I have had $300 espresso makers and $2500 super automatic espresso makers. This one falls closer to the top of that scale. The level of foam and the taste of the espresso quite as good as the $2500 machine I used to have., but honestly, I haven’t even tried to figure out if I could make adjustments to fix those items. Overall, I am very happy with this machine. I have had it for about 11 months now with no problems. As usual, I bought it as a referred model from Seattle coffee gear. This is my fourth machine to purchase from them as a refurb and I’ve never had any issues with any of them until they were six to eight years old at least. I hope this one lasts that long as well. I have always use the Phillips / Saeco brand. Read more
This is one of my favorite coffee makers. It taste so fresh.! Read more
Hello, I was a barista for a year and then a bartender, so I’m used to a few espresso machines. I saved up enough to replace my manual MR Coffee machine, and I wanted one that could make lattes and had a bean grinder. My first disappointment with this machine is its limits. It absolutely cannot froth more than 6oz of milk max each cycle. If you want a 20oz latte like me, you’ll have to run it 2-3 times on max milk setting — but there’s no way to turn “off” espresso, so you’ll also be forced to pull shots for each milk. Second, I tried switching between automatic grind and my own beans and the machine malfunctioned. I tried cleaning and all of the Philips recommended settings, but to not avail. This machine is not worth more than $90. Your money is much better spent on a cheaper Mr Coffee model. Read more
I hesitated to buy refurbished but it was certified and tested, saved me a lot, used gift cards and paid the rest, so it was a steal for me, the machine function perfect no flaws, obviously you have to do your work and watch videos, compare to know the difference of what’s out there, Philips never disappoint at all. Makes great coffee for espresso lovers who work early and wants to boost their dopamine, I will advice not to use the instant coffee if you don’t want to worry about cleaning and overtime it may get rotten from inside. Just espresso bean coffee, love mine, thank you. Shipping was super fast and careful the way it was packaged and handled as the seller left notes to handle carefully. Will definitely recommend this seller store. Read more
I love our espresso machine. We make the coffee, espresso, and macchiato along with hot water options quite regularly. Every one of which works great! It is so easy to use. It isn’t terribly loud, I feel like it is pretty average in comparison to most machines as far as noise goes. It would be nice if it held more water than it does. We drink a lot of coffee and are refilling it regularly. It hold about 12 oz of beans in the bean holder which is a good amount! Overall price for quality, this is a fantastic machine. This is our second one, and neither of ours has ever had any issues. The first one we had for 5 years only to replace to try something new. We immediately went back to this brand because the other one sucked. Read more
I have had 4 prior Super Automatic Espresso machines and this is by far the best.. IMy first purchase from Seattle Coffee Company and they have been amazing!!Don’t hesitate and get you from them..Amazing machine and service.. Read more
Coffee, Espresso, and frother all work as advertised. Mmmm...tasty. It took a few days to adapt and to learn the quantities for each drink setting, but once adjusted, it is very good. one machine replaced, Kuerig, Conventional brewer, and grinder, plus no more pod trash. Read more
Super easy to use and clean, saves us a ton of money Read more
