Best grinder on Reddit

384 reviews from r/espresso, r/pourover, r/JamesHoffmann and 20 more subreddits

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#1

Baratza

4.3
(47)
"Go buy yourself a Baratza Encore esp and call it a day."
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"Fantastic value-for-money as far as I know."
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"It's an awesome product, gotta say."
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"I bought the Baratza ESP and frankly I’m very happy with it."
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"I bought a Baraztza Encore grinder 5 years ago and use it daily."
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"I say you shell out the extra $50 and get the Barataza Sette Wi I had it and I loved it."
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"I have a Baratza Encore ESP model 495."
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"I paired my Bambino with Encore ESP and have been very happy with the results."
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"I have the Baratza Encore ESP. It can grind for multiple brew methods."
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"I have the Baratza ESP and love it. Works great."
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#2

Timemore

4.2
(32)
"At those prices I'd go with the 064s. (I have an 078s and I love it!)."
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"Love my Sculptor 064s. Clean work flow, quiet, nice aesthetic, and great grind."
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"I have Timemore C2 and it is great for me."
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"Timemore 64s."
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"Getting a Timemore C2 is the best advice there is."
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"Buy timemore C2."
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"Good quality electric grinders are not cheap. I'd suggest C2."
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"Timemore C3 chestnut - fits inside a regular AP, goes on sale at Amazon for around $50 regularly."
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"The Timemores being cheap in your country - get one. They can do the job, just as well as the usual crowd."
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"I've heard some very good things about the Timemore Sculptor grinders."
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#3

Eureka

4.3
(28)
"Eureka Mignon specialita. I run light roast beans through it without a problem."
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"I would go to espressocoffeeshop.com and get yourself a eureka mignon specialità grinder."
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"I have a chrome Eureka Atom W65 and I love it!"
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"Eureka libra scale over everything."
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"I found a used Eureka Mignon Specialita for $250 in FB marketplace and it has been excellent."
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"Eureka Mignon Facile"
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"I just but a Eureka Mignon Notte for $300 and it works great."
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"I ended up going with the Mignon Specialita at $650."
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"We have been very pleasantly surprised by how quiet our Eureka Mignon Zero is."
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"Eureka would probably be your best bet imo."
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#4

DF54

4.4
(26)
"I'm happy with my DF54 so I recommend it if you like single dosing."
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"Df54 for best taste, encore esp or mignon silenzio for convenience."
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"I recently got a DF54 and couldn't be happier."
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"I love my DF54 for pour over and espresso. $230 plus tax well within budget!"
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"DF54 is treating me REALLY well"
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"I’m new to serious coffee and went with a df54."
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"So happy with it."
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"DF54 all the way."
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"I use DF54 for both espresso and pour over."
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"I'm honestly blown away by the DF54."
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#5

Kingrinder

4.4
(19)
"I'd say start there, if you are disappointed, you can sell it at almost no loss."
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"Buy the K6. It is a great grinder. Sturdy build, an exterior grind adjustment and you can do anything from espresso to French press."
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"I have the K6 and love it. Definitely worth the price. Highly recommended."
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"KINGrinder P2 is an incredible grinder for the price."
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"I got the Kingrinder K6 on Amazon for $100 earlier this year and I've been very happy."
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"2- Kingrinder K6. Budget and does both."
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"Absolutely love it."
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"Kingrinder K6. Takes about 20 seconds to grind 18g."
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"I decided to start with the K6 and now have the Timemore 064s on order."
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"As far as I know, it's the best grinder at that price point atm."
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#6

1Zpresso

4.6
(18)
"If its under usd 100 k6 is a ggod choice but i will recommend at least an 1zpresso j or k series."
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"1zpresso Q2 is really good, compact, and makes wonderful coffee with the aeropress."
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"1Z presso J max."
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"...so I'd say the 1zpresso range would be a great starting point."
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"I'd go for 1Zpresso ZP6 or K-Ultra."
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"I'd recommend the X-ultra if she likes acidity and you're interested in the hand grinder route."
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"I will also suggest the 1zpresso line of hand grinders. The k series will work great."
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"Love it through and through!!"
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"Personally I'm a great fan of 1zpresso.."
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"I have the 1zpresso x Ultra and love it, Great Build quality and great grind."
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#7

DF64

4.5
(14)
"DF64 V2 — with stock or DLC burrs."
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"Hi! I use DF64V and I really like it."
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"DF64 II"
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"My DF64 blew my mind when I used it for the first time."
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"Got a DF64 in that budget. Works super well."
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"I would go with the DF64, you will have the option to change out the burrs for SSP burrs."
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"DF64"
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"For espresso, konti nlng DF64 na."
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"DF64 Gen 2 because you can switch to SSP burrs."
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"DF64 with SSPHU or DLC burrs."
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#8

