Eureka · Flat burrMignon Notte
The Mignon Notte is Eureka's stripped-back entry point into the Mignon flat-burr line — same 50mm steel burrs and stepless bottom-burr adjust as its pricier siblings, with timed dosing and sound insulation traded away to hit its price.
The short version
A purpose-built espresso grinder that punches well above its price class thanks to the full Eureka burr set and metal case.
The trade is real: no timed or weight-based dosing, no sound dampening — you hold the portafilter and accept the shrill.
Why people buy it
- 50mm flat steel burrs — the same burrset as the pricier Mignon siblings — deliver genuine espresso-range consistency at this price point
- Bottom-burr adjust retains grind setting when disassembling for cleaning, a genuinely useful Eureka-exclusive feature
Why they don’t
- No sound insulation: notably shriller than the Silenzio and other Mignon siblings — not a background appliance
The full tally
- 50mm flat steel burrs — the same burrset as the pricier Mignon siblings — deliver genuine espresso-range consistency at this price point
- Bottom-burr adjust retains grind setting when disassembling for cleaning, a genuinely useful Eureka-exclusive feature
- All-metal case with matte finish is meaningfully sturdier than plastic-bodied competitors at the same price
- Stepless micrometric adjustment gives near-infinite dial-in resolution without stepped detents
- No sound insulation: notably shriller than the Silenzio and other Mignon siblings — not a background appliance
- Press-and-hold manual dosing only; no timed shots, no weight-based dosing, no display — requires a scale and active attention every dose
- Brew-method versatility is limited; grind consistency degrades noticeably on coarser filter settings
What the community knows
Years of owner threads, distilled — the default recommendation in its bracket.
Eureka's proven flat-burr platform delivers grind quality that rivals machines 2-3x the price; the tradeoff is noise and manual dosing, not capability — a gateway into real espresso grinding without the convenience tax, and a foundation many owners keep rather than outgrow.
Value
price-to-performance the community respects
Built to last
years before you outgrow or replace it
Ceiling per dollar
how far the cup can go, per dollar
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 — Most owners say they'd buy it again — the stepping-stone that became the keeper.
“The Mignon Notte has the same grind capabilities as some of Eureka's best grinders but forgoes extra features to make the grinder more budget-friendly.”
“I vastly prefer the form and simplicity, and build quality of the Eureka. It feels solid, it's compact, it's not so quiet, but it's got a more pleasing sound than the 270.”
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
- dialed4
- Versatility
- single-purpose2
- 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 58 of the 154 grinders we’ve measured
- A value pick at this level
- 89% 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 — Most owners outgrow the manual press-and-hold workflow before they outgrow the burrs. The natural step up within the Eureka line is the Mignon Silenzio (timed dosing, sound insulation, same 50mm burrs) or the Specialita (55mm burrs, touchscreen). Those chasing single-dose workflow look toward the Eureka Mignon Zero or competing options like the DF64.
The full spec sheet
- Class
- Entry espresso-capable
- Burrs
- flat
- Drive
- Electric
- Clarity lean
- Balanced
- Espresso suitability
- 4/5
- Brew versatility
- 2/5
- Retention
- ~0.5 g
- Single dosing
- No
- Hopper
- 155 g
- Workflow demand
- 3/5
- Maintenance
- 2/5
- Noise
- 4/5
- Build longevity
- 4/5
- Dimensions
- 12.7 × 14 × 35.6 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. A balanced burr set: rotate origins freely — it will keep up.
Pick your coffee — any of these dials in beautifully here:
Wild Ember - Ethiopian Buno Dambi UddoSCA 92Medium roast · Odo Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia · NaturalBlueberry · MarmaladeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$26.83 · roasted to order
Etherea - Ethiopian YirgacheffeSCA 88Medium roast · NaturalJasmine · BergamotSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$24.16 · roasted to order
Sergio - Brazillian Fazenda Joia Rara Aerobic FermentedSCA 88Medium-light · Cerrado Mineiro · Aerobic FermentedHoney · OrangeSteady and repeatable — right for this setup’s lane.CA$29.18 · 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
Does the Mignon Notte have timed or automatic dosing?
No. The Notte uses press-and-hold manual dosing only — you press your portafilter into the fork to activate the grinder and release when done. There is no timer, no display, and no weight-based dosing. Pair it with a scale for repeatable doses.
Will cleaning the burrs reset my grind setting?
No. Eureka's signature bottom-burr adjust design controls the lower burr carrier, so removing the upper burr for cleaning does not disturb your grind setting.
Is the Mignon Notte loud?
Louder than most Mignon siblings. The Notte omits the sound-insulated chamber found on the Silenzio and Specialita, resulting in a sharper, higher-pitched grind noise. It is broadly comparable in volume to other uninsulated home espresso grinders at this price.
Can the Notte grind for filter coffee?
Technically yes, but it is optimised for espresso. Grind consistency declines on coarser settings, and the burr geometry is espresso-focused. For occasional Aeropress or Moka use it will do; as a primary filter grinder it is not recommended.
Where is the Mignon Notte sold in the US?
The Notte is a Seattle Coffee Gear exclusive in the United States and can be found through the SCG website or on Amazon.
Worth comparing
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