Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL

Pros: High pressure for foam, nice looking stainless steel exterior, simple to use, great price.

Cons: hard-to-see water level, not as pretty as die-cast model.

The Bottom Line: Same guts as the die cast model for half the price, better pressure than DeLonghi BAR 42, very nice looking stainless steel veneer.

Review: We use this machine to make great capuccinos every morning, after having returned a DeLonghi BAR 42 model that wouldn't generate sufficient steam pressure. Be sure to check out the steam pressure rating -- this one is 15 bars, more than sufficient to ...

Pros: Incredible Crema, heat-up fast, steam wand work perfectly.

Cons: Nothing at all

The Bottom Line: Don't hesitate to buy this machine, It will be the deal of your life.

Review: I was really sick of my Delonghi BAR32. This machine was the worst experience of my life.I'm planning to buy an automatic machine soon. Waiting for the budget, so i needed a cheap machine for all my hard wake up. The Breville Roma was one of my choice. ...

Pros: Great tasting and HOT espresso every time, great frothing, easy to use

Cons: water tank window is hard to read

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this machine - great coffee, ease of use and aesthetic value to boot!

Review: The Cafe Roma makes great espresso, steams and frothes milk very effectively, and is great looking to boot. It heats up quickly and its warming tray is effective in warming up cups as long as you leave it on for at least five minutes before you pull the ...

Pros: Excellent industrial design, robustly constructed

Cons: None yet!

The Bottom Line: Skip the cheap steam based capuccino machines, buy this pump based Breville. You'll love the Coffee it produces!!

Review: We purchased a new Breville ESP8XL after having a Little Krups steam pressure unit. It's a while new world having a pump driven espresso maker, it's so intuitive to use and I think my children could make a Barista style milk foam the first time. The ...

Pros: great foamy cappuccino, included classy stainless cups

Cons: plastic water tank, filter assembly too low for big coffee mug

The Bottom Line: Definitely worth buying for commercial tasting espresso in home situation

Review: After unsuccessfully trying out a a few different machines the Breville was a very pleasant surprise - restaurant quality espresso at home! The package contents are: esspresso machine, 2 stainless steel cups and saucers for espresso, one small milk ...

Pros: Great coffee Impressive looks Solid Build

Cons: Cheap basket clip Leaves old coffee as mud in basket

The Bottom Line: Great Espresso at home , perfect for the addict

Review: I got the Black ESP6 version of this machine over a year ago , and it has been making great cups of coffee since. It sits in the kitchen next to the sink , and friends always seem to be dropping in to sample it's delights. It is at it's best making ...

Pros: Simple to use. It feels like a heavy-duty machine and looks beautiful.

Cons: I cannot see the water level and that is frustrating.

The Bottom Line: I would buy it again. The price is great and the quality if excellent.

Review: The Breville ESP8XL is my third espresso machine. My first was a Krups and did me just fine for a few years. I did some research and decided to try a bottom-of-the-line Saeco Via Viento. Oh my, what a mistake. That was and I am sure will always be ...

Pros: Quick, Simple to use, works well

Cons: Don't let water level fall too low

Review: I have owned this espresso machine for 7 months and LOVE IT. It is super simple to use, easy to clean and quick to make the espresso. I have had only one minor problem. If the water level gets too low (better check it frequently), pressure builds up ...

Pros: Just about everything. It is beautifully finished. Very solid. Makes great Espresso.

Cons: messy to clean up grinds (watery)

Review: We just purchased the Breville ESP8XL and love it. It was time to purchase a second machine for the country and after doing a bit of research this seem to fit the "best bang for the buck" category. I would recommend it to anyone. I think a coworker ...

Pros: LOOK,lots of crema, easy to use, free starter kit is a piece of art !

Cons: Steam is not ajustable but very effective.

Review: I bought this espresso machine because I want a better performing machine than my old Hamilton beach that I paid 100$ can last year. To say the truth, the Hamilton fall short behind this piece of art. In fact, the Breville is ...merely perfect ! I ...