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.
Kate Schaumann (quality: 6.0) 03.23.2000 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It will outlast your espresso machine so swallow hard and spend the bucks. You won‘t be sorry.
Glenn Hayes (quality: 3.5) 12.21.2000 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Very good machine spend the money don‘t get a stripped down commerical machine.
Ishir Bhan (quality: 5.7) 04.19.2001 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you are using or will use a Livia or better machine, get this grinder
Steven Buschman (quality: 3.1) 07.27.2001 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The ultimate grinder toy.
Richard Teats (quality: 4.4) 08.06.2001 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: People forget your Rancilio Rocky Grinder...this is the ultimate machine! For grind consistency, sheer ruggedness, and machine longevity look no furth
Marty Jung (quality: 6.1) 10.20.2001 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Best toy I‘ve ever bought (this month at least). You won‘t be disappointed.
Paul Kula (quality: 7.5) 01.07.2002 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: This grinder is a great match for high-end espresso machines.
Matthew D (quality: 6.6) 01.12.2002 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: All the grinder a home espresso lover should ever need!
M Morkel (quality: 6.1) 01.16.2002 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: It is perfect
Brendan Getchel (quality: 8.6) 01.22.2002 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Quite simply the ultimate, high-end home grinder. There are no challengers--period.
Dan Nathan (quality: 6.5) 03.28.2002 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A superb machine that I plan to use for the rest of my life.
Lars H (quality: 8.4) 06.24.2002 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: He ain't heavy, he's my grinder :)
JP Cordill (quality: 7.9) 07.17.2002 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Expect big improvements in your espresso when moving up from a Solis or Rocky to a Mini!
James Schulman (quality: 8.2) 09.14.2002 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Finally! A grinder without negatives
Howard Sheppard (quality: 7.4) 11.03.2002 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: This is the last grinder you (or I) will ever buy. You will love it!
Todd Nix (quality: 4.5) 11.11.2002 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Good enough to forget about and focus on pulling shots.
Greg Sherwin (quality: 6.3) 11.30.2002 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: If you're even considering the Mini, avoid all disappointment and get it.
Steve W. (quality: 5.0) 02.07.2003 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: There is no reason to compromise when chosing this great machine.
Ken Liao (quality: 5.4) 03.15.2003 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Expensive . . . but you'll never wonder if you could have done better!
Bob J (quality: 7.7) 03.30.2003 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder for drip-brew grinding. A praiseworthy machine.
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.
Steve Talley (quality: 4.3) 04.02.2007 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Expensive, yes. But how many coffee grinders are you going to buy in your lifetime?
B M (quality: 8.4) 04.12.2007 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you think you can save money on a less expensive grinder and get results as good as a Mini, you are wrong.
Simon Lewthwaite (quality: 4.4) 12.17.2007 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The best grinder for any coffee machine with a decent group head.
Andrew Sullivan (quality: 9.2) 01.08.2008 Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: The best coffee grinder I've ever used, but you'd think they'd provide higher build quality for that kind of price.
David Batley (quality: 5.8) 01.13.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Worth the money? You bet!
Mike K (quality: 7.0) 08.12.2008 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great Consistant Grinder but a Little Messy
Daniel Spiegel (quality: 7.5) 08.28.2008 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Legendary For Good Reason
CAPRI GERMAN-AUSTRIAN (quality: 8.3) 03.05.2009 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Top recommended machine that delivers all I hav read about it. Buying used saves on cost.
Josh Kempthorne (quality: 5.8) 04.27.2009 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This is the gold standard all are compared against, and are justifiably worth every penny.
Wayne S (quality: 2.0) 01.01.2010 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Fantastic grinder for the home user that will do wonders for your espresso.
Tim Lake (quality: 7.5) 01.28.2010 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Commercial quality for the home. Quickly adjustable and repeatable. Lifetime of use looks likely.
Barbara B (quality: 8.0) 07.06.2010 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: By far my favorite grinder
Ash Furrow (quality: 7.0) 10.29.2010 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Well worth the money. Delivers a consistent grind with excellent control. Looks amazing and feels like a durable machine.
Joe Riordan (quality: 5.0) 01.18.2011 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Awesome machine with very consistent grind but maybe not the best choice for 1 dose at a time
Hugh Grierson (quality: 8.0) 04.24.2011 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Stop looking around, and just get one.
Richard Ross 05.15.2012 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: The only grinder you should consider for making espresso in your home and the one you will end up with if you don't buy it now!
J-F Forest (quality: 5.0) 04.18.2013 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Wonderful machine!
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