Overall Rating
8.5, Based on 59 Reviews
Avg Price
$285.00
Manufacturer
Rancilio
Machine Type
Semi Commercial Flat Burr Grinder with Doser
Colors
Black, White, Red, Metal
Class
Grinder, Burr, Prosumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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A popular prosumer level espresso grinder that has been on the market since 1991. A popular match to the Rancilio Silvia espresso machine. Features professional burrs and motor inside.
Gino Magnotta 05.14.2008 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Despite a few frustrating quirks, this grinder can grind - beautifully and consistently and at a fair price. In the end, this is what you really need a grinder to do.
John Trefethen (quality: 7.3) 03.07.2008 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic, Reliable, Dependable, Simple to Opperate.
Mike G (quality: 7.5) 03.07.2008 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: $300 is a lot for a coffee grinder, but I'm happy with the purchase!
Ward Strong (quality: 8.5) 01.19.2008 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The grinder makes the espresso, and the Rocky does it with style.
Darren L. (quality: 9.0) 04.10.2007 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Excellent grinder
S Hanson (quality: 7.0) 01.01.2007 Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Best pro-level grinder in this price range (get the doserless, not the doser, model--even though doser looks better)
Patrick Sloane (quality: 6.0) 06.29.2006 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Quality you can rely on at a a price which is right - but go the doserless model!
George Feil (quality: 6.7) 01.17.2006 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: perfect grind, with a few catches
Paul Pikowsky (quality: 7.0) 11.13.2005 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Beauty and performance for the home espresso grinder
Homer Simpson (quality: 6.0) 11.07.2005 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Rocky works fantastic for drip! Save your money and avoid the cheaper grinders.
Beth Connors (quality: 7.3) 10.04.2005 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Unless you handle high volume grinding, get the doserless. It's much easier to use and produces great results.
Bob Le Beau (quality: 6.4) 05.29.2005 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Solid, versitle, and very consistant grind. Great asset to my coffee experience.
Grant Watt (quality: 5.4) 05.21.2005 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Perfectly matched to the Siliva. Look no further.
E M Long (quality: 7.0) 01.24.2005 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Worth every penny. For the vacpot brewer,especially, it will be a revelation.
Andre P (quality: 4.0) 01.12.2005 Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Drop another $100 on a Mazzer and forget the Rocky if you're serious about espresso.
Jeremy Ryder (quality: 7.5) 01.11.2005 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A machine built to last that delivers a great grind. Don't worry about getting a doser or not, each option has it's minor inconveniences.
Doug Miannay (quality: 6.7) 01.04.2005 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Produces a consistent high quality grind for a consistent high quality espresso on every pull!
Robert Turner (quality: 5.3) 01.04.2005 Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: I see why it's so popular and why so many people devote their time to make it even better.
Peter Farrell (quality: 6.0) 01.02.2005 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Regardless of the price if you are looking for a solid and professional grinder under $300.00 this grinder is worth serious consideration.
Laurence Yeung (quality: 7.0) 12.15.2004 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: If you're ready to take the plunge into the world of specialty coffee, this should be on your short list.
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