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.
Alan Bryant (quality: 7.4)
10.22.2005
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Attractive, well-built machine that will satisfy some, but probably not espresso "power users."
Tom Bodet (quality: 6.8)
09.06.2005
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Nice attempt at a multi purpose grinder but falls a bit short.
Byron Ala (quality: 7.3)
11.13.2007
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: If you like to mod products and can get this for cheap, it may be for you, otherwise, buy something better.
Christopher Boffoli (quality: 7.1)
04.27.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Dualit-like industrial design, heavy and durable, most details done right, other major things overlooked. Not bad overall.
Donny Raus (quality: 8.6)
02.02.2007
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: There are better grinders that deliver a more uniform/consistent grind at a lower cost. However, if aesthetics, usability, and hopper capacity are priority and your willing to compromise the grind and beverage quality this machine is for you.
Eli Kaynan
02.09.2010
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: For the price, look elsewhere.
Shannon Ayres (quality: 4.3)
02.19.2006
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: For the money, this is a good grinder with many thoughtful features to outweigh the several design flaws.
Randall T (quality: 5.8)
11.25.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: versatile quality grinder suitable for daily use along with a good-looking design without the need for constant maintenance
Leonard Wells (quality: 6.8)
05.02.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: It's "Beauty is onlySkin Deep". as in Handsome machine, ugly grinds.
Steve Engelbrecht (quality: 7.4)
11.10.2003
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: This is the most beautiful grinder I 've ever seen, but it does have drawbacks.
Adam Reisner (quality: 5.3)
04.21.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: i expect to be grinding my drip with this for quite some time
Greg Hancock (quality: 7.6)
11.15.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Excellent aesthetics, almost industrial design, and does its job well. Minor problems pale in light of its overall excellence.
Doug Dollahan (quality: 5.0)
11.15.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Aesthetic, heavy duty, easy to use, great support...worth every penny!
Scott Riedesel (quality: 5.8)
03.08.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: A very nice heavy duty grinder with a few hits, but more pluses....
Robert Combs (quality: 6.8)
08.12.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: If great price, real customer support, spare parts, and most of all, superior performance is important to you, than I highly recommend this unit. Mark, thanks for getting me off the fence with this unit.
Richard Abrams (quality: 7.0)
09.08.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Acceptable value well made machine which contributes to making Italian coffee bar standard home espresso.
Stefan Berggren (quality: 5.8)
11.21.2005
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Easy to use, durable and grinds as expected
Zack Gill (quality: 6.0)
05.14.2010
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: better for espresso than the reviews here indicate, especially when modified, although not without flaws
Ron Nelson (quality: 5.0)
11.15.2010
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Works great for drip coffee! Love it so far!
Jeff Sheltren (quality: 7.8)
09.05.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Very sturdy, glass catcher prevents static in the grounds and is easy to clean; gives a nice, even grind.
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