I'm looking for a burr grinder I can use at home and so far I've read the reviews for a few (Baratza, Breville, OXO) and find that each one does a great job with one or two grind sizes and not so much others.

I make cold brew, French press, moka pot, and pour over coffee and because I have a blade grinder I know I'm not getting the best cups the way I'm grinding now. I'd hoped a good burr grinder would be versatile enough, especially if I'm willing to pay for it (ideally no more than $300 though). Seems like the Baratza and OXO is great for "regular" coffee and the Breville Smart Grinder Pro is great for espresso (so I imagine it will work for moka pot) but not so much for French press or cold brew!

Any recommendations? Should I just go with one of these and play with the gears (which I'll have to learn lol) to get what I need?

Thanks!

Hi!

I looked through the old posts but didn't find anything newer than 4 years ago, so I thought I would pose the question fresh.

My husband loves fresh coffee, to the extent that since I've known him he always grinds fresh beans every day, uses local beans, and either uses a French press or a pour over method to make his coffee every morning. He has expressed interest in upgrading his cheap blade grinder (sorry if the terminology is wrong) and wants to upgrade to a burr grinder. I have $150-$175 to spend on him for Christmas. Any recommendations on which grinder is the best option?

I looked at the Baratza in that price range, but I saw a number of reviews that said the grinder broke within a year. It's hard to tell what is user error and what is actual defect. I also looked at a Cuisinart option for 1/3 the price and it looked nice, but I also feel like a brand like Baratza that sells $800+ grinders probably knows a thing or two and the lower model will still be worth it.

I'll take any guidance I can get. I don't drink coffee myself so I have to rely on others to tell me what's actually good. TIA!!

Update: thank you all so much for your help and advice! The coffee sub is really a welcoming place! I'll be checking out the Baratza site for their refurbished options and if that doesn't work out I'll check out the Encore. Thank you all so much!!

I’ve gone through 3 in 3 years buying base-mid line models from box stores. They just all give up on life. Light use, mainly on weekends. TIA!

Hello, just purchased a Moccamaster KBGT and realized the coffee ginder I currently use make the bean too fine. I read for this machine, it's best to us a medium course grind.

My questions are:

1.) What's a middle of the road coffee bean grinder that you would recommend?

2.) Would you prefer electric or manual

3.) what the best coffee bean to use with a Moccamaster. I love coffee and there is a time and place for all blends.

Thank you

My husband and I's anniversary is coming up and I want to get him a nice Burr grinder. Right now he has this blade grinder and so he has to shake it to redistribute the grounds - this creates a mess on the counter daily. He mostly does pour over with his Chemex or French press, so we don't really need a grinder that excels at espresso.

I've been looking at:

1. Baratza Encore (seems to be a favorite for its even grind, but have read in numerous reviews that when you pull the cup out the grinds tend to go everywhere. I'm so tired of cleaning up coffee grounds)

2. Oxo Conical Burr Grinder (read that it diffuses static pretty well resulting in minimal clean up, but the course grind specifically is not even for French press use)

3. Kitchen Burr Coffee Grinder KCG8433BM (this is not the one that conencts to the mixer, it's a stand alone machine. Virtually zero static for great clean up yet seems to have mixed reviews on the course setting - some say too fine and some say spot on)

Curious if anyone can speak to their experiences and if there's another grinder that you would suggest looking at.

Could you please recommend any affordable burr coffee grinders (not manual) priced under £200?

I want to buy my boyfriend a good coffee grinder for his birthday. He isn’t a coffee expert so just a decent grinder would do. However as I’m a tea drinker, I know nothing so please help.

I was contemplating the Sage Dose Control, but the reviews have made me hesitant due to reports of it frequently breaking within a year. I need a burr grinder that works well with his De'Longhi espresso machine. I would greatly appreciate any recommendations you have.

Edit: Thank you for everyone’s recommendations. While the majority have said the Baratza ESP is good, unfortunately, it’s not yet out in the UK.

Update: I ended up going for the Baratza ESP, as it’s currently on pre-order. I got in contact with the distributor, who informed me that they will hopefully have them in stock this week. Thank you, everyone, for your help. I’m sure my boyfriend is going to love it.

Hey everyone! I’m in the market for a new coffee grinder and I’m looking for some recommendations. I mostly brew pour-over and espresso, so I need something that offers consistent grind size and is easy to use.

Edit: After reading the comments I found these ones:

• TIMEMORE Sculptor 064S

• Baratza Encore ESP

• Fellow Gen 2 Ode

• DF64 Coffee Grinder

If you have any other suggestions for coffee grinders that are high-quality but won’t break the bank, feel free to suggest.

Edit: My budget is around $900.

Thanks in advance!

