Home Vs. Commercial: Which Eureka Grinder is Right for You?

If you’re looking for a high-quality, precise, elegantly designed and consistent grinder for your home bar or cafe needs, Eureka’s got you covered. Founded in 1920 by Aurelio Conti in Florence, this company has become one of the most innovative companies in the coffee industry. Each machine is assembled by hand, and is known globally for its dynamic and innovative attitude, continuing to provide state of the art grinding capabilities that rival any grinder currently on the market. 

We love Eureka grinders because they address a lot of concerns many customers have. Many people will be looking for an upgrade from their current grinder due to:

• An uptick in retention of their current grinder, which affects their dosing

• A loss of consistency, due to the burrs 

• Inability to dial in due to a stepped grinding adjustment dial

• Clumping, which can turn your puck prep routine into a 5-minute ordeal

• The noise, which can be unbearable (especially before coffee)

Most of these issues can be solved through upgrading to a Eureka grinder. With most of the models we carry, they contain some pretty key features like:

• Silent technology (many coffee grinders have noise levels at around 70 - 95 dB; Eureka brings this down to ~50dB; think of the sound level of a refrigerator humming)

• An Anti-Clump and Electrostaticity (ACE) System, which removes the electrostatic charge of ground coffee, ensuring both cleanliness and dose consistency

• A stepless micrometric adjustment dial; patented by Eureka, it only moves the lower burr to guarantee the best grind performance without losing the current grind setting when doing maintenance

• Typically anywhere upwards of 50mm flat burrs, with a special coating to prolong the life of the burrs. If you’ve read this blog, you’ll know how essential it is to have bigger burrs (especially if you want more consistent cups!)

Now that we know all about the Eureka line, let’s delve into the specific grinders! We’ll feature some of our favourites from the brand (and why we love them so much), as well as important features to help guide you through!

Home-Use Eureka Coffee Grinders

Eureka Mignon Crono Grinder ($350)

The grinder is a fantastic option for folks who want a robust grinder for their drip or manual brewer. The biggest advantage of this grinder for batch brewing is not only the precision you can get from the stepless micrometric adjustment dial (which rivals many Baratza capabilities), but the large catch-cup bin that allows you to grind enough coffee for a pot of coffee or two! The 50mm flat burrs ensure that you get a more consistent, cooler, and faster grind, ensuring that every coffee tastes just as good as the last. If you’re looking to get the best cup of coffee out of your grinder, don’t sleep on the Crono. Trust us.

Looking for something similar to the Crono, but for espresso? Check out the Eureka Mignon Manuale Grinder (sans catch cup, but features a nice dosing cup fork instead!)

Eureka Mignon Bravo Grinder ($649)

The Bravo grinder rivals the Specialita at a ~$200 difference, which is enough for us to be raving about it. The only difference? The Bravo doesn’t contain the silent grind technology, and has slightly smaller burrs. But, for what it does have, such as a touch screen display with timed dosing, ACE system, Stepless Micrometric Adjustments, and easy access to clean and maintain your grinder, this is a great option for anyone wanting to experience a better grind. If you want all of this plus more? Check out the Eureka Mignon Specialita Grinder!

Eureka Mignon Libra Grinder (from $1,099)

What sets this grinder apart from the rest is its Instant Grind Weighing Technology, which allows you to grind by weight instead of time to not only make your coffee routine faster, but also simpler and without extra waste. The amount of precision you get from this system is between 0.1 - 0.15g, making it commercial-level in its accuracy. This grinder contains all of the features we love about the previous ones, such as touch screen display, ACE system, Stepless Micrometric Adjustments, plus a hands-free metallic fork and 55mm steel flat burrs. This is truly your best grinder for its ease and accessibility, holding no barriers between you and the perfect espresso.

Commercial Eureka Coffee Grinders

New to our current Eureka line-up, we have just introduced commercial Eureka grinders! Introducing new Eureka grinders begs the question: why would I need a commercial grinder, and which grinder should I go for? For our Wholesalers, this one is for you!

When considering what commercial-level grinder you should purchase, here are a couple of questions to consider:

1. What is my projected volume of customers? Whether you are you opening a coffee cart, or a shop in a high-volume area, it’s important to have a good idea of how many shots you’re going to be pulling in any given day

1. Bonus: a bigger burr size will continue to help give you a faster and more consistent grind. Our recommendation? For busy cafes, look for burr sizes of 64mm and up!

2. How much coffee will I be going through every hour? Trust us: no one wants to be busy filling up a hopper during a lunch rush! Crunch some numbers based on volume and check out the hopper capacity. There is a perfect balance between keeping your beans fresh and also ensuring that you aren’t refilling after every shot. 

3. What is my bar footprint looking like? Considering how big your setup will be really depends on the space you have. Are you looking just to purchase one grinder and offer one bean at a time, or are you interested in conducting tastings and having 5 grinders on bar at once?

1. We offer concise measurements on our site; make sure you measure twice and purchase once for an easy set up time (check our refund policy here for peace of mind purchasing)

4. What design will help you work most efficiently? Before you spend your hard-earned cash on a grinder that will be with you and your shop for years to come, you might wanna consider:

1. Is the touch screen easy to interact with?

2. Does the dial help you to quickly adjust the grinder?

3. If the grinder breaks down/needs cleaning, how easy is it to disassemble? 

With those questions in mind, here’s a short breakdown of our new favourite commercial grinders from Eureka!

Eureka Zenith Touch 65 Commercial Grinder ($1,299) 

For our coffee cart folks, this is a super capable commercial grinder that will give you consistent shots every single time. Due to the burr and motor size, 18g of coffee can be ground in just 5 seconds, making it an absolute time saver. We also highly appreciate the ACE system, meaning you won’t have to worry about any WDT and minimal puck prep during the lunch rush! The hands-free fork means that you can economize your work flow, and a 1.2kg hopper allows your beans to stay fresher for longer. For entry-level commercial grinders, this one is pretty tough to beat!

Eureka Atom W 65 Commercial Grinder ($1,819)

For an additional ~$500, you can invest in a grinder that can handle anything you throw at it. In addition to everything mentioned above, this grinder features a grind by weight system; if you’ve ever spent countless hours in the morning calibrating timings and dealing with significant coffee loss, this might be the grinder for you. Absolute consistency on all fronts = absolutely amazing coffee - grab this grinder, you won’t be disappointed!

Eureka Atom W 75 Commercial Grinder ($2,359)

 In addition to everything mentioned previously, this grinder has everything you need and more. To keep the cafe vibes rolling, this grinder reduces the grinding noise by approximately 20dB compared to conventional commercial grinders. With robust 75mm flat burrs, we’re looking at a grind speed of 4 seconds for an 18g dose, not to mention the most consistent grind around that preserves the flavour and aroma of coffee. When dealing with high-traffic areas, you’ll need a grinder that can keep up with you and your customers; this one can do it all and more. 

There you have it! A comprehensive look at our grinders. We'd love to help you find your perfect grinder; feel free to drop a comment down below or send us an email at info@coffeeaddicts.ca

Happy Coffee-ing!