Customer Reviews for Presto - Stainless Steel Coffee Maker, 12 Cup Robust Percolator Coffee - Silver
Customer Rating
3
Be aware the the perk well is Aluminum
on December 3, 2025
Posted by: LisaL
Gender:Female
I bought this a few months ago. For elegance, function, and coffee flavor I would have given it a 10 review if it were possible until I discovered it had an aluminum perk well. This company is not transparent about this! Nowhere does it mention anything about the aluminum well. They make it sound like the entire thing is stainless steel. Probably because they know they would sell less of them for people worried about aluminum. If this is a food grade aluminum, and or with a food grade coating to prevent leaching, they could easily add this in so people are not blindsided and feel comfortable with it. Since they do not do this, it makes it questionable whether this food grade or not. So, just be aware before you buy this. I only gave it a three star due the lack of transparency, which leads to the question: is this a deceitful practice to ensure higher sales??
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, December 4, 2025
We, too, are concerned about safety. We at Presto take pride in the quality of our products and service. All appliances are fully inspected for safety and compliance by Underwriters Laboratories. We do not intentionally hide the fact that there is an aluminum perk well and sincerely apologize for the confusion. If you have any questions or concerns about your appliance, please feel free to contact Presto Customer Service by calling 1-800-877-0441. We are available Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm Central Time.
The Presto coffee maker makes great coffee. Keeps it warm all day. And is Stainless Steel so it doesn't leach plastic into our coffee. It's everything we wanted!
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, November 10, 2025
I switched to the Presto percolator because I wanted to stop having microplastics in my coffee and this percolator is 100% stainless steel. It’s easy to use and the fact that my coffee tastes so much better was a pleasant surprise.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, October 6, 2025
Still trying to make the perfect cup, suggestions?
on September 16, 2025
Posted by: Kristen K
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the look of the stainless steel - it’s easy to use & clean. Coffee is extremely hot which I like. I have the 12 cup - still trying to perfect the brew. More often than not, I’m making 6-8 cups- still coming out too weak . I use plenty of coffee grounds coarse/ medium coarse. Found a video about shutting it off around 7 minutes of percolating time - that has helped some. Any suggestions would be helpful. Maybe, I should just do the full pot and use complete brew time but just seems wasteful . I do love not having plastic touch my coffee .
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, September 17, 2025
I have used Presto percolators most of my life. True, the older ones can last for years and years. Now days with planned obsolenscense they last about 5 or 6 years. I have read others saying perked coffee is bitter. I have never known a bitter cup of coffee from a Presto percolator. We recently moved a long distance and the basket lid was ho where to be found, so looked on line at this site, and 2 days later I had a new one. I will continue to use Presto percolators. Love Presto!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from https://www.gopresto.com/By PrestoCS, September 17, 2025
We appreciate your review and loyalty to Presto! Enjoy your coffee!