Overall Rating
8.1, Based on 70 Reviews
Avg Price
$449.00
Manufacturer
Gaggia
Machine Type
pump, single boiler, reservoir, 3 way solenoid, semi auto, espresso machine
Colors
White, Black, Steel, Others
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
Yes
QuickShot
No
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The Gaggia Classic is one of the oldest continually available espresso machines for consumers on the market today.
Simon Weatherley
11.21.2009
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great home espresso machine, well built with good support/spares. A few shortcomings but overall a good compromise.
Ray Valiani
11.07.2009
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine if it is PID'd.
Jason Walters
09.16.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: 40 Years of Success for a Reason!
Johann Schweizer (quality: 1.0)
07.23.2009
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: good machine, works well, but very poor finish
Tim Lake (quality: 8.5)
06.28.2009
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: For little outlay a great machine for learning on that will make great espresso, but not if you make more than two doubles in the morning and need lots of milk.
Dave Edwards
04.05.2009
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Good solid machine that makes great coffee and will last for ever at a justifiable price.
Tommy Bolin (quality: 5.0)
03.10.2009
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Built to last...Built to please
Roman Rakus (quality: 7.0)
02.26.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Reliable, exceptional and a pleaure to own and use.
John Dodson (quality: 7.3)
02.03.2008
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Good machine, easy to use, which makes excellent espresso, even for a beginner.
Peter Chenoweth (quality: 8.0)
12.13.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic espresso, great machine. Just love it.
John Anderson (quality: 8.6)
11.27.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A well built, solid machine that will help you to produce excellent shots and steamed drinks, consistently and repeatably.
Jim O'Flaherty (quality: 6.0)
11.27.2007
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: If you're a Noob, seriously consider it. If you know what you're doing and looking for a budget machine as an alternate or one for the office, get it.
Peter Buchta (quality: 8.0)
11.25.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Durability and consistent quality shots.
Paul Abbott (quality: 5.0)
11.02.2007
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Good espresso - bad foam.
Fazi Z (quality: 5.7)
08.29.2007
Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: Works well.
Grant Hoffman (quality: 6.3)
05.16.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great shots, great look, great price for what you get in return
Steve Calcutt (quality: 6.5)
05.10.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A timeless looking machine that produces great espresso shots and doesn't take up too much space
John Anderson (quality: 7.0)
03.25.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Best quality/price ratio !
Dan Pohl (quality: 8.0)
01.28.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: High Quality Italian style espresso drinks and much easier to use than the Silvia
Brian Mckenna (quality: 6.5)
12.11.2006
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: highly capable of producing very very good espresso. pretty darn durable and long-lasting for the most part.
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