Nostalgia RCOF120 Retro 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker

I don't give out of the box reviews like some do so I have waited a month of use so as to give an accurate opinion.Out of the box this a very attractive coffee maker. The finish is fit for a classic car. The stylish design of the carafe is attractive as well. It doesn't seem to be any more fragile than any other models that I have owned. The easy to grab handle makes pouring even a full pot a breeze..Some drips can occur though and I have found that slower is better. A lot has been said about a clock issue. I have not seen this at this time. It has kept perfect time since the first setting and has not gained at all. It wakes me up every morn at 6:00 am with a fresh pot and will stay hot until it shuts itself off 2 hrs later. I might mention we also use this maker to brew two different kinds of tea during the day and it works great for this. I've gotten compliments already on this attractive piece.

Every carafe (the actual pot) that comes with each coffee maker I've ever purchased always spills coffee on the cabinet top while I'm pouring it into my cup. This one has an unique design where it's just about impossible to do...no matter how big of a rush you're in. This is a great tribute to the coffee maker and a very welcome surprise. The coffee comes out super hot, so for your safety...beware of this point. The coffee maker itself makes great coffee relatively quickly. However, I prefer using the size 4 unbleached coned-shaped paper filters as opposed to the reusable basket that comes with it. (It's just a personal preference.) The unit is very well-made and sturdy as well as looks quite stylish, yet nostalgic, in the amazingly beautiful shade of red.

My fiance and I are huge fans of retro design and aesthetic. When I saw this, I thought "I have to have it". The reviews made me a bit hesitant. But after quite a lot of use, I'm sold on it. The only issues I've had are cleaning the baskets (when you use pre-ground coffee, the autostop tends to get gummed up and it leaks like crazy when you pull the pot to get that early cup). But I've had none of the issues with the clock people have mentioned or any function of the unit. It does exactly what it should in exactly the way I need it to... and looks great doing it.

This is a bit of an "out of the box" review, but I've used it twice since getting it. So it's not a completely uninformed review. First- It looks the same as it does in the photos here. The shade of red, design and everything is is just as they show. That was important to me being that the look of it was a major factor in why I picked this specific coffee maker. Both pots of coffee I made came out perfectly right. I use the scoop that comes with the machine and use their "general rule" of one scoop of grinds per cup of coffee being made. I love the style and roundness of the pot itself. It pours easily enough for me and, for me, has that "nostalgia" feel to it. Last - The reason I'm giving four stars instead of five. The time it takes to brew. I saw other people complaining that it takes too much time. Often, this was responded to with a "did you clean your filter" suggestion. I must say, if you know your coffee makers and take into consideration the design of this one, it should go without saying that this specific coffee maker takes more time. It's the way they have it set up to let you take a cup of coffee form the pot mid brewing. In order to have that feature, you sacrifice a little bit of the speed in the overall brewing process. So, I think a lot of the paranoia and complaining about brew time would go away if the maker just simply said that. Inform people "this design requires a couple extra minutes of brew time."

I was a little skeptical to purchase this coffee pot due to the mix reviews. However, I am so glad I did! I have had for about six months now and I love it! It works great! Keeps coffee hot! Best of all, it has that awesome retro-look to match my red retro microwave (also made by the same company). It pours well, no problems with dripping. It takes about 8 minutes to make my half pot of coffee, but it's worth waiting for. If this coffee pot used to have issues, this company fixed any of those issues and then some. I would highly recommend it to anyone!

We really liked the look and design, but the function is very poor! Just 2 weeks after we got it the clock went haywire and the auto function would not work. About a week ago the pot stopped working completely. We unplugged it for a certain period of time to reset the machine but that did not work. I called before we have a 1 year warranty but because we were late BY 1 WEEK, they would not do anything to help us out! Seriously. Customer service was not helpful or very nice. We are NOT happy customers.

Looks FABULOUS, but not very functional, I am older, but thought "its a coffee maker, how hard can it be", well be prepared for the lid to go all the way up or you cant get the water in, so it had to sit on my stove to use, and the fill area is completely in the back so holding a full pot of water and trying to pour over the side in the back was way too unwieldy for me and I kept getting it in the coffee filter area and it immediately ran out on the bottom,and the pot is terrible to try to pour out of, water goes everywhere, and when it is hot coffee....I wanted to keep it so bad! but no.

Looks fabulous with my Nostalgia retro toaster & microwave. The red is a vibrant and glossy color. The coffee maker doesn't need filters because it has a permanent filter cone in it. Like that it has a LED clock display. The auto programming is great! Just put your coffee and water in the night before, set it to the time you want your coffee made in the morning, push in the auto button and wake up to the aroma of fresh brewed hot coffee! These are truly high quality kitchen appliances!!

I love this coffee maker. Adds a look of nostalgia to the kitchen and I really like the red colour. I was skeptical because of some of the reviews but I have had my coffee maker for a few months now and it still works great. Coffee is hot and you can program it to make coffee before you get up. I liked it so much that I got the tea kettle to match!

I've only had it in operation for two weeks but love it! Besides stylish, it is of good quality material, though out. Easy to program, fast and the pour doesn't dribble. Only draw back is setting the auto drip, You have to remember to double tap the power button or you'll have a fresh brew right away. It would have been better if it had it's own dedicated button. Other then that awesome!

I've never tried Nostalgia brand before and I was quite pleased with the design quality. All the small details are paid attention to from cup markers inside the reservoir to the spout which actually pours without spilling! I am worried the plastic on the reusable filter handle is a little weak, especially given the elegant twist to secure mechanism, and due to the water pump issues others have mentioned we did spend the extra $6 for the insurance plan. Overall though the extra ~$20 vs comparable machines is very much worth it. The quality improvement in materials, design, manufacturing tolerances, is very noticeable right out of the box. It's good looking to boot.

it took me a few minutes to figure it out - being new and all. but I like it. it's louder than my old coffee maker but it brews my coffee., and it looks good in my kitchen. the clock is like having a night in the kitchen, bonus. I do wish it had the side view level but my old one didn't have it either- so not a big deal. it works great and I'm hoping for a ling time.

great product