Cuisinart 12 Cup Coffee Bar Coffee Grinder, Black, DCG-20BKN

Coffee Bean Grinder is a great addition. I originally had a Cuisinart Coffee Maker with Grinder and Single Serve - but after several years of service, they unfortunately had to be retired. So, I bought a replacement coffee maker and a separate Cuisinart Coffee Bean Grinder. Everything works great - I can grind beans from 1 - 32 cups. Takes up very little counter space.

With a Cuisinart coffee maker and toaster that are exceptional and long-lasting, I was excited to find a Cuisinart coffee grinder and at a reasonable price. The coffee grinder DOES feel solid and well-made. Turns out the capacity for the beans isn't enough to brew even 8 of the 12-cup capacity of the coffee maker. The grinder basket is too deep to easily clean and cannot be detached from the base for cleaning. The lid comes off too easily so spilling coffee grounds unintentionally is a reality.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grinder has good power, cutting through items in seconds. It's easy to use and clean, and it looks really sleek on my countertop. My only quibble with this is there's no place to store the cord, but that just means I keep it out on the counter for daily use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Simple and not expensive. A safer alternative to hundred-dollar coffee machines that need a lot of attention and cleaning.

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For the price, this is an excellent coffee grinder. As noted, it is a bit noisy, but that doesn't bother me at all. It does a good job of letting you select the level of grind you wish. For me, it is primarily for espresso, and it grinds finally enough to do a good job. The more course setting is also just right for French press coffee. I've had other grinders that cost more, but didn't work any better, and didn't last very long before giving up the ghost. I suspect this one will do the job for a long time to come, given his quality of construction and the Cuisinart reputation.

I really like this little grinder! So sleek and subtle, I have it in white. It looks great in my kitchen with my coffee bar setup, and it does the job well. I like my coffee beans ground pretty fine and this grinder makes it happen easily. Highlight of this grinder is that there's no specific way you have to align/lock the lid in order for the button to start. It's a minor feature but one I appreciate because I've had other coffee grinders in the past that are frustrating to “click” or align just right before the machine will start. Just a little thing that makes my day start out easier, and on the right foot!

Have had this coffee bean grinder about one week and so far is a great accessory. I really enjoy have freshly ground coffee for my morning coffee. Just want to add that I have had another Cuisinart appliance that has been very excellent in performance and is still working after 24 years.

This little coffee grinder is very reliable, simple to use, and gets the job done. It's easy to grind coarse or fine just by simply changing how long you hold down the button. Cleaning it quite easy as well since the grinds come out without much effort. The grinder is small enough to be tucked away in a cabinet when not in use. I would definitely recommend this.

The new appliance replaced an older Cuisinart grinder that stopped working after several years of near once-a-day use. This unit is smaller than the previous one, which was already smaller than the one before. It's great to see these appliances become more compact while still performing well, and perhaps better and more longer lasting than older models. I'm fully expect this unit to have a long life.