Best grinder on Reddit
447 reviews from r/espresso, r/pourover, r/JamesHoffmann and 24 more subreddits
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#1
Baratza
4.3
(54)
"I am very happy with my Baratza ESP."
"Baratza Encore grinder"
"Go buy yourself a Baratza Encore esp and call it a day."
"Fantastic value-for-money as far as I know."
"It's an awesome product, gotta say."
"I bought the Baratza ESP and frankly I’m very happy with it."
"I bought a Baraztza Encore grinder 5 years ago and use it daily."
"I have a Baratza Encore ESP model 495."
"I paired my Bambino with Encore ESP and have been very happy with the results."
"I have the Baratza Encore ESP. It can grind for multiple brew methods."
#2
Kingrinder
4.5
(40)
"Kingrinder k6"
"I've compared a Kingrinder K6 with the BBE grinder, and the K6 tastes significantly better."
"I really don't see better value for money."
"K6 no question for a $100 budget."
"K6 fot sure. Impossible to beat at the price point imo."
"The K6 should be your best option according to this group."
"+1 for k6."
"K6 if it fits your budget."
"Kingrinder K4 or K6, or 1ZPresso J-Ultra, J-Max, or JX-Pro are all great hand grinders."
"Kingrinder K4 or K6, or 1ZPresso J-Ultra, J-Max, or JX-Pro are all great hand grinders."
#3
Timemore
4.2
(37)
"One of the best single dose grinders in the price range."
"Timemore c2 or if you can afford it go for mhw-3Bomber Blade R3"
"Love my Sculptor 064s. Clean work flow, quiet, nice aesthetic, and great grind."
"I have Timemore C2 and it is great for me."
"Timemore 64s."
"Getting a Timemore C2 is the best advice there is."
"Buy timemore C2."
"Good quality electric grinders are not cheap. I'd suggest C2."
"Timemore c2"
"Timemore C2 or C3 is ~£50 pounds if ordered from Aliexpress."
#4
DF54
4.3
(33)
"DF54. It's great."
"I'm happy with my DF54 so I recommend it if you like single dosing."
"Df54 for best taste, encore esp or mignon silenzio for convenience."
"I recently got a DF54 and couldn't be happier."
"I love my DF54 for pour over and espresso. $230 plus tax well within budget!"
"DF54 is treating me REALLY well"
"I’m new to serious coffee and went with a df54."
"So happy with it."
"DF54 all the way."
"I use DF54 for both espresso and pour over."
#5
Eureka
4.3
(31)
"I can’t recommend it enough."
"The Atom 75 is the better choice for convenience."
"Eureka Mignon specialita. I run light roast beans through it without a problem."
"I would go to espressocoffeeshop.com and get yourself a eureka mignon specialità grinder."
"I have a chrome Eureka Atom W65 and I love it!"
"I found a used Eureka Mignon Specialita for $250 in FB marketplace and it has been excellent."
"I just but a Eureka Mignon Notte for $300 and it works great."
"I ended up going with the Mignon Specialita at $650."
"We have been very pleasantly surprised by how quiet our Eureka Mignon Zero is."
"Consider a eureka mignon grinder. With a few simple mods, you can make it a very capable grinder."
#6
Niche
4.5
(28)
"It's also the quietest electric grinder I know of."
"You will be happy with it."
"I’m thoroughly happy with this grinder."
"If you want conical, go for the niche zero."
"Niche Zero and keep the hand grinder for pourover."
"Niche Zero. Easy to clean, bombproof and quiet."
"Niche Zero. Has to be purchased from the manf.'s website and imported (from England) to the U.S."
"Niche Zero is a great choice for espresso."
"I voted for the Niche."
"For espresso, I love my niche zero."
#7
1Zpresso
4.5
(22)
"I picked up a 1Zpresso Q2 with the Heptagonal burr... It's fantastic."
"+rep for 1zpresso q2."
"I like the 1zpresso JX PRO. I’ve used it for three years now and it still looks new."
"I like my jx pro a lot."
"1zpresso Q2 is really good, compact, and makes wonderful coffee with the aeropress."
"...so I'd say the 1zpresso range would be a great starting point."
"I'd go for 1Zpresso ZP6 or K-Ultra."
