Rancilio Rocky Doserless Review

What the Reviewers Like:
Owners say the consistency of the grind in the Rancilio Rocky Doserless outshines less expensive coffee grinders when it comes to grind fineness and consistency -- especially important for making espresso. Many say that if you own a high-end espresso machine, you should spring for an equally up-market grinder.

What the reviewers don't like:
The Rancilio Rocky Doserless seems well-received by most owners with minor complaints about the lack of detailed instructions and the placement of the cord.

Rancilio Rocky Doserless review highlights

We found the best reviews of the Rancilio Rocky burr coffee grinder at CoffeeGeek.com, which displays the number of ratings and overall scores for each coffee grinder. Although CoffeeGeek.com's reviews tend to be long and detailed, the site can be an information bonanza for coffee buffs. Further reviews of the Rocky have also been posted to WholeLatteLove.com, which provides a helpful beginner's guide to grinders, and Amazon.com.

Overall, owners and experts rave about the time-tested Rancilio Rocky Doserless, a burr coffee grinder. Users say the relatively quiet Rocky allows them to exercise a great deal of control over the fineness of the grind -- especially important for making espresso. The only downsides, say owners, are the Rocky's bulk and high price tag, but nearly all agree that it's leaps and bounds ahead of the competition. The doserless version allows you to grind beans directly into the portafilter, whereas the regular Rancilio Rocky (*est. $320) comes with a doser receptacle.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. CoffeeGeek.com
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The Rancilio Rocky Doserless has been reviewed by more than 50 owners at CoffeeGeek.com. This popular grinder earns 8.5 stars (out of 10) and is praised for its excellent build quality and consistent grind. Owners say that coffee made from beans ground in the Rancilio Rocky tastes terrific. A few owners quibble with the adjustment dial and say the coffee grinder generates a fair amount of static, but most are happy with this grinder.

2. Whole Latte Love
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Contributors to WholeLatteLove.com

The Rancilio Rocky Doserless earns an average rating of 5.9 stars out of 6 in more than 40 owner-written reviews. Owners give it especially high marks for grinding quality, but they award slightly lower marks for value. Some owners wish the instructions were better, but most say that the Rocky works like a champ.

3. Amazon.com
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Only a handful of owners have posted reviews of the Rancilio Rocky Doserless at Amazon.com, giving the coffee grinder a rating of 4 stars out of 5 One owner says the Rocky doesn't grind coarsely enough for French press coffee, and another says that it may not be worth the money. On the positive side, some reviewers say it's extremely sturdy and easy to adjust.

4. Epinions
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Three owners have posted reviews of the Rancilio Rocky at Epinions, but it's difficult to tell whether owners are reviewing the doser or doserless model. Some owners find the look of this grinder dated, but most say that the Rocky has a wide range of grind settings and a commercial feel. What's more, the grind is almost perfectly consistent.

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Rancilio Rocky Doserless Review