A drip coffee maker with a built-in grinder does one thing a regular machine cannot: it grinds whole beans seconds before the water hits them. Ground coffee goes stale quickly, so for a lot of home kitchens that single step makes a bigger difference than any other feature on the machine.
The catch is that grind-and-brew machines vary more than ordinary drip makers. Some use a burr mill and some a spinning blade, some pour into glass and some into a thermal carafe, and a few skip the filter basket altogether. This guide sorts out those differences and names seven machines worth a look.
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Quick verdict: which grind-and-brew machine to buy
For most households the best drip coffee maker grinder is the Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew 12-Cup: a burr mill that feeds the basket directly, a half-pound hopper and a full 12-cup pot. If you want fresh-ground single cups as well as a pot, choose the GE Profile Smart Grind & Brew with its thermal carafe. On a budget, Gevi’s 10-cup machine gives you a burr grinder with eight settings.
This page sits under our main guide to the best coffee maker, which covers drip machines that take pre-ground coffee. None of those picks has a grinder built in, so every machine here is new to the site.
Five grind-and-brew machines side by side
Five standout picks, one for each kind of coffee drinker, with the specifications each maker or listing states. All seven machines are reviewed in full below.
| Coffee maker | Best for | Grinder & carafe | Warranty | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee MakerBest overall
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Most kitchens, full pots | Burr; 12-cup glass | 3-year limited (DGB-800) | View on Amazon |
GE Profile Smart Grind & Brew Coffee MakerBest for one cup or ten
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A mug or a full pot | Burr, 6 settings; 10-cup thermal | Not stated in listing | View on Amazon |
De’Longhi TrueBrew Coffee Maker with Built-In GrinderBest bean to cup
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Single mugs, no filters | Conical burr; 40 oz thermal | 2-year | View on Amazon |
Kenmore Elite Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee MakerBest for exact batches
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Changing batch sizes | Burr; 12 cups, carafe not stated | 2 years | View on Amazon |
Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee MakerBudget blade pick
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Smaller budgets | Blade; 12-cup glass | 3-year limited | View on Amazon |
Product images from Amazon. Specifications are as stated by each maker or listing; check the listing before you buy.
Our picks for the best drip coffee maker grinder
These seven machines cover the real choices in this category: burr or blade grinding, a glass or thermal carafe, a full 12-cup pot or a mug at a time. Each one is in stock on Amazon from a maker you can identify, and each entry gives one honest reason to skip it.
1. Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker – A Burr Grinder and a Full Pot
This is the grind-and-brew most people picture: a 12-cup drip machine with a burr mill on top that grinds beans straight into the brew basket. This listing is the DGB-800C, a version of Cuisinart’s DGB-800, and it is the burr model of the long-running Grind & Brew line.
The burr part matters. A burr mill crushes beans between two surfaces, so the grounds come out closer to one size than they do from a spinning blade, and more even grounds give a more even extraction. Cuisinart’s DGB-800 listing describes a direct-flow grind assembly that drops the grounds into the basket without a chute to clog, and a half-pound bean hopper with a sealed lid.
Rather than a fineness dial, retailer listings describe grind control set by cup count: the machine grinds the amount of beans for the number of cups you choose. Strength is a separate choice: regular, bold or extra-bold on the DGB-800, and strong, medium or mild in this listing’s wording. The carafe is glass and sits on a warming plate, which keeps the pot hot but cooks the coffee slowly if it sits for hours, so pour what you need early. This listing’s title and size say 12-cup glass, though one line mentions a thermal carafe, so check the photos before you buy.
Cuisinart backs the DGB-800 with a 3-year limited warranty, the longest of the machines here; this DGB-800C listing does not state a term, so confirm it before you buy. Read the manual before the first brew, as the DGB-800 listing advises, because the grinder chamber and lid need to be seated correctly for the machine to start.
