DF54 Single Dose Coffee Grinder (Black)

Before purchasing the DF54 Burr Grinder, I conducted extensive research on burr grinders. Most reviews highlighted the DF64 and DF54 as the best options for the price. While the grind speed and replacement burr options differed [DF54 doesn't have replacement burrs availabe yet since it is a new model] between the two, there wasn't much difference in grind quality. Based on this, I opted for the DF54. I've been using the DF54 Burr Grinder for the past three weeks, and it has truly elevated my coffee-making experience. Here’s why I’m so impressed: Grind Consistency: The DF54 delivers a consistently even grinds every single time. Whether I'm grinding for an espresso or a French press, the grind size is uniform, ensuring a good extraction. This consistency has significantly improved the taste and aroma of my coffee compared to my old conical grinder. User-Friendly Design: The design of the DF54 is both sleek and practical. It is very easy to adjust the grind size. The clear markings on the dial allow me to switch between different grind sizes effortlessly. Additionally, the grinder is relatively quiet, which is a big plus for those early morning coffee sessions. Anti-static apparatus appears to be working great, I haven’t experienced any static issue. Durability and Build Quality: The build quality of the DF54 is impressive. It feels solid and well-constructed, which gives me confidence that it will last for years. The burrs appear to be made of high-quality stainless steel, which not only ensures a precise grind but also enhances the longevity of the grinder. Excellent Value for Money: Considering the performance and build quality, the DF54 offers exceptional value for its price. I think it matches or outperforms many higher-priced grinders on the market, making it a great investment for both novice and experienced coffee drinkers. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my purchase of the DF54 Burr Grinder. It has made a noticeable difference in the quality of my coffee, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their coffee grinding setup. Five stars all the way!

My previous grinder was conical and not bad to start with. However, it does not go fine enough for good espresso. I decided to buy this one as a replacement and I can't be happier with it. It is built of metal like a tank and I don't doubt that it will last. Even the power cord is wrapped in flexible high quality insulation. I only wish it had a 30 second power cut-off timer so I can leave it be and focus on the coffee machine in the meantime. It is very easy to use and much quieter than my conical grinder. It produces unifomr grounds which make tasty espresso even with my inexpensive De'longhi ECP3420. I upgraded to a bottomless portafilter and that brought my morning espresso an extra notch up. My main gripe with the morning espresso procedure now is to run it while sleepy. I use medium and dark roasts. The medium roast never produced a static field with either of my grinders. The dark roast used to make very bad static with my previous grinder, but a tiny spray of water on the beans removed it entirely. This grinder does not exhibit static with either roast type but I still toss a wet hand on the dark beans just in case. I can imagine how messy static can be given the cup does not close around the exit chute. The motor is plenty powerful and sounds the same regardless of whether idle or grinding. No signs of struggle.

