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.
Robert Jason (quality: 7.3)
01.20.2003
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Solis Maestro performs admirably, and provides great value for the $$$$
Richard Santos (quality: 6.4)
05.16.2002
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: If your looking for an entry to mid-level grinder, this is it.
Philip Sternklar (quality: 6.7)
12.02.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Works great with Ms. Silvia
Pete Landera (quality: 7.0)
12.06.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: The ideal entry model that satisfies all needs from Frensh press to advanced espresso machines.
Patrick Toomey (quality: 6.5)
02.16.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: An excellent no frills quiet unit that is appropriate for the home kitchen!!
Neil Edwards (quality: 6.0)
06.26.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder for home usage.
Mike McGinness (quality: 7.0)
12.29.2001
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Possibly the best home grinder out there for under $200!
Mike Malecki (quality: 7.0)
12.28.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: great value for money; not perfect but a great 'first grinder'
Mike Foster (quality: 7.2)
09.01.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder--read Mark's detailed review if you haven't already.
Michael Burwen (quality: 6.6)
03.28.2005
Rating: 2.6
Bottom Line: Worthless for grinding oily beans at any grind setting.
Matt L (quality: 6.5)
11.19.2008
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Finally! Perfectly times espresso shots from my Gaggia Coffee!
Mark Rabin (quality: 6.0)
02.18.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: All in all, a great home grinder for light daily use.
Linc Kesler (quality: 7.0)
11.19.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This time, they got it right: it is the budget choice.
Larry Viers (quality: 5.5)
05.09.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Solid entry level grander for drip to espresso. My friend raved about the crème a. May save up to 40% in coffe bean use over blade grinder
Kimber Mata (quality: 6.3)
02.28.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Overall a great grinder in it's price range. WOuld be perfect for a house that grinds for drip and espresso.
Kim Krantz (quality: 7.3)
02.03.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great machine, great grind, great price, kicked up my espresso a notch!
Keith Richmond (quality: 1.3)
03.03.2003
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Boulders or dust? Am I missing something?
Karl Byron (quality: 6.3)
03.08.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Can grind for espresso, but needs frequent cleaning. Works great from a fine drip grind all the way to Turkish!
Jonathan Rodgers (quality: 4.0)
04.06.2004
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: I cannot honestly recommend this machine. Indeed, with great disapointment and some satisfaction, I threw it in the trash today and ordered a Rocky.
John Hansvick (quality: 4.4)
12.01.2002
Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder IF you like city roast and beyond.
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