Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker, 12 Cups, with Auto Pause and
$44.11
Product Overview
The Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker is a dependable 12-cup drip coffee maker crafted for everyday use in both home and office environments. Designed with simplicity at its core, this appliance delivers rich-tasting coffee without requiring technical know-how or complex settings. Whether you’re starting your morning routine or fueling a busy workday, this coffee maker provides consistent performance with minimal effort. Its thoughtfully included features—like the grab-a-cup auto pause function and easy cord storage—help reduce clutter and add convenience to daily brewing. From families needing a full pot to individuals craving a quick single cup, this model balances capacity, ease of use, and reliable flavor delivery.
Key Features
- 12-Cup Capacity: Brew up to 12 standard cups (10 ounces each) of fresh coffee at once, ideal for households, small gatherings, or shared office spaces where multiple servings are regularly needed.
- Grab-A-Cup Auto Pause: Allows you to pause brewing mid-cycle by removing the carafe, enabling a quick pour of coffee before the entire batch finishes. Once the carafe is securely replaced, brewing resumes automatically, offering flexibility during hectic mornings or when guests arrive unexpectedly.
- Removable Basket Filter: Makes filling, serving, and cleaning effortless. The filter lifts out easily for disposal of used grounds and can be thoroughly rinsed, promoting better hygiene and simplifying maintenance after each brew cycle.
- Easy Cord Storage: Built-in compartment neatly stores the power cord when not in use, preventing tangles and keeping countertops organized and free from excess wires—ideal for compact kitchens or shared workspaces.
- On/Off Indicator Light: Provides clear visual feedback on the machine’s status, letting you know whether it’s powered on, actively heating, or ready to brew. This helps prevent overuse or accidental activation.
Technical Specifications
- Brewer Type: Drip Coffee Maker
- Capacity: 12 Cups (10 oz per cup)
- Carafe Material: Tempered Glass
- Filter Type: Removable basket-style paper filter
- Auto Pause Feature: Yes (Grab-A-Cup technology)
- Cord Management: Integrated storage compartment
- Indicator Light: On/Off status display
- Power Source: Standard 120V household outlet
- Dimensions: Approximately 13.5” H x 8.7” W x 9.5” D (varies slightly by model)
Benefits & Use Cases
The Mr. Coffee Black Coffee Maker excels in scenarios where reliability and ease of use are just as important as taste. Its 12-cup size makes it suitable for families preparing breakfast for the whole household, small offices hosting team meetings, or even weekend brunches with friends. The grab-a-cup feature adds a layer of practicality that many users find indispensable—especially during rush hours or when unexpected visitors stop by. Instead of waiting an extra 5–7 minutes for the entire pot to finish, you can pour a cup right away and resume brewing seamlessly.
The glass carafe is both durable and transparent, allowing you to monitor brew levels at a glance and ensure you don’t overfill or run dry. Cleaning is straightforward thanks to the removable basket filter, which can be quickly taken out, emptied, and rinsed under running water. Combined with the built-in cord storage, this design keeps your countertop tidy and reduces tripping hazards or cable snags.
While some users note limitations such as an automatic shut-off feature that may interrupt longer brewing cycles, the overall consensus highlights consistent coffee quality, intuitive operation, and value for money. If you’re looking for a no-frills coffee maker that handles daily demands with steady performance, this model fits the bill without unnecessary complexity.
Important Notes
This coffee maker includes an automatic shut-off mechanism that turns the unit off after a set period—typically several hours—which enhances safety but may not suit those who prefer to keep coffee warm indefinitely. Users should always ensure the carafe is fully and properly seated in the brewing unit before operating, particularly when using the grab-a-cup feature. Misalignment may cause leaks or incomplete resumption of the brew cycle.
The product comes complete with standard components: the glass carafe, reusable metal mesh filter (or compatible paper filters, depending on model), and power cord. No additional accessories are required for initial setup. While opinions on long-term durability vary, many appreciate the balance between affordability and functionality that Mr. Coffee has maintained across generations of this classic design.





Janet –
Perfect for me
This is my 3rd Mr. Coffee of this same model. I replaced my last one only because I wanted a shiny, very clean new one. If it had automatic shut-off, it would be completely perfect, but I don’t seem to need that feature anyway. The coffee is good, hot, quick enough. No malfunctions.
Maureen B. –
Simple coffee machine, good coffee
I’ve had a couple more expensive coffee machines with the extras including timed brewing, alarms etc. However there’s always issues with operation, durability and leakage. So I decided to get back to the basics with a Mr. COFFEE pot.ProsInexpensive, no fuss, easy to use. Nice size and fits under my cabinet. Less technical features so less chance of a defect occurring. Most importantly makes good hot coffee quickly. So no need to wait long and it has pause feature if I want my coffee even sooner. No leakage and has the pause feature.ConsNo timed delay or alarms to indicate coffee is brewed. However I consider that more a positive. I don’t need those features.
Teacher in OK –
Easy, Easy, Easy
This is the third Mr. Coffee I have purchased, so that tells you a lot about how good this coffeemaker is!Put in the coffee in the paper sleeve. Pour in the water in the back of the machine, and voila you get a great pot of coffee. Of course the quality of the coffee you buy has a little bit to do with it. Try it! You’ll like it!
Sarah –
Died after a year and 7 months.
Other than the sad day it died, we loved this coffee maker. For $40, and in light of the vinegar cleaning cycles we regularly performed, it seems to have had too short a life. $20 would seem more appropriate for an appliance that tends to die around the 2 yr mark. This is the third or fourth one this has happened with in a row. RIP Mr Coffee.
tucsondweller –
Good price on Amazon returns site at very good price.
