GE Appliances CAFE Specialty Drip Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe Matte Black

This coffee maker is garbage! If you use this machine with a filter the wire filter will not drain fast enough, the grounds float up getting all over the shower head and spilling over down into the carafe. If you do not use a filter, you can avoid this ONLY by brewing 5 cups or less at a time. Anything more than 5 and you will have the same problem. I've had this machine for almost 2 years dealing with this garbage. I would NEVER recommend this machine. I wish I could leave negative star reviews, but since 1 star is as low as I can go I'll settle for that.

First off, I love this coffee maker. It performed as advertised, great coffee. Smart WiFi ability is sooo nice to have. Unfortunately, all of the gold/copper colored appliqué is peeling off, the handle is falling apart, the cup indicator lights only partially work making it difficult to read. I would say the quality is poor, overall. For the price, this coffee maker should last many years. Ours is falling apart after almost 3 years!! These appear to be known issues and GE should replace the units. Or, lower the price significantly. Will be exploring other options going forward

The overall function is fine but I have had this replaced for finish issues and now the second one has finish issues as well. I paid extra to have something aesthetically pleasing on my countertop but now it just looks cheap. I got the matching air fryer as well.

I’ve only had this coffee machine for a couple of months, and I already noticed a strong moldy smell coming from the water reservoir. I tried running multiple cycles with diluted vinegar, but the smell is still there. It’s extremely disappointing, especially considering how much money I spent. I honestly feel I would have been better off with a cheaper coffee maker.

Overall its makes very good coffee, but I can't recommend it thus far because the original one I received broke within a year, which falls within the warranty. This allowed me to have it replaced pretty easily, but less than a year later again, the replacement is now faulty. Even though it's less than a year from when I got this new machine, it's not within the warranty from the original purchase so they won't replace. This is frustrating for what seemed like a good coffee maker. If you want the coffee maker to last more than a year, you may want to try something else.

I ordered the white Cafe coffee maker And it is so gorgeous on my counter and the coffee taste delicious Easy to clean and use

This product was purchased for our anniversary. My husband does not drink coffee nor could he figure out how to reset the time on my old coffee maker. However when he found out that this one had the thermal pot like I wanted again and connected to the appliance app he was excited. I have been please with the capacity along with how fast it brews. Since we live on a farm I like the fact it has a replaceable filter and the materials used to make the pot seem to be high quality. My coffee was still hot today over 4 hours after it was made.

Brews Delicious coffee! The carafe keeps the coffee hot for a long time. Coffee doesn't taste bitter at all.

The white matte carafe is already scratched after only a few days of use It has a bad design flaw about the water reservoir. You cant remove it or clean it. It collects mold because it has a trim that does not allow you to clean it. You need a pitcher to fill in the water reservoir as opposed to something removable.

The coffee is being brewed thru plastic until it goes into the craft. It is very hard to clean. I would like to exchange for a stainless version. But the coffee is very good.

I absolutely love my cafe’ specialty brewer. I will admit I bought it for the aesthetics and didn’t expect a whole lot from it other than how it looks, but it brews an amazing cup of coffee and the thermal carafe does an excellent job at keeping the coffee warm as my husband wakes up several hours earlier than I do.

Bought the Cafe coffee maker primarily to match my Cafe appliances but actually the coffee maker is awesome. Several strength and cup options. The taste has been exceptional and I love the thermal carafe! Would highly recommend.

Bought this from another retailer a couple of years ago. It looks great but that is about it. Coffee stays warm for 20 to 30 minutes at best. Descaling is a joke, the light never shuts off . The company support is a joke. Kind of we’ve got your money and you've got our defective product and we don’t have an answer on how to fix your problem. A big expensive mistake!

This is stunningly beautiful and efficient design. I brew my first café and it came out to be delicious coffee very quiet and fast. I’m happy that he has multiple settings for what type of strength you like in your coffee And even how hot or not you want the water to be! Excited and happy about my purchase!

The rose gold trim on the coffee maker (where the coffee comes through the filter to the carafe) chips off. Bought extra warranty and contacted GE for replacement. They refuse to replace stating "This warranty does not cover appearance items such as dents, scratches, rust, trim, painted/porcelain finishes and non-operational defects." But it's clearly an operational error on their part because it's faulty where it overheats from the carafe to cause this issue. Rose gold flakes in my coffee? No thanks. GE won't replace it. What a waste of money.

Love this coffee maker! Delivers smooth and great tasting coffee comparing to other brands I've bought of lessor price ranges. Only issue experienced is it stops functioning after a year to a year and a half for some reason. Where other coffee makers last way longer. I've purchased 3 of these by now. Using filtered water is recommendable.

The coffee pot was great when new but not even a year old and all the trim started to tarnish. Could not get a replacement. I was told trim was not covered under warranty.

A True Game-Changer for Coffee Lovers – Café™ Specialty Drip Coffee Maker As someone who takes coffee seriously, I can confidently say the Café™ Specialty Drip Coffee Maker has completely redefined my morning routine. From its sleek, modern aesthetic to its exceptional brewing precision, every aspect of this machine screams craftsmanship and quality. What sets this coffee maker apart is its SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) certification, meaning it meets the highest standards for home brewing. The customizable brew strength, temperature control, and even altitude calibration ensure that every cup is balanced, flavorful, and never bitter—tailored to your exact taste preferences. The WiFi-enabled smart controls are a surprising but incredibly useful feature. I can start brewing from my phone while I’m still in bed, and the built-in voice compatibility (Alexa/Google) adds even more convenience. The thermal carafe is also a huge win—no hot plate needed, and it keeps coffee hot for hours without compromising flavor. And cleanup? Practically effortless thanks to the thoughtfully designed water reservoir and reusable filter options. Whether you’re a daily drinker or a weekend connoisseur, this is a top-tier machine that genuinely elevates your coffee experience. It’s not just a coffee maker—it’s a statement piece that delivers café-quality results from the comfort of your home. Highly recommend. Worth every penny.

I love coffee and I absolutely love Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker. My children got it for me for Mother's Day and I will say I wasn't sure at first if I was going to like it, as I have always used Cuisinart coffee makers. I am very very happy with my Cafe Specialty Drip Coffee Maker it makes the perfect cup of coffee every time and the carafe keeps it warm for a couple of hours.

This is our second CAFE drip coffee maker. The 1st one stopped working altogether within 14 months. Luckily Cafe replaced the entire unit at no cost to us even though it was out of warranty. We have had the second one for about 17 months and the handle on the carafe has split and is coming unattached at the top and the copper coating bubbling and coming off. Looks great and makes fine coffee but doesn't last.