We got this to replace the DGB-600 which left a significant amount of ground beans in the grinding area. This one is fine although the ground beans don’t seem to be as fine as with earlier Cuisinarts we have had in the past and thus require more beans to be ground.

We have been using a french press and percolator for the last few years. The coffee has been great, but we wanted to get back to a grind and brew coffee maker with auto programming and burr grinder built in. Cuisinart has been our go to brand of coffee maker over the years. We did try a couple of other brands, but they were far more expensive and we felt the cost didn't yield us better features or a similar taste result of our french press and percolator. We've had this one since right after Christmas. It's been working fine. Read the owner manual. There are great tips for brewing great coffee. Remember, the type of coffee beans matter. It's a personal choice too. We prefer Columbian Arabica for a medium body coffee brew with low acidity. The only problem we've had is finding paper filters that fit the basket housing. Most have sides that are too high or too low, both of which cause different problems with overflowing grinds. We're using the gold metal filter that came with it, but prefer paper to quell some of the balance we look for in a great cup of coffee.

We were replacing a Cuisinart grind and brew that we purchased about 7 years ago. Unfortunately, this new model does not get the water hot enough to brew a good cup. I have been trying to figure out how to describe the flavor, and the best words are "muddy" and "stale". So back it goes!

After 10 years of flawless service, my old grind and brew suddenly stopped working just as I returned from vacation! I read reviews that praised burr grinders, and when I saw that Cuisinart had a 12 cup model, I was all about it. My first cup of coffee from this machine convinced me I made the right decision…it was delicious! This coffee maker is a delight and I look forward to many years of amazing coffee.

Purchased the DGB-800 around 6/5 and from day 1 it would not brew all 12 cups after setting it to 12. Only 3 times it worked while I had it for just short of 30 days. I took it back and they sent me a new one and this one works perfectly!.Gave 4 stars due to the hassle I went through until I got the replacement (which was shipped very fast). I have been using the grind and brews for years and they are great coffee makers.

Right now, I am not very happy with my product! My clock gains time daily, so I cannot use the auto function to have coffee ready at a given time. So far, customer service is nil!!! I also don't like the fact that I can only make even number of cups… like 2, 4, 6.I paid way too much for this to have it not work properly !

I love the idea of this model, but the burr grinder is high maintenance and it is hard to make a strong pot of coffee. Additionally, the grinder is very loud and warming is limited to 4 hours without the ability to reheat. Overall, I am very disappointed on the quality of this product. Furthermore Cuisinart support was. It will to stand behind their product since it wasn’t purchased directly from them. This tells me a lot about their products and causes me pausé in considering Cuisinart products on the future.

I had to replace my older model of this coffee maker because I wore it out after 10+ years of amazing brewing. This model appeared to be 'new and improved' and after using it for a while, I agree! Easy operation, quieter grinding and the perfect temperature brew when it's done. I couldn't be happier! If you are looking for an all-in-one machine that does a great job, look no further. Enjoy!

This is a wonderful machine. The quality of coffee it makes is great. We replaced it once but that is because it was alerting to be cleaned and we ignored the alert. After about 6 months of the alert, it finally needed to get replaced. I bought another one and will do better

I bought this when my old grind and brew unit wouldn't boil the water anymore, and I'm really glad i did. I should also say the I bought what i thought was the replacement Grind and brew at BB&B, only to find out that it was a propeller grinder with removable inward parts that had to be washed after every use, and I could only put enough beans in for one pot. what a pain! Fortunately BB&B took it back when i returned it after finding this unit. With this unit, i only have to dump the grounds after making a pot, and wash out the filter holder after each use. This pot has an actual burr grinder, which is superior, and a hopper that I can put almost a weeks' worth of beans in. This unit is what I was looking for when I went to BB&B, but they didn't have it. Everything from the old unit has been upgraded, and the only improvement I can suggest is the stainless steel carafe that I had from my original Cuisinart coffee maker.