Black and Decker BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Mill and Brew Coffeemaker, Black, CM5000B

We recently bought this coffee machine as first-time users, and we’ve only just started drinking black coffee, so we were looking for something simple and convenient. This machine turned out to be a great choice. The standout feature is the built-in coffee grinder, which means you can use fresh beans every time without needing a separate grinder. It also doesn’t require paper filters, which is very convenient and saves money in the long run. The machine is very easy to use, even for beginners like us, and the coffee tastes fresh and flavorful. Cleaning and maintenance are simple as well, making it hassle-free for daily use. Overall, it’s a great all-in-one coffee machine and perfect for beginners who are just getting into black coffee. Definitely worth the purchase!

I like this coffee maker a lot. I'm not a coffeemaker expert, but I do expect a coffee make to simply work in the morning as this starts my day off right. I've had this coffee maker over 6 months and it has not disappointed. It grinds the coffee to my liking and with the automatic timer, I have wonderful aroma of coffee waiting for me when I come downstairs. Easy to operate and easy to clean. Quite simply, a very functional coffee maker. By the way, my wife, who is a coffee snob, likes the taste of the coffee from this coffeemaker. Life is good with freshly made coffee...

This might be my 5th or 6th one of these; I’ve owned them since before Black and Decker purchased the original maker (Breville?). Yes, it’s a blade grinder vs burr for us coffee snobs. However, waking up to freshly-ground hot coffee is still a joy in this life. Plus when I do get snobby or it’s a special coffee I use my separate burr-grinder and put the grinds in the basket that way, and obviously it works just fine with pre-ground coffee. Why have I been through so many? Well, first of all we’re talking about over a period of maybe 20 years. At least 1 replacement was a broken carafe and it was easier and almost cheaper at the time to just buy a new machine. Another time I thought my blades were getting dull, but on my new machine they weren’t much sharper (they’re really not sharp at all). And while I’m pretty good about cleaning my machine regularly using either vinegar or commercial products, sometimes it just doesn’t work as well as it used to and it’s time for a new one. Really easy to clean overall, and I like a LOT of variation in my coffee (generally have around a half-dozen in vacuum cans at any given time), so that’s why I prefer this style over models that take like a full pound for the storage bin. If you only use one type of whole bean then maybe that is a better product for you but of course this one would still work and is MUCH cheaper than those styles. THE 1-STAR DING PROBLEM: After all these (5-star) models that have gone through my hands, I re-upped with another new system last month (the old one was about 7 years old and no amount of cleaning was bettering the drip). I noticed in the reviews some people were mentioning a clicking noise from the hot plate; something I had never experienced in the past. And OMG—sure enough, on my 1st brew with the new machine the hot plate cycled on and the amount of clicks and pops were like popcorn being made, lasting about 15 seconds every minute or so and loud! It was SO annoying! Really sounded like the glass carafe was cracking every time. After a week it only seemed to actually worsen, so I exchanged it. Next one……exact same thing. Exchanged it again….and this one still pops and crackles a little bit but MUCH more quietly and not nearly as numerous (like, maybe 2 or 3 light pops when the plate cycles). So, something changed in their internal works and I guess it’s hit or miss at the moment. All that said and on the plus side, the hot plate with these 3 new models is definitely hotter than any of the ones I’ve owned in the past. I never got into the thermal carafe thing and also usually would microwave my mug for about 45 seconds to warm it up further—I don’t really need to do that anymore because it’s definitely keeping the coffee hotter. I hope the clicks and pops might settle down over time as the metal, glass and plastic “wear in”; and if it does I’ll upgrade the review. TLDR—amazing coffeemaker, particularly for the cost but some new manufacturing has made it noisy. Screw ‘em! Keep exchanging it until you get a quieter one, give B&D your feedback, and hopefully they’ll fix the issue. Enjoy!!

This auto grind brewer is coffee's best kept secret with MAYBE one catch. This is my third time purchasing one. I keep coming back each year because for the price you can't beat it. It outperforms the 300+ Breville I had to warranty twice. The Breville was a giant pain to clean every day with poorly designed construction. This is 1/4 of the price, the basket and blade design is simple, easy to use, and easy to clean. NOTHING beats freshly ground coffee ready as I wake up. Now THIS is my third one. I've bought one each year because the water eventually stops dripping very fast into the basket, and it actually gets so hot that much of the water evaporates before it gets to the carafe. Is this a durability issue or is it because I'm terrible at regular cleaning and descaling? Giving Black and Decker the benefit of the doubt here, but no amount of descaling seems to solve this - but again it may be because I hadn't kept up routine maintenance. Other than that, I love everything about it, including 12 cup capacity that is perfect for me drinking coffee all morning.

The BLACK+DECKER 12-Cup Mill and Brew Coffee Maker has quickly become my go-to daily coffee solution thanks to its thoughtful 2-in-1 grind-and-brew design and compact footprint. What stands out most is the convenience. Having a built-in grinder eliminates extra steps and equipment, and the grind quality is excellent—consistent and fresh, which directly translates into better-tasting coffee. The ability to adjust brew strength is a big plus, allowing me to tailor each pot to personal preference. Setup is straightforward, the water tank is easy to access and fill, and the overall design is sleek without taking up unnecessary counter space. For a grinder-equipped machine, it’s also relatively quiet, which is appreciated during early mornings. Everything about the user experience feels intuitive and well thought out. Pros: • True all-in-one grind and brew convenience • High-quality, consistent grind • Customizable brew strength • Easy setup and simple water refill • Sleek design with a small counter footprint • Quieter grind than expected for this category Cons (minor but worth noting): • No audible alert when brewing is complete or when the unit powers off • If reheating without disabling the grinder, it will re-grind used grounds • Grounds basket can be a bit messy to clean, with some grounds ending up in the sink Despite these minor usability quirks, the overall performance and convenience far outweigh them. This machine delivers great coffee, reliable performance, and excellent value, and I expect it to remain my primary coffee maker moving forward. Recommendation: Highly recommended for coffee drinkers who want fresh-ground flavor without extra equipment or counter clutter.

