Fellow reviews and discussion

4.6

95% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Precise temperature control kettles
  • Quiet, consistent burr grinder
  • Sleek, modern industrial design
  • Durable, well-engineered construction
  • Intentionally slow gooseneck pour
  • Grinder static causing mess
  • Limited espresso grind range
  • Dishwasher-sensitive color coating

Fellow earns strong reviews as a design-forward coffee gear brand that largely delivers: kettles heat quickly and hold precise temperatures, and the Ode grinder is quiet with consistent, flavorful results. Reviews also flag weaknesses—slow pour from the gooseneck for tea, grinder mess and limited espresso range (Gen 1), finishes that chip or fade in dishwashers, and occasional durability quirks like sticky buttons or vacuum canisters losing seal—making the brand excellent for pour-over devotees but imperfect for all use cases.

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167 reviews and posts

  • I love my stagg kettle! It's so aesthetic and makes my coffee/tea corner feel complete. I've been using it for over a year and the condition is great - no cracking of the wood components, no scratches. I like that the dial can be switched from celsius to fahrenheit and that it can hold a temperature. One annoying thing is that when I unplug and replug it, it automatically changes the temperature to 100C.

  • Their original kettle heats up extremely quickly and stays at whatever temperature you set. My only critique is that it's a very slow pour, which is intentional for a pour over, but can be annoying when you're just trying to fill up a french press quickly. They have newer models that look like they pour faster.

  • Huge fan of this kettle. I've had it for a few years, use it daily, and have had zero issues with it. I got the copper version, which is absolutely beautiful but does need to be polished with a microfiber cloth to remove water stains. Attaching an image that shows what that looks like.

  • I really love this fellow electric kettle. I bought the one in collaboration with blue bottle and I love the color. I have used it for two years now and it is seamless. I used it to make tea make precision pour over a coffee and just every day life when I need hot water at an exact temperature

  • Best kettle we’ve had. Heats up super fast. Only thing is that the pour is slow because of the narrow stout - it’s perfect for us because we use for coffee pour overs but it is slower if you’re looking to fill up your tea. Other than that it’s the perfect product and couldn’t recommend enough.

  • In love with the travel mug. It doesn't spill, keeps drinks hot or cold, and is easy to clean. Bonus that it is beautifully designed and comes in my favourite colour from my local coffee shop. I've had it for nearly 3 years now, it's traveled the world with me, and it still looks as good as new. There's only one small dent on the bottom that's hardly noticeable. I also just got a wine tumbler in a matching colour, which I have yet to take out with me, but according to Fellow's own specifications, the lid doesn't seal completely. So it's more of a picnic and party wine tumbler rather than a hiking tumbler. Again, very attractive and well designed.

  • Purchased the fellow kettle nearly 3 years ago and use it daily- it still works perfectly and I love the temperature gauge, and that the kettle will automatically shut off if left too long (great for my anxiety). Purchased for pour over but great for tea as well.

  • The kettle is visually sick (and why most people buy into the brand), and was purchasing it for staging an AirBNB unit. But it is a fundamentally nice user experience, the little display with clock, scheduled activation, and a few other parameters in the menu. The wood handle and lid on the premium version really elevate the experience. It heats up pretty fast and with temperature control down to the degree; as well as recommended presets for black tea, white tea, and several types of coffee. I got a pre-owned one for a good price (~$100) which made this a no brainer. If your buying new, brace your wallet. But kind of want to get another one.

  • I've the 16oz Carter tumbler 3-in-1 bundle, which has a classic lid, a straw lid, and a slide lid. The tumbler can hold a cold drink up to 18 hours according to the claim, both classic and slide lid. I want to mention more about the Slide lid, since I used to read some reviews before purchasing that it is prone to breaking within a few uses. But that didn't happen to me at all 💖 I have used the lid for over 2 years, and happy about it! The lid is fixed when closed without any spill, even if it accidentally falls to the floor. - The only con here is that when you use it with a cold drink, you can not drink it properly as a hot/warm drink. You need to twist the ankle when sipping to allow more air flow to drink, which might not be the ideal way. If you love to enjoy a cool drink, I personally recommend you go with the straw lid or the classic lid. It works for me for everyday use and travel. The design is durable. You might find it too bulky to fit a fixed-size water bottle slot in a backpack, but it mostly fits in an average-size cup holder in a car or a workstation.

