Overall Rating
9.1, Based on 43 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,595.00
Manufacturer
QuickMill
Machine Type
Heat Exchanger Boiler, e61 group espresso machine
Colors
Stainless Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Budget priced heat exchange, e61 group machine with added usability features including an intelligent low water cutoff system, 1400W of power, and a 1.6 litre boiler.
Vernon Stafford
03.07.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very satisfied with this excellent and near-professional quality machine.
Erin Morrow
07.09.2011
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It just works. Love it.
Jeff Kletsky
06.10.2011
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great entry-level HX machine that wil go the distance
Ken Tonne (quality: 1.0)
09.27.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Incredible machine. Once you have the grind and the tamp down, you get perfect Espresso every shot!
Mitchell Gillman (quality: 4.0)
09.26.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic, commercial-like quality machine in all regards. Results prove it. I very highly recommend it.
Pete Koehler (quality: 4.0)
12.04.2009
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: No regrets on this machine!
KW Desch (quality: 4.0)
03.29.2010
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: High quality results with good looks. Consider different machine if you pull a lot of shots due to the small water reservoir.
Arthur J (quality: 4.5)
01.22.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Fine machine!
Mike Jackson (quality: 4.7)
03.16.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Very stylish yet sturdy and produces espresso that seems identical to what you would get at a coffee house.
Roy Davis (quality: 4.7)
09.21.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: This is a great espresso machine and I can't believe I will ever have upgrade fever again.
Don Shumway (quality: 5.5)
02.27.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I went from no experience to consistent, very nice drinks in about a month - still learning, and improving, but this machine makes quality espresso possible.
Andrew P (quality: 5.5)
08.15.2005
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Solid Build and Performance in this price point, strongest contender.
Michael S (quality: 5.6)
08.03.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Handsome machine that is providing consistent output very reliably. 1 year update posted 1/12/07
Ann Phillips (quality: 5.7)
08.02.2005
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: You cannot beat this for less than a $1000.00!!!
Jeffrey Leff (quality: 5.8)
03.30.2006
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Anita is a gem, and will make the highest quality espresso drinks.
Eddie Leverich (quality: 6.3)
10.10.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: If you've spent more that a week reading through these reviews, You are to much like me. stop wasting your time and buy the anita. and get ready for some really yummy drinks.
Genette McKnight (quality: 6.3)
06.21.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great machine makes great coffee from a very informative and helpful vendor.
Seyhan Civanlar (quality: 6.3)
03.13.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: It is a delight to wake up everday to a perfect cappucino from my dear Anita.
Larry Putter (quality: 6.5)
12.03.2010
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Would I buy an Anita again? In a heart beat!.. 1 year followup, undecided
Rich Hart (quality: 6.7)
06.21.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Anita and Chris are a match made in Heaven.
Joe Bellas (quality: 7.0)
11.16.2010
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This machine will turn you into an incredible coffee snob.
Ed Wilson (quality: 7.0)
03.28.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: The Anita represents a fine value among the E-61 HX espresso machines available today
Adrian Pierorazio (quality: 7.0)
02.28.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Anita is a great addition to any CoffeeGeek's kitchen. Great build quality, beautiful lines, timer capable, and good coffee, all at a reasonable price point.
Oscar Soares (quality: 7.0)
05.30.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The best (serious) home espresso machine!
Ron Kyle (quality: 7.0)
03.16.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great for home use if you are looking for a HX e61 machine, nice foot print and looks good on the counter. Espresso is as good as any coffee house I have bought espresso in.
Ron Robles (quality: 7.0)
07.25.2006
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: I've no complains about the Anita; still very happy with it; and upgrade hasn't been considered at all.
Leard Huggins (quality: 7.0)
04.06.2008
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great way to get introduced to home espresso-nothing but a quality experience
Neal T. (quality: 7.3)
01.10.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Anita has been a steady companion for me every morning. Although I haven't tried other machines, I'm very happy with Anita.
L C (quality: 7.5)
01.10.2007
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: What are you waiting for? The Anita will not disappoint.
Jim E (quality: 7.6)
02.09.2007
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Just my opinion, but the most logical choice for the money. For me, I would only go from here to a double boiler rotary (maybe when I retire and have plenty of money!)
Frank Mahony (quality: 7.7)
05.28.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: I don't think there is a better machine with HX & E61 for under $1000.
Jason Carroll (quality: 7.7)
03.09.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Beautiful, delicious, sturdy, a joy to use. Don't bother with lower-quality machines.
Greg Starr (quality: 7.8)
08.03.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Awesome machine, even if it had cost more. No upgrade needed here! Can't wait to use it every morning! Paired with a quality grinder, tamper, and good beans, espresso heaven is yours!
Craig Turner (quality: 7.9)
07.28.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Design, Construction and Performance: Best in its Class
Tom Salinas (quality: 7.9)
11.27.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Professional quality and taste in my own kitchen!
Jay Couture (quality: 7.9)
03.13.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: My first one will be my last one, this one is upgrade proof.
Andrew Simonnet (quality: 8.0)
02.28.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great espresso, great microfoam, and a machine built from the user's perspective. A worthy upgrade from Silvia.
Robert Jason (quality: 8.0)
06.20.2006
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Anita is Shiny, Rock Solid, and Capable of pulling great shots...all for a great price.
Sean K (quality: 8.0)
05.12.2012
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great quality, easy to use, looks great, pulls a great shot consistently and I imagine that I'll never need to upgrade.
Jeffrey the Barak (quality: 8.3)
10.08.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: For the price, this is the best prosumer machine. Unless you want a plumbed-in model, the Anita is the hands down winner in this class. Buy yours from Chris' Coffee.
Michael Wolfson (quality: 8.4)
09.25.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Excellent build quality. Designed for tinkerers. Very forgiving when pulling shots.
Tim Eggers (quality: 8.9)
07.25.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Anita lets you focus on the coffee, like you should be! (Updated review)
Jeff Cirelli (quality: 9.0)
12.19.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: An incredibly well built machine, value priced, but with the features of the big dogs. Best in Class? Without a doubt.
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