Coming from a Capresso Infinity and then Breville Smart Grinder Pro, and having spent some time with a gen 1 DF64, I wanted a grinder that would allow me to switch between espresso and pourover, and regular and decaf beans from drink to drink. One grinder for everything. The DF54 is an appealing option as it's affordable, single dose, stepless, and compact. At first I really liked this grinder. It's small! It's quiet! It makes incredible espresso! However, after making a few drinks the grinder clogged on some dark decaf beans. After a thorough cleaning it clogged randomly. Medium roast espresso grinds did best, but I also experience clogs on some medium roast Blue Bottle Beans (at 5am! The worst possible time!). Other users complain about clogs as well - see Youtube user CaffeMartellaSingapore's video on Feb 15, he shows that simply by dosing an extra 7g of beans his DF54 clogs. The reddit r/df54 sub is absolutely chock full of people complaining about clogs, this is not an isolated issue. While the coffee this grinder makes is excellent, and the small size, low price, and quiet operation would make it ideal for home use, the clogging is incredibly frustrating. After agonizing over options I finally ordered a DF64 and while it's larger, much louder, and more expensive, I would strongly recommend it over the DF54. It handles the same beans at the same grind settings with alacrity. Far more confidence inspiring, and lower retention. My unit might just be a dud, as plenty of people don't complain about clogging, and the Turin grinders seem to suffer from quality control issues. If the DF64 didn't exist I would keep this grinder as an espresso grinder and use a different grinder for pourover. However, given that the DF64 does exist, costs the equivalent of a few bags of coffee more, and performs tremendously better, just buy a DF64. Pros: Excellent espresso Compact size Stepless adjustment Low retention Very quiet operation Cons: Small dose size Slow grind speed Static-prone plastic dosing cup Terrible clogging issues make it extremely unreliable to unusable. Two week update: I bought a DF64 and making 8 double shots a day with a variety of dark and light, cheap and expensive beans - zero issues whatsoever. Just some static and it's a bit loud. No clogs, no retention, I haven't had to disassemble anything. Tremendously less finicky than the DF54. Which is too bad, because if the 54 worked reliably I'd keep and recommend it. Six week update: DF64 has never had a single issue. I have also been experimenting with a Kingrinder K6 originally bought for travel, but find that it works incredibly well for espresso. Zero retention, easy grind adjustment. If you're just beginning with espresso I would recommend a good hand grinder. It's far easier to learn with than a cheap electric grinder. I would take a K6 over a DF54 if I were on a tight budget. Four month update: the DF64 has clogged once in four months, where the DF54 clogged at least half a dozen times in two weeks. Same users, same coffees, same workflow.

1 Month Update: I still really love this grinder. Best value purchase for the grind quality you get. After about 1-2 weeks of use, I noticed more static in the grinds, but a simple clean with the included chute brush resolved this and it's back to clean static free output. I've also started to spray my light roast beans, but not necessary for dark to medium roasts. I still love the look and how sturdy yet quiet it is. I also recommend hot starting for grinding to help maintain grind consistency. No clogging issues whatsoever. You can't go wrong with this grinder if you're looking for something for home that provides a quality grind to elevate your espresso journey. Original review: I wasn't one of the early adopters of the DF54, so I had to wait for the next batch shipment to be available so I could get my hands on one. My previous grinder was a Baratza Encore that barely met standards in terms of a good espresso grind (very inconsistent, muddy flavors), which it wasn't really designed for. I've read some of the complaints of the DF54 in terms of the zero point and static issues and I have to say so far I have none of those issues. Maybe they tweaked the manufacturing to address some of the prior issues to improve Quality Control on these latest arrivals. 1. My DF54 right out of the box hasn't had any static issues yet, even when grinding light roasts (which tend to have more static than darker roasts). 2. The Zero Point was spot on. Just turning the dial a hair past "0" was where the gear "chirping" happened, so I'm happy with this calibration. 3. First few grinds had a little bit of retention, but after that and using the bellows, the final grind comes to +/- 0.1g from the initial beans dosed. 4. Some video reviews talked about how the bellows come off too easily from the grinder, but with mine, the bellows are fairly snug that if I try to remove them, the "anti-popcorning" cap slips out with it, so seems everything fits well together. I haven't check the burr alignment on this unit, but so far I don't feel like I need to. For Espresso grinds, I have it set in the vicinity of 20, and my shots so far have produced wonderful clarity for fruity notes, but enough smoothness for flavors like vanilla. Very satisfied with my purchase. I really love the compact design, the quiet operation and pairs well with my Bambino Plus. I'll provide an update in 1 month.

Getting this grinder was exciting with its sleek design and 54mm conical burrs. What stopped me from keeping this grinder was the static electricity it produced with medium roasts. The coffee really stuck around the shoot of the grinder and would make a mess often enough to turn it in. Very good grinding of coffee though. The consistency in the grinds was plausible and the zero retention was very pleasing as well. I couldn't quite get it right for my moka pot though, but maybe that's not a big deal for most people looking to put it on their espresso bar. It would almost get five stars if it wasn't for the anti-static electricity function not working at the roasts I was using. I also did grind some darker roast coffee and the grinder did do well in eliminating the static electricity from it with no coffee sticking to the shoot for it in that case of a darker roast. Overall I would say it just needs to work for canceling out the static electricity for all roasts and it would really stand out!

