Cuisinart – CPO-850P1 Cuisinart CPO-850 Coffee Brewer- 8 Cup

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1. ADRIAN SOTO Verified Buyer – 3 March 2024

   Normalmente preparo mi cafe en una prensa francesa, me gusta muy caliente y con buen sabor, fuerte…
   Pero estaba resultando inconveniente por tiempo y espacio en mi cocina, calentar agua en un calentador, moler el cafe, poner en la prensa y esperar etc
   Supe del metodo “pour over” que sin saber antes lo utilizaba y me entere que hay unas cafeteras para eso que cumplen con algunos requerimentos siendo los mas importantes para mi la temperatura del agua, la forma en que se “vierte” sobre el cafe que es como una regadera y unas pausas que hace
   El resultado es un cafe muy bueno, caliente y fuerte
   Si estas interesado en las cafeteras pour over, esta es la mas economica que encontre (comparado con la moccamaster, la brewville, bonavita etc)
   Esta fabricada con muy buenos materiales, facil de usar con un resultado excelente
   OjO Nada que ver con las cafeteras caseras
   Esto es para conocedores (viciosos del cafe pues 🙈)
   

2. jboyle Verified Buyer – 23 March 2024

   This is a great product. I wish the carafe wasn’t as heavy, but the weight is due to its insulating qualities. I wish it distributes the water over the beans more evenly. I am picky and this coffee maker is worth it.

   

3. Nomad Verified Buyer – 1 April 2024

   Product arrived damaged, very disappointed

   

4. tacomahn Verified Buyer – 5 May 2024

   I own quite a few high-end coffee makers (many would say an unhealthy number!), including the Bonavita BV1800, BV1900TS, Technivorm, and Kitchenaid Pour-over Brewer. All of these brewers are SCAA-certified, and all brew excellent coffee. Each has its own quirks as well… The Bonavitas tend to have short lifespans (2-3 years) and are a bit too minimalist, the Technivorm has a lousy showerhead design that requires you to stir the grounds while it is brewing for optimal flavor, and the Kitchenaid tends to brew a slightly weak cup of coffee. All of these issues prompted me to continue my search for the holy grail of coffee makers, and I believe I finally found it. The Cuisinart CPO-850 is an engineering masterpiece in nearly every way — beautiful design, sturdy construction, full-featured (includes programming ability, strength and temperature controls), excellent showerhead design, and brews a HOT cup of perfectly extracted coffee! Make no mistake about it, this is not your typical Cuisinart coffee maker, and you will be able to tell right away as you unpackage it. Parts feel thicker, heavier, and more satisfying (as they should for the price!). The display is large and easy to read, and the buttons have a satisfying feel to them. Everything is easy to set-up and disassemble for cleaning, and programming it couldn’t be any easier. The machine also gives you the ability to change the brew temperature between hot and extra hot, as well as the brew strength between mild, medium, and bold. The strength control is very handy if you like to change between pre-ground coffees, and premium roasted beans, as pour-over style coffee makers, like this one, brew coffee at a higher temperature than your typical household coffee maker which tends to over-extract many pre-ground coffees. With the strength control, you can set the coffee maker to extract less from the coffee by changing it to ‘mild’. This worked very well when I tried it! The CPO-850 is my favorite coffee maker on the market right now, and arguably one of (if not the) best out there period. Cuisinart really nailed the design. You can tell they put a lot of thought into the machine, and really did their homework with it. Kudos to Cuisinart if you are reading this review! Buy it! *** Update 1 week in *** : Carafe lid leaks slightly when pouring. Just a few drops on the counter though. Other than that, still the best coffee maker on the market, IMO! *** Update 2 weeks in ***: Received new carafe under warranty. New carafe lid also leaks a bit, so there appears to be design flaw with the lid seal. As for a workaround solution, I found that if you press down on the lid while pouring (placing fingers on both sides of the spout), it does not leak. You can also just pour extra slowly. Since this issue is relatively minor, it does not affect my overall view and rating of the coffee maker. *** Update 4 months in ***: The LCD display has dimmed over time. It is now roughly 50% as bright as it was when new. It is still perfectly usable though. Everything else has been rock solid. *** Update 9 months in ***: LCD dimming appears to stabilized. Display is still about 50% as bright as it was when new, but still readable. Everything else is still rock solid and performing like new.

   

5. Kara Petry Verified Buyer – 7 July 2024

   I received a used and dirty coffee maker. Wth.

