Overall Rating
9.3, Based on 57 Reviews
Avg Price
$595.00
Manufacturer
Mazzer
Machine Type
Commercial Grade Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors
Black, Silver, Red
Class
Grinder, Professional, Espresso
Pro Review
Yes
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A light duty commercial grinder that has become popular as a home grinder for the serious espresso aficionado.
Jesse Imbach (quality: 5.9)
04.24.2003
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Buy it. Better yet, buy it from Chris.
Owen O'Neill (quality: 7.4)
04.27.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The best and last grinder you'll ever need - buy this one first - skip the upgrades!
Craig Shields (quality: 5.6)
05.10.2003
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The gotta-have grinder for your gotta-have espresso machine!
Martin Lipton (quality: 7.2)
05.27.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Experts rave about the Mini. If you are not one, take their word for it.
Anthony Baselli (quality: 7.7)
07.22.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I call this grinder the Mighty Mini
Greg Gottsacker (quality: 6.1)
10.07.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Spend the money on this grinder! Your espresso machine will perform to the peak of its ability.
Marshall Fuss (quality: 7.4)
11.20.2003
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Was the best home machine in its time, but no longer.
Nigel Hughes (quality: 7.5)
05.22.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Stepless grind adjustment, solid build, fast and consistent grind... with just a few endearing foibles
Brent . (quality: 8.0)
09.09.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great grinder, glad I bought it, if you are thinking of getting a Mazzer, stop thinking and buy it!
Nate Mayweather (quality: 7.8)
09.21.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I can't imagine upgrading to another grinder, or this ever breaking -- but if a new doser(less) kit were to come out, I would definately upgrade the machine with it. Other than that, this is pretty much the standard for quality grinding.
Chris A (quality: 4.2)
10.15.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A must for anyone who wants to get the most out of their espresso machine.
Elena Case (quality: 4.0)
10.24.2004
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Consistant grind, easy to use and so quiet.
James McNab (quality: 7.5)
12.08.2004
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Bottom line - this is the best grinder on the market. Period.
Andre Preoteasa (quality: 8.6)
02.23.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Buy this grinder once and never look back
Corey Diamond (quality: 6.4)
07.06.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: If you can't afford a Robur, buy one of these :)
Matt Jacobs (quality: 7.8)
09.07.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: This is a no-worries, no-fuss grinder, that simply does it's job extremely well. And it looks damn fine while doing it too!
Teemu Pihlatie (quality: 9.0)
09.09.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The gold standard of dosered home espresso grinders - not without its faults (no grinder is perfect) but still good value for money
J. Williams (quality: 6.3)
04.28.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: It's true: You do get what you pay for
Richard Neuman (quality: 4.2)
06.02.2006
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Machine geek nirvana
Michael Aneiro (quality: 8.6)
02.09.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This grinder has made me a better human being.
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