I'm interested in tasting the difference that a conical burr produces. I'm getting an Aiden, so I'm curious if the opus is decent? I think Fellow will suggest grind settings for the ode and opus 2, when you get beans from Fellow Drops. Which will make the Aiden great for those mornings I just want a coffee without messing around to much

Hi there — I’m looking for an inexpensive burr grinder to recommend to folks who are just starting out with whole bean coffee at home.

Personally, I use and like my Baratza Encore, but at $139 it’s spendy for someone who’s in the early “convincing stage” of grinding beans at home. Simply put, most folks who would consider trying whole bean at home won’t shell out the bucks for a mid-grade burr grinder. Some will, sure, but my goal is finding an entry-level grinder that works well enough to get people to grind beans at home. They can always upgrade later once it’s part of their daily coffee routine.

In short, I’m looking for recommendations for a sub-$50 burr grinder. Here are the ones I've found so far in my hunt:

(Note that all of these are Chinese mass produced OEM models, meaning the brand name on them is just slapped on a mass produced device. Interesting how some well-known brands like Cuisinart and Krups just slap their logo on mass-produced stuff from rando Chinese manufacturers. Of course, they don't want you to know that)

• Capresso 559 — $49. Reviews are mixed with lots of complaints about grounds flying everywhere; very loud.

• Capresso 580 — $49. Reviews worse than the 559.

• Capresso 591 — $49. Reviews are surprisingly good, given it’s the same price as the above two. Most complaints are around having fewer grinding settings, and some complaints that the coarse setting isn’t very coarse. That said, the ratings are decent enough for this $50 unit.

• Cuisinart DBM-8 — $39. Reviews say it does the job, but is very loud and kinda clunky.

• Chefman Burr Mill (no model number) — $37

• Secura SCG-903B — $38. The Secura is the same as the Chefman model (different logo, same Chinese manufacturer), but the Secura comes with a 2-year warranty. Hard to say how real that warranty really is. Reviews are acceptable, but it’s loud and apparently feels cheap.

• Gourmia GCG168 — $33. Reviews are mixed but some positive feedback. Complaints that the static buildup makes a mess, and it spews grounds everywhere. Some complaints that the grind consistency can be poor, but others say it’s great.

• Krups GX5000 — $32. The cheapest of the lot, and reviews aren’t spectacular, but it sounds like it does the job ok. People complain it’s hard to do a coarse grind. Allegedly very loud.

Anyone have experience with the above models or know of other options out there? Any in the $50-60 range that are worthwhile?

Cheers

Michael

As the title states. I work at a nice coffee shop so can do all the things. Curious if there are specific budget grinders you all would recommend for pour overs? Sorry if this is a super common question. Just joined the sub! Looking to upgrade my setup at home to get some more options!

Really confused as to what espresso grinders to get my husband. I am getting him a trade espresso subscription so I want to get a bean grinder to go with it. he currently has a manual grinder which I don't think does a veey good job

We've used Barratza (sp?), Shardor, and some brands easily found in big box stores. We use a ceramic hand grinder for "special" coffee with the AeroPress, but need a higher volume device for the "work day" coffee. The grinders are either noisy (cement mixer filled with cinder blocks), or delicate (rice clean after every third use). R/coffee was no help, chose to evangelize on coffee rather than answer the question. Help me BIFL. You're my only hope.

Hey all!

Extremely new to the coffee game! Literally just got a blade coffee grinder over the summer for grinding spices and coffee beans (2 for 1 I guess you can say!)

Then, as little as 3 weeks ago, I came across James’s channel. Started using the Moka Pot tricks from his video and his advice on getting more uniform grinds from blade grinders.

Now, I’ve ordered myself some medium roast beans from Atomic Brewery after a recommendation from a close friend who is SUPER into coffee. My question is, are there any good burr grinders under $150? I already know ceramic grinders are a huge no no and Bodum is having a sale on this grinder that seems like a good deal considering it’s $40 with stainless steel conical burrs.

https://www.bodum.com/us/en/11750-01us-bistro?gclid=CjwKCAiAkrWdBhBkEiwAZ9cdcD6FZrW-6UeZF9EGOccAeawM48yWsgfG4t-vMgZBI_ceZ_kFw4LHExoCQy4QAvD_BwE

Any recommendations are greatly appreciated!

Edit: (12/30/2022)

Every single suggestion here is so so greatly appreciated!

Just for some clarity as well, I’m not currently looking into getting into espresso. Most of the espresso I’ve had has been too strong and too bitter for me. Now I know a lot of that likely comes down to not knowing what espresso/coffee beans I like. However, I do think I’m more of a medium/light roast kind of guy rather than a dark roast.