   

6. Brenda Verified Buyer – 17 October 2024

   We have had it over a month now and I love it. Looking for a less plastic coffee machine that is also SCA certified. Coffee tastes great and it’s not oversized so it fits perfectly in our little area under the coffee cups.

   

7. Mandy D Verified Buyer – 3 November 2024

   It did not work when we received the product. We followed all the instructions, including soaking the filter for 15 minutes. After an hour of huffing and puffing, it turned 8 cups of water into 4 cups of bitter coffee. We tried running just water through it and it just made billows of steam without producing much in the carafe. While we were cleaning it up to get it ready to return, we turned it upside down to drain out the remaining water and a screw fell out! It looks like the same screw that is used in holding down the lid over the water tank. After removing it, the machine makes coffee in 7 minutes and barely makes any steam. This is horrible quality control. The company obviously didn’t test it before sending it out and the employees feel they can grab another screw without finding the one they dropped. I was in need of a coffee maker so I’m happy were able to resolve it. However, I’m sure they’ve had a few returned with this same problem. As for making coffee, I really can’t tell the difference between this and my old Mr. Coffee beyond the fact that this one has a smaller carafe so I have to make coffee more often. While I am able to tell the difference between Maxwell House and good coffee beans, grinds, etc. I don’t seem to be snobby enough to tell the difference in machines. As long as I have a fresh decent coffee bean, I’m happy with my coffee, so I feel this was really overpriced.

   

8. Roger Verified Buyer – 17 November 2024

   Makes hands-down the best coffee I’ve ever had. Easy to use and clean. Am giving it four (4) rather than five (5) stars because part of the base came off–see photograph. This is a brand new unit, and this shouldn’t happen. Otherwise, a great buy.

   

9. Catherine Berry Verified Buyer – 9 December 2024

   This coffee maker is so close to being perfect. It’s easy to use, makes great coffee, and looks nice in my kitchen. Alas, there is a single huge problem that ruins everything. You have to use the supplied pot with this device, as it’s critical that the plastic pot cover is exactly tall enough to open the drip valve. This lets you remove the pot, pour some coffee, then replace the pot without making a mess. I had been using the pot that came with my order for about a week when the top of the handle began to feel wobbly. Soon after, I noticed a gap forming when I picked up the pot when it was full. Shortly after that, a small chunk of plastic at the point where the top end of the handle joins the body of the pot spontaneously broke off when I lifted the pot. I figured I might have accidentally mishandled the pot, so I ordered a replacement pot of the correct part number. Sure enough, after about a week the same thing began to happen. Now, a couple of months later, all the plastic on both sides of the upper handle-pot junction have fallen off, and the top of the handle is not connected to the pot at all, as you can see in my photo. I am worried that some time I will lift a full pot by the handle, with just the bottom connector supporting all that weight, and the handle will snap off entirely, and the pot will fall and splatter me and everything in my kitchen with hot coffee. I am currently shopping for a new coffee maker of similar design, but from a different manufacturer. This kind of poor manufacturing is inexcusable in such an expensive and otherwise well-built product.

   

10. Jeff from NH Verified Buyer – 9 December 2024

    This coffee maker is stylish, easy to use, and makes a great cup of coffee. The carafe keeps the coffee warm for hours. However, the company used screws that corrode within the water compartment and after less than a month of use have rust particles inside the compartment as shown in the picture. Can’t understand why Cuisinart didn’t used noncorrosive fasteners (stainless steel) given the relative high quality of the rest of the unit. Bought this coffee maker based on a good experience with previous Cuisinart model that lasted over ten years. Don’t see this model lasting that long given the corrosion problem and can’t recommend it unless the fastener corrosion issue is corrected.

    

11. COLOMBIAN JOHN Verified Buyer – 19 December 2024

    The Cuisinart CPO-850 Coffee Brewer is an awesome coffee maker with a nice stainless steel design. It keeps water at the perfect temperature and lets you choose your coffee strength. The reusable stainless steel filter is another plus in my opinion, so no more paper filters.

    It’s super easy to use with a clear display and simple controls. The carafe keeps coffee hot for a long time ( I would say for 2-3 hours), and cleaning is easy. It can be a bit noisy, and the stainless finish might need a wipe sometimes, but overall, it’s a great pick for a stylish and reliable coffee maker. This is my second one!
    

12. T. C. Jones Verified Buyer – 5 January 2025

    Wanting to have pour over coffee without having to manually pour this works. Great coffee and a very nice addition to the kitchen countertop. Highly recommend.

