Overall Rating
8.2, Based on 30 Reviews
Avg Price
$300.00
Manufacturer
Gaggia
Machine Type
pump, single boiler, reservoir, semi auto, espresso machine
Colors
White, Black, Red, Green, Others
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Dan
05.06.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: It‘s a big machine that does exactly what its supposed to do.
Jason Brandt Lewis
05.04.2008
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: An excellent choice in a single boiler/dual use machine -- if you're single or don't entertain. ;^)
Timothy Steele
01.29.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great quality machine at a great price, except for the sub-par foaming ability.
Peter Kubiaczyk
08.01.2011
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Decent, no-frills starter.
Jose Bohorquez
03.21.2003
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Great product, great brand and great price. What else can you ask for?
Scott
02.12.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great, love it. My drip is in the closet...finally. Bello caffè
Chris Horymski
09.16.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Big ugly machine that makes great home espresso
Jim Gundlach
03.10.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A great shot with loads of crema for relatively little money.
Robert Turner (quality: 2.5)
10.15.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Very good product by a good name that does the job better than most, at an affordable price.
Gary Arnold (quality: 3.4)
01.29.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: If you can't afford/justify the expence of a Rancilio Silvia the Gaggia is the next best thing
John Williams (quality: 3.5)
08.25.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This machine is the real mc coy!
Geoff Hudson (quality: 3.7)
02.07.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: I have the Proteo Romanza (*$'s) rebranded Coffee - great end product, powerul pump.
David Ross (quality: 4.0)
02.08.2000
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great machine for home use.
James Goodman (quality: 4.8)
10.31.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Solid, Well-made, Powerful.
Christopher Bibbs (quality: 5.5)
02.05.2007
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good machine for the money. Not too pretty, but up to a heavy duty cycle.
Jason Haeger (quality: 5.8)
10.05.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It's a solid, tried-and-true top performer for its class. A fantastic first machine.
Bill Ezell (quality: 5.9)
04.28.2003
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: A very good machine for the price, and reliability can't be beat.
Matt L (quality: 6.0)
11.20.2008
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Solid, consistent, a fast heater, a good looker, a bit noisy but worth it in the end!
Don Mulcahy (quality: 6.0)
09.14.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: For $300 dollars it is a great machine and makes top notch espresso.
Jaime Athos (quality: 6.0)
02.03.2000
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine for those of us who demand an excellent shot but have a limited budget
R L Kesler (quality: 6.0)
12.29.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine, though the aluminum boiler on mine corroded significantly
Jennifer Nishijima (quality: 6.3)
04.20.2006
Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Purchased two machines back to back... one broken, other defective.
Vincent Sapone (quality: 7.0)
04.06.2006
Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: It's OK
Monty E (quality: 7.5)
08.14.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great machine but dont skimp on the grinder!!!
John Bair (quality: 7.8)
03.19.2006
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: The Gaggia Coffee is a no-frills machine that is one of the best values around.
Antony Prince (quality: 7.8)
02.07.2000
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: A superb machine that will take anything you care to throw at it
Thomas Gauperaa (quality: 7.8)
01.28.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great value for money, consistent and robust but needs good grinder to match it
Tim Eggers (quality: 9.0)
02.03.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A tremendous value for the home espresso lover! Solid performer.
Russ Sahagian (quality: 9.5)
08.29.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: If you finally want to have real espresso at home, this espresso maker will show you the way. I plan on having this machine for quite a while.
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