“This is the best grinder you can get for the ~$200 price range. I paired mine with the breville bambino plus and got them both in black. They look great together! Also the grinder came packaged very securely and they provided helpful shipping updates along the way since it was on back order. Great experience buying from Cliff and Pebble!”
Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing a video, we love seeing the DF54 in action! The black-on-black combo with the Bambino Plus looks sharp, and we’re thrilled to hear the grinder is living up to your expectations. We really appreciate your patience during the backorder and are glad the updates helped along the way. Enjoy dialing in those perfect shots, and we’re always here if you need anything down the road.
Joseph l Cliff & Pebble
“I bought this grinder for my first home espresso setup. Although I don't have much experience or anything to compare it to, I can say this does the job very well. Simple and straightforward usage with the adjustable dial, on/off button, and bellows. I typically see around 0.1g of retention after several weeks of use. My palette is not refined enough to know if anything stands out in terms of taste, but I have been happy with my espresso so far.
I will say however, I decided on this grinder after doing lots of research having learned that it's recommended to do burr alignment for it. So I was prepared to do that before I started grinding any coffee beans. My unit benefitted a lot from it for sure, and I am glad I went through that process right away. It can be somewhat tedious to repeatedly test the alignment, and I do wish the alignment was better out of the box. I think it's definitely something to consider when buying this grinder, but for what it offered at this price it was not a deal breaker for me personally.”
Thank you so much for the detailed review and for sharing a video. Your feedback is incredibly helpful to others starting their espresso journey! We're glad to hear the DF54 is serving you well so far and that you're seeing such low retention — that’s always a great sign.
We appreciate you calling out the burr alignment. You're absolutely right. While it's not required for everyone, it can make a noticeable difference, especially for those chasing that extra level of consistency. We're glad you tackled it early and saw an improvement.
Joseph l Cliff & Pebble
Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing a video. We love hearing that the DF54 has been a game-changer for your setup! Appreciate your patience with the preorder, and we’re thrilled it was worth the wait.
Matthew l Cliff & Pebble
Thank you so much for the glowing review and the video, we’re thrilled to hear the DF54 has made such a difference in your espresso! It means a lot to us that you'd recommend it to others. Enjoy every delicious shot, and we’re always here if you need anything down the line!
Matthew l Cliff & Pebble
