Cuisinart Classic 12 Cup Percolator, PRC-12N

I liked the previous one so well that I purchased another one even though the previous one works just fine. This one is great too. With the previous one, the top glass part cracked after multiple uses daily for 2 1/2 years. They were quick to replace the part under warranty and easy to deal with about it. It brews perfect coffee and is healthier without all the plastic parts being exposed to hot water. It is pricier than other brands but the high quality makes it a real value.

Makes great coffee and takes up very little counter space. Best of all, no microplastics in my coffee.

would have been 5 stars if it had a on off switch!! But we still love it, and I love that the coffee stays hot!

I could not wait to get my percolator. I have been wanting to go back to the old style for many years. I have tried using this twice thinking that maybe I was having a learning curve both times it turned out horrible. Both cups of coffee were full of coffee grinds in the bottom of my coffee cup, and the coffee was extremely weak. It was also very noisy and shook so badly. I thought it would fall off the countertop. It definitely does not have the good flavor that my mother‘s old-fashioned percolator had. I believe she had something called West Bend, which I don’t even think they make anymore, and there was absolutely no plastic in that percolator. I will be sending this back. I bought this one because of the lack of plastic it had in it. But the lid is made of aluminum, which is not good for us and the glass ball is actually made of plastic so all the hot coffee goes up into that plastic, which is what I’m trying to get away from. I will be returning it this week. Would love to find an old-fashioned percolator made with the steel body and glass domes. That actually makes good coffee and does not have the grinds falling into the coffee water.

Perfect percolator. Keeps coffee decently hot for two hours after making it. You just need to be patient it takes about ten minutes to brew then let it sit so the coffee runs thru the filter that’s there a few more minutes then take out the filter and your set. Yes it’s old school but makes a really smooth coffee. I wanted something to keep my coffee hot the coffee makers plate warmers go out within a month and coffee has to be microwaved to up the temp again. I do recommend however you will get a few coffee grounds I use a filter mostly sometimes not. The metal filter after making will be hot so be careful and use a cloth towel to remove. If you don’t remove it you will notice more coffee grinds. All in all it’s something I remembered from my youth and have enjoyed because my coffee made actually stays a decent hot temp and I’m not having to microwave my cup of coffee anymore.

I love my Cuisinart Percolator! Brews a delicious pot of coffee, stays warm for hours and prevents bitterness. Very easy to clean and I like the idea of not having hot plastic parts.

We bought a Cuisinart Classic 12 Cup Percolator in Dec of 2023. We purchased another one in July 2025. Unfortunately, the percolator only lasted 2 years. The glass bulb on the cover came apart. To replace it, the cost was $45. A new percolator was $100; therefore we opted for a newer machine. The newer percolator seems to have been updated. It looks like the cover is sturdier (time will tell) and the bolt inside the bottom of the percolator is steel and not rubber-both good upgrades. The machine itself makes good coffee compared to a drip machine-smoother tasting. The percolator is streamlined so it fits better on the counter and looks sleek compared to a bulky drip machine. It has a nice elongated spout which adds to the sleekness of the machine. Looking at all the other percolators on Amazon, this still seems to be the best considering the reviews the other percolators got, thus the reason for ordering this model again. If the cover didn't break after 2 years I would have given it 4 stars. (5 stars if the numbers were easier to read on the fill lines).

I have purchased this coffee maker 3x because it is the best made on the market. The parts are of the highest quality and hold up. BUT, it definitely is unreliable. My last purchase was 4 months ago and the percolator has produced 2 bad pots in a row. Yes, using a percolator is a bit of a skill, and you can’t be rushed making sure the center plunger is in the exact spot. To be sure, you need get rid of sentiment - my husband did a deep scrub with lemon, baking soda and vinegar of the parts and the second batch of coffee was just as watery as the first. So it is done, after 4 months. We have tried other brands, and this is the best we have found but it is disappointingly not good enough. Our next step for good percolator coffee is looking at restaurant supply stores for smaller percolator. For a couple that makes one pot a day, 4 months is not overuse.

Great product

After only using this coffee pot for four months the handle came off. Was pouring coffee and almost was burnt as the coffee was hot. Contacted seller who said return time was past, would not help as was a third party seller. Contacted maker and have been waiting two weeks for them to get back to me. Poor customer service all around. Liked the coffee maker but not after having this trouble.