Espresso grinders
All 20 grinders we pair with machines. The grinder decides much of what ends up in the cup, so we treat it as half the setup. Prices as of Oct 27, 2026.
Entry, under $350
| Name | Burrs | Dosing | Quiet-ish | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baratza Encore ESP | Conical, 40mm | Hopper | No | $200 |
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | Conical | Hopper | No | $200 |
| Varia VS3 | Conical | Single-dose | Yes | $269 |
| Baratza Encore ESP Pro | Conical, 40mm | Hopper | No | $300 |
| Eureka Mignon Facile | Flat, 50mm | Hopper | No | $349 |
| Eureka Mignon Zero | Flat | Single-dose | Yes | $349 |
Mid, $350–700
| Name | Burrs | Dosing | Quiet-ish | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Mignon Silenzio 55 | Flat, 55mm | Hopper | Yes | $399 |
| Baratza Sette 270 | Conical, 40mm | Hopper | No | $400 |
| Eureka Mignon Specialita | Flat, 55mm | Hopper | Yes | $449 |
| Varia VS4 | Flat, 54mm | Single-dose | Yes | $499 |
| Lelit William 64mm | Flat, 64mm | Hopper | No | $600 |
| Eureka Mignon Libra | Flat, 55mm | Hopper | Yes | $649 |
Upper, $700–1,500
| Name | Burrs | Dosing | Quiet-ish | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Oro Mignon XL | Flat, 65mm | Hopper | Yes | $749 |
| ECM S-Manuale 64 | Flat, 64mm | Hopper | No | $819 |
| Eureka Zenith 65 NEO | Flat, 65mm | Hopper | Yes | $899 |
| Eureka Atom 75 | Flat, 75mm | Hopper | Yes | $949 |
| Mazzer Mini | Flat, 64mm | Hopper | No | $1,295 |
| Anfim Luna | Flat, 64mm | Single-dose | No | $1,399 |
End-game, $1,500 and up
| Name | Burrs | Dosing | Quiet-ish | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazzer Philos | Flat, 64mm | Single-dose | No | $1,595 |
| Eureka Atom W 75 | Flat, 75mm | Hopper | Yes | $1,848 |