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★★★★★ Love it
Gregory O. · October 21, 2022 · Verified purchase
I got this with a purchase of a Gaggia Classic, and it has been easy to work with and operate. The grind size works with what the customer works, especially when it comes to dialing in for a new bean.
★★★★★ Beautiful machine with wishy-washy LCD display
Josh W. · October 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Delivery was much faster than expecting. The machine is exactly what I ordered, however, the touch-screen LCD display gets blurry when touched . I have written ECS to see if this is normal functioning, which based on review of video footage does not appear to be, however, I have not yet heard back from them. I am hoping, if this is a defect in my machine, that it will be addressed by ECS promptly. Otherwise, machine is beautiful and functions as expected. I do await a response from ECS before I can fully recommend this vendor.
★★★★★ Quite impressed so far
Sophie J. · October 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
I’ve been wanting to step up my espresso game and that grinder is what I needed.
I haven’t played with it a lot yet but I’m quite impressed with what it can give so far.
I’ve experienced no retention and a perfect grind.
Easier to use than I thought.
Shipping was fast - 48h after ordering it was on my doorstep.
And the Espresso Coffee Shop was generous in giving me a promocode for that article. Efficient and serious website.
I totally recommend.
★★★★★ Pristine condition, fast shipping, reliable
Noam H. · October 13, 2022 · Verified purchase
Even though I am a beginner, this grinder was easy to use out of the box. It was well packaged and preserved. I would order again from espressocoffeeshop!
★★★★★ Specialita grinder
Xyril B. · October 12, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great machine, no issues so far. Shipping was fast, grinder was packed nicely to prevent damage.
★★★★★ Great grinder fantastic service
john o. · October 9, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is fantastic. Very quiet and looks beautiful in chrome, matching my machine. The service from espresso coffee shop was exceptional. All answers were answered quickly and shipping from Italy to California was remarkably fast, just 3 days! Would absolutely order again.
★★★★★ Thank you very much‼️
Tsuda K. · October 5, 2022 · Verified purchase
A very good product. If you have another chance, I look forward to working with you?
★★★★★ Excellent grinder
Kuo Y. · September 29, 2022 · Verified purchase
Excellent product and very fast shipping
★★★★★ Beautiful
Oliver T. · September 28, 2022 · Verified purchase
Works like a charm on its first try.
Was able to dial in my espresso and wow it's delicious
★★★★★ Best value
Toby W. · September 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is the best I’ve seen for the money. It makes beautifully fluffy espresso grinds. I came from a good quality grinder without timer function, so that is much appreciated too!
★★★★★ John C USA
John C. · September 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
First let me thank EspressoCoffeeShop, they are one of the best services I have experienced. Nice price, fast shipping and great communication. I never felt worried that my order would be a problem. Thank You. Now the EUREKA MIGNON SPECIALITA' , this is a great machine, fast and quiet and easy to adjust grinds. I have a Gaggia Classic and was using the pressurized basket which I was having a problem getting good crema. The Eureka allowed me to switch to the non-pressurized basket along with a 9bar OPV setting and now my espresso shots are much improved. This Eureka has replaced my OXO grinder for espresso. Thanks again EspressoCoffeeShop!
★★★★★ Love this grinder, and shipping was so quick
Lian S. · September 13, 2022 · Verified purchase
I had done a lot of research on which grinder would be right for my workflow and I landed on this model from Eureka! I love the quality of the materials and the design. I was hesitant on ordering since ECS is located in Italy, and wasn't sure if there would be a huge shipping cost too. ECS's pricing was immaculate compared to all of the other US coffee retailers I looked at, even with the shipping from Italy, the price was way lower. I would definitely recommend the Eureka Mignon Specialita' as well as Espresso Coffee Shop to anyone looking for good quality service/goods. I will purchase more products in the future!
★★★★★ So good!
Billy K. · September 8, 2022 · Verified purchase
I can’t believe how fast they shipped it out and I received it. Coming from Europe I expected at least a week, but It was at my apartment in a matter of days after I placed my order. Incredible!
★★★★★ Eureka Specialita
John . · September 7, 2022 · Verified purchase
Fast ,Quiet, and Well built. Great grind consistency
★★★★★ Perfect art!
Yujia L. · September 6, 2022 · Verified purchase
I love love my new grinder! Easy to use and gorgeous piece along with my Expresso machine. The screen is better to set up.
★★★★★ nice
juan t. · September 6, 2022 · Verified purchase
works 100% good no fake
★★★★★ Perfect prosumer espresso grinder
Yew Leong C. · September 5, 2022 · Verified purchase
Super fast delivery from Italy to Melbourne, AU in 4 days. The Eureka Mignon Specialita is solid, compact, quiet, and thoughtfully packaged with an AU adaptor. One possible improvement idea would be to have an auto-off feature. It only took me 3 tries to dial it in with the time-based grinding and weighing workflow. A big step forward in my espresso journey and I am loving every minute of it!
