As a former barista with years of experience behind the counter, I know how important freshly ground beans are for a delicious cup of coffee. To help you get that taste at home, I've personally tested more than 30 coffee makers with built-in grinders.
I've brewed hundreds of cups, comparing grind quality, brewing consistency, and ease of use to find the top six machines on the market – with options to suit your personal coffee preference and budget.
Overall, our favorite is the Cuisinart Grind & Brew for the ease of use, delicious flavor and affordable price – but if you prefer lattes, espressos, or an automatic menu, there's a model for you on this list.
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Coffee makers can get expensive, so it's always a good idea to scout out a low price in the sales. De'Longhi, Philips and Cuisinart are offering some small savings in the winter sales.
The quick list
This was the highest scorer in my tests; I rated it 5 stars. The Cuisinart blends freshly ground coffee with single-serve speed. The coffee quality is excellent and it’s easy to use. Ideal for small apartments and small budgets.
You won't get better drip coffee than this. It can brew everything from one cup to a twelve-cup carafe. The only thing it can't do is make espressos.
True to its name, this makes professional coffees. It has over 30 different grind settings and a pre-infuse function too. You'll feel like a barista – it can get a little noisy.
With over 52 coffee options at the touch of a button, the Eletta Explore delivers delicious, freshly ground coffee. Perfect for lattes and cappuccino lovers. It doesn't get better, but it's expensive though.
This looks the part of a complicated espresso machine, but it's really easy to use. It makes fresh, intense coffee without much human-interference. Just start saving space and money for it now.
The TikTok famous Casabrews is great if you put value above everything else. It comes with an extensive range of accessories and can make tasty coffee. However, the budget price tag shows itself with the inconsistent extraction times and plastic finishes.
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Laura is our eCommerce editor. As a fully qualified barista, she's our expert in all things coffee and has tested fifty of the best coffee makers on the market. She has also interviewed Q-Graders and world-leading experts in the coffee industry, so has an intimate knowledge of all things coffee. She took all the models on this list to the test kitchen for rigorous reviewing.
The best overall coffee maker with an integrated grinder
The Cuisinart Grind & Brew Single-Serve Coffee Maker is the most used model in our test kitchen. Naturally, we have lots of coffee makers on offer, including Nespressos and Keurigs, but the one that all of our team reach for is the Cuisinart. Once you know more about it, you'll understand why.
The Cuisinart isn't quite like any other model out there, which is coincidentally why it's one of the best single-serve coffee makers on the market. It approaches speedy, pod coffee a little differently. Using the integrated grinder and filter baskets, you get to drink fresh coffee flavors in the time that it takes to make a single-serve coffee.
I have to stop myself short of recommending this to every and any filter coffee or single-serve drinker because the flavors are fantastic. Aesthetically and logistically this would suit a range of homes, including ones which are short on space – and it's priced around $200 which is relatively affordable.
It won't win for latte or cappuccino lovers, since there's no milk steamer (look at the De'longhi model on this list if that's your taste). If anything, I think this is better for smaller households. The single-serve capsules will only make one coffee at a time. In big households, you could end up with a coffee maker queue. It also doesn’t have a warming plate or any presets, so you have to drink straight away.
However, I’m being picky because it’s my job. If I made this purchase, I would be extremely pleased with myself.
You can find more detail in my Cuisinart Grind and Brew review.
The best drip coffee maker with an integrated grinder
There are very few filter coffee makers which offer integrated grinding, so I was intrigued to hear about Breville's Grind Control Coffee Maker. I was even more interested after hearing reports that that this makes delicious cups of coffee, too.
It features a conical burr – basically the VIP of coffee grinders, which crushes beans with precision, creating a consistent grind every coffee geek dreams of. I was also thrilled by how quiet this was (relative to blade grinders) and, whilst six different grind settings might not sound like much, they're plenty for the average drip coffee drinker.
The spacious bean hopper can store half a pound of coffee beans, so you won't be re-filling too often. Combined with a twelve-cup carafe, this can cater to the whole family. Most importantly, the coffee speaks for itself. It's much fresher than in almost any other drip coffee maker, so it's much fresh, more complex flavor.
Whilst Breville's Grind Control's stainless steel finish is on the functional side of chic, it's compact, and would easily sit on most kitchen countertops. I saw some reviewer images of the Grind Control placed neatly in various homes and it actually looked better than I expected.
