Overall Rating
7.2, Based on 40 Reviews
Avg Price
$249.00
Manufacturer
Breville
Machine Type
Thermal block, vibe pump, crema enhancer, froth enhancer, consumer espresso
Colors
Stainless Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Thermoblock
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Consumer espresso machine featuring a thermal block, vibe pump, crema enhancer and froth enhancer devices.
Airwon Ojay (quality: 8.0) 10.09.2007 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Works well when it is not a Cassé Roma.
Amy Aranda 09.04.2006 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great machine for a beginner; good looking, good quality, simple, reliable, and makes tasty coffee treats.
Annette Roper (quality: 3.8) 07.31.2006 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Performs well for the price, but the coffee produced is watery and not strong enough for my liking.
Ben Egger (quality: 10.0) 09.25.2010 Rating: 4.8
Bottom Line: Cheap price tag. Still works after 2 years. With minimal/cheap upgrades it is possible to make 2 drinkable capacinos with this machine.
Björn Kasper (quality: 6.5) 12.26.2008 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Excellent machine, steam wand has been redesigned and the picture should be updated to reflect it.
Carla Martin 01.24.2012 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great looking machine, excellent taste, easy to use and easy to clean
Charles Gauthier (quality: 10.0) 04.21.2013 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Like all sub 500 machines the Roma was designed to attract uneducated buyers. But if you pair it with real accessories it is a fair quality first machine. Makes a great component in a $500 system... till you upgrade.
Charles Newman 12.01.2009 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: great deal, if your not a pro this will do the trick for nominal cash
Chris Butcher 03.20.2011 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Great first machine, definitely buy secondhand, makes a nice coffee
D Snyder (quality: 3.0) 03.14.2008 Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: I don't want to see another espresso machine for a long long time. I'm sticking to my trusty french press.
Dave Bunten 07.02.2007 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I would buy again.
David Batley (quality: 5.0) 01.21.2008 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A great way to start.
Dean W (quality: 8.3) 07.03.2008 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great first machine!
Dennis O'Brien (quality: 4.7) 07.14.2006 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for a medium-coffee-geek who just wants to build a great latte in the morning.
Don Don (quality: 1.0) 01.20.2008 Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Good Mid priced machine.
Don Ferron (quality: 9.0) 07.23.2008 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Time will have the final say, but first impression - can't go wrong with the Cafe Roma!
Dustin Martin 12.13.2009 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good practical starter machine for someone who likes milk drinks.
F Paradis 03.14.2011 Rating: 3.6
Bottom Line: HEATER ELEMENT PROBLEM
Gabor H 01.26.2011 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Simple and works well.
Jan Nienaber 07.01.2009 Rating: 3.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic first Espresso machine!
Jason Mickin (quality: 3.0) 03.16.2007 Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: You can work with it, but there is a better strategy to getting into espresso (grinder and fresh beans) and for a couple hundred more you can get a much better machine.
Jason Smith (quality: 5.3) 10.31.2006 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: This is a good machine for the casual user but should be overlooked if you want a great espresso.
Jean Cayer (quality: 4.0) 03.14.2012 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great first timer machine. I make at least 4 double shots / day. Plus I bring the machine in every party that I'm invited and make coffee for the gang :). So far so good... (1 year plus)
Jeff H 12.01.2009 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Best below $200 dollar pressurized filter machine
Jennifer G (quality: 5.0) 05.04.2008 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Sleek and stylish, this baby performs like a dream while not taking your paycheck for a ride.
K Bravo 08.24.2008 Rating: 4.0
Bottom Line: Cant froth the milk, not great steamer. save your money..
Kaffe Ton 06.01.2008 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: With Tips and Mods will beat most Krups/Delonghi type models. Good entry level machine/Value for the Money
Kathryn J (quality: 3.0) 01.29.2012 Rating: 4.0
Bottom Line: Pass if you want quality steamed milk drinks.
Kerry Phillips (quality: 3.3) 07.16.2006 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: If you are a newcomer and want a machine thats easy to use and in the mid range of consumer brewers, this is a good product.
Larry Keyes (quality: 4.0) 10.11.2009 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: For under $300 you cannot find a better Espressor maker - no brag, just fact.
Marc Tischler (quality: 8.5) 07.26.2007 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This has been a great starter machine for me at a great price. Goodbye Starbucks.
Marcy Pate (quality: 3.5) 03.11.2008 Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Disappointed, but hopeful
Monkey King (quality: 3.0) 03.14.2010 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: At this price, unbeatable. Has been my dependable every day workhorse for years
Paul Crane 01.27.2007 Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: Good expresso machine for the price, a good starter unit
Rach Bastos 11.12.2010 Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: Absolutely hate it, very disappointed. Get upset every morning.
Roch Tourigny (quality: 4.0) 08.29.2006 Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: save a bit more and buy something else
Sean Sweet (quality: 8.3) 09.18.2007 Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Minimal fuss/expertise results in truly great shots and lattes. Tip: froth your milk before pulling shot.
Stephen Rees (quality: 7.7) 07.26.2007 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: My second espresso machine. This one lasted six months
Tiara Soares (quality: 3.0) 03.07.2008 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine for beginners! Easy to use and produces tasty shots!
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