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Cuisinart - CoffeeCenter 12-Cup Coffee Maker Barista Bar 4-In-1 Coffeemaker - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(564 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 564 reviews
5 Stars
350
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
20
1 Star
27
88%of customers recommend this product.
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376 out of
426)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - CoffeeCenter 12-Cup Coffee Maker Barista Bar 4-In-1 Coffeemaker - Black
Posted by: Max M
from Woodbridge, Virginia
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Full disclosure: I am a Cuisinart fan. I own about every pot, skillet, and small appliance that they have. But - I didn't like the grind and brew, and returned it. I then saw this come on the market and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed at all. If you're in the market for an all in one coffeemaker - this is your best choice. I have had trouble this year finding a coffeemaker that makes a good cup. This is my third coffeemaker, fourth if you count my espresso machine. I was skeptical of Nespresso pods before - having never tried them. But after using the 4-in-1, I am totally sold. The Nespresso pods aren't that expensive, and make a great strong cup of coffee. The Keurig pods results are no different than my Keurig machine I had previously, and the drip coffee is excellent. I love the frothing spout option and the option of using it for hot water for tea. There isn't a brew selection for the number of cups in the drip coffeemaker, but that is a minor detail. Overall, it has taken the place of 3 machines on my counter. Love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Hillyon
from South Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Pleasantly surprised this combination espresso, coffee maker, and single serve maker does all so well. The milk frother actually does a great job.
I've had another brand and had to return two units as the first one was used and covered with coffee. The replacement machine was fine for a couple of months until it began giving electrical shocks.
I've had another brand and had to return two units as the first one was used and covered with coffee. The replacement machine was fine for a couple of months until it began giving electrical shocks.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: D N ID
from Idaho
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I received the 4-IN-1 as a Christmas gift. I’ve had time to use all the features and I’m very happy with this coffee maker. I tested the water temps and the features while I was cleaning it to use. The water comes out hot and the warming plate keeps the carafe hot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Rebecca H
from Colchester, CT
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
We love our Barista Bar. Our Keurig was dying & we were looking for something new that could brew a pot of coffee & k cups. We found this & love the added plus of being able to make espresso based coffees like lattes. The coffee brews hotter & tastes stronger than using the Keurig. My boyfriend loves the reservoir b/c there are two large independent reservoirs and we don’t have to fill it up as much as we did the Keurig. The milk frother has elevated our coffee game, and I hardly ever visit Starbucks anymore b/c honestly I can make a better latte.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Catsk8s
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love it! Love duality. I have pods,oringinalpods and ground coffee. It’s perfect. Quiet. Love the steamer.
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Posted by: Shopping Geek
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
We've been using a Keurig machine for about 10 years now but recently decided to go back to a regular coffee pot brewer that would also still have the option for brewing a single cup. We decided to give the Cuisinart Coffee Center 4-in-1 Coffeemaker a try as it also uses K-Cup pods and Nespresso Original Line capsules along with brewing a full pot of coffee. So far we're thrilled with the delicious brewed coffee and the option of up to 4 hours of the "keep warm" setting. As far as the K-cup option goes, it's as good as a Keurig. We've never used a Nespresso machine before so we have nothing to compare it to but so far the espresso is very good. When making mochas, lattes, cappuccinos, etc., it takes some practice when using the milk frother. We watched some online instruction videos on how to properly froth and steam milk, which we recommend highly, and the one thing we noticed in all the videos is the steaming wand does not have a tube covering the wand like this machine does and we believe it makes a difference in the frothing. We've been using the wand without the tube cover and it seems to work better. Also, with the tube cover on it makes it difficult to remove the frothing cup without having to pull the coffeemaker all the way to the edge of the counter. This is a bit of an incovenience. One reviewer said it bothered her so much she had her husband build a 3" high box to set her machine on for ease in removing the frothing cup from under the wand. However, if you're using the machine on a counter that has an upper cabinet above it, this would not be a good solution. Other than this slight flaw, we are loving this coffee maker and hope it continues to deliver great coffee and single cups for years to come!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Former coffee girl
from Oregon
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall content with it. Only a few changes I would recommend. The carafe fixed lid makes it difficult to pour out completely. It was this way on the older model I had also was hoping they would have fixed this by now. The wand also lacks dexterity. Pricey considering all the plastic.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: On The Road Again
from Texas
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
We used to have an Nespresso machine and had to give it up when we hit the road in our RV, now we have a bigger RV...so this was the answer! Great Machine!! ....so many options and so convenient, we love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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