Mignon Libra

I can buy specialty beans almost for the price of supermarket organic blabla beans. So I guess you have to find a better supplier. Also your grinder does the most important part. So I would go (went) for a Rancilio Silvia and then the most expensive grinder your budget allows. Eureka Mignon Libra to

I always say Eureka Mignon Libra, now $800. I have a 16 month old 55mm version, still flawless operation, zero retention, can walk up and have the shot in 10 seconds. The hopper holds a 12 oz bag, which assumes you'll drink that in a week or less so as not to go stale. Grind is very quiet, build is

The grinder is the most important thing, more than the machine. But good ones are expensive. There are many recommended here, but I always recommend Eureka Mignons for their heavy, commercial look, reliability, and overall good grind. But they have a very big range of models. A Zero is cheapest for

I have the single dose version (basically) of the libra 65 AP - the mignon zero 65AP. I really like it, it was cheaper than the libra, and was a significant upgrade in consistency, build quality, and ability to dial in over my baratza encore ESP. Also unofficially you can change the burrs for any of

I had a Fellow Opus once. If you can get up to a Eureka Mignon Zero, Specialita, or Libra you won't regret it—fast, quiet, heavy duty, looks pro, and zero retention. Basically end game until you can taste burr shapes and which side of the mountain a bean grew on. ;) I always recommend the ARO alumin

The Casa sits between the Mignon Libra and Atom 65 W. It's much more robust than the Mignon and a solid choice for a home grinder, while the 65 W is suitable for small cafe work.

I have a Mignon Libra. From the factory I think something wasn't quite set right with the actual grinder plates. I ended up pulling the top plate off to check it out and after I re-seated it everything seemed right. You might try that, and try rotating the top plate before screwing down if that does

I have a Eureka Mignon Libra 65AP, a bit less expensive than the Allground Sense, 14 months, very happy with it. Came from a Niche Zero for 5 years previously.

I love GBW and wouldn't go back to a grinder without. So easy for changing beans and dialing in. Fiorenzato AllGround Sense if budget allows, Eureka Mignon Libra is a bit cheaper. Both are solid, super reliable options if you do consider that route.

I have the Eureka Mignon Libra AP at the office. Mostly great, a bit finicky at times showing an "FH" error. Easy to dial in and can be used for other grinds, not just espresso. It's a workhorse. I also have Profitec Twist A54 which is timer-based but very accurate once you get the time dialed in. I