Baratza Encore ESP Review: The Repeatable Espresso Grinder
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Pros
- Owners consistently report repeatable, gram-accurate grind settings
- Conical burrs hold up well over years, per long-term owner reports
- Widely considered the value pick for entry espresso grinding
Cons
- Single-dose only — no hopper for larger households
- Grind range tops out narrower than pricier grinders
The Encore ESP takes Baratza’s well-regarded conical burr set and narrows its grind range specifically for espresso, instead of trying to cover drip-to-espresso in one grinder.
What owners report
The most repeated praise across verified reviews: settings stay put between sessions, which matters more for espresso than almost anything else — a grinder that drifts makes dialing in nearly impossible. Long-term owners (1+ years) report the burrs holding their edge well.
The verdict
For a first dedicated espresso grinder, this is the one most reviewers point to as the value pick — narrower in scope than a $400+ grinder, but the core job (repeatable grind) is reportedly solid. See how we built this score.