Coffee tastes better. Stays hot with temperature control. Had a different coffee maker before also did not want to spend allot. Hot water dispenser is a great feature. Love it!
I love this thing. I am a tea drinker. My wife drinks coffee. It took a lot of searching to find a coffee and hot water machine. Surprised there aren't more on the market. Hoping for a newer model with a higher hot water capacity.
There is a leak where the water hose is connected by a clamp. Unable to set overnight for brewing in the morning as all the water runs out on my counter.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, April 23, 2026
We’re sorry to hear about the leaking issue you experienced with the Coffee Plus 12 Cup Coffee Maker & Hot Water System, as this can certainly be inconvenient—especially when using the auto-brew feature. In some cases, checking that the water hose is securely positioned, the parts are all properly and securely aligned, and the unit is placed on a level surface may help prevent leaks. Our Consumer Assistance Center can provide further troubleshooting and support at 1-800-726-0190—please reference Ticket #8900628830when calling. Thank you for sharing your feedback, as it helps us improve reliability and future models.
Makes great coffee and the hot water feature is a nice little bonus that works well for making tea or hot cereal. Simple controls and easy to use and clean, although the set-up instructions for programmed brewing were a bit confusing.
I would prefer the water receptacle hold a lot of water and then just brew what I select. With this model you pour the amount of water you want to brew every morning. Not a big deal, just wasn't expecting it.