KitchenAid KCG0702CS Burr Coffee Grinder Review: Is the Discontinued Classic Still Worth Buying?

Written by Mike Chen, 6 years hands-on experience with home espresso and burr grinders. Last updated: July 2026.

My first grind on this machine woke a neighbor’s dog two rooms away. It was six in the morning, on the coarsest setting I own. That’s the KitchenAid KCG0702CS in a nutshell. Sharp, consistent flat-burr grinding lives inside a body that can be genuinely loud.

KitchenAid no longer sells this exact model on its own site. The company replaced it with the 70-setting KCG8433. Older reviews don’t account for that shift. Drip and French press drinkers are the audience here, not espresso obsessives chasing hairline precision.

Quick Verdict

The KCG0702CS grinds evenly across all 15 flat-burr settings. It stays put on the counter, thanks to a heavy die-cast body. Independent lab testing scored it just 2 out of 5 for quietness. KitchenAid’s own manual lists it closer to 70 decibels. A shared apartment at dawn is the wrong setting for this grinder. New units now come mostly from Amazon and eBay resale stock. Prices often top $300.

Best for: drip and French press drinkers who want a durable, mostly-plastic-free grinder.
Skip if: you need espresso-grade precision or a quiet morning routine.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• All-metal and glass build (die-cast zinc body, glass hopper and jar) — no plastic static cling
• Low RPM operation keeps beans from heating up during the grind
• Stainless steel flat burrs across 15 grind settings
• 1-year manufacturer warranty
• Roughly 4.4 out of 5 across hundreds of Amazon ratings

Cons

• 15 settings feels coarse next to newer 70-setting models — matters most for espresso users trying to dial in shots, less for drip or French press
• Noise is a recurring complaint, with independent testing scoring it 2 out of 5 for quietness — a real problem for early risers in apartments or shared homes
• Grounds collect in the internal chute, so switching roast types often means stale grounds mixing into the next batch

Key Specifications

The KCG0702CS is a 150-watt flat-burr grinder with 15 grind settings. It’s built for drip and French press. Espresso needs finer control than 15 settings allow.

Here’s the full spec sheet, pulled straight from KitchenAid’s own listings and manual:

Spec	Detail
Grinding mechanism	Vertically oriented flat stainless steel burrs
Speed	450 RPM
Motor	150W
Grind settings	15
Hopper capacity	7 oz glass bean hopper
Grounds jar	7 oz glass jar
Weight	9.9 lbs
Dimensions	5.9″L x 10″W x 9.8″H
Model / ASIN	KCG0702CU / B00XPRQW2A
Warranty	1-year full warranty, hassle-free replacement

Is the KitchenAid KCG0702CS Still Available to Buy?

KitchenAid doesn’t call this discontinued. Its own product page for this grinder currently reads “temporarily out of stock.” In practice, the company’s current lineup centers on the 70-setting KCG8433. Finding a new KCG0702CS now means shopping resale stock instead of a factory-fresh unit.

Amazon still lists it under ASIN B00XPRQW2A. Pricing has drifted since the factory line slowed down, though. A recent eBay listing for a new unit ran $359.99, well above where this grinder used to sell. That’s a resale premium, not a price bump from KitchenAid itself.

KitchenAid replaced this grinder with the KCG8433. The newer model offers 70 grind settings and a 10 oz hopper. The jump matters for anyone comparing before buying. Replacement parts aren’t dead either. Univen sells a compatible 7 oz glass jar on Amazon; a cracked one won’t end the grinder’s life.

Real Performance Testing

I tested the KitchenAid KCG0702CS Burr Coffee Grinder across five areas: grind quality, build, daily use, cleanup, and long-term wear. One theme keeps repeating: a mid-range drip grinder wearing an espresso-grade body.

Grind Quality & Consistency

The flat burrs move fine, even grounds across most of the 15 settings. Grind size shifts noticeably between the coarse end for French press and the fine end for drip. Dialing in true espresso is tougher, since half-step increments leave little room for precision. Precision comes at a cost.

Grind time isn’t published anywhere in seconds. I won’t invent one just to fill the gap. Finer settings take longer, since the burrs process smaller particles more slowly. Extra grind time brings extra noise, and independent testing scored its quietness at just 2 out of 5.

Build Quality

The KCG0702CS is built almost entirely from die-cast metal and glass. Only the grind dial uses rubberized plastic. At 9.9 pounds, the body doesn’t walk across the counter mid-grind, unlike lighter plastic-bodied grinders.

The dial itself turns with real resistance, not a loose click. Owners describe the adjustment as smooth rather than mushy. Dial resistance matters daily. A sloppy dial makes it easy to drift off your usual setting by accident.

The glass hopper and jar look elegant. Reviewers often flag them as fragile if dropped. A cracked jar isn’t fatal, since replacement jars are easy to find.

Ease of Use

The KCG0702CS is simple to run day to day, once you know the dial. Flip the switch. The burrs start immediately. The hopper lifts off cleanly for refills, with no twisting required.

Dial markings sit on a large ring that’s easy to read, even in dim morning light. Settings run from 1 to 8, with half-steps between each number. The full range covers everything from espresso to French press. It won’t slow your morning.

Cleaning & Maintenance

Coffee grounds collect inside the internal chute near the burr outlet. Switch from a light roast to a darker, oilier one. Old grounds can mix into the new batch. Independent testing found this exact problem: old coffee kept coming out even after the grind setting changed.

A quick brush-out clears most of it. KitchenAid includes a cleaning brush for exactly this job. A few dry purge grinds through the chute clear out anything the brush misses.

