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.
John Hansvick (quality: 4.4)
12.01.2002
Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder IF you like city roast and beyond.
Charles Dow (quality: 4.5)
12.10.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Good for drip grinds, quiet, indifferent ergonomics
Heather Delanghe (quality: 4.5)
07.23.2005
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: A good disposable entry-level burr grinder that is worth exactly what you pay for it -- ie not much...
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.
Steven Zaat (quality: 4.6)
12.31.2003
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Good for moderate espresso machine, but it can not make fine enough coffee for a more sophisticated (>500) machine.
FESTIZIO ! (quality: 4.7)
12.21.2005
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A good value for a good burr.
Fred Houts (quality: 4.7)
03.27.2004
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: Fun while it lasted.
Tony Gilnett (quality: 5.0)
01.06.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This is a top of it's class grinder and will work for years.
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!
Shaun Yasaki (quality: 5.0)
06.17.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy this again for $100.
Daniel Goodland (quality: 5.0)
02.10.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine for coffee, not necessarily espresso.
Jacob McDonald (quality: 5.2)
03.22.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Excellent value! Highly recommended.
Donald Blum (quality: 5.3)
04.07.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A good all-around grinder for everything, but don't expect the grind settings and doser that better espresso grinders have.
J. Westy (quality: 5.3)
07.17.2003
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Solid "introduction" grinder, but lacks consistency for espresso
Chris Mistler (quality: 5.3)
06.10.2009
Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: Avoid this one.
Scott Boje (quality: 5.3)
08.20.2005
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: After three years, grind is very uneven.
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
Gene Sparks (quality: 5.5)
05.31.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Buy this and spend your savings on beans. Excellent!
Mark Rabin (quality: 6.0)
02.18.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: All in all, a great home grinder for light daily use.
John Denver (quality: 6.0)
01.29.2003
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: Might be a nice grinder for espresso, but not for press pot.
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