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Café Specialty Grind and Brew Coffee Maker, Single-Serve Option, 10-Cup Thermal Carafe, WiFi Enabled Technology, Smart Home Kitchen Essentials, SCA Certified, Barista-Quality Brew, Matte Black

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Brand Café
Color Matte Black
Product Dimensions 10.5"D x 14.5"W x 17.5"H
Special Feature Integrated Coffee Grinder, App-Controlled, Removable Tank, Programmable
Coffee Maker Type Drip Coffee Machine
Capacity
4.7 Pounds
Material
Integrated Coffee Grinder, Water Filter, Thermal
Wattage
1200 watts
Voltage
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  • Gold Cup Standard: Experience a barista quality cup of coffee right from your own counter with this stylish Specialty Coffee Association certified coffee maker.
  • Customize your Brew: Perfectly curate your ideal coffee with a variety of brew options, flexible temperature control and customizable brew strengths from light to gold.
  • Convenient Single Serve: Single-serve coffee has never been this fresh. Conveniently brew the perfect amount of freshly ground, bean-to-cup coffee directly into your travel mug without using wasteful pods or having to brew an entire pot.
  • WiFi-Enabled: This sophisticated design is WiFi-enabled, works seamlessly with the SmartHQ mobile app.
  • Adjustable Burr Grinder: 6 adjustable grind settings ensure that each bean is precisely ground for the ideal brew, every time.

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Single-serve coffee Option

Single-serve coffee has never been this fresh. Conveniently brew the perfect amount of freshly ground, bean-to-cup coffee directly into your travel mug without using wasteful pods or having to brew an entire pot.

WiFi-Enabled

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This sophisticated design is WiFi-enabled, works seamlessly with the SmartHQ mobile app.

Adjustable Burr Grinder

Adjustable Conical Burr Grinder

6 adjustable grind settings ensure that each bean is precisely ground for the ideal brew, every time.

Easy-to-Change Water Filter

Easy-to-Change Water Filter

Reduce chlorine and odors while cutting back on waste thanks to a large carbon water filter that lasts 50% longer than traditional filters.

Removable Water Tank

Removable Water Tank

Simplify your morning routine with a removable reservoir that can brew up to 1.5 carafes before a refill is needed.

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Enjoy a simple and intuitive brewing experience with a responsive touch, wide view display that offers an elegant and modern appearance.

Cafe grind and brew available in 3 premium finishes
Café Grind & Brew Coffee Maker - Matte White
Café Grind & Brew Coffee Maker - Steel Silver
Café Grind & Brew Coffee Maker - Matte Black
Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker
Café Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine + Frother
Café Bellissimo Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine + Frother
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3.2 out of 5 stars 257
3.2 out of 5 stars 257
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3.5 out of 5 stars 1,683
3.5 out of 5 stars 379
3.3 out of 5 stars 320
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Machine Type Specialty Drip Coffee Specialty Drip Coffee Specialty Drip Coffee Specialty Drip Coffee Affetto Automatic Espresso Machine + Frother Bellissimo Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine + Frother
WiFi Connected
Grind Settings 6 Grind Sizes 6 Grind Sizes 6 Grind Sizes Ground Coffee 5 Grind Sizes 16 Grind Sizes
Water Reservoir 75 oz 75 oz 75 oz 45 oz 40.5 oz 95 oz
Finish Options Matte White, Matte Black, Stainless Steel Matte White, Matte Black, Stainless Steel Matte White, Matte Black, Stainless Steel Matte White, Matte Black, Stainless Steel Matte White, Matte Black, Steel Silver Matte White, Matte Black, Steel Silver
Carbon Filter Requirement Best replaced every two months. Best replaced every two months. Best replaced every two months. Best replaced every two months. None None

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Integrate this beautifully bold design into your kitchen aesthetic with a variety of finish options: Matte White, Matte Black and Stainless Steel all adorned with the signature Café copper accents.

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Customers appreciate the coffee maker's attractive design. However, some have reported issues with water leakage and pot dripping while pouring a cup of coffee. There are mixed opinions on the coffee quality, brew temperature, build quality, ease of cleaning, functionality, and grind quality.

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41 customers mention "Design"41 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the coffee maker's design. They find it well-built and stylish.

