Can it brew a single cup and a pot at the same time?

It has two separate brewers and reservoirs, so you can run the single-serve side and the carafe side independently. Each has its own water supply.

What single-serve cup sizes does it make?

The single-serve side brews 8, 10 or 12 oz cups. It does not offer smaller espresso-style or larger travel-mug sizes.

It is a single-serve brewer with its own brew basket rather than a pod system, so you load ground coffee yourself. Check the basket style before buying pods.

How long does coffee stay warm?

The carafe plate keep-warm can be set from 0 to 4 hours. The single-serve side does not have a keep-warm plate.

Is it worth it over a basic drip maker?

If you want both a pot and quick single cups without two machines, the dual setup is the draw. If you only brew pots, a simpler drip maker is more reliable and easier to clean.

The brewer, a glass 12-cup carafe, a charcoal water filter and the brew basket. Check the listing for any scoop or starter filter count.

Cuisinart Coffee Center Brew Basics Single Serve Coffee Maker

Q: Where is the Cuisinart Coffee Center Brew Basics Single Serve Coffee Maker cheapest?

At Whatnot, for $65.00, 57% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Cuisinart Coffee Center Brew Basics Single Serve Coffee Maker?

Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 317 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Cuisinart Coffee Center Brew Basics Single Serve Coffee Maker?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Whatnot, eBay, Home Depot, Riverbend Home, Beachcamera.

Best price now

$65.00at WhatnotChecked 1 h ago

57% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

3.9 / 5317 ratings

Owners value the convenience of brewing a pot and a single cup from one machine, and praise the programmable timer and strength settings. Many, however, report durability problems, with machines stopping or leaking after a short time, which pulls the overall rating down.

What people mention

ReliabilityCriticisedSeveral owners say their unit stopped working or leaked after a few months of use.
ConveniencePraisedReviewers like brewing a full pot and a single cup from the same machine.
Brew strengthPraisedThe normal, bold and strong settings are seen as useful for adjusting flavor.
Build qualityMixedSome find the plastic housing and glass carafe acceptable, others say it feels cheap.
Cup sizesCriticisedThe single-serve side offers only 8, 10 and 12 oz options, which some find limiting.
ProgrammingPraisedOwners find the 24-hour clock and keep-warm timer easy to set.

About the Cuisinart Coffee Center Brew Basics Single Serve Coffee Maker

This Cuisinart coffee maker combines a 12-cup drip carafe brewer with a single-serve brewer in one unit. It has a plastic housing and a glass carafe, and it is made for residential use.

The drip side has a 64 oz reservoir and brews strong, bold or normal coffee. A Brew Pause feature and a charcoal water filter are included, and the keep-warm time can be set from 0 to 4 hours. The single-serve side has a separate 40 oz reservoir and brews 8 oz, 10 oz or 12 oz cups.

Controls are a rotary dial and a 24-hour programmable clock. The carafe is dishwasher safe.

Type

Drip coffee maker with single-serve brewer

Carafe capacity

12 cups

Drip reservoir

64 oz

Single-serve reservoir

40 oz

Cup sizes

8 oz, 10 oz and 12 oz (single-serve)

Brew strength