KitchenAid Blade Coffee Grinder
The KitchenAid BCG111OB is a sleek, durable blade coffee grinder featuring a heavy-duty motor and stainless steel components. It simplifies coffee grinding with intuitive one-touch operation and a clear lid that lets you monitor grind consistency in real-time. Its removable 4-ounce stainless steel bowl includes easy-to-read markings, making it ideal for brewing from 4 to 12 cups. Compact and elegant, this grinder blends seamlessly into any kitchen while providing reliable performance.
Product Highlights & Features
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One-Touch Control: Simple push-down operation for effortless grinding.
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Clear Top Cover: Allows visual monitoring of grind consistency.
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Durable Stainless Steel Blade: Ensures quick and even grinding for up to 12 cups of coffee.
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Removable 4 oz. Bowl: Easy transfer of grounds and built-in measurement markings for precise brewing.
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Compact Design: Small footprint for easy countertop storage.
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Hassle-Free Warranty: 1-year replacement warranty from KitchenAid.
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Versatile Use: Suitable for coffee beans and spices (spice accessory kit sold separately).
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | KitchenAid |
| Model Number | BCG111OB |
| Color | Onyx Black |
| Style | Blade Coffee Grinder |
| Material | Polycarbonate housing, Stainless steel blade & bowl |
| Dimensions | 7.1″ L x 4.1″ W x 3.7″ H |
| Weight | 2.6 lbs |
| Capacity | 4 oz (enough for up to 12 cups) |
| Power | 160 watts, 120 volts, 60 Hz |
| Operation Type | One-touch push control |
| Bowl Features | Removable stainless steel with markings |
| Safety Features | Lid-lock safety mechanism |
| Warranty | 1-year hassle-free replacement |
Final Verdict
The KitchenAid Blade Coffee Grinder is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a simple yet effective grinder that combines reliability with style. Its one-touch design, durable build, and easy-clean removable bowl make it especially appealing for daily use. While it lacks the precision of burr grinders, it delivers outstanding value for the price, making it ideal for casual coffee drinkers or those needing a versatile grinder for both coffee and spices.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.4/5) – Highly recommended for convenience, build quality, and everyday performance.
TN –
Wow. I love it.
Ordered this mainly to grind my daily coffee beans for my French press. I am very impressed. I’ve had the popular Krupps grinder that’s sold on amazon and highly rated, and while I was fine with it I never thought it ground up my beans well, not even for a French press which uses a coarser grind. It seemed uneven as well, many beans were very fine while others were way too coarse. It was also very loud and just recently started making a crazy sound so I figured I’d replace it before it actually broke. I used this today and wow. I mean, the feel of it grinding as I hold it down is nothing like the krupps. It feels very durable, very high quality and sounds nothing like the krupps, it is much quieter. It’s a grinder, I mean it’s not silent but much quieter then the krupps. My beans were amazingly ground and very even. They were too fine actually, it worked very well. It seems like this thing is much better quality then my krupps and I hope it lasts for a long time with daily use. One of the best parts is the cleanup, the krupps did not have a removable insert, so every day I was having to bring the entire thing over to the sink to rinse it out and wash lightly with my fingers, careful not to get the cord or the entire thing wet. The lid was always a mess because the grinds would always splatter all over the inside. With this kitchenaid cleanup is so nice. The lid is never terribly filthy so a quick rinse and a little soap and you’re done. And the insert just comes right out so I don’t have to lug the whole thing and it’s quick to clean and set out for drying. Wonderful wonderful wonderful. With 4 kids in tow this grinder is much easier and faster to clean.
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HCM –
Great grinder
We have had other grinders. This one is top notch
N. Bachers –
Bought this in September of 2022; still going strong in April of 2025
I use it about 5 times a week to grind up beans for strong coffee. It never fails. If it wears out, I’ll buy another one.Warning- I’m not a coffee snob. I grind up the beans, dump them into a large blender pitcher; add hot water and stir. I let it sit for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Then I pour it through a fine plastic coffee strainer with no paper filter. Makes strong tasty coffee. Works for me. I don’t need the obsessive expensive coffee prep machines.
