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.
Brent Starks
06.19.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great - Best Grinder you can get for the cost
Shaun Yasaki (quality: 5.0)
06.17.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy this again for $100.
T. Guilbert (quality: 7.9)
01.15.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A well-designed product that does exactly what it was designed to do; a big step up from the Braun KMM30.
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!!
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.
James Hathaway (quality: 6.6)
08.14.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Maestro delivers a lot of bang for buck; it grinds fine enough for espresso and coarse enough for press pot.
David Willis (quality: 6.3)
05.03.2002
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder in it's price range for most home espresso enthusiasts.
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
Robert Kugel (quality: 8.0)
07.13.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent value, consistent and durable, but not without some issues.
Bob O‘Neal (quality: 2.5)
12.12.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Lacks nostalga. Coffee tastes best when I grind it myself.
Robert Jason (quality: 7.3)
01.20.2003
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Solis Maestro performs admirably, and provides great value for the $$$$
Jacob McDonald (quality: 5.2)
03.22.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Excellent value! Highly recommended.
Matt L (quality: 6.5)
11.19.2008
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Finally! Perfectly times espresso shots from my Gaggia Coffee!
Ed Wilson
03.25.2012
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Well made, versatile, affordably priced grinder
William Baguhn
07.02.2009
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: This is the entry level grinder I should have bought the first time.
Daniel C (quality: 7.7)
03.02.2010
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: The definitive entry-level grinder for all your non-espresso needs
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!
Jim R. (quality: 7.1)
07.22.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great value for the money, you cannot go wrong with this grinder. You can spend a bunch more and still not have as good a grinder as you have in the Maestro!
Colin Newell (quality: 6.7)
12.30.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: This is the right grinder for the right price for just about anyone!
Jack Berry (quality: 7.4)
05.11.2002
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: My mind never wonders what it would be like to own a better grinder - this one is that good.
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