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.
Jerry Atencio (quality: 1.8)
08.20.2006
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: A Great Product!
Kim Moon (quality: 5.3)
01.01.2012
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Grinds good, Fair price, looks nice. What more is it supposed to do?
Doug Rees
03.23.2013
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: I'm a very happy camper!!!
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.
Gone Gone (quality: 9.0)
11.21.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: It works, no quirks.
Alan Webster (quality: 6.7)
03.01.2009
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Takes the grind out of buying a grinder
Wes Howard-brook (quality: 8.7)
07.02.2009
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: All the grinder most folks will ever need.
Don Rutherford (quality: 8.0)
02.07.2009
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: I CANNOT SPEAK TO ESPRESSO, BUT FOR MY MOKA-DRIP-PRESS NEEDS, THIS MACHINE EXCELS!
Renato A. (quality: 6.0)
11.19.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Sono molto contento
John Milkey (quality: 6.0)
02.27.2013
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great product and it comes with the best customer service you can find.
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.
Geary Lyons (quality: 8.4)
02.26.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Virtuoso is a great all purpose grinder that will have its place on my counter for a long time!
John B (quality: 7.5)
10.29.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A reliable well-built machine for all non-espresso purposes.
Alan Adler (quality: 6.0)
05.11.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The best grinder I've ever used.
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.
Howard Pierson (quality: 7.0)
03.08.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This is a great grinder for its niche, one can get better, but you will have to pay more, and be seriously addicted to Barista quality espresso.
Sean Wiseman (quality: 6.0)
10.24.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder and great price. Definite buy!
Patrick King (quality: 6.5)
11.18.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: For home once adjusted, it is primo.
Craig Kelliher (quality: 6.0)
10.10.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Best price performer on the market. Solid build, consistent results, stable weight, easy adjustability. Compact, handsome, tough. Kinda like Brad Pitt.
Kevin Welch (quality: 7.3)
08.30.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder that produces great espresso and french press grinds with no static problems. But you need to buy it from Baratza and ask for it to be factory calibrated to "fine".
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