Works equally as well as my previous Espresso maker, which was also a Bella.

It brews delicious espresso every time, the steamer is the best shape and ease-of-cleaning of any home machines we've used

Other than that a real good espresso machine.

very nice Espresso maker great working...

But for $35 it was less expensive than most toy appliances or espresso machines, AND makes very good espresso

It foams the milk well, and makes a nice espresso

I just bought it because it was the cheapest espresso machine on Amazon

Amazon shoppers, the days of decent cheap espresso machines are gone, it's either buy a bialetti and going old school or investing in a proper machine

It makes decent espresso and the steam/milk foamer worked perfectly for me; but it is hard to turn off very quickly due to the knob being hard to turn.

For the time it worked the espresso itself wasn't great either

Good espresso machine for 5-6 months

Call me stupid for repeatedly re-ordering this espresso

It would "brew" what came out as a good strong cup of coffee, not the espresso that you would expect.

This machine makes very weak and watery espresso, but the steam wand is pretty effective

Good espresso.

It's simple to use and makes great espresso/cappuccino

Cheapest espresso maker we could find and it works perfectly.

It makes good espresso

Made good espresso but the handle broke after using it for about 2 months.

The espresso has a faint smell of it as well.2

Been using it for a year+ of ~3X/day use, and it keeps making decent espresso.

It makes good espresso for the price (got mine for less than $20), but the knob that controlls the release of steam snapped off after 3 months of use

but I followed what reviews said and added water for frothing... other than the noise I had 4 cups of nice espresso

I am angry that I wasted my money on something so poorly made -- the worst I have ever had in 20 years of cheap espresso makers.

and I are enjoying espresso and cappuccino at home.

The Bella works great and I love the espresso I make with BUSTELO supreme espresso style ground coffee.

Perfect espresso maker for me

I was looking for the classic espresso color and froth.

Makes great espresso...seems to take a while to brew though, stops and starts

Wish you could use more espresso though - with the water to espresso ratio, you can make a lot of weak espresso or a little/moderate amount of strong espresso

In spite of how much I don't like this now pot and hope it dies so I can replace it with something better, it makes a decent cup of cheap espresso

I can imagine I would like the espresso in between using for the steam only, but I don't get to

I am happy and it's a great deal considering how expensive espresso machines can get.

makes great espresso but the steamer doesn't always work very well

Great inexpensive espresso maker

Fairly decent espresso maker

Love it, enjoying my cappuccino and the espresso

I had another inexpensive 15-bar espresso machine for more than 10 years before it expired, so I thought I'd get great use out of this one.

This is the best espresso maker I've ever owned!!

Nice espresso machine.

An outstanding espresso maker.

Watch out though...if it starts to get clogged like MOST cheap espresso makers tend to..just do a vinegar cleanse on

It was easy to use and made 2 perfect espresso's. easy to clean also.

Using fresh ground beans makes a perfect espresso, and the steamer arm allows for some great cappuccinos, and lattes

inexpensive but makes great espresso bought this one for work to go with the one I have at home

Burns the espresso every time after just a few uses

I've made the best espressos and

Only 3 stars, but for the price I guess I shouldn't expect a really nice espresso.

brands(they are sitting in my kitchen) trying to replace this one because it is no longer available at target and they are not as convenient nor does the espresso taste as good

The espresso was good too

Works well but the holes in the metal espresso grinds area are too

But in the meantime, it will work until I can budget a better espresso machine

Great espresso and steam.

This surprised me with its quality!For the price I expected something rather chintzy but the unit seems well made and makes great espresso!

We purchased this cute little espresso machine for the office because plain drip coffee is so boring

For both models, I will say that this is a very good little espresso maker for a steam-driven machine

Makes espresso ok, not great

it actually makes a nice espresso cup

It has the capability to make microfoam milk just right, and make the perfect espresso shot

Great espresso maker for the price

This is disappointing because it's such a cute compact espresso maker that I was excited about.

I love my little bella, I have a espresso every morning.

Awesome espresso maker for the money!

Great espresso machine for the price!

Made great tasting espresso - - for 4 uses.

Even if you use the trick where you set the machine to STEAM until it's roaring before brewing, this machine gets up to only a few BAR, well below the 15 needed to make good espresso.