Why we like it
- Burr grinder that feeds the grounds straight into the basket
- Half-pound bean hopper with a sealed lid
- Three strength settings
- 12-cup glass carafe for a family pot
- 3-year limited warranty (DGB-800 listing)
Key specifications
| Model | DGB-800C |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Burr |
| Grind settings | Grinds to cup count; no fineness steps stated |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Carafe | Glass, warming plate |
| Bean hopper | Half pound, sealed lid (DGB-800) |
| Programmable | Fully automatic (per listing) |
| Warranty | 3-year limited on the DGB-800; not stated for DGB-800C |
Why we recommend it
It suits a household that drinks a full pot most mornings and wants fresh-ground coffee without a separate grinder on the counter. The burr mill is the reason to pick it over Cuisinart’s cheaper blade model.
Skip it if you want to set the grind size yourself; no fineness adjustment is stated in the sources we found.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Burr grinding at a full-size, 12-cup scale
- Large sealed hopper means fewer refills
- Long warranty for this category
Cons
- Glass carafe on a hot plate, not thermal
- Grind fineness is not adjustable in the sources we found
- Grinder parts need regular brushing out
- Listing wording on the carafe is inconsistent
2. GE Profile Smart Grind & Brew Coffee Maker – One Mug or a Thermal Pot
GE Profile’s grind-and-brew does the two jobs a family coffee maker gets asked to do: a fresh-ground mug for the first person up, and a full 10-cup thermal pot when everyone else arrives. GE calls the single-serve side podless, because it grinds whole beans for one cup instead of taking a capsule.
The grinder is a burr mill with six settings, according to GE’s listing. GE says the machine is certified by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the trade body that sets brewing standards for home coffee makers. You can also adjust brew strength, temperature and bloom time, the short pre-soak that lets fresh coffee release gas before the main pour.
The carafe is double-walled and insulated, and GE says it keeps coffee hot for up to two hours without a hot plate. The 90-ounce removable reservoir is the largest here, enough for two full carafes before a refill, by GE’s count. The machine connects to GE’s SmartHQ app over WiFi for scheduling and voice control through Amazon or Google assistants, though everything also runs from the panel.
A retailer listing gives the bean hopper at about 190 grams. The warranty was not stated in the listing we checked, so confirm it before you buy.
Why we like it
- Burr grinder with six grind settings (GE)
- Brews one mug from beans or a full 10-cup pot
- SCA certified, per GE
- 90 oz removable reservoir
- Insulated carafe, no hot plate
Key specifications
| Model | P7CGAAS2YSS |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Burr |
| Grind settings | 6 |
| Capacity | 10 cups, or a single mug |
| Carafe | Thermal, double-walled |
| Bean hopper | About 190 g (retailer listing) |
| Programmable | Yes, panel or SmartHQ app |
| Warranty | Not stated in listing |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if your household splits between one-mug mornings and full-pot weekends and you want fresh-ground coffee for both. The thermal carafe makes it the better pick for slow drinkers.
Skip it if you want a simple machine; WiFi, app profiles and bloom control add steps some people will never use.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Single-serve and carafe from fresh beans
- Adjustable grind, strength, temperature and bloom
- Thermal carafe and a very large reservoir
Cons
- The largest and most complex machine here
- Smaller hopper than the Cuisinart, per a retailer listing
- Warranty not stated in the listing we checked
3. De’Longhi TrueBrew Coffee Maker with Built-In Grinder – Beans In, Coffee Out, No Filters
De’Longhi’s TrueBrew is the odd one out in a good way. It grinds, doses and brews each cup from whole beans with a conical burr grinder, and it uses neither pods nor paper filters, according to De’Longhi. You press one button for the size you want.
The listing gives six brew sizes: an 8-ounce single serve, 12, 16 and 24-ounce cups, a 40-ounce carafe and a 3-ounce espresso-style shot. Five styles sit alongside them: Light, Gold, Bold, Over Ice and Espresso Style. De’Longhi’s Canadian product page describes the carafe as thermal, and retailers list a bean container of about 250 grams.
That makes it a strong pick for a household that drinks mostly by the mug and only sometimes by the pot. Forty ounces is about five standard 8-ounce cups, so it is not a 12-cup family brewer, and anyone who wants a big Sunday pot should look at the Cuisinart above.
The 3-ounce espresso style is a concentrated coffee, not machine espresso made under pump pressure, so treat it as a strong short cup. Whether the grind size can be adjusted is unclear; retailer listings disagree, so we list it as not confirmed. The listing gives a 2-year manufacturer warranty.
