Best Burr Coffee Grinders in 2024

★★★★★ Great grinder for cold brew. Not perfect but a very nice grinder for the money. The media could not be loaded.  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.

★★★★★ I love this little baby. A friend recommended this grinder to me when I decided to start grinding my own beans and I just love it! It does a fantastic job with the grinding and the different components are very easy to clean. The only CON might be that it does sort of sound like a jet engine taking off but Hubby says he can't hear it upstairs in bed if the fan is still on. If you have a sensitive sleeper, you might want to grind your coffee the night before. I use the Aeropress to make coffee after I've ground the beans and it is absolutely delicious!

★★★★☆ has difficulty grinding some coffee beans. My favorite coffee beans are Nicaragua and the Mexican Chiapas but they are harder beans and this grinder does tend to have problems with grinding them. I bought this in 2018. When grinding these beans you can hear the grinder slowing down, almost stalling. The last time I used it it stopped working. The next day I tried again and it worked... seems it was over heating from grinding the beans.I'm not saying this is a bad grinder, I've been grinding Mexican Chiapas all these years and never had it stop even when grinding a couple of pounds of beans to fill up a container is use to store ground coffee in. This is the first time grinding Nicaragua beans and it stopped working half way through the second hopper full.OK the nitty gritty... It grinds OK but it isn't consistent in the grind size. Some pieces will be bigger and smaller, wasn't much of a problem when doing perked coffee but using a single serve basket type coffee maker the grind size and consistency makes a difference. It puts out a lot of coffee dust while grinding. It does tend to lug down a lot, you can hear the speed changing... slowing down then sounds like it hit a rock and then speeds back up to start slowing down again.At one time this type of grinder was a good buy compared to conical grinders that used to be much more expensive. Today the prices are about the same. Conical grinders do a better job of grinding consistent size grinds. I just recently bought one (when I thought this grinder was dead) and used the same coffee beans from the same 5 pound bag. The conical grinder didn't slow down or sounded like it was hitting rocks. (of course there were not any rocks, just very hard coffee beans). High altitude coffee is very dense but tends to have the best flavor.This was a good coffee grinder back when it was the cheaper option for coffee grinders but today with stainless steel conical grinders costing the same and conical grinders being more consistent with grinding it only makes sense to go with a conical grinder.

★★★★★ I had a great cup of fresh brewed pour over. The Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill lives up to expectations at least on Day One. It's been a challenge to make a Keurig cup at work, because they keep breaking down or people use them with ground coffee in screen baskets that clogs them up. We've been through at least four Keurigs in the last couple of years.Like many new products, when unpacked the grind chamber had a factory smell. The smell disappeared with soap & water and careful drying. Five minutes, no problem.I followed instructions with a #2 paper filter and a thermometer for the water, for these first few brews until I get the hang of it. The burr grinder performed just fine. It stopped grinding after about 5 tablespoons, just as I had set it. The grind was fairly uniform and absorbed the hot water evenly.If I can continue to enjoy coffee this good from the Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill, I'll save $5.00 a day at Starbucks! With the cost of a pound of coffee, this will pay for itself in less than a month.Plus, I can have good coffee at work whenever I like! Joy!

★★★★★ I've been using this machine daily for over 3-1/2 years now and it's in great shape, I've never had any issues with it. Well worth the upgrade from those hand-held shaker jobbies that kept failing on us.

★☆☆☆☆ This never worked. Power to the plug and unit but not to the actual controls. Sent it back for a refund.

★☆☆☆☆ This supplier to date has not replaced the product. Amazing isn’t it?Product is defective, used and inoperable. Company refuses to repair/replace. 110 volts a big problem also.Suppliers further response..."Sorry. Your return or replacement timeline has passed away, I am soo sorry I cant help you any further"

★☆☆☆☆ nous avons du commander un transformateur et malgré tout l appareil ne fonctionne toujours pas que pouvez vous faire afin de me rembourser?????????K?J

★★★★★ Éste molino lo compré después de haber visto varios videos en YT, me convenció y les cuento mi experiencia después de 4 meses con él.Puntos a favor:Excelente construcción, cuenta con partes de plástico pero el cuerpo del molino es macizo y de buenos materiales.Es fácil de usar y no requiere mucho mantenimiento.El molido es mucho más consistente que con los molinos en forma cilíndrica de $400 pesos.Puntos en contra:El sonido es considerable y compite con una liquadora.El recipiente donde se desposita el café se rayó en la primera lavada, es de esos plásticos que se rayan fácilmente como el de los acabado tipo negro piano.No puedes moler cafés con muchos aceites (tueste oscuro). Yo lo comencé a utilizar con los cafés de la marca Kirkland que compro directamente desde la página de Costco y al moler un depósito completo (250 gramos) terminaba saturado y hacia que el café al final se moliera muy fino de estar forma le quitaba consistencia en cuanto a grosor. Y la limpieza al usar ésta marca de café en específico tenía que ser rigurosa debido a todo el café atorado por la gran cantidad de aceites.¿Por qué me gustó?Al utilizarlo con una marca de café diferente (SF Bay Coffee) y con un tueste mediano, el molino funcionó de maravilla aunque todavía tengo un poco el problema de la estática. Para ello mezclo 5 gotitas de agua en el depósito lleno y revuelvo el café para darle humedad, también recomendaría poner papel aluminio en la tapa y en una pared del depósito para tratar de eliminar la mayor cantidad de estática y obtener un mejor molido.Creo que no es apto para otros métodos de café pero sí eres alguien (como yo) que se levanta a las 5 de la mañana y quieres tener un café delicioso al usar una máquina de goteo, entonces te recomendaría mucho éste molino. Sí gustas usarlo para espresso, te recomendaría uno de Baratza o el modelo mucho más caro de Cuisinart que tiene pantalla y sí utilizas Hario V60, Prensa Francesa o Aeropress, te recomendaría comprar el molino manual Hario Skerton Pro.RecomendacionesCompra palillos para brochetas y una brocha para pintar pequeña, corta las puntas como 1/3 (para mayor firmeza). Con el palillo para brochetas quito todo el café acumulado donde está la aspa y termino de retirar los pequeños restos con la brocha. Te recomiendo realizar éste proceso 1 vez a la semana o cada que muelas un depósito de café completo. Yo no he tenido la necesidad de utilizar arroz precocido para limpiarlo (como se recomienda en varios lados), creo que mi método es más sencillo y sin desperdiciar arroz. Jamás he tenido aromas o sabores rancios.

