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.
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.
Andrew P (quality: 5.5) 08.15.2005 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Solid Build and Performance in this price point, strongest contender.
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.
Ann Phillips (quality: 5.7) 08.02.2005 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: You cannot beat this for less than a $1000.00!!!
Arthur J (quality: 4.5) 01.22.2006 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Fine machine!
Craig Turner (quality: 7.9) 07.28.2007 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Design, Construction and Performance: Best in its Class
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.
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
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.
Erin Morrow 07.09.2011 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It just works. Love it.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Jeff Kletsky 06.10.2011 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great entry-level HX machine that wil go the distance
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.
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.
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!)
Joe Bellas (quality: 7.0) 11.16.2010 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: This machine will turn you into an incredible coffee snob.
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!
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.
L C (quality: 7.5) 01.10.2007 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: What are you waiting for? The Anita will not disappoint.
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
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
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
Michael Wolfson (quality: 8.4) 09.25.2005 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Excellent build quality. Designed for tinkerers. Very forgiving when pulling shots.
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.
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.
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.
Oscar Soares (quality: 7.0) 05.30.2007 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The best (serious) home espresso machine!
Pete Koehler (quality: 4.0) 12.04.2009 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: No regrets on this machine!
Rich Hart (quality: 6.7) 06.21.2007 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Anita and Chris are a match made in Heaven.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Tom Salinas (quality: 7.9) 11.27.2006 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Professional quality and taste in my own kitchen!
Vernon Stafford 03.07.2007 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Very satisfied with this excellent and near-professional quality machine.
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