Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill
The Cuisinart DBM-8 is ideal for coffee enthusiasts seeking consistency in grind size without the expense of a commercial-grade machine. With its burr grinding mechanism, it preserves the natural coffee oils and flavors better than traditional blade grinders. It offers a grind range from ultra-fine (for espresso) to extra-coarse (for cold brew or French press). Combined with its one-touch operation and large grinding capacity (up to 32 cups), it is both practical and user-friendly.
While praised for grind uniformity and value, it is slightly noisy and requires occasional cleaning to prevent coffee residue buildup.
Product Highlights & Features
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18 Grind Settings: Adjustable grind selector from ultra-fine to extra-coarse for versatile brewing.
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One-Touch Automatic Operation: Simple power bar activation with automatic shutoff.
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Large Capacity: 8 oz. hopper and grind chamber hold enough coffee for up to 32 cups.
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Removable Components: Bean hopper and grind chamber are detachable for easy cleaning.
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Space-Saving Design: Includes cord storage and a cleaning brush to reduce countertop clutter.
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Heavy-Duty Motor: Ensures consistent grinding for home use.
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Sleek Stainless Steel Build: Modern design complements most kitchen décor.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Brand | Cuisinart |
| Model | DBM-8 Supreme Grind |
| Grind Type | Burr Mill |
| Grind Settings | 18-position grind selector |
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 8 oz (0.23 kg) |
| Grind Chamber Capacity | Holds grounds for up to 32 cups |
| Dimensions | 7.13” L x 6” W x 10.75” H |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.04 kg) |
| Wattage | 500 W |
| Material | Brushed Stainless Steel |
| Voltage | 110V (U.S. Standard) |
| Warranty | Manufacturer’s warranty (PDF) |
Final Verdict
The Cuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind is an excellent entry-level burr grinder for home coffee lovers. It offers reliable grind consistency, ease of use, and a sleek design at a very reasonable price. While it isn’t as quiet or customizable as high-end grinders, its performance for drip coffee, French press, and even espresso makes it a great value.
✅ Best for: Home users wanting fresh, flavorful coffee without the hassle.
⚠️ Not ideal for: Professional baristas or those needing ultra-precise espresso grinds.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.2/5) – A budget-friendly, dependable grinder perfect for everyday brewing.
NedRocko –
The one you want for home!
I’ve ground several pounds of coffee beans through ours. Level 1/3 cup of beans daily at the finest grind setting makes 10 cups for us. Its a bit loud, like old vacuum cleaner loud, but only takes less than 20 seconds at the 8 cup setting to grind my 1/3 cup. Over one year now, it is still going like new. I don’t store beans in the hopper but add just the amount I want to grind per day. Some light roasts are dry and can be statically charged, causing an ‘explosion’ of coffee when you open the container while others have enough moisture to stay put. I don’t clean this daily and the little moist bean dust residue seems to solve the static problem. We bought this unit for our son and it seems to look and function identically to ours. He is thrilled.
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J. FraserJ. Fraser –
Great grinder for cold brew. Not perfect but a very nice grinder for the money.
