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Cuisinart - Mini-Prep Plus 24-Oz. Food Processor - Metallic red
Average customer rating
4.7
(867 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 867 reviews
5 Stars
682
4 Stars
119
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
16
1 Star
12
95%of customers recommend this product.
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664)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Mini-Prep Plus 24-Oz. Food Processor - Metallic red
Customer Rating
2
Second One - Not as good
on September 13, 2025
Posted by: Catmint
Gender:Female
This is my second mini prep. Had the first one from early 2000. Replaced it only because the plastic bowl was not locking fully. Motor was fine. I wish I knew how much more
cheaply the current one would be. The plastic bowl is thinner and not same quality. The top is a different locking device and will wear out fast, given it is a thin arm. My biggest complaint is what less quality this new one is. I use it about once a week.
cheaply the current one would be. The plastic bowl is thinner and not same quality. The top is a different locking device and will wear out fast, given it is a thin arm. My biggest complaint is what less quality this new one is. I use it about once a week.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, September 15, 2025
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us regarding your Cuisinart product. We truly appreciate hearing from our customers, and we’ve carefully noted the details you provided about your unit. Your input is invaluable as we continuously strive to improve our products and ensure they meet — and exceed — expectations. Thank you again for reaching out and helping us enhance the Cuisinart experience.
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Posted by: Phyll
from Lawrenceville, GA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I've actually had this chopper for a couple of years and have yet to have any complaints about it. It has been the best one I've ever owned without all the hastle of pulling out a bigger one and cleaning it up. I have limited counter space so this is just perfect for quick jobs or most chopping that I do. It is handy, stays sharpened, and is easy to clean up. Love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Sous Chef
from Tucson, AZ
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have a full size food processor I received as a gift in 1982. It still works great, but it's kind of a pain to drag out to chop an onion so I'd gotten into the habit of dicing onion or chopping garlic by hand. Time-consuming task for me. I wanted a mini food-processor and I'm so happy I found this one. Its small footprint means I can leave it out on my counter so it's always handy. It can chop an onion in seconds, from a course to a fine chop, depending on how many pulses I give it. All without shedding a tear! I just used the Grind function to turn oatmeal into oat flour for some healthy, homemade dog biscuits I'm making for my granddogs, something I never would attempted before I got this handy kitchen helper! It's a breeze to clean, too. Do yourself a favor and order this little gem. You won't regret it!
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Posted by: Jim from NJ
Verified Purchase:Yes
We had the prior model for maybe 10 years - it was great. After finally needing a new one - we bought this model thinking it was the same. We were surprised - and not in a good way. Metal components were now made from plastic , the parts did fit as well together and it just didn’t work as well. Frankly - it was cost optimized and sucked the quality out of what was a nice machine
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Tom Current
from Connecticut
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Upon a recommendation from Wirecutter, we bought the Kitchenaid version. Don’t do that. Its two-part locking lid made it very hard to turn the thing on. You’ll see this problem noted if you look at its reviews thoroughly.
The Cuisinart is powerful and easy to use. We should have purchased it the first time.
The Cuisinart is powerful and easy to use. We should have purchased it the first time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Angel
from Heath tx
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very unhappy with it. I purchased it solely to chop nuts .. it either pulverizes them or leaves large chunks regardless of how many I put into it.
It’s very difficult to put it together and get it to work.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Big Eye
from Denver, Colorado, USA
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this a couple months ago to work along side of my old DLC8 processor. I love hummus and started doing everything from scratch. Start with dry garbanzos and raw sesame seeds. Specifically, I use this small one for making tahini sauce. The combination blade that cuts and grinds works perfectly, especially when I can slowly drip oil right from the lid. It is great for chopping things like sun dried tomatoes to add into the hummus.
Big jobs call for the big processor. Small supporting roles do not work as well in the big machine, so this Mini-Prep really shines for processing small batches.
I have had my DLC8 for 30 years, only having to replace the work bowl and lid. I hope to be using this a very long time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Greg the composer
from Fennimore, Wisconsin
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Having watched TV cooking shows and how the salads look I decided that my food processor could not do the job. They said the blade was sharp and it certainly was I just touch it and it gave me a mark on my finger.
So I have made several salads cuts with it and was very happy with the results. I liked the grind knife better along with the chop combination which gives the cut that one is looking for.
Thank you
I already did recommend this company to a friend. You have so many different kitchen products in your catalog.
This product is for food for one or two people at the most.
Greg Waters here?
Greg Waters here?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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