Who knew that a cup of coffee could taste so much different just by burring the beans rather than grinding them? Not me! What a difference! I have found that Capresso products make morning coffee a delight. This product is easy to use, not messy or dusty and looks great on a countertop.

It worked very well at first. After about a year of use, only on Saturday and Sunday, the motor bound up. It's just a paperweight now.

Overall this is a good grinder. The unit itself is fairly quiet when compared to other burr grinders. I primarily use it to grind beans for a cone shaped filter, so I cannot attest to its abilities to get very fine grounds.

The only problem that I have found is that clean-up can be a challenge. The design of the grinding area was not done for easy clean-up procedure. I will normally remove the bean canister, and give it a sharp smack with my hand over the coffee filter.

Next step is to take the top part of the grinder unit (third image) and brush the grinds into a coffee filter. The base unit is the most difficult to clean (second image). I found that if I tilt the whole unit forward, and give the back of the unit a few whacks with the palm of my hand, it will dislodge quite a few grounds. The brush will not remove all of the grounds. There will be some caught up around the edges of the platform, under the platform, and under the conical burr piece itself.

It is possible to pull that whole unit out, but installation is not easy as there are three springs and three ball bearings.

The other problem with respect to clean-up is that I have turned the entire unit upside down over a sink to smack it with the palm of my hand in the hopes of cleaning it some more. Whenever I do that, it appears that the bean bin will not fit in like it should. The problem is that there is a channel towards the front of the area (3 O'Clock to 5 O'Clock) where the bean bin rests. You can somewhat see it in the second image. It tends to move out of position, and needs to be moved counter clockwise.

As I stated in the beginning, overall it is a good grinder for the money. It does a very good job of grinding the beans. You just have to understand that clean-up can be a challenge.

The Capresso delivers exactly what it promises: a commercial-grade, conical burr grinder at a very reasonable price. I previously owned a basic Krups burr grinder, which was reliable and a definite step up from a blade grinder. But the Capresso offers substantially better performance for not much more money. With the reduction gearing it is quieter, and the conical burrs deliver a more consistent grind. I generally use a stovetop espresso maker; if the grind isn't uniform there ends up being a lot of "dust" in the coffee. With the Capresso, there is very little dust. And after several months of daily use, it shows every sign of being a very durable machine. It's easy to clean as well. If you want a top-notch grinder and don't want to spend hundreds of dollars, the Capresso is a great choice.

I have been 'grinding' my coffee for years, having gone through two of those cheap blade 'grinders', which in reality are choppers. When it was obvious the consistency of the 'ground' coffee coming from my last chopper wasn't very consistent, I decided it was time for a new one. What I really like about Amazon is it's capacity to educate the consumer by allowing the consumer to view appraisals by other buyers. That's how I learned about the Capresso grinder. I have only had it a day, but it impressed me already. My $90 was not wasted. This thing is uptown. It does a beautiful job of creating a consistent ground coffee. I'm the only one who drinks coffee in our house. It kinda troubled me that I was buying some huge machine for $90 just for my puny one or two cups a day. IT WAS WORTH IT! I AM NOT DISAPPOINTED. The coffee has that rich taste, like Starbucks, that I could never get with the choppers. The only caveat I would include is the residue left on the removable grind wheel. It's enough for a third of a cup of coffee. But I'm assuming if I don't wipe it off each time, it'll be the first stuff out on the next grind. Noise wise, I'd guess it's half what the cheap chopper was. Five stars maybe a star over kill, but hey I like my coffee.

This machine has greatly increased our coffee experience. It is simple to use, simple to adjust the grind, and simple to clean. I had read everyone's warning about the confusing "push" label when unpacking, so I avoided that mistake. Once past that the set-up was easy. There is little to dislike on this product and the quality of the grind is consistent.

This coffee grinder for some reason always leaves a mess on the counter after a grind which I guess its a design flaw and when it comes time to clean it you always have old grounds on the inside. One time I forgot to clean it for a week b/c I thought my wife did and by the time I looked inside it was enough old coffee to make about a 4 cup pot. It grinds just fine yet I cant taste a difference in this $90 version compared to my $20 blade grinder which could be more due to the coffee I drink. As long as you keep it clean it works really good with nice grind settings and so far I have had no problems but it feels kinda cheap and not well thought out for $90.

Love this grinder. Our coffee is much more consistent now and we can even do French press if we like.

