Baratza
Encore ESP
Based on 196 Reddit mentions
$199.95
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Is this a good deal? Budget [$550]
I’d say no, the Bambino Plus is currently on sale for $400 brand new, and the grinder is $200 brand new. You’re saving $50 but are buying used machines that might have issues. I don’t have first hand experience with the grinder, but the general consensus here is that there are better options at the
...NewTown_BurnOut in r/espresso
April 27, 2026 12:28 AM
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New to this, new set up
Enjoy your new bambino! Yes, for that budget point I’d go for Baratza Encore ESP/ Pro or a DF54. Great grinders. The OXO should definitely be returned because it’s not really capable of doing what you need it for :) Have fun
Many-Praline-8816 in r/espresso
January 15, 2026 11:44 PM
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Home espresso machine recommendations [$900]
for the price of the Breville Smart Grinder Pro, there are so many better options. hell, breville owns baratza, and the encore esp is the same price. and if you're single dosing, the df54 is only a little bit more expensive. bambino is a good option though. one of the best bang for buck at that pric
...4dxn in r/espresso
March 3, 2026 6:29 AM
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Twijfel tussen halfautomatische koffiemachine (Sage Barista Express Impress) en volautomaat (Delonghi Evo)
Vanuit BIFL oogpunt is dat simpel. Aan volautomaten kan meer kapot gaan en die zullen ook sneller kapot gaan. Zeker een DeLonghi. Dat is een budgetapparaat en in geen enkel opzicht BIFL. Grote kans dat die binnen 4-5 jaar versleten is. Als je een BIFL volautomaat wil, zul je voor een professionele J
...Erik7494 in r/BIFLNL
January 9, 2026 7:38 AM
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Best starter espresso machine [$500]
The grinder matters more than the machine, and you should budget a decent amount for that too. You also will likely need to budget $100-150 or so for accessories like a scale, decent tamper, distribution tools, and in some cases a nicer portafilter and basket. Some recommended combos: De’Longhi Stil
...priusgirl0 in r/espresso
May 1, 2026 4:00 PM
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Best coffee grinder in 2026 for home? My Budget $100–$300
I'm in the Netherlands and have had great support from Baratza for my encore ESP. I sent them an email asking about some discolouration on my burrset that looked like damage. They confirmed it was fine and sent me a new burr carrier for free because they weren't sure from the pictures if it was inta
...NotCrazyJustIgnorant in r/JamesHoffmann
April 2, 2026 11:05 AM
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Ninja luxe cafe decision [$500-$600]
Can’t answer your question but I would strongly suggest you getting a Breville bambino and something like a Baratza encore ESP for the grinder. All in one machines , and especially Ninja ones, are not the best (Ninjas known to fail quite a lot). Bambino $299 and Baratza $199. If you get an all in on
...Espresso-Newbie in r/espresso
February 18, 2026 1:01 PM
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I need help
Coffee grinders for espresso range from $100USD to $4000USD. Cheapest one's will be hand grinders and given your working on a De'Longhi Dedica EC685 -- You are in the budget range of espresso. Look into hand grinders, it'll take 30+ seconds & a bit of an arm workout but you'll get a good cup of espr
...Zefeh in r/espresso
March 17, 2026 5:01 PM
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What is the Best Espresso Machine for daily use as of today 2026?
Don’t get an all in one machine. Budget for a separate grinder. The Baratza Encore ESP is probably the cheapest mechanical espresso grinder that has decent longevity, repairability, and value for money. Some will recommend the Fellow Opus 2 at a similar price but I personally can’t recommend Fellow
...oh_its_michael in r/JamesHoffmann
May 15, 2026 7:16 PM
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Breville Dose Control Pro
If that’s US dollars, hell no. Buy a Baratza Encore ESP (or ESP Pro) instead.
BruceWayne3307 in r/espresso
March 14, 2026 6:39 PM
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