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title: "BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker With Grinder, Brushed Stainless Steel, Thermal Carafe"
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# Brew 1-12 cups Thermal carafe keeps coffee hot 12 grind size settings BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker With Grinder, Brushed Stainless Steel, Thermal Carafe

**Brand:** breville
**Price:** € 1079.49
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your morning ritual with barista-level precision at home!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker With Grinder, Brushed Stainless Steel, Thermal Carafe by breville
- **How much does it cost?** € 1079.49 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/15213215-bdc650bss-grind-control-coffee-maker-with-grinder-brushed-stainless-steel)

## Best For

- breville enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted breville brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Grind Control:** Customize grind size and strength for your perfect cup every time.
- • **Smart Maintenance Alerts:** Built-in cleaning reminders and easy-to-clean design keep your machine performing at its best.
- • **Versatile Brewing Options:** Brew directly into carafe, tall cup, or travel mug—coffee your way.
- • **Steep and Release Technology:** Unlocks full flavor and essential oils for a rich, balanced brew.
- • **Thermal Stainless Steel Carafe:** Keeps coffee hot for hours without sacrificing taste or quality.

## Overview

The Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control is a fully automatic drip coffee maker with an integrated adjustable burr grinder offering 8 strength and multiple grind size settings. Featuring Steep and Release technology, it brews rich, balanced coffee directly into a thermal stainless steel carafe, tall cup, or travel mug. Designed for coffee enthusiasts who demand freshness and customization, it supports 1 to 12 cup brewing with smart maintenance alerts and a sleek brushed stainless steel finish.

