For most of us, that first morning coffee is a welcoming kick in the tush that starts the day. And a cup of coffee is an anticipated afternoon pick-me-up — especially if you’re meeting a friend for some hot goss — but we digress. No need to rush out to the corner café for a morning fix; these budget-friendly coffee makers under $300 are reliable machines that have the added bonus of elevating your countertop, too. Some come in sassy hues, others are minimal and mellow. Whatever your style, we’ve got you covered!
Pastel Paradise
SMEG churns out the cutest, candy-coloured appliances in town: stand mixers, juicers, toasters and blenders come in an explosion of colours such as red, green and pink. It’s fashion for your countertop. The brand’s retro-style drip coffee maker is part of that pack. Priced at $260 at Best Buy and other retailers, the programmable 10-cup maker offers excellent value. We like the stainless-steel filter (no paper needed!) and the auto shut/off feature. Pssst… SMEG’s coffee lineup also includes an espresso machine and an automated coffee machine.
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Nice and Neutral
Got that mid-century mellow-everything aesthetic going on? Then you might like this slick, white Swan Nordic Espresso Maker from Wayfair. Priced at $249, the machine is easy to use, generating delicious coffee in minutes. There’s a removable drip tray and milk frother. And the Scandinavian-style machine has stylish features including wood detailing, a watch face and metal rests on top to keep the glasses tidily in place.
Sage Green in Time for Spring
Have you tried Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful Kitchenware from Walmart? We’ve tested the air fryer and the drip coffee maker (pictured, above). The coffee maker is priced at $90. We can confidently say Barrymore’s small appliances offer great value and trustworthy function. Most of the gadgets come in rose, cornflower blue, green, black and cream. The coffeemaker (pictured in sage green and available in rose, blue and other hues) brews 14 cups in 14 minutes. The illuminated touch-activated display and gently curved body are stylish features of the unit.
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The Big Cheese of Coffee Makers
Ok, so Moccamaster coffee machines aren’t usually priced at $300, but the good folks at the brand tell us they are having a $300 sale in July on Prime Day, so you can score one of these premium, hardworking beauties for $300. Get that in your calendar now! Handmade in the Netherlands, the quality machines are constructed out of sustainable materials that last a lifetime. They’re a cinch to use and the vivid colours are perfection: pictured above is Yellow Pepper. We’re also crushing on terracotta, Ocean (Moccamaster’s swoonworthy Colour of the Year) and orange.
Everything’s Rosy!
DeLonghi is the OG of coffee makers — if you’re planning a wedding list registry, add their La Specialista Arte Evo espresso machine to the list and thank us later. For smaller budgets, the Nespresso Vertuo Next Premium Coffee & Espresso Machine, priced at $249 at Canadian Tire, makes café-quality joe. The crema is amazing! Choose from five drink sizes, from rich espresso to a full coffee. A capsule-based brewing system means uniform coffee every time, while a sleek rose gold and black design is an elegant flourish.
Midcentury-Modern Simplicity
If you’re feeling nostalgic looking at this picture, with its heat-resistant beaker-like carafe, that’s because The Chemex Coffeemaker was designed in 1941. And this old-timer is still going strong, offering a quality pour-over coffee experience at a low price. The Chemex Pour-Over Glass Coffee Maker with Wood Collar is available at Williams-Sonoma and other retailers for $70. It’s easy to use: place a filter and coffee up top and pour in boiling water for clean, sediment-free coffee. The handy collar offers insulation from the heat.
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Stylish in Silver
Available at Walmart for $100, the Zwilling Infinity Thermal Carafe Drip coffee maker in silver (or black) has a 10-cup capacity and is one of the best-valued machines on this list. The wide carafe makes cleaning easy, and we like the wide stainless steel shower head for even coffee-ground moistening. On the design side, you’ve got to give Zwilling props for always delivering: that satiny silver body and ridged glass are niiiice.
