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Cuisinart - CoffeeCenter 12-Cup Coffee Maker Barista Bar 4-In-1 Coffeemaker - Black
Average customer rating
4.3 out of 5
4.3
(564 Reviews)
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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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Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - CoffeeCenter 12-Cup Coffee Maker Barista Bar 4-In-1 Coffeemaker - Black
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Cuisinart 4 in 1 coffee maker
on December 4, 2023
Posted by: Mariah C
Verified Purchase:Yes
The ease of switching between the carafe and kpods
Is pretty easy what I don’t like about it is the water tank for using the carafe is located behind the coffee maker you constantly have to keep moving the coffee maker forward to fill the tank. The water tank for the kpod is on the side which is okay.
As far as the frother for the milk it would be nice if it was a little shorter to accommodate your cup.
Check the dimensions of the coffee maker to make sure it will fit under a your kitchen cabinet some people have had problems with this
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
1 out of 5
1
Under performing
on January 17, 2024
Posted by: Dissatisfied customer x2
from TX
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Under performing … we bought this for the convenience of having all 3 types of coffee options however the expresso gets locked and won’t open after a single use. Very disappointing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
All bases covered with a big flaw
on May 30, 2023
Posted by: Bill Tsats
from North Carolina
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Everything I wanted in a coffee maker but Pod section does not always work. It sometimes only spews water and coffee is not getting brewed.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Wanted it to work
on February 7, 2024
Posted by: Kandie
from Lodi, Wi
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I am on my second unit. The first one worked awesome for a couple months and then the K-cup function would not work. Now the second one. I can not get hot enough water for a cup of tea or hot chocolate.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, March 5, 2024
Hello-
We are so sorry to hear the pod side of your coffee maker is not working. Cuisinart is committed to providing the highest quality products and consumer satisfaction. Please contact us at 1-800-726-0190 or via email to customerservice@cuisinart.com at your convenience. If you email us, please use the subject line ‘Cuisinart Review’.
Cuisinart Consumer Care Team
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Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
WOW, Coffee & Espresso with exceptional flavor!!
on November 7, 2024
Posted by: GTB0626
from Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I got the Cuisinart Barista Bar 4-in-1 Coffeemaker to replace my second Keurig K-Cafe K-Duo Single Serve Coffee, Latte and Cappuccino Maker. The Keurig only lasted the warranty period (go figure) and since our Cuisinart appliances last much longer and also wanting the ability to brew Nespresso pods, we decided to replace it with the Barista Bar.
WHAT A TREAT.
The Barista Bar first of all makes a great pot of coffee with excellent flavor and balance even with the cheaper Folgers and Maxwell brands. Second, I was surprised at the exceptional flavor from the K-Cups I brewed. They tasted even better then the K-Cups I brewed from the Keurig coffee maker. Third, the Nespresso espresso pods make for a wonderful afternoon or after dinner treat. Even the frothing attachment is better on the Cuisinart compared to the Keurig as the Cuisinart uses actual steam, which leads me to the only small gripe I have with the Barista Bar.
The frothing/hot water attachment designed to fit into the footprint of the Barista Bar unfortunately makes it hard to first fit a cup under it to begin the frothing process or fill a cup with hot water. Once the milk/creamer is frothed up or the cup is filled with the hot water, it makes it very difficult to get the cup out from under the frothing/hot water attachment especially since now the cup is filled with foam or hot water. It's almost as though you would need to have the coffeemaker right next to the sink, which if you can do that is ideal as the drippings of the frothing/hot water attachment would drip into you sink. Alas, I think they should have put the attachment on the side of the coffeemaker and higher instead of underneath the brewing area. We added a rolling tray to make it easier to move the coffee maker in and out from under the cabinets, which also raised the frothing/hot water attachment for easier use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
This coffee maker rocks!
on April 26, 2023
Posted by: NILS
from REDDING, CT
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This barrista coffee station rocks. It does everything, and does it well. We have a 2nd home that is rented out as an Airbnb and the 4 in 1 is the coffee station-everyone lives it. We miss it when we are home, and can't wait until the winter when we can bring it home for several months.
