The models in detail
This page is for drip coffee drinkers who want beans ground right before brewing without a separate grinder on the counter. We selected six grind-and-brew machines from Amazon.com product listings checked on October tenth, 2026, and compared their grinder, capacity, timer and carafe. We did not brew with these machines; the comparison relies on the product pages, brand comparison tables and buyer ratings.
1 · Our pick
Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB-550
Coffee maker with grinder4,2/5 from 7830 Amazon customer ratings (as of October 10, 2026)
For a household that drinks a pot of drip coffee each morning, the DGB-550 does the job with little fuss. It brews 12 cups into a glass carafe, can be programmed 24 hours ahead and turns itself off after up to 4 hours, according to Cuisinart's comparison table. The built-in grinder fills from a 16-tablespoon bean hopper, so you load beans and water the night before. Buyers rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 7,830 ratings, the largest pool among these six. Know what you are buying: the grinder uses blades, which give a less uniform grind than the conical burr on the DGB-2SS. The product description on the listing is blank, so the specs come from the brand's comparison table, and the model reference differs slightly between the title and that table. The table also shows no auto rinse. If you want coffee to stay hot without a warming plate, the DGB-900BC thermal model is the alternative.
Pros, cons and specs
Pros
- 12-cup grind-and-brew coffeemaker with a glass carafe.
- 24-hour programmable, with auto-off after up to 4 hours (per Cuisinart's comparison table).
- Built-in grinder with a 16-tablespoon bean hopper.
Cons
- The grinder is a blade type, less uniform than the burr grinders on other Grind & Brew models.
- The product description is empty; specs come from Cuisinart's comparison table only.
- The comparison table shows no auto rinse on this model.
Best for: Drip coffee drinkers who want an all-in-one machine that grinds beans before brewing.
Skip it if you want a burr grinder or a thermal carafe.
2 · Brew strength control
BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew CM5000B
Coffee maker with grinder4,2/5 from 6730 Amazon customer ratings (as of October 10, 2026)
The BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew is the one to consider if you like to adjust how strong your pot comes out. It brews 12 cups into a Duralife carafe on a Keep Hot plate, with 24-hour auto brew, auto shutoff, a brew strength selector and a small brew option for partial pots. The integrated grinder grinds whole beans right before brewing, and you can switch it off to use pre-ground coffee. The grinder and its bronze-tone permanent filter come out together and go in the dishwasher, which simplifies cleaning compared with the Cuisinart models. Sneak-a-Cup lets you pour mid-cycle, and a window shows the water level. Buyers give it 4.2 out of 5 from 6,730 ratings, level with the DGB-550. The listing does not say whether the grinder uses blades or burrs and gives no grind settings, wattage, dimensions or weight. Its description also includes an unrelated note about espresso tamping, which you can ignore.
Pros, cons and specs
Pros
- Integrated grinder grinds whole beans right before brewing, and can be turned off for pre-ground coffee.
- 24-hour programmable auto brew, auto shutoff and a brew strength selector.
- Bronze-tone permanent filter attached to the grinder; both are removable and dishwasher-safe.
- Sneak-a-Cup pause, water-level window and a 12-cup Duralife carafe.
Cons
- The listing gives no grinder type or grind-size settings.
- No wattage, dimensions or weight in the listing.
- The description includes an unrelated note about espresso tamping, which does not apply to this drip machine.
Best for: Drip coffee households that want fresh-ground beans and a programmable morning pot.
Skip it if you want a burr grinder or adjustable grind size.
3 · Keeping a pot hot
Cuisinart Grind & Brew Thermal DGB-900BC
Coffee maker with grinder4,1/5 from 4374 Amazon customer ratings (as of October 10, 2026)
The DGB-900BC makes sense if your pot sits for a while after brewing. Its thermal carafe keeps coffee off a warming plate, which neither the DGB-550 nor the DGB-400NAS offers with their glass carafes. It brews 12 cups, is fully programmable 24 hours ahead, shuts off automatically, and has a brew-pause feature and a grind-off function for pre-ground coffee. The listing gives a 36-inch cord length. Buyers rate it 4.1 out of 5 from 4,374 ratings. The big weakness is the product page itself: it is nearly empty, with no grinder type, no grind settings, no hopper capacity, no wattage and no dimensions. That makes it impossible to compare its grinder with the burr unit on the DGB-2SS or the blades on the DGB-550 from the listing alone. The title also carries two model references. If grinder details matter to you, ask the seller or check Cuisinart's own documentation first.