## Description

Breville Grind Control Coffee Machine BDC650BSS, Brushed Stainless Steel

Review: So, yeah, I, talk to my coffee brewer... - UPDATE: Year 8... RIP to my Breville Grind Control Coffee Brewer which lasted 7 years, 10 months. Honestly I'd have been happy had it lasted 2 years when I first bought it considering I was going through 3-4 brewers per year for a few years prior to buying the Grind Control. The machine technically still worked when I retired it due to a tank leakage I'd neglected to acknowledge that led to a rust build-up on the bottom of the unit. More rust than I wanted to deal with removing. Also, it was looking rather worn after producing so many cups of coffee over so many years. In the nearly 8 years of using the Grind Control I also started drinking and making different coffee brew methods such as French Press, Moka, Pour Over and Espresso. With all those options I afforded myself the time to research and read reviews on other automatic coffee brewers before buying another machine. Nothing seemed to compare to the Grind Control features wise though. So I read the reviews here as well. Not sure where all the hate directed towards this machine comes from. So. Some people overstate how difficult the cleanup is. Cleaning the Grind Control is similar to cleaning an espresso machine. If you want good coffee but feel like maintaining a machine is to complicated, it's probably best to buy your coffee somewhere. You can start cleaning the Grind Control as soon as the grinder stops moving - just unlock it, remove the hopper and as many beans as needed to be able to remove the grinder, remove the rest ov the beans and clean this area with a brush during the brewing cycle. Use a pipe cleaner to clear the 3 holes in both the top and bottom grinder sections. Once your coffee is ready, take a sip or two then put it on a warming plate while you take a few minutes to brush the grinding chute clean and wipe the entire machine clean with a damp microfiber cloth and wash the filter basket and all removable parts. Pat dry the spout where the water flows into the basket, just above the grinding chute as well since this area can acquire a mineral build-up that can affect the taste of your brew. After a few months of research and having no coffee from a drip machine, I bought my second Breville Grind Control 8 years and 2 months after the first. I've been using it for a month now and I've certainly missed this coffee. I'm maintaining the new machine better after each use than I did - some of the steps I listed I didn't do before. The only time I ever disassembled the grinder mechanism on the first machine was during the descaling process. I do use very dark beans though, and since I've grown accustomed to deep cleaning an espresso machine after regular use, I've noticed details about cleaning this machine I neglected before that when done regularly, produce a better brew. Also with this new machine, I only use the included basket instead of paper filters. This method delivers a brew consistency closer to a French Press, which is sort of what the Grind Control is - an electric French Press... ... ... ... End of Year 8 Update... ... .... UPDATE: FIVE (5) Years Later... I Still use this machine daily, usually for at least 2 single serve cups of various size, depending on the mug I'm using that day. Occasionally I'll brew a pot, either when I have guests, or the day after I run the Decalcification cycle, which I just ran today. The machine has a censor that tells when to clean, but rather than waiting, I prefer to clean every 6 weeks. In addition to the brush provided, I use a bamboo picnic knife to scrape inside of the chute to remove more grinds. Compressed Air is useful as well when doing a deep clean of the machine which I do twice a year ((OUTSIDE)). With the hopper removed (and excess beans) I spray the compressed air through the chute and the grinder (top half removed). Vinegar-soaked paper towels help remove ground coffee built up around the grinder and in the chute. Allow to air-dry, and reassemble. ...(End of 5 Year UPDATE)... The Breville Grind control is the best product with an electric cord I have ever purchased. I first saw it at the mall, and upon inspection it was clear it was designed for people who really enjoy coffee, by people who really enjoy coffee. The display model was the only one in stock, and the next store did not have it either. I logged onto desertcart when I got home, and 4 days later it arrived. The next morning, just over 2 weeks before my 42nd birthday, I tasted the coffee I always wanted but never was attainable. The ability to brew as few as one to as many as 12 cups is awesome. Before work I only have time for one cup, usually 350 ml. On days off I fill the entire carafe, and after more than 3 hours, the last mug is still a very drinkable and tasty temperature. For a single cup, which I enjoy black, I use strength setting 8 (strongest), and grind setting 1 (finest). For a carafe I use 3 on the grind setting. For after work, I found it quite easy to make an even stronger brew by starting the machine just long enough to grind beans for a 295 ml cup. Stop, open and close the brew basket door, adjust the grind for 235 ml cup, and within a few minutes I have a great base for whatever espresso type drink I have attempted to make. I purchased a separate milk frothing/steaming machine, so now when I visit the local Coffee House it is only to buy beans. Clean up is easy. Barely 2 minutes of rinsing and wiping. The longer it sits, the tougher it is to wipe the release disk, but I've not been so lazy yet that it has been bothersome. This past weekend I performed the descale process for the first time. It was simple and the machine is programmed to allow plenty of deep cleaning time. The previous brewer I owned was a single cup grind and brew system. It made a decent cup of coffee, but was no where near as hot or good. Clean up was tougher as the actual grinders had to be rinsed and dried after each cup. After a few months, the