Coffee tastes very smooth. Trying to program it to make 4 cups doesn't work . Have to at least fill to the 6 cup line. Wish it was a little less noisy in the am when others are trying to sleep. 1st carafe leaked around the plastic and glass. Had to be sent another one. So far, so good.

This model combines the convenience of burr grinding and brewing in one simple step. The burr grinding is a coffee aficionado's preferred method (over blade grinding).The coffee comes out tasting superb. There is a strength control which I maintain at strong. This accompanied with Cuisinart style makes the coffee maker attractive as well. Style and performance combined in one package can't be beat. The only thing I would prefer is for the bean hopper to have a larger capacity. I can get two 12 cup pot fulls before the beans drop too low for a third. But, maintaining it is not a chore. I keep a stylish glass container with bamboo lid filled with beans next to the coffee maker making top offs easy.

Makes very good coffee, but has some quirks. Tends to grind too many beans for the number of cups selected. I set it for 4 cups, and add water to the 8 cup mark. Also works best with the gold tone filter. You can't change the grind size in this machine

This combined burr grinder and brewer is a wonderful one-step device for me as a user and consumer. While it does not allow me to select the grind size, the manual points out that grind size should be set for the type of brewing. And it is also does not allow me to fine-tune the amount of beans to be pulled down for each batch. But I simple spoon the amount of beans to be brewed each night and set it for “strong” and slightly more cups (6) than I actually have (4 1/2). In my case I like to use a 1/3 normal beans and 2/3 decaffeinated. I put into the hopper two overflowing scoops of decaf and one such of regular coffee. The hopper empties fully (with seemingly the same amount of grounds as if I fill the hopper, given my settings). It produces a robust coffee with similar quality that I get when I use highest-end coffee shops in airports around the world. It has become a great experience every morning for me.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew is an exceptional coffeemaker that makes great coffee every single time, whether whole bean or ground method is used. The machine is fully programmable from the preprogrammed amount of beans to be ground (per amount of cups of water), coarseness of grind, strength of brew, timing—both to start the brewing as well as keeping the remaining coffee in the pot hot, even the cleaning of the coffeemaker! Nothing has been overlooked! The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, too. The reusable coffee filter is wonderful, and the carbon filters (replaceable) assure a perfect cup of coffee every time. I’ve owned other Cuisinart coffeemakers before but not with the Burr grinder. This feature exceeded my expectations. Nothing negative to tell. Overall, this Cuisinart coffeemaker is fantastic. I highly recommend it and would definitely buy it again or as a gift.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this unit to replace an earlier Cuisinart model I have had and loved for the past 7 years. After looking at competing brands and the new Cuisinart models, I chose this option…and I am so glad I did. Everything is well designed and works flawlessly. The grinder is much quieter than the previous model I owned so that was a nice improvement. And the ease of cleaning is a real plus. I bought the model with the glass pitcher and am glad I did. I previously had the metal thermos pitcher and it never kept the coffee hot enough, was awkward and sloppy to pour, and difficult to keep clean. The glass carafe fixes all of those short comings. Love the unit. Highly recommend

The Cuisinart Grind and Burr Coffeemaker makes the best-tasting coffee! It grinds the fresh coffee beans just before brewing that delicious hot beverage. With the simple press of a button, it has the option to make from 2-12 cups of coffee with either coffee beans or ready-ground coffee. The glass carafe is easy to pour from and keeps the coffee piping hot for up to 4 hours!

We’ve always bought Cuisinart products in the past with no problems believing they are the best of quality but this one changed our mind. Out of the box the pot leaks terribly u have to hold it over a sink to pour it then it waste 1/2 the coffee. Would not buy again.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This coffee pot uses more coffee than the 700, when I empty the basket, I notice some of the ground coffee is not even wet. I had the 700 for 15 years, the top rotating disc wore out. I think I liked the 700 better.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] LOVE this Burr Grind and Brew Coffee Maker! I purchased this as a gift for my husband's birthday. You get advice about water to use and storing coffee beans. The sleek design of the unit and ease of use, along with options to use preground or grind your own beans, and to personalize your setting for strength, my husband said it is clearly, hands down, the best cup of coffee he has ever brewed, and that it's better than coffee out anywhere. I would highly recommend this product for anyone wanting a quality cup of coffee from home!