Pros, cons and specs
Pros
- 12-cup grind-and-brew coffeemaker with a thermal carafe.
- Fully programmable 24 hours ahead, with auto shutoff.
- Brew-pause feature, and a grind-off function for pre-ground coffee.
- Cord length of 36 inches, according to the listing.
Cons
- The listing is nearly empty: no grinder type, grind settings, hopper capacity, wattage or dimensions.
- It is a drip coffeemaker, not an espresso machine.
Best for: Households that drink a full pot of drip coffee and want beans ground right before brewing.
Skip it if you want to compare grinder quality or capacity before buying, since the listing gives no details.
4 · One cup at a time
Cuisinart Grind & Brew Single-Serve DGB-2SS
Coffee maker with grinder3,7/5 from 4115 Amazon customer ratings (as of October 10, 2026)
The DGB-2SS is built for one person who wants fresh-ground coffee most days. Its conical burr grinder, the only burr grinder confirmed on this page, grinds whole beans straight into the HomeBarista reusable filter cup. You choose 8, 10 or 12 oz per cup and can also brew pre-ground coffee or single-cup pods such as K-Cup on busy mornings. The 48 oz removable reservoir has a charcoal water filter and a water window, the drip tray comes out to fit travel mugs, and the listing states a limited 3-year warranty. The brand chart lists it as 24-hour programmable. The tradeoffs matter: there is no carafe, so it cannot brew a pot for the family like the five other machines here. The sealed bean hopper holds 3.5 oz, the number of grind settings is not given, and power, dimensions and weight are missing. Buyers rate it 3.7 out of 5 from 4,115 ratings.
Pros, cons and specs
Pros
- A conical burr grinder grinds whole beans straight into the HomeBarista reusable filter cup.
- Three brew sizes (8, 10 or 12 oz) and three ways to brew: fresh-ground beans, pre-ground coffee or single-cup pods such as K-Cup.
- The 48 oz removable reservoir has a charcoal water filter and an easy-view water window.
- The drip tray removes to fit travel mugs, and the listing states a limited 3-year warranty.
Cons
- It brews one cup at a time with no carafe, so it is not a pot-style coffee maker for a household.
- The bean hopper holds only 3.5 oz according to the brand chart, and the number of grind settings is not given.
- Power, dimensions and weight are not listed.
Best for: Single coffee drinkers who want fresh-ground beans most days and the option of pods on busy mornings.
Skip it if you need several cups at once or a full carafe for the family.
Other specs
- Water tank48 oz, removable, charcoal water filter
5 · Small pots on a timer
Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB-400NAS
Coffee maker with grinder4/5 from 3070 Amazon customer ratings (as of October 10, 2026)
The DGB-400NAS fits households that sometimes brew a full pot and sometimes just a few cups. It offers a 1-4 cup setting, a 24-hour programmable start and Brew Pause for pouring mid-cycle, with a glass carafe. A permanent gold-tone filter and a built-in charcoal water filter come included, so you do not buy paper filters. The built-in blade grinder grinds beans right before brewing, and a grind-off option lets you use pre-ground coffee. Buyers give it 4.0 out of 5 from 3,070 ratings. Read the capacity carefully: the 12 cups are approx. 5 oz each, so a full carafe is less coffee than 12 mugs. Like the DGB-550, it uses blades rather than burrs, and no grind size settings are mentioned. The listing also leaves out the water reservoir size, wattage and dimensions. If you want a brew strength control on top of a partial-pot setting, the BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew lists both.
Pros, cons and specs
Pros
- Built-in blade grinder grinds whole beans right before brewing.
- Programmable 24-hour brew start and 1-4 cup setting.
