Overall Rating
7.9, Based on 94 Reviews
Avg Price
$120.00
Manufacturer
Solis
Machine Type
Prosumer, conical, burr, grinder, hopper, bin
Colors
Black and Silver
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A grinder made by Solis, rebranded by Starbucks. Good for drip, press pot, suitable for espresso.
Peter Mork (quality: 5.5)
11.15.2003
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A good grinder that does it's chores without problems
Peter McDermott (quality: 8.0)
05.18.2004
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: If you life in the UK and can't afford a Gaggia MDF (the next grinder up), this is your only option for espresso.
Paul (quality: 2.3)
11.12.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Buy one , use it. Buy a second for decaf(ok I know)
Patrick Naughton-Doe (quality: 3.0)
03.17.2009
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It works really well, excellent value for money.
Owen Evans (quality: 4.8)
11.12.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Solis makes a great product for Starbucks and I am chuffed!
Oliver L (quality: 6.0)
10.13.2008
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: I'm very happy with this machine and with the espresso I get routinely from the grounds it producess in my Gaggia semi-auto.
Nicholas Trahan
10.25.2007
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: I wish I would have gotten something with more features and a finer grind, but the coffee I make is great so it can't be all that bad, right?
MikeD (quality: 5.5)
04.30.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: At it‘s current price, you can‘t go wrong
Mike Wisniewski (quality: 1.0)
03.02.2007
Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Great machine if you want your counter covered in coffee grounds.
Mike Silvey (quality: 6.5)
02.20.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: All the grinder you really need.
Mike Carroccio
12.21.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very good product for the price, especially when on sale!
Michael Jevicky
02.10.2009
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Good for this level of grinder. Definitely worth the money.
Mark Prince (quality: 8.3)
01.16.2000
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: If Starbucks has this on sale for $90 or less, and the often do, it is the best grinder for the price.
Mark Kunitomi
02.13.2010
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Cheap and easy way to start making espresso at home. Unsatisfactory for improving your espresso to 'Excellence'.
Mark Kosky (quality: 8.0)
09.10.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A good quality machine, which produces excellent results, for a very reasonable price.
Mark Harris (quality: 5.5)
08.24.2001
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Good to better unit that should be bought on sale and used for only a batch or two.
Mark Farris (quality: 6.0)
01.15.2000
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: A great grinder, if you can find one that works to its full potential
Mark (quality: 4.5)
04.01.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good product. Not perfect, but pretty good for the price
Mario (quality: 7.0)
12.13.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder for all espresso machines
Margaret (quality: 3.3)
01.24.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: good purchase for serious (but not rabid) coffee lover
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