Overall Rating
7.2, Based on 60 Reviews
Avg Price
$229.00
Manufacturer
Baratza
Machine Type
conical burr grinder, home model, prosumer, espresso, drip, press
Colors
Black / Brushed Steel
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A conical burr grinder from Baratza that features a different burr set than the budget Maestro lineup; a lot of metal and soft touch front pulse button as well as side timer.
Pam Chalkley (quality: 4.5)
06.18.2010
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Great grinder if you don't use dark flavored coffee.
Patrick King (quality: 6.5)
11.18.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: For home once adjusted, it is primo.
Patrick Lang (quality: 8.2)
03.21.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Excellent performance, value, and looks with no mess - this should be at the top of your short list.
Paul Wood (quality: 6.1)
05.22.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: More than a steal if you get it at the refurbished price from Baratza.
Peter Forlano (quality: 4.4)
09.13.2008
Rating: 3.8
Bottom Line: This machine and it's company need to do a lot more wood shedding to live up to the name.
Ralph Davis (quality: 5.3)
08.09.2011
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Excellent value machine, consistent grind, and quite capable of espresso.
Random Person (quality: 4.5)
04.16.2006
Rating: 2.2
Bottom Line: Poor design, poorly executed. And, it comes from the factory unable to grind fine enough for espresso!
Ray Valiani (quality: 2.0)
10.18.2009
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A fantastic way to start your espresso adventure for a reasonable price
Renato A. (quality: 6.0)
11.19.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Sono molto contento
Roy Mongiovi (quality: 6.5)
09.04.2006
Rating: 2.0
Bottom Line: Save your $200. You can get a whirly blade grinder that's just as bad as the Virtuoso for a lot less money.
Rui Rebelo (quality: 6.3)
08.27.2010
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: This grinder lasted 6 years. It's vinyl/plastic parts brake too easily. I gave up on fixing them. Will buy a different grinder.
Ryan Palmer (quality: 7.0)
09.04.2007
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: simply put, one of the best grinders on the market for its price range, very few complaints
Sam Decock (quality: 8.0)
12.30.2012
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Simple - Intuitive - Sleek - THE grinder for brewed coffee.
Sean Wiseman (quality: 6.0)
10.24.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder and great price. Definite buy!
Steve Bennet (quality: 7.2)
04.16.2006
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: DO NOT BUY
Steve Pacenka (quality: 8.0)
05.04.2006
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good basic choice for people who need a wide range of grind sizes
Terry Kenny
04.17.2013
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great for drip, works good for espresso, if you have a $3000 espresso machine, maybe a better grinder is a better choice.
Tony Szpara (quality: 1.1)
04.01.2008
Rating: 5.0
Bottom Line: Find something more durable.
Wes Howard-brook (quality: 8.7)
07.02.2009
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: All the grinder most folks will ever need.
Yves Feder (quality: 8.8)
12.10.2007
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: A marvelous, rugged, quiet and extremely attractive machine that is miles ahead of its imitators.
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