Overall Rating
9.1, Based on 43 Reviews
Avg Price
$1,595.00
Manufacturer
QuickMill
Machine Type
Heat Exchanger Boiler, e61 group espresso machine
Colors
Stainless Steel
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Budget priced heat exchange, e61 group machine with added usability features including an intelligent low water cutoff system, 1400W of power, and a 1.6 litre boiler.
Jeffrey Leff (quality: 5.8)
03.30.2006
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Anita is a gem, and will make the highest quality espresso drinks.
Andrew Simonnet (quality: 8.0)
02.28.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Great espresso, great microfoam, and a machine built from the user's perspective. A worthy upgrade from Silvia.
Arthur J (quality: 4.5)
01.22.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Fine machine!
Adrian Pierorazio (quality: 7.0)
02.28.2008
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Anita is a great addition to any CoffeeGeek's kitchen. Great build quality, beautiful lines, timer capable, and good coffee, all at a reasonable price point.
Michael Wolfson (quality: 8.4)
09.25.2005
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Excellent build quality. Designed for tinkerers. Very forgiving when pulling shots.
Tom Salinas (quality: 7.9)
11.27.2006
Rating: 9.8
Bottom Line: Professional quality and taste in my own kitchen!
Jeffrey the Barak (quality: 8.3)
10.08.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: For the price, this is the best prosumer machine. Unless you want a plumbed-in model, the Anita is the hands down winner in this class. Buy yours from Chris' Coffee.
Greg Starr (quality: 7.8)
08.03.2005
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Awesome machine, even if it had cost more. No upgrade needed here! Can't wait to use it every morning! Paired with a quality grinder, tamper, and good beans, espresso heaven is yours!
Jason Carroll (quality: 7.7)
03.09.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Beautiful, delicious, sturdy, a joy to use. Don't bother with lower-quality machines.
Seyhan Civanlar (quality: 6.3)
03.13.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: It is a delight to wake up everday to a perfect cappucino from my dear Anita.
Mitchell Gillman (quality: 4.0)
09.26.2006
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Fantastic, commercial-like quality machine in all regards. Results prove it. I very highly recommend it.
Oscar Soares (quality: 7.0)
05.30.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: The best (serious) home espresso machine!
Tim Eggers (quality: 8.9)
07.25.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Anita lets you focus on the coffee, like you should be! (Updated review)
Neal T. (quality: 7.3)
01.10.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Anita has been a steady companion for me every morning. Although I haven't tried other machines, I'm very happy with Anita.
Craig Turner (quality: 7.9)
07.28.2007
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Design, Construction and Performance: Best in its Class
Roy Davis (quality: 4.7)
09.21.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: This is a great espresso machine and I can't believe I will ever have upgrade fever again.
Jay Couture (quality: 7.9)
03.13.2006
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: My first one will be my last one, this one is upgrade proof.
Pete Koehler (quality: 4.0)
12.04.2009
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: No regrets on this machine!
Michael S (quality: 5.6)
08.03.2005
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Handsome machine that is providing consistent output very reliably. 1 year update posted 1/12/07
Erin Morrow
07.09.2011
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: It just works. Love it.
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