Why we like it
- Conical burr grinder that doses each brew for you
- No pods and no paper filters
- Six sizes from a 3 oz shot to a 40 oz carafe
- Over Ice style for iced coffee
- 2-year warranty (listing)
Key specifications
| Model | CAM51035M |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Conical burr |
| Grind settings | Not confirmed (sources conflict) |
| Capacity | 8 to 24 oz cups; 40 oz carafe |
| Carafe | Thermal (De’Longhi Canada) |
| Bean hopper | About 250 g (retailers) |
| Programmable | Not stated in listing |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer |
Why we recommend it
It suits one or two coffee drinkers who want each cup ground fresh with no filters to buy, and who only occasionally need a small pot.
Skip it if you regularly brew for four or more; the 40-ounce carafe is the largest size.
Pros and cons
Pros
- One-touch bean-to-cup brewing
- Wide range of sizes and styles
- No filters or pods to buy
Cons
- Smallest carafe here
- Grind adjustment not confirmed
- Not a classic drip basket, so you cannot brew pre-ground in the usual way
4. Kenmore Elite Grind and Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker – Grinds Only What You Brew
The Kenmore Elite is a 12-cup programmable drip machine with a burr grinder built in. Its useful trick is the cup selector: choose 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 cups and it grinds and brews that amount, according to the listing, so beans you did not need stay in the hopper.
A grind size selector sets the grind, though the number of steps is not stated, and there are three strengths: mild, medium and strong. The air-tight hopper holds up to half a pound of beans, a built-in charcoal filter treats the water, and a grind-off setting lets you use pre-ground coffee.
A digital timer starts the brew for you. The listing’s brand field names Koolatron, and it does not state the carafe type, so check the listing photos if you want glass or thermal. The listing gives a two-year warranty.
Why we like it
- Burr grinder with a grind size selector
- Grinds for 2 to 12 cups
- Half-pound air-tight hopper
- Grind-off setting for pre-ground coffee
- Two-year warranty, per the listing
Key specifications
| Model | KKECMGBSS AZ |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Burr |
| Grind settings | Grind size selector (steps not stated) |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Carafe | Not stated in listing |
| Bean hopper | 1/2 lb, air-tight |
| Programmable | Yes, timer |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Why we recommend it
It is a good fit for a household whose coffee changes day to day, two cups on a weekday and a full pot on Sunday, and who wants the grinder to match.
Skip it if you want a thermal carafe for certain; this listing does not say what the carafe is.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Grinds only the cups you choose
- Burr grinding with a size selector
- Bypass for pre-ground coffee
Cons
- Carafe type not stated
- Number of grind steps not stated
- Brand field and name differ on the listing
5. Gevi 10-Cup Grind and Brew Coffee Maker – Eight Grind Settings for Less
Gevi is a newer small-appliance maker that sells mainly online, and its 10-cup grind-and-brew is the budget burr machine in this list, from a brand with a clear model line. The listing gives eight grind settings and three strength levels, which is more grind control than some better-known names offer.
A dedicated button sets the coffee-to-water ratio for anything from 2 to 10 cups, so a small morning batch does not taste thin. The maker describes a pre-brew step that wets the grounds before the main brew, the same idea as a bloom. A reusable permanent filter comes with it, so paper filters are optional.
The water tank holds 1.5 litres, keep-warm runs for about 2 hours, and a sister listing for the same model describes a 24-hour programmable timer and a glass carafe. Measure before you buy: Gevi lists it at 12.36 inches deep, 8.38 inches wide and 16.93 inches tall, and says to check it clears your upper cabinets.
Gevi does not state the hopper size or warranty in the listing we checked. Treat it as a budget way into burr grinding rather than a machine to keep for a decade.
Why we like it
- Burr grinder with eight settings (listing)
- Three strength levels
- Ratio button for 2 to 10 cups
- Reusable permanent filter included
- Dimensions published so you can check cabinet clearance
Key specifications
| Model | DCMB0-BK0A1 |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Burr |
| Grind settings | 8 |
| Capacity | 2 to 10 cups |
| Carafe | Glass, warming plate (listing) |
| Bean hopper | Not stated |
| Programmable | Yes, 24-hour timer (listing) |
| Warranty | Not stated in listing |
Why we recommend it
It suits a buyer who wants burr grinding and adjustable grind size on a tight budget and is comfortable with a newer, online-first brand.
