Overall Rating
7.4, Based on 90 Reviews
Avg Price
$100.00
Manufacturer
Baratza
Machine Type
Conical burr, hopper, grinds bin, doser like grinding, on off swith
Colors
Black
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
Yes
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The first grinder produced by Baratza, and originally sold under the Solis name. Features a conical burr and an on-off side switch. Discontinued.
. . (quality: 7.0)
04.16.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Better than a Zassenhaus!
Alan Jarrett (quality: 4.5)
05.23.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This is just a workhorse and affordable for most. Solid, dependable, consistent and durable.
Allen Ginzburg (quality: 5.0)
06.26.2008
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: So you think a $100 grinder won't work for espresso... think again!
Anders Halskov-Jensen (quality: 7.0)
02.13.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Wanna try a burr grinder? Go get the Maestro.................
B M (quality: 4.0)
02.20.2005
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Must-have entry-level grinder if you want high quality espresso without breaking the bank. You will have to upgrade eventually.
Ben Frey (quality: 7.0)
10.19.2004
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: For espresso afficionados not ready to make the jump to a Rocky or Mazzer Mini, this a good machine -- but only if given proper care.
Bijou Schmidt (quality: 1.0)
11.14.2011
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: look for a cheaper burr grinde, nothing special about this one for the price
Bill McMichael (quality: 7.0)
01.13.2003
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: The Solis Maestro handles the finer grinds but cannot produce the consistently coarse grind needed to produce excellent French press coffee.
Bill Way (quality: 6.3)
09.15.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Must be one of the best buys in grinders and does an excellent job.
Bill Womack (quality: 8.3)
09.14.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: If the price makes you flip, you must equip!
Bo Harrison (quality: 4.3)
08.07.2004
Rating: 3.2
Bottom Line: Good looks with a tricky design.
Bob Cosentino (quality: 6.5)
07.21.2004
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great product and a great companion the Moka Brew.
Bob O‘Neal (quality: 2.5)
12.12.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Lacks nostalga. Coffee tastes best when I grind it myself.
Brad Chick (quality: 0.3)
09.09.2010
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: n/a
Brent Starks
06.19.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great - Best Grinder you can get for the cost
Brewster Lewster (quality: 3.0)
04.30.2003
Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: You get what you pay for.
C Becker (quality: 4.4)
10.06.2005
Rating: 0.0
Bottom Line: Beans other than black cat refuse to feed into the burrs. Totally useless - I literally smashed it on the garage floor (picture inside).
Charles Dow (quality: 4.5)
12.10.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Good for drip grinds, quiet, indifferent ergonomics
Chris Mistler (quality: 5.3)
06.10.2009
Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: Avoid this one.
Christopher Groppi (quality: 6.9)
06.23.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Unless you have over $200 to spend on a grinder, this machine is IT.
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