★★★★★ A++ 100% love this grinder
Nelly T. · September 4, 2022 · Verified purchase
Thrilled with my purchase and speed of delivery.
Ordered on a Monday - arrived on my doorstep in Hamilton, New Zealand exactly one week later. Very speedy.
The grinder itself is a massive step up for me from a Breville Smart Grinder. The clarity of flavour from the beans is incredible. The grinder is extremely quiet and can finely adjust the grind to get it just right! Recommended!
★★★★★ Quick shipping to USA, great grinder
Grace T. · August 19, 2022 · Verified purchase
We ordered this with a USA plug (110V), shipping to USA was super quick (just a few days) - it arrived before our espresso machine which we ordered locally! The grinder seems great, only used it a few times so far but seems really robust, it's quiet as advertised and has just the right number of features for us. We love that it's simple to operate but seems to be very well made and looks great on our counter.
★★★★★ 非常棒的購買體驗
yui shen L. · August 16, 2022 · Verified purchase
如果咖啡豆槽的空間能夠配置更大的空間就更完美了!
very very like Specialita' !!
★★★★★ great!
Julia S. · August 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Such a smooth silent grind.
★★★★★ Great grinder, fast shipping
Peter N. · August 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Grinder is very fast and quiet. Excellent service from espresso shop. Fast shipping.
★★★★★ As good as promised
John D. · August 7, 2022 · Verified purchase
It took under 7 days to get half way around the world to Melbourne.
One corner of the box had obviously taken a hit but the foam packing completely protected the contents of the box.
It looks beautiful and grinds incredibly quiet and you save a few hundred dollars by having it shipped direct from Italy.
It feels like it will last a lifetime and is able to be repaired if needed.
I don't feel the need for any of the accessories (bellows hoppers, funnels, trays etc) as it works well and doesn't make a mess using the stock setup.
However the holder will scratch your portafilter unless you mod it as some people on the internet have described.
Dialling in the grind size and dose time for your machine takes a bit of trial and error.
E.g. Mine is currently set to size 1.1 and 8.4 seconds using medium roast beans for a Rancilio Silvia with a 14g basket .
Sorry, but I needed to use the instructions on dialling it in from Clive Coffee because it clearly stepped through the process.
The taste of coffee from it seems to do justice to the quality and character of your beans.
We are excited to try new beans because of the Eureka Mignon Specialita.
★★★★★ Amazing
Mohammad A. · August 6, 2022 · Verified purchase
Feels very premium and it’s quick and quiet with no retention
I thought I’ll have a problem with adjusting wheel but it’s not hard to adjust the grind size
★★★★★ 最高です
TOSHIO U. · August 4, 2022 · Verified purchase
見た目も良く、グラインドも静かだしストレスもありません。
素晴らしいの一言ですね!
大いに満足しております。
★★★★★ Superb product
Sagar A. · July 28, 2022 · Verified purchase
I absolutely love this grinder and how much it has improved my shots. Shipping was extremely fast and the product arrived in perfect condition. Thank you!
★★★★★ Legit grinder!
Matthew L. · July 24, 2022 · Verified purchase
My grinder shipped super fast (in 2 days) and right out of the box it was easy to assemble and fits perfectly in my at home barista setup. As for the grinding quality, this grinder has super low retention and normally I get out the same or 0.1-0.2g less than I put in when I single dose. I've only been using this grinder for about 2 weeks but so far it has been helping with producing very consistent shots. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this grinder, especially with the white color!
★★★★★ Specialita
Tsach S. · July 23, 2022 · Verified purchase
The product arive very fast. Exactly what i ordered and packed well.
★★★★★ Eureka Mignon Specialita coffee grinder
Joe C. · July 19, 2022 · Verified purchase
A very good product apart from the hopper which could be improved on. I have made several coffees and just about nailed the grind. Would recommend this product and also Espresso Coffee Shop for the fantastic service they provide.
★★★★★ Amazingly fast!
Estee L. · July 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
Ordered on a weekend came within 4 working days, opt to collect at the service point and machine came in great! Have dialed in the beans and taste more amazing than the breville grinder! Highly recommended! Also they gave a coupon code immediately next day after my request.
★★★★★ Couldn’t be Happier!
Kevin F. · July 16, 2022 · Verified purchase
I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I was able to buy a professional quality grinder at a fair price and have it shipped to the US in under a week. The item was packaged with care and had no issues! Will definitely buy from this website again!
★★★★★ Came with defective screen
David T. · July 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
The unit came with a defective screen. Customer service told me they would send me a replacement screen, but I never received one. Further attempts to contact them gave no response.
★★★★★ Excellent grinder
Angelo C. · July 11, 2022 · Verified purchase
Using the grinder for espresso and it's made a big improvement compared to my previous grinder. Fast, quiet and produces a very even grind. Main drawback compared to the previous grinder is that it tends to be a bit messy and really needs to be used with a funnel which I will probably end up purchasing.
★★★★★ One word: Great!