That said, the plastic container where the grinds fall into tends to work its way out during grinding - sometimes leaving a bunch of grinds behind it. Have one of these at home and the exact same thing happens.

found small spring in grinding chamber, called customer service number
and got no answer, sent e-mail got no response, wanted to put it were it belonged or see if it was as accident. grinder is working, lot of coffee grounds fly out though

Capresso's box this grinder comes in declares "cleans easily in 60 seconds." The only way that could be true is if you practiced field stripping it blindfolded while under mortar attack. I'm sure then you could groggily clean it in 57 seconds at 7:28 am.

As is, for those of us without the benefit of a mortar team lobbing dummy rounds at us, cleaning this grinder takes about 5 minutes. First there's the problem of static: upon removing the drawer the grounds end up in your face and on everything within a 2 food radius as they rocket forth towards their elective affinities. Once you actually set about cleaning it, removing the chute and top burr is easy enough, as is brushing off the top burr with the cute brush they give you, but then you're left with the actual main part of the unit. Grounds are everywhere, in every nook and cranny, coating the inside of the compartment the drawer slides into, coating the tunnel they travel from the grinders to the drawer, and the bottom burr itself of course tucks them away endlessly.

Have you ever lived on a dirt road? You know how dirt gets into certain crevasses in your car and simply will not leave, no matter how long you stand there with the hose and spray water into them? It's like that. You don't know where the grounds keep hiding, but they keep coming.

If you can just take the thing outside, I'd recommending doing so and hitting it with some blacksmith's bellows. I live on the third floor so I really would rather not hold my $90 grinder out over an alleyway while I blow it out. So I get to clean it over my tiny kitchen sink and then clean up around that afterward.

I still give it four stars because it grinds well, making great coffee, and for all I know, every burr grinder is this time consuming the clean.

I agree with the 5 star reviews - tremendous improvement over my blade grinder. I use it for both a French Press and an automatic drip machine.

One tip: I do not leave beans in the hopper. Instead I measure the beans into the hopper for each pot with a coffee scoop. It takes a few experiments, but this way I don't have to worry about the fickle switch or turning it off - just run it until all beans are ground. Then I just take the gound coffee and dump it into the press or the drip basket.

I over-analyzed this purchase but ended up very happy with this grinder. It's my first one after getting into using a French press and the fresh grind makes the coffee experience all the better. It's quiet and easy to use as per previous comments. I can attest to the coarse grind being suitable for French press but can't comment on the use for espresso. I am sure the comments from other reviewers are true.

The only thing worth mentioning is the comment from another person who said to be careful when unpacking everything. Look for the label that says "push" when you are removing the plastic components. Sounds stupid, I know, but the package design is 'clever'.

Overall, fantastic machine!

I bought this to replace the La Pavoni PA-BURR-B grinder which died after 9 1/2 years of approximately weekly use (we grind three or four ounces of beans at a time, which we've found to be just long enough to avoid stale tasting coffee).

The La Pavoni is an inexpensive (perhaps the most inexpensive at $40) burr grinder which has a few significant problems:

1. It creates a lot of static, making it impossible to easily remove the ground coffee from the receptacle.

2. It is very loud, emitting a high pitched whine, definitely not something I'd look forward to hearing anytime, but especially in the morning.

3. The plastic receptacle container, either because of its material, or the fact that the grinder vibrated something fierce, developed many cracks which required a replacement after about 2 1/2 years. The replacement lasted about seven years before it too required a replacement, but the grinder died before that became necessary.

The Capresso Infinity addresses all of these problems. Apparently, the much slower gear action results in significantly less static (almost none in dry weather) and noise. I expect the receptacle to last since the grinder has a much lower level of vibration than does the La Pavoni.

The Capresso Infinity cost more than twice what the La Pavoni did about 9 1/2 years ago, but assuming it lasts equally long, I'll be happy with the purchase.

This grinder is exactly what I was looking for in a home version for espresso. I am very pleased with this conical burr grinder and the machine grinds the beans perfectly. I have tried other burr grinders but this conical style fits the need. Would I purchase this grinder again?...YES!

Extremely high quality. Grinds those beans to perfection EVERY time. It's quiet, goes to work like a pro, and super simple cleanup.