- Brew Pause lets you pour a cup mid-cycle; grind-off option for pre-ground coffee.
- Permanent gold-tone filter and built-in charcoal water filter included.
Cons
- Blade grinder, not burr, with no grind size settings mentioned.
- Cups are approx. 5 oz, so 12 cups is less coffee than it sounds.
- The listing gives no water reservoir, wattage or dimensions.
Best for: Drip coffee drinkers who want fresh-ground coffee ready on a timer.
Skip it if you care about grind consistency or want a thermal carafe.
6 · Carafe plus single cup
Cuisinart Coffee Center Grind & Brew Plus SS-GB1
Coffee maker with grinder3,8/5 from 1659 Amazon customer ratings (as of October 10, 2026)
The SS-GB1 fits a household where one person wants a full pot and another wants a quick single cup. It is two brewers in one: a 12-cup glass carafe side and a single-serve side with 8, 10 or 12 oz sizes and a removable 40 oz reservoir. The single-serve side accepts single-cup pods, including K-Cup pods, or the HomeBarista reusable filter, which is sold separately. The built-in grinder mills whole beans before brewing, and a grind-off option handles pre-ground coffee. Cuisinart's comparison table lists a 24-hour programmable start, strength control and 0-4 hour auto-off. Buyers give it 3.8 out of 5 from 1,659 ratings, one of the two lowest scores here with the DGB-2SS. The listing does not say whether the grinder uses blades or burrs, and gives no grind settings. Its first bullet talks about tamping and espresso pressure, which has nothing to do with a drip coffee maker, so treat it as a listing error.
Pros, cons and specs
Pros
- Two brewers in one: a 12-cup glass carafe side and a single-serve side with 8, 10 or 12 oz sizes.
- Built-in grinder mills whole beans just before brewing, with a grind-off option for pre-ground coffee.
- 24-hour programmable start and strength control, according to the brand's comparison table.
- Single-serve side takes any single-cup pod, including K-Cup pods, or the HomeBarista reusable filter (not included).
Cons
- The listing does not say whether the grinder uses blades or burrs, and gives no grind settings.
- The HomeBarista reusable filter cup is sold separately.
- The first bullet talks about tamping and espresso pressure, which does not apply to a drip coffee maker.
Best for: Households that want a full pot on a timer and a quick single cup from the same machine.
Skip it if you want a grinder you can adjust for different brew methods.
Other specs
- Water tank40 oz single-serve reservoir (removable)
How to choose a coffee maker with a built-in grinder
Check whether the grinder uses blades or burrs
Burr grinders give a more even grind than blades, and only one machine on this page confirms a burr. The DGB-2SS lists a conical burr. The DGB-550 and DGB-400NAS use blade grinders, which chop beans unevenly but still deliver fresh grounds before each brew. The BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew, the DGB-900BC and the SS-GB1 do not state their grinder type at all. For a standard pot of drip coffee, a blade grinder is workable. If grind consistency is your priority, a separate burr grinder paired with a plain drip maker is another route.
Read the cup size, not just the cup count
A 12-cup rating rarely means 12 full mugs, so check how big a cup is. The DGB-400NAS listing says its cups are approx. 5 oz, so a full carafe is noticeably less than 12 travel mugs. Most models here are rated at 12 cups: the DGB-550, the Mill & Brew, the DGB-900BC, the DGB-400NAS and the carafe side of the SS-GB1. The DGB-2SS brews a single cup of 8, 10 or 12 oz. If you need small amounts, look for a partial-pot setting like the 1-4 cup setting on the DGB-400NAS or the small brew option on the Mill & Brew.
Pick glass or thermal for how long the pot sits
A thermal carafe suits you if coffee sits for a while after brewing. Only the DGB-900BC lists a thermal carafe on this page. The DGB-550, DGB-400NAS and SS-GB1 use glass carafes, and the Mill & Brew uses a Duralife carafe on a Keep Hot plate. Glass carafes on a warming plate keep coffee hot, but auto-off settings cap how long: the DGB-550 shuts off after up to 4 hours, and the SS-GB1 offers 0-4 hours. If you drink one cup at 7 and another at 10, thermal is the safer bet.
