Great grind and brew coffee maker.  Loving it!!!
596123
Great grind and brew coffee maker.  I read quite some earlier comments.  Some said it gives weak coffee.  I don't quite understand... I have had it for two weeks so far, and done some "experiment" to find the right setting for me and my wife. We are both heavy coffee drinkers and drink black only.  I settled at "6" on the grind by adding 8 cups of water, with paper filter.  This gives me coffee that both of us liked when we used our previous "Gevalia" coffee maker which we used for 4 years.  I gave it 4 star because I didn't quite like the gold tone filter that comes with the machine, as it allows too much to pass through and ended up having too much sediment in the bottom of my coffee mug and coffee tastes very strong even I used "6" and 8 cups of water.  Well...it doesn't bother me because I prefer to use paper filter any way so I don't have to clean it every time.

In short, this is great G&B coffee maker for the price.  I would recommend it to others.

One minor issue though: Sometimes when I pulled the carafe out, it drips one or twice, which is a little bit annoying.  My previous Gevalia machine didn't have this issue...
1359525
Great coffeemaker for the price. Very pleased! Has any option needed and makes great coffee fast. Beeps to let you know it is ready and cutting off auto. so you know if you want to push the button to keep it hot. It also lets you adjust the brew etc. works great. No issues at all.
937898
I just received this coffee maker last week and so far it lives up to my expectations.

This unit is well made and nice looking. It is a little bigger than my old cheapo Mr. Coffee. It is as easy to use and program as any coffee maker.

The carafe is especially nice, it is very well insulated and keeps coffee hot for hours and it doesn't spill a single drop. It is a little on the heavy side if that's any concern.

I think it uses slightly more coffee than my old Mr. Coffee. Once I figured that out I get a wonderfully smooth and robust pot of coffee, just delicious. I have been using the "1-4" button to double heat the water and that may make the difference.

I had read some users had a mess on their counter top because the lid didn't seat properly. This is ridiculous, put the lid on, give it a 1/4 turn and you're all set, it's that simple.

Many things may lead to this machine making a great pot of coffee - the double heating of the water, cone shaped filter, charcoal filter and the fact there's no burner to keep cooking the coffee to death.

The LCD clock on the front is hard to see and is of little use other than for programming, but I hardly think one buys a coffee maker to use as a time piece.

Well recommended!

Quick edit.....I made coffee at 10am this morning. Around 6pm I dumped out the little bit that was left over and it was still hot; not piping or steaming hot plenty warm enough to be enjoyed. I'm pretty impressed with the carafe!!
3065954
So far so good.  It does everything that I ask of it.  I put coffee beans up top, it grinds it well, and then starts making my coffee.  I researched every Grind-and-Brew variety out there and this one was the one I settled on - I'm pleased so far.

Also - I noticed a lot of reviews about the grind that it produces.  From my research, the grind for drip coffee should be around medium-coarseness which is what this machine produces.
3456720
I used my new Cuisinart Grind & Brew for the first time this AM.  I just love it!!!  It was very easy to set up and use and easy to clean.  The coffee was great and it was wonderful to wake up to the wonderful smell of fresh ground coffee!!  This was a Christmas gift to myself, and I am so glad I bought it!
1915336
Before I purchased this coffee maker, I read all the reviews. Some were good and some were not. I was somewhat hesitant to purchase it based on the reviews. However, I had just take up drinking 100% Kona coffee in the morning so I decided to give both a new grinder and this coffee maker a try.

In a nut shell--I think it is just great. Makes the coffee fast--and really keeps it warm in the insulated pot. I drink my three cups each morning as I read two papers (am retired). Obviously I drink them very slowly. The thermos pot does a really good job of keeping the coffee warm. Highly recommend this unit.

Only thing I should have done is---check the price at Costco first !!!
2758185
Say HELLO To My New Best Friend!!! I've been using the Full Size Cuisinart Grind & Brew for 5 years. I always make 2 cups but find myself throwing one out most of the time! I was DELIGHTED when a trip to Costco featured this Beauty in their sale paper! $39.99!!!!! OMG! It's $99.00 everywhere else!!!! No more waste!!!! It only took less than a minute to wipe out grinder cup & empty & rinse grinds basket for my second cup!
You can also do 2 (8oz) cups at once if you have a 16oz cup or switch to second cup while brewing!!! This AWESOME Machine!!!! 3 year warranty!! Looking forward to many happy mornings together!!!
4355625
This coffee maker makes excellent coffee.  It's also a great quality machine.  Very impressive of how fast it percolates your morning brew. Our morning coffee demands are high though... I suppose my only wish is that it produced 10 cups rather than 8 - but I knew that when I bought. Overall, very happy with the purchase.
4873905
We replaced our old Melita G&B that we had for years with this model. I was attracted to the bean storage that would hold several pots worth of beans and the stainless carafe. The machine worked like a charm with cleaning the grinder area every 4-5 days (after every 2nd storage bin emptied)for about a month or so and then the plugging began. We began cleaning every other night and it worked OK for about another month or two then the plugging began...so we started cleaning every day and it worked OK for another 3-4 months and now apparently something in the little trap that opens during the grinding has completely quit working because it plugs solid with every use and does not brew anything but lighter discolored water. We now use our counter top grinder and only use it as a brewer.