I was told that there isn't any fresher coffee flavor than fresh ground coffee. I've even worked for a local coffee service here in town, and tasted coffee that was ground whole bean, and preground. I must say that fresh ground indeed has the best flavor. My Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder arrived just a few minutes ago, along with my first 5lb bag of my favorite beans (talk about a coincidence!),

Set up/assembly was elementary. I downloaded the PDF instruction manual from the Capresso website, so I was versed in operation. Let me tell you, this cup of coffee is by far the best yet! Fresh ground whole bean coffee in my own home, excellent!! I'm so looking forward to tomorrow morning!!

I purchased this particular grinder due to the well over 300 positive remarks! Not all of these people can all be wrong! I'll follow up in a few months after some future grinding!

The pros: grinds well on medium and higher setting, quiet.
The cons: lots of static electricity in cup, very messy, clogs if you use fine setting.
I would not buy this again.

Grinds very well and less noise than previous burr grinder.I had a small
learning curve with the timing dial as it starts the second it is turned
so difficult to judge the same setting at first. I would like a start switch after selecting the setting. Still a small amount of static coffee
flies around but not a big deal. Better than old Cuisinart. Overall very
pleased.

I've been through several coffee grinders and absolutely LOVE this one. It is fast and clean. I highly recommend it.

This coffee grinder works great. It takes about 4 uses to get used to it. The clear top got coffee beans dumped on it more that once; opaque might be better. I grind 1 pound of coffee on the most course grind to use in a coffee Toddy cold water maker. I was worried that the grind wouldn't be course enough but using the most current directions on making the coffee from ToddyCafe.com the grinder provides the perfect ingredient.

I love my Capresso 560. For the idiots who reported before me that they can't shut the grinder off have never read the directions.
The coolest feature is the ability to stop the grind process by simply rotating the bean hopper to he right and then just let the timer run out.

Cleaning is a breeze. Simple to take apart and clean the burr grinders, although I use a bigger brush to clean the unit.

Two issues and the reason for the four stars:
First issue, the bottom receptacle (where the grounds collect) has a tendency to come loose. It is not a deal breaker and is a design flaw that can be remedied with 2 small adhesive magnets attached to the rear of the receptacle and the grinder.

Second issue, this unit grinds too well.
I have a Yama 5 cup vacuum pot and even on the most coarse option I am still having slow drain on some coffees I roast.

If you are looking for a good grinder for espresso, drip, manual, French press or vacuum pot then get the 560.
Even though I have grind issues I still love this grinder, very sturdy.

My brother also uses a Capresso 560 and has nothing but great things to say about it too.

I've owned this grinder for a couple of months and did lots of research before I bought it. Most reviewers are satisfied with it, and I must say they are right.

Let me address one complaint some people have made: that it's hard to clean. Not true, unless by clean you mean the removal of every speck of ground coffee. The burrs are horizontally oriented, so you don't have the help of gravity to clear the grind chamber. But if you let the grinder continue to work after all the beans have been ground, then you will have only a small amount of grinds left in the grinding chamber. Tapping and tilting the grinder as it grinds will also help clear out the grind chamber. If you're super-fussy, you can sweep any remaining grinds away with the brush supplied with the grinder (or, even better, buy a slightly larger brush). Unlike some other grinders with burrs vertically oriented, access to the burrs is easy--there is nothing to take apart. You simply remove the bean hopper and lift off the top burr.

I gave this machine 4 stars because I wonder about the durability of the plastic parts. But I've seen that more expensive grinders, which might address this issue, also have their own drawbacks. The KitchenAid, for example, requires a screwdriver to get at the burrs.

Bottom line: this grinder is a good value, will produce excellent results and is easy to maintain.

Although the Capresso 560 Infinity is made in China, the quality is actually quite good. The slow motor is a very important feature for me as it reduces heat during the grinding process (from both the motor and the bean rubbing against themselves), and it also minimize "shattering" of the beans. The outer ring of the burr is a "floating" burr so you can easily take it out to clean it; it's not held in place by screws or clips. I washed the outer ring with water and it rusted a little bit, which I'm actually happy to see; it means the burr is made of high carbon steel so it is very hard (as oppose to stainless steel). However, this also means that it will have oxidation buildup over time so you should clean off the residual coffee ground as much as you can, preferably with a brush (don't wash it in water too often). The ground will build up quickly if you don't clean it often, and as others have pointed out, there is a lot of leftover ground in the base after each use. I would use a natural bristle brush to brush off the larger particles and buy a baby toothbrush for cleaning the crevices of the burrs. As for cleaning the base, hold the entire machine upside-down over the sink and use a dust blower (for your computer). The use of timer dial instead of a simple on/off switch annoyed me at first, then I realized this is a good safety feature, as I have the tendency to multitask and get distracted. The warranty is 1 year, and if you ever need to send it back for repair, shipping via UPS is covered.