I did a lot of research before purchasing this grinder. I read as many reviews from others' experiences as I could and watched most of the YouTube videos that discussed this grinder, including those listed under other manufacturers' names. I also joined Facebook groups and asked questions. I have no doubt that those who rated this low had their issues, but many of their issues might have been due to a misunderstanding of the factory tolerances or assuming too much from a value product. From the first grind, this grinder produced much better espresso than my built-in grinder with Baratza burrs on the Breville Touch. With that said, I was very curious about the burr alignment on my DF54, so I performed the dry-erase marker test, which is readily available for anyone curious on numerous YouTube videos. I found the burrs to be close, but I did add a single shim on one side and was able to achieve a perfect wipe. The other complaint I frequently read about was the ionizer not working. Maybe they didn't work for others, I cannot say, but mine works fine. This grinder is robust, very well built, much quieter than my built-in grinder, and produces within .1 grams of ground coffee out of what I put in. It is ideal from a quality/budget/production/ease of use standpoint and is the perfect compliment to our Barista Touch and my desire to learn how to make better espresso. I found the dialing-in process to be infinitely easier with the DF54 than the built-in grinder, producing a smoother, richer, and tastier drink. If you have a 54mm portafilter and have concerns that the DF54 uses a 58mm dosing cup, fret not. The rubber arms on the grinder accommodate my 53.3mm aluminum dosing cup and my portafilter just fine. I rated this product 5 stars for all the reasons mentioned already, and would very much suggest this to anyone who finds $229 in their budget to up their espresso game to be acceptable.

Excellent, solidly built and easy to use grinder. Bought to replace a Fellow Opus grinder which had problems with grind retention. This grinder blows it out of the water. I use for Espresso only. Much more consistent grinds with very fine adjustment that is stepless and easy to use. The bellows easily clear any remaining grinds out of the chute after a grind finishes. Kit includes a brush to periodically clean the grind shut to prevent buildup. So far in several weeks of use I have seen minimal buildup. Retention - almost nonexistent, we're talking fractions of a gram at most. Consistency - incredible. Shots have been pulling consistently once I dialed in the grind size. Noise - Much quieter than the outgoing Fellow Opus. More of a low hum than a high pitch shriek. Operation - Easy, single dose loading into the bellows, single power button that is either on or off. Bellows are easily removed to access the bur assembly. Grinder can grind into a 58mm portafilter directly, or into the included grinds container, which is also sized to fit perfectly into a 58mm portafilter for grounds transfer. TLDR - Buy this, it simply cannot be beat at this price point.

I’ve been going deeper and deeper down the home espresso rabbit hole and this has been the latest upgrade for me. I've been single dosing my Breville Smart Grinder Pro for the past several months and became increasingly frustrated with retention. I’d load 18g of beans get any random amount of grinds out, anywhere from 17 to 17.5. Anyone that’s really into espresso will tell you that controlling all variables in your workflow is key to pulling consistent shots. Even 0.2 grams difference in grinds can affect the shot. Enter the DF54. MUCH quieter than the Breville. MUCH heavier and more solid feeling than the Breville (it’s deceptively heavy). And consistently VERY little retention (0.0 to 0.1g) after gently puffing the bellows to get any last bits out. Grinds come out consistent with no clumps and with very little chaff which means no wasted grinds that fly around onto the counter needing to be cleaned up. Adjustment is simple using the dial. Just make sure you follow the directions and have the grinder empty and running while reducing grind size. I’m personally getting good results with setting 19 for medium roast but YMMV. The assembly of the hopper/bellows is just slightly iffy. You need to just make sure you hold the bellows down against the top of the unit as you’re removing the wooden cap, or else it might pop off (which it’s designed to do to access the burrs. Super minor and nothing I would make a deduction for. I’m in love with it. Just hope it holds up!