Cory F. · July 6, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is excellent for espresso grounds. I have been single dosing each shot and have the timer set for my single dose. The grinder works great, is very quiet, easy to use, and has very little retention. Grind size is consistent every time. Shipping was extremely fast to the USA. Super impressed with this grinder and with Espresso Coffee Shop! !
★★★★★ Amazing grinder, amazing service
Gregory F. · July 6, 2022 · Verified purchase
I ordered the 110v version from espressocoffeeshop, delivered to the USA and it was with me within 48 hours, excellent service. I upgraded to this from the built in grinder on my Breville Barista Express and it is a whole new world. Quiet, really fast, consistent, no clumps. The wheel is small but once you get the general range for espresso it's fairly easy to dial in new coffees. My espresso has definitely improved. I've been weighing the coffee output (I don't single dose, I use the timer) and it's very consistent. I got the white which looks great and is easy to keep clean. I haven't tried using this for anything but espresso but I agree with many reviews dialing it back and forth would be a pain, small increments can make a big difference. It's well built, I think I will have this for many years to come and it does everything I need and it does it well.
★★★★★ Excellent pro/consumer espresso grinder
Daniel H. · July 4, 2022 · Verified purchase
It is extremely quiet and grounds are consistent. espressocoffeeshop had an excellent price which persuaded me to buy it after researching several grinders in this range.
★★★★★ Great grinder
Jared D. · July 1, 2022 · Verified purchase
I’m enjoying me latte experience. This is a solid grinder to prepare the beans for an amazing brew.
★★★★★ This thing is legit!
Mark S. · June 30, 2022 · Verified purchase
Feels like buying a gold mine! The coarseness of the grind is a little screwy at first, grab some junk coffee to get the espresso grind roughly dialed in at first. Don’t go too fine - it can make Turkish coffee which espresso machines are unhappy with.
Still dialing in the button timing. It grinds so fast, the stock 11 seconds gives you way too much coffee!
Extremely sturdy. Gorgeous. The only complaint might be the hopper, as I’ve seen other people say it is cheap feeling. True. But the rest of the unit is built like a tank, and I can tell it will last many years. Love it! Buy it now!
★★★★★ great shipping and grinder
Edwin L. · June 29, 2022 · Verified purchase
fast delivery, great packing, grinder is superb, simple to use, easy to dial in and quality build
★★★★★ Great product!
Yohannes T. · June 18, 2022 · Verified purchase
Works great!!
★★★★★ Mr park
Jinyong P. · June 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Fast delivery and awesome product.
Thank you
★★★★★ Excellent
Alexander B. · June 10, 2022 · Verified purchase
Shipped as described for a great price. The Specialita performs great, is very quiet and has great build quality. Espresso coffee shop has shipped the item very quickly and arrived here in Australia in less than a week. Great product, great service, great price.
★★★★★ Excellent grinder!
Brunno T. · June 9, 2022 · Verified purchase
Extremely fast shipping to US (it took 3 days). Grinder made a huge improvement in the taste of my espresso - no more sourness!
★★★★★ Amazing Grinder
Carlos L. · June 3, 2022 · Verified purchase
I totally recommend the grinder, Ferrari red is the way to go!
★★★★★ Looks good.
Paul H. · May 31, 2022 · Verified purchase
I only received this order today, freight was quick and the unit arrived in good condition.
I won't be using the grinder for a few weeks so this review is mostly about the quick delivery from overseas. This grinder is an update to our BSG which is getting a bit old now. The unit itself feels solid and well made and there are tons of reviews attesting to it's quality. I'm sure we will enjoy this grinder for many years to come.
★★★★★ It's a good product
Seigo I. · May 30, 2022 · Verified purchase
Compact and very easy to use
I have an old grinding machine with a docer for espresso, but it was difficult to clean and it was very troublesome to adjust the pulling eyes.
I am saved. thank you
★★★★★ Specialita
Michael O. · May 29, 2022 · Verified purchase
Could not be more delighted: great price and fast shipping to US; this grinder is a "game changer!"
★★★★★ Couldn't be happier
Jovanie A. · May 28, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great price, machine works flawlessly, coffee has never tasted better. Big thanks for the fast shipping to southern CA.
★★★★★ I will buy it at this shop next time.
Takayuki M. · May 27, 2022 · Verified purchase
Espresso Coffee Shop responded quickly and I enjoyed shopping without stress. EUREKA MIGNON SPECIALITA had good cost performance and was the best.
★★★★★ Great Grinder in slim size
Lumia L. · May 27, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder works and looks great by its built quality. It grinds fast, high accuracy & consistency, low decibel and retention. Maintenance & cleaning are easy.
I got my Ferrari Red only 4 days after placing the order on ESC,
★★★★★ 価格の割に優秀
satoshi s. · May 25, 2022 · Verified purchase
静電気を抑えてサラサラにひけるのはとても良い。
ホルダーのフォークが不安定でガタガタする。
★★★★★ Quick shipping to Australia
Ricky B. · May 19, 2022 · Verified purchase
Customer service was easy to deal with. There is an english speaker which helped solve and order problem i created.