Something else to note regarding these machines in general:
- Don't store whole beans in the freezer. If you try to grind frozen beans, it will create much more resistance for the motor as frozen beans are harder, in other words, the motor will burn-out prematurely. Frozen bean will also likely to shatter into much smaller pieces, and these smaller fragments will clog your portafilter. In addition, every time you take the beans out of the freezer, you introduce condensation to the beans, and moisture will destroy flavor.
- Most people will expect to clean a burr grinder the same way they clean a blade grinder, but the truth is due to the open moving parts in a burr grinder, a more frequent maintenance schedule is required. So don't expect trouble-free usage if you're not willing to clean the machines often. Personally I have three tools: a round natural bristle, the aforementioned baby toothbrush, and a popsicle stick with one end trimmed to a sharp point.

After my old grinder stopped running and couldn't be repaired for less than the cost of the machine, I looked for the highest rated burr grinder under $100, and this was it (with Amazon's discounted price.) My old one was messy and loud, and this one is really quiet for a grinder. The plastic or acrylic that the hopper and ground coffee container are made of is less prone to static electricity than my other one, which makes the machine easier to keep clean. And the coffee tastes better! I agree with the other reviewers that say the grounds are more even and don't get as heated during grinding, which helps preserve the flavor.

There are only a few things I would change to make this an even better product, including adding a switch mechanism that wouldn't let the machine start without the ground coffee container in place - that would prevent a terrible mess when you're in a hurry and not paying close enough attention. I would also add an "off" switch to stop the machine if the timer was set for too long so you wouldn't have to change the grind setting to make the blades stop.

Ive used this grinder nearly daily for well over a year and the consistency of the grind on any of the settings I have needed has been outstanding for the price. For French press the course settings are perfect and for an espresso I get a nice fine grind. Other grinders I have had have come out so mixed with fine and course and that is a waste of coffee when you are looking for a fine grind. Cleans easily enough but only fault is the vibrations sometimes shake the collector container off just a mint and this then makes cleaning a bit more of a fuss.

I purchased this grinder last year and while it performed reasonably well, there were several drawbacks:
*It was difficult to clean, and required cleaning often. Because the bean hopper had a gap to allow beans to flow into the grinder, it was almost impossible to remove it without spilling some beans. It would have been much easier to clean after every use (recommended for oily beans) if the hopper could have been closed for removal.
*It was not as quiet as others have said; you could not carry a conversation without shouting, and God forbid I ran it when football was on!
*Like other grinders, it did indeed create static and dust--the entire process was very messy and I ended up putting it on a tray to catch all the 'blow-out'. If only a small amount of ground coffee remained behind the bin, a gap allowed bean dust to spew out the front.
All of this is in the past tense because after about a year, the grinder motor died. I got longer service for far less money from my old Braun, even if the coffee wasn't as good.

I replaced a Pavoni basic grinder with this unit, and there's a huge difference. The Pavoni was a good basic grinder, but this grinder doesn't get the grinds hot (burning off of essential oils), and the grind is very even with less noise and slower grinding speed. Is every ground uniform in size and shape when measured with a micrometer? Probably not, but then, if that's what you're looking for, you may need to be in a laboratory environment or a straightjacket. For humankind, however, the grind is excellent. Some people have said that this machine won't grind fine enough for espresso, and I disagree. I can make coffee into powder with this grinder, and from what I've read most experts agree that powder is too fine for espresso.
There are two things that could be improved, IMO. First: the rotary timer (feels like an eggtimer). It works well, but there's really no control. I either end up with too much time or not enough. A manual on/off switch would be nice to have in addition to the timer. It's not a real big deal, though. I'm sure a little practice will help to equate beanload and grind time.
Second: It's hard to clean thoroughly. The first time I cleaned out the ground coffee---coffee everywhere!! My recommendation is to hold the unit over the sink with the bean reservoir, upper burr, and grounds container removed and shake or tap lightly. You will need to brush out the remaining grounds with the brush, especially if you like a dark, oily roast of coffee.
I might also add that the burr is evidently not made of stainless steel, because it showed a slight rusting when cleaned with water and allowed to dry. I recommend cleaning it dry with a brush only.
Aside from these minor gripes, however, I think that this is initially an excellent grinder for the money. All that remains is to see how it stands the test of time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Product works great and is simple to use. However, the dial settings from 1-10 do not correspond to the number of cups of coffee and the instructions don't offer any suggestions. You have to memorize the setting for the amount of coffee your brewing and when someone else uses the grinder for the first time they don't know what setting to use. They could give a guide with suggested settings per cup of coffee brewed. It would save having to use the measuring spoon.

