Bonavita Metropolitan 8-Cup coffee brewer

Cnet rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 The good: The Bonavita Metropolitan brews excellent coffee for a very reasonable price. It’s simple to use, compact and easy to clean. The bad: It doesn’t have a thermal carafe. Coffee in its glass carafe cools quickly. Its body is all plastic. The cost: $69 to $80

The bottom line: Buy the Bonavita Metropolitan coffee maker for its low price and excellent drip, but slow drinkers should save up for a thermal carafe model.