    

13. Kim Verified Buyer – 6 January 2025

    I want to start this review by stating that I haven’t used a drip coffee maker in years. I am what people describe as a “coffee snob.” I grew up drinking the traditional Mr. Coffee-style drip brew that my parents were happy with and wasn’t happy with the plastic taste and lack of flavor that came with each cup, even though they always bought the “really nice” models. I can’t stand drinking coffee from restaurants or even mainstream coffee shops, as they still lack the flavor and taste that I want with my coffee. I’m also less than impressed with Keurig coffee and other single-serve brewing systems. For years, as a result of these tastes, I initially made pour-over coffee, then transitioned to the French press method as the best, richest, and full-bodied coffee that I’ve ever had, and I only use certain brands/types of coffee. It’s one of the few things I splurge on. Then I bought a house with a septic and no garbage disposal. And my coffee grounds became a Big Problem with my husband due to concerns about clogging the system – which is valid – not to mention that now we have room for guests, running out to Dunkin Donuts to get a box of coffee for them has become inconvenient, since people don’t want to wait 15 minutes for me to slowly brew them cups of coffee. All things considered, I decided I had to finally bite the bullet and procure an automatic coffee maker. I did a lot of research on the SCAA approved coffee makers since I didn’t want to compromise my taste. After reading about how the heart-attack-inducingly-expensive Technivorm requires “stirring the grinds” in order for even water dispersal (I mean, who wants to babysit the coffee if you’re getting an automatic machine? For me that totally defeats the point), I turned my attention to the second best recommended coffee maker that was far more affordable, the Bonavita. I saved up and purchased one only to find that it felt flimsy and the carafe leaked buckets, retaining liquid inside the upper lid, no matter what I did. Back to the drawing board. I looked at all of the other SCAA certified coffee makers and kept coming back to this Cuisinart PurePrecision Pour Over brewer. It looked very new, was a fairly reasonable price, and the top reviewer notes that he has compared it to the other certified coffee makers and prefers it, which gave me some reassurance. I had a bit of trepidation since there wasn’t a lot of feedback or reviews online since this model is so relatively new, but decided I would give it a shot. The design is very sleek. It looks great in our kitchen – my husband, who doesn’t drink coffee, even commented that it has become a statement piece on our counter. (Photo attached; glass foggy as it was just cleaned with hot water.) The coffee maker looks and feels sturdy, with an impressive display and simple controls that make programming it easy. You set the auto-on time and can also set an auto-off time for the heating pad beneath the glass carafe. I found it interesting that the device comes with a charcoal filter designed to improve the water’s taste should the owner not utilize a water filter on their own. As I use ZeroWater filter pitchers, I probably will not replace the filter when the time comes as I consider it unnecessary. Since other reviewers noted that the steel carafe has leaking issues, as well as the Bonavita I had tried, I chose the glass carafe. I don’t care about heat retention because I pour my coffee immediately into my Zojirushi thermos and go to work in the morning, which keeps the coffee piping hot. What matters to me is whether or not the carafe leaks when I pour from it. And this one does not. If heat retention is a concern, increasing the amount of time prior to the auto-off is probably good idea. I can say that the coffee brewed by this machine is as hot as when I boil water to French press, and I’ve been satisfied by the temperature. As I am the sole coffee drinker in my household, I make about 4 cups and use 2 scoops of coffee per cup. While this is below the recommended flavor amount for the machine (Cuisinart recommends making at least 6 cups for best flavor), I still thoroughly enjoy the coffee made. It is strong and full-bodied, rich. I have used up to coarse coffee and have no problems with it. The one thing I will note – there is almost an imperceptible burr to the flavor of the coffee with this coffee maker that is not there, is smoother, when it is prepared with the French press method, but it is so negligible a difference that it can be overlooked in favor of the time savings and ease of clean-up that comes with this machine. In conclusion, I highly recommend this coffee maker. It produces the best coffee that I have ever tasted from an automatic/drip machine and I am happy with my purchase. I am awarding this product 5 stars and, in my opinion, it is deserving of its SCAA certification. If something should happen or my satisfaction changes, I will update this review. ::UPDATE MARCH 2018:: This coffee maker still works like it is brand new. I’m still very impressed with it and still love it. I have experienced no issues with water fog or the display dimming, and I periodically clean it out by doing a vinegar/water flush until the water runs clear. I use it every day and have no regrets about my purchase. And, since apparently there is someone on this site attempting to cast doubt on this review and that of the other top reviewer, I can affirm here that I was not given a discount on this product, I was not paid to do this review, I was not asked by the company to do a review, and I have not received any subsequent discounts or perks from doing this review. I am simply a lover of coffee.