About 5 days to ship to Aus. Good product and saved $$ by not purchasing locally. Good company to deal with.
Recommend!
★★★★★ very good
Shim H. · May 19, 2022 · Verified purchase
very good
★★★★★ Excellent grinder and very fast delivery to Canada
PAUL M. · May 18, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is super easy to setup and use. I suspect the grind is far more consistent than my old Anfim Best grinder because I no longer get any channeling in my shots, which is a huge and unexpected bonus. The timed grinding works great. Grinds land directly in my bottomless portafilter hands-free with no spraying. Amazing value compared to what local retailers sell for here in Canada and regular delivery took only 2 business days! Very impressed with the grinder and service from ECS.
★★★★★ Amazing!
Maxime J. · May 16, 2022 · Verified purchase
Easy to setup! Super efficient anconsistebt
★★★★★ Great Grinder
Tristan L. · May 16, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great Grinder easy to use and well packed. Shipping was quick (4 days to Canada) and everything arrived in perfect condition. Really happy with my purchase !
★★★★★ Speedy Delivery to TEXAS!
MELANIE S. · May 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Wow, what a great Eureka grinder. We did a ton of research before decidng on the Eureka Mignon line of grinders. The Espresso Coffe shop allowed us to get the model we were wanting at an exceptional Price. The 55mm Burr set grinds our freshly roasted beans to very fluffy fine texture. The proof is the much brighter taste in our espresso shots. I am still shocked by the three day shipping to Texas.
★★★★★ Excellent Grinder with fast delivery to Australia
Geraint R. · May 5, 2022 · Verified purchase
I've had this grinder for about two months now. I make two to three drinks a day (long black/americano) and this grinder has been great. Very quick delivery from Italy to Australia - only 4 days.
★★★★★ Eureka Mignon Specialita Coffee Grinder (Chrome)
James A. · May 3, 2022 · Verified purchase
I ordered the referenced grinder from Espresso Coffee Shop online and was very pleasantly surprised at the speed that I received my purchase! I am very pleased with the grinder and would not hesitate to recommend them for anyone looking to purchase product at a very reasonable price!
★★★★★ Great shipping, great value!
Trace B. · May 3, 2022 · Verified purchase
I purchased this product, with a bit of skepticism about ordering internationally, but it was awesome. With the discount code, I was able to save $300 on getting a grinder. I was very surprised by how quickly the item shipped. I ordered it on Monday and it arrived on Thursday!! Will definitely come back soon.
★★★★★ Epic little grinder / great service
PK S. · April 28, 2022 · Verified purchase
LOVE it! It’s quiet, compact, stylish but most importantly it grinds espresso beautifully.
It shipped quickly and arrived before I knew it with notifications all along the way. The buying and delivery experience was excellent.
Eureka if you’re listening - you need something other than a sticker at the front. Minor gripe but this build quality deserves etching or something more. And the dial could be bigger with more notches.
★★★★★ No response on wrong plug
Walter L. · April 25, 2022 · Verified purchase
I have received the machine and the finishing is very great and I totally love it!
However, when I placed the order I requested to have UK plug instead of 2 legs plug.
It was confirmed by your staff Giulia on 19 Apr, however when I received the product it is with 2 legs plug. And when I send email and keep messaging on your website, there is no single reply. This make me very frustrated as I only ask for a response.
★★★★★ So good! Over my expectations!
Masahito S. · April 25, 2022 · Verified purchase
Low noise, high quality grain, good looking (Chrome). Pero.,., with 100v, the power is slightly insufficient…
★★★★★ Excellent grinder, perfect transaction
John C. · April 24, 2022 · Verified purchase
Massive improvement in the quality of my espresso and other ways of brewing coffee thanks to this grinder. Very high value for the price. The purchase process was flawless, with amazingly fast shipping; received the unit 4 days after placing my order.
★★★★★ Excellent coffee grinder and lightning fast delivery.
shaya s. · April 20, 2022 · Verified purchase
Highly recommended!
★★★★★ Great product
Natalie L. · April 18, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great product, easy to use and speedy and safe delivery. Increase my coffee experience. Will be great if I can use the discount code as well as additional accessories combination. Wanted to buy the drawer but cannot use the discount code so end up didn’t buy.
★★★★★ Adelaide SA Customer
Martin D. · April 13, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great service - Product was delivered week after placement of order. I am very happy with the Eureka Specialita - met my specifications of being able to grind espresso beans, with timer dosing and very quiet operation compared to my previous grinder. As a bonus my wife was pleased with the small footprint and modern design.
★★★★★ Fast shipping, fantastic product!
Andy L. · April 9, 2022 · Verified purchase
I live in the US, and this item arrived about 4 days after I placed the order, the shipping time was amazing! The product is perfect for my needs and grinds for espresso perfectly. Make sure to watch the tutorial on youtube for a better idea of how to use the machine for your needs. Excellent product and I highly recommend this website to everyone interested in coffee.
