For more inspiration, check out our guide to picking the best coffee machine for your budget. We’ve also outlined our tried-and-tested picks of the best espresso machines, best coffee pod machines, best bean-to-cup coffee machines and best filter coffee machines.
The latest additions were tested and reviewed by Anna Lawson.
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Best coffee grinders at a glance
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Electric coffee grinders
- Best mid-range coffee grinder: Wilfa Svart Aroma Precision grinder, £114.75
- Best electric coffee grinder: Fellow Opus grinder, £165.70
- Best coffee grinder under £100: ProCook Burr coffee grinder, £59
- Best value coffee grinder: KitchenAid coffee grinder 5KCG8433, £99
- Best high-end coffee grinder: Smeg CGF01 grinder, £149.95
- Best coffee grinder for precise results: Sage the Smart Grinder Pro, £209.95
Manual coffee grinders
- Best manual coffee grinder: Kilner coffee grinder set, £24.09
- Best mid-range hand coffee grinder: Hario Mini Mill Plus, £30.20
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How we test coffee grinders
Our reviews experts test coffee grinders based on a range of core and contributing criteria, including product design, the quality of coffee produced and ease-of-use factors likely to affect the experience of domestic users.
The following are all covered in our reviews:
- How easy is it to clean?
- How easy is it to store?
- Is it sturdy?
- How large is its size/footprint?
- How noisy is the grinder?
- What’s the coffee bean capacity?
- Safety
- Ease of use
- Number of grind options
- Texture of the ground coffee – how do fine and coarse grinds compare to others?
- Design and aesthetics
- Any added functions?
- How much packaging is used?
Photography: Anya Gilbert / Good Food
The grinders featured here were selected from a long list of coffee grinders tested by Good Food. They performed best against our list of criteria, relative to other grinders that were either of a similar type or sold at a similar price.
We tested the grinders by using them to grind several varieties of coffee bean, at levels of fineness to suit three of the most common brewing methods: cafetière, filter and espresso machine.
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Wilfa Svart Aroma Precision coffee grinder
Available from Origin Coffee (£114.75)
Best mid-range coffee grinder
Pros:
- 32 grind settings
- Relatively compact
- Works efficiently
- Made from UV-protected materials
Cons:
- Not suited to espresso
- Some parts feel a little plasticky
Star rating: 5/5
Wattage: 155W
Made by Norwegian kitchenware brand Wilfa, this grinder is an excellent all-rounder for those who enjoy pour-over, French press or AeroPress. There are 32 grind settings in total across five categories, with clear labels on the front of the machine and a 250g bean hopper. It’s also built with durable stainless-steel burrs, which operated efficiently in test and delivered a consistent grind size each time.
Like the Fellow Opus below, this model relies on a timer that’s adjustable via a dial on the front, allowing for ultra-precise results when dosing for a single cup. The container and tray also have UV filters to protect against sun damage – because light is no friend to fresh coffee beans. Certain components, like the container, do feel a little plasticky, but otherwise this is an impressively versatile grinder with a large capacity, too.
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Fellow Opus grinder
Available from Origin Coffee (£165.70)
Best electric coffee grinder
Pros:
- 41 grind settings
- Attractive and compact
- Efficient
- Easy to use
- Mostly recyclable packaging
Cons:
Star rating: 5/5
Wattage: 140W
Understated and intuitive, the Opus grinder comes with 41 grind settings, a volumetric dosing lid to help with measuring beans and a spouted catch to minimise mess. We also love its smooth, rounded shape and textured panel across the top.
There’s capacity for 200g ground coffee, which is enough for about 12 cups, and a simple turn of the dial is all that’s needed to modify the grind size. Grinding is measured in seconds rather than cup size or dose, which means you’ll need to measure your beans out before you grind. While a little inconvenient for some, this allows for ultra-precise dosing and the measurements on the lid do make this easier.