Niche

4.4
(12)
"For espresso, I love my niche zero."
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"If I had to pick one of them, I'd go for the niche."
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"Niche."
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"Niche Zero without a doubt here."
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"Niche or df64 depending on your roast preferences."
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"I’d suggest maybe the niche."
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"Niche is proven for med or dark roasts."
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"For conicals you have the niche zero at the the low end."
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"Maybe try getting a used Niche Zero for that Price."
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"I use both a niche and an Atom 75 and can confirm that both are pretty quiet."
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#9

DF

4.0
(13)
"Literally nothing but amazing things to say about DF64e for daily use."
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"I have df64 and love it."
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"I currently have a DF64 gen 2 and a p100 and the DF is surprisingly well built!"
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"I have been using the DF64 with SSP burs for 2 years now and I think it’s a great flat bur gringer."
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"The DFv2 seems like a great value for the price."
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"The DF64 ver2 at the presale price won the battle for me."
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"The Niche is solid but will be outperformed by the newer DFs."
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"Df64v2 is very nice."
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"Love my df54. To me $230 for a grinder isn’t cheap at all so I’m glad I could afford to get in the game!"
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"Check out the discord for anyone selling their grinders, I'd look at the newer versions of the DF64 or 83."
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#10

Fellow

4.2
(12)
"Fellow Ode Gen 2 ($345) or a 1zpresso Zp6 ($199) hand grinder or a Kingrinder K6 ($100) hand grinder"
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"Ode Gen 2 user, absolutely love it."
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"I love the Fellow Ode2, if not for espresso. Quiet, and least messy grinder I have ever had."
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"I have the Ode Gen 2."
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"I have the Ode Gen 2, never RDT with it, and on occasion will get a few grounds on the counter."
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"If you can wait until Black Friday, the Ode Gen 2 will be under $300."
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"We upgraded from the smart grinder pro to the second gen ode from fellow."
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"Fellow Opus is decent one."
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"Good and reasonably priced."
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"Good and reasonably priced."
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#11

Mazzer

4.6
(7)
"My choice would be Mazzer Philos. But there are lots of other great options."
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"Mazzer Philos for single dose."
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"Personally, I feel the Philos is a steal at the current price."
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"I’m waiting anxiously for the Mazzer Philos with the 200D burrs."
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"Depending on your budget and preferences: Mazzer Philos."
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"I love the older Mazzers - mini or super jolly since they last forever."
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"Used Mazzer Mini or Super Jolly"
#12

Ode

4.7
(6)
"Or you can get the Ode Gen 2 + DF64 Gen 2."
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"Ode or a hand grinder."
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"As others said, get the Ode and don’t look back."
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"Ode user here. No complaints."
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"Ode Gen 2 if you’re willing to go up about $45."
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"Ode 2 for sure. Hand grinders suggestions are all excellent but may be perceived as a downgrade from someone that is using a blade grinder."
#13

Mahlkonig

4.7
(6)
"It’s the best investment you’ll make for a shop and save some headaches dialing in"
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"I’m extremely satisfied with its performance."
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"If you have the budget, go for it."
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"It has been absolutely wonderful so far."
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"I’ve got a Mahlkonig and it’s great."
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"I've seen some cafes use the Mahlkonig x54 for decaf or single origin."
#14

LEM

4.5
(6)
"I second the LEM grinders. I have a cheap cabelas grinder, my cousin has the LEM."
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"I have a LEM and love it."
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"LEM, get the 3/4 HP at least. Been using the same one 15 years."
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"Get on the LEM email list, they have 25% off sales."
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"1/2 hp or more. Pick one that you can attach a mixer to later."
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"I recommend LEM."
#15

OXO

4.5
(6)
"I’ve used the Oxo grinder daily for over a year."
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"Love it."
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"Specifically designed to deliver a consistent coarse grind."
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"We use an OXO burr grinder. I’d say $100 or less for whatever you choose, don’t overthink it."
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"My OXO conical burr grinder is still kicking it after 8 years."
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"Found the OXO grinder with integrated scale for a steal."
#16

Lagom

4.3
(6)
"1- Lagom mini. Doesn’t take up counter space and does both filter and espresso well."
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"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."
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"Lagom casa €550."
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"Lagom P64."
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"I really enjoy my Lagom mini with moonshine burrs."
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"I just got a lagom casa for espresso and it's been working well."
#17

Varia

4.2
(6)
"I’m a big fan of my Varia Vs3 grinder."
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"In your price range you should check out the Varia VS6."
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"Varia vs6 is 850, lots of burr options too."
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"Varia VS3 gen 2 with hypernova ultra s burrs"
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"Probably the Varia VS3; it swappable burrs, which make it great for experimenting."
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"Varia vs3 might be for you."
#18

