Our verdict: The Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker CBK-210 ranks 8th of the 10 bread machines we compare, with 8.3 out of 10.
Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker CBK-210
8.3/10
The Cuisinart CBK-210 is a stainless steel bread maker that bakes up to a 2-pound loaf with a convection fan and a built-in mix-in dispenser. It suits bakers who want even crust color and have countertop room.
16 menu programs, a custom mode and three crust shades
Mix-in dispenser for nuts and fruit
Nonstick pan with a removable paddle
Keep in mind
Larger and louder than the compact Cuisinart
Few owner reports yet on long-term life
Single paddle leaves one hole in the loaf
Why the Cuisinart CBK-210 scores 8.3
Each bar shows where it places among the 10 bread machines in this guide, so a full bar is 1st of 10. How happy owners are counts for most of the score.
How happy owners are9th of 10
How many rated it10th of 10
How new it is1st of 10
Why it sits behind the Hamilton Beach 2lb Bread Maker 29982MN
The Hamilton Beach 2lb Bread Maker 29982MN (8.5) beats the Cuisinart Convection Bread Maker CBK-210 (8.3) because it leaves owners a little happier.
About the Cuisinart CBK-210
The CBK-210 (sold in the US as the CBK-210NAS) makes loaves in three sizes, up to 2 pounds. It has 16 menu programs, three crust shades (light, medium, dark) and a jam function. A Custom mode lets you adjust the cycle times yourself. Controls are touch-based, and a glass top has a viewing window.
The convection fan moves air around the loaf during baking, which is the main difference from Cuisinart's compact machine. An automatic fruit and nut dispenser holds mix-ins and releases them at the right point in the cycle. The pan has a PTFE-free nonstick coating, and a single removable kneading paddle sits in the bottom.
The unit measures 13 inches high, 8.85 inches wide and 12.25 inches deep, and weighs 10.8 pounds. It is rated at 680 watts. In the box are the loaf pan, kneading paddle, manual and a recipe book. Cuisinart lists parts as dishwasher-safe, but the body itself is wiped clean.
What owners report about the Cuisinart CBK-210
Owners mostly report an easy machine: add the ingredients, pick a program and start. They describe good loaves with even browning and a decent crust, and they use it for jam, sourdough and boxed mixes as well as scratch recipes. The stainless body and simple cleanup get praise.
The complaints cluster around the paddle and the dispenser. Owners say the paddle can stick in the loaf or the pan and be hard to pull out, and one reported it stuck for good after about seven months. Others find the dispenser drops mix-ins earlier than they want. A few report water leaking from the bottom of the pan, a touch panel that misses presses, and an add-in alert that is too quiet to hear.
Some owners also got dense, dry or pale loaves, and one had a failed gluten-free loaf. Cuisinart's replies to those reviews point to measuring, fresh yeast and soaking the pan to loosen residue. The feedback found came from one retailer's review section, so long-term durability is not well covered.
Who the Cuisinart CBK-210 suits
This is a fit for people who want a full-featured 2-pound machine with convection browning and a dispenser for nuts or fruit, and who bake often enough to leave it on the counter. It is a sensible step up in features if the loaf color from simpler machines has disappointed you.
Look elsewhere if counter or cabinet space is tight: the Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker CBK-110 is smaller. If you want more loaf sizes and custom program slots, the Breville Custom Loaf Bread Maker BBM800XL offers more adjustment. Anyone bothered by a single paddle hole in the loaf should also look at two-paddle machines.
Questions about the Cuisinart CBK-210
How much does it cost to run a Cuisinart CBK-210 for 4 hours?
At most about 2.7 kWh. The machine is rated at 680 watts, and the heater cycles on and off, so real use is lower. Multiply the kWh by your local rate per kWh for the cost.
How do I get the paddle out of the Cuisinart CBK-210?
Let the loaf cool, then soak the pan to loosen baked-on dough and work the paddle free. Owners say the paddle can stick, and Cuisinart's own advice to them is to soak the pan. Taking the loaf out and removing the paddle soon after baking helps.
How big is the Cuisinart CBK-210?
It is 13 inches high, 8.85 inches wide and 12.25 inches deep, and weighs 10.8 pounds. It bakes loaves up to 2 pounds.
Does the Cuisinart CBK-210 have a warranty?
Yes. Target lists it as a 3-year limited warranty. Check the manual for the conditions.
What is the difference between the Cuisinart CBK-210 and CBK-110?
The CBK-210 adds a convection fan and an automatic mix-in dispenser. The CBK-110 is the compact model that fits under a cabinet, while the CBK-210 is larger.
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The Cuisinart CBK-210 is a stainless steel bread maker that bakes up to a 2-pound loaf with a convection fan and a built-in mix-in dispenser. 8.3 out of 10.
Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. Too few review sites cover bread machines for their verdicts to lead, so this ranking is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 17 models for this guide before settling on these ten.
Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026.
