I like this coffee maker because it produces good coffee, is easy to use and easy to maintain. We have owned several models of Cuisinart coffee makers including one with a thermal carafe that was hard to maintain and a bit complicated to use. We finally decided that a glass carafe that sits on a heated pad is preferable (we don’t brew a full pot and drink coffee all day - we have 1-2 cup in the morning), and the initial brewed temperature is hotter resulting in better results. The conical filter also means using less coffee. It has fewer parts, so less to go wrong. And the configuration of the water head - like a shower, means a faster, more even brewing process.
We love our Cuisinart coffeemaker. Only one issue and that is that you have to hold the pot perfectly straight when pouring out coffee or it will drop outside of the pot.
Noisy while brewing the coffee. The alarm tone isn't working properly. You can barely hear the beeping.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, April 13, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Premium Single Serve Brewer. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the flavor and temperature of the coffee, and we’re sorry about the excessive noise—this can sometimes be caused by the unit not being on a level surface, and our Consumer Assistance Center can help troubleshoot this further. Please contact us at 1‑800‑726‑0190 and reference Ticket #8900605430 so we can assist you. Thank you—we appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve performance and design in future models.
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I love this coffee maker! I keep replacing the old ones with the same model. The last one lasted for four years, and still worked fine with the exception of the heating plate. Only subtle changes were made over the years, which have just made it better, and that much more loved.