The Mug

4.9 • 8 Reviews

I adore this brand. I started with “The Mug” and they had me hooked. The Mug is the platonic ideal of a coffee mug. Since then I’ve acquired a variety of bowls and wonderful plate/bowl hybrids (blates??) that are my favorite for weeknights. The glazes are all gorgeous but I’ve landed on a pretty white Eggshell for my dining pieces.

Perfectly weighted and balanced, it just feels so good in your hands. The thickness of the walls is perfect for actually insulating and not burning your hands (but keeping them warm!) with a mug full of hot coffee. No one needs another mug, but you need this one.

East Fork makes gorgeous dishware and pots for grown-ups with taste. I’ve been buying their mugs, bowls and platters ever since receiving a Mug as a birthday gift years ago. They hold up from multiple microwave and dishwasher runs, and are so satisfying to host with, hold on a cozy day, and to just plain look at. My advice for first-timers is to try to shop in-person (annual pop-ups in Emeryville & LA; shops in Asheville, Atlanta, and Brooklyn) if you are picky about the exact markings and quality of these kitchen investment pieces. I have purchased Firsts and Seconds online and the seconds sometimes have really obvious flaws that are disappointing (see the photo of my Big Mug in the deep green color Night Swim). The firsts online seem to be better but of course you’re paying a premium. To save a little coin: look out for the EF groups on Insta & FB, or keep your eyes peeled for their catalogs in the mail that sometimes have a 15% off coupon.

5/5 How can I say enough about East Fork Pottery? The quality? The craftsmanship? The usability? (Microwave and dishwasher safe) The fact that somehow it makes all your food just LOOK BETTER?! Y'all, I can't begin to sing the praises of East Fork high enough. Yes, the prices are steep: but it's worth it. I hope that someday I can replace all my dishes with the beauty that is East Fork.

I love East Fork’s ceramics, and the company’s backstory and mission. When they drop a new glaze, I’m always so tempted to buy at least a mug to add to my collection. We also have several bitty bowls, everyday bowls, soup bowls, cake plates and side plates. The colors are beautiful and they’re extremely sturdy and well suited for everyday use, microwave and dishwasher safe etc. The seconds offerings are almost always worth a look too.

I am slowly replacing my cheap dishware with East Fork. I live alone so I started out buying a small set of plates during their seconds sale (they donate to AMAZING causes and encourage customers to do so on their own too). Every now and then, I’ll buy a new color of their mugs to add to my collection (also a lovely gift). Everything is so study and has a nice weight to it. Their colors are carefully chosen each season and the fun part is mixing and matching. I will have these for life! It really is the opposite of mass produced cheap trendy dishware. It’s a conscious decision to love something high quality for a long time.

I LOVE this company! They are the sweetest customer service, they make amazing products, and they support the community around them. I am slowly building my collection, the seasonal glazes are always so beautiful. Thus far my pieces have all been sturdy and withstood daily use. Beautiful heirloom quality stuff!

Lovely handmade ceramics that you will use forever. The colors and textures are very appealing, and their products are all expertly crafted. I would like to see more colors added down the line.