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OK, you may be asking yourself why do I need to spend this kind of money on a coffee grinder machine when I have one of those inexpensive rotary blade spice grinders? That is what I was saying initially.I used to be a huge coffee drinker and as I got older the acid began affecting me in negative ways. I tried store-bought cold brew in bottles and that seemed much better. It didn’t bother me nearly as much. So, I began a quest to brew the perfect cold brew cup at home. I spoke to baristas at Starbucks and other coffee shops on how they do it and looked up recipes and stories on the web. Cold brew is easy to make but I was not having great success. Mine was more bitter and had an acid taste. I mentioned my results to a coffee maker at Starbucks one day and he said the trick is to use the right grind and well filtered water (which I was doing, I was using RO) . So, I asked about the grind. He said get a burr grinder and set it almost to maximum course grind. That is when I decided to pull the plug and buy this grinder.Well, I love this machine. It is not perfect, but it is excellent. And if you get it on sale or with a coupon it is more than worth the money, really. I know it is hard to believe that a grinder type makes such a difference, but it does, and you WILL notice it on the first sip.The CUISINART burr coffee grinder is a quality machine. It is easy to operate, offers quality grind from fine to course. I think the settings should allow for an even courser grind, but it works for me as is. Depending on what you are drinking, espresso to cold brew, you require a different grind and Rotary blade grinders don’t get it done correctly even if you try and time it to get the right coarseness. Don’t ask me why but they don’t. You get a much more consistent grind with this. The difference in the brew quality is noticeable, honestly.What I really like about this machine is it dispenses the right amount of coffee at the right grind, once you dial in what you like you get a consistent cup like never before. All you do is pour in beans in the hopper, set the desired degree of grind and then slide the switch to the number of cups you plan to brew, then hit start. The machine runs and stops, and you’re done, you have the right amount at the right grind. Fantastic. Not too strong too weak or too bitter. Yes, you will have to experiment a little bit to get your settings to what you prefer but it will not take long and once you have it set it is a simple push of the button.Positives:• Produces a wide range of consistent grinds.• Love that it dispenses the right amount of coffee.• Reasonably priced for what it does and the quality of build• Major brand (should have decent customer support)Negatives:• Could offer a little more course setting.• A bit loud• Takes up some space on counter (pain to put away and take out)• Needs to be cleaned from time to time.Overall, I love this grinder as I am drinking my best cold brew ever right now. It is not a perfect machine, but it is close enough for me, does what I want and is a good value. I highly recommend this machine if you are a coffee lover and appreciate a quality brew. I give this item 5 stars because of the results; the machine is about 4.75 stars because it could be courser and a bit quieter. Love the grind selector and the fact it dispenses the right amount, that is really great. It works very well.3/17/24 UPDATE: Still loving this machine. No issue whatsoever. After reading some of these other reviews, you have to judge a product AND the cost for the best value and if it meets your needs. At this price, it is a very nice machine. Yes, there are more expensive commercial style machines. This is a home machine that will grind your beans for whatever you are brewing. I read some other reviews and feel some were a little biased because they had used commercial style grinders prior, and this is not as nice. Well, Bentley’s are better than Chevy’s but they both get you to where you are going safely. This is a home item, intended for intermittent use, not a commercial continuous-use machine. All that said it gives you a quality grind for whatever coffee brew method you are choosing. Also, Cuisinart is a big-name company that stands behind your purchase. If your item is defective or for some reason breaks, I am sure they will remedy the issue. Over 10,000 of these were sold just on Amazon last month! THAT says something. It’s a good deal for a home machine.5 starsThis is my honest review of this item; I hope it was helpful to you in making a purchasing decision.
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Amazon Customer –
So far, we love this grinder!
This is a fabulous product! I have always found CUISINART to be a reliable brand, so we gave this grinder a try. We have been using our burr for several months and we love it! It seems to be well-made and it is easy to use. Simply turn the top portion of the machine to select your grind preference. There is an easy slide button to select your preference of cups you want. It really is a simple design with a somewhat compact size that fits nicely on our counter. The machine is also somewhat lightweight and grinds the beans quickly. I highly recommend this products. The only negative aspect is the mess it makes. The ground beans get all over the area where the grind chamber sits.
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Jan K. –
I love my coffee grinder!
This coffee grinder works well and is easy to fill and clean, and use. Looks good on my counter and isn’t so obnoxiously loud. I’m really happy with my choice of this appliance. It makes great coffee in my coffeemaker and provides the perfect grind for my favorite coffee varieties.
