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
Bongo BCBeanBoy (quality: 4.7)
03.18.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Dissa machinna issa notta goin'ah bakkah too-ah dah storra.
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?
Lou Pescarmona (quality: 7.0)
05.09.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A solid performer for the home, functional and easy to use.
Thomas Hoeffel (quality: 5.7)
07.03.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Not bad, not bad at all.
Rick Clark (quality: 6.5)
07.06.2002
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Produces excellent espresso. But if you are serious about developing your espresso skills, buy a machine without the pressurized crema disk.
Joe Foo (quality: 7.0)
07.08.2002
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: Solid machine, easy to use. Don't pay list for it. Skip the grinder model.
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.
Don McFall (quality: 5.0)
10.12.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good solid machine if you can find it on sale
Darren Conrad (quality: 7.5)
10.18.2002
Rating: 7.4
Bottom Line: A great buy if on sale for those wanting a no-fuss machine backed by excellent customer service!
Misty Espresso (quality: 5.4)
10.24.2002
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: I guess you can gather from above this is a great buy, fun to use and makes a great shot of espresso.
Glas Hoppah (quality: 7.5)
01.02.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for the money.
Jeff Miller (quality: 4.0)
01.10.2003
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: A good starter machine that will quickly make you want to buy an auto.
David Kyle (quality: 6.0)
03.02.2003
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This is an easy machine to love. I should know, I'm a repeat customer!
Jeff Breckon (quality: 5.0)
03.04.2003
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Good solid machine, makes better espresso, and cappas than most Starbucks employees can pull. Hats off to those Starbuckies who know their way around a La Marzocco.
Michael Smith (quality: 6.3)
03.31.2003
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Very satisfied! Sorry Starbuck's, but you sold me your own replacement!
Bob Holland (quality: 6.0)
04.27.2003
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Great step up from the steam toys and usually somebody local who can show you how to get started.
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.
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!
John Gilchrist (quality: 7.0)
06.29.2003
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Great machine to start, but will upgrade in the future.
J. Valenta (quality: 6.8)
07.10.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great "starter" machine, best bang for $ when bought on sale. (although the competition is closing in)
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