System works and looks great, only issue is the grinder is really noisy and does a medium coarse grind which makes a weaker coffee than I typically drink.
Don’t buy this. Keep shopping. The coffee basket is too small. The grinder is very loud. Little parts have broken in two weeks of use My inexpensive old coffee maker works better and makes a full 12 cups while this one does not
Love the versatility. Can brew a whole pot, grind whole beans or brew an individual from a pod! We have some trouble with leakage but culinary replaced without much headache
This was actually a replacement unit because on the previous one, the grinder stopped working. Customer Service was great, tried sending me new parts to see if the grinder would work, but in the end, they just sent me a new one which works great! I really appreciate the long warranty on these machines and the way they step up and resolve issues if there are any.
I have owned Cuisinart coffee makers for the last 25 years - most recently The Grind and Brew. The Coffee Center has a great addition of a single-brew pod system which we love! But wait there’s a HUGE problem… the grinder went from a Burr grinder with a hopper to hold multiple days beans - to a miniature spice grinder that gets so hot it makes a muddy mess every time. It also can only hold enough beans for one pot. I also think the heat from the grinding process changes the flavor of the beans. Please plan on cleaning the grinding mechanism every use, if not the whole thing can clog and then you don’t get a full batch of grounds for your next pot. This feels like a huge step down from the original Grind and Brew we so loved. I hope Cuisinart can rethink this design and give customers who want a fresh grind with each brew the features they are looking for in a machine.