Bodum Bistro Electric Burr
Electrical Coffee Grinders

Bistro Electric Burr

Bodum

Released Oct 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Aug 11, 2026

This grinder offers quiet, static-free coffee grinding with an attractive, compact design that's simple to use. The Bodum Bistro Electric Burr scores 80/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the electrical coffee grinders category. Coverage includes reviews from Bbcgoodfood, Coffeegearzone, Homegrounds, and Coffeeb.

Critic Score

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80

based on 6 expert reviews

BbcgoodfoodCoffeegearzoneHomegroundsCoffeebConsumer Reports+1 more

Critics are split: our scores run from 70 (The New York Times) to 95 (Bbcgoodfood) — a 25-point spread. Bbcgoodfood tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Attractive design(5)
  • Easy to use(2)
  • Quiet operation(2)
  • Compact design(2)
  • Reduces static(2)

Cons

  • Inconsistent grind quality(4)
  • Limited grind settings(3)

6 Publication Reviews

95
Independent publication07/2019

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We were really impressed by the Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder.

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80
Independent publication05/2026

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This machine earns a solid four out of five stars overall, serving as a reliable, attractive grinder for daily morning drip or French press on a tight budget.

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78
Independent publication05/2024

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The Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Grinder is an entry-level gadget with a limited range of grind settings, but the grind consistency is a huge improvement from a blade grinder and it stands out with a ch...

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78
Independent publication10/2016

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The Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder offers excellent value without cutting corners, providing consistent grinds for its price range while being relatively quiet and easy to clean.

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76
Major publication

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The Bodum Bistro Electric Burr Coffee Grinder is part of Consumer Reports' Coffee Grinders test program and is rated on multiple performance criteria.

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70
Major publication01/2026

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The Bodum Bistro electric burr grinder is an attractive little machine with a small footprint and range of color options, but it doesn't quite match the consistency or range of our top picks.

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