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.
Dave Rogers (quality: 7.3)
12.30.2001
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: A good--but not great--first burr grinder.
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.
Chris (quality: 4.7)
06.12.2001
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Older Starbucks Barista not suitable for Rancilio Silvia
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?
Owen Evans (quality: 4.8)
11.12.2004
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Solis makes a great product for Starbucks and I am chuffed!
Terry L (quality: 6.0)
03.03.2007
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: reasonable grind -reasonable price- good bang for the buck
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.
Tom Murray (quality: 7.0)
02.22.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Do NOT buy a blade grinder! This is an affordable,good entry-level burr grinder.
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.
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.
Patrick Naughton-Doe (quality: 3.0)
03.17.2009
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It works really well, excellent value for money.
Jeremy Maclennan (quality: 8.0)
07.08.2004
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A real coffee grinder, for a decent price.
Rob McHattie (quality: 6.5)
12.30.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A quiet, reasonably priced machine that seems capable.
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.
Mike Silvey (quality: 6.5)
02.20.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: All the grinder you really need.
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.
Mark (quality: 4.5)
04.01.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good product. Not perfect, but pretty good for the price
John Eubanks (quality: 8.6)
04.27.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: I am pleased overall with the Barista, but now my appetite is whetted for a better grinder like the Rocky or Mazzer!
Wes Simonds (quality: 4.0)
07.06.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Solis 177/Mulino: Excellent grinder, *not* to be confused with Starbucks unit
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