★★★★★ Excellent grinder. Only minor flaws. (I am an ex professional barista.)CONS:-The grounds container doesn't lock into place and will sometimes vibrate out during grinding. This is the only serious flaw with the product, and I feel it's a minor one. I've gone through many of the reviews and it seems that it's simply a matter of construction inconsistency. Most people's containers "click" into place; a minority do not. I was just unlucky enough to get one of the ones that don't.-You can't remove the bottom burr to clean it. They really did do their best to make this easy to clean and I appreciate that you don't have to undo a bunch of microscopic screws just to clean your burrs, but I really wish I could remove BOTH burrs to give them a thorough wipe-down. It's difficult to clean the one that's stuck inside the grinder. The other lifts out easily by a cute little handle.PROS:-High quality, consistent grind. The brewing methods I use most all hover around the medium grind range, so I haven't really tested the extremes of coarse and fine. Can't speak to those. But as far as the medium ranges, it grinds beautifully and consistently. That's what matters in the end, right?-The beans feed very well, even for single dosing. Never an issue.-As mentioned above, the ability to clean the grinder is taken into account in the construction. No need to delicately deconstruct the whole thing and keep track of a bunch of itty bitty screws and springs. The top part of the grinder and the top burr simply turn-and-lift out, and then turn-and-lock back into place. So nice.-It's aesthetically pleasing and takes up little room on the counter. All the materials have a quality feel.-It isn't super noisy. All grinders are gonna make noise, to be sure, but as far as grinders go, this one has a pretty gentle sound. I've definitely used my fair share of grinders that made me feel like my brain was going to vibrate out of my skull, and this one has a polite hum by comparison.-The price for this level of quality is unbeatable. I can't even believe I paid less than one hundred dollars for this. Real talk, folks: these are steel conical burrs. Solid construction. 40+ grind settings. Did I mention steel conical burrs? I never thought I would own something like this for less than $250. You cannot beat this price point/quality intersection. You just can't. This grinder is price-meets-quality king.USAGE:You're working with three variables: time, grind, and amount. There are two popular approaches to working out your dose.Method 1: You leave 'amount' as the open variable. With this method, you dump all your beans in the hopper and store them there. You then adjust grind and time until you're getting the right dose at the right grind level.Method 2: You leave 'time' as the open variable. With this method, you only deposit the amount of beans you plan to use for each dose, adjust the grind as needed, and let it take whatever amount of time it takes. You're adjusting the amount and the grind, rather than adjusting the grind and the time. (This is called "single dosing.")Go to any coffee forum, and you'll be pages of debate about which of these methods is superior. Honestly, you should use the method that feels best for YOU.The reason I bring it up here is because people seem anxious that Method #2 will damage the burrs over time, since you run them all the way to empty every time you grind.Here's my take: I use Method #2, because I feel that the beans start to taste stale if left in the hopper. (Everyone's tastebuds are different; there's no right or wrong.) This means that I let the burrs run until I hear the sound change from a low growl to a high pitched growl, which indicates that the burrs are grinding empty, and then I manually stop the grind.I honestly don't see any issue with this, and I don't feel any anxiety about it. Think about it: if you're cleaning the burrs between bean swaps, you're letting them run for several seconds on empty anyway. Even the manufacturer instructions tell you to do this when cleaning the burrs! The only difference here is that instead of intentionally running them on empty for several seconds to clean them, you're running them on empty for one single second every day/dose. I'd never recommend doing that on a fine espresso setting, but as long as you're in the medium-to-coarse range, I don't see any possible ways the burrs could damage each other. There's no way the burrs are touching at that distance, regardless of variables like heat expanding the metal and other things coffee nerds like to debate about.I hope this review was helpful. I'll update in a year to let you know if this grinder held up through daily use.

