11 Best Coffee Grinders for Pour Over Coffee in 2024

If you’re a pour-over coffee fan, you’re in the right place. I’m about to show you the best coffee grinders for pour-over coffee.

I’ve found that the best grind level for pour-over coffee is ideally between medium and coarse, and not super even. So, I’ve been testing tons of coffee grinders to find out which achieves that result best.

In terms of pure value for money, the best option for most people is going to be the Fellow Opus Gen 2. This amazing grinder offers a fantastic cup of pour-over (amongst other coffee drinks) without hurting your bank account too much.

But make sure you stay around to find out about the rest of my top picks, as one of them might be better suited to you.

Let’s get started. 

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Top 11 Coffee Grinders for Pour Over

• Best overall: Fellow Ode Gen 2
• Best premium model: Monolith Titan
• Best for under $100/best budget option: Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic
• Best for under $50/strictest budget option: Hamilton Beach
• Best for cafes and offices: Weber EG-1 
• Best for home brewing: SMEG CGF01
• Best for UK and Europe: Gastroback 42642 Design Advanced Plus
• Best for Australia: Option-O Lagom P64
• Best manual grinder: 1Zpresso JX-Pro-S
• Best budget manual grinder: Timemore Chestnut C2
• Best premium manual grinder: Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Grinder

11 Best Pour Over Coffee Grinders

Let’s take a look at each of those top picks in some more detail.

#1 Best Overall – Fellow Ode Gen 2 

I’ve picked the Fellow Ode Gen 2 as my number one overall pick for pour over coffee. It’s able to get a nice and even grind at a medium level of coarseness, and that’s the perfect place to be for a pour over.

It does this for a fair price as well. There are definitely more affordable options out there but I think the Ode Gen 2 offers the best value for money out there.

For that price, you’ll be buying a 64 mm set of flat burrs. That’s why the grind is so even. And the settings allow you to change the grind level easier should you want to make an espresso or a cold brew at a different time.

It’s also quiet, and that’s as a result of the good build quality. It’s made out of solid material and the only downside to this is that it’s quite heavy. But that’s not the end of the world.

The fact that this coffee grinder has been personally endorsed by James Hoffman tells you everything you need to know about it. It’s one of the best grinders in the business for value and it’ll make light work of a few cups of pour over coffee. 

The bottom line is that the Fellow Ode Gen 2 is super easy to use. At the touch of a button, you can get an awesome cup of pour over coffee.

I’d recommend this to the vast majority of home pour over coffee fans. It probably won’t be quite the best option for pros but it’s not far off even that.

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#2 Best Premium Model – Monolith Titan

Professional baristas and experienced home users with a large budget will love the Monolith Titan. This coffee grinder is professional level, and it’ll make a perfect cup of pour over coffee. Or, just about any type of coffee for that matter.

Part of the reason the Titan is so expensive is that it boasts massive 75 mm flat burrs made out of stainless steel coated in titanium-nitride. Not only will these create an amazing grind, but they’ll likely last a lot longer than more affordable options. 

The durability is confirmed when we take a look at the build quality. This grinder feels robust and it’s also quite quiet even when grinding at high speed.

The Titan comes with five years of warranty so Monolith as a brand must trust that it’s going to last a long time.

It’s a pretty small coffee grinder as well, so it’ll save space in your cafe or kitchen. However, the bean hopper is quite small as well. You’ll only be able to grind up around 3 or 4 cups of coffee’s worth of beans at a time. 

It might be a little excessive just for making pour over coffee but if you are a big fan and want to get the perfect drink (and you’re willing to pay top dollar for that), then it’ll certainly be good for you.

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#3 Best Under $100/Best Budget Option – Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic

Pour over coffee requires a medium, even grind. One way you can get that for under $100 is with the Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic. 

This will be a good choice for beginners on a budget looking to make a reasonable cup of pour over coffee at home. 

The grinder uses stainless steel conical burrs to make a fairly even medium grind but I wouldn’t recommend going much further on the grind finesse level. The Supreme Grind isn’t supreme enough for espresso. 

It does have a large bean hopper too, at 225 g. You could grind up enough coffee for 20+ cups of pour over in one go with it.

