Overall Rating
7.0, Based on 17 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Hamilton Beach
Machine Type
Thermoblock, pump driven espresso machine.
Colors
Black and Metal
Class
Semi / Automatic Thermoblock
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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A thermoblock machine with a commercial-sized portafilter (58 mm) with double and ESE pod baskets.
Steve Kay (quality: 9.4)
04.07.2006
Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus
Bottom Line: A "throwaway" thermoblock machine that can make real espresso without using a pressurized portafilter.
Rob Shinn
03.07.2009
Rating: 6.6
Product Reviewed: Capuccino Plus
Bottom Line: A real pump-driven espresso machine for $70!
Rob F
10.01.2007
Rating: 5.6
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus
Bottom Line: The bare minimum to introduce yourself into the world of espresso and espresso drinks.
Mike Daughtrey
12.16.2006
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso
Bottom Line: Best entry level Espresso machine I have ever seen, would definately recommend
Lynn Strother (quality: 6.0)
07.26.2007
Rating: 3.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso Maker
Bottom Line: With so many other great machines on the market, don't bother with this one, even at the low price.
Kirby McInnis
11.08.2006
Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus
Bottom Line: Great for espressos/americanos on a budget. Not so good if you want to steam milk.
Kevin Hutchinson (quality: 4.0)
09.30.2008
Rating: 7.0
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus Espresso
Bottom Line: Great entry level machine that delivers all the steam without excess water!
Jules Ouellette (quality: 6.0)
04.02.2009
Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: Espresso/Cappucino Plus
Bottom Line: Combined with the Breville Bar Aroma and fresh beans, this is one mean espresso making machine.
Jon Spielberg (quality: 7.0)
08.26.2006
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus
Bottom Line: Wish I had $1000 machine but HAPPY as can be with my $69 HB machine.
Jeremy Sievers (quality: 9.0)
08.09.2007
Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: espresso / cappachino
Bottom Line: A real espresso machine, at a really low price. A clear standout in sub $100 market. For the vacation house or dorm room.
Jay Wintonyk (quality: 8.0)
03.30.2009
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus
Bottom Line: A great starter machine for those who want to practice proper technique and get results that completely reflect technique. Don't buy if you don't plan on putting the work in.
Gunnar Wolf
12.31.2008
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: Capuccino Plus
Bottom Line: The best I could get for little money.
David Deslauriers
01.01.2008
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Espresso Machines
Bottom Line: at around 5 cent per brew, it sure was worth my 100$ at the time.
David Cooper
10.12.2012
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Hamilton Beach Espresso M
Bottom Line: Amazing experience with this product.
Andrew B
02.28.2009
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Cappuccino Plus
Bottom Line: Incredible value for a newcomer to espresso
Aaron Walls
02.07.2008
Rating: 7.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso
Bottom Line: Buy this over a steam machine, or if you find a wonderful price on it. Otherwise, look up for a better experience.
Aaron McVay
01.28.2008
Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Espresso
Bottom Line: Amazing value, buy this machine for less than $50 and see if espresso is something you want to do...spend money when you know what you want after using this machine.
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