MAHLKÖNIG - X54

I'll always mention the mahlkonig x54 because it's not just an espresso grinder. You'll be able to grind fine espresso to coarse French press.

I am very happy with my x54 and we mostly do filter coffee during the week. I would recommend it. (Additionally I cannot complain for the espresso and I can even do Greek coffee.)

I’ve got three grinders. Two Mahlkonig grinders, x54 for espresso and a Guatemala Lab for drip. Also, have a bodum bistro that I use as my travel grinder. Technically have an encore as well but it lives at the family cabin.

The only advice I can give is stop watching youtube videos lol It’s a never ending battle of buyer’s envy to buyer’s remorse. I’ve owned a Mahlkonig x54, two timemore hand grinders, three 1zpresso handgrinders, a Fellow ode gen2 with both burr sets, and a baratza esp… If I could do it all again and only have one grinder now I would choose the Baratza esp or esp pro. Neither high end grinder will make bad beans taste good, so just save your money on the grinder and buy better beans… pretty much all grinders will give you the same results around the $500 mark, it’s just that I found the Baratza did everything I wanted and had unreal customer support, which I can’t say enough good about… best of luck!

I use a Breville smart grinder at work and it works great. I have a Mahlkonig at home and it works better. 

I have the Mahlkonig and am extremely happy with the results, if you’re looking for recommendations.