E.Swope –
Best I have tried in this price range (updated 12/2013)
12/31/2013Updating again, as this has been in use (daily) for over 2 years now, outlasting both the Krups and Capresso, and its’ warranty. If I needed to replace it tomorrow I would but another as it is the best of the 3 I have used and outlasted the others by a wide margin. Thus far it has cost me roughly $10/ year vs. the $100/ year that the Krups and Capresso cost (given their limited lifetimes). I am sufficiently impressed with this and the
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(mine is black) that I have replaced most of the appliances in my kitchen with Cuisinart, and coming from a hard-nosed consumer who is not typically a brand buyer, that says something! Highly recommended as a very functional, solid and reliable piece of equipment at a great price.original review (now 2 years old) appears below———————————————————————-Now that I have been using this for close to a year, I am adding an update to note that it has continued to work flawlessly. Given that the Krups lasted less than a year, and the Capresso had intermittent problems from about that point, I can say unequivocally that this is the best of the lot! At it’s currently listed price (between $34-49 depending on seller) it also costs roughly half of what I paid for the others! If it wasn’t humming along so smoothly, I’d buy another as a back-up at this price. I am very glad I do not need to 🙂 🙂 The Cuisinart tops the others in this range not only in performance, but reliability and durability too! After a bad experience with one of their high-end blenders, this brand has completely won me back with the performance of their burr grinder and stand mixer
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Highly recommended.Full review appears below————————————————————————- I am writing this review, as this is now the third burr grinder I have purchased in as many years 🙁 My first, the Krups
Krups GVX212 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with grind and cup selection, Black and stainless steel
I purchased because of good experience with their blade grinders. It was an expensive mistake! As a grinder it was so-so, and also quite expensive ($74 at the time of purchase, here). It lasted one year (which is what made it such an expensive purchase).The second Burr grinder I bought was the Capresso
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which had received good reviews on “coffee geek” (at least, good for this price range). As at least one other reviewer noted, this is the low end for Burr grinders. The highest quality go for 4-20x the cost. In terms of functionality, the Capresso was fairly similar to the Krups. It did however, cost less and last longer.I have just been using the Cuisinart for a few weeks (and so can not comment on longevity) but I am finding the performance superior to either of the other 2: The grind is more consistent, control of the grind is better (that is, turning the knob from medium to fine gives you a corresponding change in the grind. With the other 2 the correspondence was inconsistent. This is the only 1 of the 3 which did not clog when used with fresh oily beans!Yes, there is some static cling. You’ll get that on any grinder which has a plastic collector (and I believe the only sub-$200 grinder which has a glass collector is the Bodum… which is likely next on my list if this one gives out {and I hope it doesn’t}.Contrary to what another reviewer said, uniformity of the grind is not the only or even primary reason to buy a burr grinder. Better coffee is, and that better coffee is achieved not only by getting a consistent grind of the right size, but also by using a grinder with a motor powerful enough that it will not overheat and burn the coffee, producing a bitter brew.Thus far I am very happy with the Cuisinart. It bests the other 2 burr grinders which I have owned (and it is sad that I have had to purchase 3 in 3 years!!).After a disappointing experience with their blender, this company has been winning me back little by little. I have bought 2 Cuisinart appliances this year (this and the stand mixer
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which I believe to be best in class (at least my personal experience has proven so).All that said I will just hope this holds up… but as of this writing, it is the best of the 3 in terms of performance, and the company provides the longest warranty (by just 6 months… but having had my Krups last just 1 year… well, that is significant!)
