Overall Rating
7.1, Based on 55 Reviews
Avg Price
$149.00
Manufacturer
Baratza
Machine Type
Grinder, conical burr, microswitch, dual switches
Colors
Black and Silver
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
Please write reviews for products you own, and avoid single line responses - details matter.
Provide comparisons you might have with other products similar to this one you are reviewing.
Be realistic with your ratings, and remember that others will be using your review to make purchase decisions.
Please check spelling and avoid controversial language.
Please review our copyright information and terms of service before posting your review.
Improved version of the original Baratza Maestro Grinder, this one features a weighted bottom and more grind settings.
M Ham (quality: 3.8)
10.17.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great value for this nice looking and functional grinder.
Allan Besner
06.23.2011
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Awesome grinder, awesome value!
Jason Vanderpool (quality: 5.6)
02.01.2004
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: looking for the best grinder at the best price, this is it!!!!
Gary Miller (quality: 8.3)
08.11.2004
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: For the money, the Solis Maestro Plus is a very good "Home Duty" Conical Burr Grinder--Try it!
Michael Kopp (quality: 2.6)
07.07.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Excellent for French Press or drip. Quiet operation. No static problems.
John Gilchrist (quality: 6.4)
11.11.2003
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This product leads the coffee orchestra in consumer grinders. Excellent!
Ben E (quality: 4.0)
09.16.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: A great grinder for the price, excellent for drip and french press.
Tim Eggers (quality: 8.3)
10.09.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Has the bang for the bucks!
Don Cummings (quality: 8.7)
06.27.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: For the money, a fantastic buy. The issues that have caused this unit to be dinged in the past have been very effectively addressed by Solis.
Chris A (quality: 6.6)
03.10.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Beautiful, functional, relatively inexpensive and it produces quality coffee grinds.
James James (quality: 7.3)
04.15.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This grinder, at 150 dollars, embodies "Bang for the Buck" and you cannot go wrong in choosing this product!
Matthew Plett (quality: 3.0)
02.08.2012
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great grinder that to my tastes works for espresso.
Clyde Soles (quality: 4.0)
05.07.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A great value for a burr grinder.
Oren Elias (quality: 3.0)
12.02.2012
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: good product
Rodger Barkus (quality: 7.3)
04.15.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A very cost-effect, attractive choice for doserless espresso use so far.
David Nobel (quality: 7.2)
09.17.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This is a solid, well-designed unit offering excellent performance at its price point.
Chris Setla (quality: 4.3)
01.17.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great basic coffee grinder, looks good too!
Jerry Kalpin (quality: 6.3)
05.29.2010
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This is a reasonably priced trouble-free grinder for household use. It might not grind fine enough for espresso.
Alex Patch
08.13.2011
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: The Baratza Maestro Plus is a very solid, robust entry level grinder for french press or drip coffee.
Tim T
11.30.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A sleek grinder with great, simple features.
Quick Jump
Home Page
Opinions
Jason Dominy
Emily Haworth
Nathan Slabaugh
Chris Weaver
Coffee Kids Staff
Mark Prince
Jack Hanna
Arthur Wynne
Mark Prince
The Interview
Contests
Professionally Speaking
The Ethical Bean
Road Reports
Newbie Revelations
The Cafe Stage
BGA Files
Consumer Reviews
Consumer Espresso
Prosumer / Pro Espresso
Grinders
Coffee Makers
Vac Pots & Others
Roasters, Accessories & Misc
CoffeeGeek Reviews
Detailed Reviews
First Looks
QuickShot Reviews
Guides & How Tos
Milk Frothing Guide
Cupping for Beginners
Espresso Machine Buying Guide
Resources
CoffeeGeek FAQ
New and Noteworthy
News Items
Press Releases
Copyright Information
Privacy Policies
Terms and Conditions
Current Advertisers
Forums
Espresso
Coffee
Articles
Members
Regional