Bravo Verdict
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The Best Coffee Grinders

Baratza Encore
#1Best Overall
Baratza

Baratza Encore

$179
at Amazon
4.7 (12,500)
The Bravo Verdict

The default recommendation for entry level burr grinding.

Why we picked it

Steel conical burrs, 40 grind settings, and Baratza's legendary customer support. Every part is user replaceable.

Niche Zero
#2Best Premium
Niche

Niche Zero

$799
at Amazon
4.9 (890)
The Bravo Verdict

Single dose grinding perfected. Zero retention, commercial burrs, cult following.

Why we picked it

The 63mm conical burrs from a Mazzer Kony and near zero retention make this the espresso grinder to end all espresso grinders.

Timemore C2 Manual
#3Best Budget
Timemore

Timemore C2 Manual

$79
at Amazon
4.6 (18,200)
The Bravo Verdict

A hand grinder that punches five times its weight.

Why we picked it

Stainless steel burrs on a hand grinder for under $80 that rivals $300 electrics for pour over.

Eureka Mignon Specialita
#4Runner Up
Eureka

Eureka Mignon Specialita

$699
at Amazon
4.8 (1,420)
The Bravo Verdict

Whisper quiet Italian espresso grinder with stepless adjustment.

Why we picked it

The quietest espresso grinder we've tested. Stepless micrometric adjustment gets you exactly to your target.