I've been researching and know that for a good grinder, it should be a burr if you're making espresso.

Any suggestions? I've found a few reviews, but they are wishy washy about if it's just for coffee or would work with espresso as well.

I'm looking to spend $100 or less.

I found one called the Solis Maestro, runs about $99 on amazon.com, but again, even though an espresso site recommended it, the amazon reviews say it's no good for espresso beans.

11/8/2007 8:44:02 AM

deni blend and grind is pretty good. i use mine for spices too. its about 25 dollars at target, so i guess you could always return it.

11/8/2007 10:17:43 AM

if you really want to do it right, buy a german hand crank grinder

11/8/2007 10:29:10 AM

do you want pro results or are you satisfied with mediocre results?

b/c you're not gonna get a uniform grind with cheaper machines.

i'd recommend a KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder if you are going for cost.

it can be found for $99 at costco, a bit more everywhere else.

glass all around so static isn't a problem over time, dishwasher safe parts, etc...

kinda noisy, but they all are.

[Edited on November 8, 2007 at 11:54 AM. Reason : wh]

11/8/2007 11:46:35 AM

the only grinder i saw on costco's website was a Saeco Titan Coffee Bean Burr Grinder for $99.....is it in store only?

and the kitchenaid you're talking about goes for $500...you sure it's only $99 at costco?

[Edited on November 8, 2007 at 11:58 AM. Reason : .]

11/8/2007 11:56:48 AM

^ Saeco makes quality stuff.

11/8/2007 12:18:22 PM

i dunno if it's still there, but that's where i got mine.

you're looking at the wrong color.

http://tinyurl.com/3br4ue

saeco isn't that good.

http://tinyurl.com/3djgmg

that's a starbucks grinder, not really fine enough for real espresso.

also a real grinder uses glass and not plastic for parts.

i've got a La Cimbali Junior which is the end all for me, but you might not want to spend as much if you don't drink espresso all the time.

[Edited on November 8, 2007 at 12:28 PM. Reason : v]

11/8/2007 12:27:26 PM

So they have that one for $99 at costco? I'm gonna have to check that out then

Thanks for the help

11/8/2007 1:36:54 PM

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"i dunno if it's still there, but that's where i got mine."

[Edited on November 8, 2007 at 4:38 PM. Reason : i'd say spend more for better quality.]

[Edited on November 8, 2007 at 4:39 PM. Reason : see if williams-sonoma or some crap around here sells grinders?]

11/8/2007 4:38:37 PM

Yeah, Costco was a no go, and it used to be on amazon but the $99 was a refurbished version, and they no longer carry it

regular price everywhere is now $200

This was going to be an xmas gift for the fiance, so I don't have tons of time to wait for them to possibly restock the unit

Guess i'll keep searching

11/21/2007 10:42:37 AM