Fiorenzato

4.4
(5)
"Check Fiorenzato AllGround Sense GbW. It's awesome."
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"I have admired the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense from afar ;) , and only have read positive comments here about it."
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"Boy, the Fiorenzato AllGround Sense seems like such a nice machine."
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"Excellent 64mm flat burr grinder with hopper workflow."
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"The Fiorenzato AllGround Sense is a beauty."
#19

Niche Zero

4.8
(4)
"Find it works super and I’m also a huge fan of the tactile switch."
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"I just went from a Breville SGP to Niche Zero and really love it."
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"I have a niche zero and I love it."
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"Niche zero is a nice choice well under budget."
#20

Pietro

4.8
(4)
"The Pietro will crush just about everything else out there."
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"Pietro with Pro Brewing Burrs hands down for best clarity."
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"The pietro with pro brew burrs is top notch."
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"I get pretty juicy cups on Pietro with the all purpose burrs."
#21

Zerno

4.7
(3)
"The Zerno is more than $500 but much less than $2500."
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"Zerno Z1 with burrs that match the profile you're looking for."
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"Just go slightly more and get a Zerno Z1."
#22

Option-O

4.7
(3)
"Have been using option-o lagom mini for a few years now for espresso and occasional filter."
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"For me, the Option-O Lagom Casa has been a game changer."
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"Option-O Lagom Mini or maybe the Casa with the smaller burrset."
#23

1ZPresso

4.7
(3)
"I bought 1ZPresso K Ultra for moka. Now, use it for the french press as well."
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"Either the 1ZPressos or KINGrinders, both have good grinders for good prices."
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"I love my 1zpresso honestly. Portable, reliable, good weight."
#24

Wilfa

4.3
(3)
"If you where happy with wilfa, I have the uniform for 3 years and had zero issues so far."
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"I believe Wilfa Svart could be one"
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"I've had my Wilfa Uniform+ for a few years now and it's a fantastic bit of kit in that price range."
#25

DF83

5.0
(2)
"The df83v would be cheaper too than either niche."
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"Df83 bar none"
#26

ZP6

5.0
(2)
"ZP6 for ultimate clarity or K Ultra would be my picks."
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"Why not get an electric and a hand grinder? ZP6 + DF83V for example"
#27

P64

5.0
(2)
"I use a P64 and a Zerno Z1 with my Micra."
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"P64."
#28

Ameribrade

5.0
(2)
"Love it."
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"Incredible machine."
#29

Unicorn Mills

5.0
(2)
"I've had the one I use for black pepper for 15 years now."
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"Had mine since 2021, still going strong."
#30

Preeti

5.0
(2)
"Preeti mixer grinders are great. I have Preeti Zodiac since 6+ years."
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"Nothing like Preeti. The smallest size jar does wonders for dry spice and chutney."
#31

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."
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"Only negative is the price but it really is worth it."
#32

Vitamix

4.5
(2)
"This is probably the best."
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"Have you tried the vitamix but with the dry grinding pitcher?"
#33

Comandante

4.5
(2)
"Comandante C40 MK4."
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"If 300 is the max, I’d still look closely at the Comandante C40 MK4 or 1Zpresso K-Ultra."
#34

Atom

4.5
(2)
"My atom 75 is scary quiet."
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"Used atom 75 or libra."
#35

Wilmont

4.5
(2)
"It's amazing."
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"Well made and versatile."
#36

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"
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"Can do both espresso and filter."
#37

K

4.0
(2)
"It does very well with all of them. It’s a very competent all-rounder."
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"I have both the ZP6 and K-plus and prefer the k-plus for more developed roasts."
#38

Brodbeck

4.0
(2)
"Any of the main brands will be great."
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"You can get a great grinder for a reasonable price."
#39

Philos

5.0
(1)
"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."
#40

Rocket

5.0
(1)
"Very happy with our Rocket espresso grinder."
#41

ZP

5.0
(1)
"ZP6 Special without question."
#42

Femobook

5.0
(1)
"I think conical burrs are superior for dark/medium roasts."
#43

Old Mate Designs

5.0
(1)
"Worth every cent ! Excellent grinders."
#44

Aroma 2

5.0
(1)
"I’ve got one myself and it’s amazing."
#45

Ultra

5.0
(1)
"Would something like this work for you?"
#46

Cuisinart

5.0
(1)
"What about an electric burr style coffee grinder?"
#47

K6

5.0
(1)
"It’s a bloody good grinder."
#48

Peugeot

5.0
(1)
"I love my Peugeot…"
#49

Specialita

5.0
(1)
"I bought the Specialita for around $400 shipped."
#50

EK43

5.0
(1)
"I think an EK43 s would fit the bill."
#51

1zpresso

5.0
(1)
"1zpresso J ultra."
#52

Hibrew

5.0
(1)
"Look into Hibrew G5"
#53

Sculptor

5.0
(1)
"Sculptor 064s is amazing."
#54

Tomeem

5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using a Tomeem rechargeable grinder from Amazon for 2 years."
#55

