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DeLonghi DCG59 Retro Burr Grinder | 
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| Brand: DeLonghi
List Price: $70.00
Buy New: $53.20
You Save: $16.80 (24%)
Rating:  69 reviews
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 8.3 x 5.7
MPN: DCG59
Model: DCG59
UPC: 044387422598
EAN: 0044387422598
ASIN: B0000CDCMR
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Burr grinder creates a consistent grind with less heat than blade grinders | | • | 8 settings, from extra fine to coarse | | • | Exclusive tablespoon timer grinds exactly the amount of coffee needed | | • | Removable 3-1/2-ounce grinds holder with tight lid can be used for storage | | • | 85-watt motor works efficiently and without excess noise |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Experience the uniform, precision grind of a burr coffee grinder and you'll never go back to the blade style. The burrs act in a similar fashion to grindstones, one on top of the other, and the closer they're set together, the finer the grind. Also, burrs emit less heat than blades, and heat can negatively affect the taste of coffee. Elegant and nicely weighted, this 85-watt, retro-look grinder with rubber feet sits securely on the counter and grinds beans without the slightest hassle. To use, simply put the beans in the top container, twist it to set it at one of eight settings from extra fine to coarse, then turn the timer dial. If you need enough ground coffee for a twelve-cup pot of coffee, that's exactly how much will be ground. A chart on the lower grind-collecting container specifies how long to set the timer for the amount required. The lower container with its tight-fitting lid pulls off the machine so the ground coffee can be shaken out or kept inside for storage. The top container unscrews for cleaning by hand. Measuring 11-1/2 by 6-1/2 by 4-1/4 when assembled, the grinder stores even more compactly when the two containers are removed. For safety, the grinder will stop or simply not start if parts are not connected properly. Because a short cord is safer, the three-foot cord pulls out of the base to just the length you need, and retracts when a dial on the bottom of the grinder is turned. DeLonghi includes a plastic coffee measuring spoon and warranties the grinder for one year. --Ann Bieri
Product Description
9.5oz Retro Burr Grinder
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Broke after a few short months August 29, 2008
B. Le (Alexandria, VA)
I bought this grinder because I liked the size and it had decent reviews. Although it fit nicely into my small kitchen, it broke after after a few months. I bought the Cuisinart Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill after this grinder broke. The Cuisinart is still working perfectly after 2.5 years.
Good grinder, but not for fine grinds January 5, 2008
Thomas A. Berthoff (Blue Bell, PA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We've been using this grinder for three years now and it's performed well BUT . . .
The grinder consistently clogs up when either grinding oily dark roasts OR grinding coffee fine for espresso. The problem is that the coffee builds up at the opening between the burr and the receptacle for ground coffee. Once the opening is clogged, the coffee backs up until the timer finishes. I keep a toothpick handy to unclog the opening and have learned to process coffee in small batches.
The problem is exacerbated by the fact that you can't turn the grinder off (other than by unplugging it). Once the timer is set it will run until the time runs out. So if you discover the unit is starting to clog there's nothing much you can do until it's finished.
 Do NOT buy if you want to use it for espresso! June 28, 2007
Hieronymus (Orlando, FL USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I'm serious! Avoid this grinder if you want a true "espresso grind".
At first I thought something was wrong with this grinder for not being able to produce a grind finer than my old Capresso set to medium-coarse. Then I read reviews and talked to other users with the same complaint. Apparently this grinder, despite claiming an "espresso" grind, cannot muster anything finer than that satisfactory for drip.
As a grinder for drip coffee, it's not that impressive, aside from its looks. The grind is coarse grinds mixed with near-powder. It's somewhat noisy but that depends on your tolerance levels. One other annoyance is the somewhat useless timer which can't be stopped once set in motion (without forcing it, which I wouldn't recommend). Since beans often won't feed properly, you have lags in time while you bang it on the counter to get the beans to feed.
Overall, if you want a nice looking (depending on taste) grinder at a low price for drip or French press coffee only, then this could serve you.
But did I forget to say - do NOT buy this grinder if you want to make espresso? LOL...
 Grinder May 24, 2007
Frank F. Eichman (MS USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Works great, use it for two separate batches every morning; one espresso and one medium grind. No problems in almost two years.
Lots of Needless "Features" April 1, 2007
Corey K. Krueger
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've had this grinder for probably two years now. It still runs, getting used about twice a day at most. I will look for a different brand when this one goes. The top lid is hard to lift off with the formed little handle grip. You really have to use your fingertips to lift it off by the rim. All the number/letter combinations on the control dial are stupid and meaningless. All you have to really do is put in the amount of beans you want in the hopper, and turn on the "grind" switch (in addition to the coarseness setting). Who cares about trying to "time" the cycle with the "amount" of beans being added?? I don't want to have to have a math degree just to grind my beans! Dump 'em in, turn on the switch, and when it's done it's done. If it is still "running" when the last bean has gone through, just pull the cord and let the spring wound timer come to a halt by itself in a few seconds. Also, the passage hole between the hopper and your final dispenser is quick to become clogged. Maybe all burr grinders are this way..this is my first. When you lift the plastic lid off the ground cup dispenser, the meaningless swivel plastic piece on the top likes to slip our and spill fine coffee dust over your countertop. I have no idea what this separate little piece is supposed to accomplish, other than to make your bean grinding experience more annoying.
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