Best Single Cup Coffee Makers with Grinder

Even the most casual coffee drinkers appreciate good quality coffee, especially one made effortlessly at home. If a single cup of morning coffee is all you need for the rest of the day—that’s completely valid but it also doesn’t mean you have to settle for the fastest option and, most likely, not a very good one.

At this point, it’s common knowledge that freshly ground beans are certain to improve the taste of the coffee. When freshly ground beans are then immediately brewed, the original flavor of the coffee is carefully-preserved and even enhanced, while the aroma comes off as more intricate and richly-textured.

So if you don’t plan on brewing a whole ton of coffee every hour but still want your one-cup or even four-cup pot to be filled with a truly refined drink, then a single cup coffee maker with a grinder will work ideally for your unassuming needs.

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List of Top Single Cup Coffee Makers With Grinder

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Photo	Product	Water tank capacity	Grinder capacity	Details
	Cuisinart DGB-550BKP1	60 oz	7 oz	View on Amazon
	Mr. Coffee BVMC-SCGB200	16 oz	4 oz	View on Amazon
	Cuisinart DCC-3000	64 oz	2.5 oz	View on Amazon
	Breville BDC650BSS	60 oz	8 oz	View on Amazon

How to Choose a Good Single Cup Coffee Maker?

As is the case with most kitchen appliances, the first thing to establish even before you can begin your search is the available budget:

• Most mid-range drip coffee machines with grinders are pretty reasonably-priced, typically falling in the $50-150 price category. More elite coffee makers of the same type use more reliable materials and produce better-tasting coffee, so naturally they may cost you double, usually somewhere between $180-400 and up.

Since there aren’t many options of single cup coffee makers that also have their own integrated grinders—instead manufacturers either offer grinder-less single-serve mini-brewers or add the single-cup function to larger drip coffee makers—it is particularly important to pay attention to the capacity of each coffee machine:

• More often than now, mid-range coffee makers with grinders are designed to produce sufficient batches of coffee in one cycle—usually between 40 and 60 ounces. On the other hand, true single cup coffee makers with grinders normally hold between 16 and 20 ounces.

• If you routinely drink only one or two cups of coffee every day but still want to have the backup option that the coffee pot provides, then you will probably be happy with any mid-tier model that includes a 10-cup or 12-cup carafe.

• Those who don’t need more than a couple of cups a day can go ahead and buy a smaller 16-ounce coffee maker with a permanent grinder and various travel mug options.

Now normally, the type of coffee grinder would play a significant role in your selection process, but this price-range is not exactly versatile when it comes to grinder options. That being said, there is still some room left for choice:

• Built-in blade grinders: tend to be cheaper but produce less flavorful grounds.
• Built-in stainless steel burr grinders: more expensive than the blade option but cheaper than ceramic burr grinders; produce tastier and more aromatic grounds.
• Separate grinders: purchased alongside the coffee maker; can be more efficient in terms of cleaning and give you more control over the brewing process.

Other important factors to consider when choosing a coffee maker with grinder include:

• Compatibility with pre-ground coffee (bean hopper/grinder chamber support store-bought grounds)
• Water and coffee filtration (reusable or paper coffee filters)
• Operational noise levels (all grinders are loud, but models with faster grinders will be loud for shorter periods of time)
• Programmable features: coffee strength, auto brew, auto shut off, cleaning
• Easy maintenance (removable machine parts for fast cleaning in the sink or dishwasher, replaceable components and their availability)

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Review of the Best Single Cup Coffee Makers with Grinder

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Cuisinart DGB-550BKP1

One of the more capable Cuisinart coffee makers of this line, Cuisinart Grind & Brew provides a fully-automated brewing process that utilizes fresh grounds straight from the machine’s built-in grinder and keeps the aromatic coffee warm in its matching 12-cup carafe.

The DGB-550BKP1 falls somewhere in the middle of the brand’s line of drip coffee makers in terms of capacity, offering up to twelve 5-ounce cups of coffee in one brewing session.

Supported by a 60-ounce water tank with charcoal water filter and detachable glass carafe of the same size, the coffee maker is capable of long-term coffee supply throughout morning and lunch since it only needs to be filled once to produce a whole pot of fresh brew.

However, those looking only for single cup portions can choose the fast batch feature that brews between one and four cups of coffee per cycle.

The integrated grinder can hold up to 7 ounces of whole beans per brew or 8 ounces of grounds when used in the pre-ground coffee setting. It’s easy to choose between two coffee settings with the grind off control button that deactivates the grinder and uses it as a basket for ground powder.

Inside the grinder, you will find a gold-tone filter that keeps the grounds out of your drinkware. The washable filter can catch the smallest particles, making the taste of your coffee more pleasant but without removing the original flavor of the beans or grounds.

The Grind & Brew’s comprehensible push-button controls let you choose brew size and coffee type, program delay start for the next 24 hours, pause the brewing process to have a quick cup of coffee in between, and set up the digital timer.