What’s not to like? It’s very basic and works great. No grinder or other special junk needed. Bought on Amazon returns site for a 40% discount!
Daniel Cunningham –
Mr.Coffee
Great product
RiffDiva –
Great Value
This coffee maker is excellent for the money. Itâs simple and I like that the numbers are large enough so that an elderly person can see them. It also keeps the coffee hotter than the more expensive brands I have tried. Very pleased.
Duhkgeorge –
Plastic taste never went away!
*** updated 1/16/2021***Itâs been a few weeks. I tried one more time but the flavor is still there. Maybe itâll go away but I had also purchased a pitcher that boils watet for tea and itâs great with a. French press we had that I forgot to use. This product I declare as junk for me and regret the purchase thus rating it a one star. I no longer have incentive to try again so itâs unlikely Iâll come back for another updated review.********Iâm going to start this review off by talking about filters. There are cone filters and then there are flimsy filters. Until I went back to these flimsy filters, I never fully appreciated the cone filters and this will impact future machine purchases for me.Cone filters pack flat meaning storage is less invasive. The hood their shape and are less likely to spill and the wonât collapse when transferring to compost or garbage. Itâs a little thing but I appreciate it.So, the point of all this, is that mr coffee uses the flimsy filters. Surprisingly there are a lot of machines that donât use the cones, which is disappointing.First impressions:The plastic look and felt cheap. I saw reviews that commented about the cheapness of this machine and shrugged it off. Other machines are made of plastic after all. This plastic looks and feels somehow cheaper. I instantly had a negative association to it.The side windows which advertised visibility from both points was a selling point for me. What was failed to be mentioned is that you canât read the clear numbers when contrasted against a black background or steam. I wrote the marks in with permanent marker to be able to see when filling.One feature I did like is that the spout moves out of the way and the lid snaps it back into place. Simple and elegant engineering. I would never clean these grounds out when hot though. Recipe for spilt grounds and burns.The prepIt requires a washing and a single run to remove the plastic flavor, per instructions. I ran 4 times after I washed and before the first use. The plastic smell seemed gone.The usageThe first cup seemed fine. Additional uses the plastic taste and smell crept in strongly. I ran a cleanse through it four more times and itâs still there rendering expensive coffee undrinkable.My wife felt like the first coffee had a weird flavor, so maybe I didnât notice the first time? The fact we have flushed this so many times and the flavor persists is deeply concerning to me. Iâve owned a few coffee machines and never had this issue persist for so long. Iâm going to keep trying and if something changes, Iâll update. Iâd like this to be a good machine for me, but itâs not.The water heats quickly! This is a lot faster than my older coffee makers!The lighted switch is more subtle than Iâd like. Itâs a dot vs the entire switch, but in the end my wife and I turn it off after the last cup and itâs not an issue as we both stay at home now. There is no auto shut off.The drip stop works okay. A few drips will come out if you pull early, but it does stop while you pour a cup. A critical feature for my wife.The carafe pours well at an okay speed without dripping down the side. Some will leak if overly full and you have to pour slooooowly to avoid spillage. This seems better designed.This steams a lot and should not be under a cabinet when running. It WILL damage the cabinets. Itâs easy to pull out and push back in.The summary:Would I purchase again? No. Even if the flavor fixes itself, I have concerns about the cheapness of this machine and the plastic used and the health impact. I couldnât find anywhere that discussed if it was bpa free. I hadnât been concerned because sunbeam owns me coffee, but after seeing and feeling the cheapness of the plastic, and with the plastic taste still present, Iâm concerned.It is cheap, the functionality seems good for just a weeks ownership, but the lack of drinkable coffee is an issue. Even if thatâs resolved, thereâs concern in the back of my mind about the long term health impact of this machine.Hopefully this is helpful. Iâd recommend spending more money as I feel I wasted $28 and will be purchasing a new coffee maker, again.
Guadalupe P. Ayala –
Funciona bien, está bonita.
laura –
Execelente producto. Cumple con lo que menciona, hemos buscando está marca en la ciudad en dónde vivimos y nadie la vende asà que decidimos pedirla por internet y toda la familia está feliz con ella. Llegó incluso antes de lo esperado.
Amazon Customer –
If it worked properly the coffee machine wouldn’t be that bad. It is bulky, made of cheap plastic, unattractive, but it does the job for the most part. Condensation builds up on the underside of the cover which spills onto the counter every time you open it. There are no features, just an on and off switch, which you’d think is fine for the price but even other coffee makers at the same price have several features.That being said, the first one I got leaked from the bottom. Every time I made coffee there would be a pool of water on the counter. I asked for a replacement, which I got. This one worked for about a month and then the switch started coming loose, and then stopped working entirely. I asked reported the problem and they offered me yet another replacement, to which I was skeptical but accepted. Then after waiting for over a month I wrote back asking for a refund instead of a replacement, which they said they would do. Two more months went by without a refund so I ping them, now they’re saying they want me to send in the last defective machine to get a refund.If you’re looking for a cheap, straightforward coffee maker, get a different one. For $40 you expect something cheap and simple that will work, not to have to deal with awful customer service for months. Not only that but like I said, in the $40 price range there are better machines out there. I should also mention that the customer service was directly from Mr. Coffee, not Amazon.
Raquel –
Fácil de usar
Daniel –
Me gustó el diseño y la doble ventanilla del nivel de agua. Funciona bien. Pero tuve que usar una canastilla tipo filtro de otra cafetera que tenÃa anteriormente.