  • I registered for the black electric kettle for my wedding registry and received it from a dear friend. My husband and I use it for mostly tea, even though we thought we'd use it primarily for pour-over coffee. The product itself is sleek and minimal, it's just three pieces—the small square platform heating element that has the power cord, the body of the kettle itself, and the kettle lid. It sits on our kitchen counter and we're able to wrap/conceal the cord and are happy with the way it looks. For pour-over coffee, the kettle is perfectly fine, but for tea we find ourselves trying to pour faster from the spout that will only dispense a small amount of water at a pretty moderate speed. We realized if we wanted a faster hot water dispenser this product was probably not it, but it's Ok to adjust to just wait a little longer for the water to come up to fill a mug. After over two years the black coating has no chips and the kettle has survived through two moves. I would recommend this product and can vouch for the quality, but if you're seeking just hot water, maybe get a traditional teapot or hot water kettle with a larger spout.

  • amazing design and product! I have the kettle and vacuum canister. I love this brand so much, the products in the kitchen look sleek and stand out. Recently visited the store in Venice and bought mugs!

  • I have one of their double walled mugs. I like it because it's easy to throw in a bag. The lid completely seals shut. I typically have a sparkling water or De la Calle soda in it. It keeps your beverage cold (or hot) for a very long time. Even without the top lid on. I like the insert that fits into the bottle as well. Keeps things from getting into your beverage. Great quality cup.

    Received a free product from Fellow
  • The design is sleek and simple. The kettle appears well made and sturdy. I like how quiet it is and relatively quick. The price point is a little steep but if it lasts a long time, I think that’ll be worth it!

  • We have a few Fellow products and I love them! The grinder is amazing! Such an upgrade from the small handheld grinders! The kettle too is just a set and forget which is amazing in the morning when you’re half asleep.

  • Huge fan of the brand and the things they product. The sleek clean design of the items always grab my attention. I have had my kettle for over 3 years now and absolutely love it. The digital temperature settings are great. We use it every day for tea or coffee and the fact that you can lock in your desired temperature and walk away is so useful. The mugs are probably my favorite purchase because oh how heavy duty they are. It is the only set of mugs that holds the temperature the longest when I make a latte. I do not believe they are machine wash safe but I could be wrong.

  • Nothing beats it. The build quality, the form, the function...they're amazing products. The electric Kettle is literally magic, heats up without issue and maintains the heat afterwards. The grinder is built to perfection and the magnets keeping the cup in place is incredible

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  • I LOVE my Fellow kettle. First, it's incredibly functional, precise (great for tea if you want a very specific temperature), doesn't leak and is easy to use. It's used at least twice a day in my household. Second, it's beautiful and I don't mind leaving it out on my counter. In fact, friends tend to admire and ask about it when they see it. Mine has been used at least every day for 2.5 years and it's going strong. Worth the price because you'll keep it for years and years.

  • I've had my Fellow Kettle for almost 3 years. I am married to a Kiwi so having an electric kettle was not a want, but a need. We are an Americano in the morning family, so that is initially why we wanted this kettle. But I have found I use this kettle for many things. It's easy to clean, sleek, and an overall wonderful product. I am looking into other Fellow products for their luxury goods, such as the pour over set, but I have found they even have beautifully designed glassware. Excited to delve more into this brand.

  • Not even being dramatic but ever since I upgraded my coffee setup to include the stagg kettle and the ode grinder, my coffee has never tasted better. The carter mug keeps my coffee hot and ice frozen for hours and with how often I use it several of my coworkers have purchased one themselves. Fellow products are sleek and simple designs with effective results.

  • I got a tumbler from Fellow as a gift and it is by far the best one I have ever used. It keeps the liquid inside, even when shaken vigorously upside down. It has the perfect size for about 500 ml's of coffee (about a 2 cup pour-over). A Hario v60 dripper fits perfectly on top of the mug so you can brew directly into it. The opening is very comfortable to drink out of and the lack of a finicky opening mechanism means you will not get ambushed by hot liquid. I can definitely recommend.

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    A very minor nitpick. The included sleeve seems like a gimmick that I never used and is now collection dust in a drawer.