Espresso definitely has a learning curve and is frustrating at times but having a machine that warms up quickly and is fairly c...  Read More

Espresso definitely has a learning curve and is frustrating at times but having a machine that warms up quickly and is fairly consistent is great so that you don't have to worry about the machine and instead focus on your technique and grinder.  Read Less

They really thought of all the little details needs for a good quality machine.

They really thought of all the little details needs for a good quality machine.  Read Less

The steam is under powered and the machine can take up to 30 seconds to even produce usable steam pressure and as long as 2 min...  Read More

The steam is under powered and the machine can take up to 30 seconds to even produce usable steam pressure and as long as 2 minutes to steam milk.  Read Less

Even the big chains can’t train and have their people follow the directions so all the coffee you get there is far far inferior...  Read More

Even the big chains can’t train and have their people follow the directions so all the coffee you get there is far far inferior and dumbed down by poor tamp and poor press.  Read Less

Still, for the money, it far exceeds my expectations.

Still, for the money, it far exceeds my expectations.  Read Less

For the price, this is a great little espresso machine.

For the price, this is a great little espresso machine.  Read Less

I got this machine in the black friday sale of 2021 and was able to get 100 dollars off the normal price so if you're thinking ...  Read More

I got this machine in the black friday sale of 2021 and was able to get 100 dollars off the normal price so if you're thinking about getting this machine but think it's too expensive you could try waiting for black friday and perhaps it goes down in price again.  Read Less

I did not add the cost of coffee beans (i use top quality, single source organic beans and have now tried many coffee beans fro...  Read More

I did not add the cost of coffee beans (i use top quality, single source organic beans and have now tried many coffee beans from all over the world) - even when i add that in, this machine paid for itself in 3 months.  Read Less

One; so i was skeptical and saved my packaging and box for a month (returns are only 30 days).

One; so i was skeptical and saved my packaging and box for a month (returns are only 30 days).  Read Less

It didn’t come with a properly sized coffee beans scoop.

It didn’t come with a properly sized coffee beans scoop.  Read Less

This feature gives you the chance to play barista from the comfort of your own home, whisking up velvety milk froth that can ri...  Read More

This feature gives you the chance to play barista from the comfort of your own home, whisking up velvety milk froth that can rival the most artisanal of coffee shops.  Read Less

I bought breville grinder separately and recommend this choice.

I bought breville grinder separately and recommend this choice.  Read Less

Other companies that make end to end metal parts have 4k-15k costs of buying (even refurbished ones) and that i feel is prohibi...  Read More

Other companies that make end to end metal parts have 4k-15k costs of buying (even refurbished ones) and that i feel is prohibitive and ridiculous, this one has one tank and plastic parts wherever needed and that’s fine budget-conscious that i was; in my opinion.  Read Less

While this machine might be less money than some of the lower priced built-in in grinder machines, it might cost you more in th...  Read More

While this machine might be less money than some of the lower priced built-in in grinder machines, it might cost you more in the end after purchasing a decent espresso grinder that would be better than what those machines come with.  Read Less