"Love it through and through!!"
"Personally I'm a great fan of 1zpresso.."
"I have the 1zpresso x Ultra and love it, Great Build quality and great grind."
#8
DF
4.3
(19)
"Absolutely a DF64 with that budget - it's absolutely solid."
"DF54 is very versatile. Watch James Hoffmann's recent budget grinder review. It is pretty much the best value for money on the market right now."
"Df54 is just the best option by a long shot imo right now."
"DF54 would be a good route. Capable filter and espresso grinder with flat burrs which will be upgradable going forward."
"+1 for the DF54"
"Excellent grinder and the 64 is only worth it if you're definitely going to start swapping out the burrs."
"Literally nothing but amazing things to say about DF64e for daily use."
"I have df64 and love it."
"Consider saving some money (a third+ the price) and going for the DF54 (US$229)..."
"I currently have a DF64 gen 2 and a p100 and the DF is surprisingly well built!"
#9
DF64
4.4
(13)
"Hi! I use DF64V and I really like it."
"My DF64 blew my mind when I used it for the first time."
"Got a DF64 in that budget. Works super well."
"I would go with the DF64, you will have the option to change out the burrs for SSP burrs."
"DF64"
"DF64 is a great buy."
"For espresso, konti nlng DF64 na."
"DF64 Gen 2 because you can switch to SSP burrs."
"DF64 with SSPHU or DLC burrs."
"DF64 Gen 2. There's so many posts and YouTube videos about this topic."
#10
Fellow
4.1
(14)
"I have a gen 1 Fellow Ode with gen 2 burrs. Love it."
"Fellow Ode Gen 2 ($345) or a 1zpresso Zp6 ($199) hand grinder or a Kingrinder K6 ($100) hand grinder"
"Ode Gen 2 user, absolutely love it."
"The espresso dialing is supposed to be a pain, but possible."
"We have the Ode, because my husband likes coffee."
"I have the Ode Gen 2."
"I have the Ode Gen 2, never RDT with it, and on occasion will get a few grounds on the counter."
"If you can wait until Black Friday, the Ode Gen 2 will be under $300."
"We upgraded from the smart grinder pro to the second gen ode from fellow."
"Fellow Opus is decent one."
#11
1ZPresso
4.7
(11)
"Kingrinder K4 or K6, or 1ZPresso J-Ultra, J-Max, or JX-Pro are all great hand grinders."
"Kingrinder K4 or K6, or 1ZPresso J-Ultra, J-Max, or JX-Pro are all great hand grinders."
"Kingrinder K4 or K6, or 1ZPresso J-Ultra, J-Max, or JX-Pro are all great hand grinders."
"Opposed to manual? 1Zpresso K ultra is great for this."
"1zpresso K Ultra 😉"
"I love full body coffee."
"I used the 1Zpresso Q Air on a month long trip to France this summer."
"I bought 1ZPresso K Ultra for moka. Now, use it for the french press as well."
"I just bought the 1zpresso k ultra for pour overs."
"1ZPresso Jx-Pro."
#12
Mazzer
4.6
(10)
"The Mazzer Philos is the best bet if long-term availability of parts matters to you."
"Go for a Mazzer Philos."
"My choice would be Mazzer Philos. But there are lots of other great options."
"Mazzer Philos for single dose."
"Personally, I feel the Philos is a steal at the current price."
"I’m waiting anxiously for the Mazzer Philos with the 200D burrs."
"Check on Mazzer Philos or df83v."
"I say it would absolutely fit the bill for you."
"Consider the Mazzer Philos grinder with the I200D burrs as a low-cost option."
"Depending on your budget and preferences: Mazzer Philos."
#13
K6
4.9
(9)
"I recommend you to look up K6 on AliExpress."
"Easy K6, C2 is good start."
"No matter how cheap you can find the C2, I think the K6 is a better choice."
"For the same price K6 is incomparable difference."
"Best one for pour over of this bunch."
"K6 definitely without question."
"K6 is the best if you don't mind hand grinding."
"It’s a bloody good grinder."
"I am using k6 for both pourover and espresso."
#14
1zpresso
4.6
(9)
"The 1ZPresso J Ultra is an excellent espresso-focused grinder."
