Customer reviews from Fellow
Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 - Matte White
Average customer rating
4.6
(641 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 641 reviews
5 Stars
511
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
19
1 Star
28
89%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 - Matte White
Customer Rating
5
Love my Ode!
on June 14, 2023
Posted by: Justin P.
from US
It’s a great grinder at its price point especially if you’re upgrading from something like an Encore, like I did. There are things like the Timemore coming out that might match it but you’re gonna spend at least another $100 dollars on it and probably not get much, if any better cup.
Which brings us to the gen 2 burrs. These things deliver some amazing cups. Sweet, nice bodied, good flavor separation, and balanced. To the point where I decided not to upgrade to the SSP MP burrs. Fellow did something amazing designing these burrs.
If I had any complaints it’s that the grinder is not stepless and the clicks move in 1/3 increments, which is just kind of awkward as most machines move 1/4 increments. But I am used to it now and don’t even really think about it.
So there you have it. Definitely worth investing in over the gen 1 with the better hopper, burrs, and anti static technology. I love it and you probably will too.
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Customer Rating
4
I really this grinder except
on June 14, 2023
Posted by: Raymond W.
from US
I really this grinder except for the retention! I find that the knocking mechanism isn’t completely effective in knocking out all of the grinds.
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Posted by: Roofstomp
from Dayton, OH
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very well constructed. Much quieter than my previous burr grinder. Auto shut off is nice. Only complaint is the hopper lid; fits loose/wonky
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Drinking cofee
from California
Verified Purchase:Yes
I want to like this gringer, I really do.
Pros: Great quality of ground beans. Solid build.
Cons: Beans get stuck, A Lot. About 50% of the time. Very frustrating
Cons: Beans get stuck, A Lot. About 50% of the time. Very frustrating
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Customer Rating
5
Great flavor
on July 28, 2024
Posted by: Big Red
Best Grinder for Pour over period, bought one for myself and then my brother. Brings out the true flavor of coffee.
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Customer Rating
3
Retention issues
on April 5, 2025
Posted by: Bobclark
Nice looking product that grinds well, but the retention is an issue. Hope they fix that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
It goes up to 11
on May 29, 2025
Posted by: John
I got this recently and it is the best grinder I have ever had. Very consistent grinds, looks great, and seems to be of very high quality construction. The BEST thing about it is that the grind choices go from zero to 11. For those of us who absolutely loved "This is Spinal Tap" this is the most important feature. If you don't get that, please, do yourself and the universe a favor and go watch that movie. Then re-read this review.
In all seriousness, this is a great product, and I have numerous other Fellows products all of which I've been very happy with.
In all seriousness, this is a great product, and I have numerous other Fellows products all of which I've been very happy with.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
2
Eh. I probably wouldn’t buy again.
on June 28, 2025
Posted by: dusty
Some background - I’ve been using a Niche Zero, which is a nice traditional espresso-focused conical burr grinder, for a few years now, both for espresso and pour over. I bought the Ode since I’ve heard that it’s better for pour over than the Niche with better flavor separation, mainly since it’s a flat burr design.
Maybe I get a little bit more out of my pour overs on the lighter roast side but it hasn’t been really noticeable. Also, I’ve had to take the Fellow apart twice in the 6 or so weeks I’ve had it, to clear jams. I’ve never had to do that with the Niche. It also seems to retain a lot of grounds. I’m banging on that knocker and the body of the grinder in general, all while it’s running and adjusting the dial, to try to get as much out of it as I can.
I think it’s a fine, but temperamental, grinder if you don’t have anything to compare it to. That being said, other people clearly seem to like it. Just my experience. Maybe I don’t have a sophisticated enough palate for a flat burr.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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