Cuisinart DGB-2 Conical Burr Grind & Brew Single Serve Coffeemaker Review

If you are serious about coffee brewing then you know there is nothing better than a cup of coffee with freshly ground coffee beans.

Simply because it tastes better and is fresher.

But grinding your own coffee beans may seem a hassle for any busy person out there. In this case, the wisest solution is to turn to a grind and brew coffee maker. This little appliance conveniently combines a coffee grinder and a coffee brewer in the same machine.

And no doubt, Cuisinart is the best brand name for a grind and brew coffee maker. The brand has several grind and brew coffee makers, but today we are talking about the latest Cuisinart DGB-2 Conical Burr Grind & Brew Single Serve Coffeemaker.

Yes, it has a big name that comes with some fantastic features too.

But the most impressive thing about this sleek coffee maker is its ultimate convenience.

You can grind your coffee beans directly into a removable filter cup and use the same filter cup in the brew basket for making coffee.

And after you are done, you can simply store the included filter cup in the storage compartment of the coffee maker. Certainly, it’s sleek!

That’s not all, you can use any brand of single-cup pod including Keurig K-Cup pods with this coffee maker.

And this is only the beginning. The Cuisinart DGB-2 has so much to offer you. So if you wish to know more let’s read this full Cuisinart DGB-2 Conical Burr Grind & Brew Single Serve Coffeemaker review and find out if it’s really worth your money.

Things We Love About Cuisinart DGB-2

Sleek design
Affordable price
Single-serve, grind, and brew coffee maker
Offers hot cup of coffee
Compatible with coffee pods

An efficient conical burr grinder
24-Hour brew programmability
3 different brew sizes
Fast brewing time
Removable water reservoir
Comes with charcoal water filters

Things To Consider About Cuisinart DGB-2

There are no options to adjust the coffee strength
You are not able to adjust the grind settings. The grinder only ground coffee beans to medium grind.

Design of Cuisinart DGB-2 Coffee Maker

Cuisinart DGB-2 is a single-serve coffee maker so obviously, it features a sleek design. But more importantly, it looks stunning in a modern kitchen with a matte black finish.

Another impressive thing is that the unit has a transparent bean hopper. Indeed, it looks great to see the roasted coffee beans through it. And the conical burr grinder is located right under the bean hopper.

If you are familiar with Cuisinart grind and brew coffee makers, you know the coffee grinder sits on top of the unit to dispose of the right amount of coffee ground in the brew basket.

But Cuisinart DGB-2 is quite unique from its previous siblings. The bean hopper and the grinder are placed side of the coffee brewer. And you can easily disassemble the grinder from the bean hopper for cleaning.

And obviously, a clean grinder means you will always end up having fresh coffee grounds.

In addition, the control panel of this coffee maker is super intuitive with only a few settings. It sits on top of the coffee maker making it super easy to operate.

Besides, the water reservoir of the Cuisinart DGB-2 is located back of the coffee maker. It is also removable for easy refilling or cleaning.

Lastly, the removable drip tray allows you to accommodate a travel mug to enjoy coffee on the go.

So no doubt it has an impressive design but is it easy to use! Let’s find it in the next section.

Is Cuisinart DGB-2 Coffee Maker Easy to Use?

Even though Cuisinart DGB-2 is a grind and brew coffee maker it is super easy to use.

Because the entire coffee grinding and brewing process is super simple.

You can easily place the included reusable filter cup under the grinder. Then press the grind button to fill it up with the fresh coffee ground.

After the coffee grinder fills it with 2.5 spoons of coffee ground remove it under the grinder and place it inside the brew basket.

Select the desired coffee brew size and within a minute the a full cup of freshly brewed coffee will be ready for you.

The entire process takes less than 5 minutes so it won’t affect your busy schedule.

But if you are too busy to grind the coffee beans, you can also use any type of coffee pod with this coffee maker (including popular K-Cup pods).

Next, for easy refilling and cleaning the water reservoir of this coffee maker is removable. Better yet, to offer better testing coffee the coffee maker also offers a charcoal filter.

And for added convenience, you can schedule the coffee maker to automatically brew coffee in the morning with 24-Hour programmability.

Altogether, the Cuisinart DGB-2 is a simple and straightforward coffee maker to use.

*Video Courtesy Cuisinart

What Type of Coffee Can You Make with Cuisinart DGB-2?

The Cuisinart DGB-2 coffee brewer makes only regular coffee. And unfortunately, you can not adjust the coffee strength with this coffee maker.

But the good thing is the resulted coffee tastes really fresh and flavourful. You can enjoy it as regular black or you can add in some sugar and milk. Either way, it will taste fabulous.

What are the Accessories of the Cuisinart DGB-2 Coffee Maker?

The Cuisinart DGB-2 coffee brewer only comes with a HomeBarista reusable filter cup and removable charcoal water filters for the water reservoir.

Is Cuisinart DGB-2 Coffee Maker Easy to Clean?

Most grind and brew coffee makers are pretty hard to clean as the coffee grounds get stuck inside the coffee grinder. But fortunately, this is not the case with this coffee maker.

You can easily remove the burr grinder from the unit and clean it using the included brush.

And, as it is a pod coffee maker the unit doesn’t have direct contact with resulted coffee. Therefore, you dont need to clean the brew basket after each use. Just clean the removable water reservoir from time to time and that’s all.

And for the main unit, wipe clean with a damp cloth and you are good to go.

Is Cuisinart DGB-2 Coffee Maker Worth Your Money?

Undoubtedly the Cuisinart DGB-2 Conical Burr Grind & Brew Single Serve Coffeemaker is a wonderful appliance to be your daily coffee partner. The best thing about this appliance is that it can make fresh and consistent ground coffee within minutes.

So, if your goal is to make a fresh flavorful cup of coffee with all the essential oils present then Cuisinart DGB-2 is your tool.

However, Cuisinart DGB-2 is not so versatile. You cant program the coffee strength and you can not select the brew style with this coffee maker. So if you are looking for this level of convenience from your coffee maker you can check out our review of the Ninja CFP301 DualBrew Pro System.