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
Don McFall (quality: 5.0)
10.12.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Good solid machine if you can find it on sale
Don Sucher (quality: 6.6)
01.14.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This makes good (indeed very good) espresso so easily accessable that the coffee religion may suffer for it. Buyer beware!
Donny Raus
08.24.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It is a great machine for the beginner home barista that consistently pulls an above average shot of espresso. If possible wait for the Starbuck’s annual brewing sale (late November/middle of December). No regrets here!
Donny Raus (quality: 7.8)
08.24.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It is a great machine for the beginner home barista that consistently pulls an above average shot of espresso. If possible wait for the Starbuck’s annual brewing sale (late November/middle of December). No regrets here!
Doug Welty (quality: 7.3)
01.06.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: The best machine I've seen for anything near its price.
Douglas Engel
10.18.2008
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Sturdy, well made, and simple to use.
Ed Italiano (quality: 2.5)
06.02.2010
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Great, basic, easy to use, cute machine
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.
Eric C (quality: 7.8)
07.13.2003
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Excellent shots with fine grind and preheated portafilter. Great value.
Eric Svendson (quality: 6.7)
01.19.2000
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great value at the "sales price" of $250-275 for 1st time buyer
Fred Kennedy (quality: 5.7)
11.16.2004
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This machine makes my latte one of the best times of my day.....
G Laufer (quality: 3.3)
08.17.2008
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Buy it as a first machine or one you just want to use occasionaly.
Gary Meyers (quality: 4.7)
04.30.2004
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: All the basics with good quality and reliability- serves 2-3 people best
Geoff Corey (quality: 4.5)
12.16.2004
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: All in all it is a good machine at a good price.
Glas Hoppah (quality: 7.5)
01.02.2003
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Excellent machine for the money.
Glen S (quality: 7.0)
09.25.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: This is a good beginner machine only if you want to save money on per-cup prices at the stores.
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!!!!
Glenn408
12.10.2001
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great draws if you can get everything PERFECT. The machine needs to cooperate somewhat...
Harvey Dent
01.01.2010
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: easy to use + consistancy in taste + good quality esspresso - whatelse should one expect from an esspresso machine? machine looks neat&tiny but is very heavy, reliable and cosistant.
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!
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