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.
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
Lev Zabarsky (quality: 2.0)
06.02.2011
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: I recomend it. Next time though will buy Ranchillo
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.
Renato A. (quality: 4.0)
05.31.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Una Machina Bestiale
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.
Ed McGovern (quality: 5.0)
02.15.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: No regrets, a consistent and reliable machine
M Morkel (quality: 6.0)
02.03.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: All I need (even a bit more)
David (quality: 2.0)
01.27.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great machine, buy it with confidence
Marco Pantani (quality: 7.8)
10.16.2004
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for its class. Good value.
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.
Ed Gianni (quality: 6.0)
03.24.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great fun to use. Excellent results with practice. Sleek & sexy looking.
Roman Rakus (quality: 7.0)
02.26.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Reliable, exceptional and a pleaure to own and use.
Jim Stevens (quality: 7.5)
01.18.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Best quality-price ratio for small Stainless Machines and Best quality of coffee in Price range
Andreas Waschbuesch (quality: 1.0)
01.17.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Tomorrow never dies (even if it´s Monday morning...)
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
J M
09.16.2009
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: 40 Years of Success for a Reason!
Richard Müller (quality: 5.0)
10.19.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great from the start...
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
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!
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