Breville BCG450XL

Pros: Grinds beans to perfection in a variety of grind consistencies. (French Press, Drip Coffee, Expresso)

Cons: Hard to Clean

The Bottom Line: The Breville Burr Grinder is an integral part of the perfect cup of coffee.

Review: There are all kinds of beans in the world; lima beans, string beans, black beans, green beans, baked beans, and jelly beans. My favorite beans though come from the arabica coffee tree. From Kenya and Ethiopia, to the mountains of Brazil and the Blue...

Pros: Good build quality; quite motor; grinds quickly.

Cons: Very limited useful grind range; static with darker roasts.
Apparent spotty build quality.

The Bottom Line:

It will do for most people's coffee needs, but I still feel the Infinity to be a superior machine, and a better buy.

Review: I have spent the last 30 days using this grinder in preparation for this review. As someone who recommends and sells coffee equipment, I just decided that I should not pass up the opportunity to try one of these out. A good grinder will be the most...

Pros: Value, consistent, durable, looks good.

Cons: Timer is sometimes off.

The Bottom Line: Good value, good looks, and produces good grinds day in, day out.

Review: After moving to New England from the south and, for the first time in my life, experiencing a real winter, I decided I would try to do a few things different to keep myself warm. One was to bundle up, the other was to pump as much hot beverage into...

Pros: Excellent styling, consistent grind, no static or clumping, cool timer.

Cons: Somewhat flimsy grind container. Shortish max on timer.

The Bottom Line: You shouldn't have to clean up after your grinder and it should be easy to work with. This Breville isn't exactly cheap, but really is superior.

Review: I have been grinding my own coffee for several years, and have used 3 different grinders. A blade grinder and 2 wheel burr grinders. I had been unsatisfied with my latest one, a Braun KMM30, but soldiered on with it since it did a respectable job,...

Pros: Price Style Quality Size Design

Cons: No colour selection Clear plastic parts may seem flimsy to some.

The Bottom Line: If you are in the market for a burr grinder, get this one

Review: Only in the past 2 years have I jumped into the world of grinding my own coffee, previously I preferred to either buy pre ground coffee or just go to a local coffee shop. I found grinding your own beans gave quite a different taste in the coffee, it...

Pros: Attractive, Limits mess from coffee grinds on the counter

Cons: Hard to remove build-up on burr, which makes run time longer

Review: I have had the grinder for about a year. It is my first burr grinder, and I was very excited about it (especially after spending 100 dollars). I am a heavy coffee drinker, and brew about 8 pots of coffee a week. My last grinder failed, and this was...

Pros: Handsome, quiet, well-made where it counts.

Cons: Timer knob takes getting used-to. Hopper not removeable if beans are inside.

The Bottom Line:

Elitists will have an axe to grind, but it's the best around at the $100 pricepoint, and Breville customer service is A1.

Review: I'm espresso-only, so that's what I'm talking about: grinding for a good shot on a mid-range machine. I use my Breville BCG450XL to grind 2-4 scoops a day, and after 5 months, not a single glitch. I grind a low-oil medium roast bean somewhere...