Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I spent a great deal of time online reviewing coffee makers and also in many different stores looking at them in person. I must say that this Breville espresso machine has exceeded my wildest dreams. I have owned the machine for two months now and between my wife and I we have made 3-4 double shots each day. If you want a simple design with minimal controls to worry about, this machine is for you. It is very good at pulling shots and I must say it's as good or better than any coffee shop I have been to. The clean-up is relatively simple if you run the hot water through the steam wand after frothing your milk. I love this machine for its simplicity and its ability to pull consistent shots time after time. Some folks complain about the noise when the machine is warming up or about the small amount of hot water that comes out before the steam is rocking out of the wand to froth your milk. You can put a cup to the side to catch the water first. I have found that the very small amount of water does not affect the frothing at all. If you like a simple no mess way to make your espresso, you will love this machine. Update: After 14 months the little espresso machine is going great. I highly recommend it. It is definitely a five star machine.