Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker with Blade Grinder, Programmable Coffee Machine Glass Carafe with 1-4 Cup Setting, Brew Pause, Grind-Off Option, DGB-400NAS, Black/Stainless Steel

This machine is great. I've had it for about a year. I love how I can grind fresh beans or use the other part with the grinds. I thought the compartment with the beans would be a pain in the neck to clean but it's really not. It's just a very few minutes to clean out. Don't just rinse it. Use soap & water. I love it. I put on the timer for the mornings. However, the grinder scared the crap out of me the first few days because its loud when the house is so quiet in the morning! Lol. Enjoy!!

In researching various options, one of the first videos I saw said you can't use both a paper filter & the basket filter simultaneously. That is uncategorically wrong. In fact, I recommend both, & I will explain why later. Another review that I read said that the lettering wore off the buttons. I have had mine for a year, with no problem with the labelling. I read a review that said it is loud. Spoiler's alert. It's a burr grinder. ALL BURR GRINDERS ARE LOUD. I own several different varieties of burr grinders, & never has any of them been quiet. The good news is that it only grinds for 30 seconds (Yes, I timed it). So, it is a minor inconvenience. And finally, removing the lid is easy, despite what one reviewer wrote. All lids have little tabs on the flat extension. Remove the lid by pulling on those tabs. You just have to know the best place on the lid to do it. I owned the precursor for this model & after nearly 10 yrs, I had a problem with a part that was no longer manufactured by Cuisinart & the third party replacement part was defective. So, I went with this model. It was a good decision. They made some design changes which improved the unit. It does everything it advertises, & does it well. It is also well constructed. The programing for the clock & the programming timer are intuitive Okay, as to the paper filter, I have included some photos. NO BASKET FILTER will completely prevent some ground coffee from permeating into the carafe. Unless they prevented water flow completely. So, add the paper filter around the basket, & it will capture the slight amount of grounds from dripping into the carafe. In closing, this is an excellent machine. And I suspect that it will be another decade before I need to write a new review.

Overall great for regular household needs. The grinder included as part of the machine means one less thing on my countertop. There are a lot of options including programmable timer, brew 1-4 cups, and using the grinder or not. The machine produces good tasting coffee. The grinder is pretty loud. If you have a small home, it will definitely wake you up when it starts. It also doesn’t hold enough beans to brew a full pot. We usually brew 8 cups of very average strength coffee for our household’s morning and the grinder is maxed out. If I am brewing a full pot, I fill the grinder and also add ground coffee to the filter area as you normally would. There’s plenty of space in the grinder area, so I feel like it could probably be larger but maybe that’s all the motor can handle. One other con is taking apart the machine for daily cleaning. Of course you clear out any coffee maker each day, but there are a lot of parts here so it takes a few minutes. If that’s not your thing, I would recommend buying a separate grinder and a different coffee maker but it’s not a deal breaker for me.

I absolutely love this coffee maker! Having the built-in grinder is a game changer for fresh coffee every day. It is incredibly easy to use and simple to clean, which makes the whole routine stress-free. I genuinely look forward to my coffee every single morning now. Highly recommended

We had a different cuisinart model grind&brew coffee maker for about 3 years that was excellent, so we figured this one would have similar features. It is nowhere near as good. I could duct tape a cheap blade grinder to a mr coffee brewer and get same effect. While it makes decent coffee, it’s not a good design. It has a cheap very loud blade grinder that leaves up to a scoop of unground beans in it. The cover of the grinder and the chute to the brew basket clog with grounds and have to be cleaned nearly every use, a messy process because of the coffee sludge that builds up. It’s hard to pour the beans into the grinder without spilling. The entire machine must be pulled completely out from under the kitchen cabinet to open the long cover. There’s no brew strength or grind size adjustment. We debated returning it until it was too late and may buy another brand anyway. I silently curse this thing every day. Shop carefully, spend a few more bucks-as we should have done. Cuisinart, we’re disappointed. ☹️

Best coffee maker, it is a pain to clean but good coffee is definitely worth it. I own one and just bought one for my son's new house.

