Really fine coffee grind really helps this machine, and a metal tamper helps get best results

Ultimately, this is a great machine for beginners not looking to go all out.

If you enjoy true espresso this is NOT your machine

This espresso and cappuccino machine is easy to set up and use, and most importantly for us, it is each to clean

And the machine leaks lightly now and then for reasons I cannot discern

While the machine makes coffee well, the water reservoir develops a leak at the base connection point in the rear of the machine

Overall, a good product if you do not plan on using it daily, or if you just want to try out an at-home espresso maker before committing to a more expensive machine.

The espresso tastes delicious, rich and foamy and the machine is easy to use and clean

If you have used Mr. Coffee or other cheaper machines, you will notice that the steam is not hot enough, the steam will dilute the milk even before it becomes hot.

I find that it is much easier to use than some of the pricier machines.

This is a great first latte machine

I've only had this machine for a day so far, but I absolutely love it

but... this machine is great for a beginner and it is amazing for the price mark

In my opinion, better than our (expensive) nespresso machine, other machines as well

Granted, bigger and much more expensive machines may be better

If you don't like strong coffee, this is a great machine.

When I turn off the espresso machine, the machine releases a lot of steam/water at the bottom of the coffee machine, kind of messes up the counter and need to keep cleaning it(3

I think it is a reasonably good machine if not terribly attractive.

Maybe I'm premature on a review but after just 3 relatively successful cups of cappuccino made, the machine just took a crap

I really liked the machine in terms of functionality.

I love this machine!

and I'm not sure the much more expensive machines know when to stop either

and it seems like a good machine

Machine worked well for about 2 months and then the pump failed

Do not get all of this twisted I still love this machine, due to how much I find myself using

I think it is a reasonably good machine if not terribly attractive.

All in all, an excellent machine.

I definitely recommend this machine!

The machine is very easy to clean up

At around $100, this machine is fine for home use

Our ridiculously expensive Saeco Magic machine finally bit the dust, and we're now addicted to espresso in the mornings

I would not recommend this machine.

Best espresso machine

I love this espresso machine

The machine is very very easy to use , it has many features too

I want to update my previous review which was "so so" to I love this machine.

I LOVE this machine so much

My wife loves this machine, uses it several times a day

I'm still looking for a reliable low cost home espresso machine.

Excellent entry machine for expresso

We bought this for the office and is a great expresso machine!

The frother is OK - but if you want a better frother that makes more micro bubbles, then buy a more expensive machine

I cleaned the expresso machine as directed when received and had not funny or plasticy taste as some have stated on reviews.

When I decided to buy this, I knew I wouldn't be getting the best espresso machine

However, as much as these benefits appeals to me, I find using this machine a bit daunting.

Great cappuccino machine.

So far this is a great espresso machine

I hate digital machines that control how many ounces I can brew

This machine has worked well for our family and I would buy again.

This machine has saved us countless dollars in cafe prices over the last year, but the milk frother doesn't work very well

It is a cheap machine that at best is frustratingly worthless.

Otherwise the machine is easy to brew and clean

I love love love this machine!

I am already looking to upgrade to a more expensive machine somewhere in the $500-800 range

Our machine broke on us and just flat out stopped working for no reason shortly after a year

This machine is incredibly noisy and makes weak espresso...slowly.

Great machine and easy to use, too!

Machine is amazing

We ended up giving up and purchasing a cheap Mr. Coffee espresso machine (the same model we had before).

Our ridiculously expensive Saeco Magic machine finally bit the dust, and we're now addicted to espresso in the mornings

I LOVE this machine

The machine is great, it clean, quiet, and had some great features like the steam bleed of in the bottom tray.

Two stars because it works if you don't know the difference between good and bad coffee, and it's an attractive machine.

I have seen worse ratings on 3 times more expensive machines.

Machine worked well for about 2 months and then the pump failed

That said, this machine was very easy to use.

Overall good machine, especially for the price paid

I'm enjoying this little machine.

Using and cleaning are also very easy, and 100 bucks is not much for the quality and considering how expensive espresso machines can get

If you love strong coffee...this is DEFINITELY NOT the machine for you

For $99 it's a great machine just get the extended warranty with it, it's cheap to buy.

If you don't like strong coffee, this is a great machine.

Granted, bigger and much more expensive machines may be better

This machine is awesome and worth the $$

For the price & for the quality espressos it makes, I highly recommend this machine by Hamilton Beach.