pressure point on the lid of the grinder popped off, cracking the lid. I made it work for a few weeks until I found the Breville Grind Control. Honestly, the coffee is so tasty I actually thank the machine as soon as the brew process is complete. The only downside? I work at a Diner and usually allow myself whatever coffee I can manage to sip until 10 a.m. I just can't taste it anymore. It tastes vaguely like that sip of decaf I mistakenly had a couple years ago, and as such, leaves me asking, why? Why would anyone drink this? Well, I for one, am currently devising an iced coffee recipe for my Grind Control so I will no longer have to. I paid full price for my Breville Grind Control, and have neither requested nor received compensation for my honest review. It has had no performance issues so far and I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. The photos are of a latte macchiato, from start, to beginning of the end, made using the Grind Control and separate frothing machine. If you need a new coffee brewer and you really enjoy coffee, this is the machine you need.
Review: Makes good coffee but understand it's limitations - DOWNGRADED TO JUNK - Right after I posted my 3 star review (below), the unit developed an entirely new problem. It stopped grinding beans. As in, altogether just refused to grind them. When you hit the start button, the grinder still makes noise and appears to spin, but nothing happens. I'm past the desertcart return window (purchased in January), so I'll have to see what remedy Breville will offer via their warranty. Save your $240. This thing is a piece of junk. ******* I really wanted to love this. I am a sucker for both fresh brewed coffee and for appliances that make life easier. This seemed like it might deliver both, but it's mildly disappointing on both fronts. Coffee quality first. When it works properly, it does indeed brew a nice cup of coffee. I'm not sure it's any better than my Cuisinart Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Glass Carafe with Stainless Steel Handle Programmable Coffeemaker, Silver using beans ground up in a standard burr grinder KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder with Stainless Steel Blades, 3-Ounce, Black , which all in costs less than $100, but it's good coffee. Appliance issues next. Notice I said "when it works properly" above. I'd say 1 out of 10 times I use it, for whatever reason the coffee grounds don't make it from the grinder into the filter. Sometimes this is because the beans get a little hung up in the storage unit and don't make it down into the grinder. Sometimes this is because old grounds tend to get stuck and clog up the entryway to the filter area (you need to wash this out every 2 or 3 uses at a minimum.) But when you go to pour a cup of strong coffee and it comes out as brown water and you have to start over, it's pretty frustrating. I find the size of both the bean storage area and the water reservoir a little disappointing. You'll burn thru the entire bean supply with 2 full pots of coffee and the Breville definition of a cup of coffee is pretty small. I have to set it to 4 cups to fill my 20oz travel cup. What Breville calls a full pot (12 cups) is probably 8 to 10 on most other coffee makers. My biggest gripe about this coffee maker is that it lacks a heating element in the base plate to keep the pot warm. A big part of the reason I wanted this was the ability to set it to brew at 6AM and come downstairs to hot coffee somewhere between say 6:30AM and 8:30AM. If you go to drink it 30 to 60 minutes after it's been brewed, it's not very hot. Which means microwaving it. It seems odd to have to microwave "fresh" coffee. The stainless steel carafe is supposed to keep the coffee warmer (and no doubt it does keep it warmer than glass.) And Breville suggests you run the pot under hot water before you brew to help it retain heat. Since convenience was a big part of the draw to this machine in the first place, having to pre-heat the pot sort of obviates one of the main reasons I bought it. As an aside, I also dislike that you can't see how much coffee is in the pot because of the stainless steel. Also, while it's not difficult to pour coffee out of the pot, the design of the pot + lid means you really have to tip it at a very steep angle to get the coffee into your cup, which is annoying. That's a lot of criticism thus far. There are some nice features to this unit. The controls are very nice and easy to use. You can fill the entire water reservoir but then set it to the number of cups you want, which is a nice feature. You can also control the strength of the coffee on a scale of 1 to 8, and that feature works quite nicely. The machine heats the water very quickly when you start it. You can get a fresh pot of 4 cups (~20oz) in about 5 minutes. And I guess that's really the point of this machine. It is designed to give the serious coffee drinker a very fresh pot in a short amount of time without the fuss of the bean grinder. It does that quite well and as long as you are fastidious about cleaning the entire filter apparatus (not just eh permanent filter itself) and keeping the grinder well stocked and free of bean debris. One note on customer service. After I had unpacked and set up the machine I realized that the plastic handle on the carafe was totally shattered. desertcart nicely offered an immediate replacement of the entire machine but by that point the packaging was already in the trash. We settled (after a bit of a lengthy online chat) on them giving me a $40 credit towards a new carafe. Only problem is, desertcart does not carry a replacement carafe at this point. I then contacted Breville directly and they very nicely and quickly shipped me a replacement carafe, no charge. So I'll give desertcart an A- for service on this and Breville an A+. This machine has some nice features and makes good coffee as long as you keep it maintained. For me, at this price point, I expected more and would not wholeheartedly recommend it given its limitations.

