We have only had it a week, but it makes the best cup of coffee!

Includes a grinder, steamer, and everything else you need to make the perfect cup of coffee

Using a separate grinder I've managed to grind the coffee to the level required to produce a perfect cup of espresso.

Perfect cup everytime.

The double-wall (pressurized) cups will still give you a decent cup (i.e. starbucks quality), just not the best.-By default the machine is configured to make a 1oz shot, usually shots are 1.3-1.5oz

This espresso machine is very easy to use and maintain, and produces such a great cup of espresso that after spending about a week looking at everything available within the $250 - $1,000 price range and reading reviews on numerous other products, I felt that this was still the right choice for me.

Makes an amazing cup of cappuccino.

I got an amazing cup of coffee in a Mexican restaurant a while ago, and went down the rabbit hole trying to make coffee at home that tasted that good

I pretty much mastered making a great cup of coffee, expresso, and

This machine makes a great cup of espresso.

Makes a wonderful cup of coffee

It works great to keep the cup warm

But if you want an excellent cup and you don't want to spend over $1000, then this machine (and a little experimentation) will do the trick

Those were the most expensive cups of coffee I ever had taking into account the cost of the machine

The gauge is definitely a worthwhile aid in achieving the combination of correct grind and tamp pressure essential to a good cup.

That being said, this machine whips up a great cup.

The machine run smooth the first 2 cups, but on the 3rd cup, as I attempted to grind the coffee, I heard a loud rattling noise during the grinding.

It's only $0.29 per cup and are far more convenient that trying to clean out a million dirty coffee cups from your car/office each week.

Don't expect a piping hot cup of joe.

All grind just fine and make a good cup.

I was hoping to reproduce a great cup of espresso, only to be discouraged

but it seems that when I make a latte or cappuccino it gets cold a little quickly, even though cup

It makes the absolute perfect cup of espresso!

After several times experimenting with the grinding size and amount, we were finally able to make a perfect cup within the espresso range

You will eventually find that perfect cup, and be able to recreate it

(pre-warming the machine, pre-warming the cups ....

I was really bummed at first and overwhelmed with all the little steps you have to do to obtain a great cup of espresso

It was easy to set up and makes a decent cup of coffee

I have an Americano in my hand that is 10 times better than my best cup of coffee from a traditional machine.

With hours of researching and years of tasting I feel qualified to know what I want in a great cup of espresso.

Although it is very very very worth it, and after owning it you could justify it, bya) quality of coffee you have, and b) you will spend much less on Coffee while you are out, by making that great cup at home.but dropping $600 is a hard thing for most people to just come up with for a coffee maker.2

Built in coffee grinder removes the hassle of measuring out grounds each time, making a cup very quick and easy

After we got the grind and the pressure dialed out came the best damn cup of hoe brewed rocket

The only beans this machine made a decent cup of coffee out of were some older and drier Brazilian beans and it abused my fresher Columbian, Nicaraguan and Honduran beans

If you are any sort of a coffee snob or really prefer a superior cup of coffee, this unit is well worth the money.

Like other reviewers have stated, this machine does take some experimentation to come up with the right combo of beans + tamping + coarseness + shot size to get the proper solution, but once I got all the settings adjusted, I get an absolutely delicious cup at the right pressure 95% of the time

The only beans this machine made a decent cup of coffee out of were some older and drier Brazilian beans and it abused my fresher Columbian, Nicaraguan and Honduran beans

We are not espresso snobs but do enjoy a great cup of espresso or cappucino.

But each cup is consistently amazing and served hot and delicious

After we got the grind and the pressure dialed out came the best damn cup of hoe brewed rocket

I am making 2 or so beverages a day and bought a knock-box for the grounds as well as a few additional cups.

Easy to use and gives me a perfect cup of espresso

Also makes a great cup off coffee

but I've having trouble dialing in the perfect cup.

Despite the steep learning curve the machine works well, and makes a good cup of espresso and excellent foam.

It takes a bit to fine tune to your liking but hands down best cup of coffee I ever had.

Everyday I get a consistent cup

A perfect cup may take a minute to make and it takes a little practice to get the milk frother down, if you have never used one.

Hold the handle with your left hand, and place your right hand underneath the stainless steel milk steaming cup, when the cup is too hot for your right hand to touch (I mean really to hot to hold), keep the steam wand in and start counting along with the pump (which sounds like a metronome in the background

The gauges help you make a perfect cup of coffee

Love the milk frother, the setup, and the easy accessories to make a perfect cup

the cup is hot, but the coffee inside the cup is not hot at all

Easy to operate and makes a perfect cup of coffee every time

Good Bye expensive $5 cup of cup and standing line at coffee shops!

Important things that I have learned:ALWAYS warm the portafilter and the coffee cup prior to use

I honestly stopped going to coffee shops because they can't make a better cup than this machine

Follow the directions: warm the cup by running the hot water thru, and while you are at it, put the milk frother cylinder in the cup to warm up the tip of it.

As many reviews indicated, it did take about a month to play with it and learn to make a good cup of coffee

So if you don't want to bother with fresh beans and proper grind, you can still get a nice looking cup

I also have complete control so there is never a mistake in my order... reusable cup and straws... self sufficent!

It's only $0.29 per cup and are far more convenient that trying to clean out a million dirty coffee cups from your car/office each week.

A much better cup of Turkish Coffee can be made with a $30.00 French press so I would save the money and forget about this machine.

