Breville Die Cast 800ESXL Espresso Machine

Product rating: 4.3
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  • Product Rating: 
  • 5.0

Breville, Excellent Quality Espresso Machine from Down Under

I recently decided to retire my Proteo Barista espresso machine purchased from Starbucks ten years ago. I was thinking of replacing it with the same machine but wanted to see what was out on the market comparable in features and price. The old... read entire review

  • Pros: Robust, heavy duty diecast brushed metal finish easily cleaned
  • Cons: None really to speak of
  • The Bottom Line: Beautifully designed machine, excellent material and build quality. Will look great in any kitchen and function for many years
by h2c911sc, 
Mon Apr 10 12:09:49 EDT 2006
  • Product Rating: 
  • 5.0

Great Machine, Convenient options, Good Price - Value

I just purchased this machine and fell in love immediately. It makes great coffee and is simple and convenient to operate. I had been researching machines for several months and the cost of a good machine can be staggering. However the one thing that... read entire review

  • Pros: easy to use, quality coffee, great features for a manual machine
  • Cons: None to speak of
  • The Bottom Line: I am very happy at this time with the decision to purchase this product. If you search online you can find good pricing, I got mine for $299.
 by florwj, 
Mon Jan 07 08:01:02 EST 2008
  • Product Rating: 
  • 5.0

This HAS to be the best machine for under $400

All espresso machines should be built this well and with this level of attention to detail. I know other "legendary" espresso machine companies really perform on the inside, but sometimes lack form and function on the outside. Not that the Breville... read entire review

  • Pros: Built like a tank, Pro steam wand, looks great, performance and value.
  • Cons: Frother attachment needs to be cleaned a lot other than that none.
  • The Bottom Line: With attention to detail this high, how could this be considered inferior to anything in it's price range???
    Machine speaks for it's self.
 by rychehawk, 
Tue Apr 04 11:13:07 EDT 2006
  • Product Rating: 
  • 4.0

Perfect Espresso from a Great Looking Machine

I had never been much of an espresso drinker until our 3 week trip to Italy where I became addicted to espressos and machiatos. After reading Eopinion reviews, we used a 20% off coupon for Linens & Things (which doesn't carry the Breville) at a Bed Bath... read entire review

  • Pros: Well designed, solid, kinda sexy, makes excellent espressos and machiatos - every day!
  • Cons: All brewed espresso goes through ONE pinhole in strainer that can get backed up.
  • The Bottom Line: This is a solid good looking machine that makes perfection, but has an issue with all coffee going through one pin hole.
 by martyinla, 
Tue Nov 07 14:39:11 EST 2006
  • Product Rating: 
  • 5.0

Homemade Starbucks is the goal...and we're pretty darn close

As I said in the title, my goal was to come as close to a Starbuck's coffee as possible, and I think this is the best home machine to do the job under $400. I wanted to use the machine for 1 month before writing this review; to give it a fair shake and... read entire review

  • Pros: Excellent espresso, deep color with excellent CREMA using fresh grind or pods delivered hot.
  • Cons: Can't order, give it money, and have it deliver a disposable cup beverage.
  • The Bottom Line: This machine is the closest I have found to be like Starbuck's without spending over $400. Great look, straight forward use, beautiful end product.
 by mellielou, 
Thu Jan 25 21:27:42 EST 2007
  • Product Rating: 
  • 2.0

Great looker with some design flaws

After serving me for more than 11 years, my trusty and excellent ESTRO Profi machine that I bought in Starbucks requested a retirement. The strange thing is that, given an amazing array of choices offered today by espresso machine vendors, one would... read entire review

  • Pros: Aesthetically pleasing. Very well built. Excellent tactile feel. Great frothing.
  • Cons: Espresso is very average. Single hole filter causes clogging and a trip to Starbucks.
  • The Bottom Line: I would not recommend it.
 by manch55, 
Sun Dec 17 09:36:48 EST 2006
  • Product Rating: 
  • 2.0

Breville Die Cast Espresso Machine OK but not great

Having owned a Krups espresso machine since 1988 it was beginning to get distinctly tired, so my wife and I recently decided to splurge on a new machine. The reviews we read about the Breville and its amazingly good looks convinced us to try it... read entire review

  • Pros: Looks nice.
    Coffee is good (the most important thing).
    Cool power plug.
  • Cons: Steamer streams hot-water for several seconds before producing steam.
    Noisy.
    Filter clogs easily.
    Very heavy.
  • The Bottom Line: Too expensive for the many drawbacks.
 by epinionated666, 
Wed Oct 10 14:42:49 EDT 2007
  • Product Rating: 
  • 5.0

So glad I don't have to suffer corporate coffee anymore!

We purchased this machine last year after reading reviews here, and as I was not very experienced in making espresso at the time of purchase I wanted to wait till I could write an educated review. So here's my experience. The short of it, I love this... read entire review

  • Pros: Beautiful, excellent espresso/crema, has easily paid for itself.
  • Cons: can clog--but won't when the grind is right and you keep it clean.
  • The Bottom Line: I recommend this machine highly--it makes great espresso and looks great at the same time, a combo you don't often find.
by artistamy, 
Thu Jun 07 09:39:35 EDT 2007
  • Product Rating: 
  • 5.0

Breville 800ESXL

This machine looks sexy and the coffee makes for a "party in your mouth". Yes, it is not cheap. But spend peanuts and you will get monkeys in this space. The machine works well with ground coffee and pods. I have found no fault with it. Beautifully... read entire review

  • Pros: Great cup of coffee (any style)
  • Cons: A little costly, but worth every cent.
 by rrud686473, 
Thu Oct 05 10:39:00 EDT 2006
  • Product Rating: 
  • 2.0

If not for the clogging,.....

After our Gaggia died, we had to get a new one. While the Gaggia was fairly good, we were looking for something better. Decided to try the Breville. This machine is beautiful & produces excellent shots - when it doesn't clog. The portafilter has a... read entire review

  • Pros: Quick heating, good steam, great crema
  • Cons: CONSTANT CLOGGING!!!
 by tjcelt, 
Sat Jan 13 15:15:25 EST 2007
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