Baratza Encore

T The Strategist Emma Wartzman · reviewer · Apr 2026

I’ve been using the Baratza Encore for a year now, and I love it (it’s one of the tools that has convinced me to up my at-home coffee game). The machine is super-intuitive to use (and initially took me no more than five minutes to set up and get a handle of). There are two simple switches — on and off — and a dial to choose from 41 grind settings, numbered 0 to 40.

S Seattle Coffee Gear Seattle Coffee Gear · 693K subscribers · Nov 2023

A perfect bundle for new baristas, the Breville Bambino Plus Baratza Encore ESP bundle brings everything you need to make excellent coffee right at home. Compact in size but not in features, the Breville Bambino Plus offers near-instant heat, flexible brewing options, and automatic shot times and milk steaming to streamline your espresso experience.

S Seattle Coffee Gear Pat C · reviewer · Feb 2026

Baratza's Encore line is a legendary collection of grinders that are a perfect entry point for new at-home coffee and espresso fans. That said, these grinders are high enough performance and quality to last you well into your new coffee hobby. In years past there was only one model of Encore, making it easy to decide which one to purchase.

T Tom's Coffee Corner Tom's Coffee Corner · 218K subscribers · Sept 2023

The Baratza Encore is probably the best selling home grinder ever - just look at the Amazon ratings. The main downside of the original Encore was that it did not grind fine enough for espresso. Now, Baratza has updated the Encore to the ESP model, which includes an espresso range.

C Coffeegearhub Article

The Baratza Encore is the correct answer for most beginners buying their first electric grinder — 40 settings, a decade of proven reliability in the beginner grinder category, and replaceable parts that make it a long-term investment rather than a throwaway appliance.

T Tom's Coffee Corner Tom's Coffee Corner · 218K subscribers · Oct 2023

These two grinders represent in my honest opinion the absolute best value for getting into home espresso and coffee (the next step up would be something from the Eureka line).

E Espresso Rabbit Hole Article

It makes an excellent pairing with a grinder like the Baratza Encore ESP Pro , creating a compact yet capable espresso setup. Using the Bambino Plus with pressurized baskets or pre-ground supermarket coffee would be a waste of a genuinely capable machine.

L Lifestyle Lab Lifestyle Lab · 104K subscribers · Jul 2023

The Baratza Encore has been a long standing staple of entry level value in the home coffee grinder world, and is awarded the price of “first coffee grinder” for a staggering number of friends I have in the specialty coffee space. Today, we take a look at the successor. A new version of the Baratza Encore dubbed the Encore ESP, named for its added capabilities when it comes to dialing in espresso.

I ITA Coffee ITA Coffee Editorial Team · reviewer · Dec 2025

The Baratza Encore Conical Burr Grinder is widely recommended as a first meaningful upgrade because it focuses on grind consistency, usability, and long-term reliability , rather than advanced features or complexity.

D Daddy Got Coffee Daddy Got Coffee · 74.9K subscribers · Nov 2023

The Baratza Encore ESP grinder is one of the best entry level coffee grinders for home.

W Wsj Jaden King · reviewer

But after several weeks of testing the Baratza Encore ESP Pro, it’s clear that this machine is a meaningful upgrade that deserves counter space for at-home coffee connoisseurs looking to upgrade their brewing setup.

F French Press Coffee French Press Coffee · 60.8K subscribers · Feb 2023

The Baratza Encore ESP Espresso Coffee Grinder is the perfect tool for making great espresso at home.

And I’m happy to report: that was the cleanest grind from the Baratza Encore I’ve had in a while.

P Prima Coffee Equipment Prima Coffee Equipment · 56.1K subscribers · Nov 2015

Baratza's Encore is the foremost among entry-level coffee grinders. Intuitive controls, simple grind adjustment, and unprecedented reliability in its class make this the go-to grinder for coffee enthusiasts at home. Hey Chrissy with Prima Coffee Equipment. Today we're taking a look at the Baratza Encore.

“I’ve Been Using the Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder for Eight Years, and It’s Still My Go-To”

H Harvesting Figs Harvesting Figs · 42.9K subscribers · Mar 2023

The new Baratza Encore ESP is an entry-level grinder that can effectively and efficiently grind for both filter AND espresso without any modifications to the machine. Let's see how it compares to the built-in grinder on my Breville Barista Pro.

It's otherwise generally fine with no motor replacements, so I'm sure it's QC is good.

E ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear ECS COFFEE Espresso & Coffee Gear · 32.1K subscribers · Apr 2023

We're going to be reviewing the Baratza Encore, a high-quality burr grinder known for its reliable performance and ease of use.

C Cocinare Shopify API · reviewer · Jul 2026

If you want the easiest route into quality espresso, choose the Baratza Encore ESP .

P Prima Coffee Prima Coffee · 2.9K subscribers · Apr 2012

We really like the Barazta Encore for several reasons, one it has a very solid conical burr set which is going to give you a nice consistent grind. And as you know with coffee brewing one of the most important factors is a good grinder.

T Taste of Home Emily Way · reviewer · May 2022

Best for Pour-Over Baratza Encore

C Completehomebarista Complete Home Barista · reviewer

Budget-focused single users may find better value in the Timemore C2.

Verdict : Excellent value, limited precision