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.
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.
Rach Bastos 11.12.2010 Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: Absolutely hate it, very disappointed. Get upset every morning.
Jan Nienaber 07.01.2009 Rating: 3.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic first Espresso machine!
F Paradis 03.14.2011 Rating: 3.6
Bottom Line: HEATER ELEMENT PROBLEM
K Bravo 08.24.2008 Rating: 4.0
Bottom Line: Cant froth the milk, not great steamer. save your money..
Kathryn J (quality: 3.0) 01.29.2012 Rating: 4.0
Bottom Line: Pass if you want quality steamed milk drinks.
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.
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.
Paul Crane 01.27.2007 Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: Good expresso machine for the price, a good starter unit
Roch Tourigny (quality: 4.0) 08.29.2006 Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: save a bit more and buy something else
Marcy Pate (quality: 3.5) 03.11.2008 Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Disappointed, but hopeful
Airwon Ojay (quality: 8.0) 10.09.2007 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Works well when it is not a Cassé Roma.
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
Chris Butcher 03.20.2011 Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Great first machine, definitely buy secondhand, makes a nice coffee
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.
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.
Don Don (quality: 1.0) 01.20.2008 Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Good Mid priced machine.
David Batley (quality: 5.0) 01.21.2008 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: A great way to start.
Dustin Martin 12.13.2009 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good practical starter machine for someone who likes milk drinks.
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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