★★★★★ Burrs do not move at all
Derek X. · March 23, 2022 · Verified purchase
Machine looks like but has some quality issues unfortunately. When I turned mine on, the burrs would not grind. I made the grind setting more coarse in case the burrs were touching, preventing it from turning - however that didn't fix it either. I completely removed the hopper and tried to run it with no beans in it, the bottom burr would not move at all. I suspect there is some fault with the machine, tried troubleshooting all day with no luck.
★★★★★ Perfect
Amy M. · March 23, 2022 · Verified purchase
Arrived in Australia in under a week, well packaged and in perfect condition. I've only done a test grind to check it worked and even that was great! Consistent, fine granules and low retention.
★★★★★ Very consistent grinds
Jun Jie S. · March 23, 2022 · Verified purchase
First time buying a grinder and I am thoroughly impressed with the consistent grind! Really quick delivery of around a week to Singapore too. Really happy with this grinder.
★★★★★ Great!
QUANWEI L. · March 23, 2022 · Verified purchase
It‘s easy to use and produce good quality espresso
★★★★★ Waste of money
Alyssa T. · March 23, 2022 · Verified purchase
Only got to use it a few times since it kept clogging then the micro switch broke and now it’s unusable
★★★★★ Ottimo
Ferdinando P. · March 22, 2022 · Verified purchase
Ottimo livello costruttivo, materiali, finiture sono assolutamente in linea con la fama del prodotto.
Il macinacaffè funziona perfettamente, l’unica “pecca” è che la ritenzione non è trascurabile come si legge su alcune recensioni. Un suggerimento: aggiungerei delle tacche bianche al pomello regolatore per rendere più facile la memorizzazione dei vari livelli di macinatura.
Original review in Italian
★★★★★ Silent and precise grinding
Patrick L. · March 22, 2022 · Verified purchase
I use it mainly for single shot espresso grinds, very satisfied.
★★★★★ EUREKA MIGNON SPECIALITA' COFFEE GRINDER
Mikkel J. · March 22, 2022 · Verified purchase
very happy with my purchase!
★★★★★ Superb Service
Joshua O. · February 25, 2022 · Verified purchase
Have nothing but great things to say about the service, package arrived in perfect conditions and the delivery was very prompt, I ordered on a Tuesday evening and the parcel had arrived by Friday lunchtime. Similarly I have nothing but good things to say about the grinder
★★★★★ Works as expected, but hopper cover was cracked
Arthur Z. · February 11, 2022 · Verified purchase
I received this machine in fine working condition, but the hopper cover was cracked. it was only the cover, not the hopper itself, and it worked fine so im not going to return it.
★★★★★ Perfect way to avoid US prices
Ian L. · February 8, 2022 · Verified purchase
Order the 110v for plugs in US, ECS was significantly cheaper than anything stateside. Shipping was about $30 but fast, from Italy to the East Coast in 4 days.
★★★★★ Fantastic grinder
Mihailo S. · February 4, 2022 · Verified purchase
This is a fantastic home grinder. Build quality is excellent, and coffee retention is minimal to non existent. Highly recomended!
★★★★★ Loving my new Grinder
John Y. · January 29, 2022 · Verified purchase
Ordered Friday night, received Tuesday mid-day - in the US! Jaw dropping shipment, excellent grinder, wonderful pricing - recommend 5/5
★★★★★ Excellent purchase
Philip G. · January 29, 2022 · Verified purchase
After much research for an affordable grinder I came across espresso coffee shop and could not believe the pricing. Coming from the States I thought it was too good to be true. So I pulled the trigger, though they were sold out of the other color /finish choices. I was happy to purchase the standard model which had the lowest pricing. I received it in about 4 days! Amazing!! Very happy and satisfied. Even better, their support answered a question I had within a day! Nothing great things to say about my buying experience!!! These folks know how to serve. Guess where I’m going when it’s time for a new coffee machine!!!!
★★★★★ perfect!
shinsuke i. · January 29, 2022 · Verified purchase
Thank you!
★★★★★ Amazing Product and even better Cust. Service
Noah M. · January 26, 2022 · Verified purchase
I'm one of the blokes who ordered from the good ol stars and stripes and I can honestly say that the whole experience has been exceptional. From the ease of the website to the blazing fast fulfillment and shipping speed. The fact I was able to get my grinder so dang fast has made me question every other company's shipping times. The grinder is fantastic and will last anyone a good long time. It is compact but very heavy for it's size. Some might say that it is a messy grinder and I definitely had some run in with that. But after investing in a dozing ring and adding a spritz of water this grinder is an absolute dream. Coming from a cheap machine and grinder to having this bad boy has been the single greatest upgrade of my espresso journey. To the employees at espresso coffee, I salute you legends!
★★★★★ great little grinder
Ralph P. · January 25, 2022 · Verified purchase
heavy, built like a tank, small footprint, silent and good grinds.what more can you ask for? also its affordable.
