Our picks
| Best for | Grinder | Price | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| A first single dose grinder | DF54 | $419 | 54 mm flat burrs in a compact body, with the best features of the DF64 Gen 2 at a lower price. |
| Best value all-rounder | DF64 Gen 2 | $749 | 64 mm flat burrs at a price that's hard to beat. |
| Espresso and filter on one grinder | DF64V | $989 | Variable motor speed, so you can tune for espresso, filter or coarse brews. |
| 83 mm burrs on a budget | DF83 V3 | $875 | Big 83 mm flat burrs for faster, more even grinding. |
| Near-zero retention | Eureka Mignon Single Dose | from $1,049 | An inclined body and grinding chamber with 65 mm flat burrs, and Eureka's lowest-retention design yet. |
| A match for your Profitec | Profitec Twist SD54 | from $1,299 | Weigh beans into the dosing cup, pour them in and grind straight into the portafilter. |
| Commercial-grade build | Ceado E37SD or Mazzer Philos | $3,699 / $1,995 | Professional burrs (83 mm on the E37SD) with stepless adjustment, built to last. |
Choosing a single dose grinder
Burr size. Bigger burrs grind faster and more evenly. 54 mm is plenty for most home espresso, while 64 mm and 83 mm burrs suit people chasing the last bit of clarity.
Espresso, filter or both? For espresso only, any of these will do. If you switch between espresso and filter, a variable-speed grinder like the DF64V or DF83V makes it easier.
Workflow. Single dosing means weighing your beans for every coffee. It takes a few seconds and means you can keep several coffees on the go.
Budget. Plan to spend at least a third of your machine budget on the grinder. See our coffee grinders guide for hopper grinders too.


