Comments on: Smeg 50’s Retro Style Aesthetic Coffee Grinder, CGF01 (Red) Large

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

It’s Start / Stop function is far from seamless. Once it works it does do well at grinding the beans, but it seems there are electrical hiccups with getting the grinder to function. Does not always start when you want, but unplugging and re-plugging seems to help. Otherwise, lovely to look at,G.

By: Michael Yoshizawa

Michael Yoshizawa — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

Phenomenal Coffee Grinder
The Smeg conical burr grinder is an excellent product! I bought it to replace my Capresso conical burr grinder. The Capresso is a good product for the price, used mine daily for 4 years and it has served me well but the motor is starting to make that ready to quit smell. What makes the Smeg better for the price? Well, the grind is more consistent and thats the most important attribute of a grinder. It’s quieter than the Capresso. It still has very simple physical controls, no screen. Finally, it’s beautiful and the construction is meticulous. You get an anodized metal body and a hopper and collection bin made from BPA free polymer. It feels substantial and it’s likely the use of metal contributes to the reduction in noise and higher rigidity enabling a more consistent grind. A+ if I get 5+ years out of it!

By: Lee C. Yang

Lee C. Yang — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

The best in both form and function
Ok I admit I bought it purely because itâs a very sexy-looking gadget. I had previously owned a Breville Smart Grinder Pro which was great and lasted around 4 years but it left a bad taste in my mouth that the only thing wrong with it when it finally broke down was a worn plastic expeller blade that could not be replaced. Donât know if the Smeg is repairable or built not-to-last like the Breville, but so far Iâve had it a month and everything has been perfect.As another reviewer mentioned, it just feels solid. Even the plastic on the bean hopper and grounds collection jar feel heavier and of higher quality than other burr grinders Iâve owned over the years. Grinding is also the quietest of any machine Iâve owned and I have no idea how they designed this but there is literally no spray of grounds outside of the collection jar after grinding even though everything goes through an opening that is only the size of a coin. Controls are intuitive and knobs and buttons feel solidAnd above all I could look at it for days. Just a beautifully designed piece of machinery all around. Was it worth the $100 premium over the Breville? So far my answer is a resounding yes!

By: Leif Ingebretsen

Leif Ingebretsen — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

Looks, feels, and sounds like quality.
Have only owned this grinder for little over a month, but I love it. Its very quiet as far as coffee grinders go. Its simple to use out of the box, but you can also dive into customization if you want. I love the way it looks, but more importantly it just feels like a quality product. The grinder cup catches all the grinds, no mess, and no static issues. It also has a convenient silicone cap to seal if you want to grind ahead of time. I use it with a Technivorm Moccamaster brewer. Excellent results. My friend had a Baratza Encore that only lasted a few months before it stopped working. I recommended the SMEG and he loves it as well.

By: Atlantian

Atlantian — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

Looks great, and…. well that’s about it!
This thing is absolutely horrible. Adjusting the grind dial? Easy. Reading the tiny numbers to see which setting its on? Impossible without a magnifying glass and ultra bright lighting. Same goes for the time adjustable power button. Which is not a huge complaint, cuz you’re likely to set it once and leave it right? Sure, that’s assuming it grinds the beans, but it fails there too. The only way to get it to grind (regardless of the setting – fine or coarse) was to continually smack it so the beans don’t get stuck. Maybe I got a lemon, but for this price point I was extremely disappointed.

By: cheryl adams

cheryl adams — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

Amazing
Excited to have this addition. Fresh ground every morning!!!! I love it. Easy to use and complements my coffee maker.

By: Caroline B

Caroline B — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

It’s gorgeous.
Like the title says, it’s stunning. It’s basically a sexy vintage Lamborghini of coffee grinders, and it’s got the price point to match, but it was a treat to myself, and I LOVE it. It’s quieter and faster than any coffee grinder I’ve ever owned, it looks delightful, is a joy to use, and feels absolutely SOLID.It was a BIG purchase, but I don’t regret it.

By: J. Marques

J. Marques — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

Pretty machine
I love this and it matches my Smeg milk frother. It really is more quiet than my last expensive grinder. Knocking one star off because you do have to jostle it a little to get all the beans down.

By: Eugene

Eugene — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

bon

By: Zoe Dagneault

Zoe Dagneault — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:36:19 +0000

Absolutely just what I wanted. Gorgeous frosted pale blue. Looks great as an accessory left on the counter. Is easy to assemble and easy to use. I love Smeg products. Cute and a pleasure to use in the kitchen. Coffee grind settings are accurate and the machine is relatively quiet (compared to other grinders).