Electra-Craft Cafe Retro Espresso

Electra-Craft Cafe Retro Espresso
alaScore 71

50 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the size and design are on the whole positive, whereas many are critical about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Coffee & Espresso Makers the Espressione Cafe Retro Espresso Maker - Red is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Espressione Cafe Retro Espresso Maker - Red

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of the Espressione Cafe Retro Espresso Maker - Red from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

56% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Was good for awhile....

 

Was good for awhile....

I wouldn't buy this machine again. When I first got it, I thought it was great, but over time, it's gone downhill while my skills matured. As a coffee enthusiast, I bought it to learn to make 'real' espresso, but quickly outgrew it. My shots began...

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awsome

 

works like a

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Nice to look at but functionality poor

 

Nice to look at but functionality poor

Having redone our kitchen we decided to upgrade our coffee machine. Well,looks great, but function is pretty poor and does not froth well. I unfortunately have to agree with all the other negative comments left about this product, its a shame I did...

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Delonghi Disappointment

 

Delonghi Disappointment

While the machine has an impressive look, it does not boast the kind of pump power needed to get a good extraction. The machine was light weight compared to better quality machines. My last machine was a Starbucks Barista and the Delonghi does not...

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Daily user on 5 yr old machine!

 

Daily user on 5 yr old machine!

I've had this machine for 5 years and it's going strong. I never use the steam wand very much, so I can't comment as much other than it still works. I've never descaled or cleaned the machine other than the outer workings, driptray, etc. I pull at...

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Beautiful machine, EXCELLENT Espresso!

 

Beautiful machine, EXCELLENT Espresso!

I ordered the Espressione 13850 Cafe Retro Espresso Machine back in April, but was in the process of moving, so didn't get a chance to set it up and use it until recently. I was worried that waiting too long to use it could be a potential problem,...

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I LOVE IT!

 

I LOVE IT!

I absolutely LOVE this machine! After reading some of the negative reviews I was a little leary on buying this machine, but now I'm glad I did! I have found that you wont have any problems if you keep your machine clean as per the instructions. The...

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I LOVE IT!

 

I LOVE IT!

I absolutely LOVE this machine! After reading some of the negative reviews I was a little leary on buying this machine, but now I'm glad I did! I have found that you wont have any problems if you keep your machine clean as per the instructions. The...

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buyers remorse

 

buyers remorse

Espressione 1385O Cafe Retro Espresso Machine, Red Summary, (to quote 50's Poison Ivy) you can look, but don't touch I received this as a birthday present two years ago. It is beauty to look at, and at it first it worked well. However, within a year...

Product Specifications

Café Retro is Old World Design with New age features. Steel body with thermo painted metal finish, toggle switches with indicator lights, temperature gauge, sturdy pull down lever for providing commercial quality steaming/frothing, removable tank with water level visible, .7 liter boiler, pull out knock box and cup warmer. Adaptable for use with ground coffee or coffee servings (ESE).
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