Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 61 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.
Kathryn J 01.29.2012 Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: Die-cast
Bottom Line: Decent for a newbie brewer
CJ M 01.03.2012 Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Breville 800
Bottom Line: Produces nice coffee, great for a first machine. Be wary if service support in your area may be inadequate.
Bob Gray 11.15.2011 Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: If espresso is what you want, this machine is hard to beat for $400. I think you need to spend a lot more for quality foam.
Shawn Greene 09.10.2011 Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Well built sturdy machine that performs beyond my expectations.
Chad Jarvis (quality: 1.0) 08.10.2011 Rating: 6.2
Product Reviewed: 800exl
Bottom Line: Buy a different machine
Ken Branstetter 03.30.2011 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: 800sxl
Bottom Line: great starter machine that looks nice, but takes some patience to master.
Steve Koellhoffer (quality: 10.0) 02.22.2011 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Good starter machine available at local big box stores, but poor value
M G 01.12.2011 Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: espresso 800esxl
Bottom Line: Love this machine! Great value, well-made, easy to use, consistent production, attractive brushed stainless finish - buy this machine (and a burr grinder)!!
Kevin Sweeney (quality: 5.0) 12.08.2010 Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: 800 SXL
Bottom Line: Great low end machine. Yeah I know it's Chinese, but soon everything else will be too.
Joe Can (quality: 6.0) 04.08.2010 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Espresso 800ESXL
Bottom Line: NEW BOTTOM LINE after 6 months: Look for a better machine and pay a little more...
Adam Radford (quality: 2.4) 03.26.2010 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: This machine works GREAT if you have the seattlecoffeegear.com filter, let it warm up, and have a real grinder!
Oren Paz (quality: 0.7) 03.23.2010 Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: I love it to bits. The little gripes are minute and marginal, and the positive completely wins over the negative. I recommend it whole-heartedly.
H H (quality: 10.0) 03.12.2010 Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Breville 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Not for someone wanting a hobby, or wanting good shots, but still ok in its own way....
L Blumen (quality: 9.0) 01.17.2010 Rating: 2.6
Product Reviewed: breville programmable
Bottom Line: wears out quickly - bad investment
Zach Easton (quality: 1.5) 01.15.2010 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: die-cast
Bottom Line: Good Machine. Wish I did my homework, but is great for how I am using it.
Hammer Tennesix (quality: 3.0) 11.20.2009 Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Works very well, is sensitive to grind; Can't anyone else see how to add water?!?
Steve Gazay 09.15.2009 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: I really enjoy drinking the coffee once I get it to my liking. Better than a cheapo machine. Not as good as a $1,000. one.
Kelvin Wong (quality: 4.0) 08.15.2009 Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: ESXL800
Bottom Line: A little modification to the system (~$30) makes wonderful shots.
Edgar Carbaat (quality: 2.0) 07.09.2009 Rating: 6.8
Product Reviewed: 800esxl
Bottom Line: Not my cuppa tea, get a classic brand machine
Randy Wilson 06.09.2009 Rating: 9.4
Product Reviewed: Breville 800 class
Bottom Line: Yes you can make a slightly better cup with a fancy machine but in terms of bang for buck this one takes some beating.
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