FellowOpus Conical Burr Coffee Grinder - All Purpose Electric - Espresso Grinder with 41 Settings for Drip, French Press, & Cold Brew - Matte Black

I absolutely love my Fellow coffee grinder! From the moment I unboxed it, I could tell it was designed with care and attention to detail. The sleek, modern look fits perfectly in my kitchen, and it feels sturdy and well-built. The grind settings are incredibly precise, and I’ve been able to switch effortlessly between espresso and French press without any issues. What really stands out is how quiet it is compared to other grinders I’ve used, and it doesn’t overheat the beans, which keeps the flavor intact. It’s a bit of an investment, but for me, the consistent performance and beautiful design make it totally worth it.

I had the Baratza Encore before this which I was very happy with, but this is even better:Pros:- Prettier on the counter!- quieter- wayyyy less mess- easier to measure quantity; i love the measuring on the inside of the lid and also- the reference there of what the different grind numbers are meant for! Super handy as I switch from Aeropress to cold brew methods and I would forget which numbers I needed to switch back and forth from- container is able to hold enough grounds for a cold press! Which is about 85g- grind auto shut off so you can walk awayCons:- you can’t pour your entire bag of beans into top hamper as i liked doing with the other grinder- if you accidentally bump the grinder while the collector cup isn’t there, grinds spill out. It’s really easy to bump the body a bit while putting the cup back in and get grinds everywhere, and once they are out there it’s just a tad harder and more annoying to clean because they get stuck more easily in all the little nooks and crevices of the texture this design has.- it’s a little quirky as there are two built in unrelated measuring mechanisms: the lid helps you measure out servings in grams, but the grinding happens in 30 second increments (you choose either 30 second grind, 60 seconds, 90, or 2 minutes). 20g coffee takes less than 30 seconds to grind, but 40g of coffee takes more than 30 seconds, but less than 60 seconds. So, the grind timing just doesn’t make sense, and this part feels a bit overengineered. I have stopped measuring with grams and just use whatever comes out after 30 seconds. Would be more ideal if the machine would turn off automatically after detecting no more beans in the hopper. That way you’d just measure what you need by weight/volume and not have to play the “how long do i need to grind for?” gameStill think it’s the best out there for its price point! It solves/improves on the biggest downsides of grinders which, to me, are looks, loudness, and mess. Nothing more frustrating when you wake up groggy and needing coffee than worrying about waking someone up and then dealing with a mess on your counter.I have not used this for espresso.

Initially, the grinder performed flawlessly, without any complaints. However, after two months, I began to notice an increasing amount of coffee grind retention in the grinder itself. This necessitated regular cleaning twice a week, eventually requiring manual burr removal to access the unit and clear it out. Despite my daily coffee usage of approximately 36 grams and twice-weekly cleaning, the grind retention frequency escalated over time. As mentioned in other reviews, I found myself needing to perform a full cleaning every two or three days to minimize the retention within the grinder. Unfortunately, the anti-static function was rendered ineffective even after consistent cleaning. This is frustrating, especially since I measure my coffee weight to target 36 grams, and the retention necessitates “guessing” the amount trapped in the grinder. Consequently, I find myself grinding multiple times to achieve the desired weight, making it a guessing game. Given the price point, I would expect better performance.The second issue is inconsistent grind levels that occur sporadically. Despite numerous attempts to recalibrate the unit according to the company’s instructional video, these inconsistencies persist.I have contacted the company, but their response has been slow. When they do respond, their solution involves sending them a video of the buildup in the grinder and a video of the inconsistent grinds. They also refer me to instructional videos on cleaning and recalibration, which I have already performed multiple times.Therefore, I would not recommend the grinder or this company to potential buyers. There are significantly better alternatives available.

I wanted a decent, budget friendly grinder mostly for espresso, but I often like to use the French press or pour over too. This one got decent reviews and has multiple grind settings, so I figured I would give it a shot (no pun intended). It didn’t disappoint. It took a couple of runs, but I was able to dial in a really good grind for my espresso, producing a consistent grind size. I find the build quality to be good and the noise level to be very reasonable. Some talked about it being messy, but I find it to be fine if you “bellow” and tap the cover a couple of times to release some retained grounds before removing the bin. I’m very happy with this purchase.