    

14. Kindle Customer Verified Buyer – 6 January 2025

    A couple months after purchasing I noticed the digital display seemed to be getting dimmer. The brew button would light up as bright as when new but after 6 months, the clock and remainder of the display was so dim it was difficult to see. I called Cuisinart, and they replaced it with a warranty unit for a $39.00 shipping charge. Five months later we are in the same situation. Spending $78.00 per year during the three year warranty period to have a functional display does not seem like a reasonable solution. Brew function worked fine, although coffee does not stay hot in carafe for very long. Photos show the display, and the display with the brew light illuminated for comparison.

    

15. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 11 January 2025

    I don’t usually write reviews, but in this case I was sadly unhappy with the quality of the product I received. The whole coffee maker was wet when I took it out of the package and it has resulted in rust stains.

    

16. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 12 January 2025

    i really like this coffee brewer! BUT just like my first one my second one has developed this terrible looking hot plate. Maybe 6-7 months of use. Not what I expect from Cuisinart!

    

17. JAIME Verified Buyer – 12 January 2025

    Buen diseño
    

18. JohnnyW Verified Buyer – 15 January 2025

    When my old coffee pot broke and was discontinued I was sure I would not find one as good as it was. I was wrong ! I have used this coffee maker for 2 months and have been totally happy with it. The Stainless Carafe keeps the coffee hot for hours. It has a X-HOT function function, which I measured with a laser @ 200° F. The display is easy to read and the controls are simple to set. I never change settings so its 1 button on. The basket is easy to clean, I use paper filters, not the included washable filter. Several times I have found out that if you forget to put the basket in and put the filter in alone the coffee does not spill all over and it makes coffee as normal. Bonus feature ! Just don’t try to sneak a cup ! I have had no problems with the coffee maker at all. Highly recommended. I love the Cuisinart brand.

    

19. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 17 January 2025

    i really like this coffee brewer! BUT just like my first one my second one has developed this terrible looking hot plate. Maybe 6-7 months of use. Not what I expect from Cuisinart!

    

20. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 24 January 2025

    I don’t usually write reviews, but in this case I was sadly unhappy with the quality of the product I received. The whole coffee maker was wet when I took it out of the package and it has resulted in rust stains.

    

21. Tim Beers Verified Buyer – 13 February 2025

    *Photo courtesy of Floor9* I, like many other reviewers here, am a coffee snob. I started my journey with some crappy hand grinders and pour over cones. I, like almost every normal person, hate waking up in the morning. As such, I looked into automatic drip brewers that didn’t suck. I used the SCAA as my guide, as well as reviews on various blogs. Unfortunately I chose this one, and I’m thoroughly disappointed. One of the first things you learn when you start making coffee is that you need to have the water between 195-205 degrees. Too cold and you will end up with underextracted coffee, too hot and you will end up with overextracted coffee. This brewer does indeed get up to that temperature, which is why it ended up on SCAA’s list, but it doesn’t get up to that temperature before it starts brewing. As you can see in the picture, as provided by the Floor9 blog, it starts brewing WELL outside of the recommended temperature. Is it hotter than most cheap makers? Sure, but it’s not even close to being hot enough. As such, you’ll end up with a pot of underextracted, sour coffee every time. I’ve spent the last several months trying to dial it in, changing the grind size between fine and coarse on my Baratza Virtuoso, changing around the ratio, trying coffees from all different kinds of roasters, and have always ended up with unpalatably sour coffee. Changing the setting to bold seems to help somewhat, but only for dark roasted coffee. Coffees from Africa and lighter roasts will still come out sour. Avoid this grinder and maybe check out the Brehmor Brazen or the Bonavita.

    

22. Saracen Verified Buyer – 13 February 2025

    I received this coffee maker as an early Christmas gift, last year, so it is only a little over a year old. Up until today, it had been working flawlessly, and making truly excellent coffee. However, this morning, I went to make my morning mug, filled the reservoir, put the filter and grounds in the basket, and pressed start. The trouble is, nothing happened. Normally, the brewing starts withing a couple of seconds of pressing the ‘Start’ button, but this time, absolutely nothing happened. I unplugged it, removed the filter basket and coffee, and dumped out the water, then began again. Refilled the reservoir, replaced the basket and coffee, plugged it back in and pressed ‘Start’ but once again, it sat there silently refusing to make any coffee. I have owned Cuisinart coffee makers for a good forty years, and can honestly say that until today, I have never had any problem with them. As this one was a gift, and is out of warranty, I am stuck. I owned a Cuisinart DCC-3200 P1 for 14 years prior to being given this one, and to this day it is still the best coffee maker I have ever owned. The DCC-3200 P1 was always reliable, durable, and it made excellent coffee; plus, it sells for just $69.99. The next time my brother visits, I’ll have to explain why his gift is not sitting on the counter..