We found the performance excellent: there was solid consistency across the board, with noticeable differences in texture between fine, medium and coarse grounds. The noise the Opus generated wasn’t too intrusive, and the timings were accurate when measured on a stopwatch, too.
ProCook Burr coffee grinder
Available from ProCook (£79)
Best coffee grinder under £100
Pros:
- Easy and intuitive to assemble and use
- Stylish, slim design
- 30 grind settings for different brewing methods
Cons:
- No setting for French Press
- No storage for the cleaning brush
Star rating: 4.5/5
Wattage: 160W
The first thing we noted when unboxing the ProCook Burr coffee grinder was the minimal packaging – elements were wrapped in paper, securely held in place by cardboard, meaning fully recyclable. Out of the box, we loved the grinder’s sleek design, with its curved silver base, brushed metal sides and circular central control panel.
Assembly was intuitive and effortless, taking seconds without the need for the manual, and so was setting the grind size and grinding the beans. With 30 settings labelled for different brewing methods from espresso to pour over, adjusting the grind is as simple as clicking the dial to your desired size.
The central touch screen offers options to grind by time or amount of cups. We ground one cup’s worth of beans on the finest, medium and coarsest settings and it took just 12 seconds for fine, 10 for medium, and six for coarse. Results were consistent and well varied between grind sizes, and we didn’t find the machine to be excessively noisy.
With its mid-range price, attractive design and compact kitchen footprint, this high-scorer would make an excellent gift for any coffee lover. We only marked it down for a few very minor drawbacks: there’s no labelled grind level for French press (a very common brew type) and no in-built storage for the cleaning brush.
KitchenAid Coffee Grinder 5KCG8433
Available from Amazon (£99)
Best value coffee grinder
Pros:
- Quiet
- Easy to use
- Gorgeous design
- 70 grind grades
Cons:
- It takes practice to achieve the perfect grind
Star rating: 4.5/5
Wattage: 150W
Lifting the KitchenAid Coffee Grinder from its box, it was a delight to see such a stylish, well-built machine, all black and shiny with stainless steel accents. Though tall at 38cm, it’s only 18cm deep so it won’t take up too much room on the worktop.
The experienced coffee maker should be able to find their way around easily, but those new to coffee grinding might want to invest in a bag of beans just to practice with, as there are a staggering 70 grind settings to choose from, as well as several special functions.
Initially, we found it all a little muddling. Still, it soon falls into place as the KitchenAid has multiple options, both semi and fully automatic, to help you make your best cup of coffee – there’s even a bright, digital screen to help you see what’s happening all the way through. Once mastered, the grinder delivers a consistent precision grind resulting in delicious coffee across all brews, including espresso.
Smeg CGF01 grinder
Available from Amazon (£184.53), Smeg (£149.95)
Best high-end coffee grinder
Pros:
- Comes in a range of colours
- Attractive
- Anti-slip feet
Cons:
- Not ideal for small kitchens
- Expensive
Wattage: 150W
This model is as smooth to operate as it is to look at. Secure the hopper and burr via an integrated ‘twist and lock’ system; choose your grinding level (there are 30 options) with a rounded stainless steel lever; and use an equally-tactile dial to select the desired number of cups.
Every element of this grinder clicks together so seamlessly, and it’s also surprisingly quiet for such a big machine. A stainless steel conical burr produced consistent grounds, there are anti-sleep feet to prevent movement, and the grinder comes in cream, black and pastel blue colours, so you can match it to your kitchen.
It was the largest machine we tested, so you’ll need worktop space for it. But it’s so pretty to look at that you’d want it on display anyway. Try as we might, we couldn’t find anything wrong with this grinder. So if you can afford the price tag, it’s definitely one to consider.
Sage the Smart Grinder Pro
Available from Amazon (£209), John Lewis & Partners (£209), Sage (£209.95), Peter Tyson (£229)
Best coffee grinder for precise results
Pros:
- Ultra-precise results
- Intelligent grinding
- 60 settings
Cons:
Wattage: 165W
Of all the grinders tested, this Sage model produced the most aromatic results. The canister can be sealed to keep coffee fresh and there were no issues with static. From grind size to grind time, everything is measured with the utmost precision and the grounds themselves are highly customisable (there are 60 unique settings in total).