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Dave –
KitchenAid BCG111ER Grinder – 1st look = All is good so far, 2nd look = It’s Great!!!
Got this grinder yesterday – in use today. THE big improvment for me is the deep cup which holds the beans. Vendor claims it holds from level 4 (min) to 12 (max) of beans that will on average deliver 4-12 cups of coffee. After some use I can vouch for this. For optimal flavor, the experts insist you consume promptly after grinding. But, I like the convenience of grinding 8-12 cups worth early in the day, transfer to a handy jar, and we live off that for the rest of day. Flavor is good the whole time. Everything about this grinder is solid and well made, unlike others I have used. And, it’s the quietest blade grinder I have ever used. It has that feel of a machine that will last a long time. I wont say more for now, but intend to return to update my review a month from now when I expect to know more…. Dec 13, 2020 UPDATE. I’ve been using this coffee grinder for at least a month now, and can confirm that the KitchenAid Grinder (BCG111ER) exceeds all my hopes and expectations, best grinder of the many I’ve had in the past several decades. Best features = (1) excellent control over the extent of grind (from fine to coarse). At max bean fill (that will make at least 12 cups), if you hold the lid down (i.e., turn the grinder on) for 20-25 seconds you get a fine grind suitable all the way to espresso. [Note – for espresso you may need to go longer than 25 seconds (with a full grinder cup) depending on your espresso machine and the nature of the beans. The vendor cautions that excessive grind time may over heat the grinder. As a test, I went up to 29 seconds without over heating my machine.] Between 15 to 20 seconds will give you a coarser grind suitable for example for a french press (mine works best at 16 seconds). Remember, I determined these grinder times required to get my desired grind (coarse to fine) WITH THE GRINDER CUP FILLED TO MAXIMUM WITH COFFEE BEANS. If you put fewer beans in the grinder cup, required time to get a particular grind will be reduced. (2) Consistency of grind – For a given quantity of beans and a set grind time I get very much the same grind output every time. (3) Small foot print. This KitchenAid grinder takes up very little space on your counter top. (4) Sturdy build that makes below average noise, and feels solid with a pleasing heft to it. To get the performance you want, you should go through a bench-marking process similar to what I did so you can consistently get the extent of grind you prefer (coarse to fine). You really need a timer for this. And, for ease of use, you should carefully familiarize yourself with the outer (clear plastic) cap and the stainess steel inner cup which holds the beans. Notice that the outer cap connects to the grinder body with two small plastic pins that extend down from this cap and fit into two corresponding holes in the grinder body. These pins have to fit into their holes or you can not push the cap down far enough to start the grinder motor. This is a safety feature. God forbid that a child could somehow start the ginder. And, for someone who is sometimes a bit rough with their equipment, this ‘pin in the hole’ design may also present a slight chance of breaking one of the plastic pins. In that event, you will need another plastic cap and I don’t know if KitchenAid sells replacement parts. Another safety feature is having the cutting blade built into the steel cup which holds the beans. If the cup is not inserted into the grinder body, it might be possilbe to start the motor (I didn’t try this), but only the driver shaft would spin harmlessly, there being no blade to engage. There are indentations on the cup which must be aligned with an obvious mark on the grinder body. To accomplish this, insert the cup with the indentation aligned. It wont fit in! Good, that’s another safety feature. While gently urging the cup to insert downward, rotate the cup counter clockwise. After a half inch or so, the cup will readily drop down to the ‘engagement level’. At this lower level, rotate the cup back in a clockwise move until that cup indentation is aligned as desired. The fit is snug, another reflection of the grinder’s sturdy build.
