Why I buy this one ?
- Coffee grinder with quiet DC motor and durable die-cast metal housing
- Adjustable stainless-steel cutting burrs for 15 different grind sizes; compact design
- 7-ounce glass bean hopper and coffee bin; low rpm operation preserves flavor
- Dishwasher-safe bean hopper, hopper lid, and coffee bin; cleaning brush included
- Measures 12 by 6 by 13-1/2 inches; 2-year hassle-free replacement warranty

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What our customer's say!

"Great for espresso! Plenty fine grind", I agree with all the positive reviews. Now, if you are reading this, I am sure you already know that burr grinders are superior to blade grinders in every way, and the question is which grinder to buy?

A little background: I am a coffee lover, but also a coffee realist. There are some out there who bestow mystical properties upon coffee equipement. I cannot claim that this grinder will give your espresso the special voodoo magic that a Mazzer Jolly will give your espresso. Hello people, this is a coffee grinder not a particle accelerator! The goals are 1. consistent grind that is adjustable 2. ease of use (i.e. not messy) 3. durability

CONSISTENCY
I was hesitant about this grinder only because some reviewers wrote that the grind is too course. I can't say they are wrong, because I have not used their espresso machines. But my experience is totally different. I have a Gaggia Carezza machine. When I first got the grinder my first shot was with the grinder set at "8" - it was so fine it completely blocked the filter and I had to abort the shot and start over. I continued experimenting and settled on the grinder set at "6.5" which provides perfect crema and 25 second extraction. Now, understand I tamp at the recommended 30-40 lb range. It is possible the people who complain about the lack of a fine grind do not tamp at all (not recommended) or are not tamping consistently at same pressure.

EASE OF USE
Another excellent feature is that I do not use the glass receptacle and instead dose directly into the filter basket (minimal mess) Don't even need a funnel. Also, my 2 year old doesn't cry like she used to from the horrible noise that my old grinder made. This grinder is as quiet as a grinder can realistically be.

DURABILITY
I know Kitchenaid makes appliances built to last which drew me to this grinder. Which other grinders are not built entirely of plastic and have a 2 year warranty at this price?

I hope this brief review is helpful - not supposed to be as complete as others (read them too), but directed at explaining a bit more why it is such a great value.

"grind away", Better than sliced bread. I have gone through several coffee bean grinders especially trying to find one that ground coffee fine enough for my espresso maker and this is the one. The settings and the ability to adjust the grind not just with the dial but by ratcheting the burr I can finally get that powdery consistancy. Its beautiful to look at as well. It's the Roll-Royce of coffee bean grinders and I should know, I own a Rolls-Royce. Enjoy

"a heavy piece of metal", This grinder is built like a tank. When you take it apart, the metal gears are solid stainless steel pieces. The machine looks nice on the counter with its chrome finish.

However, the constant left-over powders are annoying. There has got to be a better design to prevent this. Also, I found the grind particles are not at all even, no matter how I adjust.

A nice looking machine but fall short on performance.

"Quality Burr Grinder", Quality burr grinder. It's easy to operate. We use the coarse grind setting and get a coarse grind. The grind speed is slow as it should be and reasonably quite. The fly away coffee from static electricity is mostly gone due to the slow grind and glass container. It's well made and we expect it will outlast us. Highly recommended.

"As good as promised!", Very well made product. I hated to spend the money, but this is a gem. It's a quantum leap above anything else I've ever used. Gradually I've moved from the $20 grinders to the $50 burr grinders--two in a row. Now with this fine KitchenAid product, I hope to use it for a very, very long time.

Read this reviews before You buy...

"wonderful value. A joy to use.", I am not an obsessive home-barista, but I do like a good cup of coffee in the morning. I was looking for a new grinder after my horrid Braun blade grinder finally died. After perusing numerous coffee forums and reviews here, I ended up choosing the KA based on the recommendation of a neighbor who has an expensive LaPavoni with which he handpulls multiple espressos everyday.

For the price, I don't think think this grinder can be beat. As others have mentioned, it is very well-built and solid. No plastic housing here. The glass carafe is much better at preventing static than than the plastic ones. I have had no problems slipping it in and out of the holder. But, I don't store beans in the grinder, only put in what I need to make a double espresso.

My neighbor with the La Pavoni had to do some minor adjustment with the burrs to get the ultra-fine grind he needs. I have been able to use the finest setting without problems and with proper tampering, get a good cup out of the Gaggia CarezzaGaggia 35008 Carezza Espresso Machine, Silverthat I've been using for the last two years. The ground coffee simply flows out of the carafe with a gentle tip. This machine is truly a joy to use!