One issue I did find is that it’s quite loud. This is often the case with budget grinders as they’re not built as well. 

So if you’re not worried about making an amazing cup of espresso (or waking up your housemates) and you want to save a little cash when you’re grinding up your coffee for a pour over, you won’t need to look much further than this offering from Cuisinart.

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#4 Best Under $50/Strictest Budget Option – Hamilton Beach Coffee Grinder

Personally, I wouldn’t recommend spending under $50 on a coffee grinder if you want to make pour over coffee. But the best option in that department would be the Hamilton Beach. It’s the best coffee grinder in that price bracket, period.

Usually, I’d only recommend this for more coarse grinds though. The grind is uneven, but if you grind it for long enough then you can get it to the right coarse level for pour over. It just won’t taste as good as the other grinders we’ve looked at so far.

The fact that you can grind up coffee beans for pour over coffee for under $50 is pretty awesome in itself. I’d just suggest saving up a little more to buy my previous recommendation at least.

Other than the mediocre quality of the grind, another key downside is that it’s really noisy and feels like it could break easily. 

But the Hamilton Beach could work for beginners looking for a quick, cheap fix.

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#5 Best for Cafes and Offices – Weber EG-1

Another excellent option for professionals in cafes and other working spaces is the Weber EG-1. This grinder is expensive, but it is one of the best in the business.

The burrs are the biggest of my top 11 today. They’re 80 mm, flat and made out of stainless steel. These large, high quality burrs ensure a very even grind at all finesse levels. So, you’ll get a perfect pour over if you go for this option. 

Because of the price and the high level of attention to detail, I’d only recommend this grinder to the pros out there. It’s probably going to be too much for people just looking to make a cup of pour over coffee at home.

But if you have the budget for it, there’s nothing stopping you using it at home. It is easy to use after all, and you can make just about every type of coffee with it. 

This is a single dose coffee grinder, which means you’ll only be able to grind up enough coffee for one brew at each time. That might seem like an inconvenience, but it’s designed to ensure maximum freshness. It’s a very popular method of coffee grinding nowadays.

So really, the price is the only downside to this fantastic piece of kit. If you want to make any type of coffee perfectly (pour over included), this is one of the best ways to do that. 

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#6 Best for Home Brewing – SMEG CGF01

This coffee grinder has been recommended by the likes of the BBC and I can see why. It’s a really great piece of kit for home brewing.

And it’s made by an Italian manufacturer in SMEG. So those based in Europe may find it a little easier to make any warranty claims if it comes to it. 

One of the key benefits of the CFF01 is that it’s easy to use. All you really need to do is load up the beans and press a couple of buttons. The grinder will take care of the rest of it for you.

It’ll use its conical burrs to make a nice and even grind for pour over coffee or even for the likes of espresso if you let it grind for a little longer.

And when loading up those beans, there’s a lot of room to work with. The bean hopper holds an impressive 350 g which will be enough for over 30 cups of coffee. 

Because of the evenness of the grind, I wouldn’t recommend this grinder if you’re planning to make the likes of cold brew and French press coffee. These require a more uneven grind. 

One more thing I love about this grinder is that it looks beautiful. The retro design is going to look awesome in anyone’s kitchen. 

The only thing I’m not super keen on is the price as I felt that it could be a little cheaper. But it’s not so bad.

In the UK and Europe, you’ll also get an extra year of warranty from standard, for a total of two. 

So, it’s the perfect option for pour over coffee fans based over the pond! 

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#7 Best for UK & Europe – Gastroback 42642 Design Advanced Plus

Over in the UK and Europe, one of the most popular coffee grinders for pour over coffee is the Gastroback 42642 Design Advanced Plus. 

It’s not super expensive but it has a few key benefits.

For a start, it has good quality steel 51 mm conical burrs. These help to keep the grinds at all levels of coarseness.

The grinder has two years of warranty instead of one which I like to see. And it has a massive 400 g bean hopper which could make you up to 40 cups of coffee in one grind. 

One downside I found was that there aren’t that many settings so it might not be the perfect grind level. But the bottom line is that you’ll still brew some great pour over coffee if you opt for this.

It can also be a little tricky to clean such is the shape of it so make sure you take the time to get that right.

