Eureka Atom

Description

Eureka Atom Overview

The Eureka Atom is a step up in size and power from the Eureka Mignon. Like its smaller sibling it is stepless, and its easy-grip knob moves between fine and coarse grinds in a turn or two. It is built for home espresso fans who want programmable single and double shots at the press of a button.

Programming is deliberately uncomplicated. There is no menu: you select a shot and press plus or minus to adjust the time in 1/10th of a second steps. Manual grinding is still available whenever you want it, and the finish can be white, black or chrome. Eureka’s range also includes the Zenith for people who need more power and capacity, and the smaller Mignon for those short on space. The Atom sits between them for home espresso, with extra-fluffy grounds that spread evenly across the middle of the portafilter.

Key Features

• A 450 watt motor drives 60mm burrs and grinds quietly
• Single and double shot buttons with plus and minus adjustment, no menu to navigate
• The grind setting is made with the bottom burr, which stays locked in place, so the burrs can be lifted out for cleaning without recalibrating
• The portafilter catch adjusts to fit any portafilter and lifts off so the included grounds container can slide into place
• Fluffy grounds land evenly in the middle of the portafilter with little spillage
• Available in white, black or chrome

Who It’s For

The Atom suits home espresso drinkers who want something quicker and more powerful than the Mignon. Swapping between the portafilter catch and the grounds container is fine occasionally but less convenient every day, so it works well as a dedicated espresso grinder.

Specifications

• Burrs: 60mm
• Motor: 450 watt
• Grind adjustment: Stepless
• Dosing: Programmable single and double shot in 1/10 second steps, plus manual
• Finishes: White, black, chrome
• Included: Grounds container, adjustable portafilter catch
• Use: Home espresso, with manual grinding also available

Frequently asked questions

What burrs and motor does the Eureka Atom have?

The Eureka Atom drives 60mm burrs with a 450 watt motor and grinds quietly, according to the listing. It does not state the burr geometry. The Atom is a step up in size and power from the Eureka Mignon.

How is the Atom programmed for single and double shots?

There is no menu. You select the single or double shot button and press plus or minus to adjust the time in 1/10th of a second steps. Manual grinding is still available whenever you want it.

Can you clean the Eureka Atom burrs without losing the grind setting?

Yes. The grind setting is made with the bottom burr, which stays locked in place, so the burrs can be lifted out for cleaning without recalibrating. Adjustment is stepless, and the easy-grip knob moves between fine and coarse in a turn or two.

Does the Atom fit any portafilter?

The portafilter catch adjusts to fit any portafilter and lifts off so the included grounds container can slide into place. The listing notes that swapping between the two is fine occasionally but less convenient every day.

Who is the Eureka Atom suited to?

It suits home espresso drinkers who want something quicker and more powerful than the Mignon, and it works well as a dedicated espresso grinder. It comes in white, black or chrome.

Buying advice: read our guide to how to choose an espresso grinder, or browse all espresso grinders.