However, I’m definitely someone who enjoys the idea of semi-future proofing. And the extra work of a hand grinder doesn’t bother me. I already spend quite a bit of time trying to get the best results I can with my blade grinder, a sieve & a paper towel lmao. The portability of a hand grinder does appeal to me as well!

Considering my budget, perhaps it may be wise to get a good hand grinder to start and then a few years down the line, invest in a good electric grinder as well! I do like the upgradability in the encore however! So that’s also quite appealing given the price!

I’m looking to get an electrical coffee grinder suitable to enjoy V60. I see a lot of you guys have Fellow, very cool but that is a bit over my budget rn I would say.

Is there anything you would suggest below 100 bucks?

We are in the market for a new coffee grinder. We keep getting cheap ones that don’t last more than a year or two. Would like recommendations of products that will last a bit longer and be worth the money (up to $100?).

My husband uses it a few times a week, mostly for cold brew base. Current brand we have is chefman, but it’s barely hanging on.

As an entry-level espresso enthusiast, it's understandable to want to explore different options for equipment without breaking the bank. Current set up is very very basic, Casabrews CM5418, 51mm bottomless portafilter, Okay Tamper, Distribution Tool, scale etc.

However, when it comes to coffee grinders, especially for espresso, quality is paramount. In a perfect world I would go out and buy a Breville Smart Grinder Pro Coffee Bean Grinder. Currently I just have a SHARDOR Adjustable Coffee Grinder. I found something Cheap, but also still a single serve burr grinder that dispenses into a portafilter......there isn't much out there about this off-brand Grinder, and I would love peoples thoughts about how bad of an idea this is to try.

44$ at Walmart

Aedavey Burr Coffee Grinder Electric Coffee Bean Grinder Mill for Beans 12 Cup Stainless Steel with Bowl&Clean Brush

Product details

Discover the difference that freshly ground beans make to your coffee . The Electric Coffee Grinder boasts 10 levels to grind your coffee beans, from ultra-fine to extra-coarse. With an automatic stop, your beans are guaranteed to be consistently ground to the right grade, maximizing the oils, aromas, and flavors for a better cup of coffee. Grind enough coffee to make 2-12 cups, and store any remaining grounds in the chamber.

• ENJOY OPTIMUM FLAVOR: Burr grinding provides a uniform grind to your fresh coffee beans with its 10-position grind selector – move the slide-dial from ultra-fine to extra-coarse to ensure your coffee grounds are exactly the way you prefer.

• POWERFUL & EFFICIENT : Long lasting blades made from strong and durable stainless steel will easily grind any type of coffee you like, from coarse to fine quickly and efficiently with minimum grinding noise.

• GRIND CHAMBER: Our removable grind chamber holds enough ground coffee for 12-cups, you won’t have to worry about grinding beans multiple times to brew coffee for the entire household.

• EASY CLEANUP — DISHWASHER SAFE GRINDING BOWL: The grinding bowl on this coffee bean grinder is designed with durable stainless steel. It's removable for easy filling and pouring and is dishwasher safe.

• CONVENIENT DESIGN: Our heavy-duty unit motor doesn’t take away space for additional design features; enjoy the convenience of cord storage and an additional scoop/cleaning brush to declutter, clean and maximize counter space.

Specifications

• Rated Power: 200W

• Rated Voltage: 120V

• Net Weight: 3.78 pounds

• Bean Hopper Capacity: 240g

• Grinding Chamber Capacity：130g

• Item Dimensions：8.9 x 13.4 x 4.1 inches

• Package Dimensions: 11.8 x 15.4 x 5.9 inches

• Package weight: 3.11 kg

Package Included

• 1x Bean box

• 1x Groud coffee container

• 1x Funnel bracket

• 1x Control penel

• 1x Grind control dial

• 1x scoop

• 1x cleaning brush

• 1x user manul

Hey Guys!

This COVID situation has forced me to start grinding my own beans at home as I used to grind them up at the store previously.

That said I’m on the hunt for a reasonably priced manual or electric burr grinder that’s good for consistent coarse grind for a French press.

About to return a cheap one from Amazon that I got last week and would like to get some real opinions before I got buy another!

Any recommendations would be great! I’m hoping to keep this around $100 but am also curious if that’s even realistic for electric?

I've heard the OXO is not good for grinding a single cup at a time. Same for the Palico Aroma Coffee Grinder and Solis Scala.

The Baratza gets great reviews but is 200USD where I live (Japan).

I'm using a manual burr grinder now, but I'd like something hands-off that makes enough for just a couple of cups. For dark-roast drip coffee.

Hi there, I’m new into cold brew and want to start making it but which grinder is good and grinds evenly? Would possibly love to add it to my small coffee shop