★★★★★ YES! You Need to Buy This. 1. Overall rating 5 stars2. Airtight storage n/a because I store in my own stainless containers3. Noise level 3 stars I make sure to use it when no one is sleeping although it is QUIETER than our old Krups small grinder4. Easy to clean 4 stars only because I don't know how to clean the grinder part. the removable parts are easy to clean - we hand wash.WHY DID I BUY: we were using way too many K-cups which are expensive, really didn't like that we were heating all the plastic, the taste of K-cup coffee was just meh even though McCafe was our fave. Wanted a combo coffee maker/grinder but the reviews weren't great.LIKE:the adjustable grind settings from coarse to fine, quality of the equipment, easy to use, type of grind (conical - it's sort of shaped like a mini cone baskets for a coffee maker but with mini blades so you can hear it grinding), coffee grounds fall into a stainless "cup" with fill line, adjustable "timer" for each grind, I can do enough grounds for about 3 days of 3 adults drinking roughly 2 cups a day - to maintain freshness I don't want to go any longer.NOT LIKE:stainless cup sort of has a static cling, took me awhile to figure out how to get the grinder to start (almost like there was a certain pressure needed to push the start button exact - if that makes sense)I've learnt to pour the grounds from stainless cup into a paper bowl so I can sort of funnel them into my stainless/glass storage canisters. I buy the Espresso and House blend Kirkland brand roasts and grind them on about a 7 each. Some in our house prefer the stronger blend. I purchased here from Amazon, 4 of the stainless "k-cups" and have found that filling them about 2/3 full and tapping it down helps with getting most of the flavor from each brew.This OXO coffee grinder has been a great purchase and has more than paid for itself ($99) in the amount we've saved from buying disposable cups. Definitely recommend.

★★★★★ Have had this unit for over three years now and use it daily at least once (sometimes two or three times a day). By my rough calculation, we've ground well over 150 pounds of coffee during that time and this unit is still very much going strong!This grinder always provides coffee grinds that are consistent in size, with very few outliers that are a tad finer. From fine to coarse & light to dark (and everything in between), it works well with all types of roast and all types of beans. The anti static properties they claim are effective, with a light tap to the side of it, the grounds come out of the stainless receptacle cleanly.It's also easy to disassemble it to clean the burrs and hopper out. Simpler yet to adjust the grind (sometimes it's a tad at TOO easy - keep an eye on the dial to make sure that you haven't moved it by accident).I don't find the timer a useful feature personally - however I'm a stickler for accuracy, so I weigh every batch before and after it gets ground. A timer is FAR too general of a measurement for my liking. Different strokes for different folks I guess.All in all, my wife and I really like this grinder! If it were to break down tomorrow - we wouldn't hesitate to replace it with the exact same model.In a sleepy early morning daze a few weeks ago - my wife poured boiling water through the grinder by accident! She unplugged it immediately, and I proceeded to disassemble it and blow it out with compressed air. After leaving it apart for a day or two over the furnace vent for it to dry out completely, it went back together just fine and it seems none the worse for wear.I noticed when I had it apart that it was pretty well designed and built in my opinion. I am a technician by trade, so I notice that kind of stuff. The components seem to be of high quality as well. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ Excelente moledor de grano, tengo 3 meses usándolo diario y no eh tenido ningún problema. La graduación del molido del grano es muy bueno y rápido. No creo que se pueda conseguir algo mejor por este precio. Es un tanto ruidoso pero mucho menos que un moledor de aspas.

★☆☆☆☆ No AC power adapter supplied as claimed to enable its use in Europe. Ad states it comes with an adapter but no adapter was included. I am complaining to Amazon today as it is an Amazon.de (Europe) fulfilled item and am waiting on Amazon's response. i.e. will Amazon send the missing adapter out or just lamely just say to return it. I am after a good coffee grinder and this potentially was a good one... Amazon?

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★★★★★ In my quest to get away from my plastic drip coffee maker I ended up going down a rabbit hole that I almost regretted. I purchased an electric stainless steel percolator but quickly found out that it wouldn't work with store bought fine ground coffee. I required a medium coarse grind and the internet was telling me I needed a second mortgage to get one.I tried a cheaper blade grinder which didn't work out and was considering a lower priced burr grinder with fewer options. Thankfully, I came across a video on YouTube with a review for this product and I'm so glad I trusted it. This grinder works really well and is reasonably priced. Yes there is a lot of plastic but everything that grinds the coffee is stainless steel.I've been using this for months and its doing just great. The grind is very consistent for my needs. It's easy to operate and clean. It has many grind settings with an adjustable wheel that allows for precise grind control. It isn't very noisy and even if it were, you're running it for a max of 30 seconds. The anti-static stainless steel bin works very well too.I'm very happy with this purchase and so glad my coffee quest is over. The coffee nut will tell you this isn't good enough and I say let them have their own world where coffee is currency.

