The machine is super sturdy and well made.

The machine is super sturdy and well made.  Read Less

The easy-to-use feature is like a morning blessing, and the purge function ensures the optimal espresso extraction temperature.

The easy-to-use feature is like a morning blessing, and the purge function ensures the optimal espresso extraction temperature.  Read Less

I read all the reviews and literally studied the operating instruments, and then stared at it for two days building up courage ...  Read More

I read all the reviews and literally studied the operating instruments, and then stared at it for two days building up courage to make that first cup!  Read Less

Unable to achieve decent pressure and yielded sour tasting shots.

Unable to achieve decent pressure and yielded sour tasting shots.  Read Less

Saved myself $300 and it was soooo worth it.

Saved myself $300 and it was soooo worth it.  Read Less

I couldn't afford a new one was hesitant to buy secondhand, so this was the perfect compromise.

I couldn't afford a new one was hesitant to buy secondhand, so this was the perfect compromise.  Read Less

I've wanted (and watched out for) a good espresso machine for home for about a decade now so when i saw this machine on amazon ...  Read More

I've wanted (and watched out for) a good espresso machine for home for about a decade now so when i saw this machine on amazon for $200+ off the original price, i couldn't help myself.  Read Less

This unit was about $600/$7 = 85 days or about 2.

This unit was about $600/$7 = 85 days or about 2.  Read Less

It arrived in one week, protectively packed and looks brand new.

It arrived in one week, protectively packed and looks brand new.  Read Less

I emailed breville and they promptly sent out the missing basket.

I emailed breville and they promptly sent out the missing basket.  Read Less

As to breville's customer service, i had received two dual-walled one cup filter baskets, instead of one 2 cup and a 1 cup basket.

As to breville's customer service, i had received two dual-walled one cup filter baskets, instead of one 2 cup and a 1 cup basket.  Read Less

The unit i received was like new and came with all of the accessories.

The unit i received was like new and came with all of the accessories.  Read Less

Everything in the box was new and the machine has no scratches.

Everything in the box was new and the machine has no scratches.  Read Less

As i opened the box i could see that everything was packed as if new.

As i opened the box i could see that everything was packed as if new.  Read Less

Minus the box that it came in, saying it was a refurbished model, everything looks brand new.

Minus the box that it came in, saying it was a refurbished model, everything looks brand new.  Read Less

Much better than the breville company videos.

Much better than the breville company videos.  Read Less

This espresso maker makes very noticeably better coffee than any other method i've tried.

This espresso maker makes very noticeably better coffee than any other method i've tried.  Read Less

It is more involved to use than a capsule-type espresso maker such as a nespresso machine, but it is easy to use once you get t...  Read More

It is more involved to use than a capsule-type espresso maker such as a nespresso machine, but it is easy to use once you get the steps down, is more eco-friendly than the capsule-style machines, and each cup is less expensive as well.  Read Less

I've even grown to like our homemade espresso drinks more than the most expensive craft coffee shop i've been to.

I've even grown to like our homemade espresso drinks more than the most expensive craft coffee shop i've been to.  Read Less