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The best coffee grinders, in plain English

Grinding beans fresh is the biggest upgrade most coffee drinkers can make. We read hands-on tests and boiled them down: which grinders are even, which are easy, and which can handle espresso.

  • Last reviewed October 20, 2026
  • 5 coffee grinders
  • 5 expert reviews read

We didn't test these ourselves. We read reviews from experts who test products hands-on, then summed up where they agree and where they don't. Every source is linked. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Our top pick in each group. Tap one to jump to the details.

Best overall OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder $90–$110 Even grounds for drip, easy to use. See details Best budget Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill $45–$65 A burr grinder for about $55. See details Best for espresso Baratza Encore ESP $170–$200 Fine, even grounds for espresso machines. See details

Before you buy: 3 quick checks

How you brew decides which grinder you need.

Burr beats blade

Blade grinders chop beans unevenly, like a blender. Burr grinders crush beans between two plates for even grounds, which means better-tasting coffee.

Match your brew

Espresso needs very fine, even grounds, and only some grinders can do it. Drip and French press need medium to coarse grounds, which almost any burr grinder handles.

Expect some noise and mess

Every grinder makes noise, and many leave a few grounds clinging to the cup because of static. A quick tap or a wipe takes care of it.

Compare at a glance

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GrinderBest forTypical priceBest forGrinder type
1. OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder Best overall $90–$110Drip, pour-over, French pressConical burr
2. Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill Best budget $45–$65Drip and French pressFlat burr
3. Breville the Smart Grinder Pro Best for every brew $180–$230Espresso to dripConical burr
4. Baratza Encore ESP Best for espresso $170–$200Espresso, plus dripConical burr
5. Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder Easiest to use $70–$100Drip and French pressConical burr

The 5 best coffee grinders, explained

Best overall first. Prices are typical ranges, not live prices, so check Amazon for today's price.

#1Best overall

OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder

  • Conical burr
  • Drip, pour-over, French press
  • Tinted hopper keeps beans fresher

$90–$110typical price

An easy, even-grinding burr grinder at a fair price. Reviewed names it the best coffee grinder overall, Taste of Home picks it as the best space-saver, and Yahoo calls out its big bean hopper.

What testers liked

  • Even grounds for drip and pour-over.
  • Little static, so less mess.
  • The tinted bean hopper (container on top) helps keep beans fresh.

Common complaints

  • Doesn't grind fine enough for espresso.
  • Tall, and few replacement parts are sold.

Skip it if: You make espresso. Pick the Baratza Encore ESP instead.

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Summed up from Reviewed, Taste of Home, Yahoo Shopping.

#2Best budget

Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill

  • Flat burr
  • Drip and French press
  • Big hopper, cord storage

$45–$65typical price

The cheapest burr grinder testers trust. Yahoo Shopping names it the best grinder overall, Taste of Home picks it as the best budget grinder, and TechGearLab calls it the best economy burr grinder.

What testers liked

  • Even grounds for drip coffee at a low price.
  • Simple to use.
  • Large hopper holds plenty of beans.

Common complaints

  • Loud.
  • Not good at fine grinds, and the grounds cup gets staticky (grounds cling to it).

Skip it if: You want fine grounds for espresso or pour-over. It's best at medium and coarse.

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Summed up from Yahoo Shopping, Taste of Home, TechGearLab.

#3Best for every brew

Breville the Smart Grinder Pro

  • Conical burr
  • Espresso to drip
  • 60 settings and a timer

$180–$230typical price

A grinder with 60 settings and a dose timer, so it handles everything from espresso to drip. Taste of Home and TechGearLab both name it the best coffee grinder overall.

What testers liked

  • Very consistent grounds.
  • Easy screen and dose timer.
  • Fine enough for espresso.

Common complaints

  • Pricey and takes up counter space.
  • Not ideal for very coarse French press grounds, and the cord is short.

Skip it if: You only brew drip coffee. The OXO does that for about half the price.

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Summed up from Taste of Home, TechGearLab.

#4Best for espresso

Baratza Encore ESP

  • Conical burr
  • Espresso, plus drip
  • Comes with a dosing cup

$170–$200typical price

A simple grinder from a respected coffee brand, tuned to grind fine enough for espresso. Tom's Guide and Taste of Home both name it the best grinder for espresso.

What testers liked

  • The strongest espresso grind in Taste of Home's test.
  • Very easy to use.
  • Affordable for an espresso grinder.

Common complaints

  • The bean hopper wobbles a bit.
  • Grind can sometimes be uneven, and it can't go fine enough for Turkish coffee.

Skip it if: You only make drip coffee. A cheaper grinder will do.

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Summed up from Tom's Guide, Taste of Home.

#5Easiest to use

Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder

  • Conical burr
  • Drip and French press
  • Small and light

$70–$100typical price

A small, simple grinder that does a better job than its price suggests. TechGearLab names it the best bang for the buck, and Taste of Home calls it the most user-friendly.

What testers liked

  • Easy to use.
  • Above-average grind consistency for the price.
  • Small and light.

Common complaints

  • Somewhat loud.
  • Feels a bit cheap and can be messy, with no place to tuck the cord.

Skip it if: You want espresso-fine grounds.

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Summed up from TechGearLab, Taste of Home.

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