★★★★★ Easy to use
mark C. · January 21, 2022 · Verified purchase
Simple controls and easy use
★★★★★ Quite good dedicated espresso grinder
Leonid S. · January 19, 2022 · Verified purchase
I like almost everything about this grinder. The only serious downside is a motor. It uses a direct drive, 300W, AC motor, that drives large burrs. This configuration is bound to have a very low initial torque, so every time you have managed to clog the grinder's shute with oily beans, you will have to take it apart and clean it. Not a big deal, but when you have just 5 min in the morning to make yourself a coffee, this can be very annoying. I myself prefer medium roast, so this issue almost non-existent for me.
Another thing that happens often because of the same motor issue, is a stuck grinder when you take the bin hopper of, and then put it back: the residual bins and their bits that remain on the top of the burrs will be redistributed and pressed down by the hooper’s pipe butt, so that they will be pressed tightly to the burrs, and this pressure is enough to prevent the motor from spinning. The symptom is the same as if the shute is clogged, but in reality, you just need to move the hopper a bit up when the grinder is on, and once it unclogs itself you can press it down firmly again. So, hopefully, this tip can help you.
On the other hand, this motor configuration makes the grinder simple mechanically/eclectically and very reliable. It can serve many many years.
I should mention that my coffee grind is very consistent now, and blind testing showed a noticeable taste improvement compared to my old Breville Smart grinder.
I also really liked the price and the overall service from espressocoffeeshop.com. I ordered it from Canada, and the price, including taxes, custom duties and currier shipping, was still much less than what I could find in Canada (and I was looking high and low), both online and in retail shops. Overall, I am happy with the product and even more happy with the service from espressocoffeeshop.com!
★★★★★ Arrived in less than a week, performs excellently
Luka P. · January 18, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great grinder and great service, from Treviso to Sydney in less than 7 days!
★★★★★ Incredible grinder
Charalambos P. · January 18, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great quality grinder. Easy to operate, grinds coffee beans very precisely, and beautiful to look at!
★★★★★ Very High Quality Grinder and Great Price
Curran D. · January 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
I was looking for a good espresso grinder for a reasonable price and decided to try this one. The product arrived to the US from Italy in just a few days, and the transaction went very smoothly. The grinder itself is built very well, and the amount of adjustability is great. It is possible to switch grind sizes, though might require some note taking on exactly where you need the knob positioned for different coffee types. The Perfetto might be a better option if you're brewing a wider variety of coffee types. I really like the timed dispensation, it gives output that's usually pretty close to exactly the correct dose I need for whatever drink I'm making.
★★★★★ Efficient and quiet!
michael h. · January 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is hard to beat at the price point. It is very quiet and grinds a double shot in about 9 seconds. The consistency is great and easier to control than my old Baratza 270. It’s also a very beautiful and compact machine on the counter. The adjustment knob allows for a lot of precision but takes a bit of getting used to given how little one has to move it from one roast to the next to dial things in.
★★★★★ Best online shop
James L. · January 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
First time customer from the Espresso Coffee Shop. I was little a bit worry to make the order all the way from Italy to the US but the package came in perfect and the price is excellent. Thank you very much.
★★★★★ Great Espresso Grinder at home
Dong Hyun K. · January 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
Reasonable price
Outstanding grinding ability
Modern design
Eureka 100 years legacy
That's all
★★★★★ 大変満足してます。
Takuya S. · January 17, 2022 · Verified purchase
注文から発送まで素早い対応ありがとう。
大変満足してます。
世界的COVID-19で大変ですが、皆で乗り越えて行きましょう。
またご縁があればよろしくお願いします。
★★★★★ Excellent coffee grinder
Rebecca C. · January 16, 2022 · Verified purchase
We’ve only just bought our first espresso machine and this grinder complements it perfectly. We are still very much novices but love our coffee and find this grinder very easy to use and look forward to honing our skills with it.
★★★★★ Great grinder and fast shipping
Dan S. · January 16, 2022 · Verified purchase
The grinder arrived quickly, even though was coming from another part of the world, which is much appreciated. It's a nice grinder that produces nice fluffy grinds, looks stylish on bench and takes a very little space compare to many other grinders with the same burr's size.
★★★★★ Pleasing overall
Justin B. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Prompt delivery from Italy to Australia and arrived well packaged.
Well constructed and I anticipate should last a long time.
I use it single dosing and it grinds very consistently producing excellent shots.
Minor gripes are that it won't grind fine enough for some espresso roasts that I had no trouble going fine enough with in other grinders, therefore requiring me to increase the dose from 19 to 22g to get an acceptable extraction. I contacted ECS to enquire about burr alignment or whether it might be possible to shim it or something else to go finer, but never received a response.
The portafilter fork is useless so I have to grind into a separate tall plastic jug.
The hopper allowed too much debris and dust to escape the small hole around the little sliding stop, particularly with single dosing, so I had to seal this up with a little silicone, but it could have been designed much better.
★★★★★ Mignon Specialita
John S. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Excellent grinder that looks great.
