In a time of fear and anxiety, nothing comforts like food and drink. And from the looks of it, Gear Patrol readers really comforted themselves by buying a boatload of cookware, coffee and booze. Our job is to share some of the coolest stuff we can find, and give them a test run so you’re not wasting your time or money on crappy products. Whether it’s an heirloom-quality cast-iron skillet or the best coffee brewer of the year, hitting “Add to Cart” has been an excellent finger exercise. From coffee makers to wine, these are the food and drink guides you folks shopped the most this year.
The Best Coffee Makers

Testing out coffee makers is fun until you’re on your fifth cup and you can’t steady your hand anymore. We narrowed down a seemingly endless selection of coffee makers into a list of the six essential brewers that’ll cater to your every need.
The Best Coffee Grinders

If you’re into coffee, you should be into coffee grinders. These are the buzz-worthy models to buy.