Breville BCG450XL Coffee Grinders

The Breville BCG450XL Coffee Grinders is ranked #2 in the range of features it offers and suitability for use by Baristas, #4 in how simple it is to Use, #5 in how quietly it Operates, #5 in its ability to Grind Spices and #5 in how well it can Grind Seeds.

"I've been a barista for seven years -- this grinder functions nearly as well as the professional models I've used. I have used it AT LEAST once a day for the last year, and it is as good…" - on Mar 20 2009 …full review

"…additional exp. w/ other c/b grinders, i find this product is very acceptable for the amateur barista. Easy to assemble, beans have not jammed, consistent grind, less noisy than my old…" - on Sep 22 2008 …full review

"…is the newer models did away with the switch since it was redundant with the timer. 5. Easy to clean and easy access to the top burr. It would have been nice if they had included a…" - on May 17 2009 …full review

"…the coffee after it is ground) Minuses: On it's last legs in 14 months of use Light weight, easy to dent. Burrs seem to move around a lot though there are not a lot of fines. Bottom burr…" - on May 3 2009 …full review

"great quality, easy to maintain" - on Apr 3 2009 …full review

"I was initially attracted because Amazon had the best price on this item. The instructions are clear, the grinder is easy to use and is very quiet while producing superior grinds" - on Mar 28 2009 …full review

"This is a great low cost grinder. After a simple modification (which will void the warranty I'm sure) you can get it to grind fine enough to make some great espresso. See the reviews on…" - on Mar 22 2009 …full review

"…could produce a finer grind, because overall, I like its sturdy design and slow, (relatively) quiet grinding. Our first unit did not work after a few uses -- the power button did not…" - on Jun 24 2009 …full review

"…grinder. I have had zero trouble with static cling and mess, and the grinder is relatively quiet. Larger capacity may be nice for larger pots of coffee, but overall, I would say buy it…" - on Jun 17 2009 …full review

"We love this Breville conical burr grinder. The coffee beans are ground to perfection for our drip coffee maker. The machine is very quiet, and best of all, the ground coffee doesn't…" - on May 28 2009 …full review

"…since I received it for Christmas in 2007. Its slower speed grinding is significantly quieter than my previous grinder. Static isn't a problem, and the hopper feeds reliably. I…" - on Apr 16 2009 …full review

"I was initially attracted because Amazon had the best price on this item. The instructions are clear, the grinder is easy to use and is very quiet while producing superior grinds" - on Mar 28 2009 …full review

"…produce a finer grind, because overall, I like its sturdy design and slow, (relatively) quiet grinding. Our first unit did not work after a few uses -- the power button did not function.…" - on Jun 24 2009 …full review

"Terrific grinder; I have tried several (burr and otherwise), and this produces the nicest, most even grind I have ever seen in a home grinder. I have had zero trouble with static cling…" - on Jun 17 2009 …full review

"…than amount ground), my husband quickly figured out the corresponding time (2 pushes of the button) to get the right amount of coffee he wants every time! Buy this - you will love it!" - on Jun 2 2009 …full review

"We love this Breville conical burr grinder. The coffee beans are ground to perfection for our drip coffee maker. The machine is very quiet, and best of all, the ground coffee doesn't…" - on May 28 2009 …full review

"…reviewers mentioned a few concerns. 1. Static. This has a lot to do with the grind selected, dryness of the coffee beans, and humidity.So far, using the extra fine…" - on May 17 2009 …full review

"I got this unit to grind chia seeds (the black ones which have hard shells) and it works wonderfully. Chia seeds are a little smaller than sesame seeds so many other grinders won't get a…" - on Jun 29 2008 …full review