Cuisinart DCC-2000 Coffee-on-Demand Coffeemaker Review by Coffee-o-holics

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I look forward to waking up ever since buying the Cuisinart Coffee-on-Demand 12-cup Coffeemaker!

Cuisinart Coffee On Demand Coffee Maker

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
5 star Cuisinart Coffeemaker Review

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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November 8th, 2008 Author The Mrs.  

  • NicholasK
    I like this cuisinart coffee maker, you are right when you say it has a great design.For me it is all what matters.

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  • Puppet_Micha
    A great coffee maker is indeed very hard to find. When I got my first one I thought I'll just buy a coffee maker, what's the big deal, but when it broke down a year after it was tragedy. I eventually bought another one after a few months of looking, but this one I didn't see in shops. I'll make an investment and definitely get one.
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  • revolution9
    This really does look awesome I really want one, I used to have a coffee maker some years ago but when It broke down I never got around to getting another one. I have so many appliance parts in my kitchen already but I will just have to make some room!
  • revolution9
    I WANT ONE!
  • Very awesome coffee maker but one that makes me worry about is the quality of this machine.
  • sasg
    I'm with JCLARK...it will stop working. I too am on my second DCC-2000. I got my first machine in 2005, worked great until 2007 (so I got 2 years out of my first one). No power, won't turn on. I called Cuisinart and for $10 they would ship me a new one and then I had to return the broken one and pay the shipping. I did. Now in February 2010 my second coffee maker stopped working again. The same problem. I called and they told me to use vinegar and water and let set for 1 hour and leave unplugged for 2 hours. That worked for a couple weeks, then every time I wanted to use my coffee maker I had to unplug it for a few seconds, this lasted a couple weeks. Now it won't work at all. I called Cuisinart again and was told they could do nothing because it's out of warranty. I have been searching other site and blogs and this seems to be a wide spread problem, but Cuisinart isn't doing anything about it. I loved the coffee maker when it worked, but would not recommend that anyone buy it. Cuisinart doesn't seem to care that they are having so many problems with this model.
  • Tom
    I'll second this sentiment. The coffee maker is very nice, when it works. It will stop working without warning. Let it sit for a couple of hours, and maybe it will work again. Or maybe not. I bought a French Press as a backup solution because the unit is soooo unreliable. Oh and did I mention the leaking? Yes, it leaks water all the time. Check out underneath and you will see.
  • JCLARK
    Dont fall in love with that DCC-2000 to fast. It will take about 6 to 12 months and the machine will stop working. I have owened two of them and I am getting ready to get this last one replaced. The same thing happens and it is on many blogs. This is a good machine while it works. Bad problem with its clock and electronics. The problem is known and I have not heard of a recall or free repair. They want to charge you $10.00 shipping and $14.00 for replacement of an item that they know is faulty.
  • There are many factors to this issue. One is the way and how it is used, and second it depends where did you buy the machine.
  • The Mrs.
    We've h ad the coffee maker for over a year now and have used it daily without any problems. I still love this thing :) I'm sorry you are having problems with yours.
  • Shan
    I have my fingers crossed for you, but I came across your blog because I have also had two of these - once you have them, you love them - and they've both just died. It's a little disconcerting because at the beginning of the end, you could sometimes unplug/plug the pot back in and it would work again, and that kind of electrical problem is scary. But even scarier? I'm probably going to buy a third, and take my chances again. Oh, my last one lasted two years, so I'm knocking on wood with another purchase.

    Sooner or later Cuisinart will surely fix this flaw, and sooner or later I'll buy a fixed machine. (Brilliant marketing in the meantime. Build a coffee pot the consumer can't live w/out, and make sure it fails w/in two years and guarantees another purchase.)
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