Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY 14-Cup Food Processor

Overview

The Cuisinart DFP-14BCNY has been Wirecutter's top food processor pick since 2013. Serious Eats has recommended it for seven consecutive years. Consumer Reports rates it top in their testing program. If there's a consensus pick in kitchen appliances, this is it.

The DFP-14BCNY is a 14-cup food processor with a 720W motor, an S-blade, a reversible shredding disc, and a medium slicing disc. The controls are two buttons: on/off and pulse. That's the whole interface. It weighs 18 lbs, so it stays put on the counter. It chops, slices, shreds, purees, and kneads dough. It has a 4.7-star rating across 1,800+ reviews on the Cuisinart website.

The "NY" at the end of the model number matters. It means the work bowl and lid are BPA-free Tritan plastic. The older DFP-14BCN (without the Y) used non-BPA-free materials and has been discontinued. Make sure you're buying the newer version.

Key Features

The 14-cup work bowl handles full-batch recipes without splitting things into multiple loads. The extra-large feed tube fits whole potatoes and tomatoes, so you spend less time pre-cutting before processing.

The 720W motor is strong enough for bread dough, pizza dough, and hard cheeses. Reviewed.com found it slices and chops better than a chef's knife in their testing. The 18-lb base keeps the machine stable during heavy kneading jobs.

All removable parts (bowl, lid, pushers, blade, discs) are top-rack dishwasher safe. The motor base gets wiped with a damp cloth. Cleanup is simple.

The 5-year motor warranty and 3-year full unit warranty are generous for a kitchen appliance at this price point.

Performance

In testing across multiple outlets, the Cuisinart excels at chopping. Onions and parsley come out evenly cut with no ragged edges on both pulse and continuous settings. It ground almonds into a fine, even powder in seconds.

Slicing is strong too. Using the 4mm slicing disc, potatoes and tomatoes came out with nearly uniform, clean cuts. The extra-large feed tube means you're processing whole vegetables instead of pre-cut pieces.

The weak spot is shredding. Reviewed.com noted middling shredding performance, though they added that most food processors in their testing had similar results. If cheese shredding is your primary use case, a dedicated cheese grater might still be faster.

There's no mini bowl included for small jobs like mincing garlic or making a small batch of pesto. You can buy a compatible mini bowl separately, but it would be nice in the box. The Breville Sous Chef 12 includes one.

Build Quality & Design

The brushed stainless steel finish looks good on the counter. The 18-lb weight is heavy to move but keeps the unit rock-stable during operation. The locking mechanism for the lid and bowl is secure and intuitive.

Amazon reviewers with 5-10 years of ownership report the motor and blades holding up without issues. The Cuisinart is a professional-grade machine sold at a consumer price. Parts are widely available if anything needs replacing.

Value for Money

At its price, the Cuisinart is the category standard. The Breville Sous Chef 12 costs more but includes a mini bowl and adjustable slicing. The KitchenAid 13-Cup is similarly priced but has lower review scores. The Hamilton Beach 14-Cup is cheaper but has a weaker motor and shorter warranty.

For most home cooks, the Cuisinart covers 90%+ of food processing needs. The missing mini bowl and fixed-thickness slicing disc are the only real compromises.

Who Should Buy This

Home cooks who process vegetables, make dough, or prep large batches regularly. The 14-cup capacity and 720W motor handle everything a home kitchen throws at them.

Anyone who wants a food processor they can buy once and use for a decade. The build quality and warranty support long-term ownership.

Who Should Skip This

If you process very small quantities frequently, the lack of a mini bowl is annoying. The Breville Sous Chef 12 includes one.

If adjustable slice thickness matters (for things like paper-thin potato chips vs. thicker slices), the Cuisinart only includes a fixed 4mm disc. The Breville lets you adjust.