Skip it if you want a long published warranty and a maker with decades of parts support.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Most grind settings stated for the money
- Small-batch ratio button
- Permanent filter saves on papers
Cons
- Hopper size and warranty not stated
- Tall machine; check cabinet height
- Newer brand with a short track record
6. Cuisinart Automatic Grind & Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker – Blade Grinding for Less
This is Cuisinart’s blade-grinder Grind & Brew, listed as the DGB-400. It does the same job as the burr model at the top of this list, grinding whole beans just before brewing, but with a spinning blade instead of a burr mill.
A blade chops beans rather than grinding them to a set size, so the grounds come out uneven, with some dust and some larger pieces. In a drip machine that can mean a slightly muddier or more bitter cup than a burr grinder gives. It is still fresher than coffee ground days ago, and that is the main point of a grind-and-brew.
The useful extras are all here. A grind-off option lets you brew pre-ground coffee, a 1-to-4-cup setting adjusts brewing for a small batch, and Cuisinart’s Brew Pause lets you pour a cup before the cycle ends. A gold-tone permanent filter and a charcoal water filter come in the box, and retailer listings describe a 24-hour programmable timer.
Like the burr model, it carries a 3-year limited warranty, per the listing.
Why we like it
- Grinds beans just before brewing
- Grind-off option for pre-ground coffee
- 1-to-4-cup setting for small batches
- Gold-tone filter and charcoal water filter included
- 3-year limited warranty (listing)
Key specifications
| Model | DGB-400NAS |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Blade |
| Grind settings | None (blade) |
| Capacity | 12 cups |
| Carafe | Glass, warming plate |
| Bean hopper | Not stated |
| Programmable | Yes, 24-hour (retailer listings) |
| Warranty | 3-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it if fresh-ground coffee for less money matters more than grind consistency, or if you often switch between beans and pre-ground.
Skip it if you care about a clean, even cup; the burr models above grind more evenly.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A lower-cost way into grind-and-brew from a major maker
- Brews pre-ground coffee too
- Long warranty
Cons
- Blade grinding is uneven
- No grind-size control
- Glass carafe on a hot plate
7. Café Specialty Grind and Brew Coffee Maker – A Thermal Pot with a Water Filter
Café is the premium appliance brand of GE Appliances, the company behind the GE Profile machine above, and its Specialty Grind and Brew is a close relative. It also pairs a burr grinder with six settings, a 10-cup double-walled thermal carafe and a single-serve option that grinds beans straight into your mug, and it is also certified by the Specialty Coffee Association, per Café’s listing.
So why list both? The differences are practical rather than dramatic. Café’s removable reservoir holds 75 ounces, which Café says is enough for about one and a half carafes, against the GE Profile’s 90 ounces. Café includes a replaceable carbon water filter that it says reduces chlorine and odors, to be changed about every two months (replacement filters C7CGFLTR are sold separately). The listing gives a 1-year limited warranty on the whole appliance, where the GE Profile listing we checked gave none. It comes in a matte black finish.
Like the GE Profile, it stores your preferred cup count, temperature and strength, can be scheduled from the panel or the SmartHQ app, and takes voice commands through Amazon or Google assistants. You can also brew pre-ground coffee instead of beans, per the listing.
Café states that the thermal carafe keeps coffee at temperature for up to two hours without a hot plate. The bean hopper size was not stated in the listing we checked.
Why we like it
- Burr grinder with six settings (listing)
- 10-cup double-walled thermal carafe
- Single-serve from fresh beans or a full pot
- Replaceable carbon water filter
- 1-year limited warranty on the whole appliance (listing)
Key specifications
| Model | C7CGAAS3TD3 |
|---|---|
| Grinder | Burr |
| Grind settings | 6 |
| Capacity | 10 cups, or a single mug |
| Carafe | Thermal, double-walled |
| Bean hopper | Not stated |
| Programmable | Yes, panel or SmartHQ app |
| Warranty | 1-year limited |
Why we recommend it
Choose it over the GE Profile if you want the same kind of thermal, burr-grinding, one-mug-or-a-pot machine with a built-in water filter and a stated warranty, and can live with a smaller tank.
