KitchenAid BCG111OB Blade Coffee Grinder, 4 oz, Onyx Black

We had an older KitchenAid coffee grinder which we used daily for many years and really like. Recently the blades don't do quite as good a job as they used to, so we bought this new one to replace it. This new one looks exactly the same, but the exterior is textured instead of smooth, so it's much easier to grip while unscrewing the stainless steel grinding cup. A nice improvement. Great job, KitchenAid!

Got this grinder yesterday - in use today. THE big improvment for me is the deep cup which holds the beans. Vendor claims it holds from level 4 (min) to 12 (max) of beans that will on average deliver 4-12 cups of coffee. After some use I can vouch for this. For optimal flavor, the experts insist you consume promptly after grinding. But, I like the convenience of grinding 8-12 cups worth early in the day, transfer to a handy jar, and we live off that for the rest of day. Flavor is good the whole time. Everything about this grinder is solid and well made, unlike others I have used. And, it's the quietest blade grinder I have ever used. It has that feel of a machine that will last a long time. I wont say more for now, but intend to return to update my review a month from now when I expect to know more.... Dec 13, 2020 UPDATE. I've been using this coffee grinder for at least a month now, and can confirm that the KitchenAid Grinder (BCG111ER) exceeds all my hopes and expectations, best grinder of the many I've had in the past several decades. Best features = (1) excellent control over the extent of grind (from fine to coarse). At max bean fill (that will make at least 12 cups), if you hold the lid down (i.e., turn the grinder on) for 20-25 seconds you get a fine grind suitable all the way to espresso. [Note - for espresso you may need to go longer than 25 seconds (with a full grinder cup) depending on your espresso machine and the nature of the beans. The vendor cautions that excessive grind time may over heat the grinder. As a test, I went up to 29 seconds without over heating my machine.] Between 15 to 20 seconds will give you a coarser grind suitable for example for a french press (mine works best at 16 seconds). Remember, I determined these grinder times required to get my desired grind (coarse to fine) WITH THE GRINDER CUP FILLED TO MAXIMUM WITH COFFEE BEANS. If you put fewer beans in the grinder cup, required time to get a particular grind will be reduced. (2) Consistency of grind - For a given quantity of beans and a set grind time I get very much the same grind output every time. (3) Small foot print. This KitchenAid grinder takes up very little space on your counter top. (4) Sturdy build that makes below average noise, and feels solid with a pleasing heft to it. To get the performance you want, you should go through a bench-marking process similar to what I did so you can consistently get the extent of grind you prefer (coarse to fine). You really need a timer for this. And, for ease of use, you should carefully familiarize yourself with the outer (clear plastic) cap and the stainess steel inner cup which holds the beans. Notice that the outer cap connects to the grinder body with two small plastic pins that extend down from this cap and fit into two corresponding holes in the grinder body. These pins have to fit into their holes or you can not push the cap down far enough to start the grinder motor. This is a safety feature. God forbid that a child could somehow start the ginder. And, for someone who is sometimes a bit rough with their equipment, this 'pin in the hole' design may also present a slight chance of breaking one of the plastic pins. In that event, you will need another plastic cap and I don't know if KitchenAid sells replacement parts. Another safety feature is having the cutting blade built into the steel cup which holds the beans. If the cup is not inserted into the grinder body, it might be possilbe to start the motor (I didn't try this), but only the driver shaft would spin harmlessly, there being no blade to engage. There are indentations on the cup which must be aligned with an obvious mark on the grinder body. To accomplish this, insert the cup with the indentation aligned. It wont fit in! Good, that's another safety feature. While gently urging the cup to insert downward, rotate the cup counter clockwise. After a half inch or so, the cup will readily drop down to the 'engagement level'. At this lower level, rotate the cup back in a clockwise move until that cup indentation is aligned as desired. The fit is snug, another reflection of the grinder's sturdy build.

Great little grinder, only thing you have to do is unstick the bottom layer after each use because the grounds get jammed in there but it works well!