I bought this grind-and-brew coffee maker a couple of years ago, and from the very first morning it felt less like an appliance and more like a small enchanted creature living on my counter. Each dawn, before the sun has fully stretched its golden fingers across the kitchen, my noble little machine awakens. With a mighty whirrrrrr—loud enough to rattle the castle gates—it grinds the beans like a determined dragon guarding its treasure. Yes, it is noisy. There is no gentle woodland whisper here. When it grinds, it announces itself. If you’re hoping for silent sorcery, this is more “battle cry at sunrise.” But honestly? That bold roar is part of the charm. It means magic is happening. And oh, the magic. The aroma that follows is rich and comforting, like stepping into a cozy tavern after a long quest. Freshly ground beans brewed immediately into a warm, perfect pot—every time, as long as I uphold my end of the royal bargain. Now, here lies the cautionary tale. This noble machine is loyal—but it expects respect. Should you forget to empty the used grounds from the previous brew, or neglect to pour out yesterday’s remaining potion from the pot, it may stage a dramatic rebellion. And by rebellion, I mean… it will overflow. Spectacularly. This is not a flaw of the kingdom’s machinery; this is entirely the absent-minded wizard’s fault (that would be me). So heed this warning: dump the used grounds and empty the pot before starting anew, and peace shall reign. After years of faithful service, it still brews beautifully. Strong, fresh, flavorful coffee at the push of a button. Despite its enthusiastic volume and its intolerance for skipped steps, I would absolutely choose this trusty countertop companion again. If you seek convenience, fresh-ground flavor, and don’t mind a little morning fanfare, this grind-and-brew hero is well worth inviting into your castle. ☕✨

Built-in grinder is louder than our stand alone grinder. Lots of additional cleaning with the grinder as well. The water frequently does not drain and we end up with a filter full of grounds and water, with half the grounds in the bottom of the carafe.

We have had a few Cuisinart’s for many ,many years and we love that coffeemaker! The company stands behind its product always! Never had a problem with a return when the need did arise & therefore why would we change for something different! We love the grind and brew, excellent coffee ,easy to use,easy to clean & frankly we are used to the sound of the grind! It is loud ,no doubt about it, but we love this coffeemaker & not changing because it’s a bit loud!!!

ミル付き珈琲メーカー、なかなか使いやすいです。豆からでも、粉からでも、淹れたて美味しかったです。この製品、ガラスビーカー式なので洗いやすいところがよく、保存は別売の魔法瓶を使ってます。注文つけたい所は、引いた珈琲をドリップする時に、ミルの部分に蒸気が通る為に、水蒸気が溜まっていちいち拭き取らなければならない点が残念です。

Estoy muy satisfecho con esta cafetera. La calidad es excelente, el café se prepara rápidamente y el aroma al momento de hacerlo es delicioso. Su molino integrado garantiza frescura en cada taza. ¡Una gran compra para los amantes del buen café! El tiempo para hacer 10 tazas de agua es de 10 minutos aproximadamente, incluye el tiempo de moler el café.

It’s a well made coffee brew/grinder combination. However, like many of the glass pot coffee makers on the market, the hot plate isn’t adjustable.

Tengo algunos días usando la cafetera y estoy muy contento, la calidad de los materiales es buena y las funciones incluidas cumplen, puedes programar el encendido, cuanto tiempo pasara antes de que se apague después de preparar el café y un indicador para descalcificar. Dentro del plano "negativo" es el diseño, el espacio para colocar los granos hay que lavarse en cada uso y de preferencia recién acaba de preparar el café ya que el café molido que no baja a la canastilla del filtro forma "plastas" con el vapor, además tienes que colocar únicamente la cantidad de café a preparar ya que el tiempo de molienda es siempre el mismo no importando que solo selecciones 1 a 4 tazas y es ruidoso, por lo que sirve como un "despertador" acuando la dejas programada si donde la tienes esta cerca del dormitorio. Si quieres una cafetera bonita, con molino de café y con funciones cómodas esta cumplirá. Pero si tienes problemas con tener que lavarla después de cada uso o con el ruido del molino, deberás buscar otra opción