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.
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.
Paul Grootendorst (quality: 3.0) 12.09.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: One week in and no regrets
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
Maria Matthias (quality: 4.0) 11.22.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Super tasting coffee for novices- sturdy and functional.
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!!!
Frederick Karayan (quality: 7.0) 09.13.2007 Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: This is a very nice machine, very heavy and solid. Beautifully designed. I can't think of a better machine for a novice.
Jon Kulpa (quality: 8.0) 09.13.2007 Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Better than some machines in the price range, but as a favor to yourself, you can and should find someting even better.
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.
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
Pat D'Arcy (quality: 9.5) 08.20.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Pressurized PF Basket Base Removed With Lathe - YIPPEE!
Jamie Schmidt (quality: 6.0) 07.17.2007 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Well worth $400. Excellent beginner to intermediate machine.
Kevin Baxter (quality: 5.0) 06.12.2007 Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: The sleek, the sexy, the Breville 800
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.
A B (quality: 6.0) 01.13.2007 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Finally Happy
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.
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!
Elias Amador (quality: 6.4) 12.08.2006 Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: It looks great on the outside, and it might satisfy people who drink mostly milk drinks, but it doesn't have what it takes to make real espresso.
Sophie Myers (quality: 3.0) 12.07.2006 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Love it!
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