Use the timer to your advantage
A 24-hour timer is the main reason to buy a grind-and-brew machine, and every model here lists one. You load beans and water at night, and the machine grinds and brews before you wake up. The DGB-2SS is listed as 24-hour programmable in the brand chart even though it brews single cups. Check the noise, though: a grinder starting early can wake a light sleeper, and none of these listings gives a noise figure. Brew Pause on the DGB-400NAS and DGB-900BC, or Sneak-a-Cup on the Mill & Brew, lets you pour before the cycle ends.
Plan for cleaning the grinder
The grinder chamber collects oils and fine grounds, so easy access matters more than on a plain drip maker. The BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew has the clearest answer here: its grinder and permanent filter lift out together and are dishwasher safe. The DGB-400NAS comes with a permanent gold-tone filter and a charcoal water filter, and the DGB-2SS has a charcoal filter in its 48 oz reservoir. The other listings say little about cleaning the grinder. Whatever you choose, empty and wipe the grinder chamber regularly, and follow the manual for descaling.
Decide whether you need pods or single cups
Pod compatibility only matters if you sometimes want a cup without grinding beans. The DGB-2SS and the single-serve side of the SS-GB1 both accept single-cup pods such as K-Cup, as well as a reusable filter. The SS-GB1 also gives you a full 12-cup carafe on its other side, which the DGB-2SS cannot do. The HomeBarista reusable filter is sold separately for the SS-GB1, so factor that in. If nobody in your home uses pods, a simpler carafe-only model like the DGB-550 avoids extra parts.
Skip it if…
- you want espresso, since every machine on this page is a drip or single-serve coffee maker.
- grind consistency is your priority and you would rather pair a separate burr grinder with a plain drip maker.
- you need to adjust grind size for different brew methods, which none of these listings describe.
- a grinder running before dawn would wake someone in a small apartment.
- you do not want to clean a grinder chamber every week or two.
FAQ
What is the best coffee maker with grinder?
For most homes, the Cuisinart Grind & Brew DGB-550 is the best coffee maker with grinder among these six: 12 cups, a 24-hour timer, a 16-tablespoon hopper and 4.2 out of 5 from 7,830 buyers. Pick the DGB-900BC if you want a thermal carafe, or the DGB-2SS if you brew one cup at a time with a conical burr grinder.
Do grind and brew coffee makers have burr grinders?
Some do, but most models on this page do not confirm one. The Cuisinart DGB-2SS lists a conical burr grinder. The DGB-550 and DGB-400NAS use blade grinders. The BLACK+DECKER Mill & Brew, the DGB-900BC and the SS-GB1 do not state their grinder type on the listing. If burrs matter to you, check the current product page or the manual before ordering.
Can you use pre-ground coffee in a coffee maker with grinder?
Yes, most models here let you skip the grinder. The DGB-900BC, DGB-400NAS and SS-GB1 list a grind-off function, and the Mill & Brew lets you turn its grinder off for pre-ground coffee. The DGB-2SS can brew pre-ground coffee or single-cup pods as well as fresh-ground beans. The DGB-550 listing does not mention a grind-off option.
Which coffee maker with grinder has a thermal carafe?
On this page, only the Cuisinart Grind & Brew Thermal DGB-900BC has a thermal carafe. It brews 12 cups, is programmable 24 hours ahead and has brew-pause and grind-off functions. Its listing is nearly empty, though, with no grinder type, hopper capacity or wattage. The other carafe models use glass or a Duralife carafe on a warming plate.
Is a single-serve coffee maker with grinder worth it?
It is worth it if you drink one cup at a time and want fresh-ground beans. The Cuisinart DGB-2SS grinds with a conical burr into a reusable filter cup and brews 8, 10 or 12 oz, with pods as a backup. It cannot brew a pot, and its 3.7 out of 5 rating from 4,115 buyers is the lowest here.
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Models are picked from the product listings on Amazon.com, recorded and dated. Missing data is flagged instead of guessed, and no hands-on test is described unless it actually happened.
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