Not really what I hoped for. Doesn't have a real alternating seep cycle like the KithenAid, resulting in a bland taste. Also the water markings on both carafe and water tank are useless. AND there is NO ready tone.
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I am right handed and it is awkward pouring the water in the reservoir since it is on the left side. I also don’t like that you can’t smell the coffee while it is brewing.
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It would have gotten 5* if it wasn't for the water dispensing. I have to make the coffee grounds to be flat in the filter for it cover all the grounds, otherwise, I found dry grounds on the edges.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
Buy at your own risk
on November 12, 2025
Posted by: DJR-
Loved the machine but we are no longer able to use it as we have a broken carafe and there’s no replacement. Investing in a new one seems like throwing money away.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, November 14, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the brewer, and we understand how disappointing it can be when a key component is no longer available. We appreciate you letting us know how this impacts your experience, as feedback like yours helps guide future product planning and support. We're sorry this has affected your ability to continue using the machine, and we value you sharing your perspective.
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Only problem is performance lacking using a permanent basket filter. To get great tasting coffee it is recommended to use a paper filter such as the Melita Bamboo Filters. I also noticed this machine requires a tad extra coffee than the conventional drip machines such as my old Kitchenaid. The bloom feature works great, and I noticed my drip coffee tastes different with this machine, but in a good way. Would recommend at its current price point.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Makes good coffee. What I don’t like is the hot plate turns off rather quickly so you have a cold pot of coffee after you get your first cup. Second, the capacity is a bit small. I think I would have preferred a single cup brewer over this 8 cup capacity as then you have to wash out the grounds
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Love the coffee maker, however, it shuts off after 2 hours. Would be better if it stayed on longer as my husband sets it for 5:30 am and I usually get up around 8:30.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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