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.
Jamie Schmidt (quality: 6.0)
07.17.2007
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Well worth $400. Excellent beginner to intermediate machine.
Joe Can (quality: 6.0)
04.08.2010
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso 800ESXL
Bottom Line: NEW BOTTOM LINE after 6 months: Look for a better machine and pay a little more...
A B (quality: 6.0)
01.13.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Finally Happy
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
Marc Lajoie (quality: 5.3)
10.28.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: If you want to make a nice cappucino or latte in the morning with a reasonably priced machine, this one is for you.
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 Sweeney (quality: 5.0)
12.08.2010
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: 800 SXL
Bottom Line: Great low end machine. Yeah I know it's Chinese, but soon everything else will be too.
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!!!
Lionel Goodfield (quality: 5.0)
06.04.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Unless you're willing to spend the $$$ for a Rancilio Silvia & Rocky combo, this is the way to go.
David Bauer (quality: 5.0)
02.12.2007
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Exceeded all Expectations: Full Battle Tank Design, with the performance of a Porsche at the price of a Yugo.
Kevin Baxter (quality: 5.0)
06.12.2007
Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: The sleek, the sexy, the Breville 800
TONI DELOZIER (quality: 4.8)
12.28.2008
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: BREVILLE 800ESXL
Bottom Line: remember to read a 3 minute page in your manuel about grind and packing your shots and you will be in coffee heaven with zero problems. GREAT MACHINE
Emily Burns (quality: 4.5)
08.22.2007
Rating: 6.6
Product Reviewed: 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: Looks AREN'T everything, especially when it comes to espresso makers
Phil Braido (quality: 4.5)
10.18.2008
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Great Machine for the money and great consumer support
Kelvin Wong (quality: 4.0)
08.15.2009
Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: A little modification to the system (~$30) makes wonderful shots.
BRANDON DIELEUTERIO (quality: 4.0)
09.16.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Breville 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: Great shots for the $$$
Maria Matthias (quality: 4.0)
11.22.2007
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Super tasting coffee for novices- sturdy and functional.
William Matthews (quality: 3.7)
05.25.2008
Rating: 4.2
Product Reviewed: 800
Bottom Line: All form, no function
Michael Woo (quality: 3.7)
01.05.2008
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Great value expresso / cappuccino 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.
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