Price-wise, this looks expensive compared to other drip coffee makers, but if you add the cost of a good grinder onto any basic espresso machine, you'll end up at a similar price point to this. However, while the coffee is gorgeous, we found that the carafe doesn't pour perfectly every time. What's more, as a drip coffee maker, however, you're stuck with drip coffee. You won't be able to brew an espresso; this can only serve one to twelve cups. That's why this only has an 80% score, where others in this guide have 90 or even 100%. If you just want fresh-ground drip coffee, it doesn't get better than this. For more involved espressos and milky coffees like lattes, you'll need to keep reading.
There's more information in our full Breville Grind Control review.
The best espresso machine with an integrated grinder
Breville's Barista Pro offers the most granular details when it comes to grinding. Equipped with 30 different settings, it's made for those with the most sensitive palettes. I think thirty settings is excessive for most people, but when you're making espresso, the flavors are so sensitive to change that each different grind setting makes a big difference.
When I tested this, I was impressed with almost every aspect of the Barista Pro. It lives up to its name, acting like a live-in barista, delivering professional results. It's quick to work and has enough capacity to serve up coffee for all the family, all week long. There’s also a low pressure pre-infuse setting to take the acidic edge off your espressos as well dose control and digital temperature settings. It has granular, precise control for those who are already coffee masters, but simpler, more automatic options for those who are pushed for time or learning the basics.
But while I adore every aspect of the coffee and design involved in this coffee maker, there are a few things to bear in mind. The first is that it's huge, so you need to have a coffee bar to devote to it or else make plenty of room on your countertop. It's unavoidably expensive, so won't work if you're on a budget. What's more, it's overkill if you aren't obsessed with pulling the perfect shot of espresso. If you just want good, fresh ground coffee without fuss, this might be a step too far.
There's more detail in my Breville Barista Pro review.
Best coffee maker with grinder for lattes
I don't know how De'Longhi do it, but their grinders are some of the quietest that I've used. The Eletta has the capacity to make really complex coffee without waking up the whole house. Plus, the simple controls will make you think the whole complicated brewing, steaming, and frothing was light work, when the same stack of specific coffee orders would have most baristas sweating.
Whilst a range of thirteen different grind settings might not sound like much, it’s more than enough to cater to a range of coffee drinkers. You can adjust them manually or use the screen to select different strengths and flavor profiles that you want in your coffee. The smart technology will remember your preferences for the next time you drink coffee, so you can tailor every different coffee to suit your tastes exactly.
I'm not exaggerating when I say 'every different coffee'. This can make over 52 different types of coffee, including the creamiest lattes, cappuccinos, cold brew and iced drinks. All you have to do is tap on your order and the Eletta Explore does the rest.
Even when I requested a decaf, almond milk iced latte, the Eletta delivered up a delicious glass of smooth and silky coffee. For someone who thrives off choice, the menu is a dream come true. Less decisive people might be left stressed rather than impressed by the extensive menu.
The only reason this isn't at the top of the buying guide is the price tag. The luxurious offering comes at a cost. If you're not buying the Eletta Explore in the Black Friday sales, it will cost you over $1,500. If that's within your budget, it's more than worth it, but for most people reading this it's a very steep sum.
There's more information in my De'Longhi Eletta Explore review.
The best luxury coffee maker with an integrated grinder
The bottom line
🔎 De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro: Whilst this has the capacity to get geeky, it's fitted out with plenty of safeguards for coffee novices. It's a luxurious model, but it comes with a price tag to match it
If you want a coffee maker that gets people talking, it's this. La Specialista Maestro strikes a stunning silhouette on the countertop. It's made to be admired.
As far as coffee makers go, this delivers the brains as well as the beauty. It looks technical, with all the dials and gauges, but it's actually really smart. De'Longhi has packed this with fool-proof features, ranging from a smart tamp to a settings menu, both which will help any beginners make coffee like a world-leading barista.
La Specialista Maestro's stainless steel, conical burr grinder offers a range of eight different settings. This might not sound like much, but the menu of brewing styles, alongside an adjustable temperature range means that you'll be able to make coffees to suit the tastes of all the household, no matter how diverse.
Whilst I love the aesthetics of La Specialista Maestro, you’ll need to set this in one spot and keep it there; it’s big and incredibly heavy. Aside from the space it demands in the countertop, this will also cost you considerably too. As a dedicated coffee drinker, I would stretch for it, but those on a budget might be satisfied with the Casabrews 5700, for example. The Casabrews doesn't taste as good and lacks some of the bells and whistles, but it would save you $1000.
There's more information in my De'Longhi La Specialista Maestro review.