Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 64 Reviews
Avg Price
$499.00
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.
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....
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
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!
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.
L Blumen (quality: 9.0) 01.17.2010 Rating: 2.6
Product Reviewed: breville programmable
Bottom Line: wears out quickly - bad investment
Randall T (quality: 8.0) 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
Jesse Andreasen (quality: 8.0) 03.12.2009 Rating: 5.8
Product Reviewed: 800EXSL
Bottom Line: Good quality on the exterior...if only this quality and choice of parts sunk into the interior.
Jon Kulpa (quality: 8.0) 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.
Johann Ramirez (quality: 8.0) 10.09.2008 Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Die Cast Espresso Machine
Bottom Line: Great looking machine, works adequately, and was purchased at an unbeatable price!
Gavin Olds (quality: 7.7) 12.08.2008 Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: Breveille 800ESXL
Bottom Line: Really enjoy the Breville 800ESXL, needs a modifaction and a courser grind but would recommend to anyone.
Ginbot G (quality: 7.7) 02.27.2009 Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: Breville Espresso Maker
Bottom Line: Well-built. Delivers adequate, but not great espresso. Good all-around for price range. If perfection is a must, go elsewhere.
Cleo Henry (quality: 7.3) 05.30.2009 Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: 800ESXL
Bottom Line: If you love cappucinos and lattes for not a lot of cash, this is the machine for you.
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.
Frederick Karayan (quality: 7.0) 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.
Patrick McCormick (quality: 7.0) 12.26.2006 Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: You'll be delighted with the heft, design, performance and consistent results of this machine.
Yossi Barkley (quality: 7.0) 12.24.2006 Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: For $400, it beats the $3,300 Jura Z5 we used to own, hands down!
Duane Thompson (quality: 6.5) 04.27.2012 Rating: 4.6
Product Reviewed: BREVILLE 800 ESXL
Bottom Line: Keep shopping and buy something of good build quality that will last.
Elias Amador (quality: 6.4) 12.08.2006 Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: It looks great on the outside, and it might satisfy people who drink mostly milk drinks, but it doesn't have what it takes to make real espresso.
WholeLatte Roast (quality: 6.3) 10.27.2006 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Beautiful-Solid-Friendly- Excellent for Cappas, not good for Golden Rule Espresso.
Yves Paradis (quality: 6.1) 10.20.2006 Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: An incredibly well made die cast machine using a thermoblock system, making a excellent tasting coffee and easy to use -
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