When it was new it made great coffee with all the functions. It now makes great coffee if we grind it separately. The carafe is difficult to get the last cup of coffee or so out of but that is not a huge issue. It does pour slower but here again that is not a huge issue. I could live with all that if the grinder worked like it is supposed to.

One other note is that while it makes pretty hot coffee (around 180 F)I prefer mine a little hotter, however my wife thinks it is fine as is, so that is a matter of personal taste.

We have owned this machhine for about 10 months. I am a research geek when it comes to buying a product. I read a lot of the reviews on this product and figured others were just not willing to do the recommended weekly maintenance and went ahead and bought it thinking I would do better. I did the maintenance as described and then went above and beyond the prescribed maintenance but still wound up with a failed machine.

I am currently trying to find the receipt and if I do I will try to get Cuisinart to replace the machine with the non binding 12 cup model. If not We will continue to use the machine as a brewer only unitl it dies and then purchase a different brand with brewing only.

Bottom line...The machine is a very good if not quite great brewer (would be great with a little hotter brew temp and better pouring ability of the last 1-2 cups) but save your money on the grind and brew feature....take the difference in cost and purchase a decent burr grinder and grind separately.
4642069
I ordered this Cuisinart Coffee maker after seeing it in action at a friend's dinner party last month.  I must admit I was head over heals for it before I read the reviews.  I almost did not buy it based on many negative comments.  However, I could not be more happy with this coffee machine. Also makes a great cup of java, and I consider myself a bit of a coffee snob!  I love how it dispenses coffee without the use of a carafe.  The coffee makes fast, plus I can get a cup before it is completely finished.  Also it stays really hot even after 3 hours.  Because it doesn't get it's heat from the bottom plate like a carafe does, the heating process is more even.  My only negative, and it is not a big thing, is that I cannot see how much is left in the holding tank.  Yes, it does have a "empty-full" display, but I seem to forget to completely drain it all before I make a new pot.
1504250
I live on coffee and six months ago my wife purchased this coffee grinder/maker for my birthday. I can't tell you how excited I was. Nothing beats fresh grind coffee, and this machine does the job well!
A few things that I really like about the coffee maker are:
- Fresh grind is great.
- Comes with a high quality metal filter.
- Coffee still tastes great when brewing only a few cups.
- The machine doesn't cook/burn the coffee as it sits in the pot for some time.
I have two complaints with this machine, which prevented me from giving it 5 stars. First, there are several parts to clean and dry, which means that I often put off cleaning the coffee maker. I find that cleaning in the dishwasher frequently leaves debris in some of the parts; hence, hand cleaning is a must. Second, I found that filling the pot was hard to do, and removing the lid on the coffeepot was even more difficult. I accidentally broke the lid the second time I used it. I had to order another coffeepot lid.
In all, I think that this coffee maker brews great coffee, but not without some tradeoffs. Recommended, but be prepared for additional cleaning.
1872786
I bought mine at Macy's because I needed it 'today'.  Grinds very fine to coarse. I have to wipe out delivery cup but it keeps my counter neat. Louder than the DeLonghi I replaced, but not clogging up, either.  Holds much more coffee so more convenient.  The flat grinder is larger also so I anticipate better functioning and longer life.  I really like it so far and it is in the economy price range.  This machine seems more hardy and makes quick work of grinding out beans for coffee no matter your brewing method. Nice.
2369778
Just started grinding my own beans a month or so ago and fastly fell love with my fresh brew.  The grinder is really easy to operate, puch the start and it grinds to the number of cups selected 1-12.  Holds probabaly about 24 to 30 cups of coffee in whole beans.  Easy to clean.

Good product and have started using a variety of beans - nice for a change of pace.
1921381
Amazing and easy, should have bought it a long time ago!
2 things that aren't great... grinder get's stuck and its a bit loud but since the coffee is amazing I can deal with it.
4242572
I love the coffee grinder, brewer.  I worry about the longgevity of the maker however because the first one broke down very quickly.  Hope to have the one we have now for a good long time.  It makes delicious coffee and the aroma can't be beat.
84850
Brews amazing coffee.  I like how they provide me with a few regular coffee filters and the gold tone filter.  Grinds and brews.  Can't ask for anything better.  And super fast shipping.  Thanks!
4100777
I will say that this coffee maker is worth the money. I definitely like the grind and brew method, as the whole beans, freshly ground, are the key to a good cup of coffee. I will say that I did not realize that this coffee maker does not hold very many beans at once, and you only seem to be able to brew all of the water you put in. In other words, you cannot keep the water reservoir full if you only want one cup of coffee. It sends it all through.
The quality is great. The stainless look is nice, and I am glad I made this purchase and would purchase again.