I have had this grinder for several years. I like it. It's just what I wanted and needed. I have no complaints. Everything works, it's not too noisy, and it does a great job.

This is the first burr grinder that I've had, so I don't have much to compare it to, but I couldn't be happier. Consistent grind, very fine grind for espresso or turkish coffee. I've only had it a little over a month, so I can't speak about the durability, but so far I'm 100% pleased.

This is a great product. I am more than satisfied with the grind quality of the beans. It has a wide range of settings from espresso grind to a coarse grind for my French press. I've owned this unit for nearly a year and had to replace the bean holder. I snapped off one of the tabs by using a little too much force. But, the replacement parts are very reasonably priced as I found out. Check out the prices on their web site. I must comment on the excellent customer service I received from Capresso. I called customer service looking for a replacement for a timing knob on the unit. They asked me when and where did I purchase the unit. I told them I got it from Amazon a little less than a year ago. I was told that the unit was still under warranty. They sent me a UPS prepaid shipping label. Off it went and in a couple of weeks I got my grinder back. They have excellent customer service and I was very, very satisfied with them and their product.

This is a decent coffee grinder considering the price. A little inconsistent for coarse grinding. Grounds contain too much fine material for my liking when used at the coarsest setting. Takes a bit of experimentation to dial in espresso grind but works well once you determine the best setting for your equipment.

I live alone, enjoy good coffee, and for many years have been using an excellent, imported (from France) rotating-blade small coffee grinder, which easily makes enough coffee for just a single cup. Sadly, this grinder finally wore out from use and I thought that I would try a fancy grinder which operates on a different principle.

I made a big mistake with this particular grinder. It is virtually impossible to clean, which involves disassembly, after which you will find it burdensome to try to reach all of those particles of coffee grounds. Also, it is just not designed for grinding a small amount of coffee, and it is next to impossible to set up the grinding time and fineness for single-cup use.

I could hardly wait to return this coffee grinder to Amazon. I ended up getting another rotating-blade small grinder, but the model that I had used was no longer available. The French company has long been out of business and was bought many years ago by a company that no longer makes the type of coffee grinder that I was seeking.

Amazon rountinely returned my purchase price for a big mistake that I made! And oh yes, the manufacturer of this product was totally uncooperative in addressing my concerns about the utility of this product. In effect, they told me to take it or leave it.

I left it.

Now I know what all the fuss is about. Conical grinders are heads above blade grinders. Well worth the cost. This Capresso is easy to use, easy to clean, mild to moderate noise level, and produces a grind far superior to the lesser priced blade grinder I had been accustomed to using.
My friend used another brand of burr grinders, her complaint was the noise. I read the reviews on the Capresso and made the decision to purchase. Best home appliance decision I've made in a long time.
I use it to grind beans for my cone drip Cuisinart coffee maker. I put the grind level at the farthest left mark of medium grind, set the timer at 3 1/2-4 and have a great 6-7 cup coffee brew for my husband and I. It took a few tries to get the right number for the cups of coffee I was making, but no big deal. The numbers on the timer are not seconds, like I thought, and after calling the company for more information as to how to choose what number to use I was told it is something one needs to experiment with.
Very little to no dust produced. No burnt taste like the blade grinders tend to produce.
Yes, I would highly recommend this product if you are in the market for a conical burr grinder. I can't comment on the finer grinds as I do not use it for any other purpose than drip. Maybe now I'd feel good about purchasing a cappacino machine!

I used my espresso machine for the first time yesterday and I messed around with the settings on this until I was able to make a perfect shot of espresso on my machine.. Its an awesome grinder. I'll use it for coarser grinds for regular coffee and for my espresso. Yay for fresh coffee!!!