HeyCafé Coffee Grinders: History, Complete Model Guide & Alternatives

HeyCafé occupies Hemro Group’s value-focused commercial position, serving new cafés and operators who need straightforward grinders. Its current seven-model range covers on-demand espresso, doser espresso, allround grinding, and laboratory or shop work; the legacy catalog is much larger.

Editorial note: Espresso Outlet does not currently sell new HeyCafé grinders. The comparisons below identify similar roles, burr classes, or workflows; they are not claims that the machines are identical. Confirm voltage, duty cycle, hopper clearance, parts, and regional availability before ordering commercial equipment.

Quick comparison: HeyCafé grinders and Espresso Outlet alternatives

HeyCafé brand history

HeyCafé was founded by engineer and coffee enthusiast Ilan Maimon. The company developed grinders for rapidly expanding café markets with an emphasis on practical features, accessible pricing, and scalable manufacturing.

Hemro announced that HeyCafé would become a full group member from 2019, joining Mahlkönig, Ditting, and Anfim. Hemro positions HeyCafé for coffee-shop startups and rising entrepreneurs, with burr and group engineering resources supporting the brand.¹

The range evolved from HC-600, HC-700, HC-880, H123, and Titan platforms toward a focused current portfolio. Buddy modernizes the espresso interface, Jack and H1 cover broad grind ranges, and HC-880 LAB variants retain shop/lab duties.

Current HeyCafé grinder lineup

HeyCafé’s official current collection lists seven grinders. Its separate legacy collection preserves documentation for sixteen older named configurations.

Buddy and Buddy Doser

Buddy provides a 3.5-inch touchscreen, two programmable recipes, manual grinding, stepless adjustment, and an adjustable hands-free portafilter support. Buddy Doser retains a chamber-based workflow for markets where pre-ground portions and traditional dosing remain preferred.

HC-600 2.0 ODG

The current HC-600 2.0 ODG uses 64 mm flat hardened-steel burrs, a cast-aluminum body, four recipes, and a large hopper. Official output is listed around 2.5–3.0 grams per second under specified conditions. Coffee, grind size, voltage, and burr wear change real output.²

Jack and H1

Jack is the current broad-role allround model. H1 replaced H123 in 2020 and uses a compact belt-driven 64 mm system with stepless adjustment and low-retention spout. These models are more appropriate for containers and multi-method work than a dedicated timed espresso grinder.

HC-880 LAB family

HC-880 LAB and LAB S address laboratory, cupping, and shop grinding. They should be compared on burr set, adjustment repeatability, collection method, and dose size rather than grouped with the similarly named HC-600 espresso grinder.

Documented discontinued and legacy HeyCafé grinders

Manufacturer catalogs often count voltage, hopper, burr, finish, and control-panel configurations as separate SKUs. This directory records meaningful named grinder families and operating variants rather than treating every electrical or cosmetic version as a new model.

• AROMA II / V2.
• H5 Home Grinder.
• H123 Allround Grinder.
• HC-600 ODG V1 / V3.
• HC-600 S / T / AD doser variants.
• HC-600 2.0 S / T / AD.
• HC-700 AD.
• HC-880 shop grinder.
• TITAN I ODG and TITAN I ODG V3.
• TITAN I S and TITAN I S / T / AD.
• TITAN II ODG and TITAN II ODG V1.
• TITAN II 2.0 S / T / AD.
• TITAN II S / T / AD.
• HC-598 and HC-606 built-in component grinders.

How the closest Espresso Outlet alternatives differ

For 64 mm on-demand espresso, Fiorenzato F64 Evo Pro and Mazzer Super Jolly V Pro are useful comparisons to HC-600 and Buddy. They differ in interface, burrs, price, cooling, and service network.

PK100 is a more premium, larger-burr comparison for Jack, H1, and lab/shop workflows. Compak E8 OD LLS addresses the high-output espresso role once associated with large Titan configurations.

Commercial sizing checklist

1. Peak volume: size for the busiest 15–30 minutes, not the daily average. Include the second grinder used for decaf or guest coffee.
2. Dosing system: choose manual doser, timed on-demand, or grind by weight intentionally; each changes speed, training, and waste.
3. Burr and motor: compare geometry, diameter, speed, cooling, and rated duty rather than treating burr diameter as a complete performance score.
4. Installation: check exact voltage, amperage, plug, total height with hopper, counter depth, and portafilter or bag clearance.
5. Ownership: verify burr life, cleaning access, replacement electronics, local service, warranty, and the cost of downtime.

HeyCafé grinder FAQs

Who owns HeyCafé?

HeyCafé is part of Hemro Group with Mahlkönig, Ditting, and Anfim.

What replaced HeyCafé H123?

HeyCafé announced H1 as the H123 replacement in 2020.

Is HC-600 2.0 ODG a doser grinder?

No. ODG identifies the on-demand version. Separate S/T/AD legacy configurations use traditional dispensing mechanisms.

Is Buddy a home grinder?

Buddy is positioned as a professional espresso grinder, not a compact consumer appliance.

Does Espresso Outlet sell HeyCafé?

No regular new HeyCafé grinder line is currently carried.

Final perspective

HeyCafé is most compelling when a café needs clear commercial roles without premium-brand pricing. Buddy and HC-600 handle espresso, Jack and H1 cover broader work, and HC-880 LAB serves shop or sensory tasks.

Explore Espresso Outlet’s commercial coffee grinders, home coffee grinders, or contact us with expected drinks per hour, coffees offered, dosing method, counter space, voltage, and budget.

Sources and further reading

1. HeyCafé current grinder portfolio.
2. HC-600 2.0 ODG official page.
3. HeyCafé legacy grinder archive.
4. HeyCafé joins Hemro Group, 2018.
5. H1 replaces H123, 2020.
6. Hemro brand overview.

Last reviewed for model availability and specifications in September 2026. Regional catalogs can differ.