Customer reviews from Fellow
Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 - Matte Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(533 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 533 reviews
5 Stars
426
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
16
1 Star
25
88%of customers recommend this product.
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264 out of
299)
Customer Reviews for Fellow - Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 - Matte Black
Customer Rating
5
Next Level Grinder
on December 24, 2022
Posted by: Blake F.
from US
A big step up from the Baratza Encore. Don't get me wrong... the Enore was great. This is just next level.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
The “Fellow Ode - Gen II, Your Next Grinder!
on December 24, 2022
Posted by: Earl N.
from US
Okay, so I moved from a “Sboly” burr grinder to the Fellow Ode “Gen II”, and DOUBLE WOW, what a leap!
The grind quality is everything I read about in a great many reviews. The consistency of the grind particles is amazing, the “Anti Static” technology works perfectly, and the “Fines” ~ couldn’t be found!
The improvements to the “Bean Hopper” feed angle absolutely prevents any finger bean nudging, and I appreciate the auto stop feature as well. These combined innovations translate into having a “Cafe’ Quality Grinder” right in my own kitchen! The best improvement, however, is the elevated coffee experience I receive from our Greenville, SC small batch specialty coffee roasters coffee. My own poor overs now reveal the distinct & pronounced favors I previously was unable to achieve!
And, Yes it looks every bit a cafe’ grinder star!!
Well done to all the pros at Fellow~ Well done indeed!
The grind quality is everything I read about in a great many reviews. The consistency of the grind particles is amazing, the “Anti Static” technology works perfectly, and the “Fines” ~ couldn’t be found!
The improvements to the “Bean Hopper” feed angle absolutely prevents any finger bean nudging, and I appreciate the auto stop feature as well. These combined innovations translate into having a “Cafe’ Quality Grinder” right in my own kitchen! The best improvement, however, is the elevated coffee experience I receive from our Greenville, SC small batch specialty coffee roasters coffee. My own poor overs now reveal the distinct & pronounced favors I previously was unable to achieve!
And, Yes it looks every bit a cafe’ grinder star!!
Well done to all the pros at Fellow~ Well done indeed!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Fellow G2 - A Solid Winner
on December 23, 2022
Posted by: David D.
from US
The Fellow G2 grinder delivers on its early reviews. It’s quiet, auto-stops (!), has an easy to work dial for grind settings, and is compact on the counter. Best of all, the ground coffee brews an excellent cup.
The precision design gives you a simple grinder, but, as with any grinder, you need to pay attention especially making sure the grind cup is in place, eg. Finally, the YouTube instructional videos are well-done.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
I thought my 20 year
on December 23, 2022
Posted by: Anne G.
from US
I thought my 20 year old burr grinder was fine enough, but I treated myself to the Ode Gen 2 and have not looked back. No more grounds all over the counter, I love that it auto shuts-off after grinding my single dose, I love that the hopper holds just what I need, great consistency in grind size, looks great and feels super solid. It was made for those who value a quality fresh cup every time. No regrets!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
Mixed bag
on December 22, 2022
Posted by: Chris S.
from US
Hi, thanks for reaching out. Grinds finer than Gen1… thanks!! Initially noticed big reduction of mess. First days anti-static worked a treat, but now more messy than Gen 1. Could something have failed or disconnected to cause the anti-static mechanism/system to malfunction? Retains more than Gen 1.
2nd issue is the hopper lid isn’t flat. It doesn’t fit as snugly… Hoping time and gravity will eventually flatten it… but maybe this is a known defect?
3rd is the adjustment dial rattles. It has more play in the axial direction. Grinder is so much quieter than Gen1 but this rattle is kinda annoying. I’ve taken apart but cannot find what is causing this
4th issue is the catch bin isn’t as solid as GEn 1. After pouring out the ground coffee into filter, I tap the catch bin against my palm to settle and gather the remaining few grams of grounds… the Gen2 catch bin rattles and rings; Gen1 felt like a solid object that would last for years. In my workflow, I’m not tapping the bin against anything sold, just the palm of my hand. Besides being a bit thinner walled than the Gen 1 bin, the issue is that one of the two fins isn’t attached as well, so it resonates and rattles. Perhaps this is an inconsistency of manufacturing
2nd issue is the hopper lid isn’t flat. It doesn’t fit as snugly… Hoping time and gravity will eventually flatten it… but maybe this is a known defect?
3rd is the adjustment dial rattles. It has more play in the axial direction. Grinder is so much quieter than Gen1 but this rattle is kinda annoying. I’ve taken apart but cannot find what is causing this
4th issue is the catch bin isn’t as solid as GEn 1. After pouring out the ground coffee into filter, I tap the catch bin against my palm to settle and gather the remaining few grams of grounds… the Gen2 catch bin rattles and rings; Gen1 felt like a solid object that would last for years. In my workflow, I’m not tapping the bin against anything sold, just the palm of my hand. Besides being a bit thinner walled than the Gen 1 bin, the issue is that one of the two fins isn’t attached as well, so it resonates and rattles. Perhaps this is an inconsistency of manufacturing
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Well constructed, single dose with
on December 22, 2022
Posted by: Richard K.
from US
Well constructed, single dose with little to no retention with RDT. Uniform grind
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
A very consistent grinder
on December 19, 2022
Posted by: Jack G.
from US
This is a very consistent grinder. There aren't a lot of fines or boulders. That said, I have several minor gripes. It's not the quietest grinder I've ever owned. I find the noise level to be in the middle of the range. Thankfully, it's very fast. I found that the grind recommendations are off. They aren't guidelines, they're fantasy. For electric drip, they recommend grind levels 7-9. I'm using level 3 or less. I'm still getting a handle on the flavors of the grind. It doesn't quite bring out the body and sweetness as much as I had hoped, or as much as my previous grinder did. I'm a bit disappointed in that.
The anti-static feature is a HUGE plus, earning an extra star for that alone.
The anti-static feature is a HUGE plus, earning an extra star for that alone.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Love how quiet it is
on December 19, 2022
Posted by: Keehyun N.
from US
Love how quiet it is compared to the baratza grinder I was using before and love the design. It actually looks good on my counter
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow