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.
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 Carroccio
12.21.2006
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very good product for the price, especially when on sale!
Rick Wayne (quality: 6.3)
11.15.2006
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: This is a very good grinder, overpriced as most things are but comes with a comforting 2 year warranty so just buy and grind.
Jay Vaughn (quality: 0.7)
09.04.2006
Rating: 1.0
Bottom Line: Never by this machine or shop at Dillard's!!!
Tom Oravec (quality: 4.7)
09.26.2005
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: You CAN make espresso and even ristretto with this machine
Don Scott (quality: 6.8)
09.11.2005
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: You will never master espresso with this grinder, it will even make you fustrated
Rich Dadamo (quality: 5.3)
07.30.2005
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: More than adequate for weekend grinder but don't expect to leave it to your kids.
Frank S (quality: 6.0)
12.29.2004
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Summary -- A good bargain that became a doorstop when I couldn’t grind my favorite dark roast.
Peter Russell (quality: 7.3)
12.11.2004
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: half the price of the rancilio rocky, and probably 65% as good as one. that makes it a value. just be ready to work with it.
Owen Evans (quality: 4.8)
11.12.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Solis makes a great product for Starbucks and I am chuffed!
Reed Nelson (quality: 2.2)
11.08.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Look... if you are just getting started in the home Barista routine, buy Barista products. Sure, there are better for much more $$$, but walk B4 you run!
Andy Ciordia (quality: 8.0)
10.23.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Simple, Clean, easy loading, effective. Not the best of the best, but for the dollar it can't be beat.
Jeremy Maclennan (quality: 8.0)
07.08.2004
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A real coffee grinder, for a decent price.
Peter McDermott (quality: 8.0)
05.18.2004
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: If you life in the UK and can't afford a Gaggia MDF (the next grinder up), this is your only option for espresso.
Susie L (Roxie's mom) (quality: 5.0)
04.17.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: I highly recommend this grinder and would buy it again.
Ben Sebley (quality: 5.3)
04.01.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: s
Bob Abbott (quality: 6.0)
02.20.2004
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: If you do drip or have a Starbucks espresso machine -- works fine, but it is a "lightweight" compared to other brands for little more $$.
Rob McHattie (quality: 6.5)
12.30.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A quiet, reasonably priced machine that seems capable.
Barry Strum (quality: 6.0)
11.16.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Grind away, beat the heat from the blade grinder....
Peter Mork (quality: 5.5)
11.15.2003
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A good grinder that does it's chores without problems
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