6 Best Coffee Makers with Grinders [Tested and Reviewed]

The Cafe Specialty Grind and Brew Coffee Maker with Thermal Carafe from Haier US Appliance Solutions, meets the high standards set by the Specialty Coffee Association.

The brewed coffee offers a balance of bitterness and sweetness, earning high marks from our reviewers. One tester said, "Although the aroma is somewhat weak, it provides a rich flavor." Baristas who tasted the brew said that, "In addition to good flavor balance, it is refreshing and easy to drink, almost as good as hand-dripped coffee.”

The temperature right after extraction was a hot 170.24°F, and this coffee maker was able to maintain a heat level of 148.64°F even one hour after extraction, earning high marks for its excellent heat retention. Even if you brew a large amount of coffee at once, you should be able to keep it hot and fresh-tasting for several hours.

When it came to ease of use, our testers said that the locations for refilling the beans and water were easy to understand. The tester who made two cups of coffee with this machine appreciated that "the display indicates what each button does, allowing for an intuitive understanding of how to operate it."

The operational noise, which includes the high motor sound of grinding the beans, was quite loud at 71.50 dB (decibels). But the extraction time for four cups of coffee was considerably short at 299 seconds, and the noise during extraction didn't bother our testers much. The short extraction time is also appealing as it allows you to brew coffee quickly even when you are busy.

Another selling point is that you can remove both the water tank and mill blades for maintenance. After each use, you can take the machine apart for cleaning. Using disposable paper filters can also help keep the machine clean, as they make it harder for the remnants of coffee beans to clog the dripper.

Breville's The Grind Control allows you to adjust grind size in eight stages. It can hold up to half a pound of coffee beans, so it’s great for families or people who regularly entertain. And it’s designed with a lock system that makes it easy to move even when it is filled with water and coffee grounds.

The coffee brewed by this machine lacked richness and flavor compared to hand-dripped coffee. Testers indicated that "compared to the benchmark, this coffee tasted significantly weaker and more watery." Baristas said, "While it maintains a balance in flavor, it feels thin and unsatisfactory," leaving a taste that doesn't match up to the flavor of hand-dripped coffee.

The temperature right after extraction was 170.60°F, and it was still quite hot at 157.10°F even one hour after extraction, so this machine got high marks for heat retention. Even if you brew a lot at once, you can savor your hot coffee for hours.

Although this coffee maker comes with an array of buttons and dials, the display is clear and easy to understand, and our testers appreciated how easy it was to use. A tester who brewed two cups of coffee with this machine said, "The remaining time needed for extraction and the amount of water remaining are displayed, and we could use it easily without needing a manual."

The operation noise, which was loud at 65.10dB when grinding beans, wasn’t a major concern since it finished in a few seconds. This coffee maker can also extract four cups of coffee in 308 seconds, so it won’t slow you down on busy mornings.

Another selling point of this coffee maker is that you can easily clean it by removing the mill blade and using disposable paper filters. However, it does not include a removable water tank or an internal cleaning function, so to keep it clean, you'll need to regularly rinse it out and remove the water on your own.

The 12-Cup Mill+Brew Coffee Maker from Black & Decker allows you to brew up to 12 cups of coffee at once. It integrates a bean holder, mill, and dripper, utilizing a propeller-type blade made of stainless steel.

The brewed coffee earned high praise due to its rich aroma and bold flavors. One tester said, "Although it's somewhat different from the benchmark, it was enjoyable because of its intense yet balanced flavor." Even a barista said that, "I was able to enjoy the typical coffee bitterness and sweetness, as well as the lingering aftertaste."

When it came to operation, this coffee maker lost some points. It was difficult at first for our testers to figure out where they should refill the beans. In addition, the grind may start abruptly if you press the buttons in the wrong order, an obvious drawback that can lead to unsatisfactory results. Among the testers who extracted two cups of coffee, one said that, "Without the manual, it is impossible to understand the correct process to start the extraction."

The temperature right after extraction was a hot 175.28°F. Even an hour after extraction, the temperature was still at 173.48°F, earning this coffee maker some high marks. So even if you brew a lot of coffee at once, you can savor your hot beverage for hours.

The operational noise, which measured at 72.20dB when grinding beans, seemed loud, but it finished grinding within a few seconds, and the noise during extraction was hardly noticeable. However, the extraction time for four cups of coffee was relatively long at 506 seconds. That could slow you down on a busy morning.

This machine also fell short when it came to upkeep, since the water tank cannot be removed and it doesn't support the use of paper filters. This coffee maker also doesn’t have an internal cleaning function, so you’ll need to regularly maintain it yourself to keep it clean.

