My wife and I use this to make just enough coffee for the two of us. There is a level indicator in the reservoir to indicate how many cups of coffee you'd like to brew. It is quick and efficient and the auto-shut off valve works great for pouring a cup mid-brew! 

The only down side is the solid steel carafe, you can't really see how much is brewed or how much is left during the brewing cycle. But we love it anyways!