Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 65 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.
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.
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 -
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!
William Matthews (quality: 3.7) 05.25.2008 Rating: 4.2
Product Reviewed: 800
Bottom Line: All form, no function
WholeLatte Roast (quality: 6.3) 10.27.2006 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Beautiful-Solid-Friendly- Excellent for Cappas, not good for Golden Rule Espresso.
Wendy Steedman (quality: 3.5) 01.19.2008 Rating: 5.2
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Not worth the $$$
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
Ted Sexauer (quality: 3.5) 09.12.2007 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: I will miss this and I don't know what to replace it with, but when the machine lasts 5 weeks and the manufacturer seems to be in hiding, it's a no go.
Steve Lathan (quality: 5.0) 11.15.2007 Rating: 2.0
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Pressurized porta filters dont make espresso. Goodbye Breville hello Gaggia!!!
Steve Koellhoffer (quality: 10.0) 02.22.2011 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Good starter machine available at local big box stores, but poor value
Steve Gazay 09.15.2009 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: I really enjoy drinking the coffee once I get it to my liking. Better than a cheapo machine. Not as good as a $1,000. one.
Sophie Myers (quality: 3.0) 12.07.2006 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Love it!
Shawn Greene 09.10.2011 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Well built sturdy machine that performs beyond my expectations.
Ross Devitt 05.17.2013 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Breville ES800
Bottom Line: Buying new, I would buy something better, but yes, I would buy a Breville based on my discoveries. Especially if it was a boiler model not another theromoblock.
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.
Randall T (quality: 8.0) 11.25.2007 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: aesthetically pleasing and sturdy design produces shots that will please most any coffee drinker given that you make two minor adjustments
R Dhamer 02.06.2013 Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Breville 800esxl will produce a shining example of espresso to match it stainless steel machine with a few added shot making techniques.
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
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
Paul Grootendorst (quality: 3.0) 12.09.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: One week in and no regrets
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