I was a bit surprised at first how little coffee I needed to get a decent cup - I'd been using twice that previously

Is everything you need to get a great cup of espresso

it makes a far better cup than you can buy at Starbucks

The top warms your cup, and the portafilter has four filters, one or two shot for grinder discharge or pre-ground coffee

Actually you can make a ‘decent’ cup with a lot of practice.

It makes a great cup of espresso, cappuccino or other coffee drink.

In my experience if you follow the directions it will get into the correct range and make a great cup of espresso every time

However, I am still the only one in the household that can produce a good cup

However, if you appreciate the art of tweaking things (type of coffee, grind, etc.) to channel your inner barista skills to find the perfect cup for you and your friends, this espresso maker is it

I waited 4 months before reviewing the Breville BES870XL so I could learn to use the machine and get consistent cups of espresso and cappuccinos

This coffee maker is easy to use, it does everything, but most of all makes a really great cup of coffee.

Easy to use and it makes a wonderful cup of expresso.

It has produced better cups of coffee than other people's 1k fully automatic machines and allows you to actually BECOME a barista and learn the art of good espresso- a

And when your friends are over, you need not 'loan' them a nice coffee cup to go (which you may never see again) - just give them a paper cup to take with them.

If you expect a good (not great) cup of coffee right out of the box you are best served going with a fully automatic machine or stepping off the bus and going back to Starbucks

I know that the perfect cup comes from more than just the machine, the Beans are important I personally buy the Don Pablo Md-Drk Colombian Supreme Whole Bean

The owner's manual and helpful website tips have help me to brew a great cup of espresso

You need to have a espresso machine that hits at lease 200 or more to make a good cup of coffee

And these are the same things that produced delicious cups in the beginning

You can get a machine for $150 and a burr grinder for $100 and still make a good cup.

This machine has produced the Best cup of Coffee, that I have ever had

This machine is WONDERFUl, is so well designed and has everything needed to make a great cup of espresso

But as I said earlier, otherwise it makes almost perfect cup of coffee for me

Here's what I now do to get a delicious cup of caramel colored, sweet, thick espresso with a beautiful crema:

High quality....makes a perfect cup every time

It is quite easy to make an excellent cup up espresso with this machine if you follow the directions.

Makes a good cup of coffee but for the price I expect better reliability.

It took us about an hour to dial it in to that perfect cup so be patient and experiment

Some need for practice to get the nice balance but well worth the effort for a perfect cup of latte, americano, or shot of espresso.

For a home machine it kicks out a nice cup-a-joe!Bottom line, this is a great machine.

A very good cup of java

It does take some experimenting, to make that perfect cup, after you do, you will have all of the settings adjusted so it is very easy to repeat, but it does require some tweaking, and it will probably not be the in the first 10 cups you pull.4

It is nearly impossible to get a proper cup of espresso out of this thing.

The cup warming part on top is made of plastic while other parts are stainless steel

Love having a great cup of latte during the day

It did take me a while to figure out exactly how to make what is to me, the perfect cup.

Every cup feels like a special treat.

Now that the grinder is working the machine makes a great cup off espresso.

i had just made my wife hers when i went to remove the portafilter it completely exploded and shattered the cup i was pouring in to

Of course, it can also make a miserable cup of coffee if you make a mistake in the process, but that's part of the fun in my mind

but it can be annoying when you are trying to make a good cup of

It made a great cup of coffee, but was inconsistent

If you prefer a simple press of a button, stick to Nespresso as you won't enjoy the process of coffee making that is required for a good cup of coffee with a real espresso machine

It works very well and makes a great, consistent cup of coffee

The variations of adjustment combinations should provide a long, rewarding experience for finding the perfect cup, cannot wait to do further experiments

All of them had issues like a poor steam wand, loud, vibrating the cups around, being cheap, and breaking easily.

set up yesterday and made first cup , very good

My day start enjoying a great cup of coffee

I bought a basic Delonghi model, which gave me a good cup but nothing as great as I was hoping for.

I am VERY pleased with this little bundle of joy and recommend it to all lovers of a good cup o joe!!!

Makes an amazing cup of espresso or cappuccino.

Also be prepared to go through a lot of coffee to figure out the right setting to get that perfect cup

Easy to operate, clean andmakes awesome refreshing cups of coffee

If I have to grind any finer than that to get adequate pressure, I know the beans are too old to get a good tasting cup of espresso

However, if you’re on the hunt for a perfect cup... step up and you won’t be disappointed.

It makes a great cup but just be prepared for a mess (coffee grounds) every time.

Long story short, my excitement diminished when the first cup came out tasting like crap.

I don't doubt this machine has the chance to make a great cup, I just haven't found it yet.

I pour hot water into the cup and it's REALLY hot, then dump it out and place it upside down on the cup warmer tray on top of the machine

Really allows someone who knows how to use a professional machine in a high end coffee shop to customize the grind, fill, tamp, and extraction for a great cup of coffee

Now it is mid September I have been using this machine to consistently brew 1 to 2 cups of coffee per day and cleaning it regularly per instructions

I look forward to morning just to make my beautiful cup of joy!!!

For years, I have been searching for a machine that would make an incredible cup of espresso like I'd had in Italy when I fell in love with espresso.

It even produces a wonderful cup of coffee using most any brand of coffee also with rich crema

I honestly can say the days of making a bad cup of joe is over

It does take some time for the operator to learn the nuances of making the perfect cup of espresso

The Breville BES870CBXL is compact yet produces an excellent cup of expresso.

I think this is an improvement b/c the old one failed to meter the correct amount (which is why we replaced it).3