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Cuisinart Coffee Center Barista Bar 4-in-1 Coffeemaker
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Dec 19, 2025
quilter44
1 out of 5 stars review

What a piece of junk!

What .a piece of junk!!! This machine came today. Finally figured out that you can't have the pod and espresso setups in the machine at the same time or you get an EO reading. Cannot turn the machine off even though the poorly written manual says this is how to turn it on/off. The warming plate stays hot and cannot turn it off. Also, the ad does not tell you that the carafe reservoir has to be filled with the exact amount of water that you are going to brew.

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We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Customer feedback is extremely important, and all input is carefully reviewed and shared with our product team to help guide future design improvements. Hearing directly from our customers helps us continue to enhance the quality, performance, and overall experience of our products.

Dec 20, 2025
Augie57
4 out of 5 stars review

Good Quality

I am a great believer in Cuisinart products and have had several of their coffee makers over the years. This one again is great quality. I have only 1 complaint, why can't Cuisinart figure out how to make the coffee hotter, if it came out hot I would give this a 5 star

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Mar 24, 2026
SubstituteSara
3 out of 5 stars review

Kcup feature is horrible

Have had since October 2025, everything works great except the kcup feature. It is horrible!! Doesn't pierce well and just brews hot water that leaks all over and goes everywhere except through the pod. I only used a handful of times and was instantly annoyed. Love the steamer feature but be prepared for splashes. Nespresso pods seem to work as they should. I generally use the pot brew feature and have no complaints.

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We’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing issues with the K‑Cup feature, as improper pod piercing or water flow can sometimes be resolved by checking the needle for clogs or ensuring the pod is fully seated before brewing. Our team would be happy to walk through additional troubleshooting steps or explore options to improve performance at 1‑800‑726‑0190. We’re glad to know the steamer, Nespresso pods, and pot brew features are working well for you. Ticket #8900570746. Thank you—we truly appreciate your feedback.

Feb 13, 2026
Jaime Schmitt
1 out of 5 stars review

Absolute garbage

This thing is a pile of garbage. It's not intuitive to even brew a pot of coffee and the espresso feature doesn't work. It doesn't even puncture the pods so if you want a nice hot shot of water, this is the machine for you. For the rest of us that would like coffee, don't bother. This trash is getting shipped back. It's not worth the headache.

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We’re sorry to hear this has been your experience and appreciate you sharing your feedback. For best results with the espresso function, please ensure the pod is properly seated in the holder and the brew head is fully closed and locked, as this allows the capsule to puncture correctly; running a quick cleaning cycle can also help if there is any blockage. Brewing instructions can vary by model, and our team would be happy to walk you through step-by-step setup to ensure optimal performance. We’re glad to hear you were able to return the unit hassle-free, and please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference Ticket #8900527382 if you need further assistance.

Feb 27, 2026
JRG59
1 out of 5 stars review

E0 Code.

Just got this unit today. Followed manual instructions. Went to do single serve initial clean without pod and repeatedly get E0 error code. Replicated this several times. Hate it when product fails to work perfectly upon delivery arrival. Now I think I have to pack it up and return because I get a bad feeling for this units future if I was to keep it.

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry the unit is giving an E0 error right out of the box, as that is frustrating. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 so we can help troubleshoot or arrange a replacement if needed.

Dec 11, 2025
Olivia D.
2 out of 5 stars review

Lid stuck again..

Bought this machine about a year ago, the expresso/kcup lid keeps getting stuck. I was able to unlock it the first time around. Not sure how I got it open, it just decided to pop open for me. Now once again its stuck and I'm having no luck getting it open this time around. So frustrating ready to kick it! :(

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We’re very sorry to hear about the frustration you’re experiencing with the espresso/K-Cup lid. We understand how inconvenient this can be and would like to help resolve it. Please give us a call at 1-800-726-0190 so our team can assist you directly.

Mar 16, 2026
Trucker
3 out of 5 stars review

Almost a winner

This coffee maker checks most of my boxes. However, the steamer/frother is awful. No matter how much milk I use and no matter how deep or shallow I insert the wand, it just makes a huge mess. I have burned my hand a few times. A good video dedicated to how to use the steamer would be great. Otherwise, I can't recommend anyone buy this coffee maker if you hope to use the steamer.

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We’re glad to hear the Coffee Center® Barista Bar 4-in-1 meets many of your needs, but we’re sorry the steamer/frother has been frustrating to use. For best results, try using cold milk in a narrow container, keep the wand just below the surface to create foam, and purge the wand briefly before and after use to improve performance and reduce splatter. We also appreciate your feedback about instructional videos and will share it with our team as we work to improve the experience. Please contact our Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-726-0190 and reference ticket #8900567218 so we can provide additional guidance and support.

Dec 31, 2025
Mandee
3 out of 5 stars review

Steamer only works for a short time

I got this as a gift from my husband. The steamer worked for about a week and now does not steam the milk into a foam it just heats it up. Some kcup pods leave a mess you have to clean inside but other than that it works great. The clean mode is only for the pot not the single serve or steamer.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re very sorry to hear about the performance concerns you described and understand how disappointing this must be. feedback is important to us, and we encourage you to contact our Consumer Support team at 1-800-726-0190 so they can review your situation and assist with next steps.

Aug 18, 2023
D and C
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

Nice desigh

This is a very well thought out coffee maker. Has all the necessary features and no more. Compact design that fits Our space nicely.

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Dec 2, 2023
K.Williams
5 out of 5 stars review

Verified Purchase

So Versatile

Love the versatility and quality. Makes great tasting drip coffee as well, and I don’t have to have 3 different machines anymore!

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