Gaggia Coffee Deluxe 8.87 Cup

Pros: commercial brew group and portafilter sturdy housing high quality components

Cons: no 3-way solenoid poor steam wand design

The Bottom Line: Great inexpensive quality espresso machine. It will produce coffee NEARLY as good as the $10,000 commercial units at a fraction of the price

Review: I admit it - I LOVE COFFEE. I have been a coffee geek for several years now and I FINALLY bought myself an espresso machine. Years ago my mother bought me a cheap espresso machine (Krups steam espresso machine) and the carafe broke the first time I ...

Pros: Solid construction, great brew every time, bar-style fixture and handle.

Cons: Needs quality ground coffee and a little bit of a knack to operate.

The Bottom Line: Bought it reconditioned and got a great machine for the money!

Review: I've had experience with Gaggia machines for years and years and haven't found anything that comes close to this sort of quality in the price range. Solid chrome-plated brass hardware and a sturdy housing really makes the thing seem solid, and provides ...

Pros: Expresso everyday at home. Flexible machine.

Cons: Turbo frother can be difficult to clean.

Review: I bought this to replace a krups espresso machine. I had been researching buying a "real" espresso machine for years. This was definitely the best value I could find. I have been very happy with it, but I don't claim to be much of a barista. I cringe a ...