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
Yegor Timofeyenko (quality: 6.0)
06.22.2004
Rating: 4.2
Bottom Line: If Silvia's expresso quality is worth 500 dollars, then I would say that Barsta's expresso quality is worth 150 (Yeah! There is that much difference!!!) . People, Please, DON'T BUY the BARISTA
William French (quality: 7.5)
06.05.2009
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: a simple, reliable machine that can produce delicious coffee
William CHARSCHAN
12.18.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great machine and when on sale, a great value
Willi Mazereeuw (quality: 2.0)
11.26.2006
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: sorry I bought this machine
Will Taylor (quality: 7.5)
09.20.2002
Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: This is a decent machine, but you could get a Rancilio Silvia for a little more.
Wendy (quality: 4.0)
01.14.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Very nice machine with good results all the time
Timothy A. Nitz
04.09.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great value for beginning to intermediate home pulls.
Tim W (quality: 6.0)
03.01.2005
Rating: 6.2
Bottom Line: Great starter machine or for small kitchens
Tia Marie (quality: 7.0)
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Great machine
Thomas Hoeffel (quality: 5.7)
07.03.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Not bad, not bad at all.
Theresa Zittritsch (quality: 7.2)
07.27.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Well functioning machine with good build quality. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to another.
Sis Soft (quality: 7.0)
12.14.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Good starter machine for budding espresso lovers, but will soon grow out of it and demand more.
Sheryl Garnik
05.10.2008
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A great first machine! Have never regretted the purchase.
Sharky Meyer (quality: 6.0)
03.12.2004
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Great entry level product, with great customer service. If you upgrade from a steam (non-pump) machine, you will be shocked by the improvement.
Shane Olson (quality: 6.0)
01.15.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: a good first machine
Seth Sonenthal (quality: 6.3)
06.24.2003
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Great unit for once or twice a day use if you can get it on sale.
Seth Jones
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Best espresso machine I've ever owned
Sean Strugnell
07.26.2003
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Good value for $$$, but shot quality is inconsistent.
Roman Beyga
08.18.2011
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great first espresso machine, good quality, very forgiving. But you'll want to upgrade.
Robert Furey (quality: 3.7)
09.19.2005
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great Machine for the novice and intermeadiate expresso baristas, Strong, durable, and makes consistant expresso every time
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