    

23. Jennifer Ravenscroft Verified Buyer – 16 February 2025

    Oh man! I loved the look of this pot, but I fortunately we only had it for 5 months before the water stopped pumping. And it’s true the black ring cracked at like month 3. Too bad Cuisinart! I had high hopes for your pour over pot.

    

24. Scorpio666 Verified Buyer – 23 February 2025

    Read alot of bad reviews on this machine but I love all my cuisinart products so got it anyway and so glad i did. Got the one with the thermal carafe and its an excellent coffee maker. Coffee is nice and hot even without the extra hot option and carafe keeps it hot for a good 2 hrs or so, with the thermal one coffee tastes great as not sitting on a hot plate being scorched. Some reviews said carafe leaks when pouring but hasnt happened to me once and i use it sometimes twice a day, had it for about 2 months so far. Water/coffee gets trapped in the removable lid on carafe so i just give it a shake and then dry it bfore next pot and its perfect. Opening of carafe is narrow so use a bottle brush to clean, simple and easy. We prefer using the paper filters, melita bamboo,to avoid the sediment from the stainless steel one. We also use filtered water along with the filter in the machine and use kicking horse organic beans which we grind daily. Bold and xtra hot functions come in handy, timer works great and the coffee ready beep is not loud or annoying, just right. This machine makes the perfect cup of coffee for us and looks beautiful on the counter without taking up alot of space. Was pricey but absolutely worth it, wish we got one sooner
    

25. Deb J. Verified Buyer – 1 March 2025

    Not sure what I’m doing wrong but it keeps backing up. Only used 3 times. Has happened the last two time. Cleaned it out thoroughly each time. Returning unless I figure this out

    

26. Adam Verified Buyer – 2 March 2025

    This coffee maker produces fantastic coffee, and the thermal carafe keeps coffee piping hot for a long time without any change in coffee quality. The one thing that loses a star is the carafe leaks when pouring, causing a little cleanup after every pour. That aside this is the best coffee maker I’ve ever had and would recommend it.
    

27. Zeus Verified Buyer – 4 March 2025

    Update: 10/12/20: Buyer Beware – Digital Display ISSUE I’m now on the second CPO-800!! I love the coffeee it makes and the glass carafe is still great to pour out of and it still breaks easily. My issue ( A friend has the same machine and is on her second one as well) is a defect in the digital display. It gets dimmer and dimmer until the display just isn’t legible anymore and dies Cuisinart will replace the machine once, however the replacement has no warranty on it . The replacement warranty is whatever may be left on the original machine. Really? Wow! Unacceptable for a nearly $200 coffee machine!!! My replacement CPO-800’s display is nearly unreadable (again!). but I’m SOOL since the original warranty ended 15 days ago. Cuisinart obviously has an issue with this model , yet won’t back up the product. They offer 20% off another coffee machine on their website..Whoooooppeee! Gee thanks! I have the original receipt, but too bad. Even though Cuisnart knows of this display defect, they could care less on customer satisfaction. AS if 20% off makes a big difference on another machine after I dropped nearly $200. Original Review: 2017: I’m very happy with this coffee maker and the great coffee it makes . I was a manager trainer with Starbucks for many years and I would recommend this machine for price, usability , and the pour over coffee taste. And yes, I make much better coffee at home than the drip coffee found at all these chains. The glass carafe is great to pour out of due to it being wide on the bottom and tapering up- well balanced. Others have gone into great detail about this machine, which I wholeheartedly agree with, however one issue that I have found to be troubling is the glass carafe breaks very easily. If it lightly taps against anything, it more than likely will crack whereas any of the other Cuisinart glass carafes are thicker and sturdier. I’ve had two easily crack already and my friend has the same machine with 2 breaking on her as well. Good luck trying to find a replacement glass carafe! If you do, it won’t be in stock.

    

28. Tanya S Verified Buyer – 4 March 2025

    I have had this coffee maker for 5 months. At first I liked it even if it was a little tall for my cabinets. But pretty quickly the outer stainless steel started to rust. Then today I washed the carafe and noticed that something was chipping off on the inside, revealing a copper colored metal underneath. This coffee maker only looks high quality. Edit: I contacted the manufacturer about the issue. They said the warrantee only covers “manufacturers defects” and not scratches or rust that “does not impair the functional utility”. They offered me a new one if I paid for shipping, I declined. Don’t waste your money, the manufacturer doesn’t even stand by their own product.