Use the smooth, rounded dial to select which type of coffee you’d like and it will work out the corresponding grind time to decimal-point precision. We also loved the grind-time countdown and that the grounds canister slotted magnetically into place.
It has slimline and discreet appearance, with a matte black satin-feel finish and dots of stainless steel throughout. There’s a ring-pull on the lid which, though useful, made the model too tall to fit under our wall-mounted kitchen cupboards.
Kilner Coffee Grinder Set
Available from Amazon (£24.09), Harts Of Stur (£34.30)
Star rating: 4.5/5
Best manual grinder
Pros:
- Small footprint
- Easy to use
- No electricity needed
Cons:
- Fiddly changing the grind
We loved the simplicity of this manual grinder. The set is small, with no leads, plugs, switches or buttons. The jar is just 500ml, while the grinder is 21cm high – perfect for even the smallest kitchens.
The adjustable burr grinder mechanism is ceramic and high-quality stainless steel. There’s a manual detailing how to adjust the grinding grade, a process we initially found a little fiddly. First, we had to remove the handle, hold the thread, change the cog for a fine or coarser grind, and then put it back together again. However, after a few times, it does become almost intuitive.
Each of the three grades produced well-textured, rich-flavoured coffee, each noticeably different, although all left a tad of sediment in the cup. That said, we were impressed by how easy and quick it is to use, and briskly turning the smooth handle and watching the coffee powder tip gently into the jar is a very satisfying process.
Hario Mini Mill Plus
Available from Amazon (£29.99), Origin Coffee (£38.95)
Best mid-range hand grinder
Pros:
- Sturdy handle
- Markings on cup
- Compact
Cons:
- Expensive
- Not great for large quantities
If you’re working with a smaller budget, consider this pocket-sized Hario grinder. One of its best features is a handle that stays firmly in place – essential if you’re grinding horizontally and can’t afford any slips. A reinforced hexagonal adapter keeps things sturdy and, unlike other hand grinders we tested, it doesn’t take too much effort to operate.
The grounds chamber is etched with cup markings so you know how much to prepare, and you can change the grind size with the click of a tiny wheel. But because Hario’s model is so compact, you can only fit two cups-worth of grounds in it. This is fine if you’re the only coffee drinker in the house, but a touch too petite if you want to make multiple cups every day.
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How do coffee grinders work?
The mechanisms used in coffee grinders fall into one of two categories: burr grinders (which grind coffee between a pair of revolving abrasive surfaces) and blade grinders, which use a rotating blade. Much is made of the difference between the two – blade types are usually the more affordable option, but burr grinders tend to grind more consistently, and therefore produce uniformly ground coffee.
Ensuring the grounds in a batch of coffee are similarly sized matters to coffee aficionados, because the size of the grounds will determine which brewing methods the coffee is well-suited for. Espresso machines require a very fine grind, cafetières are best filled with coarse granules, and filter coffee should be somewhere in-between. If ground coffee is a mixture of fine and coarse, it can’t be considered ideally prepared for any purpose.
Which coffee grinder should I buy?
The best coffee grinders or mills can grind coffee beans to various specific levels of fineness, so the ground coffee can be used in different ways. Burr grinders achieve this versatility with mechanisms to adjust the distance between their grinding surfaces, while blade grinders tend to use the less effective method of a manual on/off control.
Another defining feature of a coffee grinder will be how it is powered: by electricity or by hand. Electric grinders have the advantages of power and convenience. They grind much faster (and at the expense of far less effort) than any manual grinder we’ve come across. Crucially, they’re also more likely to grind consistently.
Grinding coffee by hand also has its benefits. Manual grinders tend to be small and easy to store. They don’t use electricity and are therefore more economical and eco-friendly.
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