Nonetheless, I love the Gastroback option and would say it’s one of the best options for pour over coffee fans at home. 

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#8 Best for Australia – Option-O Lagom P64

Australian coffee brand Option-O is one of the best manufacturers in the world. And perhaps their best grinder is the P64.

This grinder is able to make a fantastic even grind with its 64 mm flat burrs. That’s great news for pour over fans as much as it is for espresso and even Turkish coffee fans. 

And if you want to make things more coarse for French press etc., the settings will allow you to do that as well. 

The P64 is a single-dose coffee grinder. This means you’ll only be able to grind up enough coffee for one batch at a time, but it’s easier to measure it out. The aim of this is to keep the coffee as fresh as possible, but some people aren’t into the idea. 

I would have thought that you might get more than one year of warranty if you’re spending this much money on such a premium grinder but this is not the case. You shouldn’t ever have to make a warranty claim with this thing but it would’ve been nice to have the extra peace of mind. 

Because the P64 is expensive. But that might be the only negative about it, unless you consider a single dose coffee grinder to be a negative thing.

At the end of the day, this is a fantastic tool for professionals and experienced home users who want to make an amazing cup of pour over coffee and don’t mind paying a little more for the privilege. 

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#9 Best Manual Grinder – 1Zpresso JX-Pro-S Manual Coffee Grinder

If you like to go traveling somewhere you can’t get power (e.g. camping) or if you just like the idea of turning your grinder manually then check out this amazing manual grinder.

The 1Zpresso JX-Pro-S is my favorite manual grinder available. It’s not the cheapest but it is one of the best. So overall, I think the value for money is very strong here.

Its grind quality is very high indeed. It’ll make light work of a cup of pour over, that’s for sure.

The same can be said for espresso coffee and more. The large (for a manual grinder) 48 mm conical burrs will make sure of that. 

Large burrs does mean a slightly large grinder in the case of the JX-Pro-S. Of course, it’s smaller than most electric grinders but if you’re looking to pack as light as possible then another option may be better. 

The bean capacity here is about average for a manual grinder at 30 g. This should make you up to three cups of coffee with ease which is fine for a camping trip.

No matter whether you’re a pro coffee maker or a beginner who just likes to make pour over coffee, the JX-Pro-S will work out nicely for you.

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#10 Best Budget Manual Grinder – Timemore Chestnut C2

You don’t need to spend as much as the JX-Pro-S to get a good manual grinder. That’s because the more affordable Timemore Chestnut C2 is available.

Don’t think that you’re going to be sacrificing too much quality by going for this model though. It’s still got the capabilities to make a good cup of pour over coffee. Although the grind might be quite as even and that could affect the taste.

Still, the 38 mm conical burrs do a good job. They should last well and they’re easy to use.

The bean hopper isn’t as large at 25 g so you shouldn’t expect to get more than two cups of coffee’s worth of grounds out of it. 

The Chestnut C2 is a really good looking grinder though. That’s quite impressive considering how affordable it is! Although the build quality isn’t as great so it could end up breaking more easily if you don’t look after it while you go camping.

If you’re a beginner or maybe an advanced home user who likes to travel or save money then check out this grinder for pour over coffee.

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#11 Best Premium Manual Grinder – Comandante C40 Nitro Blade Grinder

Perhaps the best manual coffee grinder on the market in terms of pure quality is the Comandante C2.

This grinder is pretty spectacular. It has 39 mm conical burrs that will make a really even grind for a start. That’s great news for the pour over coffee fans out there. 

It’s easy to tell that this grinder is well built as well. It feels solid and is easy to use. Plus, the burrs are made out of nitrogen stainless steel. This means they’ll grind your coffee better and will be likely to last longer than regular stainless steel. 

Another benefit of the great quality is that it’s not going to break easily. Comandante are so confident of that that they’re offering a lifetime warranty for all purchases! 

Of course, all this means the price begins to rise. The C40 is quite a bit more expensive than even many electric grinders. But it’s still a lot more affordable than premium electric grinders. Something to think about!

If you are a coffee expert who wants the benefits of a manual grinder (and a great cup of pour over), consider the C40. 