Preethi

5.0
(1)
"Best value for money, excellent quality."
#56

MHW

5.0
(1)
"Great grinder for the price!"
#57

Unicorn

5.0
(1)
"Unicorn is the best."
#58

Cole and Mason

5.0
(1)
"Pricey but by far the best one I have used."
#59

Tre Spade

5.0
(1)
"It's still the best mill I've ever seen."
#60

IKEA

5.0
(1)
"Had mine since 2014. Still going!"
#61

Preethi Steele

5.0
(1)
"Using it since 2 years. Works perfectly."
#62

Commercial Grinder

5.0
(1)
"I’d highly recommend buying a used commercial od grinder."
#63

Ode Gen 2

5.0
(1)
"Just bought an ode gen 2 and it’s been great."
#64

Aromaster

5.0
(1)
"I'm extremely happy with it."
#65

Hamilton Beach

5.0
(1)
"Magic bullet and nutri bullet works great for chutney and grinding small batches of dal and others."
#66

Oro

5.0
(1)
"I can say enough good things about my Oro Mignon. It’s a solid build quality and for what you are going to use it for, I think it would be perfect."
#67

Kinu

5.0
(1)
"Fast and reliable in a long run"
#68

Kinggrinder

5.0
(1)
"Best value for the buck."
#69

Cabela's

5.0
(1)
"I love my cabela’s grinder was only $100"
#70

Goset

5.0
(1)
"It's a fantastic machine."
#71

Etzinger

5.0
(1)
"I’m pretty partial to the Etzinger EtzMAX LM grind-by-weight."
#72

Heycafe

5.0
(1)
"We use the Heycafe Buddy grinder in all our pop-up shops, and highly recommend."
#73

MEAT

5.0
(1)
"Absolutely love my MEAT #22 grinder. I go through a case of pork butts in about 5 minutes (if that)."
#74

Kafatek

5.0
(1)
"My search and need for a new grinder twice a year stopped when I bought my first Kafatek."
#75

MK4

4.0
(1)
"I has great success with natural beans using my MK4."
#76

Wancle

4.0
(1)
"Search mo wancle sa laz yan gamit ko. Goods naman."
#77

Ode Gen1

4.0
(1)
"Used or refurbished ode gen1 with new gen2 burrs."
#78

Eureka Oro

4.0
(1)
"Have you considered the Eureka Oro line?"
#79

Chinese grinders

4.0
(1)
"You can get Chinese grinders on Amazon for like 60 bucks."
#80

Sette

4.0
(1)
"I'm between the df54 and Sette 270."
#81

Gaggia

4.0
(1)
"This is actually Eureka but a little better."
#82

Ninja

4.0
(1)
"I use the Foodi (smoothie maker and nutrient extractor) for most of my chutneys and dals."
#83

Skerton

4.0
(1)
"I bought a Skerton + ceramic burr grinder through Amazon not very expensive."
#84

K4

4.0
(1)
"I have a k4 and it works very well."
#85

Lelit

4.0
(1)
"Lelit William"
#86

Weber

4.0
(1)
#87

Option O

4.0
(1)
"The Option o lagom casa would be a decent option!"
#88

KinGrinder

4.0
(1)
"Checkout the KinGrinder."
#89

DF64 II

4.0
(1)
"IMO, if you want to go the flat burr route on a budget wait until you can afford a df64 II."
#90

K-Ultra

4.0
(1)
"I chose the K-Ultra because it's very good for pourover and French press."
#91

Breville

4.0
(1)
"I've had it for about 3 months and works really well for me."
#92

Hario

4.0
(1)
"Another great option is the Hario Skerton Pro Ceramic Coffee Mill."
#93

Turin

4.0
(1)
#94

Lido

4.0
(1)
"If your target is two-four shots/day, Lido OG, Kinu, Mazzer, and ten others all come to mind."
#95

KitchenAid

4.0
(1)
#96

Starseeker

4.0
(1)
"Starseeker edge is srsly underrated."
#97

Ceado

4.0
(1)
"Ceado e5p."
#98

Origin

4.0
(1)
"Any grinder in that $2k to $3k range will suit you."
#99

KMax

4.0
(1)
"KMax. Though it might be discontinued."
#100

TW-90

4.0
(1)
"With all the attachments."
#101

OBM

4.0
(1)
"Solid and gets the job done."
#102

STX

4.0
(1)
"Makes a good one too."
#103

SK40

4.0
(1)
"Sk40 is awesome that’s the best sub 200$ choice."
#104

C3

3.0
(1)
"Personally, I wouldn't get the C3 if I'm only ever going to do espresso."
#105

Tchibo

3.0
(1)
"I found this surprisingly good value, has steel burrs."

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