Overall Rating
8.4, Based on 70 Reviews
Avg Price
$350.00
Manufacturer
Rancilio
Machine Type
Semi Commercial Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors
Metal / Black, White / Black, Red / Black
Class
Grinder, Burr, Prosumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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A prosumer level espresso grinder that has been on the market since 1991. Grinder has seen changes cosmetically since introduction, now featuring steel side panels. Features professional burrs and motor inside. At $380 (Feb '09) the price is on the high side.
Simon V (quality: 4.8)
01.18.2002
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: You can buy but be carefull with the plastic stuff of the doser!
Karen Nakamura (quality: 5.0)
08.20.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Lives up to its name, long live Rocky!
AJ AJ (quality: 5.0)
09.15.2004
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A product that lives up to it's hype and will continue to do so for many years to come.
John Daniel (quality: 5.2)
04.09.2002
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great high performance grinder!!!
Robert Turner (quality: 5.3)
01.04.2005
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: I see why it's so popular and why so many people devote their time to make it even better.
Grant Watt (quality: 5.4)
05.21.2005
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Perfectly matched to the Siliva. Look no further.
Richard Ross (quality: 5.5)
06.17.2008
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This is the starting point for good burr grinders, don't settle for less.
David M Strom (quality: 5.5)
01.23.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A great grinder at a good price. You NEED a great grinder to get even decent espresso, and Rocky fits the bill.
Mark Harris (quality: 5.5)
10.24.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: The Rocky costs more than many are willing to pay. But like so many things in the marketplace, you get what you pay for: Reliability and Quality.
Greg Haggard (quality: 5.7)
11.10.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Not perfect, but the problems are periferal. The grind this machine produces is top notch.
Jack Salch (quality: 5.7)
05.12.2004
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: If it is within your means I highly recommend it.
Homer Simpson (quality: 6.0)
11.07.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Rocky works fantastic for drip! Save your money and avoid the cheaper grinders.
Derek Denyer (quality: 6.0)
05.13.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I should have purchased this 3 years ago with my Silvia
Patrick Sloane (quality: 6.0)
06.29.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Quality you can rely on at a a price which is right - but go the doserless model!
Joe (quality: 6.0)
10.19.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very good grinder for the price.
Peter Farrell (quality: 6.0)
01.02.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Regardless of the price if you are looking for a solid and professional grinder under $300.00 this grinder is worth serious consideration.
Mark Farris (quality: 6.3)
01.15.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A grinder I would recommend for home use without any reservations.
Bob Le Beau (quality: 6.4)
05.29.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Solid, versitle, and very consistant grind. Great asset to my coffee experience.
David Marley (quality: 6.4)
06.19.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A worthy grinder with only a few nuances to get around.
George Wachsmuth (quality: 6.4)
03.23.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: On the whole this was an excellent buy and I recommend the Rocky highly to anyone looking to purchase a very useable, espresso grinder.
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