Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beach 80355 Custom Grind Coffee Grinder, Platinum

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I loved this grinder when we first got it because we use a french press, an automatic coffee pot, and an espresso maker. The array of grinds is wonderful! If it only lasted.... I had the same problem as everyone else, the ring broke & I found myself shoving paper in just to get a seal. Would be a superior product if they made it to last.

It's OK, but it's pretty basic. You have to load it every time, adn when done, you have to turn it over and hit it so the coffee will separate from the grinder. Also, as the last reviewer said, it is hard to work the lever to get the amount of cups you want. Sometimes, you have to go from the top and count the clicks to know how many cups you want. A good thing about it is that it is really small, so it will not take up much counter space.

I purchased this on a recommendation from a friend's mother, and I am basically pleased with it; although, I'm about to toss this one in order to "upgrade" to a burr grinder.

Despite what many coffee connaisseurs will pretend, blade grinders are good enough for your basic press pot and drip coffee. If you're into espresso, then you should invest in a more expesive grinder, period.

One major drawback to this model is that the old grinds seem to get permanently "stuck" in the grind basin.

We bought this model because it had the different grind capabilities. It quit working after 1 year. We also bought one for my mom and her's quit much sooner. :-(

I really liked this little grinder ("liked" being the key word here). The internal cord storage was easy to use and kept my countertops clear of cords. The one touch start and automatic shutoff so I didn't have to hold the button. Several different grinds. What more could I ask for? How about a longer lifespan? I had the same problem the first reviewer did. After only a few months of use, the ring at the top broke making it impossible for the cap to push the safety interlock switch. Walla....instant paperweight!

This is probably one of the best blade grinders out there. The top locks nicely and serves well as a measuring cup, eliminating the scoop step. It has three coarseness settings that seem to work well enough to differentiate, along with cup amounts. The amount lever is a little hard to tell what cup amount its on, however. Anyways, bottom line: it grinds great with little mess.

We bought this when our old Krupps started making loud bearing noises.
I really like it. The auto turn off is wonderful. No more holding my finger on the start button.
The cord winder in the base is a great idea. No more tangled power cords.
It is very easy to use. We like strong coffee, so I grind it very fine.
If you did put 12 or more coffee measures in this I think it would overflow, that is the reason I didn't give it 5 stars.
I make 8 cups and it is pretty full after it grinds.
I am going to buy the new Hamilton Beach grinder to grind flax seeds.
I don't think that this model is sold any more, but the new model looks similar.

I didn't care for this grinder. It creates a ton of static when it's grinding so that the grounds stick to the cup, the grinder, your hands, everything, and make mess. It's also a bit of a pain to have to make sure the lid is completely locked before grinding... if you get a bit of grounds in the locking area, it gets very finicky. It also won't grind the beans evenly. I get beans crushed to powder and nearly whole in the same cup.

Hamilton Beach 80355 Custom Grind Coffee Grinder, Platinum
I had one jus like this for years and I finally broke it. I was happy to see that this model is still available. One of the few you will find with a retractable cord and multi setings.

This is a great coffee grinder. It does an excellent job grinding beans for both my drip coffee machine and my espresso machine - other machines I've tried do not grind the beans fine enough for the espresso machine.

I also love that I can turn it on, leave it and it turns itself off automatically and the cord stowage feature is so useful.