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.
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
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.
Ted Barham (quality: 7.5)
04.01.2002
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent machine. I have no regrets about having bought it.
John Derby (quality: 6.3)
04.13.2003
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: be aware of common concerns with this machine
Paul Gustafson (quality: 5.4)
06.13.2003
Rating: 3.0
Bottom Line: A machine full of water should be rustproof -- stay away.
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
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
Gray Mason (quality: 7.5)
01.28.2004
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Really like the Classic now that it's paired with a Mazzer Mini!
Michael Tay (quality: 7.0)
03.15.2004
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Good machine, if you can find one for a good price. Good for small jobs.
Zvika Rosenthal (quality: 7.7)
03.16.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This machine is great for begginers as well as for pros, It produces a great coffee, capable of competing most of the coffee bars I know.
Renato A. (quality: 4.0)
05.31.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Una Machina Bestiale
Rick Chumsae (quality: 4.6)
08.09.2004
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Quality results. Quality construction. Quality design. Happy customer.
Marco Pantani (quality: 7.8)
10.16.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for its class. Good value.
Mack Hiato (quality: 3.7)
12.13.2004
Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Going to buy something else rather than get it repaired again.
David Dean (quality: 6.8)
04.07.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Spot on piece of italian design, whilst making a fantastic drop of espresso that works brilliantly well.
Steve Mikington (quality: 7.5)
04.08.2005
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Excellent for espresso but keep it clean.
Kamlesh Chavda (quality: 5.6)
04.28.2005
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Good machine, not forgiving, will hone skills, likes to be clean and can last years, needs good grinder + beans
Grant Watt (quality: 7.0)
05.07.2005
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good machine but not truly great.
Dennis Nosko (quality: 6.2)
08.06.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I am very happy with my Gaggia Classic..... I only wish that I had bought one sooner...
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