Does it work with K-Cup pods?

No. Both sides brew loose ground coffee only, and the single-serve side uses the included mesh scoop.

How much coffee does the single-serve side make?

Up to 14 oz into your own cup or travel mug. Larger mugs will not fill in one brew.

Do I need paper filters?

No. A permanent mesh filter is included for the carafe side, and the single-serve scoop is reusable.

Can I set it to brew before I wake up?

Yes. The carafe side is programmable, and the machine shuts off automatically after brewing.

What comes in the box?

The brewer, a 12-cup glass carafe and a single-serve mesh scoop. Cups and travel mugs are not included.

Is it good for a single person?

Yes if you mostly brew one mug at a time, but the 14 oz limit means large drinks need two rounds.

Where is the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer cheapest?

At Target, for $88.95, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 158 ratings.

Where can I buy the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer?

5 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, eBay, Target, Wayfair, Amazon.

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer

Best price now

$88.95at TargetChecked Nov 4

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5158 ratings

Owners rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 158 ratings and mostly praise the two brewing options and the low running cost of using loose grounds. Complaints tend to center on the single-serve side's 14 oz limit and the plastic build.

What people mention

Two-way brewingPraisedOwners like switching between a full carafe and a single mug without a second machine.
Pod-free costPraisedBuyers note that loose grounds and the reusable filter cost far less than K-Cups.
Single-serve sizeMixedThe 14 oz single-serve limit suits a mug but is small for a tall travel mug.
BuildCriticisedSome owners find the plastic body and glass carafe less durable than expected.
ProgrammingPraisedThe timer and auto shutoff are called simple to set and reliable.

About the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Brewer

For all the coffee drinkers and aficionados who despise the long cafe lines, dread the overwhelming coffee options or need a fix for those early morning caffeine pains - fear no more! There's finally an affordable, low-maintenance coffee maker that can brew basic or premium roast coffee in a fraction of the time and cost as the coffeehouse: the Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker. This versatile coffee maker lets you brew up to 14 oz. into a cup or travel mug with your favorite ground coffee: just scoop, place and brew. Any loose coffee grounds can be used (not compatible with K-Cup* pods). When you want a full pot, the carafe side brews up to 12 cups with ground coffee and gives you the option to program your coffee in advance for wake-up ready coffee. The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker includes a 12 cup glass carafe and single-serve mesh scoop to easily measure and fill ground coffee. The Hamilton Beach 2-Way Programmable Coffee Maker is not compatible with K-Cup* pods. Travel mugs and cups are not included.