The Best Coffee Makers With Grinder | Reviewed by Fourth Estate

This grind-and-brew coffee maker from an industry colossus delivers on both fronts.

The ceramic burr grinder is just as effective as many stand-alone versions. You can dial in the settings to grind enough beans for as few as 2 cups or as many as the 12 cups that will fill the generous carafe. The grind-off feature is a nice touch as well at this price-point. You’ll get a full 8oz of beans in the hopper which is more than fit for purpose without eating up too much precious kitchen real estate.

Once your beans are nicely smashed up, choose the strength of your coffee from mild through strong. With a permanent filter complemented by a secondary charcoal water filter, whatever your choice of coffee, it will come out tasting as fresh as a daisy.

As we mentioned front and center, if like your coffee short and strong, we can’t recommend this combined espresso maker and grinder highly enough.

The stainless steel conical burrs of the onboard grinder will grind up your beans without causing too much heat or friction. The super-simple dial allows you to tweak the consistency from a fine grind for your espresso through coarser grind for the trusty French press. Dosing is a breeze so you can avoid wasting your beans and get the precise quantity you want.

If you want more than espresso, you’ll appreciate the integrated steam wand. Liven up your longer drinks with a nice dose of heated milk so you’ve got something for all the family in one multi-purpose machine.

For espresso fiends, you’ll enjoy the 15-bar pump and the way the purging ensures the optimum water temperature so you can enjoy your morning shot just how the Italians like it.

If you’ve got a fluid budget and you appreciate the finer things in life, check out the Breville Barista and thank us later.

We couldn’t help but include more than one model from the class-leading Breville. We’re only interested in bringing you great options and since the BDC650BSS comes in cheaper than the model above, this works well for anyone on a tighter budget.

With a half-dozen grind settings covering all main bases and those prized stainless steel burrs tailor-made for making light work of your beans, you’ll get a full half-pound in the lockable hopper. Alongside the sheer convenience of grinding right before you brew, the grinder is nicely customizable so you can dial in the consistency in line with your needs.

Although not perfect, this entry-level Cuisinart grind-and-brew coffee maker lets you buy into that brand heritage without taking out a bank loan.

The grinder is serviceable although you need to keep your expectations reasonable in this price bracket. If you’re looking for freshly ground beans to maximize the taste of your coffee and the ability to use pre-ground, too, you’ll be more than happy. If you’re expecting a top-tier grinder and commercial-grade coffee maker for less than a hundred bucks, you’ll likely end up disappointed.

The glass carafe holds enough for a dozen regular cups and the coffee maker is fully programmable so you can wake to a morning cuppa and simplify your morning routine.

At the midpoint, we’ve got the classic Capresso packing a conical burr grinder that’s currently available at an aggressive discount.

We’re unfailingly honest here at Fourth Estate and if you prize great coffee, you might be better served looking at another one of the machines we review. With the Capresso, it’s fit for purpose but certainly not of elevated quality.

Attention to detail has gone into the grinder, though. The conical burrs and nifty direct feed let you prepare enough beans to make 10 cups so you’ll get enough to push through the machine then keep nicely warmed in the thermal carafe.

While they make more than just coffee machines, DeLonghi are bona fide experts in this vertical and the enduringly popular Magnifica delivers all the convenience of a super-automatic espresso machine and so much more…

For starters, the highly effective grinder lets you choose from 13 different consistencies so you can tailor your grind to taste fuss-free.

The machine itself gives you the scope to serve up super-strong espresso or longer lattes with equal ease.

Intuitive and straightforward to use, this programmable machine also picks up on your favorite settings so it’s as easy to use as it is to clean.

Another incredible super-automatic espresso is up next, this time the classic Gaggia Brera.

You’ll be able to generate the full gamut of coffee from that short and robust espresso in the morning to a longer latte to drink well into the afternoon.

That’s not all.

You can do so using freshly ground beans to enhance the quality of your drink still further. If you need to use pre-ground from time to time, Gaggia has you covered there, too.

Measuring up at just over 12 inches tall, the Brera is small enough to slot into a tiny kitchen buy rugged enough to deliver gourmet drinks day in and day out.

Perhaps better known for their power tool expertise, make no mistake, BLACK+DECKER knows a thing or two about coffee into the bargain.

As long as you’re not expecting a grind-and-brew coffee maker that will last for decades, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the features and overall quality you’ll get from this cheap machine.

The onboard grinder is pretty reasonable if no world-beater. It does its job, though, and that’s to deliver fresh beans on tap. You can switch this off when you fancy some pre-ground which is a nice bonus.

If you’re impatient and can’t wait for a quick jolt of caffeine while brewing is underway, just hit Sneak a Cup and knock yourself out.