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Customer Rating
2 out of 5
2
Could be great, but cheaply made & poorly executed
on November 11, 2023
Posted by: Rob G-pa
from Florida
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
This coffee machine has all the bells and whistles you could need: drip for any size, K cup, espresso and hot water / frother. Unfortunately, it performs all of those tasks below average. The coffee is not very good from this machine and the espresso is weak, with a poor crema. It is not worth the price. To add to it, there a couple poor executions. The frother doesn’t lift high enough for you to use a real glass, so you would have to dump the water or milk on the counter to get it out. And the water reservoir for the drip coffee is designed to poor from the carafe as if you were standing behind the machine, which of course you will never be. So from the front, expect to twist and turn your hand into weird angles, spill all over and still not be able to get the last 2 ounces of water out of the carafe and into the reservoir.
In theory, this machine is wonderful. It’s just cheaply made and poorly executed. I returned it and found a machine I absolutely love that is much cheaper.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, November 14, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us and we are sorry you were less than satisfied with the unit. We have taken note of the information you shared about the Cuisinart as we are always looking to make products that exceed expectations. We always appreciate our consumers reaching out to us about ways we can improve.
Cuisinart Consumer Care Team
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great all-in-one machine, gets the job done
on February 24, 2025
Posted by: AVBasta
from Houston, TX
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
I want to preface this review that this machine was made and intended for 4 specific uses: 1) K-cup pods for single cup coffee, 2) Nespresso Pod original line capsule espresso shots, 3) steam/hot water wand, and 4) brewed coffee up to 12 cups. This machine saves one from buying a Keurig and Nespresso machine with added functional components, which makes coffee drinking a much more enjoyable experience. Before I go further, there are quite a few negative reviews if you do a google search on this machine that can be solved by READING THE MANUAL. The control panel is easy to use and I had no problems with it. This is coming from a student still-in school who is generally avoids reading things when I don't have to. The manual is intuitive, easy-to-follow, and saves a headache instead of trying to mess with buttons without knowing the function.
Quick review: This machine is excellent and serves its purpose well given the cost. Would recommend purchasing.
Long review: Here are my few thoughts regarding each of the components below: 1) + 2) K-cup and Nespresso functions: You can make a 6, 8, and 10 oz single serve coffee and a small/large espresso on the right side of the machine. the BOTTOM HALF of the control panel controls this side of the machine (including the steam wand). The water reservoir is in the back of the machine and feeds the pods and steam wand, its large and I have had no problems with leakage. It sits tight and comfortably and slides in easily. Although some may say its "held by gravity," the slide-in design secures the reservoir in place. The brew side (left) has a separate water reservoir. The K-cup pods have a slot in the back, with Nespresso in front. The Nespresso pods have a pull out attachment piece to which you have to push the pod in all the way flush with the edge before putting the pod (in the attachment piece) back in. Otherwise, I have had no issues making single serve coffee and espresso shots. 3) Steam wand/hot water: The machine sits high enough and the wand is flexible contrary to some reviews. I use a milk frothing steel cup which easily fits under the steam wand and can make steamed and frothed milk. If you want to fit a tall cup like a hydroflask, then it obviously will not fit. My only note when frothing milk is to make sure the wand is completely submerged in the milk (close to rubber holder) to prevent additional air from being sucked once a good initial foam is established. This allows the milk to texture well. I would also run the steam by itself to CLEAR the wand of any residual water. It also will take ~15-20 seconds for the want to heat up and start, but is shorter in heating for multiple immediate repeated uses. The wand also disperses hot water. Although the water is hot, my only gripe is I wish it came out at a slightly higher temperature for the purpose of making tea. 4) Brewed coffee: This is the LEFT side of the machine which is controlled by the TOP HALF control panel. The water reservoir is directly behind the filter and you can poor the amount of water you want brewed. The brew uses pre-grounded coffee and comes with a filter, but I use a #4 filter you can buy at any grocery store. When starting the brew, the machine will brew all the water that is in the reservoir. For example, if you want to make 4 cups of coffee, pour 4 cups of water in the machine prior to use. You can also make the coffee with the "bold" setting which I typically uses. The brewer is efficient and usually takes ~5 minutes to brew a 4-cup pot. Once the brew is finished, it will beep, and the "WARM" light will appear which will keep the coffee pot warm and will turn off automatically after 4 hours. If you want to turn off the "WARM" function sooner, simply rotate the knob to "auto-on" or "auto-off" and immediately rotate back to "brew". I have had no problems with this side of the machine.
Overall: This machine is great for functionality and price point. It has a wide array of functions and is easy to use. If you want to make quick coffee drinks, get this machine. I may look to buying a dedicated espresso machine some point in the future to experiment with coffee making. May look to buying a coffee grinder in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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