I look forward to waking up ever since buying the Cuisinart Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Coffeemaker!
Ok maybe that’s a bit over-zealous of me; I mean I have 3 great kids and an amazing husband to wake up to each morning, but I have to say this coffee maker is awwwesome! It’s like having a 7-11 in my kitchen, where I can push the lever and get me some java-love in a hurry-like.
The Mr. and I got this coffeemaker as a gift about 6 months ago and what a fantastic gift it has been! We have used it everyday since tearing the box open like kids at Christmas as soon as we could make out the word “coffee” through the wrapping paper. We tore it open so fast that we lost the directions and still managed to set it up and figure out how to set the timer without a problem.
What’s great about this Cuisinart coffeemaker is the design.
The fact that the coffee is made up top and stored in an insulated bin in the same space just makes sense. A coffeepot that allows you to press the lever and get coffee whenever you want is ingenious.
In comparison, we owned a $150 Krups coffeemaker that was no where near as easy to use as the Coffee-on-demand coffeemaker and used the standard auto-drip / carafe design whereas coffee was regularly wasted due to getting cold. Cold coffee isn’t a problem with this coffeemaker because the coffee stays nice and toasty in the confines of the bin up top.
This coffeemaker uses the standard drip technique to brew the coffee in a removable plastic bin which is easy to take out and clean. It also comes with a metal mesh basket, so you can forego filters should you so choose. We are cheap, so needless to say, we never buy coffee filters any more.
The only minor issue I have with this coffeemaker is the fact that the area where the water goes into the coffeemaker is pretty small, so I have to keep a small pitcher with a spout near by for pouring water into it. I still manage to drip water down the sides and have to wipe the stainless steel surface quickly so it doesn’t get water streaks on the side.
Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand Quick Review:
Purchased: Well we didn’t because it was a gift, but we eyeballed it at Bed Bath and Beyond for a good long time. It was going for $110 bucks at the time.
Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker Benefits:
- Coffee doesn’t get cold because it’s stored in a mostly-sealed container at the top of the coffeemaker
- Easy to use timer and clock settings
- Ability to use paper filters or the mesh basket that’s included
- No glass carafe or easily-breakable parts
- Getting coffee by pressing a lever = priceless!
Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker Drawbacks:
- The area where water goes into the coffeemaker is pretty small and causes spills
- Stainless steel is a pain to clean if you spill water on it
The Mrs. gives the Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker 5/5
Because this is by and large the most used kitchen appliance we own. We use it each day, sometimes more than once and it never lets us down. Somebody with smarts designed this product!
If you need replacement filter basket for the Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker: You can get the Cuisinart GTF-B Gold Tone Coffee Filter on Amazon pretty easily. Mine is still going strong after daily use – so they hold up pretty well!
Additional notes: We also have the Cuisinart burr-mill coffee grinder that kicks some major arse too! Make sure to check out that review if you need a coffee maker and grinder combo – look no further!
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