    

29. Karee Brown Verified Buyer – 4 March 2025

    Item was not in New condition. Package had been opened and several of the protective stickers inside had been removed. Box was damaged and was retaped. Should not have been sold as New condition.

    

30. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 5 March 2025

    We’ve only used it once, but love it already! It’s got a simple and sleek design that looks great in our kitchen. It’s easier to clean than our last coffee maker given the warming plate isn’t enclosed. Really pleased with this purchase and hopeful it holds up and maintains its function.

    

31. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 6 March 2025

    I don’t usually write reviews, but in this case I was sadly unhappy with the quality of the product I received. The whole coffee maker was wet when I took it out of the package and it has resulted in rust stains.

    

32. A. Van Verified Buyer – 7 March 2025

    ***Very Important Update for people who spend time reading reviews before bying**** Here is the update to the initial review in quotes below. I made coffee yesterday to put in my $12 MossyO*** travel mug from W.M. to go help a friend build a playground in temperatures that were below freezing for the first 3 hours of the build. Guess what? The coffee stayed hot! This had me really perplexed. This morning I made a coffee pot. I filled up my wife’s mug for her to go to work, but waited on my coffee until I got home from dropping her and my daughter off at school. Less than 45 min later my coffee was on the cold side. I thought, I am going to call Cuisinart, surely they will stand behind a product that was almost $200. I got on the phone with the lady at customer support who informed me that they would replace the carafe but I would need to pay to have it shipped. I said I could mark the machine as defective and coffeemakers.us.com will take it back for free. She said that I would also have to put $10 In the box for return shipping. I said, I just spent hours/days researching and chose their product over the others. Now you are asking me to add $20 to the price because the product is defective? I asked to speak to a supervisor and her immediate response was, “I can but they are probably going to say the same thing.” Really? Even if, who says that? After holding, she came back and asked if I had turned off the auto off function. I said, “Miss, this machine doesn’t have an auto off function. As I told you, it has the stainless steel carafe.” She then began to tell me about how the auto off function works. I then proceeded to educate her on her product and repeated my concern. After another hold, she came back and asked if the water I put into the machine was hot or cold. At this point I was floored! Once again I repeated to her the problem and informed her again that her company paid aot of money to confirm that their machine is certified to consistently make a hot cup off coffee. I repeated that the coffee stays hot when immediately poured into a travel mug so the temp of water going in is irrelevant. I asked again to talk to a supervisor. To save the details of repeating all the above. The supervisor said that the carafe is only designed to keep the coffee hot for 45min! Wow! I said, “I know you did not personally make this machine, but I am absolutely floored that this company would go through the trouble of making a name for themselves in the luxury coffee world and not make their stainless carafe hold heat like the average coffee mug. She also confirmed that I would need to pay shipping. I told her that she would get the product back, just through coffeemakers.us.com as they back their customers. I also told her that this machine would probably be the best on the market without this skimp on quality.” She said the conversation was recorded and that she would pass it over to quality control. I said, “Please do.” I hope you read this first if you plan on having your coffee stay hot in the pot, otherwise, simply get a single serve. If you drink it quick, it may work for you, BUT DON’T COUNT ON THIS COMPANY THROWING YOU A BONE AND BACKING THEIR PRODUCT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG. Unless you Don’t mind paying an even higher price. From three to 1 ONE STAR. I did not put one star at the top as many, like me, count many of those off and don’t read them. My initial review below. “I did a LOT of research and landed on this BEAUTIFUL, CERTIFIED, WONDERFUL COFFEE making machine and then …. The only negative that I really saw, but did not give a second thought. THE CARAFE! Why go through the trouble of making such a beautiful machine, pay the fee and have It go through the rigorous testing for certification and then not isolate it to keep the coffee warm for an extended period of time? You even went through the appreciated trouble to put a flap in the lid to close when the carafe is not tilted, but skimped on isolating the stainless properly? We live in a day and age where 8 hour stainless mugs and thermoses are a plenty, yet I knew when the water first went in during the initial flush that the carafe was not insulated well because I could instantly feel the heat through the side. My average stainless thermal mug doesn’t even do this. Why the three stars when most people, including myself, will drink their coffee in the first 30 minutes? Here we are January 3rd and the holiday guest have gone home. I was so proud to have such a machine so that everyone who came over could enjoy a great cup of coffee when they woke up, so I would wake up an hour early and put on a pot (I am fully aware that I could set the timer and it works great, but I prefer to not have the grounds sit over night) only to have the guest who woke up less than an hour later put their cup in the microwave. Well…. If the carafe were sealed like my inexpensive stainless travel mug, that would not have happened. Even as I wrote this review, the coffee was being made and by the time I finished, under an hour later, the coffee is NOT hot. Am I VERY pleased with everything else about this machine? You bet! And I hope to have it for years to come. I will just have to settle with the fact that from time-to-time my guest will have to zap fry their wonderf certified cup of coffee. Three stars just because I feel that this could have gone down in history as one of the greatest machines without the oversight or cutting corners on the carafe. I own an average department store travel mug that keeps my coffee hotter for several hours more than this carafe does for less than an hour.”