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Pour Over Coffee Grinder Buying Guide

I’m about to show you everything you need to know about buying a coffee grinder for pour over coffee. With this information, you’ll be clued up to make the right decision.]]

Should you wish to know more about buying a coffee grinder by the time you reach the end, you can check out this article.

Checklist	Why it’s Important
Manual vs. Electric	One’s more convenient, one’s more portable
Materials	Which is more durable and better performing?
Burr Type & Size	Different burrs are better for different coffee grinds
Grind Levels	Each grind finesse will be better for different coffees
Price	Are you willing to spend a little more to guarantee quality?
Bean Hopper Size	Larger hoppers equal more coffee but can be bulky
Grinder Brand	Better brands means better quality, warranty and support

#1 Manual vs electric grinders

Most electric coffee grinders will make a better cup of pour over coffee as they’ll be able to make a more even grind. They’re also a lot easier to use. 

However, they are more expensive than manual grinders. Plus, manual grinders don’t require power which means you can take them traveling with you. 

Electric coffee grinder benefits

• More convenient: The use of powered burrs or blades means you won’t have to put as much effort in yourself.
• Better control: You’ll be able to tailor your grind for a great pour over with a good electric grinder.

Manual coffee grinder benefits

• Take it on the go: Manual grinders are a great option for a camping trip.
• Cheaper: You can save a lot of money.

To learn more, read our article on manual or electric coffee grinders.

#2 Stainless steel vs ceramic burrs

Stainless steel burrs are the most popular type as they’re less likely to break and they can be more affordable.

Conical burrs can crack but if they don’t, they can actually last longer overall. We’re talking about over a decade, even if you use them every day! 

Some people also prefer ceramic burrs as they claim that steel retains more heat and that this can ruin the taste of your coffee. Personally, I think the effects are very negligible though. 

It should also be noted that there’s a wide range of quality when it comes to stainless steel. Cheap stainless steel won’t grind your coffee as well and will wear out more easily. 

You could make a great cup of pour over coffee with burrs of either material. It’s up to you! 

Stainless steel benefits

• Less likely to break
• More affordable

Ceramic benefits

• Can last longer 
• Very sharp

• To learn more, read our article on steel burr vs ceramic burr.

#3 Flat burrs vs conical burrs vs blades 

There are three main types of coffee grinders: flat burrs, conical burrs and blades. 

Flat burrs are the most expensive and they grind the most evenly, and to the most fine degree. This would be great for pour over coffee.

Conical burrs are more affordable and a little more versatile so would be absolutely fine for pour over coffee as well. They’re actually the most popular type of coffee grinder burrs. 

You’re not going to want to opt for a blade coffee grinder if you’re making pour over coffee. They’re a lot cheaper but they make very uneven grinds. This is okay for French press and such but it would ruin a pour over. 

Flat burr benefits

• Super even grind 
• Grinds up to finer

Conical burr benefits

• A little cheaper
• More versatile

Blade benefits

• Fine for French press etc.
• Very cheap

To learn more, read our article on blade vs burr coffee grinder.

#4 Grind finesse

You’ll need an even, medium grind for pour over coffee. I think the best option for this is either a flat or a conical burr.

Again, do not buy a blade coffee grinder if you want to make pour over coffee! None of them are going to be able to make your grind even enough and it will leave your coffee with a bad taste. 

Coffee grinder	Grind finesse	Best for
Flat burr	Up to extra fine	Espresso, Turkish, pour over, aeropress
Conical burr	Fine but versatile	Pour over, Drip coffee, some espresso, French press, cold brew, moka pot, drip coffee
Blade	Coarse, uneven	French press, filter coffee (not pour over)

#5 Your budget

It’s best to think about how much you want to spend on your next coffee grinder. Not spending enough for your skill level could leave you feeling frustrated with the product.

On the flip side, it could be overkill to be spending too much. You might not get the best out of a premium grinder if you’re a beginner in the pour over world.

It’s also true that it’s easier to grind up pour over coffee than espresso, for example. So you might not have to spend as much if you’re literally only looking to make pour over coffee.

