I bought this as a simpler alternative to the Breville grind and brew unit I have had for several years. It it definitely less complex even though the grinder needs cleaning daily. No complaints.
We registered for this coffee maker 18 years ago as a wedding gift and have been using it ever since. Well, we have gone through 3 of them but LOVE that it grinds fresh beans every morning and brews our coffee on a timer. It is the best alarm clock we have ever owned! :-)
I love my Cuisinart coffee marker. I like the model I have that grinds fresh coffee everyday. I also like the fact that I can program it to make my coffee in the morning so that when I get up my coffee is all done and waiting for me. The thermal pot keeps my coffee warm all day.
Had another Cuisinart Coffee maker for over 20 years and loved it. Started failing so I decided to purchase this model which was a newer version of what I had. Absolutely love the new machine and all of its features. It grinds the coffee perfectly and brews quickly and the steel carafe keeps the coffee hot for a long time. Highly recommend!
It works well and fits all the boxes: grinding capabilities, able to make smaller quantities. The only downside is that the coffee isn't super strong and there's no way to adjust the strength.