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.
Ray Valiani
11.07.2009
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine if it is PID'd.
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.
J M
09.16.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: 40 Years of Success for a Reason!
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.
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.
Connor McClellan
05.12.2013
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great introductory machine that can make good espresso if a few adjustments are made
David Lane
07.27.2011
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Thrilled with this home machine as a practice for the real thing when I open my cafe!
Dan (quality: 1.0)
10.11.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great looking and built well. First cup for this newbie was wonderful.
Andreas Waschbuesch (quality: 1.0)
01.17.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Tomorrow never dies (even if itīs Monday morning...)
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!
Johann Schweizer (quality: 1.0)
07.23.2009
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: good machine, works well, but very poor finish
David (quality: 2.0)
01.27.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine, buy it with confidence
Michael Le (quality: 2.0)
10.18.2003
Rating: 4.8
Bottom Line: After 3 1/2 years usage, it starts rusted -DO NOT BUY this model
Lev Zabarsky (quality: 2.0)
06.02.2011
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: I recomend it. Next time though will buy Ranchillo
Irene Kozak (quality: 2.5)
11.05.2001
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Will never buy another Gaggia, I thought it had a good reputation but I am certainly disappointed
Jennie Star (quality: 2.8)
12.26.2011
Rating: 0.6
Bottom Line: sorry i bought it from aabree. old looking machine
Dredg (quality: 3.0)
09.10.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: If you purchase one machine to provide great espresso for years this is it!
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.
Jay Culley (quality: 3.2)
02.15.2006
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: gaggia classic rocks
Mack Hiato (quality: 3.7)
12.13.2004
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Going to buy something else rather than get it repaired again.
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