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 was a replacement for a much older grind and brew that would no longer grind. New doesn't always mean better. This machine is so much of a down grade from the leaky carafe to the grinder not making small grind ( large grind and bitter) also not grinding enough coffee bean to match the strength setting. As an example I have to pre grind a4 cup stop the machine from brewing and then grind a 12 cup on the strong strength setting. sucks that I can't get a cup of coffee the strength I want from this over priced thing

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 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.

Poorly designed carafe. Water leaks from plastic trim along the carafe top. They wouldn't replace carafe so I returned the machine. Plenty of reviews said the same thing, I should have listened to the reviews.

This is a great coffeemaker. The only issue I have is that it tends to leave coffee grounds in the coffee. Rather annoying.

It is like my previous Cuisinart. It is bigger so takes up counter space and I thought it would be quieter. The water hole is in the back, so inconvenient to fill if storing under a cupboard. Not many options for a grind and brew so it will do,

So far, the coffee maker has been great and actually a little easier than the previous model I replaced with this unit. I needed to adjust to the new electronics and setting, but not a big deal. Sometimes newer is better.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second time I’ve purchased and love it! It’s great to wake up to fresh ground brewed coffee! I always set the timer, love waking up to the smell of coffee!

Cuisinart is a brand I trust. I've had several of their coffee machines over the years and I've never been disappointed. This machine is no exception. The grinder works great and the coffee comes out perfectly! I know you will love it, too!