Overall Rating
8.2, Based on 30 Reviews
Avg Price
$300.00
Manufacturer
Gaggia
Machine Type
pump, single boiler, reservoir, semi auto, espresso machine
Colors
White, Black, Red, Green, Others
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Jennifer Nishijima (quality: 6.3) 04.20.2006 Rating: 4.4
Bottom Line: Purchased two machines back to back... one broken, other defective.
Vincent Sapone (quality: 7.0) 04.06.2006 Rating: 5.8
Bottom Line: It's OK
John Bair (quality: 7.8) 03.19.2006 Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: The Gaggia Coffee is a no-frills machine that is one of the best values around.
Peter Kubiaczyk 08.01.2011 Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Decent, no-frills starter.
Christopher Bibbs (quality: 5.5) 02.05.2007 Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Good machine for the money. Not too pretty, but up to a heavy duty cycle.
Geoff Hudson (quality: 3.7) 02.07.2005 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: I have the Proteo Romanza (*$'s) rebranded Coffee - great end product, powerul pump.
Jim Gundlach 03.10.2000 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A great shot with loads of crema for relatively little money.
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
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!
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
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
Timothy Steele 01.29.2007 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great quality machine at a great price, except for the sub-par foaming ability.
Chris Horymski 09.16.2000 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Big ugly machine that makes great home espresso
Dan 05.06.2001 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: It‘s a big machine that does exactly what its supposed to do.
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.
Monty E (quality: 7.5) 08.14.2005 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great machine but dont skimp on the grinder!!!
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.
John Williams (quality: 3.5) 08.25.2007 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This machine is the real mc coy!
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.
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
R L Kesler (quality: 6.0) 12.29.2000 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Excellent machine, though the aluminum boiler on mine corroded significantly
James Goodman (quality: 4.8) 10.31.2004 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Solid, Well-made, Powerful.
Scott 02.12.2000 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great, love it. My drip is in the closet...finally. Bello caffè
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. ;^)
David Ross (quality: 4.0) 02.08.2000 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great machine for home use.
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.
Tim Eggers (quality: 9.0) 02.03.2007 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A tremendous value for the home espresso lover! Solid performer.
Jose Bohorquez 03.21.2003 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Great product, great brand and great price. What else can you ask for?
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