Fellow Opus Conical Burr Coffee Grinder - All Purpose Electric - Espresso Grinder with 41 Settings for Drip, French Press, & Cold Brew - Matte Black

The Fellow Opus Conical Burr Coffee Grinder delivers precise, consistent grinds for every brew method, from espresso to French press. Its sleek design complements any kitchen, while the intuitive controls make it easy to dial in the perfect grind size. With exceptional build quality and quiet operation, it’s a reliable tool for coffee lovers seeking professional-level results at home. The Opus brings out the full flavor of every bean with ease.

Bought this grinder as I entered into the robust world of coffee. Although $189 is not utterly "cheap" by any means, when you delve into really good grinders and their price tags, this is definitely in the realm of affordable - especially with what you get for the money spent.Pros:*Very compact - takes up minimal space on my counter / coffee bar*Quiet! For being electric, it is relatively quiet. My kids rooms are right off the kitchen and making coffee at 5 am and running this device has not stirred the kids, which is a huge plus*Grind settings provide a diverse capability to grind according to the type of coffee you're making. It is also very helpful that the lid of the bean holder provides general settings for your desired grind. There is also the capability to fine tune your grind size with a micro adjustment notch*The magnetic base / grind cup is clutch! I never have to worry that my cup will be off-center, creating a mess of grinded beans all over my counterCons:*I'm sure this is normal amongst most grinders, but unless you finish your grinding and tap on the top of the grinder a few times to get all the residual grounds out, they will disperse out onto your grinder base and counter. Not a huge deal, but I don't like extra clean-up so that could get annoying.For the money, this is a good entry into the coffee world. Its versatility and ease of use make it a welcomed addition to my coffee routine.

Fellow Opus Conical Burr Coffee Grinder ReviewThe Fellow Opus Conical Burr Grinder is a fantastic addition for coffee lovers seeking precision and versatility. With its sleek design and compact footprint, it fits well in any kitchen. The stainless steel conical burrs ensure consistent grind sizes, suitable for a range of brewing methods from espresso to French press. The grind settings are easy to adjust, allowing for precise control over your coffee's flavor profile. Additionally, the grinder operates quietly and features a well-designed catch bin that minimizes mess. While it may not have advanced features like a digital display, the Opus delivers excellent performance and style at an accessible price point. Overall, it's a great choice for anyone looking to elevate their coffee game.

I've used the same Baratza Virtuoso grinder for over a decade. Hundreds of pounds of coffee have been ground with very little issues and all were very easy to fix because it's designed to be serviceable. It has its shortcomings, grind consistency being one of them, but you can work around it, especially since it generally will allow some coffee through that's slightly larger then desired. Not a dealbreaker. But when it started getting loud I knew it needed some parts replaced but I decided to "upgrade" my grinder instead. Here's where the Opus comes in.Researching options I kept reading that the more expensive Fellow Ode grinder was very prone to clogging and unclogging things was a lot of work. Many said it happened every couple weeks. Oddly I wasn't seeing as many complaining about the Opus so I opted for this. When first setup it seemed to be a great looking grinder but that was short lived.I measured out 50g of medium roast beans for a partial pot of electric coffee maker coffee, set the grinder to 8 which is in the middle of where they recommend per the inside of the grinder lid (props to them for the neat chart), and told it to grind. . . Grinder turned on but the beans weren't feeding down to the burrs. . . Once I helped them along it started to grind. When I removed the catch bin it was immediately obvious the coffee was ground too fine. I tried brewing it anyways and the basket ran over, leaving grounds in the coffee. Let's try this again.I pulled the lid off the top of the grinder and the bean load bin had chafe all over in it. The top lid creates an air tight(ish) seal when you slide it on so upon removal it pulled the lightweight chafe into the bin. Cleaned it out, poured beans in, adjusted the grind to 9 which is the coarsest they recommend for my coffee method, and put the lid back on. But now the air tight lid forced trapped coffee grounds out the bottom of the grinder, all over the place. . . Right in their description they say "mess-free mornings" and "anti-static technology" yet I'm not seeing either here. Cleaned things up and ground the coffee beans and immediately noticed there barely a difference in the grind, still being much too fine.Tried again with a grind setting of 10, and again at 11. Even at 11 (the coarsest it goes) the grind was too fine for the brew method even though this is the setting for cold brew, what should be a very coarse grind. And I didn't give up here. I proceeded to use the grinder for a week, trying to figure out what's going on, and as time went by I couldn't get a good grind but did notice the grind time was getting longer and longer, and it seemed as though the grind was getting finer. . . It was clogging, just like Ode reviews complained about. It was taking 4 minutes to grind 50g of medium roast beans- I can hand grind faster than that. We're done with this grinder.Before boxing it back up I ran a little test for others to see what I'm dealing with. In the pictures the left dish is a grind setting of 5, the middle is 7.5, and the right is 10. Very little difference, especially considering 5 is the middle grind setting but was so fine that it's espresso fineness, and 10 is the coarse cold brew setting.All that being said, avoid this grinder. Other reviewers give it praise but that's not what we saw. The Encore that replaced this (for less money) worked right out of the box, with the grinder set to the recommended setting and we finally had a good pot of electric brewer coffee.