## Features

- The Breville Grind Control coffee maker creates third wave specialty coffee by capturing freshness and essential oils from beans by grinding before you brew with Steep and Release technology; Brew beverage directly into a carafe, tall cup or travel mug
- INTEGRATED AND ADJUSTABLE GRINDER: Adjust the coffee grinder output to suit any bean from anywhere and customize the grind size to suit your taste; Breville's coffee maker with grinder built in makes brewing your preferred cup of coffee a simple process
- Receive 2 free bags of specialty coffee when you purchase and register any Breville coffee machine; T and Cs apply
- STEEP AND RELEASE TECHNOLOGY: Brew your coffee directly into a large carafe, tall cup or travel mug with equal balance and flavor profile; Versatile drip coffee maker delivers a delicious cup each time
- INCLUDED ACCESSORIES: Gold Tone Filter, 12 Cup Dual Wall Stainless Steel Thermal Carafe and Cleaning Brush
- BEAN HOPPER CAPACITY: 1/2lb; Water Tank Capacity: 60 oz/12 cup
- SETTINGS: 8 strength settings or choose pre-ground coffee option to brew coffee just the way you like it
- WARRANTY: 1 Year Limited Product Warranty; Power: 1100 Watts; Voltage: 110 to 120 Volts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00VGGVQCI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #48,112 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #67 in Coffee Machines |
| Brand | Breville |
| Brand Name | Breville |
| Capacity | 3.8 Pounds |
| Coffee Input Type | whole beans, pre-ground |
| Coffee Maker Type | Drip Coffee Machine |
| Color | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 3.5 out of 5 stars 6,499 Reviews |
| Exterior Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Filter Type | Reusable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00021614054982 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | Filter |
| Is the item dishwasher safe? | No |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.5"D x 12.5"W x 16.3"H |
| Item Type Name | Coffee Maker With Grinder, Thermal Carafe |
| Item Weight | 16.09 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Breville |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | BDC650BSS |
| Model Number | BDC650BSSUSC |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Fully Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Integrated Coffee Grinder, Jug, Programmable, Thermal, Timer |
| Part Number | BDC650BSS |
| Power Source | Electricity |
| Product Dimensions | 8.5"D x 12.5"W x 16.3"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home Brewing |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Special Feature | Integrated Coffee Grinder , Jug, Programmable, Thermal, Timer |
| Specific Uses For Product | Espresso |
| Style | Modern |
| UPC | 021614054982 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 120.0 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| Wattage | 1100 watts |
| coffee_filter_size | #4 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Breville
- **Capacity:** 3.8 Pounds
- **Color:** Silver
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.5"D x 12.5"W x 16.3"H
- **Special Feature:** Integrated Coffee Grinder, Jug, Programmable, Thermal, Timer

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How does one change the display from ml to oz?  single cup brewing is listed in ml.  tia**
A: For the Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control, switch from milliliters to ounces by simply pressing and holding the 2 middle button knobs, CUP and STRENGTH, this will switch the default setting to the appropriate selection between ounces and milliliters.

**Q: Are you really saying to use tap water and not water from our reverse osmosis system in the pot?**
A: Reverse osmosis water makes terrible tasting coffee. We "remineralize" our R/O water to between 60-75ppm. This is what major national coffee chains do. If you have an R/O system it easy to add a 
re-mineralization cartridge and monitor. The cartridge will last several years. You're instahot machines , ice makers and coffee makers will work better with remineralized R/O water.

**Q: Can you brew with ground coffee or do you have to start with whole beans each time?**
A: The BDC650BSS Grind Control™ features a 'Pre-Ground' mode which bypasses the grinder so that pre-ground coffee can be used within the gold tone or a paper filter.

**Q: How does this model differ from the older model and are the parts and carafe interchangeable?**
A: The only difference is that you can adjust the coarseness of the grind. The carafe is interchangeable with the last model.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So, yeah, I, talk to my coffee brewer...
*by T***E on February 19, 2016*