★★★★★ Finally, a does-it-all grinder for a reasonable price. *** Final Update***I have now been using this grinder for close to 2 years. I have also purchased a Vario-W in order to grind by weight as I thought that would help with my consistency while making espresso; however, I will be honest, I now use the Vario for Drip and Press and use the Encore exclusively for espresso. I'm sure the Vario would work just as well (probably better) but I have found the right setting, tamp pressure, etc that makes the coffee I like using the Encore, so why mess with a good thing? I mention that for the benifit of those thinking this might not be a good espresso grinder. While I am aware that there are other pro-sumer models available, this one has been great. It does not have a large range of usable settings for espresso, but with varying tamp pressure, you should be able to get what you are looking for. A quick story about Baratza's customer support: a few months ago I noticed that my grind was suddenly too course and my shots were flowing way to fast. Since the grinder was well outside of its one-year warrany, I took it apart and found that the insides had been severely damaged. I had just moved form Washington State to Alabama and I am sure the damage was due to the poor packing and handling my goods received from our movers. (A story for another day). Anyway, as I mentioned somewhere below in one of my earlier reviews, Baratza sells pieces to replace your grinder should you need them. I needed a new ring assembly that holds the actual grinder teeth in place (consisting of several pieces) and even a new internal housing to remount the motor as some of the mounts had been broken (probably from the movers throwing my things). I was surprised to see everyting I needed was actually available to the consumer on their website - no annoying calls to convince someone to sell me those pieces. While I was at it, I decided I would also replace some other pieces that I figured wouldn't hurt - all in all I was looking at around $30 to rebuild my grinder like new. I was pretty excited about the prices. I emailed Baratza and told them my story and asked if they had any guides or schematics to help me in the rebuild. Within a day, I recieved a reply from Baratza and they told me I shouldn't have such an extensive failure with my unit in such a short time of owning it and they told me they had canceled my order and were shipping me a NEW grinder - and to please return the broken one in the box along with a prepaid shipping label they provided!!! I wrote back and explained that my grinder was no longer under warranty and the damages were due to mishandling: not a manufacturing defect - I thought someone had misunderstood me. They wrote back and said they were sorry my grinder was broken by the movers and they were happy to replace it! I couldn't believe it - they sent me another grinder with no payment from me and simply trusted me to return the broken one. When I got the new grinder I noticed the grind settings were different from the earlier one - I had read they tuend it up for better espresso performance and they did - before I was unable to "choke" my Quickmill Silvano - now if I use a setting below 6, it chokes up. I find settings 6-8 work the best for espresso, 18-24 for drip/pour-over and 30-35 for French Press. Of course, that is all highly subjective and your mileage may vary, but if you are new to the Encore, perhaps that will give you a "ballpark" to work with. Anyway, since that day about 5 months ago, I've continued using my Encore and am very pleased with it. I highly recommend it for its performance, simplicity (sometimes simple is better) and the customer support the Baratza team provided.*** 1 Year Update***I have been using this grinder multiple times per day for a year now and so far I have NO problems to report. It still grinds just as well as it did on day one, the burrs are still sharp and I still love this grinder. I have no doubt I made the right purchase and I am glad I didn't opt for the "fancy" lcd models with the automated grind features; to me all those extra bells & whistles = more that could break. If I were to upgrade, it would be for a unit in another "class"; perhaps the Vario, but that is several $100 more and I don't see any reason to do so at this time. I will add that there is a 1 star review on this site that complains about larger beans not feeding through the hopper. Initially, I thought it sounded silly; however, not long ago, I roasted a batch of beans much darker than usual (VERY VERY dark roast), resulting in the beans being about 1 1/2 times their usual size. While grinding, I noticed that about 4 beans got lodged between the hopper and burrs. I tapped the side of the unit a few times and the final beans fed through the hopper. I had this happen two or three times. So, I suppose if you habitually use a bean that is much larger than your typical coffee bean, you might have an issue. Just search through the 1 star reviews for more details (at the time of this update, there was only one 1 star review).Summary: fantastic grinder for an excellent price makes this a best buy in my book and I highly recommend it to anyone who is a serious coffee drinker.***Update***I've been using this grinder daily for almost 4 months, grinding enough for about 12 cups each day (maybe more on weekends). I usually use it early morning, afternoon and evening. I grind mainly for drip and espresso, occasionally for French press or pour-over. I still have no complaints with this grinder: I believe I made the right choice between this and fancier LCD options. I've ground for a 12 cup pot on numerous occasions when company comes over, and it never overheats or bogs or slows down- I don't think it notices if you're grinding for 1 cup or 12! Everything is solid and the burrs are still sharp as ever. Once a month I disassemble it to give it a good cleaning. It doesn't seem to retain much grinds in the chamber. My only gripe is the static build up after grinding can make a mess when you pull out the grind chamber: there are enough grinds clinging to the exit chute to scatter on the counter if you're not careful (to be fair, this is a common problem plaguing all burr grinders). But really I don't even notice that anymore, after a couple weeks you develop your own routine on how to deal with it and it ceases being an issue. I tend to grind, prep the coffee pot/filter to give the static time to discharge, then I give it a solid knock or two on the side and front before taking out the chute (thankfully this is a VERY solid grinder). It might sound tedious, but I actually had to sit here and think about it because it's simply second nature now and I don't even notice doing it. The only time I notice the problem is when someone else uses the grinder who isn't aware of the "technique".Another great feature is that baratza sells every piece imaginable should you ever have a problem in the future: right down to a new motor or exterior knobs! All the pieces seemed priced appropriately. So while this may not be important to some, I like knowing that should the need arise, my equipment is completely serviceable. So I guess when the day comes that I need new burrs, I won't be shopping for another grinder, but paying a small sum for a new set of burrs. I didn't find that option on many of the other units I shopped around for. Ultimately, I still completely recommend this grinder and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants quality, affordability and versatility all rolled into a single package!***Original Review***I've been looking for a grinder that I could use with my current espresso machine (pressurized portafilter), drip coffee pot, and french press and would also allow me to grow into a more expensive espresso machine (i.e. the Rancilio Silvia or Quickmill Silvano). I was looking at the Rocky grinder, the Baratza Vario and Virtuoso Preciso, the Breville Smart Grinder, et al. Then I came along the Encore which I believe is new for 2012. I read several "professional" reviews and even saw some video reviews where the Encore was able to "choke" the Silvia at around grind setting "6". If you aren't aware, the Maestro and Maestro Plus (which the Encore replaces) weren't able to grind fine enough to choke the Silvia straight from the factory. Although this grinder isn't "stepless" (you have a larger variance from one "click" to the next when adjusting the grind setting, you still get 40 settings which are plenty for any home grinder. With a little tamping technique, this grinder will work fine for any espresso machine - not my opinion - the "pros" opinion. I am currently using it with my pressurized espresso machine, my drip pot and the occasional pour over and french press. It works great for them all! While it doesn't perform as well (or so I've read) as the Preciso or other high-end grinders, the fact that you can even begin to compare them speaks volumes for Baratza. I believe that currently there is NO other grinder on the market that can stand next to this one in terms of quality & versatility within the price range. Maybe the Breville Smart Grinder, but it still costs 50% more, I don't like the LCD display and I've heard (no practical experience) from several sources that Breville customer service is not quite up to par. If any of you out there care, the Baratza Maestro and Maestro Plus were already popular grinders and Baratza completely over-hauled it and produced the Encore - it offers WAY more at the same price. I'm sorry if this sounds like I'm selling the Baratza name, but this is the first of their products I've owned - I'm just impressed they did this with the Encore. So often a company produces a 2nd iteration of a product with lesser features or cheaper quality parts. Check it out for yourself, the innards are improved for better durability along with the burrs for a more consistent and fine grind! WOW...who does that?!Oh, and the first time I used it my wife was in the other room (separated by an open doorway) and she was shocked to find I had used it without her hearing it! Maybe when I close the door and begin my 5am grinding I won't wake the kids!The only con (which I've heard is not an uncommon problem with this type of grinder) is that when I remove the grind container and IF I accidentally knock the grinder, leftover grinds can fall from the chute onto the counter. I have a Dustbuster within arms reach of the grinder so it's no big deal, but if I didn't, it might aggravate me.I'm so glad I bought this and not one of the other many many brands I researched for months. I completely recommend it.