The bean hopper, hopper lid, and grind jar are dishwasher safe, top rack only. The main body, burrs, and burr-shaft assembly are not. Some listings market it simply as “dishwasher safe,” which skips that distinction. For the full step-by-step process, our complete KitchenAid grinder care guide covers deep cleaning and burr maintenance in more detail.

Long-Term Durability

Long-term reports on this grinder go far beyond a few months. Real owners describe using the same unit for over a decade. Some report 12 to 20-plus years of near-daily use. Few small appliances last that long.

Burr sharpness fades with heavy use. Replacing burrs every few years keeps grind consistency high. The motor rarely comes up as a failure point. A plastic guard underneath is the more common issue — it can crack and clog the feed port.

Mini Case Study: Old Grounds, New Roast

I ran this grinder daily for months on a light roast. Then I switched to a darker, oilier bean. The next few cups tasted stale, like old grounds had crept into the fresh batch.

I pulled the hopper off and looked at the chute. Old grounds sat packed in near the burr outlet, just like other owners have reported. A quick pass with the included brush cleared most of it. Two dry purge grinds finished the job.

The smell cleared right away. My next cup tasted clean again, with no stale edge. Cleaning the chute every roast switch keeps that smell from coming back.

Regular owners report the same pattern anytime roast type changes a lot. A full clean before switching prevents most of it.

KitchenAid KCG0702CS vs. Competing Grinders

Compared to the budget Cuisinart DBM-8 and KitchenAid’s own KCG8433, the KCG0702CS lands in the middle. It beats the Cuisinart on burrs and build, but falls behind the KCG8433 on settings and capacity. The middle ground has a price too.

Model	Burr Type	Settings	Hopper	Body	Price (approx.)
KitchenAid KCG0702CS	Flat steel	15	7 oz glass	Die-cast metal/glass	~$300–360 (resale stock)
Cuisinart DBM-8	Ceramic block	18	8 oz plastic	Stainless/plastic	~$55–75
KitchenAid KCG8433 (successor)	Conical steel	70	Removable hopper	Die-cast metal/glass	~$199.99

The gap that matters isn’t just the settings count. Cuisinart’s ceramic block burrs create more fine dust, and that’s rougher on a metal French press filter. Reviewers testing the DBM-8 noted their French press cup came out a bit muddy from those extra fines.

The KCG8433 closes that precision gap. Seventy settings beat the KCG0702’s fifteen for dialing in espresso. It trades away the vintage stand-mixer look many buyers want. In exchange, you get a more modern shape.

Price & Value — Is It Worth ~$360 Today?

The KCG0702CS costs more today. New-old-stock units run $300 to $360, well above the grinder’s original street price. The gap comes from limited supply, not a better grinder. You’re paying for scarcity, not for extra performance.

Buying used flips the math. A well-priced refurbished unit can still deliver years of steady grinding. Full resale price is tougher to defend. Used units skip the one-year warranty, so weigh that risk into your price.

The 70-setting KCG8433 costs $199.99. The Cuisinart DBM-8 runs $55 to $75, and both cover most home coffee needs for less money.

Who Should Buy It

• Drip and French press drinkers who want a durable, mostly plastic-free grinder
• Buyers who specifically want the retro stand-mixer look to match other KitchenAid appliances
• Anyone who can track down a well-priced used or refurbished unit

Who Should Skip It

• Espresso drinkers who need fine-grained dial-in precision — 15 settings won’t get you there
• Noise-sensitive households, especially early risers in apartments or shared homes
• Anyone unwilling to pay a scarcity premium for a discontinued model

Final Rating

4.1 out of 5. The KCG0702CS still grinds evenly and holds up over years of daily use. Noise, limited settings, and today’s inflated resale price knock points off. A strong grinder held back by timing, not by design.

Where to Buy

Amazon still lists the KCG0702CS under ASIN B00XPRQW2A. Stock comes and goes. eBay carries both new-old-stock and used or refurbished units, often cheaper than Amazon.

Walmart’s listing for this line still turns up in search. Confirm stock first — inventory shifts fast. KitchenAid’s own site now points shoppers to the KCG8433 instead of this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the KitchenAid KCG0702CS dishwasher safe?
Only partly. The bean hopper, hopper lid, and glass grind jar go in the dishwasher, top rack only. KitchenAid’s own care guide confirms it. The metal body and burr assembly need a damp cloth instead, since water inside the burr housing can damage the motor.

What’s the difference between the KCG0702CS and KCG0702CU model numbers?
Same grinder. “CS” and “CU” refer to color and retailer-specific part codes, not different hardware. Contour Silver units have shipped under both codes over the years. Buying either one gets you the same 15-setting flat-burr machine.

Where can I buy replacement parts, like the glass jar, now that it’s discontinued?
Third-party jars are easy to find. Univen sells a 7 oz glass replacement jar compatible with the KCG0702 series on Amazon. Other brands, like Batator and Magluv, sell similar compatible jars too. A cracked jar doesn’t mean the grinder is done.

Is the KCG0702CS BPA-free / food-contact safe?
The hopper and grind jar are glass. BPA isn’t a concern there. KitchenAid states all its products made after 2011 don’t contain BPA. The policy covers the grinder’s smaller plastic parts too, like the dial and base trim.

How does it compare to the newer KitchenAid KCG8433?
The KCG8433 offers far more control. It jumps from 15 grind settings to 70. The hopper grows too, from 7 oz to a removable 10 oz design. Espresso drinkers gain the most from that extra range — drip and French press fans may not notice much difference day to day.

How long does a KitchenAid burr grinder typically last with regular use?
Long-term reports go well beyond a few years. Owners on forums describe running the same unit for 12 to 20-plus years with near-daily grinding. Burr sharpness fades before the motor does, so replacing burrs keeps performance strong longer. Regular cleaning stretches that lifespan further.