UPDATE: Year 8... RIP to my Breville Grind Control Coffee Brewer which lasted 7 years, 10 months. Honestly I'd have been happy had it lasted 2 years when I first bought it considering I was going through 3-4 brewers per year for a few years prior to buying the Grind Control. The machine technically still worked when I retired it due to a tank leakage I'd neglected to acknowledge that led to a rust build-up on the bottom of the unit. More rust than I wanted to deal with removing. Also, it was looking rather worn after producing so many cups of coffee over so many years. In the nearly 8 years of using the Grind Control I also started drinking and making different coffee brew methods such as French Press, Moka, Pour Over and Espresso. With all those options I afforded myself the time to research and read reviews on other automatic coffee brewers before buying another machine. Nothing seemed to compare to the Grind Control features wise though. So I read the reviews here as well. Not sure where all the hate directed towards this machine comes from. So. Some people overstate how difficult the cleanup is. Cleaning the Grind Control is similar to cleaning an espresso machine. If you want good coffee but feel like maintaining a machine is to complicated, it's probably best to buy your coffee somewhere. You can start cleaning the Grind Control as soon as the grinder stops moving - just unlock it, remove the hopper and as many beans as needed to be able to remove the grinder, remove the rest ov the beans and clean this area with a brush during the brewing cycle. Use a pipe cleaner to clear the 3 holes in both the top and bottom grinder sections. Once your coffee is ready, take a sip or two then put it on a warming plate while you take a few minutes to brush the grinding chute clean and wipe the entire machine clean with a damp microfiber cloth and wash the filter basket and all removable parts. Pat dry the spout where the water flows into the basket, just above the grinding chute as well since this area can acquire a mineral build-up that can affect the taste of your brew. After a few months of research and having no coffee from a drip machine, I bought my second Breville Grind Control 8 years and 2 months after the first. I've been using it for a month now and I've certainly missed this coffee. I'm maintaining the new machine better after each use than I did - some of the steps I listed I didn't do before. The only time I ever disassembled the grinder mechanism on the first machine was during the descaling process. I do use very dark beans though, and since I've grown accustomed to deep cleaning an espresso machine after regular use, I've noticed details about cleaning this machine I neglected before that when done regularly, produce a better brew. Also with this new machine, I only use the included basket instead of paper filters. This method delivers a brew consistency closer to a French Press, which is sort of what the Grind Control is - an electric French Press... ... ... ... End of Year 8 Update... ... .... UPDATE: FIVE (5) Years Later... I Still use this machine daily, usually for at least 2 single serve cups of various size, depending on the mug I'm using that day. Occasionally I'll brew a pot, either when I have guests, or the day after I run the Decalcification cycle, which I just ran today. The machine has a censor that tells when to clean, but rather than waiting, I prefer to clean every 6 weeks. In addition to the brush provided, I use a bamboo picnic knife to scrape inside of the chute to remove more grinds. Compressed Air is useful as well when doing a deep clean of the machine which I do twice a year ((OUTSIDE)). With the hopper removed (and excess beans) I spray the compressed air through the chute and the grinder (top half removed). Vinegar-soaked paper towels help remove ground coffee built up around the grinder and in the chute. Allow to air-dry, and reassemble. ...(End of 5 Year UPDATE)... The Breville Grind control is the best product with an electric cord I have ever purchased. I first saw it at the mall, and upon inspection it was clear it was designed for people who really enjoy coffee, by people who really enjoy coffee. The display model was the only one in stock, and the next store did not have it either. I logged onto Amazon when I got home, and 4 days later it arrived. The next morning, just over 2 weeks before my 42nd birthday, I tasted the coffee I always wanted but never was attainable. The ability to brew as few as one to as many as 12 cups is awesome. Before work I only have time for one cup, usually 350 ml. On days off I fill the entire carafe, and after more than 3 hours, the last mug is still a very drinkable and tasty temperature. For a single cup, which I enjoy black, I use strength setting 8 (strongest), and grind setting 1 (finest). For a carafe I use 3 on the grind setting. For after work, I found it quite easy to make an even stronger brew by starting the machine just long enough to grind beans for a 295 ml cup. Stop, open and close the brew basket door, adjust the grind for 235 ml cup, and within a few minutes I have a great base for whatever espresso type drink I have attempted to make. I purchased a separate milk frothing/steaming machine, so now when I visit the local Coffee House it is only to buy beans. Clean up is easy. Barely 2 minutes of rinsing and wiping. The longer it sits, the tougher it is to wipe the release disk, but I've not been so lazy yet that it has been bothersome. This past weekend I performed the descale process for the first time. It was simple and the machine is programmed to allow plenty of deep cleaning time. The previous brewer I owned was a single cup grind and brew system. It made a decent cup of coffee, but was no where near as hot or good. Clean up was tougher as the actual grinders had to be rinsed and dried after each cup. After a few months, the pressure point on the lid of the grinder popped off, cracking the lid. I made it work for a few weeks until I found the Breville Grind Control. Honestly, the coffee is so tasty I actually thank the machine as soon as the brew process is complete. The only downside? I work at a Diner and usually allow myself whatever coffee I can manage to sip until 10 a.m. I just can't taste it anymore. It tastes vaguely like that sip of decaf I mistakenly had a couple years ago, and as such, leaves me asking, why? Why would anyone drink this? Well, I for one, am currently devising an iced coffee recipe for my Grind Control so I will no longer have to. I paid full price for my Breville Grind Control, and have neither requested nor received compensation for my honest review. It has had no performance issues so far and I am extremely satisfied with the purchase. The photos are of a latte macchiato, from start, to beginning of the end, made using the Grind Control and separate frothing machine. If you need a new coffee brewer and you really enjoy coffee, this is the machine you need.