    

33. Suz Verified Buyer – 7 March 2025

    Notice on this maker…the coffee plate does not keep thermal pot hot or even warm. In our opinion a huge flaw. To get hot coffee you have to fill thermal pot with hot water – pour it out then brew coffee …at that point it is just hot for a short time. Flavor is good but other brewers do same. Will be buying another coffee maker soon.

    

34. RedAntPile Verified Buyer – 8 March 2025

    My wife uses this every day. We like it except, like many people, ours would stop brewing seconds after hitting the brew button. See attached image. There is a float that rides inside that channel. When you clean it with vinegar, it does not clean the coffee tar. If that float gets stuck on the bottom, the device thinks the reservoir is empty and stops brewing, like it should. You have to clean that area. The top plate unscrews and the float lifts out for easy access. Must be a magnetic switch that reacts with the float. I will be trying Urnex cleaning tablets. coffeemakers.us.com sells it. It claims to clean out coffee oil. We will see. 5/1/2021 The Urnex works well on the pot. 9/13. Change that to a fair job. The pot is very clean but the float got stuck a few weeks ago. I will try to clean it more often. 1/8/22. Float got stuck again. The pot is very clean. I have moved on to operation “SteamBlock”. The steam passes from the brew chamber to the reservoir. It must be carrying the oil with it. I put in this wall to block it. It’s not air tight. I’ll see how it goes and put in some gasket or foam if needed. It does block most of the steam. If you use orange oil w/water and let it soak in the reservoir, it does a decent job of breaking down the tar. You still have to wipe it to clean it off. 10/13/2022 I think I’m done with this. Keeping the reservoir clean is too much trouble. Cuisinart can easily fix this by isolating the reservoir.

    

35. CorsarioTech Verified Buyer – 8 March 2025

    Cuisinart CPO -800. Before ordering this machine I did a lot of research and I wanted an affordable coffee maker SCCA Certify. Since I got it, I’ve done couple of tests. The results are not what I was expecting from a machine accredited. I feel like the coffee is not been heated right, it taste watery. Design wise, is a good looking device. Doesn’t take much space, like the carafe. But, most importantly the coffee does not taste great. Starbuck is not the greatest, but their light roast coffee actually taste better than what this machine is making at the moment. I will continue testing, and If I can’t get it to where I want my coffee it will be replaced. I know, if you want the greatest out there the Moccamaster is the way to go.

    

36. Ingrit Ruiz-Alvarez Verified Buyer – 15 March 2025

    It’s beautiful and makes delicious coffee. Couldn’t be happier!

    

37. Pam Verified Buyer – 3 April 2025

    I don’t normally write product reviews, but THIS pour-over coffee maker is simply amazing! Hubby and I are coffee snobs and this replacement for our old Cuisinart coffee maker had to be rock solid and make a great cup of coffee. I ordered it yesterday, received it today(!!), and excitedly made our first pot– OMG!! What a difference this machine makes!! Absolutely NO bitterness and an amazingly delicious, rich, complex and velvety taste I was never able to achieve with our old machines. This is our first SCAA-certified, pour-over style coffee maker and I did my homework before choosing this one. I expected to pay two to three times our usual $70 investment in a coffee maker, comparing with Technivorm Moccamaster, Brevlle and other very pricey machines. Interestingly, there were very few reviews of this Cuisinart machine on YouTube, but I have to say it is one of the few pour-over machines that is programmable (able set the start of brewing for the next morning, and able to program the hot plate shut-off after brewing is completed). It was also about half of the $300+ price tag of the Moccamaster which was not programmable. After tasting this coffee, we are simply thrilled with this machine. Beyond that, the machine itself feels very well made and sturdy, and is very simple to clean and operate. The glass carafe does not dribble either. I just can’t say enough good things about this machine. It makes just 8 cups of coffee in one brewing which is perfect for our morning coffee routine. HOWEVER, ….[BONUS ALERT!!]…. I discovered that our old 12-cup Cuisinart glass carafe is exactly the same height and lid construction as this new one and is perfectly compatible with this coffee maker! So if we have company over, I can simply use the larger pot and run two brews. I purchased this machine myself and was NOT paid for this review. If you love EXTRAORDINARY coffee that knocks your socks off, look no further. This coffee maker is the BOMB!!

