Cuisinart DCG12BC

Pros: Removable grinding bowl with airtight lid, powerful motor, fancy-lookin'

Cons: It's a tad pricey, but worth it.

The Bottom Line: The removable grinding bowl on this thing is a simple innovation with a brilliant outcome. What else can I say? I love this product.

Review: In my opinion, there's nothing like the taste of good coffee freshly ground and brewed in a French Press (i.e., a Bodum-style plunger coffee maker). So I've been grinding my own coffee in a cheap, plastic electric grinder for years... the kind you can ...

Pros: Fresh ground coffee everyday.

Cons: It's an extra step to make in brewing great coffee

Review: This is one of my favorite appliances in my kitchen. It's a great addition for any avid coffee drinker. There is definitely a difference between already ground coffee and grinding the beans yourself. I use mine everyday and the blades have not even ...

Pros: Quiet operation, sleek and stylish look, grinds consistently

Cons: I suppose it cs a little pricey compared to other grinders...but it is worth it!

Review: This is great coffee grinder. I don't know what the other reviewer was talking about....I think the removable cup feature is great! It is hassle-free to remove. And I think the key to getting consistently fine grinds is to "pulse" the button, not hold it ...

Pros: Attractive, quiet and easy to use.

Cons: When using the storage lid, the top will not fit down over the bowl.

The Bottom Line: I use my Grind Central daily and find it easy to use and it does a great job.

Review: I received my Grind Central as a Birthday gift 7 months ago. I have used it almost every day since receiving it and am pleased with the ease of use and ease of cleaning. It is attractive stainless steel with plastic top and is quieter than other ...

Pros: It does grind coffee beans so you can enjoy a fresh cup of delicious coffee.

Cons: It is a bit of a grind to use this grinder.

The Bottom Line: It is a lot of work for the morning to get fresh ground beans. Although it does the job, its a bit of a grind.

Review: Most of us start our day with coffee, but how good is that coffee? I don't know about you, but I want my day to start the best way possible. A great cup of coffee and a good breakfast goes a long way to that end. Normally, I will just put some Maxwell ...

Pros: Sleek design Easy to clean

Cons: Rusty components Uneven grind Long grinding time

The Bottom Line: Look elsewhere -- This one's not worth the money.

Review: My new husband and I put this Cuisinart coffee grinder on our wedding registry. Overall, it does its job, but there are a few things about it that bug me. First, as another reviewer mentioned, the metal screws in the cover are already rusty. That fact ...

Pros: Ease of cleaning and appearance

Cons: Motor must be too small Reliability

Review: I received this item as a gift. It looked to be the best blade grinder ever at first. It has a stainless steel cup which holds enough coffee for about 18 cups. You can take it all apart to clean and store. Great. Easy wipe stainless like ...

Pros: Hmmm...easy cleanup, lacks the shrill earsplitting scream of other home grinders...that's about it.

Cons: Overpriced, inconsistent grind, useless for fine grinding, burning smell.

Review: Cuisinart? It must be good. That's why it's $40. Right?Silly me. I fell for it! Stay away from this grinder unless you really desire a cup of very coarsely smashed beans. Although it claims to be able to deliver finer grinds with ...

Pros: It looks cool, if that matters

Cons: Does NOT grind coffee consistently and finely. Removeable cup does more harm than good.

The Bottom Line: This Cuisinart Coffee Grinder is offensive. It looks pretty and well made, but it doesnt deliver the goods, or grinds.

Review: My Dad had a Krups coffee grinder for 15 years, then he replaced it with a Braun, which has been going strong for close to 10 years. My Mom still uses it every day, it still blends uniformly fine grounds every time, albeit loudly. I stupidly bought this ...

Pros: Looks cool.

Cons: Grinder cup breaks easily. Messy cleanup. Short life. Expensive considering poor quality.

The Bottom Line: Stay far away from this and other Cuisinart products. They look great, but are shoddy and not made to last. Customer service is also terrible. 

Review: I have had three of these poorly-made, infuriating grinders in less than three years -- two of which I paid for myself. After a short time, the grinder cup becomes difficult to lock in place and impossible to remove. For the last two weeks, I have had to ...

Pros: Looks good. Bowl removes easily for cleaning.

Cons: Won't last long enough for the easy cleaning to be an issue.

Review:  I went for the DCG-12BC coffee grinder because of the Cuisinart name, the stainless steel exterior, and the removable, easily cleanable bowl.  The bowl is, in fact, easy to clean.

After grinding about one and a half bags...