"...silver to go with all our matching Cafe appliances, it looks very nice on our counter...." Read more

"I could tell you about the positives of the machine (it's attractive, coffee brewed on the "gold" setting is delicious, et.)...." Read more

"I love this machine. It makes great coffee. It looks sharp and stylish. It's the third grind and brew coffee machine that I've owned...." Read more

"...Having this beautiful Cafe design that matches our Cafe refrigerator was a bonus. Love the stainless steel with copper accents. Highly recommend." Read more

101 customers mention "Coffee quality"62 positive39 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the coffee maker's quality. Some say it makes a good cup of coffee with flavorful and low acid settings. Others mention the coffee is too strong or weak, and the machine continues to fall apart and make a mess.

"...somehow been able to drink the coffee without half and half, no more bitter taste...." Read more

"First off, it makes great coffee which in the end is what it's all about but there are some things that make the machine frustrating to use...." Read more

"...There is either a design flaw in all these machines, or their quality control is so bad that some of the machines are lacking a crucial seal...." Read more

"I love this machine. It makes great coffee. It looks sharp and stylish. It's the third grind and brew coffee machine that I've owned...." Read more

30 customers mention "Brew temperature"18 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the brew temperature of the coffee maker. Some say the carafe keeps the coffee hot, while others mention it doesn't keep the coffee warm, the carafe is not durable, and the inside of the carafe starts melting after some use.

"...The coffee decanter is easy to clean, keeps your coffee hot for approximately 4 hours (not that it lasts that long), and love the different coffee..." Read more

"...I am not thrilled with the thermal caraf which historically has been my opinion on them. I do try to add hot water at times before brewing...." Read more

"...Water reservoir that holds 75oz (1.5 full pots) allows me to run the thermo preheat, dump water and then run the 10-cup gold without having to..." Read more

"...It will annoy you. Other positives - the thermal carafe works extremely well and will keep the coffee hot for a few hours, and warm for..." Read more

28 customers mention "Build quality"15 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the coffee maker's build quality. Some find it well-built with a nice design and durable parts. They say the brew is solid, and the coffee quality is good. Others mention issues like poor design, flaws in the brew basket, and lack of quality control.

"...Durability: Breville is by far the smartest design with the most durable parts. Everything about the design just makes sense...." Read more

"...However there is a design flaw that leads to leaking, and this is a fatal flaw in that you're most likely not going to want to keep this coffee maker..." Read more

"...Four stars because it does what I need it to do, brew a solid, single cup of coffee, on a timer, from beans to cup...." Read more

"...The brew basket holder is the worst design as you cannot remove it to clean it out and it gets messy with grinds and liquid...." Read more

26 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"13 positive13 negative

Customers have different views on the coffee maker's cleaning process. Some find it easy to clean, with a clean built-in grinder and water reservoir base. There is no mess around the pot after brewing, and the holes prevent things from getting backed up and messy. Others mention a lengthy and impossible cleaning process every time they use it, with too many parts to take apart to clean and difficult showerhead installation.

"...The coffee decanter is easy to clean, keeps your coffee hot for approximately 4 hours (not that it lasts that long), and love the different coffee..." Read more

"...But unless you like a lengthy and impossible cleaning process every time you use it, do not buy this product!..." Read more

"...This machine has a better carafe. Wider opening and easier to clean although I do wish they allowed you to take apart the actual lid to clean it..." Read more

"...It’s tedious and hurts my fingertips. Cleaning the chute was kind of a pain and seemed like it needed to be done weekly at least...." Read more

22 customers mention "Functionality"11 positive11 negative

Customers have different views on the coffee maker's functionality. Some say it performs well, has a stylish design, and the grinder works perfectly. Others report issues like the burr grinder stopping working after a week of use, the timer not working, and the carafe not keeping the coffee hot enough.

"...Performance has been flawless and the many optional settings helps to meet all our coffee needs...." Read more

"...It just stopped working so soon after I purchased it." Read more

"...It makes an above average cup for a drip machine, the grinder works perfectly and provides a lot of flexibility, the water reaches the coveted “gold..." Read more

"...Although it is insulated, the carafe doesn’t do a great job of keeping the coffee hot...." Read more

21 customers mention "Grind quality"9 positive12 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the coffee maker's grind quality. Some appreciate the ability to grind their own beans fresh, the customization options, and the grind select function. However, others report issues with the grinder overflowing, clogging, and not brewing properly.

