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.
Espen Joranger (quality: 7.0)
07.25.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A solid and great machine getting me closer to Capuccino heaven!
John Anderson (quality: 7.0)
03.25.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Best quality/price ratio !
Grant Watt (quality: 7.0)
05.07.2005
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good machine but not truly great.
Danielle Stook (quality: 6.8)
04.10.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Great machine: looks good, tastes good, and is easy to use
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.
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.
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.
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
Ethan Hartman (quality: 6.5)
08.19.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: This machine is a real classic, and possibly underrated.
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
John Derby (quality: 6.3)
04.13.2003
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: be aware of common concerns with this machine
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...
James Elliott (quality: 6.0)
01.05.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Well styled, well built, well designed. Consequently, well recommended
Connos (quality: 6.0)
05.29.2001
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Nice machine, but descale every 2 months!
Bob Miller (quality: 6.0)
06.10.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A fantastic first machine, lasted eight years and still running strong!
Ed Gianni (quality: 6.0)
03.24.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great fun to use. Excellent results with practice. Sleek & sexy looking.
Jeana P (quality: 6.0)
11.27.2000
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: Great machine if nothing goes wrong
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.
Al Raden (quality: 6.0)
11.21.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great product for producing quality espresso
M Morkel (quality: 6.0)
02.03.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: All I need (even a bit more)
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