Skip it if you already like the GE Profile; the two machines do the same jobs, and the GE Profile has the bigger reservoir.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Thermal carafe, no hot plate
- Grinds for one mug or a full pot
- Carbon water filter and a stated warranty
Cons
- Smaller reservoir than the GE Profile
- Water filters are an ongoing purchase
- Hopper size not stated
How to choose a grind-and-brew coffee maker
Burr or blade
This is the biggest decision. A burr grinder crushes beans between two surfaces set a fixed distance apart, so the grounds come out a consistent size. A blade grinder spins a propeller and chops the beans until the timer stops, which leaves a mix of dust and chunks. Even grounds extract evenly, so a burr machine usually gives a cleaner cup. Our guide to the best coffee grinder explains the difference in more detail if you are weighing a separate grinder instead.
Glass or thermal carafe
A glass carafe sits on a hot plate that keeps coffee hot but slowly cooks it, so the last cup from a pot made two hours ago tastes flat and bitter. A thermal carafe holds heat in a double wall with no plate underneath. If you drink slowly through the morning, thermal is worth it. Our guide to the best thermal carafe coffee maker covers that side, including the Breville Grind Control, a well-known grind-and-brew we left out here because it already appears there.
Capacity and small batches
Most of these machines brew 10 or 12 cups, where a cup means a 5-ounce measure, not a mug. If you usually make two or three mugs, look for a small-batch setting like Cuisinart’s 1-to-4-cup option or Gevi’s ratio button, or a single-serve mode like GE Profile’s.
Hopper size and grind control
A bigger sealed hopper means fewer refills, but beans keep best in an airtight bag, so only load a few days’ worth. Adjustable grind lets you tune a darker or lighter roast; machines that only grind by cup count give you less control.
Cleaning and height
Grinders shed oily dust, and the chute between grinder and basket needs brushing out regularly, as every maker’s manual says in some form. These machines are also tall, so measure the space under your cabinets before you order.
How we chose these seven grind-and-brew machines
We started from every drip coffee maker with a built-in grinder that Amazon’s product data showed in stock in October 2026, then kept only machines from makers with an identifiable model line. We read each maker’s listing and, where we could reach it, the maker’s product page, and checked retailer specification sheets where the maker’s own page was not available. We did not use the kitchen’s own experience: none of these machines has been used at Julia’s, and we have not claimed otherwise. Prices and ratings change daily, so we left them out. Where a fact was missing or the sources disagreed, the specification table says so. We also searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall listings for these brands and found no recall covering the models on this page.
Grind-and-brew questions, answered
Is a coffee maker with a built-in grinder worth it?
If you buy whole beans and would otherwise grind them by hand each morning, yes: it saves a step and a counter appliance. If you already own a good burr grinder, a separate drip machine usually brews and cleans more easily.
Can you use pre-ground coffee in a grind-and-brew machine?
Most of them, yes. The Cuisinart blade model has a setting that switches the grinder off, and Café’s listing says its machine takes pre-ground coffee as well as beans. The De’Longhi TrueBrew is built around whole beans and has no conventional filter basket.
What is the best grinder and drip coffee maker for a small kitchen?
The De’Longhi TrueBrew is sized for mugs rather than pots, so start there. Check heights against your cabinets either way.
How often should you clean the grinder?
Follow the maker’s manual. As a rule of thumb, brush out the grinder chamber and chute every week or two, and descale the brewer when the machine asks or when brewing slows down.
Burr or blade for drip coffee?
Burr, if the budget allows. A blade grinder still gives fresher coffee than pre-ground, but the uneven grind makes for a less consistent cup.
Our final word on fresh-ground drip coffee
Buy the Cuisinart Burr Grind & Brew if you want a full pot of fresh-ground coffee with the least fuss, the GE Profile if your mornings swing between one mug and ten cups, and the Gevi if a burr grinder on a budget is the goal. Whichever you choose, fresh beans and a clean grinder matter as much as the machine.
For drip machines without a grinder, start with our guide to the best coffee maker, and if you prefer brewing by hand, see the best pour over coffee maker. To weigh beans and water the way a coffee bar does, a kitchen scale helps.
And if you would rather someone else made breakfast, see the menu or call to order.