Overall Rating
9.1, Based on 16 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Wega
Machine Type
semi-auto, auto, light commercial, heat exchanger, large boiler
Colors
Black and Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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The Wega Mini is a light-commercial use heat exchanger machine with an e61 grouphead. Some models have a rotary pump.
Sonny Hadden (quality: 1.4)
04.19.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: dont mess around this will be your last machine
Shai Herzog (quality: 4.5)
08.25.2005
Rating: 3.4
Product Reviewed: MiniNova
Bottom Line: Don't buy this elephant - it is big and impressive looking, but it doesn't perform.
Sergio Kusevitzky (quality: 5.7)
01.02.2001
Rating: 10.0
Product Reviewed: Wega MiniNova
Bottom Line: The Silvia was for me a great step versus the Krups Novo. The MiniWega is a huge step in CONSISTENCY and steam power. A great machine... till now!
Robert Shupp (quality: 7.9)
06.07.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Heavy duty professional machine that is definitely worth considering.
Richard Teats (quality: 4.5)
08.06.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If you want the best don't settle for anything less. A truly well rounded machine in all aspects. Unfaultable.
Richard Teats (quality: 6.6)
06.05.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: 2 years later, still as strong as day, no questions about buying again!
Randy Rostie (quality: 4.5)
05.12.2003
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This is the best espresso machine you can buy for the home short of buying a fully commercial machine for several times as much.
Paul Hees (quality: 5.2)
05.25.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Puts pro features in a stainless, home-scale chassis. Substantial & well-appointed, even in class. For the first time, I feel I have my last machine.
Neil Rosen (quality: 2.2)
12.10.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I think I bought the right one after shopping for three months.
Mike Buettner (quality: 5.6)
10.11.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: This is a great machine. If you believe that good tools are worth the money, this is a machine for you.
Gregory Fierro (quality: 7.5)
03.25.2003
Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: Mininova
Bottom Line: Serious, well made machine for coffee lovers, posers need not apply....
Gary Dahl (quality: 8.0)
02.23.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: The Mininova is the only machine I know of offering a rotary pump and this many commercial-quality features at this moderate a price.
Francis Vaughan (quality: 8.0)
10.13.2004
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: MiniNova Rotary
Bottom Line: Fully plumbed, rotary pump, E-61, very fine coffee - this machine is unbeatable value and perfect for an office.
Daniel Dohan (quality: 7.3)
02.20.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The Mininova doesn't disappoint -- pulls fine shots easily and consistently.
Chris Nahm (quality: 4.2)
11.11.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A great machine to last many years. Highly recommended.
Bruce Coker (quality: 8.7)
11.27.2006
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Mininova semi-auto vibe
Bottom Line: A commercial quality heavyweight machine that will allow your barista skills to shine if used properly.
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