Overall Rating
8.1, Based on 42 Reviews
Avg Price
$400.00
Manufacturer
Breville (Chinese origin)
Machine Type
Dual use boiler, froth aider, pressurized filter baskets, espresso machine
Colors
Stainless Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Dual Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Dual-use brass boiler equipped espresso machine with die-cast body, froth aider, automatic functions, including hot water and preinfusion. Also marketed by Solis and other companies.
Randy Wilson
06.09.2009
Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: Breville 800 class
Bottom Line: Yes you can make a slightly better cup with a fancy machine but in terms of bang for buck this one takes some beating.
Peter Johnson (quality: 6.3)
05.30.2009
Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: Breville 88 class
Bottom Line: Great coffee, superb value. A1 recommended machine
Cleo Henry (quality: 7.3)
05.30.2009
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: If you love cappucinos and lattes for not a lot of cash, this is the machine for you.
Dario Cairoli
04.12.2009
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Good solid machine that makes decent shots and is easy to learn on and easy to clean plus looks great on top of counter.
Jesse Andreasen (quality: 8.0)
03.12.2009
Rating: 5.8
Product Reviewed: 800EXSL
Bottom Line: Good quality on the exterior...if only this quality and choice of parts sunk into the interior.
Davin Gegolick
03.07.2009
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Looks great but takes time getting used to
Ginbot G (quality: 7.7)
02.27.2009
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Breville Espresso Maker
Bottom Line: Well-built. Delivers adequate, but not great espresso. Good all-around for price range. If perfection is a must, go elsewhere.
Cathy Schaefer (quality: 1.5)
02.17.2009
Rating: 3.6
Product Reviewed: Breville ESXL
Bottom Line: Never again
Don Ferron (quality: 3.3)
02.03.2009
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: Breville Die-cast 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Caffeine never tasted better!
TONI DELOZIER (quality: 4.8)
12.28.2008
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: BREVILLE 800ESXL
Bottom Line: remember to read a 3 minute page in your manuel about grind and packing your shots and you will be in coffee heaven with zero problems. GREAT MACHINE
Johnny Askew (quality: 2.0)
12.15.2008
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: The grind will determine whether you love or hate this machine. That simple.....
Gavin Olds (quality: 7.7)
12.08.2008
Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: Breveille 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Really enjoy the Breville 800ESXL, needs a modifaction and a courser grind but would recommend to anyone.
Phil Braido (quality: 4.5)
10.18.2008
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Great Machine for the money and great consumer support
Johann Ramirez (quality: 8.0)
10.09.2008
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Die Cast Espresso Machine
Bottom Line: Great looking machine, works adequately, and was purchased at an unbeatable price!
BRANDON DIELEUTERIO (quality: 4.0)
09.16.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Breville 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: Great shots for the $$$
William Matthews (quality: 0.5)
05.25.2008
Rating: 4.2
Product Reviewed: 800
Bottom Line: All form, no function
Wendy Steedman (quality: 1.3)
01.19.2008
Rating: 5.2
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Not worth the $$$
Alex Gutierrez (quality: 7.0)
01.15.2008
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: DIE CAST 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Good, impressive machine - good price. Still perfecting the shots from it.
Michael Woo (quality: 3.7)
01.05.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Great value expresso / cappuccino machine
Ben Moore (quality: 9.0)
12.31.2007
Rating: 5.8
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: This machine really looks and feels like a quality piece of equipment. This is why I'm so sad that it hasn't lived up to my expectations.
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