GEVI's 10-Cup Grind and Brew Coffee Machine with Burr Grinder features a large 50.73-oz. water tank. It boasts the ability to brew coffee with a range of flavors and strengths, depending on the extraction temperature and grind size.

The coffee we brewed using this machine had a robust flavor with a distinct taste of bitterness. Our testers said that "it had more bitterness and stronger aroma than the benchmark." Baristas thought the coffee brewed by this machine was delicious, describing it as "devoid of any unnecessary flavors, bringing out the true taste of the beans." While the coffee didn’t quite have the flavor of hand-dripped coffee, our testers agreed that it was still delicious.

In terms of operation, our testers commented favorably that this machine made it easy to add beans and set up the water tank. However, the display doesn't show much text, and the icons are hard to understand. Testers who made coffee using this machine said, "You can't understand the order in which to press the buttons unless you read the instructions."

The temperature immediately after extraction was a hot 169.34°F, and this coffee maker twas able to maintain a heat of 157.46°F even an hour after extraction, which earned it high marks. You can also extract a lot of coffee at once, and enjoy your beverage leisurely.

The operating noise, a low motor sound when grinding beans, sounded loud at 74.00dB. However, this coffee maker finished grinding within a few seconds, and the noise during extraction was hardly noticeable. However, the extraction time for four cups of coffee was 585 seconds, which is quite a long time compared to other coffee makers. If you’re looking for an instant caffeine fix, this isn’t the machine for you. Even if you like to linger over the process, we recommend starting the extraction when you have some time to spare.

Cleaning this machine was also a challenge, as you can’t remove either the water tank or the mill blades. Although this machine notifies you with a light when it needs cleaning inside, it doesn’t have an internal cleaning function, so you’ll need to clean it manually.

The Capresso CoffeeTEAM PRO Plus with Glass Carafe 487.05 comes equipped with a 200ml bean holder that you can detach from the main body. The grind size can be adjusted in three stages.

The brewed coffee had a relatively strong and well-balanced flavor. Testers found the taste somewhat lighter than the benchmark, yet it was still easy to drink. One barista commented, "It has a slightly weak body, but you can fully savor its bitterness and sweetness."

In terms of operation, we were impressed by how easy it was to understand where to put the beans and where to add water. However, this coffee maker takes a bit of time to start working even after we pressed the power button. We also thought it was a problem that it was hard to tell when the extraction was completed. A tester who made coffee using the machine said, "The display is hard to understand, and without an instruction manual, operating it makes me nervous."

The temperature right after extraction was a hot 150.26°F, and even after an hour of extraction, this coffee maker maintained warmth at 141.98°F. So even if you brew a large amount of coffee at once, you should be able to enjoy hot coffee for about an hour.

The operation noise seemed loud at 71.10dB. However, the noise during the drip, which occupies most of the extraction time, was not particularly noticeable. In addition, the extraction time for four cups of coffee was relatively long at 465 seconds. So this coffee maker might cause you to lose precious minutes on busy mornings.

Finally, this coffee maker isn’t easy to maintain, as you can’t remove the water tank or the mill blade. If you use hard water for coffee extraction, we recommend regular descaling. But since this machine doesn’t have an internal cleaning function, you will need to clean it yourself.

Conair's Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew 10 Cup Coffeemaker can brew four to 10 cups of coffee at a time. It also comes with a bean holder cover to keep the beans fresh.

The brewed coffee's acidity was more prominent and its fragrance weaker than hand-drip coffee, which resulted in low marks. One tester mentioned "a somewhat watery and unsatisfying taste." As for deliciousness, baristas stated that "it's not so harsh, but the overall flavor is weak and inferior to hand-drip brewed coffee.

Operating this machine is hindered by the fact that the bean inlet is located on the back and is hard to see. Moreover, the display shows only a few characters, and the icons are difficult to understand. Our testers said that without looking at the instruction manual, it's unclear how to operate each button to make two cups of coffee.

The temperature right after extraction was a hot 173.30°F, and our testers gave it high marks for maintaining a heat of 159.62°F an hour after extraction. Even if you brew a lot of coffee at once, it should still stay hot for several hours, allowing you to sip your hot beverage throughout the day.

The operational noise, with the loud motor sound reaching 69.90dB when grinding the beans, was a bit annoying, but the grinding was over in a matter of seconds, and the noise during extraction was hardly noticeable. However, it took 421 seconds to extract enough coffee for four cups, which felt like a long wait and didn’t earn extra points.

This coffee maker isn’t easy to maintain either, as you can’t remove the water tank or the mill blade for cleaning. When scales build up, a lamp lights up to tell you when to clean the machine, but because this machine doesn't come with an internal cleaning feature, you will need to flush it with water yourself, which could feel like a chore.