BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Grind and Brew Coffee Maker

I LOVE this machine! This is my first grind and brew and I did a lot of research before purchasing. I found out that the quality of these types of machines have gone down and all of them break around a year so I figured I would go with a cheaper one if I was going to replace it anyways, plus there is a two year warranty through B&D. While the design of the grinder/filter isn't perfect it does the job and I haven't had any problems with sediment or grinds at the bottom of the pot and have found the grinder does a good job of grinding the beans. It isn't the easiest to clean with the blades at the bottom but I have spray handle on my sink which makes cleaning super easy! Overall cleaning is easy with just a few parts to rinse. Must be cleaned and set up after each use with the design of the grinder and water reserve. I like my coffee hot so I didn’t want a thermal carafe and I've found this maker makes a pot of coffee at the PERFECT temperature. I have the hot plate set to be on for two hours that is set to be made at 6am to go off for my BF who wakes up an hour earlier than I do. By the time I wake up at 7 grab a cup, shower and get ready there is still more hot coffee waiting for me at 8am! It's the perfect temp to be hot enough without burning my tongue. I have found the glass on the coffee pot to be plenty thick. I had read many reviews complaining of thin glass that breaks easily and replacement pots are hard to find (I didn't find any B&D or universal replacement pots online that say that work with this machine) so I make sure to be extra careful when cleaning the pot to not break the glass. I live in a small one bedroom and don't even hear the grinder go off in the morning so it's relatively quiet. I've found the machine makes a great pot making just 4 cups as it does making 12. The only tricky thing I found was setting the strength level - you have to be in "program" to change this setting otherwise the machine is easy to use. Great machine and very happy with my purchase.

The BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Mill and Brew Coffee Maker has quickly become my go-to daily coffee solution thanks to its thoughtful 2-in-1 grind-and-brew design and compact footprint. What stands out most is the convenience. Having a built-in grinder eliminates extra steps and equipment, and the grind quality is excellent—consistent and fresh, which directly translates into better-tasting coffee. The ability to adjust brew strength is a big plus, allowing me to tailor each pot to personal preference. Setup is straightforward, the water tank is easy to access and fill, and the overall design is sleek without taking up unnecessary counter space. For a grinder-equipped machine, it’s also relatively quiet, which is appreciated during early mornings. Everything about the user experience feels intuitive and well thought out. Pros: • True all-in-one grind and brew convenience • High-quality, consistent grind • Customizable brew strength • Easy setup and simple water refill • Sleek design with a small counter footprint • Quieter grind than expected for this category Cons (minor but worth noting): • No audible alert when brewing is complete or when the unit powers off • If reheating without disabling the grinder, it will re-grind used grounds • Grounds basket can be a bit messy to clean, with some grounds ending up in the sink Despite these minor usability quirks, the overall performance and convenience far outweigh them. This machine delivers great coffee, reliable performance, and excellent value, and I expect it to remain my primary coffee maker moving forward. Recommendation: Highly recommended for coffee drinkers who want fresh-ground flavor without extra equipment or counter clutter.

Your coffee house won't miss you, but you may arrive after your first cup when you start using this B&D mill & brew! I was (kinda) hoping to get that coffee house flavor with this. I figure it's a "regular" drip coffee maker, with a grinder. It pretty much is. No blooming, no rain shower brew head so get the best beans that you can. Because those are what makes the cup. I have been playing around with beans for some time now, since getting this coffee maker & I actually came across the ones which make the brew house coffee that I have been trying to make at home (see review elsewhere here). The pot helps, but it's the beans! "I don't want a decent cup of coffee. I want a great cup of coffee". Before finding the right coffee (I'm not done by any means). The bottom line is that it's about the beans, & so few miss the mark. I was only rating this machine at about a 3.5. It behaves very well, & the nearly direct brew is good. My 12 dollar drip does that. I really like the flavor that comes from the brews on this B&D. I don't like that you can't add a paper filter, as I "found" it helps with reducing cholesterol, but I can actually. You don't always have to grind in the unit. You can pre grind. you beans. I am happy that I purchased this one, over the "other" popular one. As you can hear from the video, this really is super quiet! Which was one of the factors in it's purchase, the other was that the path is more direct, after grinding. Which gives you all of the oils & flavor. Even simple beans taste decent. For the most part it grinds up all of the beans (and quickly), leaving only a few on top sometimes. You can use the 6 grind for a four if you'd like, which will give it more grind time, but often I think it should stop sooner. Strength settings. When on max, it tends to get close to over flowing the grounds (grinds) into the pot, so be careful there. If you're trying to extract as much as you can, you may want to find something else, or use the 6 scoops for 4 grind & hope it works better for you. Clean up isn't bad. It does take WAY more time than a basket. I compost my grounds, but can't get everything out. There are less grounds or dust than other machines, but there are more crevices on this. Overall I am very happy that I picked this Black & Decker Mill & brew machine up. I have a bunch of B&D stuff in my house, & now I have some fresh B&D coffee to start my day with. Who doesn't like a little to start their day? It's a twelve cup carafe, so it's large compared to the 5 cup units I usually buy. For those who want more control over the amount of coffee they use. You can grind 4 but add any amount of water. It grinds on one setting, but always brews what's in the tank. Which is an easy way to overcome the extra strong overflow mentioned above. Anyhow, bottom line after using a few bags of beans. I am very glad that I went with this Black & Decker Mill & Brew coffee maker. I really was leaning towards two other ones, as well as a commercial maker, but saw this one suggested so pondered it for nearly a month. Stop pondering & get the cup of coffee you deserve. Sunday's breakfast is so much more delightful with a little B&D brewing in the kitchen. Oh, one more thing. I detest the translucent side fill window. They (and everyone) have to make it darker). The second pot is okay, the condensation marks where you were at the last time.