★★★★★ My first Baratza. This was a step-down purchase for me. For the past 10 or more years I have owned a Rancilio Rocky grinder which costs about 3x more than the Baratza Encore. And in hindsight, it was a stupidly expensive purchase as I never made Expresso or specialty coffees. I just wanted one of the best grinders and at the time I had the financial means to splurge.Now that I am retired, I am a lot more conservative with my spending. That expensive Rancilio grinder finally died and it was time to look for a replacement. The idea here was to find the best bang-for-the-buckgrinder at a price point of under $200. I spent days doing research and found that Barista Encore was constantly rated as the best in class for what I wanted to spend. I placed my order on Amazon and then spent time watching setup videos on YouTube.I had a bit of a rough start. When I unpacked my brand-new Encore I was shocked to find that the gasket included looked nothing like the one I had seen in countless videos and setup guides. Even the included instruction book showed a completely different gasket than the one I received. I panicked. I thought that Baratza made a manufacturing mistake. I placed a phone call to customer service and found that their phones were shut down due to overwhelming demand. So, I fired off an email thinking it would be days before I got a response. Within 15 minutes, a customer service representative emailed me back saying that the company had recently updated their gasket for this model and was unable to include new documentation for it in recent shipments.So, let me just stop here and say that I was extremely impressed by the customer service response. When they were overwhelmed on the phones, they at least had someone watching email inquiries and making certain responses went out within minutes of being contacted.So, let me start with the gasket. For me, after watching all the setup videos, it was the one aspect of putting this Encore together that I was concerned about. The old gasket was cumbersome to align. It was a very smart thing for Barasta to upgrade the gasket. Now, it's considerably smaller, and you can simply plop it into the burr grinder without any difficulty. There are new videos online explaining how to do it, but I can save you time by saying you need to insert the thick end of the gasket into the grinder before installing the hopper.So, to address the most common questions...1. Is it noisy? Yeah, somewhat, but I'm used to it. It's less noisy than the industrial Rancilio Rocky it replaced. And, I can't fathom any coffee grinder that is not going to make a considerable amount of noise.2. Does it leave grinds everywhere? Yes, it does leave traces of grinds in the holder and along the lip of the ground coffee bin. Is it a big deal? No. It's the nature of these grinders. I have a small handheld vacuum to deal with it. A cheap coffee brush is another way to take care of the cleanup. It's minor, to say the least.There is a great accessory you can buy on Amazon for under $14 that will eliminate trace grounds. Look for AIEVE Upgrade Single Dose Hopper. It's a must-buy accessory for your Encore.3. Is it difficult to clean? Not that I can see. The burr grinder is very easy to remove. There is an included brush for cleaning. Every few months I am going to throw in some cleaning tabs and grind it through. I also don't recommend using this grinder for flavored or shiny beans. They tend to leave a lot of gunky residues. If I want flavored coffee, I buy it already ground.4. Is the power cord too thick? I only bring this question up as it's one of those things I read complaints about in review after review. No, it's not. It's the same as my Rancilio Rocky which is considerably thicker than what you would find on a toaster or electric can opener, which is to be expected.5. Is the build quality cheap? While there is a lot more plastic here than I would want to see, from the online videos I have watched, experts believe that the Encore is made of solid materials and built to last for many years. In fact, if you go through a pound of coffee a week, and clean as recommended, the estimated life of this device is 10 years before you need to start replacing anything.From the research I have done, apparently what makes Barasta grinders so popular is that all their parts are serviceable. They are supposed to be very easy to clean and maintain. The company has a library of diagrams that help you navigate their machines.My first grind and cup of coffee were memorable.With some research, I found the perfect grind setting for my Technivorm Moccamaster. That coffee maker requires a more coarse grind so I set my Encore at "20" and poured my beans into the hopper. It is suggested to have the hopper running when you pour your beans in so you are not grinding from a dead stop (which is not good for the blade). I found the resulting grind to be very uniform in appearance.The coffee the grind produced was spectacular. I think I had been using the wrong setting on the Rancilio Rocky for years, grinding my beans slightly more finely (which you want to do with drip coffee makers). This more coarse grind setting produced a more flavorful cup of coffee. I was delighted.The Encore is for most enthusiasts who aren't looking for Expresso grinds. It's the best entry-level conical grinder for anyone that doesn't want something cheap or wants to spend a fortune on a device like this. And to say "entry-level" isn't even fair. There are coffee shops that use these grinders, from what I understand. This brand has been a staple in the coffee community for decades. It has a reputation for being the best in its class.So, I promise to keep using this every day and if it doesn't live up to my expectations, I will update this review regularly and keep everyone aware. For the moment, I am delighted to own this product. If my first cup of coffee is any indication of where things are going, I think we are going to make beautiful java together.