★★★★★ Excellent espresso grinder, but…
Karolis P. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Premium quality looking grinder with great functionality and ease of grinding. However, bean hopper lid arrived slightly cracked and the grinder was not working properly because of a disconnected wire inside. I had to remove the bottom of the grinder to fix it. The problems disappeared and it worked fine ever since.
★★★★★ Great Grinder
Michael T. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
This is an excellent grinder. It is quiet and retains virtually no residual coffee. This means you can grind individual doses within 0.1 gram and no need to purge when changing coffee. It is difficult to set the grind the first time as the finest knob makes several full turns. Start by turning it all the way to the finest grind and work back a full turn.
★★★★★ quiet - efficient - sturdy
Robert P. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is my first "quality" machine. Many recommend investing in the grinder as well as the espresso machine. Looking at reviews of other grinders in this price range, this one stood out for the quality of the "build" and the quality of the grind.
So far it is performing well !
I highly recommend ordering from Espresso Coffee Shop. They made the ordering and shipping to the USA as easy as ordering from (forgive me for this ...) Amazon.
Pros:
- no clumping
- quiet grinding
- little mess (no problems with static - nice waterfall of grounds ejecting out of the chute)
- sturdy feel, quality build
- clean lines, nice design
- dual voltage (110 / 240) with the US version provided with the right (3 prong) plug
- clean display, easily adjustable timer for dosing
Cons
- grind dial on top of machine takes some getting used to. it is obviously not like the machines larger dials with marks for different grinds. However it allows for finer control over grind size
- lid to hopper fits on very tightly, requiring a bit of a struggle to get off
★★★★★ The Eureka Specialita makes good espresso much easier to obtain.
Craig H. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
A solid, well built,and good looking espresso grinder. We are very happy with it, and it appears it will last a long time.
★★★★★ Toh
Yew T. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Received the product in Australia within 1 week. Found out the face of the machine got a paint damage. Contact espresso coffee and been advised by them whether I want to receive $50 refund. I return another email and told them I prefer to return it and receive another unit without cosmetic damage. However haven't heard back anything even I have sent them 3-4 email. So I start using the grinder after two weeks within any response from them and send them another email and told them to refund me $50 as I already use the grinder. As usual, no one responded and no refund was made too.
The coffee machine work fine. The only down side is the dial to adjust the size is very hard to adjust as the dial button can turn infinite. Other than that it's a great machine.
★★★★★ Really a Great Grinder!
Wesley M. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
I have no complaints with this grinder as it functions the way it should for the last couple of months. I like that we can change the grind size and make enough for multiple shots.
I was having trouble with the touch screen until I learned that I had to be touching the grinder on the chrome metal before the screen would become responsive... Not sure if that is a similar experience with other customers using this grinder.
It has only stopped working and gotten jammed with a bean once, and it wouldnt grind because something was stuck. Changing the grind to more coarse allowed this to fix itself without having to take apart to clean out.
The plastic Hopper is better quality plastic than I had thought although we dont use the bean limiter or keep it full of beans often. This is more a use fresh type of grinder for us.
Overall great product and would recommend again!
★★★★★ Elegant and functional, with a few flaws
Tim B. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
I am loving my Specialita, delivered promptly and efficiently and in good condition. The operation of the grinder is easy, and the quality of my espresso has never been better.
There were a couple of flaws in my grinder: one functional and one aesthetic. Functionally, the bean gate that stops beans flowing into the grinding chamber, was sticky, and would not close properly. I worked at it with files and knives, but it's difficult to fix, as the flaw is in the clear plastic, not the black gate. The second minor issue is that the logo, appearing below the porta filter holder, was attached on an angle, not straight. This obviously has no impact on my coffee, but it was a bit disappointing in terms of the visual appeal of the grinder.
The grinder's timer is straightforward to set, but the quantity of coffee dispensed varies according to the fineness of the grind, so every grind adjustment requires a timing adjustment, which is not so easy to guess. Ultimately, I think the answer is to single-dose, but that is not so easy to implement with this grinder.
Overall, I love the grinder (mine is yellow!), and it grinds beautifully. But the manufacturing flaws are a bit of a disappointment.
★★★★★ Amazing grinder
MARK M. · January 15, 2022 · Verified purchase
Fantastic grinder. Efficient, quiet and no retention.
Great service and super quick delivery by Espressocoffeeshop!
Thanks/Grazie!
★★★★★ Fast delivery to Australia, great grinder
Peter C. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Awesome grinder, morning coffees are so much better than my old pre ground coffee. I need to upgrade my machine to match the grinder now. Delivery to my home on the Gold Coast, Australia in a week from purchase. Great service from espressocoffeeshop all round
★★★★★ Super happy with this grinder
Lukas H. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Quiet and superb grinding quality. Should have upgraded my grinder earlier, didn’t expect such a difference in taste compared to a cheap grinder
★★★★★ Size Does Matter
tom f. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
If you have limited space and still want a great grind, the Eureka Mignon Specialita certainly fills that bill. It is, however, more sensitive than the much larger 35 pound grinders. I like the 35 pounders more, but for limited space the Specialita is 98% as good in a 66% smaller package; it's really slick lookin' too. My only minor complaints: since it doesn't have a massive motor, it sometimes gets hung up even when you don't change the grind setting and the diminutive grind setting knob is not user friendly. I would actually rate this 4.5 stars, but it wasn't an option.
