Baratza 585 Virtuoso Coffee Grinder  Product Reviews

"I bought this grinder about 6 months ago and have been trying to make it work properly and justify it's price ever since. The first thing to break was the instant-on button on the front, then the knob on the side slid off and never has stayed on once turned or moved, the alignment indicators for the burr are not right and so the grinding is inconsistent, and now the french press settings(35 to 40) are inoperable. I am terribly disappointed, people reviewing this item said the customer service dept. for this company was great but I have never heard back from them. Sure would like to. Last month a friend gave me the KitchenAid Pro-Line nickel grinder and it is state of the art. I'll never go near a Baratza product again."

"I bought the Virtuoso today from Starbucks to save time. I am not yet an espresso snob but getting closer. I have a Saeco burr grinder that was constantly getting stopped up when I tried to grind my beans finer. I got tired of that and spent some time researching different grinders and actually talking to baristas and owners of coffee shops. Nine times out of ten the Baratza Virtuoso was recomended. Not wanting to pay shipping or to wait for delivery I went to Starbucks and "voila," it is mine. Not wasteing any time I tried it as soon as I returned home. It grinds much finer for a richer taste and thicker, creamier crema plus the grounds don't even get a little warm as they did in the Saeco. So far I recomend it highly. If things don't work out I will update this review"

"This is a great grinder, but what's with the price? Its $20 cheaper at essentialespresso or kitchen universe! Amazon is usually better about these things.,"

"While I may be an amateur barista fan, this grinder is very nice. I've had a Capresso grinder that would not 'hold a candle' to this one. I've not had long enough to necessitate cleaning, so no opinion on that feature."