★★★★★ op-Notch Quality at an Unbeatable Price: Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder. In my search for the perfect coffee grinder, the Baratza Encore exceeded all expectations and proved to be the best quality name for the price. This grinder combines exceptional performance with affordability, making it a standout choice for coffee enthusiasts of all levels. The build quality is superb, with a sturdy construction that feels durable and reliable. Despite its competitive price point, the Baratza Encore doesn't compromise on features or functionality. The grind consistency is impeccable, allowing for precise control over the texture of the coffee grounds. Whether you're brewing espresso or French press, this grinder delivers consistent results that elevate your coffee experience. Additionally, the user-friendly design makes it easy to operate, even for beginners. The customer support provided by Baratza is also commendable, ensuring peace of mind and hassle-free assistance if needed. Overall, I highly recommend the Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder to anyone in search of exceptional quality at an unbeatable price. It's a game-changer for home coffee brewing enthusiasts!

★★★★★ El producto viene bien protegido por parte de Baratza. Ha cumplido sus expectativas en cafés filtrados y de inmersión. El molido es completamente homogéneo. Es de buen tamaño y antiderrapante. Respecto al ruido, la verdad que no es tan molesto como algunos rewiews comentan. Falta checar lo de la limpieza que se le debe hacer cada cierto tiempo, pues sí retiene algo de café en cada molienda. Hasta ahorita, muy buen producto!!!

★★★★★ Excelente producto, me da la molienda exacta a la necesidad del método de extracción

★★★★★ Jag ger produkten 5/5 stjärnor men 4,5 kanske är mer korrekt. Det enda negativa är att den är lite ”svår”/krånglig att rengöra gällande att ta isär alla delar och sen få dem på plats. Men det i sig är ju inget stort problem. Den ger exakt vad den ska, bra malning till Filter/French Press. Det maler dock inte helt perfekt för Espresso. Då rekommenderar jag Baratza Encore Esp (Esp = Espresso). Den ska funka för Espresso + Filter/F.P. Jag är helnöjd med denna kvarnen. Mitt syfte var att köpa en kvar som maler bra för French Press/Filter (då jag redan har en kvarn för Espressomalning) vilket denna gör med bravur.

★☆☆☆☆ Our old grinder (non-Baratza) broke down after about seven years of use. Ordered this grinder since we had heard a lot about the brand. Setting up was not that much of a big deal. What followed next was a very unpleasant surprise. We process and roast of our coffees and use a grinder for cupping. Tried grinding a fresh lot of medium roast. To begin with the far end of the coarse grind ended up being way too coarse even for French Press. So, to begin with, there appears to be a lot of grind settings but about 5-10 steps on the coarse side is unusable.Had to dial down the coarseness and went ahead with the grind. On pouring out the ground coffee, we found two small white plastic pieces with the coffee. Taking off the hopper, we found that out of the four small plastic stubs at the bottom, two had broken off.

★★★★★ The Baratza Encore is a bit of an iconic product in an interesting price point: it's basically an entry level price for a 'good/great burr grinder', but for a lot of folk the fact it's likely to run you ~$200CAD likely means that they're expecting performance far beyond what it's actually rated for. This is a compact little unit that grinds are a (fairly slow) speed and is pretty loud while it does it, but it's results are incredibly consistent and easily adjustable. The biggest problem you're likely to have is that there is absolutely no automatic controls: it will grind as long as you push the button down, and stop the second you release it.This means if you want accurate amounts of coffee, I would highly encourage you to not store the beans in the hopper, but instead of measure out the weight you want to grind and then toss them into the hopper after measuring. You can measure the post grind result, but it just seems far more finnicky (though if you're super concerned about accuracy, measuring post grind result as well is likely best practice). It can produce a fine grind if you want a pseudo-espresso like experience via a Moka Pot or Aeropress (around grind setting 11), or it can produce a coarse grind for your french press (24-27), but it's absolutely not going to grind out the best espresso level fineness. It's simply not a machine meant for that.Things to note:When adjusting the grind level, you want to either have clean gears, or be running it as you adjust the burr setting lest it binds to the burrs. This is touched on in the manual, but want to re-emphasize for folks that may not have read it.The Baratza Virtuoso+ is the upgrade from here for about ~$100 more. What it offers is grind timer controls and an upgrade burr set: BUT, you can absolutely just order the upgraded burr set from Baratza (or other suppliers) and change out the burrs yourself. So if you decide that you want to upgrade, there's an easy (and far more affordable way) than ordering a new model. Similarly if you need to replace any parts in the Encore, it's super easy to service - both to get the replacements from Baratza, and to do the swaps yourself. Remember, burrs don't last forever, and the manufacturer recommends replacing after 500-1,000lb of coffee. That's a lot of coffee for a home, but I do want to draw attention to the importance of cleaning and maintenance. Baratza offers super easy to follow along video guides: check them out.

