Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 27 Reviews
Avg Price
$400.00
Manufacturer
Breville (Chinese origin)
Machine Type
Dual use boiler, froth aider, pressurized filter baskets, espresso machine
Colors
Stainless Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Dual Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Dual-use brass boiler equipped espresso machine with die-cast body, froth aider, automatic functions, including hot water and preinfusion. Also marketed by Solis and other companies.
William Matthews (quality: 1.0) 05.25.2008 Rating: 4.2
Product Reviewed: 800
Bottom Line: All form, no function
Wendy Steedman (quality: 2.0) 01.19.2008 Rating: 5.2
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Not worth the $$$
Alex Gutierrez (quality: 7.0) 01.15.2008 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: DIE CAST 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Good, impressive machine - good price. Still perfecting the shots from it.
Michael Woo (quality: 2.5) 01.05.2008 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Great value expresso / cappuccino machine
Ben Moore (quality: 9.0) 12.31.2007 Rating: 5.8
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: This machine really looks and feels like a quality piece of equipment. This is why I'm so sad that it hasn't lived up to my expectations.
Paul Grootendorst (quality: 3.0) 12.09.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: One week in and no regrets
Randall Ehren (quality: 9.0) 11.25.2007 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: aesthetically pleasing and sturdy design produces shots that will please most any coffee drinker given that you make two minor adjustments
Maria Matthias 11.22.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Super tasting coffee for novices- sturdy and functional.
Steve Lathan (quality: 3.0) 11.15.2007 Rating: 2.0
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Pressurized porta filters dont make espresso. Goodbye Breville hello Gaggia!!!
Frederick Karayan 09.13.2007 Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: This is a very nice machine, very heavy and solid. Beautifully designed. I can't think of a better machine for a novice.
Jon Kulpa (quality: 9.5) 09.13.2007 Rating: 7.2
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Better than some machines in the price range, but as a favor to yourself, you can and should find someting even better.
Ted Sexauer (quality: 7.0) 09.12.2007 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: I will miss this and I don't know what to replace it with, but when the machine lasts 5 weeks and the manufacturer seems to be in hiding, it's a no go.
Emily Burns (quality: 7.5) 08.22.2007 Rating: 6.6
Product Reviewed: 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: Looks AREN'T everything, especially when it comes to espresso makers
Pat D'Arcy (quality: 9.5) 08.20.2007 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Pressurized PF Basket Base Removed With Lathe - YIPPEE!
Jamie Schmidt (quality: 6.0) 07.17.2007 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Well worth $400. Excellent beginner to intermediate machine.
Kevin Baxter 06.12.2007 Rating: 9.8
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: The sleek, the sexy, the Breville 800
Lionel Goodfield (quality: 5.0) 06.04.2007 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Unless you're willing to spend the $$$ for a Rancilio Silvia & Rocky combo, this is the way to go.
David Bauer 02.12.2007 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Exceeded all Expectations: Full Battle Tank Design, with the performance of a Porsche at the price of a Yugo.
A B (quality: 6.0) 01.13.2007 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Finally Happy
Patrick McCormick (quality: 8.2) 12.26.2006 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: You'll be delighted with the heft, design, performance and consistent results of this machine.
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