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.
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.
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.
Doug Miannay (quality: 6.7)
01.04.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Produces a consistent high quality grind for a consistent high quality espresso on every pull!
Jeremy Ryder (quality: 7.5)
01.11.2005
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A machine built to last that delivers a great grind. Don't worry about getting a doser or not, each option has it's minor inconveniences.
Andre Preoteasa (quality: 4.0)
01.12.2005
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Drop another $100 on a Mazzer and forget the Rocky if you're serious about espresso.
E M Long (quality: 7.0)
01.24.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Worth every penny. For the vacpot brewer,especially, it will be a revelation.
Grant Watt (quality: 5.4)
05.21.2005
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Perfectly matched to the Siliva. Look no further.
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.
Beth Connors (quality: 7.3)
10.04.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Unless you handle high volume grinding, get the doserless. It's much easier to use and produces great results.
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.
Paul Pikowsky (quality: 7.0)
11.13.2005
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Beauty and performance for the home espresso grinder
George Feil (quality: 7.0)
01.17.2006
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: perfect grind, with a few catches
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!
S Hanson (quality: 7.0)
01.01.2007
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Best pro-level grinder in this price range (get the doserless, not the doser, model--even though doser looks better)
Darren L. (quality: 7.8)
04.10.2007
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder
Ward Strong (quality: 7.3)
01.19.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The grinder makes the espresso, and the Rocky does it with style.
Mike G (quality: 7.5)
03.07.2008
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: $300 is a lot for a coffee grinder, but I'm happy with the purchase!
John Trefethen (quality: 7.3)
03.07.2008
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic, Reliable, Dependable, Simple to Opperate.
Gino Magnotta (quality: 8.0)
05.14.2008
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Despite a few frustrating quirks, this grinder can grind - consistently and at a fair price. In the end, this is what a grinder needs to do. There are better grinders out there, but they also cost more. Simple as that.
Scott Glass (quality: 4.0)
05.17.2008
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: If your serous about your coffee, buy it, I dont think you will be disappointed. I would like to add that buying high quality products that last for years do not contribute to our growing waste problem.
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