    

38. Ricky Verified Buyer – 6 April 2025

    After my 3 year old Cuisinart 1200 was clogged due to hard water, I upgraded my water softener and started to look for replacements. I first tried the Breville Precision for $300 and the coffee was DISGUSTING, not to mention the thermal carafe was hard to clean. I then found out that this machine was SCAA certified, and half the price. I decided to give it a go since my old Cuisinart lasted 3 years with nasty hard water. I LOVE THIS MACHINE AND THE COFFEE IT PRODUCES, not to mention how nice it looks! A full pot is ready within 7-8 minutes, the water is very easy to dump into and see how much in the tank, and the coffee grounds are also easy to insert. Even the steam is not really existent, as it has a clever little hole in the back that does not go directly into your cabinets. If you are on the fence and want to get an SCAA certified coffee maker for this value, I would suggest you try this one, you won’t be dissapointed. I would say the only con would be it’s 8 cup capacity – but with it brewing coffee so fast I’ve gotten over this downside.

    

39. Mark B Verified Buyer – 6 April 2025

    Makes fantastic coffee. However the glass carafe is simply not available for replacement and it is delicate. Seems only the stainless one is available and the 2 we bought so far were defective. A real bummer.

    

40. Jenn F. Verified Buyer – 7 April 2025

    First off, I have been researching the best coffee maker out in the market for quite some time. I had a Keurig because it is fast for on the run but still need my coffee days. It was never strong enough so i would have another cup at work. My husband and I would prefer to have french pressed coffee every day as we do only on weekends becaus it takes time to prepare and we don’t have that kind of time on weekdays. So the search went on for that perfect cup of coffee for about 2 months. My research about 1 week ago ended with the OXO brand of pour iver coffee. It seemed to be the best choice with the reviews and all. Until this Cuisinart popped up. Cheaper, better reviews than OXO, better looking. Search over! Now that I have it, it stays clean, no spills, no splatter, quiet, easy to use, stylish in my kitchen counter and best of all, our coffee has never tasted so good. I am extremely happy with this purchase!

    

41. RM Verified Buyer – 8 April 2025

    I have the glass carafe version of this coffee maker and for the past 2 years I have been very happy with it. It consistently makes a decent pot of coffee and I appreciate the various temperature and flavor settings. I like strong coffee so for me that means xhot and bold. Yesterday I broke the carafe and I could not find a replacement carafe anywhere. When I called Cuisinart customer service said the replacement carafes would not be available for six weeks and that “No, a carafe from any other Cuisinart coffee maker would not work because mine was an 8 cup carafe not a 10 or 12 cup carafe. I borrowed my sisters Cuisinart 12 cup carafe just to see it would would work and it worked like a charm. The only difference between the 8 cup carafe and the 12 cup carafe is the shape of the carafe. The bottom (that fits into the warmer) is the same size, the height is the same, and the top part of the lid is the same. So if you need a replacement carafe and can not find an 8 cup one the 12 cup works just fine.

    

42. Hany Abdelwahed Verified Buyer – 8 April 2025

    I took it out of the box and found the unit and filter covered in a white residue substance. It was supposed to be brand new. I’m not sure what it’s from but it’s definitely going back.

    

43. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 8 April 2025

    I don’t usually write reviews, but in this case I was sadly unhappy with the quality of the product I received. The whole coffee maker was wet when I took it out of the package and it has resulted in rust stains.

    

44. julia freedman Verified Buyer – 8 April 2025

    Was replacing this model that is the same as I currently have but has burner plate pealing. Received a unsealed, torn and obviously returned repackaged product. No manual, warranty card or information in the box. So unacceptable from coffeemakers.us.com!

    

45. CAB Verified Buyer – 9 April 2025

    I liked this coffeemaker a lot, however, the glass carafe has a hairline crack. When I looked for a replacement, I couldn’t find it so I called Cuisinart. The rep told me that the carafe is discontinued and they don’t have a replacement; she offered a 25% discount for a different model. Given the cost, I would not recommend buying this unit if you can’t replace the glass carafe.