Overall Rating
8.0, Based on 26 Reviews
Avg Price
$449.00
Manufacturer
Solis
Machine Type
Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Auto Espresso Machine
Colors
Black and Silver
Class
Semi / Automatic Heat Exchanger Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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James Windsor 10.20.2011 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Overall this is a great little machine, work to it's limitations, keep it clean, and the machine should last forever!
Steven Habex 08.12.2011 Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: Great machine for people who want good coffee without spending too much
Teer Nanooge (quality: 1.0) 04.08.2010 Rating: 4.8
Bottom Line: amateurish machine.
Patricia B (quality: 6.0) 03.14.2010 Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: Decent machine for a novice but will quickly outgrow.
Michael Feinberg (quality: 7.0) 01.12.2008 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Love the machine and would recommend to anyone!
Marco Anglesio 06.19.2006 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: A reliable source of good-to-excellent espresso.
Rohan Durrant (quality: 9.5) 04.23.2006 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Great coffee, damn easy to use, with possibility of really having some fun
Gene Vance (quality: 7.4) 06.10.2005 Rating: 5.4
Bottom Line: Nice idea which should be executed with higher quality parts
Rob Novak (quality: 7.9) 01.03.2004 Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: Affordable, full featured, automatic machine that can make a really good cup, but may have sacrificed long-term durability for a lower price.
Dylan Yolks (quality: 3.3) 01.03.2004 Rating: 2.8
Bottom Line: A piece of junk - avoid
Rick Waits (quality: 9.5) 10.15.2003 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: In it's class the SL90 delivers, but you could quickly outgrow it.
Greg Gottsacker (quality: 7.4) 06.30.2003 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Zero to Latte in under five minutes and great shots, too!
Susie L (Roxie's mom) (quality: 6.0) 03.12.2003 Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: IMO, best home machine in the $400 and less category.
Carl Smith (quality: 5.0) 02.17.2003 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Produces great espresso and you will be happy with your purchase.
Torgny Nilsson (quality: 6.5) 11.06.2002 Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Just buy it, you will love it.
Aaron Good (quality: 5.6) 09.16.2002 Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: A fantastic machine for a great price, you will love this machine.
Scott Jensen (quality: 6.6) 07.06.2002 Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: A very nice home espresso machine, will produce a good shot.
Jeffrey Shinn (quality: 5.6) 07.04.2002 Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Overall in its price range, the SL-90 is hard to beat.
Mark Thacker (quality: 7.7) 03.22.2002 Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: With a little bit of effort will produce a very good to excellent shot of espresso.
Nate Persoff (quality: 6.4) 12.22.2001 Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Versatile machine that produces very good espresso for all levels of user
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