"...As you can see, the grinds don’t just accumulate in the filter basket like they’re supposed to...." Read more

"...Because it has a built in grinder, it's easy to forget to put in the filter and you will have a mess if this happens...." Read more

"...After about a month, the basket that holds the grinds would not lock in. If not locked, the machine cannot make coffee...." Read more

"...would indicate that everything was correct, it would grind the correct quantity of beans, and the screen would indicate that the brewing cycle was..." Read more

37 customers mention "Water leakage"5 positive32 negative

Customers are unhappy with the coffee maker's water leakage. They mention that the water carafe empties out and needs to be refilled in the morning. The pot doesn't drip properly while pouring a cup of coffee, and water comes out of vents at the bottom. The machine is literally shooting water out the back every time they brew a pot.

"...However there is a design flaw that leads to leaking, and this is a fatal flaw in that you're most likely not going to want to keep this coffee maker..." Read more

"...It usually will leak something on your counter when you go to clean it out. I feel like they should have done something to prevent this...." Read more

"...But no water was going through. It got to the end of the brewing cycle, and the water reservoir hadn't emptied at all...." Read more

"...I will say that the you can not make the pot drip while pouring a cup of coffee. I also like the water pulling from the side vessel...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
    Size: 10-CupColor: Stainless SteelVerified Purchase
    It is the best coffee maker that I have purchased. The ease of taking it out of the box and setting it on my counter was in less that 10 minutes, ready for our first cup of ground coffee. We purchased the stainless matte silver to go with all our matching Cafe appliances, it looks very nice on our counter. The coffee decanter is easy to clean, keeps your coffee hot for approximately 4 hours (not that it lasts that long), and love the different coffee settings/temp for your 1 cup or the 10 cup pot. I use the paper filters for the pot but just have used the wire basket (included) for the 1 cup. The water decanter is a full 75 oz and is very ease to fill, either take it off or pour directly into it. I have never heard of the "bloom" but have somehow been able to drink the coffee without half and half, no more bitter taste. I say "try it , you will like it" Also the sound of the burr grinder is really quiet, not like the previous "747" we had!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
    Size: 10-CupColor: Matte BlackVerified Purchase
    I could tell you about the positives of the machine (it's attractive, coffee brewed on the "gold" setting is delicious, et.). However there is a design flaw that leads to leaking, and this is a fatal flaw in that you're most likely not going to want to keep this coffee maker. Let me explain.

    As other reviewers have noted, the screw-on water filter housing is very finnicky. It's an acrylic piece that screws onto the bottom of the acrylic water reservoir. You can't just screw it on and call it good. It has to be screwed on PERFECTLY, or it will leak. The only way to tell if it's on right is to either fill it with water and leave it sit for a few hours to see if there's a leak, or to look very closely at the black rubber gasket through the clear acrylic. This gasket needs to be perfectly seated, and if the piece isn't screwed on right, you can often see it by looking at the gasket very carefully--you'll see one side of the gasket is popped out of the recess where it's supposed to sit. Even if it looks right, I'd still recommend filling the reservoir with water and leaving it to sit on a towel on the counter for a few hours to make sure it doesn't leak.

    The problem is that even once you get the reservoir put together perfectly to where it doesn't leak sitting on the counter, it WILL leak once you put it in the machine. The reason for this is very simple, and it's due to a glaring design flaw you can see for yourself with careful study.

    The housing for the water filter has a small spring-loaded piece in the bottom center with a rubber gasket. When you put the water reservoir into its holder on the machine, this piece rests on the water intake, which pushes the spring-loaded stopper up, so water can flow/trickle out of the reservoir and be pulled into the machine. The deign flaw is that where these two pieces connect--the bottom of the water reservoir filter and the top of the water intake--is just two pieces of hard plastic resting together. There is no seal or gasket here, so no matter what you do, it's going to leak, because there's no water-tight seal to prevent it.

    This is why, when you take the water reservoir out, there is often water pooled in the holder on the machine.

    It's also why, if you fill the reservoir with water the night before, to brew in the morning with a timer, or via the app, you'll get a low water warning and find a puddle of water on your counter around the coffee maker. The more you fill the reservoir, the more and faster it leaks (e.g. it will leak more with 10 cups of water than with 4).

    I suspect the reason why there are good reviews for this coffee maker is people don't realize it's leaking. The leak is very slow, so you may only notice it if you use the timer function, or fill the water reservoir ahead of time. If you fill the water right before you make the coffee, you may not see or notice the leak, though you may still notice standing water in the reservoir holder on the machine.