In general, I recommend spending around the following prices based on your coffee experience level:

Experience Level	Avg Price Recommended (Electric)	Avg Price Recommended (Manual)
Beginner	$100	$50
Experienced home user	$200	$80
Pro barista	$1000	$80

#6 Hopper capacity

A large bean hopper will allow you to grind up more coffee at a time. This’d be good for people who a) make coffee for a lot of people or b) like to grind up a batch for the day ahead. 

I’ve found that one cup of coffee requires about 7-10 g so you can do the math with any grinder you’re looking at to find out if its bean hopper is large enough for what you want to do.

There is also the matter of the single dose coffee grinder. With this, you’ll only be grinding up enough coffee for one batch of drinks at a time.

The aim of this is to protect freshness as much as possible and as such, it’s becoming a more and more popular option for people in cafes. But of course, it’s not as convenient as grinding up a bunch of beans in one go.

#7 Grinder brand

I’ve always been of the opinion that it’s worth opting for a branded coffee grinder most of the time.

That’s not just to flex it to your friends. A good coffee grinder brand is usually a sign of quality. 

If you buy from a good brand, you’re going to be more likely to get a good product. It’s as simple as that. 

It’ll also be easier to reach out to customer support (and put in any warranty claims you may need to make) if you have a question or run into an issue.

Here are a few of the top brands to look out for in the world of electric and manual grinders:

• Krups
• SMEG
• KitchenAid
• Breville
• Barista & Co.
• Monolith
• Option-O
• Fellow
• Cuisinart
• Rancilio

#8 Grind speed

Pour over coffee works best with a grind between 200 and 1000 RPM. This is a low to average speed that will keep the ground coffee particles fairly even in size while not grinding it too quickly so that it becomes fine fast. 

But different types of coffee require different grind speeds.

The table below isn’t an exact science. It’s based on my own findings while grinding coffee throughout my career. And at the end of the day, you can still get good coffee for your preferred type outside of these tempo ranges.

But if you can, it’s worth going for something as close to the numbers as possible. Because a lot of coffee grinders have a set RPM. But then again, some do have an adaptable grind speed. 

RPM Range	Suitable coffee types
Up to 200 RPM	French press, filter coffee, cold brew
200 – 1000 RPM	Pour over, moka pot, drip coffee, cold brew
1000 – 3000 RPM	Aeropress, espresso, pour over
3000 RPM +	Espresso

One more note: a slower grind means more heat. Some people say that subjecting your coffee to heat while it’s grinding can ruin the taste.

To learn more, read our article on grinder speeds.

#9 Grinder features

If you’re buying an electric coffee grinder, it’s best to keep an eye out for these features:

• Timer: View how long your grind has lasted so far. 
• Auto stop: Stop the grind when it reaches a certain time or finesse level.
• Digital interfaces: Control these settings and view more information.

Ideally, you’re going to want all three of these. But even any combination of them will help make your life easier and can improve the quality of your overall coffee grind.

#10 Noise levels 

Early riser living with housemates? It might be worth keeping the peace by opting for a quieter coffee grinder rather than waking everybody up while you make your morning brew. 

The better the build quality, the quieter the grind tends to be. That’s because the materials will probably be less flimsy and everything will be put together more securely, allowing for fewer vibrations. 

To get the quietest grind overall, you’re going to want to opt for a manual grinder. 

To learn more, read our article on coffee grinder’s noise levels.

Pour Over Coffee Grinder FAQ

Make sure to check out these extra couple of pieces of important information before you go.

My Verdict

We’ve looked at 11 top grinder today but I think most people will be best suited to one of my top three. So here’s a look back at them:

1. Best Overall – Fellow Ode Gen 2: This grinder has the perfect balance between great build quality, top quality coffee and reasonable pricing. And that’s why I think it’s the best grinder for pour over coffee overall. 

2. Best Premium Option – Monolith Titan Flat Burr Grinder: You can go up market for an even better grinding experience and overall cup of coffee with this option. But it’s going to cost you quite a bit more money! 

3. Best Budget Option – Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill: If money is the main object then don’t worry. It’s possible to save a lot of it and still get a good cup of pour over coffee if you opt for this one.

The Fellow Ode Gen 2 is the best way to get pour over coffee at home in my opinion. It’s so easy to use, is quiet and makes a great brew for a fair price. You couldn’t really ask for much more!