 Verified Buyer – 7 March 2025

    I have been using this everyday since it arrived and it works great! Yes the glass is a bit thin but just be careful and it will be fine. On my 4th day using it I was washing the filter and I noticed that the filter screen was starting to lift (see photo). The same day I received a email from this company asking how everything was going and if I needed any advice, I wrote them back and explained what had happened. They replied back and said that at the moment they had no filters in stock but If I could wait they would send one as soon as they were available so I said sure no problem send it when you have it. They were in constant contact until the filter shipped, they were kind, professional and truly nice in their correspondence. Bottom line this is coffee maker with no moving parts its not expensive, I would have been ok using the filter as is but what I believe is really great about this company is that they take customer satisfaction seriously and they are really cool people. Thanks guys!

    

26. shop-eternity Verified Buyer – 8 March 2025

    Very easy to make coffee and easy to clean after….the filter can just be reused, rewashed, and redried…do not have to plug it in and i can carry it any where on my trips or vacation…

    

27. Erika H Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

    I absolutely love my new coffee gator! I had a Keurig but it died (my 4th) and i am tired of replacing it so I decided to try pour over! Boy am I glad I did! Yes, it takes more work than a Keurig but my coffee tastes so much better!! It is so easy to use and clean and I love that the filter is cleanable so better for the environment! Thank you thank you thank you for making my mornings start just a little better!

    

28. Kevin Kim Verified Buyer – 9 March 2025

    I was looking for a pour over coffee pot that would serve as being a nice little display trinket for decor purposes as well as a functional tool for brewing coffee. On a whim, I purchased this and I was pleasantly surprised. While great coffee requires great beans, the tool in which it brews cannot be overlooked either. I’ve made three pots of coffee thus far, each pot enjoyable and each pot more pleasant than the last (I’m still experimenting with techniques). Suffice to say, it is a simple, clean, and efficient product that delivers. Sidenote: I also work in food photography and this coffee maker may very well be a useful prop one day.

    

29. Will Verified Buyer – 13 March 2025

    This is the first pour over coffee maker I’ve owned, and I love how simple it is to prep in the morning, as well as easy to clean up afterwards! The 2 cup version is perfect for 1-2 people, but anymore I would get the larger version.

    

30. Santiago Verified Buyer – 20 March 2025

    Excelente
    

31. Brian Mc Kenzie Verified Buyer – 25 March 2025

    Top quality item, make great coffee, quick and simple…. AAA seller
    

32. B Verified Buyer – 2 April 2025

    I’ve had this 27 oz coffee pour over coffee maker for 18 months. I absolutely adored it in the beginning, calling it the ‘cashmere of coffee’. It has had near daily use, but I am gentle on things and generally hope to use them ‘forever.’ I had a question early on about this seam, but the company never responded to several contacts through coffeemakers.us.com. The craft broke 6 months in, a minor bump in the stainless sink. I know things happen, but this was unduly fragile. But ok, have been using with a funnel and old pitcher for a year. In the last month, the seam of the inner lining has opened and there are now grounds between the layers, and in my coffee. I do understand wear and tear, but 18 months is short for the investment. Being glass and stainless, my expectation was years of use. Massively disappointed, and particularly with indifferent customer service.

    

33. Mauricio ARIAS Verified Buyer – 3 April 2025

    Great purchase! Nice and shiny “coffee-ware” to show up, not only because of the very easy and elegant brewing process, but also the superb taste you will get at every coffee cup. I brought mine to my office and it quickly became the star of the coffee break! Update 22-Oct-22: my coffee Gator keeps delivering brilliant coffee. Still my preferred method to serve 4 great cups of coffee!

    

34. Nate Verified Buyer – 4 April 2025

    Good product. Unfortunately the metal filter can only hold enough coffee to make 1-2 cups when the container is marked to hold 4 cups. (Could benefit from a metal filter or attachment to the filter expanding the filter cone to make a reservoir allowing it to hold 4 cups of liquid and just enough space for the coffee to ploom, the filter could also benefit from an etched ring mark indicating an estimate of the measure of 20 and 40 grams of coffee so no other tools like a scale are required) I worry the glass is as thin as cheap french presses I’ve bought in the past, none of which have ever survived a drop even into the sink. Hopefully someone in product design see’s this. Over all -happy with my purchase, even though a customer service facebook person (responds like a bot and bugs you to leave a review during the registration process for an extra year of warranty coverage so at least that extra warranty can compensate for any brittleness, but brutal honesty is what you get if you hold a review hostage for a warranty extension, which I think is a fair exchange. ^_^ UPDATE: THERE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXCELLENT. As suspected the thinness of the glass was problematic as a piece of the bottom cracked out due to heat/imperfections in the glass. I took a picture to show that it clearly was not and impact break and talked to the seemingly AI fb chat person or bot and they immediately sent me a replacement after i just sent the pictures, order# and my address. THEN they offered another year of warranty just to resend them my email address to renew. Came in 3 days. If there was a separate star rating for customer service they’d get 5 stars for sure. Thanks!

    

35. Mary W Verified Buyer – 9 April 2025

    So, I bought the smaller version of this in Nov 2019 and loved it. It lasted me a little over a year, until Dec 2020, when it cracked where the rubber grip was, in the middle of it. I enjoy making pour over coffee and really liked the design of the metal filter, so I decided to give the company another try and got the bigger version. I thought maybe the smaller one cracked where it did from the pressure of always holding it where the rubber was. So, I bought the medium size (next size up) with the handle thinking it would help prevent cracks in Jan 2021. By mid April 2021, I suddenly noticed a giant crack going across the bottom (I didnt notice at first, saw a bunch of coffee leaked out into the counter and was confused). I’m just really disappointed. I’m not overly rough, I would set it on the counter, set it in the sink, hand wash out, set upside down in drying rack over night… Repeat. I would buy another one but I don’t want to have to buy these super often… I really do like the metal filter though, so 2 stars for that at least. I’m currently just setting the filter over my coffee mug and doing my pour over coffee that way, until I decide what replacement I’m going to buy…

    

36. Andreas Frank Verified Buyer – 9 April 2025

    Alles gut