Love all the features offered with this coffee maker however beware! It does not "push" all of the water through the pod, so when you remove the pod from the machine you will drip water/coffee. After beep to remove your cup, it will continue to drip into the cup holder also.

I've been using the Cuisinart Barista 4-in-1 Coffee Maker for a while now, and I have to say—it’s impressively easy to use, even if you’re not a seasoned barista. The layout is intuitive, with clearly labeled buttons and a user-friendly interface that makes switching between espresso, coffee, and other drink options simple. Whether I'm brewing a quick single-serve cup or pulling an espresso shot, the process is straightforward and quick, with minimal cleanup. What stands out most is how consistent the results are. The espresso has a rich crema every time, and the coffee is brewed to the same strength and flavor profile with each use. The built-in milk frother works smoothly as well, adding a nice creamy texture to lattes and cappuccinos. I’ve come to rely on this machine daily, and it hasn’t let me down once. Whether you’re looking for speed, ease, or reliable coffee quality, the Cuisinart Barista 4-in-1 really delivers.

Reviewing my replacement, the pod side works when it wants to. Had the 1st one replaced because I wasn't able to get the pod side to make much more than light brown colored water. The replacement is slightly better in that it sometimes makes an actual cup of coffee, it might be on the 4th attempt/pod, but better than nothing I guess. Tried the full pot side twice and it seems to work fine. Tried the expresso pod a couple of times and it seems to work ok, although the expresso shot didn't seem very hot but I'm not sure if that's normal. The pod side just like the first unit, the water pretty much goes around the pod and makes a mess. Even in the random time it works I'm not sure how because when taking the done pod out you have to be careful because the pod is full to the top with hot water. The punctured holes in the pod seem sufficient enough for water to pass through so I think it's a design flaw. I don't have time in the early morning to fuss with it so I put it back in the box and brought up my old Cuisinart machines that work great. Kinda bummed because this unit would free up space on the counter.

I was very excited to get this product. I did a lot of reading on the item. When it arrived I got it all set up and read through all the instructions. So, it has 2 water filters, one for the pods and one for the carafe. It does everything. You can have brewed coffee, a pod for a cup of coffee, or you can also do a Nespresso pod for an espresso! It even has a milk frother! Perfect.

A very versatile machine that produces great options for coffee. We use both the KCup pods, a reusable insert and Nespresso reusable pods. A pot of coffee is fabulous also. So many options. My only one complaint is the noise level, it is quite loud. Love that I only need one machine for anything I'd like to make whether for a group or just individual cups.

Had to order it twice because the first time it stopped working. The second machine has a steam function makes strange noises and takes forever to work. This was not the case with the first machine. Also, the puncture for single cups often does not fully puncture so you get a cup of hot water vs. coffee or espresso. I like that it has multiple functions but it seems like it still needs some work in order to be a five star machine.

Bought this new coffee maker to replace our old standard coffee maker and Keurig machine however we have the bonus of it making espresso and being able to froth milk as well! It is very easy to use and a doesn't take up any more counter space than having two other machines. When I saw other reviews of how some people were complaining about the water filling tank being in the back I couldn't understand how that was such a big deal. I appt that it holds more water than my standard Keurig did, I felt like I was always having to refill but with this machine it's capacity is much larger.

We love the versatility of this coffeemaker. We enjoy using the brew timer to wake up to a freshly brewed pot of coffee at 5 a.m. Other options are convenient, such as using a K-cup, and expresso pod or steaming milk for an afternoon latte. It also provides hot water for a quick cup of tea.

It's a nice, well-built machine, but there are a couple of annoyances with the ergonomic design, and one mechanical nuisance. 1) The most grievous design flaw is how the lid to the drip coffee reservoir opens (is hinged) on the side nearest the reservoir openings, so if you're filling it using the carafe, the upright lid gets in the way of pouring the water completely from the carafe. 2) The openings for the reservoir are too small, as it's fairly easy to spill water onto the machine and etc because of the aforementioned angle of approach and due to the size of the reservoir openings. 3) The K-cup mechanism (pump? heating element?) is very noisy compared to every other K-cup machine I've used. It rattles my counter, which is made of stone.

I have had a Cuisinart coffee maker for as long as I can remember and have always been pleased. In an effort to conserve counter space by purchasing a new coffee maker that not only brews a pot but is also capable of brewing a single serving using a K-Cup or Nespresso pod, I thought I had found the best solution. Unfortunately, the espresso did not reach a high enough temperature, requiring a quick spin in the microwave. For such an expensive small appliance this should not be necessary. The machine brewed a very good pot of coffee but the Nespresso feature fell way below our expectations. We are returning this item. This is our second purchase of the same unit since the first had a defective clock as well as the low temperature of the Nespresso.