### ⭐ Makes good coffee but understand it's limitations - DOWNGRADED TO JUNK
*by C***B on June 28, 2017*

Right after I posted my 3 star review (below), the unit developed an entirely new problem. It stopped grinding beans. As in, altogether just refused to grind them. When you hit the start button, the grinder still makes noise and appears to spin, but nothing happens. I'm past the Amazon return window (purchased in January), so I'll have to see what remedy Breville will offer via their warranty. Save your $240. This thing is a piece of junk. ******* I really wanted to love this. I am a sucker for both fresh brewed coffee and for appliances that make life easier. This seemed like it might deliver both, but it's mildly disappointing on both fronts. Coffee quality first. When it works properly, it does indeed brew a nice cup of coffee. I'm not sure it's any better than my Cuisinart Cuisinart DCC-3200 14-Cup Glass Carafe with Stainless Steel Handle Programmable Coffeemaker, Silver using beans ground up in a standard burr grinder KRUPS F203 Electric Spice and Coffee Grinder with Stainless Steel Blades, 3-Ounce, Black , which all in costs less than $100, but it's good coffee. Appliance issues next. Notice I said "when it works properly" above. I'd say 1 out of 10 times I use it, for whatever reason the coffee grounds don't make it from the grinder into the filter. Sometimes this is because the beans get a little hung up in the storage unit and don't make it down into the grinder. Sometimes this is because old grounds tend to get stuck and clog up the entryway to the filter area (you need to wash this out every 2 or 3 uses at a minimum.) But when you go to pour a cup of strong coffee and it comes out as brown water and you have to start over, it's pretty frustrating. I find the size of both the bean storage area and the water reservoir a little disappointing. You'll burn thru the entire bean supply with 2 full pots of coffee and the Breville definition of a cup of coffee is pretty small. I have to set it to 4 cups to fill my 20oz travel cup. What Breville calls a full pot (12 cups) is probably 8 to 10 on most other coffee makers. My biggest gripe about this coffee maker is that it lacks a heating element in the base plate to keep the pot warm. A big part of the reason I wanted this was the ability to set it to brew at 6AM and come downstairs to hot coffee somewhere between say 6:30AM and 8:30AM. If you go to drink it 30 to 60 minutes after it's been brewed, it's not very hot. Which means microwaving it. It seems odd to have to microwave "fresh" coffee. The stainless steel carafe is supposed to keep the coffee warmer (and no doubt it does keep it warmer than glass.) And Breville suggests you run the pot under hot water before you brew to help it retain heat. Since convenience was a big part of the draw to this machine in the first place, having to pre-heat the pot sort of obviates one of the main reasons I bought it. As an aside, I also dislike that you can't see how much coffee is in the pot because of the stainless steel. Also, while it's not difficult to pour coffee out of the pot, the design of the pot + lid means you really have to tip it at a very steep angle to get the coffee into your cup, which is annoying. That's a lot of criticism thus far. There are some nice features to this unit. The controls are very nice and easy to use. You can fill the entire water reservoir but then set it to the number of cups you want, which is a nice feature. You can also control the strength of the coffee on a scale of 1 to 8, and that feature works quite nicely. The machine heats the water very quickly when you start it. You can get a fresh pot of 4 cups (~20oz) in about 5 minutes. And I guess that's really the point of this machine. It is designed to give the serious coffee drinker a very fresh pot in a short amount of time without the fuss of the bean grinder. It does that quite well and as long as you are fastidious about cleaning the entire filter apparatus (not just eh permanent filter itself) and keeping the grinder well stocked and free of bean debris. One note on customer service. After I had unpacked and set up the machine I realized that the plastic handle on the carafe was totally shattered. Amazon nicely offered an immediate replacement of the entire machine but by that point the packaging was already in the trash. We settled (after a bit of a lengthy online chat) on them giving me a $40 credit towards a new carafe. Only problem is, Amazon does not carry a replacement carafe at this point. I then contacted Breville directly and they very nicely and quickly shipped me a replacement carafe, no charge. So I'll give Amazon an A- for service on this and Breville an A+. This machine has some nice features and makes good coffee as long as you keep it maintained. For me, at this price point, I expected more and would not wholeheartedly recommend it given its limitations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breville BDC650BSS Grind Control Coffee Maker With Grinder
*by 4***G on April 18, 2026*

