Overall Rating
7.8, Based on 31 Reviews
Avg Price
$249.00
Manufacturer
Gaggia
Machine Type
Semi Commercial Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors
Black, White, Others
Class
Grinder, Flat Burr, Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The Gaggia MDF is a prosumer-level espresso grinder with large, flat burrs.
Buckley Terpenning (quality: 9.0)
04.02.2012
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: It will either be the first grinder that you buy or the last grinder that you need; it depends upon you.
Lance Goffinet (quality: 8.9)
08.20.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Absolutely the best grinder for under $250 if you cannot afford the Rancillio Rocky or Mazzer Mini. It is a 10+ for the money.
Mark Babbe (quality: 8.2)
09.07.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: If your espresso budget is tight, this is the grinder to get.
Patrick T (quality: 7.7)
11.14.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great value with enough quality that you may not need to spend hundreds more to improve upon.
Kurt Swanson (quality: 7.3)
01.29.2008
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: By far the best choice in price range
Jeroen Vriesendorp (quality: 7.3)
04.20.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: An excellent grinder: grinds anywhere from vac pot to ristretto
Simon Wilson (quality: 7.1)
12.19.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Good/Excelent FIRST espresso grinder
Kris Grainger (quality: 7.0)
01.29.2000
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: Consistant, fine as you want it grind with professional results. Shame about the casing and the doser though.
Walter MacEachern (quality: 7.0)
02.19.2009
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Requires time and patience to use properly. The doser makes a mess. The grind is wonderful.
David Walsh (quality: 6.8)
09.07.2007
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Solid, reliable, stepped grinder - gets the job done.
Robert Colin Newell (quality: 6.8)
05.23.2004
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: Fix the feet and the flaky doser and you will have yourself a grinder that just makes the passing grade.
Ed Gianni (quality: 6.8)
03.24.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A must for my Classic Gaggia.
John Gill (quality: 6.8)
07.06.2002
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A good all around coffee grinder but not an exceptionally good grinder for espresso, due to its lack of adjustment points.
Jason Haeger (quality: 6.6)
10.05.2005
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: A decent beginners grinder, but not the workhorse it could be with its solid construction and commercial grade burrs.
Antony Prince (quality: 6.6)
02.16.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: The best grinder I have ever used, bring on the Rocky any day ;)
Al Sterling (quality: 6.3)
12.30.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This is your best value "starting point" to properly support your espresso cravings.
Daniel Roach (quality: 6.3)
08.30.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Essential part of any beginners espresso setup
Ryan Mullett (quality: 6.0)
04.17.2012
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: "I'LL BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR!!!" ... but seriously it's a good, quality, "entry level" burr grinder that's a great starter unit for the home barista.
Matthias Konig (quality: 6.0)
11.21.2001
Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Don‘t buy it unless you are sure you like/need the dosing mechanism
Grant G (quality: 5.7)
03.28.2008
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great grind quality, very consistent, usable espresso grind range, price is excellent
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