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pmdesherb
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Joined: 22 Oct 2009
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Location: Sherbrooke
Expertise: I like coffee

Espresso: Breville Cafe Roma
Grinder: Baratza Vistuoso
Roaster: Yes but not anymore

Posted Sat Mar 10, 2012, 2:00pm Subject: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

Breville, not a brand really love here. But they do have appealing products. I owned a Cafe Roma that cost me 80$ (was in red plastic) that i sold, and now using another Cafe Roma in stainless (the girlfriend machine). I am looking for a new espresso machine since i will be without one in a near future. Lately the Cafe Roma is showing his age (been used quit a lot). What do i know about espresso? Not much if i compare myself to others on this site. I did roast my beans in the past with a Freshroast and a Caffe Rosto. Not anymore. I also have a Baratza Virtuoso grinder but lately i have been buying those bricks of sealed coffee, grinded for espresso (or that what it says). Sometime, i did espresso with a GSI camping espresso maker and it does a pretty good job. My point on saying all that is that, from my experience, whatever the equipment you use, the quality of the espresso you try to produce vary a lot. Sure i haven't tried well known espresso machine but i can not afford to spend a 1000$ or more on one. And i am skeptic about the difference you get in the taste of the shots with the price difference. But again, what do i know..... So my choice these days are the Breville BES830XL that you can get at Costco for 300$ plus taxes (canadian $ that is). And with Costco, the option of returning if i am not satisfied. There is also the Gaggia Classic (550 at green beanery) that caught my eyes. I also was thinking about super auto but after lots of reading see that you get better shots with semi-auto, cost less and there is the ritual of making the shots. There is also the aftermarket but i find it too risky. So i am pretty sure i will try the BES830XL, if not happy return it. And then maybe i would go for a Gaggia. If anyone has experience with this model it would be nice to read what they have to say about it. Thanks. Paul

Posted Sat Mar 24, 2012, 1:13pm Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

I finally bought a Breville BES830XL. I got 2 that were DOA and the third was good. 300$ at Costco. With tax, 350$cdn. So far i am satisfied. Results are good. And i am just using Lavazza Rossa ground coffee. Can't wait to get to my place and use my Baratza Virtuso grinder. With the BES830XL, i got single and double wall filters, a 51mm portafilter. No good tamper with it so i ordered a Rosewood Tamper 51mm from espressotec for 47$. I would have prefer a Gaggia Classic but it would have cost me 650$cdn. In France, the BES830XL cost around 650$cdn and the Gaggia Classic 400$. What to think when we say "you get what you pay for" ? I'll come back with my impression using better coffee.

Miko_Z
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Joined: 26 Mar 2012
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Location: Hamilton, ON
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Posted Mon Mar 26, 2012, 6:54am Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

Our daughter has had a Breville BES830XL for almost two years now and it produces a better espresso than our Saeco Incanto Rapid Steam which was more than twice the price and thats been in for service more times than I can remember. I've checked Costco locations around our area (Hamilton, ON) and none of the warehouses have any stock or even knowledge of the BES830XL. At which Costco locations in Quebec is this unit available?

Posted Mon Mar 26, 2012, 7:51am Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

I know for sure in Gatineau and Sherbrooke. But if you ask they can check in their database wich locations as some in stock.

Posted Mon Mar 26, 2012, 8:27am Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

Just did myself an espresso with the single wall, single shot filter. Turned the machine on. Waited around 1 minute, until the machine tells me it is ready. Did a one shot of water to heat up the pf. Poured hot water in my glass (this machine give hot water). Put the pf in place with cheap coffee. And go for the drink. All that in a matter on 5 minutes. And the result was very good. Again, so far i am very satisfied with this machine.

Miko_Z
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Joined: 26 Mar 2012
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Location: Hamilton, ON
Expertise: I love coffee

Posted Mon Mar 26, 2012, 7:13pm Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

Thanks for the info. I spoke with my sister in Ottawa and she'd going to pick one up for me from the Gatineau location.

Posted Tue Mar 27, 2012, 12:20am
Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

And if you are not satisfied with it, you can return it in your Costco in Hamiltion...

Miko_Z Said:

Thanks for the info. I spoke with my sister in Ottawa and she'd going to pick one up for me from the Gatineau location.

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dzitt
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Joined: 13 Mar 2012
Posts: 47
Location: Montreal, Canada
Expertise: I love coffee

Espresso: Avanti Capri
Grinder: Breville BCG450XL

Posted Tue Mar 27, 2012, 5:39am Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

Was going to buy the BES830XL to replace my Cafe Roma, but instead, I'll probably go for the Avanti Capri available à 399$ at Espresso Mali in Montreal. Pretty sure I'll have a good machine for the price. Grinder will be the next pruchase, since the Breville BCG450XL I own doesn't seems to be recommanded for that type of espresso machine... dzitt

Posted Tue Mar 27, 2012, 5:56am Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

Click Here (montreal.kijiji.ca) One there for 260$

Posted Tue Mar 27, 2012, 5:59am Subject: Re: Breville BES830XL opinions seek

There is one (an Aventi) on kijiji (Montreal) for 260$.... At 400$, i would go for a Gaggia (espresso color for 350 or baby black for 450)

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