Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 64 Reviews
Avg Price
$499.00
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.
Patrick McCormick (quality: 7.0)
12.26.2006
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: You'll be delighted with the heft, design, performance and consistent results of this machine.
David Bauer (quality: 5.0)
02.12.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Exceeded all Expectations: Full Battle Tank Design, with the performance of a Porsche at the price of a Yugo.
Yves Paradis (quality: 6.1)
10.20.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: An incredibly well made die cast machine using a thermoblock system, making a excellent tasting coffee and easy to use -
Peter Johnson (quality: 5.2)
05.30.2009
Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: Breville 88 class
Bottom Line: Great coffee, superb value. A1 recommended machine
Kevin Baxter (quality: 5.0)
06.12.2007
Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: The sleek, the sexy, the Breville 800
Don Ferron (quality: 3.3)
02.03.2009
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: Breville Die-cast 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Caffeine never tasted better!
Hammer Tennesix (quality: 3.0)
11.20.2009
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Works very well, is sensitive to grind; Can't anyone else see how to add water?!?
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
Lionel Goodfield (quality: 5.0)
06.04.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Unless you're willing to spend the $$$ for a Rancilio Silvia & Rocky combo, this is the way to go.
TONI DELOZIER (quality: 4.8)
12.28.2008
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: BREVILLE 800ESXL
Bottom Line: remember to read a 3 minute page in your manuel about grind and packing your shots and you will be in coffee heaven with zero problems. GREAT MACHINE
Kelvin Wong (quality: 4.0)
08.15.2009
Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: A little modification to the system (~$30) makes wonderful shots.
Carl Strode (quality: 5.8)
12.05.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Don't believe the nay-sayers. Unless you are a Barista extraordinaire, this is a great way for a clod like me to cook up some espresso at home
Randy Wilson
06.09.2009
Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: Breville 800 class
Bottom Line: Yes you can make a slightly better cup with a fancy machine but in terms of bang for buck this one takes some beating.
Johnny Askew (quality: 2.0)
12.15.2008
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: The grind will determine whether you love or hate this machine. That simple.....
M G
01.12.2011
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: espresso 800esxl
Bottom Line: Love this machine! Great value, well-made, easy to use, consistent production, attractive brushed stainless finish - buy this machine (and a burr grinder)!!
Yossi Barkley (quality: 7.0)
12.24.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: For $400, it beats the $3,300 Jura Z5 we used to own, hands down!
Michael Woo (quality: 3.7)
01.05.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Great value expresso / cappuccino machine
BRANDON DIELEUTERIO (quality: 4.0)
09.16.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Breville 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: Great shots for the $$$
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.
Zach Easton (quality: 1.5)
01.15.2010
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: die-cast
Bottom Line: Good Machine. Wish I did my homework, but is great for how I am using it.
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