Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 77 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.
A. Hauser (quality: 5.5)
11.04.2001
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Good first step for a person who wants to start on a pump based machine, if you find it cheap enough.
Al Raden (quality: 6.0)
11.21.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great product for producing quality espresso
Alex DiCicco
02.19.2011
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: It's called the 'Classic' and been around for decades for a reason, It's a great espresso machine that can suit your espresso needs for years to come.
Andreas Waschbuesch (quality: 1.0)
01.17.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Tomorrow never dies (even if itīs Monday morning...)
Andrew Wright (quality: 4.3)
10.14.2005
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Great first machine - but if you love coffee you will upgrade.
Bert Kenward (quality: 6.8)
02.20.2002
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Produces good espresso at a good price - much cheaper than Silvia in EU.
Bob Miller (quality: 6.0)
06.10.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A fantastic first machine, lasted eight years and still running strong!
Bob Pasternak (quality: 3.0)
02.12.2011
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: I tried and tried. But I never pulled a good shot with this machine. Stick with vendors with a liberal return policy.
Brian Hamada (quality: 1.0)
10.14.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: More then sufficient for a serious first time buyer looking for a quality espresso machine. Highly recommended!
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.
Connor McClellan
05.12.2013
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great introductory machine that can make good espresso if a few adjustments are made
Connos (quality: 6.0)
05.29.2001
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Nice machine, but descale every 2 months!
Damian Copeland (quality: 4.0)
10.31.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Hard to beat for the price.
Dan (quality: 1.0)
10.11.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great looking and built well. First cup for this newbie was wonderful.
Dan Hyman (quality: 7.5)
01.28.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: My rating of this machine is that it has them all beat hands down in the $500 and under price range. I have used other machines in this price range, but none were built with the quality materials or excellence of design of the Classic
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
Daniel (quality: 5.0)
03.16.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you're serious, it's really worth the $!
Danielle Stook (quality: 6.8)
04.10.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great machine: looks good, tastes good, and is easy to use
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.
David (quality: 2.0)
01.27.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine, buy it with confidence
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