Baratza Encore ESP Pro Coffee Grinder

The Baratza Encore ESP Pro is what happens when Baratza listens to years of feedback from home baristas and redesigns their most accessible espresso grinder from the ground up. Where the original Encore ESP proved you could pull real shots without a $700 grinder, the Pro model refines every detail — swapping stepped adjustments for true stepless control, adding a digital display for repeatability, and wrapping it all in a sturdier metal chassis that feels twice the price. This is the grinder for anyone starting their espresso journey who wants precision without the prosumer learning curve or price tag.

Key Features

• Stepless micro-adjustment: Infinite grind settings between coarse and fine let you dial in espresso with the precision of grinders costing twice as much
• Single-dose or hopper workflow: Load beans on demand or keep your daily coffee in the hopper — the grinder adapts to how you brew
• Auto-stop function: Stops grinding automatically when beans are gone, so you're never left with stale grounds from yesterday
• Digital grind setting display: Remember your exact setting for each coffee, recreate yesterday's perfect shot without guesswork
• Feed control disc: Manages bean flow for smoother, more consistent dosing — especially useful when single-dosing light roasts
• Barista lights: Illuminate the catch cup so you can see what you're grinding, even in dim kitchens
• Metal construction: Heavier, quieter, and more stable than the plastic predecessor — feels like equipment, not a kitchen appliance
• 40mm conical burrs: Baratza's proven burr set, known for reliable particle distribution and serviceability

Ideal For

The Encore ESP Pro is perfect for beginners who want to learn espresso the right way from day one — with a grinder that rewards skill development instead of fighting you. It's also ideal for intermediate home baristas upgrading from a blade grinder or a stepped grinder that never quite got them to the shot they wanted. If you're brewing one to three espresso drinks daily, value repeatability, and want a grinder you can grow with instead of immediately outgrowing, this is it. Single-dosers will love the workflow flexibility; hopper users will appreciate the auto-stop and digital display for morning consistency. At under $300, it's the most accessible entry point into real espresso grinding without compromise.