Overall Rating
7.4, Based on 18 Reviews
Avg Price
$150.00
Manufacturer
Saeco
Machine Type
pump, manual, reservoir, espresso machine, home model, boiler
Colors
White, Black
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
Yes
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Saeco's low budget machine, it's been reviewed on this website by Mark Prince
Gabe Chiasson
03.04.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: A great value; makes great espresso.
Lisa B (quality: 8.3)
06.03.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Power to the People! A great cup for the newbie user, from a pump machine under US $50, makes the Cafe Express a machine worthy of emulation.
Steve (quality: 4.5)
05.10.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Not a bad machine, I‘d be curious about results with a regular portafilter. Definitely a keeper at the price.
Lance Goffinet (quality: 9.3)
07.29.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great beginner espresso machine for the money
ALEX BUNIN
10.16.2003
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: After 3+ years I'm still in love with this machine.
Kari Rippetoe (quality: 4.5)
09.07.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: An excellent starter machine for not a lot of money.
Charles Sales (quality: 2.5)
08.07.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: I would buy agina.
Brian S (quality: 4.3)
07.08.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A Good Starter at a Good Price
Lance Goffinet
07.29.2003
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Great beginner espresso machine for the money
Madeleine Page (quality: 7.5)
02.25.2001
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: At the price, a great beginner pump machine
Byron Ala (quality: 8.0)
08.25.2007
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: As an entry level pump machine, it will provide many years of good cappuccino.
Stathis Varlamos (quality: 7.0)
09.04.2007
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: A good starter for anybody who wants to discover the beautiful world of espresso making, with its drawbacks. A true school for the wannaby barista, without digging deeply your pocket.
Ryan Barnes
01.08.2012
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: excellent value for the money. produces a decent shot of espresso given the price point of the machine. seems to be holding up under constant use too!
Alexandre Enkerli (quality: 8.0)
01.23.2006
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Great learner tool if bought on the cheap.
Phil Pearce (quality: 8.5)
05.13.2007
Rating: 6.8
Bottom Line: Bullet proof reliability and can make a pretty fine shot with practise.
Steve Dearth (quality: 6.5)
07.04.2002
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: A consistent performer for those looking to step up from steam.
Dennis D
09.27.2001
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: Not bad for $50-$80 can‘t recomend for retail price$185
Phillip Quattrocchi (quality: 5.0)
02.26.2002
Rating: 4.6
Bottom Line: This is a good machine for your personal office
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