9 Best Coffee Grinders 2023 – Top Burr & Manual Coffee Grinders

We updated this article in February 2023 to ensure all pricing is accurate and all picks recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Culinary Innovation Lab are in stock.

Brewing your coffee at home can save money, and once you’ve perfected your coffee recipe at home, you can skip the costly coffee runs. Many factors affect the flavor of coffee, including the coffee maker itself, the temperature at which it’s brewed and served, the type of coffee bean, the freshness of the beans and more. The coffee beans’ freshness is among the most important aspects and grinding your beans right before brewing helps make the freshest coffee possible.

Grinding your own coffee beans also allows you to control the size of the grind which influences the taste of the coffee as well. Coffee makers with built-in grinders are a good option for those that want freshly ground beans for drip coffee makers, but a separate coffee grinder lets you use the same coffee for various machines that require differently sized grounds. You can also customize it for a medium grind size to use with any other coffee makers you may have at home, like a French press or cold brew maker.

The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab recently tested 23 coffee grinders, including burr grinders, blade grinders and manual grinders. When we test coffee grinders, we evaluate the grind size accuracy, consistency of the grind and the noise level of each grinder. We also assess how easy it is to use. Our top picks for coffee grinders include top-performing machines from our latest test and ones we’ve previously tested in the Lab and at home.

Our top picks:

You can read more about how we evaluate coffee grinders in our Lab — plus everything you need to know to make your perfect cup of coffee — at the end of this guide. Looking for more great coffee products to add to your morning routine? Check out our guides for the best single-serve coffee makers and the best espresso machines.