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Maxwell House

Maxwell House 27.5oz Ground Coffee Medium Original Roast

Maxwell House Original Roast Ground Coffee, 27.5 oz Canister

8.7 /10
★★★★½ Highly Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #552 of 1193 (Top 47%)
Our Coffee Score 8.5
Coffee Lovers Score 9.4
Overall Ranked #552 of 1193 (Top 47%)
Ground Coffee Ranked #139 of 200 (Top 70%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #658 of 1193 (Top 56%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #107 of 1193 (Top 9%)

Our verdict: Ranked #136 of our top 200 ground coffee — an outstanding medium pick, earning a 4.7★ average across 23,259 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Medium
Origin
Multi-region blend
Process
Roasted
Size
27.5 oz
Price / oz
$0.47
Best for
Drip

Flavor notes

The Coffee Score review

Maxwell House Original Roast Ground Coffee, 27.5 oz Canister Our team spent hands-on time with the Maxwell House 27.5oz Ground Coffee Medium Original Roast to see how it holds up against the rest of the ground coffee we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #136 of our top 200 ground coffee — an outstanding medium pick, earning a 4.7★ average across 23,259 Amazon ratings.

From the roaster

  • Maxwell House Original Roast Ground Coffee, 27.5 oz Canister

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.5/10 — ranked #552 of 1193 (47% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: .
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.4/10 from 23,259 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Mass-market brand Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 8.9
Freshness 20% weight 8
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 7.9
Value 15% weight 8.8
Roast Quality 10% weight 8.8
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 8.5/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.7★ from 23,259 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 84%
4 star 11%
3 star 4%
2 star 0%
1 star 1%
  • Jean Paul Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Good Everyday Coffee, Smooth and Reliable

    This Maxwell House ground coffee is a solid choice for everyday use. The flavor is smooth and balanced—not too strong, not too weak—just right for a regular morning cup. It brews consistently well and has a nice aroma that actually smells like real coffee, not burnt or bitter.

    3 found this helpful

  • Angelan Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Smooth, Reliable, and Perfect for Daily Coffee Drinkers

    If you go through coffee as quickly as my household does, the large can of Maxwell House is a lifesaver. It’s affordable, consistent, and delivers that classic, comforting flavor you expect from a long‑trusted brand.

    9 found this helpful

  • Jennifer Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Quality and affordable

    Good quality and great price

  • Live from Florida ! Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Maxwell House Medium Roast Original Roast Ground Coffee, 30.6 oz. Canister

    Always was a fan of Maxwell house. Went to different brands several times but always go back. Best daily coffee, smooth, smells and tastes great!

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