Where to grind coffee beans for free?

Generally it calls for just-a-bit finer than drip coffee grind for best results. p.s. if you are going to buy a grinder, and you should, dont buy a cheapie blade grinder that gives you half-dust half-ground, buy an entry level burr grinder for ~$75. read more

Grind coffee finely for espresso. Professional espresso machines, home espresso makers, and stovetop espresso pots all require finely ground coffee for the best results. Finely ground coffee has a similar consistency to table salt. Without a grinder, you can achieve a fine grind by grinding beans with a pestle and mortar or a rolling pin. read more

If you have a local coffee shop, talk to the barista (over the latte' you just bought) and ask if he/she will grind your beans for you. I've heard even the mighty Starbucks will grind your beans for you if you ask nicely enough. If you want to do it yourself, you need to find a way to get the beans down to grinds. Some ideas: Mortar and pestle. read more