It's an inexpensive machine that"s easy to use and makes decent espresso

, I buy these cheap espresso

For under 40 bucks and made an awesome espresso latte

This makes really good espresso

Makes great espresso and the milk frothing wand works good for

Slow heating element, but makes good espresso and will foam milk just fine

Is this the best espresso machine you can get now

This is an awesome little espresso maker

Wish you could use more espresso though - with the water to espresso ratio, you can make a lot of weak espresso or a little/moderate amount of strong espresso

it makes really great espresso and steamed milk or creamer works and tastes great!!

By the time the wand is ready to actually steam the milk, your espresso is cold and you need to put it in the microwave.

Unable to properly tamper the espresso into the filter.

most importantly, the espresso turns out like mud

Great little espresso machine for the price

but it makes great espresso and has lasted a year of heavy use

Can make awesome strong coffee/espresso anytime! haven't tried the milk attachment yet, but will do soon.

I wanted to get a cheap espresso machine but did not want to spend too much

I will not recommend this as it makes terrible espresso.

Made good espresso but the handle broke after using it for about 2 months.

Ok, so if you are a serious coffee connoisseur, you may want to go a little up market, but for us regular people who love a good espresso or cappuccino, this things rocks

I knew that it wasn't going to be a great espresso machine for this

Excellent product - makes GREAT espresso!

makes a nice personal or two espresso

Makes very good espresso for a so called 'low end' machine and very simple to use.

If you want the best bang for the buck espresso maker available, this is for you

Amazon shoppers, the days of decent cheap espresso machines are gone, it's either buy a bialetti and going old school or investing in a proper machine

Don't waste your time or money with one of those fancy and expensive espresso makers

Works as well as any espresso maker for a lower price.

While I really wanted to "like" this espresso maker it has failed.

If I were to pay $200 for a fancy espresso bar i may expect more, but I love this device for the price!

Great little espresso machine for the money

i'll probably use it for another few months before i invest in a better espresso machine.

This is a really good Espresso maker

Other than that, I think it's easy to use and makes good espresso and lattes

For the money, it’s the best espresso

It takes a little practice, but with a little practice you can make some absolutely delicious espresso

If you're looking for an inexpensive espresso machine then this one is perfect

Needed a compact espresso maker for traveling and taking to the condo on vacation

It's definitely not like a thick strong Starbucks espresso shot, but strong enough to add milk or creamer and still taste the coffee

Best least expensive espresso machine I have used.

She said they were easy to understand and makes great espresso!

For me it makes a good espresso and it is very cute looking too

Still makes espresso, but worthless if you want a cappuccino.

Cheers and happy espresso brewing!

I brew directly into a warmed espresso cup (rinsed with hot water), then swap out the cup for the carafe at the end of the crema stage after approximately 2 oz

Can you spend $3K and get a better espresso maker?

This would be a great espresso maker if the construction was more durable.

It is easy to operate and makes excellent espresso

Nice and easy espresso maker

makes great espresso but the steamer doesn't always work very well

I am now one click back from a Turkish powder grind and do not pack it super tight ... and it is a good cup espresso.

Fantastic, makes great espresso and is reliable

You don't need a big expancive machine, this little guy give grate espresso!

If you're desperately looking for a cheap espresso machine, this will do in a pinch

Ahh, the wonderful exploding Espresso machine.

It makes super yummy espressos with ease

The espresso was decent

The espresso made by the machine is great, assuming the proper prep and procedure is followed:1

The espresso is great, the steam wand is awful though

Off at college, I bought myself a Mr. Coffee espresso maker that broke within 6 months of purchase

It could be the best espresso maker in the market but it has the worst knob

It made fine espresso for the money, except that the machine simply stopped working 1 year and 2 weeks after purchase - just up and died.

Excellent espresso at a low price.

Bella should go back to making the Espresso maker like the model from about 5 years ago

and then once your Espresso is ready you should start steaming the milk

Ahh, the wonderful exploding Espresso machine.

Great little espresso maker for the price.

My coworker fell in love with it too: easy to use, easy to clean, and just overall a great espresso maker at an affordable price

I've had good and bad espresso makers in the past.

Great Espresso Maker

I would suggest putting just enough water for the espresso first, and once the espressos is ready, shut the machine off and then pour the extra water for the steam into the barrel

Very nice espresso maker.

Best espresso maker at this price point.

Decent quality espresso

like the espresso it makes

nice espresso maker, easy to use and reasonable price.

Best least expensive espresso machine I have used.

for the price it makes good espresso

The size of the machine is just perfect in our barbershop and the customers love the smell of hot espresso when they come in

I am a connoisseur of inexpensive espresso machines!