Overall Rating
8.2, Based on 161 Reviews
Avg Price
$350.00
Manufacturer
Estro
Machine Type
Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Semi Auto Espresso Machine
Colors
Varies
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Starbucks' long-running consumer espresso machine
Jack
11.25.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: The Barista is a great espresso machine; don‘t waste your money on a "designer" machine like the Francis X Francis, which is plastic, has a poor porta
Holden (quality: 7.0)
02.11.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Outstanding! I‘ve abused my machine for 3 years now (5000+ draws/2500+ froths) and the more I abuse it, the more it loves me right back!
Peter Economy (quality: 5.5)
12.28.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great choice for the serious, but not fanatical, espresso drinker!
William CHARSCHAN
12.18.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great machine and when on sale, a great value
Jason Morton (quality: 4.1)
06.24.2003
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Greatest Machine ever! The Barista makes the the best shot ever and is easy!
Josh (quality: 5.0)
12.19.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I was tired of paying $3 a latte, so now I make my own. Great machine for the novice or intermediate barista
Jan Henneberry (quality: 2.0)
04.20.2008
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: 2 pounds of beans will pay for the machine!
Lou (quality: 7.2)
12.13.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Superb machine (Rancilio and Solis should take a lesson!!)
Joel Stevens
12.08.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: I would certainly recomend it to anyone who really wanted to make espresso regularly
Carl Lafong (quality: 0.3)
04.09.2000
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: great machine stay away from silva and run to starbucks
Powder Hound (quality: 7.2)
04.02.2002
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: This is the point of diminishing returns. You can spend more, but why?
Matthew Lynch (quality: 6.8)
10.25.2003
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Buy one and you will not regret it (well as long as you actually use it)
Seth Jones
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Best espresso machine I've ever owned
Bob (quality: 6.0)
12.29.2000
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: A very usable machine which produces excellent espresso and crema yet won‘t leave you too poor to afford Superb coffee which is so important.
Margaret (quality: 3.0)
01.24.2000
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: good buy for money
Glas Hoppah (quality: 7.5)
01.02.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for the money.
Ed Medina (quality: 5.0)
06.15.2012
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: If you can find it buy it you will not regret it.
Glenn Martin (quality: 6.0)
01.17.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: This Machine in my opinion is the best for the price range and the lifetime support!!!!
Linda Hughes (quality: 5.0)
01.15.2008
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: I love my machine, it makes better latte's than Starbuck's, it paid for itself in 6 months!
Nancy C Lea
01.17.2010
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent home machine, ease of use and cleaning, great little cuppas!
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