★★★★★ Great coffee. I have owned several coffee grinders but they were not as easy and effective to use as this one. They were all single grind option units. This one has over 30 grind options for regular, drip, espresso and several others. It cleans in about 5 minutes ( I am obsessed with cleaning). I do not understand why, but my wife and I think it significantly improves our coffee taste even with the same coffee brand as before? In a few days use you will be able to judge your favorite grind and amounts needed. The appearance and operation is better than the cost would indicate. It is also sturdy and well made. You will be glad you bought it. I am for sure. Carl W.

★★★★★ Much, much better then my older one. I am impressed with this coffee grinder. First, of course it's noisy, that is the law of physics when you are doing something like grinding - but this is a LOT quieter then my older one. It is stylish, easy to use and clean. I hate grinding beans, but I like this one. Though, like all of them, it's a pain to get the coffee from the grinder to storage/use because coffee grinds go everywhere. I'd advise to grind a lot at one time, store it, instead of trying to grind every time you make coffee. I can't tell the difference in the taste. It does state on the instructions, not to run the cycle more then 5 times, to let the machine cool down before doing too much grinding in a row. I'd highly recommend this grinder.

★★★★☆ Not bad for the Price. So, here's the scoop on the SHARDOR Electric Burr Coffee Grinder 2.0 – it's surprisingly not that bad, you know? At just 40 bucks, it's definitely wallet-friendly and does what it's supposed to do. Sure, it might not give you the most consistent grind out there, but hey, it's 40 bucks! If you're just dipping your toes into the world of coffee making, this could totally work for you. But eventually, yeah, you might wanna level up to something fancier. Overall though, not too shabby for the price tag.

★★★★★ Perfect grinder. Without a doubt the best grinder I've ever used. The settings are easy to figure out and after a few grinds you get exactly what you want and how you want it. Well worth the extra money spent over the cheaper two blade grinders

★★★★★ Man, this thing is messy. Great product overall. Do not expect a clean area after use. Messy. deposits coffee powder all around the countertop. Cleaning is kind of a pain, but the product works well. It is just messy. If you are grinding expresso, be prepared for a coffee power bomb to go off. Maybe that is to be expected with an electric grinder. My manuals do not do this. Nor does the Braun grinder. If there is any static in the home, you will need to mop up your counter after grinding. Good product. It is just messy.

★★★★★ Works good. Sometimes the beans grind irregularly but it’s a good machine overall

★★★☆☆ Not for coarse grind. I bought this a few years ago and used it very infrequently. After using it today, I now remember why. It can’t provide a coarse grind, which is essential for use in a French press. No matter where I move the dial I end up with a grind so fine it is nearly a powder. This would possibly work well for someone desiring an espresso grind. I’m disappointed because the ease of operation, appearance and compactness is fantastic!

★★★★☆ That it ground the beans evenly. I read reviews on all the different grinders some people said this one was messy and I agree when you pull the container out it does get a little messy but I just try and do it all over the sink and then I don't have any problems. It took me a few different times of adjusting the grind to get it where I want it but now that I have it set works great. I never knew how much better my coffee would taste for the grind built for my coffee machine so for the price I'm very pleased I only had it less than 2 months so in another 2 months I'll write another review and see if I'm still as happy as of right now for 40 bucks I say buy it.

★★★★★ me encanto super bonito

★★★☆☆ Todo funciona como debe ser y para lo que debe ser, pero deja café regado por toda la encimera y alrededores, mientras está moliendo está saliendo café volando hacia afuera del contenedor y al momento de quitar el contenedor para vaciarlo, cae mucho más. Además que tiene demasiada estática y el cafe termina pegado por todos lados.Yo la compré para la oficina y definitivamente lo llevo a casa, aquí es más complicado estar limpiando cada que quiero hacerme el café.

★★★★★ Extremely Satisfied. I have been hesitant about paying $100 for a coffee grinder, but I paid $40 at Christmas for one that was really loud, had an uneven grind had unacceptable static. I have been eyeing the Capresso after seeing it in action at a friend’s house. It is really quiet and the conical burr is superior to the other kind of burr. The coffee grind appears more uniform and the static is lessened I think because it grinds slower and according to the specs, less heat builds up. Seems crazy but my coffee tastes so much better. I have a Mochamaster and should be getting really good coffee, right? Very happy!