Tl;DR Get a burr grinder instead REVIEW As a total newbie to coffee grinders, this seemed like a low risk way to get into it. KitchenAid in general makes good quality stuff, so you're going to get a quality product. However after using this for a bit, and continuing to research this product category, I would suggest avoiding blade grinders in general. PROBLEM #1 of Blade Grinders: - One problem is that you won't get a consistent grind. - Now you can just grind away for awhile, and it'll eventually achieve a static level of consistency. PROBLEM #2 of Blade Grinders: - You're limited to a fixed grind level. - Depending on your machine, and how you make your coffee, you may need a little more coarse or finer grinding - With a blade grinder, you can try to reduce the grind time to get more coarse, but that will result in more inconsistency. And if you grind for a long time, it can only go so fine. PROBLEM #3 of Blade Grinders - It's difficult to scoop the coffee under the blade level Drawback of the KitchenAid - The power cord is not retractable, whereas there are other models which have this. - Retractable power cord makes it much easier to put things away in a tidy way Pros of the KitchenAid - The cup where the grinding occurs is detachable, which improves on the usability - Noise level is reasonable - Can be used as a general purpose grinder (e.g. nuts) Final Takeaway - What I've learn is a burr grinder is the way to go (which KitchenAid does have an offering) - Produces less mess and allows for more control over grind level - Burr grinders are a little more expensive (the higher end ones can get very expensive), but if you're taking the time to grind your coffee, you might as well invest in the right solution, otherwise just buy pre-ground coffee

Love this machine, easy to clean.

Was cautious because of all the poor reviews. But this thing works great! 10/10

I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this coffee mill. Even the expensive brands seemed to have poor reviews and the two main complaints in those reviews (not grinding all the beans and leaving chunks, and being too messy because there was not a removable cup) are NOT an issue with this model as far as I can tell. I've owned this about three weeks and couldn't be more pleased, in fact it exceeded every expectation. When I saw the blades for the first time, I assumed it was going to also leave some chucks of unground beans in the receptacle. Never has it done that. The grind is perfectly even and fine. I was also surprised that it is relatively quiet when grinding. This unit is VERY easy to clean and not messy because the receptacle lifts out and you empty that into the coffee filter rather than turning over the whole unit. Plus, both the grinding receptacle and the lid can be washed so you could easily switch from grinding coffee beans one day to grinding some peppercorns the next. You could never do that with a coffee grinder that didn't have a lift-out receptacle that you could throw in the dishwasher because there would be residual flavor in the receptacle. I have not tried grinding spices with it, but judging on how well it works with whole coffee beans I think it would do fine. I expected to like this unit, but thought I would have some of the same issues that other folks had experienced like the receptacle being somewhat difficult to lift out, or the lid getting covered with grounds. Honestly, each time I have used it the receptacle has been a piece of cake to lift out, I've had zero trouble with that. And even when I fill the receptacle full to grind a lot of beans I have yet to get the clear lid dirty with grinds. I realize I'm praising this thing to the point where it sounds perfect, but since I love it so far I really can't think of a negative. It's attractive on the counter too. Update June 16, 2012 : Still 100% happy with this purchase. Even when I fill the reservoir full with beans and grind a lot at once, it never leaves any unground beans. Not even a small chunk remains, there is just a perfectly smooth, fine grind. And it grinds a full reservoir extremely fast (in mere SECONDS). I've put the removable reservoir in the dishwasher several times so far, no problem. I don't wash it every day. I wash it about once a week. I've never had loose grounds on the countertop and it's never made a mess, so I'm unsure why some reviews seem to say it made a mess. I'm being fully honest that I cannot think of a single thing that I dislike about this appliance. P.S. I don't put the clear acrylic top in the dishwasher. It's never dirty so I've never washed the lid, just the stainless steel bean reservoir.

Works great. Coffee doesn't stick to the inside as much as other. Great grinding.

Broke after 1 minute of use

Bom produto recomendo

I never used to grind my own coffee until I discovered how much fresher and tastier it tastes than pre-ground bags of coffee from the grocery stores. I used to use a manual grinder but it gets tiring and can take awhile depending on how much you intend to grind. My fiancé recommended I buy the same one as him as I could also buy a separate attachment for grinding spices and herbs (which is very important to me both as a baker and gardener). I have not regretted buying this whatsoever as it makes grinding coffee an absolute breeze and unlike a previous electric grinder of a different brand that stopped working after two uses, this one is easy to clean as well as empty the grinds. The only minor annoyance I have with this grinder is that the grinds at the bottom almost end up powdery if you use it too long or you don't stop and stir the grinds around in between spurts of grinding. Very pleased with this product and I highly recommend it to anyone who's new to the world of grinding your own coffee beans!

This product stoped working after 2 months. I contacted the seller and their reply was this: "Dear Sir/Ma'am, Apologies for the inconvenience, The model of coffee grinder you are having is out of India model so this product we are unable to provide the service not under warranty or chargeable basis. Kindly contact where you have purchased it they will assist you with that." So this product does not have any technical support in India. Not worth buying it.

Funciona a la perfección y ha durado bastante