Overall Rating
8.2, Based on 161 Reviews
Avg Price
$350.00
Manufacturer
Estro
Machine Type
Pump, Single Boiler, Reservoir, Semi Auto Espresso Machine
Colors
Varies
Class
Semi Automatic Dual Purpose Boiler
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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Starbucks' long-running consumer espresso machine
Dean Deaver
04.23.2008
Rating: 5.2
Bottom Line: It's been an okay machine. Average at best. It's okay for the price, but I'm looking to upgrade now.
Seth Jones
09.05.2007
Rating: 9.6
Bottom Line: Best espresso machine I've ever owned
Nancy C Lea
01.17.2010
Rating: 9.4
Bottom Line: Excellent home machine, ease of use and cleaning, great little cuppas!
Mark Kunitomi
01.18.2010
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Great machine to learn how to make espresso. Get one used.
D. O.
02.16.2007
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Definitely recommended for the price. Just make sure you get a decent grinder!
Donny Raus
08.24.2005
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: It is a great machine for the beginner home barista that consistently pulls an above average shot of espresso. If possible wait for the Starbuck’s annual brewing sale (late November/middle of December). No regrets here!
Chris Wyser-Pratte
03.20.2000
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: OK coffee, sometimes not hot enough. Modest steaming capacity. But it‘s not expensive and the service is great.
Kay James
08.21.2007
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: better than all the other machines I could find locally at a simillar price.I'm pleased with it
Chris Schmelzer
05.07.2000
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Good value if purchased on sale or refurb
Harvey Dent
01.01.2010
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: easy to use + consistancy in taste + good quality esspresso - whatelse should one expect from an esspresso machine? machine looks neat&tiny but is very heavy, reliable and cosistant.
Jonathan Ewing
09.22.2009
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Starbucks Barista, which is an Italian Saeco machine rebranded by Starbucks, is an excellent starter, with excellent build quality and consistency.
William CHARSCHAN
12.18.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great machine and when on sale, a great value
Sheryl Garnik
05.10.2008
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: A great first machine! Have never regretted the purchase.
J. Valenta
07.10.2003
Rating: 8.2
Bottom Line: Great "starter" machine, best bang for $ when bought on sale. (although the competition is closing in)
Douglas Engel
10.18.2008
Rating: 8.6
Bottom Line: Sturdy, well made, and simple to use.
Sean Strugnell
07.26.2003
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Good value for $$$, but shot quality is inconsistent.
Max Ekstrom
01.15.2004
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: If you are ready to tinker, it's a solid shooter.
Andrew Heffron
07.08.2009
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Hard working, dependable, and stylish. A great beginner machine.
Glenn408
12.10.2001
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great draws if you can get everything PERFECT. The machine needs to cooperate somewhat...
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