UPDATED 4/20/2026, CORRECTED SOME TYPO'S I've had this Breville Grind Control for a total of 2-weeks. It's a great choice for a combo grinder/brewer. This Breville replaced a very old Capresso maker (only), which after an almost ridiculous 20 years, finally started giving me problems. I don't expect this Breville, or any coffee maker for that matter, to ever last that long again, but we're very pleased with the high quality of this machine and the brew it makes every day. It only took 1 or 2 experimental rounds to get it dialed in and making really great tasting coffee. No more guess work -- set your grind, set your strength, the number of cups, and you'll get a great cup of coffee every time. I only buy our coffee from a very well known local family-owned roaster and purveyor located in The Strip District of Pittsburgh, PA. The Finest roasts and coffee you can buy. With this Breville it's perfect every time!! Very easy to use, totally automatic, and from grind to brew to finished product, it's a very fast machine. Coffee temp is right on the mark. I've temped the coffee with a ThermoPro instant read a few times and it ranges from 184-188 deg F. Works for me! I read some reviews stating there's no hot plate to keep the coffee warm. Well first, there is a hot plate, just not the old time hot plate some folks are used to having that would evaporate the coffee in your old glass pot within an hour. Nope, the Breville has a warming plate that just sort of pre-heats the carafe. And that's another item -- it's a stainless steel INSULATED carafe folks. It DOES NOT need an old style hot plate. Use common sense -- before your make coffee put a small pot of water on your stove to boil, dump it into this Stainless Steel Carafe, let it sit for a few minutes. Dump out the hot water and your carafe is preheated and ready for the coffee to grind and brew. The carafe will now keep it warm for a decent time, ON YOUR COUNTER. Try it, it'll work. Same thing for your travel mugs -- preheat with some boiling water first, then get your coffee going. So to continue the review of this machine -- I didn't set out to purchase a $400 coffee maker. But I wanted a new burr grinder too (my previous grinder was also a very old Capresso burr grinder, that had seen much better times) and this Breville was the combo I was looking for. So I took the leap and did it. If you're on the fence debating the cost versus a cheaper coffee maker, just know that this Breville works great, makes tasty coffee of your choosing, and as a bonus can make single cups, travel mugs, partial carafes, and it can also use your favorite pre-ground coffee if you use that stuff. So it's very versatile. Cleaning the machine hasn't been a major deal either. I take a few minutes after each brew and wipe the interior off from any residue. Also I watched a video here that some folks had apparently solved a "sort of problem" with steam affecting the remaining beans that are left in the hopper. I follow those folks recommendation and remove the brew basket immediately after the cycle is finished, leaving the brew basket door open so I can wipe the inside down, toss out the used coffee grounds, rinse out the basket etc. No problem at all with compromised quality of the remaining whole beans in the hopper. Thank you to those folks who figured that out!! Much appreciated!! Do yourself a favor and check out their short video. To wrap this up, I highly recommend this Breville Grind Control coffee system. Cost may seem a little high, but it's worth it because you can grind and brew all in one machine, for the freshest of fresh coffee. I also purchased an extended Asurion warranty because there's so much electronics on all these appliances now, the extra protection is worth it, to me anyway.

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