Eureka · Flat burrMignon Filtro
A stripped-down, all-metal 50mm flat-burr grinder built for pour-over, drip, and French press, not espresso. Same Eureka chassis quality as the espresso Mignons, at a filter-focused price.
The short version
This is Eureka doing what Eureka does well: a tank-built flat-burr grinder that hits filter-brew consistency most plastic grinders at this price cannot touch.
Accept that the 300g hopper and hold-button workflow are built for batch brewing, not single-dose precision or fast morning espresso.
Why people buy it
- 50mm flat steel burrs deliver notably even, consistent grind for pour-over, drip, and French press at a price where that is rare
- All-metal chassis (steel chassis and grinding chamber) feels built to outlast typical plastic brew grinders
Why they don’t
- 300g hopper is oversized for single-dosing and encourages beans sitting around, undermining freshness for those who single-dose
The full tally
- 50mm flat steel burrs deliver notably even, consistent grind for pour-over, drip, and French press at a price where that is rare
- All-metal chassis (steel chassis and grinding chamber) feels built to outlast typical plastic brew grinders
- Stepless micrometric adjustment gives near-infinite dial-in precision
- ACE anti-static system keeps grounds fluffy and largely clump-free
- 300g hopper is oversized for single-dosing and encourages beans sitting around, undermining freshness for those who single-dose
- No timer or programmable dose button on the base model, so you hold the grind button the whole time
- Genuinely poor choice for espresso despite Eureka's espresso-grinder DNA; retention and lack of a fine-tuned espresso adjustment range hold it back there
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled — well regarded.
A genuinely punchy flat-burr value for filter devotees, but espresso expectations kill it — poor workflow at $245, weak retention behavior for single-dosing tedium, and a non-standard portafilter leave espresso buyers looking elsewhere; the community positions it as a pour-over…
Value
price-to-performance the community respects
Reliability
shows up every morning, year after year
Parts & serviceability
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
All 9 community measures
price-to-performance the community respects
shows up every morning, year after year
parts and repairs — you are never stranded
mods, guides, and community know-how around it
kind to first-timers
years before you outgrow or replace it
how far the cup can go, per dollar
speed and simplicity, day to day
Worth knowing before you buy — For filter and pour-over: the grinder most owners wish they had bought first instead of chasing espresso-capable machines they do not actually use for espresso.
The measurements
Scored 0–5 on the same rubric as everything on file — the words matter more than the numbers.
The measurements
0–5, one rubric- Espresso
- brew-only1.5
- Versatility
- flexible4
- Built to last
- durable4
Position in the market
Every dot is a rival, measured the same way. The gold one is this.
- Lower half for espresso suitability
- a higher ceiling than 9 of the 154 grinders we’ve measured
- A value pick at this level
- 81% of grinders this capable cost more
- Lower half for build
- sturdier than 37% of the field, by the community’s own record
Every dot is a grinder measured on the same rubric. See the whole market
Living with it
The part spec sheets skip: counter space, upkeep, and what owners learn later.
The honest note — Owners who want single-dosing upgrade to a dedicated single-dose grinder or fit an aftermarket single-dose hopper kit; those who also want espresso typically step up to the Mignon Specialita, Silenzio, or the larger-burr Mignon Brew Pro.
The full spec sheet
- Class
- Midrange
- Burrs
- 50mm flat
- Drive
- Electric
- Adjustment
- Stepped (micro)
- Clarity lean
- Clarity & sparkle
- Espresso suitability
- 1.5/5
- Brew versatility
- 4/5
- Retention
- ~1.5 g
- Single dosing
- No
- Hopper
- 300 g
- Workflow demand
- 2/5
- Maintenance
- 2/5
- Noise
- 2/5
- Build longevity
- 4/5
- Dimensions
- 12 × 19 × 35 cm
Before it arrives
What completes this grinder — the faded pieces can wait.
Hover any piece for its why.
- Grinder cleaning kit — Brushes and grinder tablets keep retention and stale grounds in check.
Feed it right
Week one is dial-in — and stale beans will lose it.
Coffee more than a few weeks past roast won’t extract predictably, and a new grinder gets blamed for it. These burrs lean bright — washed single-origins with real acidity are where they earn their price.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeEnough brightness to show what this gear can separate.CA$29.18 · roasted to order
Honeycrest - Costa Rican Volcán AzulSCA 87Medium-light · West Valley · Red HoneyRaisins · Maple SyrupEnough brightness to show what this gear can separate.CA$19.50 · roasted to order
Wild Ember - Ethiopian Buno Dambi UddoSCA 92Medium roast · Odo Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia · NaturalBlueberry · MarmaladeEnough brightness to show what this gear can separate.CA$26.83 · roasted to orderWhole bean, dated, ready for your burrs the week it lands.
Roasted to order, daily, in Ajax, Ontario · ships Canada-wide. We’re the roastery behind this database — measuring the machines is how we make sure the coffee gets a fair shot.
On film
How it runs on camera, from around the community.
Common questions
Can the Eureka Mignon Filtro grind fine enough for espresso?
It can technically reach fine settings, but reviewers consistently note it is optimized for filter, pour-over, and French press, and is not the right tool for serious espresso work.
Is the Mignon Filtro good for single-dosing?
Not really out of the box. Its 300g hopper is designed for batch brewing rather than single-dose grinding, though aftermarket single-dose hopper kits exist for the Mignon line.
How does it compare to the Baratza Encore?
The Filtro costs more but uses an all-metal chassis and 50mm flat burrs versus the Encore's mostly plastic build and 40mm conical burrs, giving it an edge in consistency and long-term durability.
Worth comparing
Baratza
Encore
The Encore is the archetypal entry-level burr grinder — cheap, repairable, and genuinely wide-ranging for filter brewing. Espresso dialing is its known soft spot; the stepped adjustment gives 90-micron jumps at fine settings, which is more guesswork than craft.
US$119–175 · CA$195–200
KitchenAid
Burr Coffee Grinder (KCG8433)
A stylish, all-metal home conical burr grinder that covers French press through espresso with 70 settings and auto-dosing, but the fine end gets noisy and grind consistency has been flagged as inconsistent by independent lab testing.
CA$180–230 · US$150–230
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