I love the fact that it can grind beans and be programmed. We also use the Pod side as a kettle for hot water only and it works great for that. However, clean up is not as simple as other coffee makers I have used in the past. Also, we had a grind and brew type before and we were able to “fill it up” with beans and it would auto measure the amount of grounds needed. With this maker you have to clean it, measure it out, and set every time. I would love to fill it up and program it and not have to think about it until the morning pot is finished.
I bought this to replace our old grind n brew and a Keurig. I wanted only one machine, and didn't want to give up my freshly ground beans. I love this coffee maker more than I thought I would. It's on the taller side, but fits nicely in our kitchen.
Excellent coffee maker. Brews carafe perfectly. Brews K-Cups well when inserted firmly in holder. Best practice, push K-Cup down with two fingers prior to pulling top down. This small step will insure you do not make a mess when brewing K-Cups.
We needed a pot that grinds our beans and we also use pods at times. This is perfect, while opening up counter space as well. I recommend this completely.