We were able to wedge something in it's place to hold the machine level and steady

Great espresso machine

I did a bunch of research on what the best machines were for the price before I added this to my wedding registry, and this machine does not disappoint

Basically: you won't be opening your own coffee shop, but this machine is perfectly sufficient for typical at-home use; the slide-and-lock portafilter is a nice bonus for those who prefer it

Machine is not hot enough for coffee, wast my money for it

The machine works fine with ground coffee and ESE

Amazing machine for the price

I’ve only been using this machine for two days, but I love it

The connection does not feel as solid as ojn other espresso machines I have had.

update on my review ,I have to admit that I love this Espresso Machine ,my prior review was after using it a couple of times and not fully understanding how awesome this machine is .It consistently makes the same great quality

Best espresso and cappuccino machine I have ever used

This is a good first espresso machine to see if making espresso is something you like to do before you splurge.

This is an amazing Espresso Machine.

Horrible machine!!

All the more, because I buy spring water in bottles and this machine makes me waste half the bottled water with this annoying overflow system

I wanted to love this machine but it did not meet my expectations and I had to return it because of faulty part.

It's essentially load in the pod or beans, place it in, pull the handle down, and once the machine is ready, just brew

awful machine

Other than that I love this machine

Short of that the machine is easy to use it works quickly & you only have to wait 1 - 2 minutes after brewing before you turn it back on & brew more for the machine t

I was tempted to return the unit due to this problem but didn't want the hassle of a return and the purchase of a more expensive machine

This machine was easy to set up and easy to use

The machine is well built & works perfectly

~Update - Great customer serviceThe machine clogged up due to small espresso grind - the company is promptly sending a replacement !~Update - moving to 4 starsSorry could not update earlier ...

Its really a very good machine.

but we do completely deep clean the machine at the end of each day

I had much more expensive machines that kept breaking and this one works good

It's a great espresso machine, just like the Melitta espresso machine I owed for many years

Otherwise a very good machine.

All machines leak the steam (which turns to

Have wasted tons of grounds thinking I was doing something wrong, but this machine is DEFINITELY defective.

Best machine I ever had.

Love my new machine!!

Heating unit does not heat the espresso which makes cold espresso (does it even have a heating unit?)The machine continuously gets clogged even when using various types of grounds of coffee (i.e. fine, extreme fine and medium grind)Pro

This is the most useless cappuccino machine I have ever owned.

I prefer to clean this machine than rinsing out a pot, especially if we let the pot sit for a while

Why other, more expensive machines still have you blindly screwing in portafilters is a mystery.

He loves the machine!

This machine was disappointing.

I had to return another machine of a different make to Amazon because it leaked like crazy, and was concerned that something in this price range would not hold up and we would have to upgrade to a $600 brand.

However, the machine once used was not satisfactory and did not perform as illustrated as described

There is no way you can put the filter in incorrectly and break the machine

Well, it was a good machine until the rubber gasket where the filter goes blew out making it impossible to get a good seal

You are getting the same results as if it were a very expensive machine.

This machine is good for only one

My son really likes this machine.

Small and compact, great machine

Not quite as nice as your typical coffee shop machine, but it makes great espresso for the money.

This is a nice little espresso/cappuccino machine for the cost

By the way, it makes great foam, and although I am not a barista, I believe this to be an exceptional machine for the price.

Great little machine and very easy to use and easy to clean.

This is the perfect machine

, I am sure I will appreciate this machine a whole lot more.

I've owned various espresso machines including Italian semi-automatics, department store pseudo espresso machines, and fancy super-automatic machines.

I do not know if they shipped me the defective piece though, well in that case I would want my double refund - one for the horrible machine and bland coffee, next for my energy and time.

I really like this machine makes a smooth expresso and easy to clean.

Well, it was a good machine until the rubber gasket where the filter goes blew out making it impossible to get a good seal

I think this is the best espresso machine at this price point

love this machine, but it does leak constantly all over the counter, other than that I am very satisfied with it.

Great little machine.

The only con is that you can't steam and pull a shot at the same time, but since we were just starting out and couldn't afford 500+ for a machine that could do that, this machine was absolutely perfect

Great cappuccino & espresso machine

A lot of customers feel that to make good espresso, you need first need the most expensive espresso machine -wrong

Machine broke after a month of using it.

I am enjoying the machine every time I use..

Overall, I like this machine

I had much more expensive machines that kept breaking and this one works good

I highly recommend this machine

In total, I love it and I only gave it 4 stars because I was working as a

It's user friendly, and in under 5 minutes, I made a mocha just as delicious as

The flavor is not as good as in the Delonghi which I had before, but I'd give it a B.Conclusion: this machine gets returned

Even when using the smaller (1 cup) filter coffee is still expressed through both nozzels, requiring careful placement of the cup, or, as they recommend, use of a larger cup.

Once that was corrected the process worked as it should.

All of the most recent models of this expresso machines have this manufacturing defect as of 7/1/18 - 7/7/18

My last one (cheap) lasted a

This is an easy to use espresso maker, my one complaint is that it isn't as strong as i like