"Great results and easy to clean and maintain."
"The well-regarded 1Zpresso J-Ultra reflects its price in its quality."
"1Zpresso j ultra is your best bet for hand grinders."
"1zpresso J ultra."
"J Ultra is great, but you'll probably want to get an electric grinder eventually."
"It can have super fine adjustments and is very consistent."
"A jmax or J ultra will be good."
"The 1Zpresso J-Ultra hand-grinder is quite nice, with grind steps less than half that of the KinGrinders, but at twice the price."
#15
Fiorenzato
4.3
(8)
"Check Fiorenzato AllGround Sense GbW. It's awesome."
"I have admired the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense from afar ;) , and only have read positive comments here about it."
"I would recommend a Fiorenzato All Ground."
"You should add Fiorenzato AllGround Sense to your short list."
"Do take a look at the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense--just over your budget, but looking so very promising."
"Boy, the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense seems like such a nice machine."
"Excellent 64mm flat burr grinder with hopper workflow."
"The Fiorenzato AllGround Sense is a beauty."
#16
Lagom
4.3
(8)
"1- Lagom mini. Doesn’t take up counter space and does both filter and espresso well."
"Lagom Casa would be my recommendation. I’ve tried built in brevilles grinders, wilfa uniform and a df64 gen 2. The Casa is my favourite so far."
"The P64 I would certainly consider."
"Lagom Casa with 65CL burrs is underrated."
"Lagom casa €550."
"Lagom P64."
"I really enjoy my Lagom mini with moonshine burrs."
"I just got a lagom casa for espresso and it's been working well."
#17
Niche Zero
4.6
(7)
"Niche Zero is probably the most popular choice."
"Find it works super and I’m also a huge fan of the tactile switch."
"I just went from a Breville SGP to Niche Zero and really love it."
"I have a niche zero and I love it."
"DF64 or Niche Zero are both great options."
"I love my Niche Zero for traditional full bodied espresso."
"Niche zero is a nice choice well under budget."
#18
DF 54
4.4
(7)
"DF54 is much better and absolutely worth it."
"Use the money on a decent grinder like the df54 or df64."
"DF54! Great for any roast and milk drinks."
"Sd40 or df54 grinder for home use."
"Get the DF54 for the grinder and Gemilai CRM3605 yes the grinder is more expensive but that should always be the case dapat"
"DF54 / 64 and with a little more Niche Zero."
"The df54 will do well."
#19
LEM
4.5
(6)
"LEM is solid."
"I have a LEM and love it."
"LEM, get the 3/4 HP at least. Been using the same one 15 years."
"Get on the LEM email list, they have 25% off sales."
"1/2 hp or more. Pick one that you can attach a mixer to later."
"I recommend LEM."
#20
Ode
4.5
(6)
"Or you can get the Ode Gen 2 + DF64 Gen 2."
"Ode or a hand grinder."
"As others said, get the Ode and don’t look back."
"Ode user here. No complaints."
"Ode Gen 2 if you’re willing to go up about $45."
"Ode will work but its a home grinder, not designed to run continuously."
#21
Comandante
4.5
(6)
"Comandante C40 MK4."
"Ditto on the Comandante. I've had mine for 3 years and it hasn't let me down once."
"The commandante has been the best ive tried!"
"Comandante C40 with red clix axle."
"Currently using a friend’s Comandante C40 which is more premium and is excellent"
"If 300 is the max, I’d still look closely at the Comandante C40 MK4 or 1Zpresso K-Ultra."
#22
Varia
4.2
(6)
"I’m a big fan of my Varia Vs3 grinder."
"Varia VS3 is probably the best under $300."
"In your price range you should check out the Varia VS6."
"Varia vs6 is 850, lots of burr options too."
"Probably the Varia VS3; it swappable burrs, which make it great for experimenting."
"Varia vs3 might be for you."
#23
Option-O
4.6
(5)
"I have been making exceptional espresso ever since."
"Have been using option-o lagom mini for a few years now for espresso and occasional filter."
"For me, the Option-O Lagom Casa has been a game changer."
"Option-O Lagom Casa ($389 single dose grinder)"
"Option-O Lagom Mini or maybe the Casa with the smaller burrset."
