Hamilton Beach 40729 2 Cup

Pros: plenty of crema extracting pressure, makes lattes well, 58mm Portofilter, value packed, deep drip tray

Cons: Short steam wand, Brewgroup too low, reservoir and steam wand leak a bit, weak steam

The Bottom Line: Feature packed machine makes snob-worthy espresso for under $100 bucks

Review: First off this is no $400 Rancilio, Gaggia, or Saeco espresso maker. It is however the best machine that can be had new for 3 times its price. It is a huge value. It features an 1100 watt aluminum thermoblock heating element that does the job well ...

Pros: - Well written intstructions.
- Nice DVD.
- Seems very well made.
- Easy to use.

Cons: - It didn't come with espresso cups or a pitcher. I found both at home.

The Bottom Line:

Read the other reviews carefully. Some had unique, peculiar problems. To me, this is a great machine in the under $100 bracket.

Review: I bought this machine as a replacement for my little Krups that was acting up. The reviews I read BEFORE I bought it were really good. Then I checked epinions AFTER I bought it and was sort of scared.  I was almost ready to take it back before I ...

Pros: Good inexpensive entry level machine

Cons: Time will tell

The Bottom Line: Adequate easy to use entry level espresso machine

Review: I bought this machine at Kohl's on the clearance table without the benefit of ever reading a review on it. Total price was just over $30, so how could I go wrong? After reading a number of reviews and before using the machine, I realized that a lot ...

Pros: Little counter space, quick, easy, looks good, good cup of espresso and of course price

Cons: It does leaks steam and water a very little bit.

Review: This is my first espresso machine. I have used it for one week straight and have not had any issues. I followed the out of the box procedure for cleaning the machine and did not experience any of the plastic smell or taste of other reviewers. It has ...

Pros: Great coffee, easy to use, little wait time, great results for the money.

Cons: No boiler seen as a drawback by Espresso purists.

Review: Ideally an espresso machine should have a boiler, a 15 bar pump and an Italian name, but if you can't spend upwards of $200 and want quality espresso the Hamilton Beach machine is what you want. The HB has a 15 bar pump, this is no steam machine ...

Pros: Compact size won't hog kitchen. Features relative to price. Save $$$ making espresso at home.

Cons: O-rings holding steaming wand attachment in place broke. Learning curve.

The Bottom Line: I would rate this four stars (above average) but for the fact that the O-rings that hold the plastic cover over the steamer broke.

Review: Before I get to the good aspects of the Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso Maker, I'll start off with the bad: I used my Hamilton Beach Cappuccino Plus Espresso Maker [40729] less than six times when the rubber gaskets that hold on the plastic ...

Pros: Space-saving design, holds enough water for multiple cups and is easy to refill.

Cons: Espresso is watery, steam wand is too short and doesn't make much froth.

The Bottom Line: I wouldn't recommend this machine. For $70, I could have two or three inexpensive boiler machines that actually make better espresso.

Review: Before I comment on this machine, let me say that I am a coffee geek. I have barristad at a friend's coffee shop in the past, and when I travel, I taste coffee at small shops the entire way. However, I firmly believe in value. I don't spend money that ...

Pros: Pump driven, steam wand is sufficient

Cons: Very low quality. Steamed milk tastes very strange

The Bottom Line: Buy this for un-qualified bragging rights only.

Review: I bought this machine about a year and a half ago based on the price (about $70.00 at K-Mart). I figured that for $70.00 I would try it (I held on the to receipt though). We I got it home I was quickly disappointed in the quality. First off, the only ...

Pros: Fast warm up time, great results. Great for small kitchens. Came with DVD.

Cons: Mine leaked from beginning, but still gave a great cup of espresso.

Review: Great machine for the money, under $80 at K-mart. Mine leaked water under and around the grind holder. Took it back, made great espresso. The quality of the coffee determined the resulting espresso. I tried 2 brands of beans and found quality does count ...

Pros: Easy tasty espresso shots from ese pods (IF a 1.5oz shot does it for you)

Cons: Too many to name! Mainly poor choice for latte, cappuccino. mocha drinks

The Bottom Line: This machine is junk. Keep searching. (the glowing reviews on Amazon have me very confused)

Review: I learned about this machine on Amazon and after reading all of the (mostly) glowing reviews decided to purchase one locally. I currently have a $45 Krups mini espresso machine. It does an excellent job, steams milk beautifully and I can make great ...