Like all coffee makers some are definitely better than others. There’s a lot of variance within the Cuisinart Coffee Makers and we hope your decision is made easier with these reviews on 4 popular Cuisinart Coffee Makers.
Types of Cuisinart Coffee Makers…
Cuisinart SS-1 Cup-O-Matic Single Serve Coffeemaker
This Cuisinart coffee maker produces good quality coffee that delivers on what it says it will do. You can customize your own coffee using wither pod or ground. There’s no question it brews good coffee with a variety of cup sizes and strength of brew options. The Cuisinart has a 75 ounce water reservoir and a low pressure pump and boiler system. There’s a water indicator on the front and after 2 hours it automatically shuts off. Unfortunately it’s a rather noisy coffee-making experience. It thumps, bumps and makes your cups vibrate. There are 3 very loud beeps once your coffee is made. And if you happen to remove the water container while the coffee maker is still on the beeping is pretty unbearable.
Cuisinart DGB500BK Grind and Brew Coffee Maker
The Cuisinart DGB500BK has a glass carafe that can hold up to 12 cups of coffee. Easy to program and you can have fresh coffee waiting for you when you wake up or when you arrive back from work. The Cuisinart DGB500BK can grind coffee beans and brew your coffee at the same time. Any chlorine from your tap water is eliminated by the charcoal filter. There’s a 30 second brew-pause so you can pour your cup before the brewing is complete. The Cuisinart DGB500BK grinder removes easily and all removable parts are dishwasher friendly in the top rack. One thing to note, if you are making less than 5 cups of coffee use the 1-4 cup setting to make your coffee hotter. Without doing this your coffee may come out cooler than you would like.
Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew, Brushed Chrome Coffee Maker
There are mixed reports about the Cuisinart DGB-600BC Grind and Brew coffee maker. The double-walled insulated thermal carafe maintains heat without having to pre-heat it. Some say you do have to heat it but this is not a problem for others. Some people have commented the coffee is dispensed too slowly. If you take off the lid you’ll be able to pour faster. The automatic grind and brew function is so handy. It impressive party guests too! This coffee maker maintains its shine. It’s a very stylish looking coffee maker and suits other stainless steel appliances you may have in your kitchen. Some have complained of the noisy coffee grinder. Most coffee grinders are noisy however.
Cuisinart DCC-1200 12-Cup Brew Central Coffeemaker
The brushed stainless steel carafe is well made and has a user friendly spout that does not sill when pouring. It’s quite tall and a bit retro looking. But it should still fit under most cabinets. It makes up to 12 cups of great tasting coffee. Most features you will look for are all here in the Cuisinart DCC-1200. There’s a decalcification indicator; adjustable warming plate, 24-hour clock/timer for wake-up coffee, brew-pause and programmable shut-off time. It’s worth spending a few extra dollars to get a coffee maker you are happy with. No complaints here.