#24
Pietro
4.8
(4)
"The Pietro will crush just about everything else out there."
"Pietro with Pro Brewing Burrs hands down for best clarity."
"The pietro with pro brew burrs is top notch."
"I get pretty juicy cups on Pietro with the all purpose burrs."
#25
Kinu
4.8
(4)
"The absolute best grinder specs wise is the kinu m47 lineup."
"Kinu M47, the more refined option for hand grinding."
"My favorite is the Kinu for dark and medium roasts."
"I like the Kinu, I think it’s pretty good for both."
#26
Zerno
4.8
(4)
"Get a Zerno and never look back."
"The Zerno is more than $500 but much less than $2500."
"Zerno Z1 with burrs that match the profile you're looking for."
"Just go slightly more and get a Zerno Z1."
#27
Weber
5.0
(3)
"I also recommend the Weber Key II."
"I bought a Weber MK-2 this summer and love it."
"My recommendation has nothing to do with this."
#28
P64
5.0
(3)
"I have a P64 and had a loan Philos."
"I use a P64 and a Zerno Z1 with my Micra."
"P64."
#29
Philos
5.0
(3)
"Spend a bit more and get a Philos, would be my recommendation."
"Get a Philos and don’t look back."
"I think you're not going to go wrong with the Philos, and agree with others about owning a superbly engineered and built machine that will last for life."
#30
OXO
4.3
(3)
"I’ve used the Oxo grinder daily for over a year."
"My OXO conical burr grinder is still kicking it after 8 years."
"Found the OXO grinder with integrated scale for a steal."
#31
Wilfa
4.0
(3)
"I’m happy with my Wilfa Svart."
"Wilfa Svart is pretty good, and James Hoffman recommended it in an older video."
"I believe Wilfa Svart could be one"
#32
Ameribrade
5.0
(2)
"Love it."
"Incredible machine."
#33
Breville
5.0
(2)
"My spouse gifted me the Breville Barista Express a few years ago and we love it."
"My dad gifted me the Breville Barista Express 3 years ago and... the machine works perfect."
#34
Commercial Grinder
5.0
(2)
"Buy a commercial one(all stainless steel) if you can."
"I’d highly recommend buying a used commercial od grinder."
#35
ZP6
5.0
(2)
"ZP6 for ultimate clarity or K Ultra would be my picks."
"Why not get an electric and a hand grinder? ZP6 + DF83V for example"
#36
DF83
5.0
(2)
"The df83v would be cheaper too than either niche."
"Df83 bar none"
#37
Atom
4.5
(2)
"My atom 75 is scary quiet."
"Used atom 75 or libra."
#38
Vitamix
4.5
(2)
"This is probably the best."
"Have you tried the vitamix but with the dry grinding pitcher?"
#39
LEM Big Bite
4.5
(2)
"Very happy for years with the LEM big bite."
"We went with [this one](https://a.co/d/8RNA3C5) 18 years ago, and it's still going strong."
#40
Pepper Cannon
4.5
(2)
"I've had mine for years now and it's totally worth it if you can afford to spend $200 on a pepper grinder."
"Only negative is the price but it really is worth it."
#41
Mahlkonig
4.5
(2)
"I’m extremely satisfied with its performance."
"I've seen some cafes use the Mahlkonig x54 for decaf or single origin."
#42
DM47
4.0
(2)
"A DM47 open box ($159) with kinu m47 pour over burrs (50$), can’t get any better than this for conical pour over grinder"
"Can do both espresso and filter."
#43
DF Grinders
4.0
(2)
"Go with one of the DFs."
"DF grinders are available in the EU from homebarista.be."
#44
Weston
4.0
(2)
"I have the grinder you are looking at. It works as advertised."
"I've got the .5hp Weston and am happy with it."
#45
KinGrinder
4.0
(2)
"Kingrinder, Timemore, 1zpresso etc are all good brands."
"Checkout the KinGrinder."
#46
SK40
3.5
(2)
"Sk40 is awesome that’s the best sub 200$ choice."
"SK40 or DF54 It's a debate/decision between conical and flat burr."
#47
Starseeker
4.0
(1)
"Have had good results with starseeker e55 if youre on a budget."
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