I would have given it 4.5 stars if possible. As mentioned, the tiny lip means that beans sometimes need to be nudged from the holder down into the burrs.

"Great grinder", I picked this up to start making coffee with my french press. With about 3 months of daily+ use, I have to say this grinder is, on the whole, fantastic.

I have not felt the need to recalibrate the grinder. The default coarse setting is fantastic for the press. I have found the coarse setting quite uniform (but still, there are many different sized & shaped pieces... you have to expect that when smashing a product of nature). Depending on your beans, you may get some very fine bean particles in your mix. As a rule, darker roasts appear to suffer this. If you don't like the fine particles in your cup, a mesh strainer before brewing will fix that (and go nicely as espresso if you're into that).

I have also had a positive experience with the fine grind in my espresso machine. Its not my primary brewing mode, but the grind is quite comparable to other pre-ground packs I've bought.

Other thoughts... I don't store my beans in the bean hopper on top. Its tempting, but as some other reviewers have pointed out the feeder funnel isn't designed very well. A quick shake or stir and its back in action, but the more beans you have the easier it will clog. Volume wise, its hardly quiet, but its not deafening, either. The price is definitely a sticking point -- just make sure you're not paying MSRP (just try explaining to your friends you spent $20 on a press, and $200 on the grinder). However the convenience, build quality and speed with which it grinds makes it worth every penny.


"Still Creates Static", We've had this for over a month now. It replaced the Cuisinart DCG-12BC that started to malfunction after about a year of daily use. The Kitchen Aid Pro Line grinder is a wonderful & sturdy machine that looks (and appears to work) as though it will last a lifetime. It could not grind coffee any better than it does (we've experimented with a multitude of settings), however, the glass - though better than plastic - still creates enough static electricity to be a messy problem. That, coupled with the fact that it dribbles about 1/8 teaspoon of grinds whenever the bottom container is removed (read: whenever you make coffee), is the reason for the four stars.

"KitchenAid Pro Line Burr Grinder meets expectations", Though I've never formally considered myself a "coffee snob," I guess this purchase firmly places me in that cadre. Let me begin by saying, it IS true if you want the best flavor from your beans, you must grind them immediately before brewing. That was the impetus for my purchase. Also, I have always disliked blade grinders as I find they make a mess no matter how anal-retentive the operator is.

I'm happy to report the KA Burr grinder is more or less tidy (the grinds that escape seem to fall from the "spout" when removing the collection cup). The grinds are consistent for each setting of the size wheel, though I prefer the detent feel to the modified smooth turning wheel other users prefer (as per the included instructions). I might add, I rarely brew from espresso grind, so I can't comment as confidently on the smallest grind of which the burr grinder is capable. The coarser grinds (French Press and Vacuum Pot) seem uniform and have thus far yielded nice cups of Joe.

The only cons to report are the-earlier-alluded-to-escaping grounds, and the small lip where the bean holder screws to the body of the grinder. This lip tends to catch beans and bean chaff, preventing them from reaching the grinding burrs. Not a big deal however. I just use my scoop to "fling them into play."

Overall, I'm quite happy with the purchase and feel comfortable with my newfound "coffee snob" status.

"P.E.R.F.E.C.T.!!!!!! But mine is RED!", I always loved KitchenAid's design. A little old fashioned but so very much KitchenAid you could blindly pull every one of their products from any line.
This one is no different. And I LOVE it!!!
It's HUUUUGE just for grinding coffee beans (I use Illy coffee only).
But my mom had one. Mom is gone (not from the planet, just to an elderly home), but the grinder still lives on (in my sister's kitchen).
The noise, well it's not exactly Pavarotti, but what do you expect? After all it does grind beans.
The housing is of course die-cast metal. I wouldn't know anything more durable than this...
You can choose between 15 different grind sizes/positions. And if that wouldn't satisfy you, you can pull the thing apart and create your own setting...
It probably grinds anything but so far I only tried beans. The Sopranos might have more creative suggestions at hand. All I know is that it's very good with the beans!
The coffee bin and the bean hopper are glass.
Oh, and you don't need to read the booklet (except after having pulled it apart for your own setting) to understand how the thing works. I wouldn't start trying to clean the bean hopper when it's on, though. Your coffee might have a hint of metal only true vampires will treasure.

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