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Cuisinart - CoffeeCenter 12-Cup Coffee Maker Barista Bar 4-In-1 Coffeemaker - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(488 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 488 reviews
5 Stars
301
4 Stars
125
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
11
1 Star
20
89%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
Posted by: Valorton
from Nevada
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
My wife asked for this Cuisinart Barista Bar as a Christmas gift. We were using the Duo version of a popular brand that starts with the letter K. She wanted to be able to make espresso and Lattes. So most of my comments will be coming from comparison to the K brand device.
First off, the Cuisinart has the ability to froth milk and utilize both the espresso pods and regular K-cup size pods. Cuisinart also has drip brewing utilizing #4 cone filters. The K brand uses flat bottom filter. So if you have stocked up on flat bottoms, they won't work, however with some creative paper bendind you can use them in a pinch.
The machine itself is moderately well built (for home use) and looks nice. The coffee craft feels is sturdier than the K brand. It is about 4 inches taller than K brand so I pull it out from under the wall cabinet to fill it.
The Cuisinart has two separate water compartments using one for the brewer and one for the pods and frother. They both top fill. I like this setup because I don't have to refill the reservoir after pot brewing in order to make pods later in the day. It hold nearly twice as much water as the K brand. Each reservoir has a separate filter built in. They are easy to access and replace through the top flaps where you fill the reservoirs.
The brewer does as well as the K brand in respect to noise, time and brew flavor. The pod brewer however noticeably louber than the K brand.
The instructions are pretty easy to follow and make sence. I recommend reading them because the brewing controls are separated from the pod and frother controls and it's not obvious. The only difficulty I had was understanding how the hot plate works. Apparently it turns on automatically after the brew and there is a separate button for programming how long it stays on (one to four hours). There is nothing mentioned about how to shut it off or how to turn only the hot plate back on if you need to warm longer. I discovered that hitting the on/off button twice will turn off the hot plate. No idea how to get it back on without brewing.
The frother is used to make hot water and the dial has a hot water setting. The pod brewer will fit a tall travel cup under it. One can also use a reusable pod in it.
Overall I'm happy with it. The Latte and espresso features are a nice plus and my wife likes it. Be sure to search for the unit on sale because you can get them at a much better cost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Posted by: Elena P
from Loveland, OH
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
The product is beautiful. But it stopped working after a handful of uses. I plan to return it to the retailer where I purchased the item.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, January 17, 2025
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us about your Cuisinart. We have taken note of the information you shared about the unit 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.
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Customer Rating
5
Love the 4 in 1
on November 25, 2022
Posted by: sweatybetty
from Welcome, NC
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This barista bar is so handy. I love that it does 4 different things. I only have to have one item on my counter top to take care of everyone's wants. Now that the kids are older they like having a hot beverage on the cold mornings also. This allows us to make the fancy drinks at home and no sitting in long lines waiting. Being able to tweak the drinks to our own taste is a win win.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful!
on November 30, 2022
Posted by: Great machine!
from Ca
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently received this Cuisinart barista bar 4 in 1 coffee maker and I'm glad I did! This thing does it all! You can brew grounds, use k pods, Nespresso pods and froth! On top of all that it's very good looking!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing design
on December 1, 2022
Posted by: Cdean
from Clayton North Carolina
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this really cool barista coffee machine about a month and a half ago and have used it every day since. Every time my mom comes over she has to make herself a cup of coffee in this thing so I know what I will be buying her for Christmas this year lol. With this thing, being a four in one design, there are so many choices to choose from which makes this a unique coffee machine in my eyes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
Great all in one coffee maker
on December 2, 2022
Posted by: mandypie91
from Atlanta
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this all in one and it has taken place of three machines that I had in my house. This is a great addition. Its compact and takes up less room on my coffee bar. I love that I can make a whole pot if needed or a individual K-cup or Nespresso pod. The coffee quality is great, I use blonde roast beans in the pot and for the espresso roast. Overall its a great product that I would recommend to any coffee lover.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
#1 Coffee Center
on December 3, 2022
Posted by: Nidnusecila
from Margate Florida
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My Cuisinart Coffee Center Barista is a dream come true. This morning I woke to a delicious bold cup of coffee. Every day is a different experience since this machine allows me to make a pot or single cup of coffee, lattes, cappuccino, and my favorite, espresso.
I have a small kitchen with little counter space so the fact that I can have a 4 in 1 coffee center is perfect. It is attractive and produces sensational coffee.
I have a small kitchen with little counter space so the fact that I can have a 4 in 1 coffee center is perfect. It is attractive and produces sensational coffee.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
Great all in one coffee maker
on December 8, 2022
Posted by: islans1
from San Antonio, Tx
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this coffee maker. It does everything all in one machine without taking up too much space. I get to decide if I want espresso or a pot or single cup of coffee, lattes, cappuccino and froths the milk beautifully.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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