Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder - Perfectly Grind Coffee Beans for Espresso, French Press and More

Medoc: Finally found a great grinder delivering coffee crema in my cup, every time.

Canada on Nov 28, 2023

David M.: This is my second Encore. Love it. New Model is quieter and has more features. Excellent price point, quality and durability. "Function Not; Coffee Without!" - Yoda

Canada on Nov 27, 2023

philip auerbach: I'm very happy with my purchase. This grinder is much better than my previous Bodum grinder.

Canada on Nov 27, 2023

G. Pitman: This burr grinder has top ratings for a reason & for me it's perfect. I knew I wasn't going to dump a bunch of beans in the hopper & use a pre-set measure of beans (my old one would be off by as much as 10% so I found them to be unreliable), I knew I wanted to add a specific pre-measured amount of beans and have all the beans to be ground (my old one would always send the last few beans flying around the hopper & couldn't seem to grind them), & as all burr grinders seem to create static I wanted to put a single drop of water into the hopper to cut out the static (only advisable when you're emptying the hopper and not when you have it full of beans for multiple days of coffee). This machine allows me to accomplish all of my needs and the taste of my coffee reflects that.

The grind size for pour over is consistent every time. It grinds every bean I put in the hopper and never leaves any stragglers. Some people commented on the noise but it seems to be a standard volume for grinders (if you have people sleeping & you don't want to wake them it might be a bit loud but so would any electric grinder). Others commented on the static, again, in my experience...

United States on Nov 13, 2023

Tom N.: The grinder arrived on time and very well packaged. Easy setup with clear instructions and it was nice to see a full parts list included.
The grinder in much quieter than our last machine and quicker too.
Very happy with the grind quality for an AeroPress and a V60 pour over.

Canada on Nov 09, 2023

Sandeep Singh: I purchased the Encore Coffee Beans Grinder with high hopes and excitement, as I'm an avid espresso lover and appreciate the aroma of freshly ground coffee. Initially, the grinder performed admirably, producing fine and consistent grounds that were perfect for my espresso machine. However, after just two years of use, the grinder's performance has severely declined, leaving me disheartened and disappointed in my investment.

The first thing that caught my attention was the sleek and sturdy design of the grinder. It looked like a well-built and durable appliance that would stand the test of time. The burr grinding mechanism, which initially impressed me, seemed to promise years of reliable use without compromising the coffee's quality.

In the beginning, the grinder lived up to its expectations. The grind settings were easy to adjust, allowing me to customize the coarseness of the coffee grounds to suit my preferences. The espresso grind setting, in particular, was perfect for producing a rich and flavorful shot. I relished the aromatic experience every morning and enjoyed sharing it with friends and family.

However, as time passed, I noticed a decline in the...

India on Aug 01, 2023

Ronald EpsteinRonald Epstein: This was a step-down purchase for me. For the past 10 or more years I have owned a Rancilio Rocky grinder which costs about 3x more than the Baratza Encore. And in hindsight, it was a stupidly expensive purchase as I never made Expresso or specialty coffees. I just wanted one of the best grinders and at the time I had the financial means to splurge.

Now that I am retired, I am a lot more conservative with my spending. That expensive Rancilio grinder finally died and it was time to look for a replacement. The idea here was to find the best bang-for-the-buck
grinder at a price point of under $200. I spent days doing research and found that Barista Encore was constantly rated as the best in class for what I wanted to spend. I placed my order on Amazon and then spent time watching setup videos on YouTube.

I had a bit of a rough start. When I unpacked my brand-new Encore I was shocked to find that the gasket included looked nothing like the one I had seen in countless videos and setup guides. Even the included instruction book showed a completely different gasket than the one I received. I panicked. I thought that Baratza made a manufacturing mistake. I placed a phone...

United States on Apr 01, 2023

J. Ard: *** Final Update***
I have now been using this grinder for close to 2 years. I have also purchased a Vario-W in order to grind by weight as I thought that would help with my consistency while making espresso; however, I will be honest, I now use the Vario for Drip and Press and use the Encore exclusively for espresso. I'm sure the Vario would work just as well (probably better) but I have found the right setting, tamp pressure, etc that makes the coffee I like using the Encore, so why mess with a good thing? I mention that for the benifit of those thinking this might not be a good espresso grinder. While I am aware that there are other pro-sumer models available, this one has been great. It does not have a large range of usable settings for espresso, but with varying tamp pressure, you should be able to get what you are looking for. A quick story about Baratza's customer support: a few months ago I noticed that my grind was suddenly too course and my shots were flowing way to fast. Since the grinder was well outside of its one-year warrany, I took it apart and found that the insides had been severely damaged. I had just moved form Washington State to Alabama and I am sure the...

United States on Apr 07, 2012