Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 72 Reviews
Avg Price
$200.00
Manufacturer
KitchenAid
Machine Type
Conical burr grinder, straight path, glass hopper
Colors
Dark Gray
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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KitchenAid's new Proline grinder, with a straight path for the beans, glass hoppers and catchers, and grind settings from espresso to press pot.
Prince Humperdink (quality: 1.7)
07.26.2005
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great quality of construction and production from a machine that provides an exellent value.
Amon Thornburg (quality: 3.2)
06.17.2005
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: 158.00 buy it!, 200.00 go ITalian! to bad whirlpool has once bought anotehr great brand. French press to espresso, it is what is! Its great!
John Green
05.18.2010
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Kitchenaid - metal, glass, power, durability, decent function, very reasonable price.
Marty Davids (quality: 6.3)
11.30.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great, solid and versatile grinder.
Marie Waters (quality: 4.5)
05.07.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If you want a perfect cup of coffee, this grinder will give you excellent results, no matter which method of brewing you prefer at any given time.
Steve Lathan (quality: 6.0)
03.08.2005
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If the terminator drank coffee and needed a grinder this would be it.
Mike Ross (quality: 5.0)
01.18.2012
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Not cheap but worth the cost for an extremely well-made grinder that will last years. Perfect for the home roaster.
John Boddie (quality: 6.6)
11.24.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: When I was using my Solis Maestro, I always felt that I’d have to upgrade at some point. With the Proline, I don’t have that feeling any more.
Troy Bash (quality: 7.8)
10.31.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Don't listen to the negative reviews, this is a great grinder!!!
Robert Deason (quality: 5.7)
08.20.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic. Buy one
Ron Taylor (quality: 5.0)
02.10.2009
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Outstanding machine for french press and drip coffee grinding!
Stuart Niemtzow (quality: 6.7)
03.25.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Hard to imagine a better quality, easier to use grinder under $200-- or even for way more--- for home use.
Curtis Scheelke (quality: 5.7)
10.21.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you want a grinder that's fast, easy, and priced right, put this on your short list.
Roman Beyga (quality: 7.0)
08.18.2011
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great Grinder for the mainstream coffee geek!
Dean Palmer
02.11.2010
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Not an espresso- geek-worthy unit, but for most folks with normal espresso and coffee needs this works great and is built like a tank.
Chris Boaro (quality: 6.4)
05.07.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Brutishly well built, attractive, and highly capable within its limits.
Jack Otter (quality: 7.0)
03.09.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Versitile, consistant, and built to last- this little beauty is a beast of a grinder.
Dennis Zarlengo (quality: 7.0)
11.04.2011
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The quality of operation and build make this grinder a good investment
Jeffrey Ellis (quality: 5.2)
05.28.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Sturdy and Dependable, quiet, consistent. After two years of heavy usage, it's still going stong
Jamie S (quality: 3.7)
02.13.2012
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: All I expected and more
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