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
Wendy (quality: 4.0)
01.14.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Very nice machine with good results all the time
Mark
01.22.2001
Rating: 6.0
Bottom Line: I will shop for a different brand next time. The functions were O.K., but I think I can find a machine which lasts for more than 2 yrs for the price.
Michael Oliverio
02.20.2001
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: Originally bought for my office, but couldn‘t think of not using it on the weekends.
Michael Friedman
03.14.2001
Rating: 8.4
Bottom Line: Watch out Seaco/Gaggia - on sale this machine is an unbeatable value and makes a great shot of espresso
Marie
04.09.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: I highly recommend this machine
Timothy A. Nitz
04.09.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Great value for beginning to intermediate home pulls.
Bob Butler
06.14.2001
Rating: 5.6
Bottom Line: I had alot of problems
Bryan & Cristina
06.19.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: good bargain on sale, an excellent addition to your kitchen
R Monroe
06.22.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: If you like Americano, this is great. If you‘re looking for strong espresso, you might look elsewhere.
Calvin D. Pond (quality: 2.0)
08.15.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Beautiful machine... only problem has been the occasional vapour lock, but easily resolved.
Brendan Getchel (quality: 7.2)
08.31.2001
Rating: 7.2
Bottom Line: Not great, not horrible, just plain satisfactory. A very respectable first-time unit for $250 or LESS.
Dan (quality: 1.0)
11.12.2001
Rating: 6.4
Bottom Line: good, but don?t buy a painted one.
Otto G. (quality: 5.3)
11.25.2001
Rating: 8.8
Bottom Line: Early Barista(Estro Profi) built in grinder, 5 years old, works like new, no probelms, other than grinder trap door spring, makes excellent espresso
Glenn408
12.10.2001
Rating: 7.6
Bottom Line: Great draws if you can get everything PERFECT. The machine needs to cooperate somewhat...
William CHARSCHAN
12.18.2001
Rating: 10.0
Bottom Line: Great machine and when on sale, a great value
Dave Rogers (quality: 7.0)
12.30.2001
Rating: 8.0
Bottom Line: A high-quality machine for those entering the world of espresso.
Colin Newell (quality: 5.0)
01.12.2002
Rating: 7.0
Bottom Line: Great for the beginner but not for the serious espresso hound.
Don Sucher (quality: 6.6)
01.14.2002
Rating: 9.2
Bottom Line: This makes good (indeed very good) espresso so easily accessable that the coffee religion may suffer for it. Buyer beware!
Shane Olson (quality: 6.0)
01.15.2002
Rating: 7.8
Bottom Line: a good first machine
Jon Stackpole (quality: 6.6)
03.07.2002
Rating: 9.0
Bottom Line: Good value for most home users without the anti Starbucks snob complex.
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