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AZ Scientist and Wellness Expert –
Exceeded all expectations
I did quite a bit of research before purchasing this coffee mill. Even the expensive brands seemed to have poor reviews and the two main complaints in those reviews (not grinding all the beans and leaving chunks, and being too messy because there was not a removable cup) are NOT an issue with this model as far as I can tell. I’ve owned this about three weeks and couldn’t be more pleased, in fact it exceeded every expectation. When I saw the blades for the first time, I assumed it was going to also leave some chucks of unground beans in the receptacle. Never has it done that. The grind is perfectly even and fine. I was also surprised that it is relatively quiet when grinding. This unit is VERY easy to clean and not messy because the receptacle lifts out and you empty that into the coffee filter rather than turning over the whole unit. Plus, both the grinding receptacle and the lid can be washed so you could easily switch from grinding coffee beans one day to grinding some peppercorns the next. You could never do that with a coffee grinder that didn’t have a lift-out receptacle that you could throw in the dishwasher because there would be residual flavor in the receptacle. I have not tried grinding spices with it, but judging on how well it works with whole coffee beans I think it would do fine. I expected to like this unit, but thought I would have some of the same issues that other folks had experienced like the receptacle being somewhat difficult to lift out, or the lid getting covered with grounds. Honestly, each time I have used it the receptacle has been a piece of cake to lift out, I’ve had zero trouble with that. And even when I fill the receptacle full to grind a lot of beans I have yet to get the clear lid dirty with grinds. I realize I’m praising this thing to the point where it sounds perfect, but since I love it so far I really can’t think of a negative. It’s attractive on the counter too.Update June 16, 2012 : Still 100% happy with this purchase. Even when I fill the reservoir full with beans and grind a lot at once, it never leaves any unground beans. Not even a small chunk remains, there is just a perfectly smooth, fine grind. And it grinds a full reservoir extremely fast (in mere SECONDS). I’ve put the removable reservoir in the dishwasher several times so far, no problem. I don’t wash it every day. I wash it about once a week. I’ve never had loose grounds on the countertop and it’s never made a mess, so I’m unsure why some reviews seem to say it made a mess. I’m being fully honest that I cannot think of a single thing that I dislike about this appliance. P.S. I don’t put the clear acrylic top in the dishwasher. It’s never dirty so I’ve never washed the lid, just the stainless steel bean reservoir.
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Richard B. –
EZ blitz single (or double) serve
Built myself a micro coffee/chai bar in my little office. 😁 Mini fridge + mini hot plate + Moka pot + Loka chai pot + this grinder. Blitz a scoop of coffee beans for the Moka pot or little Masala chai blend for the Loka pot. Everything fits atop the mini fridge. Love ❤️ the smell of fresh grind, fresh brewed, in my little office.
JulieJulie –
Lightweight and does what we need it to do
We just purchased this model to give a try. Recently the blades broke on our Cuisinart grinder and we’re waiting to replace it when in stock. In the meantime we purchased this grinder to try out. We grind local beans. In comparison, the KitchenAid weighs lighter and is slightly taller. Both compact to fit in the cabinet. The Cuisinart has a press down button and this KitchenAid has a press down top. So far we haven’t had issues.
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len –
Love it — great quality, perfect for coffee and spices!
The KitchenAid Blade Coffee Grinder and Spice Grinder works great! It’s super easy to use and grinds coffee beans evenly for a fresh brew every time. I also use it for spices, and it handles them perfectly. The build quality feels very solid and durable — you can tell it’s made to last.It might be a little overpriced compared to some other grinders, but you definitely pay for quality. Very happy with this versatile and reliable appliance!
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Amazon Customer –
Great grinder!
My wife loves this grinder – I mean, she’s never said she loves it but she hasn’t ever complained about it so that’s a win in my book!
Cindy –
Works great…Just press down and grind!
So easy to use and super easy to clean. It works great, an attractive red color, and doesn’t take up much counter space. (It does make noise–however, that is to be expected). Great value, and I use it on the daily. Highly recommend.
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