★★★★★ Basic Reliable Coffee Grinder for the Money. First of all I really like this product. One of my old employers had one of these and it was much quieter than the previous one the office had. The plastic feels premium as far as plastic goes. The grinder itself is dead simple to use especially if you are like me and only grind what you need. I normally only put 1 to 2 scoops of coffee beans in the grinder at a time but I have heard you can fill it up and use the grind timer to estimate the amount of grounds you want. The tray area where the coffee grounds drop does get a little messy from fine coffee bean grounds overtime. This is easy to clean with a damp paper towel. You can clean the grinder by removing the hoper but I have not had to do this yet since I bought it but it is serviceable which I do appreciate.There are not many cons for this grinder considering its feature set and price point. Yes you could buy a nice hand powered grinder for less than this one. Yes there are cheaper electric grinders out there. Yes there are even nicer grinders with more features and a more premium feel to them out there. This specific grinder hits a lot of sweet spots for me like I mentioned above. You got something that is relatively quiet for a coffee bean grinder, simple to use, easy to clean, and reliable. If you appreciate the pros I mentioned above then I am sure you will also appreciate this grinder like I do.

★★★★★ Love it. Had this model from like 15 years ago. Worked fine until my daughter broke it. Loved it so much a bought another. This one is 1/2 quiet as the last one. I was able to keep some of the older model parts as they are still interchangeable.Highly recommend. By the way I do with the coarsest grind was a little bit bigger for my French press but overall I love it and still use it for my French press.

★★★★☆ Very pleased overall. Coarse grind size is very consistent, reates very little dust. Grinds quickly and is pretty quiet.

★★★★★ Nice timer. The toothbrush pauses at thirty second intervals. It is a nice reminder of how long you are cleaning a section and a reminder to move on to the next area.

★★★★★ Great grinder. This is a great coffee bean grinder. It gives you the option of many different grinds (very fine through very coarse) on a sliding scale and it is very accurate and precise.

★★★★★ Good Grinder - Updated 10/11/22. Capresso Infinity Plus(Silver) Model 575 05Received on 2/20/21 - using Daily- Hopper & Grounds (plastic) Container fit perfectly into respective locations (good, parts quality control) - Hopper easily rotates for grind setting and easily removable (& inserted) when following Instructions - Grounds Container’s top & sides a perfect fit (good, parts quality control)- Grinding begins immediately upon turning Timer (to desired setting) - Mechanically, Timer works well; easy adaptation to its operation- Post-grinding: grounds (for my measure) do not find their way out of the Container, but are wholly captured inside (good, parts quality control) - Static inside Grounds Container, after grinding, can be mitigated when removing (Hint: tap Container’s side immediately after slowly withdrawing)- Upper & Lower Burrs: appear well made, but daily cleaning will be required (as with all burr grinders) for long term, consistent grinding- ** Soft Collar (on Upper Burr) does not appear purchasable as a replacement part (it is not shown at Capresso’s web site & no mention in User Instructions) - Soft Collar, which is to be in place (guides beans to Lower Burr chamber), simply slips around (using tension) the top-edge of Upper Burr; vulnerable to tearing or stretching (if badly or continually removed) - softness of this Collar is no doubt, designed to gently guide beans [if a Collar is critical to feeding beans to Lower Burrs & can not (ever) be purchased as a replaceable part, a different, collar design might have been better option, avoiding being rendered unusable. But that doesn't help those of us who now own this model Capresso, which has the Soft Collar.] - Best to avoid any Soft Collar handling (as shown in Instructions) or removing- Silver Model 575 05 weighs 8+ pounds - Weight & Size a factor for cleaning Grind Chamber (removing Upper Burr; see Fig. 6 in User Guide); for some, possible issue since man-handling Grinder’s base (holding upside down) is unwieldy. (Hint: carefully use a small hand-vacuum, after brushing grinds loose, to suck out the remnants as well as any in the Feeder channel)The Capresso Infinity Plus Model 575 05, is well made; manufacturing quality control exceeded expectation for this consumer model; easy operation; and grinding results have been very good & consistent and exceeded expectationI like this Model grinder, I am glad to be using, and most importantly, I am happy with the grinding results.UPDATED 3/31/21 - 4 (solid) stars: well made, good engineering quality-control & easy operability & very good grinding resultsRating Note: This Capresso 575 05 model could reasonably deserve a 5 star rating; however in order to gain the 5th star, long term reliability will be the benchmark, which can only be judged after a year's use.- Cautionary Note: As a product sold for daily use, which requires daily cleaning (consistent with all burr grinders), & involves removing Upper Burr to clean both the Upper & Lower Burrs. This Soft Collar could easily be rendered unusable. [I was aware prior to my purchase.] Or as regular use continues, the soft material will age and may become less pliable (so, more prone to cracking).Note to Retailers: Upper Burr’s Soft Collar should be purchasable as a replacement partNote to Capresso: 1 Extra Soft Collar should be in the Box, when purchased New from any Retailer3/31/21 Comment: I am now less concerned about vulnerability of the Soft Collar, given my cleaning routine does not include removing the Soft Collar. - There are 2 prongs on the Upper Burrs element which enable grasping this element (to lift) without handling the Soft Collar. - However, this does not change the possibility that some inadvertent action could occur which would damage the Soft Collar and necessitate purchasing a replacement. ...As result, I reiterate my Notes (above) to the Retailer & Capresso.Updated 10/11/22 - changed rating to 5 Stars. Has fulfilled my hope for great grinding & reliability. Note: attribute latter to daily cleaning of grind port & grind burrs. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ FONCTIONNE TRÈS BIEN.

★★★★★ Thanks for a great product. i had no idea that this type of coffee grinder could make such a huge difference in my coffee ! Makes a great espresso too.

★★★★★ This is a great product. It meets my needs perfectly

★☆☆☆☆ Worked well for a bit but then all of a sudden died and won't even turn on.