So many great things to say about this after months of use. To start the simplicity of this brewer makes brewing good coffee effortless. You (not the coffee maker) control how many beans to use combined with the grind control facilitated us dialing in our dark intense style of coffee in just a few days' worth of brewing. It is simple to clean on a daily basis by just pulling the filter and rinsing out the spent grounds and you're ready to brew again. Twice a week we remove the top grinder seal by pressing the tabs together and rinsing. Monthly (we have great tap water in Eastern WA) do a cleaning brew with vinegar. From here the review is why not to buy other brands the Cuisinart's are time consuming to clean daily and the lack of grind control and amount of beans used creates a very inconsistent cup of coffee. This is true for most other brands we have had (or others have had ) with grind and brew. I am also a very early riser and the grinder on the black and decker is quite enough that it does not wake up the whole house when making coffee. No more wrapping the coffee maker in a blanket and topping it with a pillow to try and insulate the sound. The Cuisinart grind and brew with the thermo carafe is neat but the coffee cools off quickly and the spout leaks all over when trying to pour the last cup (we have had three of these and they all do it) and the less expensive single grind Cuisinart and the Krupps require partial disassembly to be ready for a new batch of coffee and perform poorly with a damp grinder because they drop the grounds into the brewer. To top off all my other complaints they cost is over double the price for all of the competitors grind and brew units we have tried. With Amazon's great return policies why not save yourself some time, money and frustration and give this one a shot.

We recently bought this coffee machine as first-time users, and we’ve only just started drinking black coffee, so we were looking for something simple and convenient. This machine turned out to be a great choice. The standout feature is the built-in coffee grinder, which means you can use fresh beans every time without needing a separate grinder. It also doesn’t require paper filters, which is very convenient and saves money in the long run. The machine is very easy to use, even for beginners like us, and the coffee tastes fresh and flavorful. Cleaning and maintenance are simple as well, making it hassle-free for daily use. Overall, it’s a great all-in-one coffee machine and perfect for beginners who are just getting into black coffee. Definitely worth the purchase!

I should first say that I actually love this coffee maker. Great coffee, has good temperature regulation and it's really easy to clean. This is the second one I've bought. With the first purchase, I accidentally broke the carafe. Finding a replacement was very difficult, but with research I finally found one. It took nearly 2 months to actually receive it after ordering. After all that, within a few months, I managed to break the second carafe. I bought a different kind of pot after that, which turned out to have such a demanding (and difficult) cleaning schedule that I decided to go back to this Black and Decker model. I managed to use this pot for about a year before I... you guessed it... broke the carafe. Mind you, I'm not dropping them or hitting them with a hammer - just a light tap on the side of the sink. These carafes are VERY fragile. But ok, I broke it. I go to Amazon looking for a replacement. Nope, sorry, you'll need to go to Black and Decker parts and service. Ok, we call there. Nope, sorry, you'll need to find a replacement on Amazon. Finally found the Appliance parts replacement company where I got the first replacement, but, you guessed it. Out of stock. So.... I'm out of luck. I'll be shopping for a maker with similar functionality, but probably with an unbreakable thermal carafe. And I will never buy a Black and Decker product of any kind again because of their terrible customer "service".

