Overall Rating
7.4, Based on 26 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Krups
Machine Type
pump, thermoblock, reservoir, semi / full auto, espresso machine
Colors
Varies
Class
Semi / Automatic Thermoblock
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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This is a category listing for older and discontinued Krups espresso machines, with pumps, that are not otherwise listed in the CoffeeGeek database.
Captain M 04.25.2010 Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: 887
Bottom Line: This has to be the best bang for buck in a utilitarian espresso maker ever!
Scott Ross 03.16.2008 Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: 1997 Novo 3000
Bottom Line: easy to get good crema and microfoam but weak for steaming
Theo Roe (quality: 6.0) 11.15.2005 Rating: 7.4
Product Reviewed: 863
Bottom Line: Good low end pump espresso machine. Great for those who are frugal.
C Becker (quality: 5.0) 09.30.2005 Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Maximo 863
Bottom Line: Quality espresso. Great machine for beginner or intermediate without tons of $$ to invest.
Matt Markle (quality: 6.0) 09.14.2005 Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: 887
Bottom Line: I will continue using this machine until it wears-out again and parts are obsolete. As long as I continue to get the crema and taste I've experienced during the last few months, I see no immediate need to invest in an upgrade.
Felipe DeGuzman (quality: 6.0) 08.02.2005 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Cafe Centro Time (Dual)
Bottom Line: Two machines in one- great for my built-in home coffee bar. Probably not for pro-use, btu great for we weekend home baristi
Melanie Diehl (quality: 2.8) 12.24.2004 Rating: 0.0
Product Reviewed: Vivo
Bottom Line: Never again will I buy a Krups product!
Paul Beard 03.26.2004 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: 984
Bottom Line: Good value, a great starter machine or one for your office (think of the $$ you'd save). Hard to beat on price/quality of shot.
Peter Horrell (quality: 7.8) 01.15.2004 Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Caffe Centro Time
Bottom Line: Great for a workplace VIP room, not the kitchen... Bosses, buy it for your workers.. they'll love you.
Anthony Cravero (quality: 7.5) 09.03.2003 Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: #863 Semi Cmmrcl Maximo
Bottom Line: Look elsewhere. This price range (both new and used) has better machines to offer.
Paul Puse (quality: 3.5) 02.17.2003 Rating: 6.2
Product Reviewed: Vivo
Bottom Line: Don't expect it to maintain its original working state.
Victor Vau (quality: 4.0) 08.06.2002 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Palatino
Bottom Line: Buy it!
P Lester (quality: 6.0) 03.21.2002 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: #863 Semi Commercial
Bottom Line: If you don't mind it's clunky aesthetic and slightly cheap feel, you will be very happy.
Mike Foster (quality: 9.0) 02.14.2002 Rating: 7.4
Product Reviewed: Palatino
Bottom Line: Decent coffee from a large machine at the press of a button.
Eric D (quality: 7.8) 02.12.2002 Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Nespresso System
Bottom Line: Expensive, convenient, & 1 out of 9 blends produces a very good espresso
John Penberthy (quality: 6.7) 01.27.2002 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso Vivo 887
Bottom Line: If you're a beginner, try this machine before diving into a more expensive model.
Charles Bruno (quality: 6.8) 01.24.2002 Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Palatino
Bottom Line: Very good "first" Super Automatic
Craig Hairrell (quality: 5.0) 01.18.2002 Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: 964
Bottom Line: Makes decent espresso and cappucino for a low price.
Larry Berardino (quality: 6.0) 10.12.2001 Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Krupps Palentino Espresso Machine
Bottom Line: Costly, but you‘ll use it every morning.
Frank Cote 02.27.2001 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Krups Maximo
Bottom Line: Very reliable machine, excellent espresso.
SusieL (AKA RoxieL) 10.06.2000 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Krups Espresso Vivo (887)
Bottom Line: good starter machine
Jeff Smith 08.13.2000 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: #863 Semi-Commerical Maximo
Bottom Line: It‘s not sold anymore, but a used 863 in good shape will make good consistent shots and not let you down. Excellent value.
Rich (quality: 3.0) 04.19.2000 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Krupps 964
Bottom Line: The Chevy of espresso machines
M Morkel 01.21.2000 Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Krups Espresso Maximo
Bottom Line: o.k. for the morning coffee
Mark Storkamp 01.18.2000 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: #863 Semi Commercial Maximo
Bottom Line: If you can find one used at a decent price, it‘ll do a good job.
Rene Van Sint Annaland 01.16.2000 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Krups Espresso Uno
Bottom Line: Fine espresso machine in its price range, good durability, makes very good espresso in combination with quality grinder.
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