Customer reviews from Fellow
Fellow - Clara 3-Cup French Press Coffee Maker - Matte Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(265 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 265 reviews
5 Stars
199
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
4
1 Star
14
88%of customers recommend this product.
(
58 out of
66)
Customer Reviews for Fellow - Clara 3-Cup French Press Coffee Maker - Matte Black
Customer Rating
1
Shoddy design despite beauty and function
on November 2, 2023
Posted by: MrsKugs
from Canada
I’ve had this awesome French press for a little over a year and the handle broke off very poor design for something like this to happen in such a short amount of time
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
1
style over substance
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: wantedtoloveit123
originally loved this French press but less than 4 months into owning it the handle just fell off. After taking a closer look, it really is pretty crapy construction.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
1
Bought this in December and
on February 24, 2023
Posted by: Dana C.
from US
Bought this in December and the handle broke off today.
How can I get a replacement?
How can I get a replacement?
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Posted by: Coffee in Seattle.
Verified Purchase:Yes
This looks great but handle keeps breaking off. Poor construction.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from FellowBy CX, Customer Experience Team, March 1, 2024
H there,
We're sorry to hear about your experience with your Clara French Press. We're glad to see that one of our agents has already been in touch with you to assist you. Should you have any additional feedback to share, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@fellowproducts.com.
- The Fellow Team
We're sorry to hear about your experience with your Clara French Press. We're glad to see that one of our agents has already been in touch with you to assist you. Should you have any additional feedback to share, please feel free to reach out to us at hello@fellowproducts.com.
- The Fellow Team
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
1
This is a beautiful piece of garbage
on June 26, 2023
Posted by: Kaleiheana R.
from US
I love the way this french press looks. Its gorgeous. However, no matter how I orient the pour, it pours out all over the counter. Further, the fancy walnut topper came off about 3 months after purchase, and despite trying multiple glues and epoxies to reattach it, it has never really worked, and it currently is just basically non-functional less than a year after purchase. NOT WORTH IT. It is hard to clean. It looks good, but not much else.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
Almost perfect
on June 8, 2021
Posted by: Bryon W.
from US
My biggest complaint with this press is it's nearly impossible to pour out of it and not get coffee to run down the front of the press from the pour spout. the spout seem to be too short, so no matter the technique I try, I'm spilling coffee everywhere. Also there is still a fair amount of sediment that makes it through the mesh on the plunger. It looks good, the insulation is excellent, the non stick coating is brilliant, and the ease of cleaning and disassembly is welcome for sure. A few tweaks and this would be a perfect press IMHO.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Best French Press of the many I’ve owned
on March 17, 2025
Posted by: Chip
I’m very old on a “small” fixed income & have been French pressing coffee using glass, stainless & ceramic presses for half of my life. Without any reservation, I can say that this Fellow Clara press is the best I’ve ever owned. It is well designed & with good heat retention & I can actually taste the difference wherein this press out performs all of the others. It’s not just a looker. I suggest that you treat the wood handle & knob with something before using. I first used multiple coating of mineral oil or suggest something else (does not have to be food grade) because repeated washings can visually damage natural wood overtime. Otherwise, purchase this model without wood accents. Age brings knowledge through experience. So, heed my advice & you should be happy. I’m actually thrilled that I bit the bullet & splurged to recently purchase it. This one is sturdy & should last. Had it been available for sale decades ago, I wouldn’t have incrementally spent good money on broken glass carafe’s & cracked ceramic press parts. I took time to write this to help consumers & I do not enjoy writing surveys or reviews. Learn from my having done things the hard way & listening to those who only believe they’re helping others. I don’t lie, cheat or steal so be cognizant of my moral character & commonsense.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
1
Teflon and poor mesh filter.
on June 1, 2021
Posted by: Jonah H.
from US
There’s really no reason for a Teflon liner in a stainless steel vessel. I’m trying to reduce the amount of PFAS in my life and this seems completely unnecessary.
Also, the design of the mesh for the plunger leads it to getting clogged so it’s hard to finish pressing it down.
I think the overall design is fantastic but these two issues ruined it for me.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow