BARATZA Encore™ ESP Coffee Grinder (120V)

After many, many, many years...might have even been a decade of use we needed to replace our original Encore. Upgraded to the ESP and we are very happy....the upgraded version is worth the marginally extra investment :)

Very good product I recommend recommended

Great grinder. Upgraded from my very old Baratza Encore. Great delivery and happy with the overall service regarding my order.

Love this grinder! The classic Baratza workhorse with espresso capabilities.

I bought this for my sister to replace a DF54 which did a great job but required frequent and involved disassembly to clear out clogged coffee. The ESP also does a great job, is very fast and will be much easier to maintain. Both are great grinders, the DF54 is probably better for the enthusiast/hobbyist while the ESP will appeal more to everyday coffee lovers.

Great addition to my home welfare setup. Shipped out right away and had it in a few days.
A piece did break upon initially putting it together. It came pretty much assembled but when I put the hopper on top it wouldn't turn to adjust the dial, not having any experience with how hard to turn it, it got jammed. Got a tool kit out, removed the hopper and we managed to get the jammed broken burr holder out. I didn't think I even turned it that hard, but hard enough to jam it because the burr holder wasn't in place properly and it broke getting it out. Based on the instructions it should have been in proper place when it arrived as all I did was follow the instructions to put the hopper on and turn it.
Anyways.. not a big deal, the burr holder for $8 plus shipping (kind of annoying as i'm 2 hours east of Edmonton and couldn't just go in store to get it. - i'm currently using the broken burr holder and it's still working fine, i'll pick up a replacement either if I end up in calgary or have more to order).
It's been working great for my current setup of a delonghi stilosa with bottomless portafilter.

There’s a reason everyone raves about this coffee grinder! Easy to use, quick cleanup and perfect consistency every time. The espresso upgrade is worth it if you enjoy specialty coffees.

Getting into espresso, I needed a capable grinder. The Encore ESP fit the bill, it's at a good price midpoint price and it does a damn good espresso grind.

It's also fantastic for filter or aeropress brews. A great all-rounder.

Unfortunately, Baratza no longer provide repairs or servicing so long term maintenance of the grinder is potentially a little rocky, but spare parts are available.

The only other problem this grinder has is a bit of a retention problem. It could benefit from a bellows-top. After you finish grinding, you will usually find that you have to gently tap the sides to get it to spit the rest of the grounds out. This means that you are very often left with coffee grounds on the counter top surrounding the grinder.

Overall though, this is the grinder to get if you plan to start your espresso journey. Definitely recommend.

Very good entry level grinder , got very good results .

The baratza ESP encore has been one of the best purchases I’ve made in the world of coffee. The grind is very consistent and it’s easy to clean and maintain. My espresso quality has gotten much better since buying this grinder. I highly recommend it to anyone especially if you’re just getting into espressos.

Been using this for espresso along with the Breville Bambino. It's producing great results and is very easy to dial in espresso with.

A great grinder, but on the loud side. Really appreciate that Baratza makes replacement parts available, and that Eight Ounce carries them - not that I foresee needing them anytime soon.

Great overall grinder. Good build quality out of the box and good grind consistency

This grinder is an good way to be able to get basically any grind level. Great option if you don't know what brew style is your preferred yet and want to be able to try a bit of everything before buying a more specialized grinder. An important note is that it is very serviceable with lots of replacement parts available, so it makes for a great back up or letting those with a little less respect for your appliances use.

This grinder is not zero retention on grinds, something to consider if you are someone who likes to rotate coffees every cup, as it would require you to run some additional beans through, if you want to avoid blending coffees. Not much of an issue if you like to go through a bag at a time.

Really happy with this new grinder. Not sure how big of an upgrade it is from the original Encore in terms of grind quality, but the single dose cup fits nicely and just makes my workflow so much easier. The grind adjustment can get super fine too. I was really struggling to pull shots out for a medium-dark roast at 15 clicks, and eventually settled at 18 clicks (out of the first 20 clicks reserved for espresso).