Fellow Ode Gen 2

If you make drip, pour-over, French press or cold brew at home and want the clearest, most consistent flavour from each bag, the Ode Gen 2 is built for that exact problem: predictable, low-retention filter grinds without the footprint or noise of prosumer machines. It’s not an all-in-one espresso grinder — it’s a purpose-built filter grinder that aims to make brewed coffee taste closer to what specialty roasters intend. ## What makes it worth it The Gen 2’s 64 mm stainless-steel flat ‘Gen 2 Brew’ burrs and two-stage geometry give noticeably even particle distribution, which reviewers and Fellow themselves credit for sweeter, clearer cups compared with small 40mm home grinders. The stepped 31-position dial is tuned for filter and immersion methods, so dialing in a V60 or batch brew is fast and repeatable. Practical bits matter too: anti-static tech, a magnetically aligned catch and a built-in grinds knocker reduce mess and retention to about ~0.1 g, and the gearbox-free motor plus sound-focused design make it quieter than many compact competitors. ## Where it falls short If you want to pull espresso shots or need a stepless micrometric range for both espresso and filter, this isn’t the grinder — its range deliberately stops short of espresso and some single-dose alternatives (Niche, DF64 setups) offer lower retention or stepless control for mixed-use brewers. If you mainly brew filter coffee at home and don’t need espresso-capability, buy the Ode Gen 2 for quieter, clearer pours; if you want a single grinder for serious espresso and filter work, look at a dedicated stepless or espresso-capable model instead.

£345