We have owned two of these and have enjoyed having delicious coffee from freshly-ground, excellent beans (Lavazza Top Choice, sometimes espresso version but usually filtro), programmed the night before. Heavenly coffee to wake up to. Both of our Black & Decker Mill & Brew coffee makers have performed flawlessly. To the reviewer who can't get her filter out: use the swing-up handle on it, and it comes right out. We had the 1st over six years, and I bought a second simply bc I didn't know how to properly clean the fine-meshed filter and it accumulated some hard debris. I scraped it out with a sharp knife! The new one, which I've easily kept clean for almost 3 years now, I just spray out with the kitchen spray hose, first inside, then from the outside along each section (sides and bottom). Takes only a minute. I also run it through the dishwasher every month or two and that's all it takes. I also give a quick rinse to the funnel that holds the filter. Easy to use, SUPERB coffee that stays hot and somehow doesn't get bitter nearly as quickly as with other coffee makers and coffee brands. Great features: select how long to grind, how strong to make, when to start brewing (immediately, or program), etc. Love it and will likely buy another just to stash in the basement to have when this one eventually goes. As grinders go, it isn't very loud, though if our bedroom door is open, we do hear it go off in the morning...this has become a very happy sound association. After over eight years, we still get excited about getting up for a cup of Lavazza Top Class, freshly ground and brewed in an EXCELLENT coffee maker. Lower maintenance than the pricey super-automatics, way more affordable, easy cleaning, and--best of all--amazing coffee. Highly recommend.

I recommend this Black & Decker Mill & Brew 12-cup Programmable coffee maker to anyone seeking a maker with a built in grinder. I give this a 3.5 to 4 stars compared to other coffee makers with built in grinders that I have had over the years. See the Pros & Cons to understand star ratings, experience and observations. My Cuisinart Programmable Coffee Maker with built in Blade Grinder started flaking on me after roughly 8 or 9 years of loyal use. It was a solid 4 to 4.5 stars IMO. Would have bought that again as that little trooper made at least one pot (often more than one Sat & Sun) everyday. I tried to get the Krupp's (4.5 stars!!!!) version that the Cuisinart (3.5 to 4 stars) replaced or another Cuisinart but neither could be found in a couple of months of searching & shopping. After asking around... my friend had this Black & Decker Mill & Brew coffee maker in RED. It is a trooper and has been serving her well in the past few years, especially during the pandemic. So I decided to get one myself but in black. The first unit that arrived was clearly a returned unit but I wasn't too concerned until day 3 and it wouldn't power up. A lemon perhaps? It's maybe why it was used and returned in the first place? Regardless, Amazon was great and they shipped a replacement the next day: Amazon didn't miss a beat. The replacement was obviously brand new and has worked just as well as my friend's red one for the few days. ADVICE: Hang on to all packaging for the return period just in case. ***** Pros ***** + Has a 12-cup capacity rather than more common 10-cup capacity + Has built in reusable filter as part of grinder unit so no need for added expenses and waste for disposable filters + Has three "Strength" options. + Intuitive clock and auto brew timer set up options + More reasonable price point than other similar models ($73 vs. $200 to $500+) ***** Cons ***** - Reusable grinder basket is a little challenging from which to clean grinds - No ability to adjust brew temperature and or hot plate temperature - Grinder is adequate but can only grind whole beans to a medium coarseness compared to other grinder + brew machines I've owned. If you need a finer/ fine grind, you'll need to use a higher end grinder. - Water reservoir cup capacity written in white which is difficult to see and read. My other makers have used black text which is far easier to read. -------------------------------------------------------- Observations & Recommendations -------------------------------------------------------- * TIP: I was able to trick the grinder into a finer than medium grind by telling it there was 12-cups worth of beans when I was actually brewing 8-cups of coffee. * TIP: To get 8-cups, put in 9-cups of water according to the water reservoir markers. * TIP: Dump the used grinds as soon as you can post brewing to make it easier to clean the reusable filter basket. Since the blades do not remove for cleaning, better to not let them dry in place. If you forget... it can be a PIA to get all the grinds from under the center rotation section of the blades.

A cafeteira é excelente, bonita, robusta e muito fácil de usar. Infelizmente demorou muito mais que o previsto para chegar devido à lentidão da Alfandega brasileira, mas fora isso, tudo certo.

I have no idea why anyone would complain about this machine. It's super easy to use and easy to clean and produces a great cup of coffee. I was always hesitant about buying a machine with a built in grinder because I assumed it would require too much cleaning but not this guy. You can remove the filter basket as well as the interior basket with the shower head so you can make sure everything is squeaky clean before you make coffee again. Super easy. Also Black & Decker makes a good product. My previous coffee maker was a B&D basic bitch model and I had it for over 10 years at least. Over all, great product and worth the money.

Llego a tiempo para lo que era, un regalo del 10 mayo. Excelente funcionamiento, sencillo y el sabor del café de muy buen nivel, gracias, gracias!

Loved it as much as I love my expresso it successfully replaced my all in one espresso -latte -cappuccino maker as I am only intersted in my black coffee had to use a step down voltage for American / Canadian use in India ...that cost me as much as the machine cost but the output is a perfect cup of joe each time , moreover I knew it before I bought it so no hard feelings for that😉 ...grinds beans to a perfection and is quite user friendly even though with a professional touch !!

Ótima cafeteira! É prática, e proporciona a delícia de tomar um café moído na hora! A entrega foi muito eficiente! Me surpreendeu! Incluindo o desembaraço aduaneiro, foi tudo rápido e sem problemas!