Breville Die Cast 800ESXL 11 Cup

Pros: Robust, heavy duty diecast brushed metal finish easily cleaned

Cons: None really to speak of

The Bottom Line: Beautifully designed machine, excellent material and build quality. Will look great in any kitchen and function for many years

Review: I recently decided to retire my Proteo Barista espresso machine purchased from Starbucks ten years ago. I was thinking of replacing it with the same machine but wanted to see what was out on the market comparable in features and price. The old...

Pros: Excellent espresso Wonderful frothing device Very good hot water dispenser Beautiful and solid construction

Cons: None

Review: I won't claim that I'm a coffee guru but I can tell either if the coffee is good or bad. This espresso maker delivers the goods!!! It is build like a tank, heavy and solid. The espresso comes out full of crema and flavor due to the triple priming...

Pros: Easy to use, great froth

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: A definite buy if you are looking for a great espresso machine!

Review: This is a great espresso machine! Why pay $4.00 or $5.00 for a cappucino when you make it just as good or better if you ask me at home with this machine? This makes a hot shot of espresso in about 3 minutes- start to finish. One of the best features...

Pros: Looks, and good cup of coffee or espresso

Cons: Seems to require more clean up than a regular coffee maker or espresso maker..?

Review: I just bought this model. It works greats, but I noticed that the drip tray has water in it, and I'm not sure how the water gets there. It seems that the water (maybe 2-3 table spoons worth) comes from somewhere, but not from the actual filter...

Pros: Solid Construction, good looks, ease of use, consistent results, easy to clean.

Cons: None as of yet.

Review: I purchased this machine on Dec 2005. Could not be happier with it. The design and functionality is great and looks even better on my kitchen counter. Makes great espresso and the frothing feature is very good. I use the hot water feature for...

Pros: Nice tasting coffee

Cons: Machine will break down and become unusable after only a few uses, guaranteed.

Review: This machine looks great, produces great tasting coffee, and all that. But the real problem is the clogging. . . the machine's tiny stainless steel filters get clogged with grounds CONSTANTLY.

This is a regular thing. . . if you are like...

Pros: When it works properly ... it's great

Cons: Pump makes noise. Told its the filter cup. Offer NO service or repair.

Review: Looks classy, but it doesn't work the same every time. When I talk to the US rep, they have no solution except maybe my coffee in too fine or the the filter cup needs cleaning. Only used it about 10 times before it started acting up. My 7 year old...

Pros: Great looking VERY easy to use quick heating nice crema good espresso

Cons: The little tool to unclog the pogs broke pretty quickly

Review: After reading all the reviews, I ended up choosing the Breville 800ESXL... it's quick to heat, great crema, great milk frothing it seems you could froth for hours without running out of steam, looks great on the counter and best of all, makes good...

Pros: Coffee is very good, deep color with excellent , good frothing, great looking

Cons: none so far

Review: I find this machine easy to use and clean. Every one who tasted the coffee was very satisfied and pleased. Even my wife has been able to make great coffee with machine.

Pros: Easy to fill from the back of the front

Cons: None

Review: This is a good looking, solid and easy to use machine. Compare the weight of the handle to other more expensive machines. Had mine for 18 months making 3 coffees a day and it hasn't missed a beat.

It's AUSTRALIAN designed and I believe has...