    So if you do buy this machine (which you really shouldn't), I highly recommend that you fill the water reservoir and leave it on the counter for a few hours to make sure you've got the filer housing screwed on right. Then, if there's no leaking, fill it and leave it on the machine overnight and see if you're greeted by a puddle on your counter in the morning.

    It's possible that some units do have some kind of seal there, and I and others with this problem got units that are lacking this seal for some reason. Or (more likely, I think) they all have this flaw and some people are just not noticing. The worst thing about this, I think, is you may have the unit for a while before you do a timed brew, and so you don't find out about the leaking until the return window is closed.

    Packing this all up and sending it back for a refund was a hassle. There is either a design flaw in all these machines, or their quality control is so bad that some of the machines are lacking a crucial seal. Either way, your money can be better spent on a better brand. I ended up getting a separate coffee maker and grinder, both by Breville, and the build quality on those is much higher with no problems and no leaking.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2023
    Size: 10-CupColor: Matte BlackVerified Purchase
    First off, it makes great coffee which in the end is what it's all about but there are some things that make the machine frustrating to use. As for the grinder, there is no option to use less or more coffee if you wanted to. The machine will grind whatever the machine is programmed to use. It is probably timed based and not weight based if I had to guess but whatever it uses, you have no control over it. Also, if you want to change the grinder to go more fine, you should run the grinder when turning the burrs, but there is no setting to just run the grinder without a brew, which there should be if you adjust your grind size often between single cup and a full pot. I will say the grinder does look to have good consistency in grind size.

    The machine is kinda messy, especially with the single serve basket. It usually will leak something on your counter when you go to clean it out. I feel like they should have done something to prevent this. Also, after a brew coffee grinds will continue to drop down. I ended up just putting a paper filter under it to catch what would fall out during the day. The brew basket holder is the worst design as you cannot remove it to clean it out and it gets messy with grinds and liquid. Crazy you cannot remove this piece to clean.

    I do own their other SCA coffee machine and have been using it for a while now. This machine has a better carafe. Wider opening and easier to clean although I do wish they allowed you to take apart the actual lid to clean it better.

    The app of course is amazing and so easy to use to setup a weekly schedule or just run a one off brew. Because it has a built in grinder, it's easy to forget to put in the filter and you will have a mess if this happens. If it happens to you once though you probably won't forget again. Also, when putting the filter into the water holder, make sure you have it placed correctly in. Otherwise the water can leak out. I recommend pouring the water in the first time over the sink to be sure the seal is good before placing it in the coffee machine.

    So the question is, this brewer/grinder combo or a stand alone brewer and stand alone grinder. I think if you want to spend a little more money, their brewer only option and a Baratza Encore or even better, a Fellow Ode Gen 2 grinder, and you will have more options in your control. You will be able to choose how much coffee you want to use. You will have more options for a single cup brewing. You can get a Clever Dripper, French Press, Aeropress, V60 or any other pour over option you can use with a stand alone grinder. Getting the all in one combo is convenient but does limit you. Just something to think about.

    All in all, a good all in one machine that makes a good cup of coffee.

    Edit - Tips:
    1) When you install the filter into the bottom of the water resovior, make sure you place it correctly that it sits flat. When tightening the screw on piece, make sure the rubber piece is completely inside and not caught towards the outside. If this happens, it will leak out the bottom. I suggest filling the water resovior over a sink to make sure the seal is correct and you don't have any leaking before putting it onto the machine. If it is leaking, fix the bottom to make sure the seal is correct.

    2) To help with the mess of grinds falling after brewing, I usually put a paper filter into the brew basket piece that is attached to the machine and close it. Since there will be grinds stuck to the top as that is where the grind shoot is, this will catch anything that falls while not using the machine. It will prevent grinds from building up into the basket or just dropping down onto the machine. It will all be caught in the paper filter.

    3) When brewing single serve sizes, to avoid water spilling, after the brew is done, switch the brew chamber to a full pot and then open the brew chamber. No water will leak down if you do this.

    4) This might sound counter productive to the reason for getting this machine but this will help you make the best coffee possible. When using the built in grinder and keeping the hopper full, there is no way to reduce the amount of coffee the machine grinds and for me, it is grinding more coffee then I want for my brew. The way to get around this is to get yourself a scale and weigh out the amount of beans you want to use. Then only add that into the hopper. This way your coffee to water ratio can be exactly what you want it to be. You will still have fresh ground coffee in the morning, but using the exact coffee amount you want to use.
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