We use a Breville espresso machine and a 12-cup Mr Coffee plus a Breville grinder. It works great. The Mr. Coffee seems out of place next to the sleek Brevilles

We use a Breville espresso machine and a 12-cup Mr Coffee plus a Breville grinder. It works great. The Mr. Coffee seems out of place next to the sleek Brevilles but it holds its own. We auditioned 3-4 other coffee makers and settled on it b/c it works, doesn't leak, and is fast. The taste, to me, is really good. We use the "Kicking Horse Kick Ass" coffee from Amazon and go through 2-4 bags a month w/ three people (and more for espresso).