★★★★★ Eureka Mignon Specialita Review
Sean H. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
This is an amazing grinder. I previously used a Sette 270, and this is no doubt superior in performance and construction. It’s extremely quiet and extremely consistent. I grind medium to dark roasted beans for espresso, and there’s literally minimal retention. Beautiful hefty construction. Great looks. For the price, not sure what can beat it. The touch screen feature is a nice bonus, especially if you’re pulling lots of shots back-to-back since it has a timed grind option and single and double dose options. Since I single dose, I don’t use it all that much but wanted it just in case. The only complaint I have is the Specialita sticker on front — could have been incorporated into the machine imo at this price point. The hopper can be changed out for a single dosing hopper easily. Excellent grinder here. Don’t hesitate if you’re on the fence.
★★★★★ Precise but slower than expected
Stephen W. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
This machine is excellent, very accurate, and will give .3.-.6 of a gram accuracy every time, which is pretty good going simply off a timer.
The micro-metric adjustment knob really does allow for fine tune grind adjustments. The machine is also quiet, but not AS quiet as advertised. And although for a small machine with 55mm burrs, it is still quick, but also, not as quick as stated. To achieve a 22gram dose, this will take 15 seconds. Overall a very accurate and slick machine, with all timing and grind adjustments being very user friendly.
★★★★★ Consistent and quiet
Madeleine D. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
I find the grind size to be very consistent and the grinder to be very quiet in its operation compared to others. The construction is very solid. The touch screen is easy to use. The only thing I don’t love is the fork, which has a screw allowing its adjustment. For me the screw arrived over tightened and partially stripped so I cannot move the fork up and down.
★★★★★ Fantastic fast grinder
Bill S. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great grinder. Super quick and easy to adjust settings. Super quick delivery (arrived in Australia in 3 business days).
★★★★★ Great value, highly recommended
Christoph D. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
The Specialita is a great espresso grinder, the build feels rock solid and high quality. The touchscreen makes the setting of the timed dose super easy and being able to pause a grind to manage a stray ground (just press the grind button) and then pick up where you left off in the timed dose is also very handy.
The only small criticism I would have is the plastic hopper which could feel more premium, but given overall experience is so good I still rate this 5 stars
Very fast delivery by ECS - thank you!
★★★★★ Perfect!
Xiaonan L. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great grinder and shipping is really fast, such a good choice espressocoffeeshop!
★★★★★ Shipped to Australia on time safely!
Jin J. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
The grinder is working consistently and quietly. Perfect for home use. I’ve ordered to Australia and it arrived on estimated time and the packaging was done well to protect the item. Will buy again from espressocoffeeahop
★★★★★ Perfect!!!
Dennis A. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Great and fast service from ECS.
Excellent customer service as well - my hopper lid was cracked upon delivery. A replacement was quickly sent from Italy to Illinois.
Thanks!
★★★★★ Love this grinder
Eyad S. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Amazing grinder. Works amazing and shipping was very fast. I'll buy all my products from espresso coffee shop
★★★★★ Super!
Regina T. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
I got this as a gift for my boyfriend and it is great-- quieter than some other grinders, they had his favorite color, and he he loves the grinder and espresso he gets out of it in general. Also would totally buy again from espressocofffeeshop-- it arrived so much faster than I was expecting, even internationally!
★★★★★ Great product and store
Gabby M. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
I love my new grinder. It came faster than expected and in perfect condition.
Espresso coffee shop is an excellent store that gives competitive prices.
★★★★★ So much better than the Baratza Encore
Creeland P. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
I had received a Rancilio Silvia espresso machine as a Christmas gift. The problem was that my Encore could not get fine enough and the grounds were terribly inconsistent.
This machine has proven to be a MASSIVE upgrade. It's almost completely silent and it produces wonderfully fine and consistent grounds. I'm actually able to pull good shots now.
My recommendation to everyone when they first get this grinder is to find your machine's absolute zero. Run the grinder and then slowly adjust the knob finer. Once you hear a chirping sound (its obvious don't worry), note the number on the knob. That's your zero point. A good starting point for espresso is 2 numbers above zero, but it will depend on your particular machine. Every grinder is slightly different.
Hope this helps and happy grinding!
★★★★★ Absolutely love this grinder
KELVIN L. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
This grinder is much prettier than I expected, super well built with a nice finish. The grinds are fluffy and consistent while being super quiet. Happy with espresso coffee shop’s service and best price for Eureka products.
★★★★★ Excellent grinder
Aleksandar K. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Really worth the money!
★★★★★ Perfect for espresso!
Raul L. · January 14, 2022 · Verified purchase
Very happy with this grinder, works great and it's built like a tank.
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