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
Tia Marie (quality: 7.0)
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Great machine
Jennifer M (quality: 7.0)
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: This is a must have if you can find one. Even for $199, it is a great machine.
Seth Jones
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Best espresso machine I've ever owned
Michael Owen (quality: 3.0)
08.28.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great espresso machine at an even better price. Customer service is #1.
Kay James
08.21.2007
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: better than all the other machines I could find locally at a simillar price.I'm pleased with it
Ayesha A (quality: 6.0)
07.25.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great customer service; easy to clean; predictable shots; easy to add water; compact
Dan Wood (quality: 4.0)
07.04.2007
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great machine for the price. I highly recommend it for the novice to intermediate that wants a good cup of espresso without a lot of hassle or money.
Peter Aeschliman (quality: 5.0)
05.31.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This machine is reliable, easy to use, and most of all, the best quality for the money.
John Brion (quality: 6.0)
05.01.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Certainly not the best money can buy, but you'll be able to make better shots then you get from starbucks' teenage baristas.
Jon Phillips (quality: 7.0)
04.12.2007
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: This is the perfect beginner addict machine.
Jason Rizos (quality: 6.0)
04.09.2007
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Starbucks Barista will make a great shot of espresso, great value, great quality, and customer service.
Mark Martin (quality: 5.0)
03.04.2007
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Not great but I would buy another. Good value.
D. O.
02.16.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Definitely recommended for the price. Just make sure you get a decent grinder!
Benj Bell (quality: 5.0)
01.20.2007
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great coffee machine for people developing their addiction and the related skills required to make good coffee
Norm Hardy (quality: 7.0)
12.27.2006
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A great machine for making good espresso and milk-drinks.
Lee Grocholski (quality: 4.0)
12.08.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Fantastic Fantastic Fantastic!!!
Michael Austin (quality: 6.3)
12.04.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It made over 2,500 drinks during 11 years before it was time to retire. I've never owned anything that worked so well for so long.
Dave Jahsman (quality: 8.0)
12.01.2006
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: If you want to get started brewing your own espresso shots and lattes, the Starbucks Barista is an unbeatable value as your first machine.
Willi Mazereeuw (quality: 2.0)
11.26.2006
Rating: 6.6
Bottom Line: sorry I bought this machine
Dennis Barberic (quality: 7.0)
11.22.2006
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great machine for entry and mid-level espresso fans. After a few years you may want to move up to a better machine.
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