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nCiseman –
Great Burr Grinder – Extremely Acceptable Price
This is my 2nd purchase of this grinder, my last one lasted for over 10 years with minimal cleaning. I expect if I clean this one regularly, it will last even longer. If you factor in the extremely low price for a burr grinder, that meant I spent around $8 a year for the services this product supplied and the 2nd one was lower priced here on Amazon. So overall, benefits/price is 5 star.Advice for use:- Play around with the settings at first, its automatic as far as number of cups are concerned but its just an average. I find that since I like a stronger cup of coffee, I’ll grind more beans for 8 cups than the 8 cup setting, I typically set it for 10 cups for my 8 cup coffee maker. Thats for my Bonavita which is inefficient making coffee. In my old Krups, 8 cups in the grinder gave me a good 8 cups in the coffee maker that met my strength goals. Also, play around with the grind courseness settings, I found that slightly less than medium works well for my drip maker, but that won’t ring true for every coffee making style or pot.Pros:- Fast- Good, even grind that preserves the oils without excess heat- Lots of variables, you can adjust the courseness from extremely fine to very course so it should work with any type of coffee maker. I use mine mostly with my Bonavita drip coffee maker now and my Krups before. I’ve also used it with my espresso maker with perfect results.- Bean bin hold at least 1/2 a pound of coffee, more than enough for several pots of coffee, I refill mine from my ceramic, sealed container as needed.- Grind bin is big enough for all coffee pots I’ve used from 12 cup Krups to 8 cup Bonavita- Extremely reasonable price ~$50 vs $150 for similar grinders- This is a burr grinder, steel or ceramic burrs and disks (they are a flat grey color, so not sure if metal or ceramic, but definitely not plastic.- My last one lasted for over 10 years, so I have high expectations for this one tooCons:- Loud, but I don’t have another burr grinder to compare it to. Not a factor most mornings, since the kids and adults all have to get up around the same time. On mornings that I’m making coffee extra early, I might grind the night before. FYI, while its grinding, I nearly always think of the scene from the Billy Crystal movie City Slickers where they decide to treat themselves to some fresh espresso and cause a stampede – if you haven’t seen it, definitely find it and watch.- Plastic grind bin does have a static cling. Unlike some reviewers, I don’t find it excessive and It doesn’t spray grinds all over the counter, so this might be a factor of your environment i.e. humidity, counter type, electrical outlet or even the clothes your wearing that day. This does cause some grind dust build-up on the inside of the grind bin – I simply give it a couple of strong taps while the lid is still on to shake them down before I open and pour into the filter. I think a glass grind bin would probably help here. (as an extra, we have found the bean dust build up makes for great espresso cookies).- Needs cleaning, since it is not static free, you will have to clean it infrequently – not every time you use it though, so it totally depends on your usage. I use mine every day for a pot of coffee and clean the grind receptacle as needed every few weeks and the main grinder every few months. Cleaning is not that hard and its relatively easy to take apart. BTW, I never cleaned the one dbm8 I owned before and it lasted for 10 years or more – in addition, after it died I took it apart to see if it was coffee grinds that did it in or something else. What I found was darkened circuit board around a particular capacitor, so electrical failure got it in the end.Overall I think you get a great buy for the quality, resulting grind and price. There are better grinders out there, for twice or quadruple the price of the Cuisinart dbm8, but why get one that is close in price and gives you only slightly better results. For me, this grinder works great and I expect years of satisfactory service from it just like its predecessor.
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D. Russ –
Fresh Coffee Every Morning – Love This Grinder!
I’m so glad I purchased this Cuisinart Coffee Grinder! It’s made a noticeable difference in the flavor and freshness of my coffee. The grind is consistent every time, and I really appreciate the range of settings—it works perfectly whether I’m brewing with a drip machine, French press, or espresso maker.It’s easy to use, doesn’t make a huge mess, and the removable grind chamber makes cleanup quick and simple. I also love the sleek, compact design—it fits nicely on my counter without taking up too much space.If you’re looking for a reliable, affordable grinder that gets the job done and delivers great results, this is it. Highly recommend for any coffee lover!
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KathyKathy –
es una excelente opción. Simple, funcional y hecho para durar.
☕️ “El aroma empieza aquí: molido fresco para café de verdad” ⚙️ Lo que más me gustó es que tiene ajuste de grosor, así que puedo elegir entre molido fino para espresso o más grueso para prensa francesa. El resultado es uniforme y preciso.
Francisco Corral –
Consistent Grind and Great for Daily Use!
I’ve been using the CUISINART Electric Burr Coffee Grinder for a while now, and it’s been amazing for my daily coffee routine. The grind consistency is great—way better than blade grinders—and it really makes a difference in the flavor of my coffee, especially for pour-over and espresso.
Diane –
Exelente para los amantes del café recién molido
Llevo varios meses usando este molino de café eléctrico y la verdad es que ha superado mis expectativas. Es compacto, fácil de usar y muele los granos en segundos. Me encanta que puedo elegir el grosor del molido dependiendo de si voy a usar cafetera de filtro o prensa francesa.