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Mr. Coffee BVMC-SCGB200

As a traditional single-cup coffee maker, Mr. Coffee BVMC-SCGB200 is more compact than single-serve coffee machines and, unlike most single-serve capsule models, incorporates a permanent whole bean grinder that delivers freshly-processed coffee straight into the cup.

The fact that this fairly simplistic and affordable coffee maker comes with its own 4-ounce grinder significantly impacts the flavor of the brew regardless of the roast or brand of your preferred beans.

By treating the ground beans with hot water and feeding the infusion directly into the mug, the BVMC-SCGB200 is able to preserve the original aroma of the coffee without unnecessarily complicating the process.

Whole beans aren’t your only brewing option, however—the coffee maker also takes pre-ground coffee. Grounds go inside the reusable filter which is then placed inside the grinder, so the machine is able to filter out the soaked grounds and dregs. The filter can be removed for cleaning in the dishwasher after each brew.

Choosing between the brewing options is also not a problem thanks to the responsive controls placed within easy reach on the right side of the coffee maker.

For optimal brewing, it’s best to measure the amount of coffee in relation to the intended cup size. For example, an 8-ounce cup should have a brew with 4 tablespoons of coffee, and a 16-ounce mug is best made with 6 tablespoons. 

A tall 16-ounce stainless steel travel mug is also included in the coffee machine’s kit, so you can take your morning coffee to work and save more time every morning.

Generally, any 16-ounce can fit atop the adjustable cup platform, though you might want to check the height of tall drinkware you are planning on using. The cup stand also features a drip tray for minimizing the mess in your kitchen.

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Cuisinart DCC-3000

With its large water tank and efficient delivery system, Cuisinart’s Coffee-on-Demand DCC-3000 is perhaps one of the best budget models for casual coffee drinkers. As an automatic coffee maker in the under-$100 range, the machine strikes a good balance of brewing quality and general affordability.

Although designed to dispense coffee in single-cup portions, the DCC-3000 can actually brew 12 cups worth of coffee in one cycle and simply dispense it on demand. 

Able to fit around 60 ounces (64 ounces at the max level), the removable double-walled reservoir supplies enough water for a full-day supply of coffee that can be accessed whenever you may need a refill of your cup or mug. 

In order to achieve the optimal balance between coffee and hot water, the heating element reaches the brewing temperature of 195°-205°F in under five minutes, sometimes six minutes if the tank is filled to the max. This way the infusion comes out strong but not overly bitter or burned.

Other efficiency features include the machine’s built-in gold-tone filter that holds off coffee grounds during the infusion process as well as the charcoal water filter aimed at purifying hard water and removing any heavy elements from its composition.

Since it’s a single-cup model, it allows you to pour one coffee portion at a time in regular 5-ounce cup measures, though you can double it if you are using mugs or large drinkware.

Moreover, the machine features a unique Coffee Gauge™ on its front panel to show you how much coffee is left in the tank, so you will be able to plan another brew cycle in time.

There is also an option to brew coffee in smaller 1-4 cup batches—a useful feature to have when you don’t have much time in the mornings and need your coffee to be delivered faster. 

Front-facing controls allow you to program the brew 24 hours ahead, select automatic shut off and cleaning functions, choose the size of the batch, and set up the digital clock.

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Breville BDC650BSS

One of the more expensive coffee machines on the list, the Breville Grind Control combines top performance technologies with high-quality materials into one compact package that manages to incorporate a spacious multi-mode grinder and keep the weight of the appliance just under 16 pounds.

Powered by the 1100-watt boiler, the Grind Control’s is able to ensure consistent brewing temperatures thanks to its precise Prebrew Temp Control system that preserves optimal temperatures while circulating the water through each step of the coffee-making process.

This model takes both whole beans and ready coffee grounds and, regardless of the coffee type, delivers between 5 ounces (or one cup) and 60 ounces of coffee in a single cycle—depending on how large you program any given batch.

The coffee is loaded into the bean hopper and, once it’s turned into grounds, directed into the brewing compartment that houses a classic gold-tone filter which is also washable and reusable.

The bean hopper can take 8 ounces of coffee beans in one go, allowing you to lock it firmly in place while still giving room for taking out or adding the beans or accessing the burrs. Dedicated grinder adjustment knobs let you choose among 6 fineness settings for the grinding process depending on the coffee roast.

The 60-ounce water reservoir supplies enough hot water to brew 12 regular cups in one cycle. For large batches, the machine is supplied with its own 12-cup carafe with double walls and stainless steel body.

For smaller batches, such as one-cup or double portions, the coffee maker automatically employs a unique steep-and-release technology designed to submerge the coffee in hot water for a few minutes before releasing the fresh brew in one go directly into your mug or pot.

The machine’s top controls allow you to choose between 8 brew strength settings, program automatic grind and brew start, regulate pre-brew water temperature, and monitor various stats on the backlit LCD screen such as water levels, preparation time (grinding and brewing), grind size and brew strength, current water levels, time, and more.

Though the cost of this model is considerably higher than the rest of the coffee makers on the list, the sheer versatility of Breville’s grinder settings and adjustable clearance is worth the investment, particularly if you want your homemade drip-style coffee to be as aromatic and tasty as possible.

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