This coffee pot doesn't deserve a 1 star. It is horrible in every way. To begin, it takes about 25 minutes to make a 4 cup pot of coffee. You have to set the coffee maker on 6 cups to make a 4 cup pot. When you remove the carafe from the machine after it is finished brewing, the machine will drip, making a horrible mess on the heating element. The first cup is pretty good, but when you go to pour that second cup, it will look like sludge because there are so many coffee grounds in the carafe. Another horrible thing about this coffee pot is that the steam coming out from the top is absolutely insane. If you have wooden cupboards and the coffee pot is sitting below, over time your wood will be ruined from the film of steam and water that settles on them. The cleanup isn't the greatest. you have to empty the coffee grounds in your trash can then rinse the remaining grounds down the sink. Not a good thing. I called Black and Decker customer service, and it was a joke. I called on 5 occasions. First call they requested that I send them 5 different photos, which I did. No response for 3 days. I called them back and they told me I had to provide a pic of the bottom of the coffee maker w/the model number. I did that with no response. Called them back and then they told me I had to provide a pic with the cord cut in to two pieces! Insane! I asked them why the heck wasn't anyone responding to the pics I had already emailed, and why the heck they didn't tell me about these other pictures I needed to send in. No explanation. They gave me a website to check the status of my claim. I logged in and couldn't find anything under my name or claim number. I will never buy a Black and Decker product again. Their products and customer service are horrible!

I gave this 3 stars because when it works, the coffee maker makes good coffee, is reasonably priced, and is easy to clean. However, we've been through at least 5 of these coffee makers since 2021. They last about 7 to 10 months, after which the pump starts to make gurgling noises, the coffee takes longer and longer to brew, and finally, the pump stops entirely. We take good care of them and clean them with vinegar/water monthly, but they still break down. Commendably, Black & Decker support will usually send a replacement coffee maker if I send them my original receipt, a photo of the severed power cable, etc. We like coffee, especially coffee made from freshly ground beans, so we've been keeping the same model as a backup in storage. For the last 4 - 5 years, we've been on a continuous cycle of putting into service new, then replacement, then new, then replacement (etc.). machines. We store the replaceable parts of past machines, like carafes and grinders, so we're "optimized" for this model in case these items break. We just set up a replacement machine, and instead of buying another B&D, I'm buying a Cuisinart DGB-400 as my backup since it was offered at a few dollars less than the B&D. I've read that Cuisinart Grind and Brews are less easy to clean, but hopefully, the machine will last longer and maybe even make better coffee.

This unit makes coffee as good as my $1500 Jura (which is back at the factory for repairs). Purchased it as the backup. The combination bean bin and grind chamber works great. If you follow the instructions- 1 scoop (included) per cup - you'll have some seriously strong coffee! I worked it down to 6 scoops to 12 cups of water for the perfect cup of coffee. Dump the bean grind cup, give it a rinse, pour in the water, add beans and press the ON button! Grinds the beans and starts brewing. You'll have a 12 cup in about 20 minutes. Auto start in the morning and it's ready when you fly out the door for work.

Ótima cafeteira! É prática, e proporciona a delícia de tomar um café moído na hora! A entrega foi muito eficiente! Me surpreendeu! Incluindo o desembaraço aduaneiro, foi tudo rápido e sem problemas!

I have no idea why anyone would complain about this machine. It's super easy to use and easy to clean and produces a great cup of coffee. I was always hesitant about buying a machine with a built in grinder because I assumed it would require too much cleaning but not this guy. You can remove the filter basket as well as the interior basket with the shower head so you can make sure everything is squeaky clean before you make coffee again. Super easy. Also Black & Decker makes a good product. My previous coffee maker was a B&D basic bitch model and I had it for over 10 years at least. Over all, great product and worth the money.

Excelente cafetera. Es practica e intuitiva para usarse. No necesita filtro de papel y es muy facil de limpiar. El molino es bueno, aunque no se puede ajustar la calidad del molido. Muy recomendable

Loved it as much as I love my expresso it successfully replaced my all in one espresso -latte -cappuccino maker as I am only intersted in my black coffee had to use a step down voltage for American / Canadian use in India ...that cost me as much as the machine cost but the output is a perfect cup of joe each time , moreover I knew it before I bought it so no hard feelings for that😉 ...grinds beans to a perfection and is quite user friendly even though with a professional touch !!

Me recomendaron esta cafetera, me dijeron que la calidad era muy buena, y realmente es aún mejor. Es muy cómodo poder poner el café y que esté hecho a la hora que es programada, tiene molino y puedes poner tus granos de café frescos, la capacidad es buena y los materiales se sienten muy duraderos. Creo que es una de las mejores opciones para cafetera en un hogar u oficina, muy recomendada