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Gaggia Cubika

Gaggia Cubika
alaScore 79

56 reviews

Apr, 2024

We have collected and analyzed 56 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 73/100. The average review date is May 1, 2009. We have compared these reviews to 326479 reviews from other Coffee & Espresso Makers. The alaScore™ for this product is 79/100 = Good. Last update: Apr 24, 2024.

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Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

I can tolerate faults & repairs, but I will not put up with shoddy customer service.

 

We purchsed the machine in April. Within a few weeks the power supply had failed & it had to be returned. We tried returning it to the retailer but were told that Gaggia come & collect it. Arranged with Gaggia for collection, & they then tried to...

Makes nice tasting coffee when it works

Reliability & customer service ; Boiler power

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

For coffee lovers this machine fits the bill and looks good too. For best results freshly ground coffee and filtered water are essential.

 

My first espresso machine and I am thrilled with it. Given to me as a gift at christmas and it has been used every day since then.

Looks great, works well, hot plate, lots of steam if needed, large 2L reservoir

Water container fiddly, buttons and steam knob flimsy

Mar, 2009

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Great machine. Great looks. Great price. No problems so far... ...3 months later and still no problems. Still great.

 

I was a bit concerned about my recent purchase after reading some of these other reviews. People telling you their machines keep breaking down and take an age to heat up tends to do that to you. But after a month of use I haven't any complaints.

Looks ; Price/value ; Quality of espresso

Fiddly water reservoir

Jun, 2007

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

The snazzy styling conceals an slightly agricultural machine, but it works well.

 

I read the (mainly negative) reviews here after I had bought it. I was worried about how long it would last, but atfer 2 months of daily use there are no signs of anything going wrong.

Nice looking stainless steel design ; Easy to use ; Makes good coffee

Quite noisy ; Fiddly water tank

Apr, 2007

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Did I get a dud, or are all Cubikas the same? Whatever, Gaggia is not a make I'd buy again.

 

For some years I owned a cheap DeLonghi Caffe Treviso machine. The results it gave were consistent and acceptable. I got a good crema on my espresso and the milk steamer gave passable, though not exceptional froth most of the time. I thought it was...

Smart, modern look

Poor build quality and disappointing results

Dec, 2006

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Good looking machine that produces passable espresso, but is unfortunatly let down by the build quality.

 

I wanted this machine because of the good looks and well known name, but unfortunatly the build quality lets the machine down.

Basic Manual Machine, straightforward to use ; Looks very cool ; Compact enough for a tiny kitchen like mine

Poor build quality ; Low pressure on steam wand

Jan, 2006

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Gaggia brand and sexy looks for a sensible price. Resulting espresso pretty damn good for a domestic machine.

 

Imagine my horror when, after buying a new Gaggia Cubika, I logged on and enrolled onto the Coffee Geek website as a new member and read some of the reviews! A few talk about poor build quaility, unreliability, cheap looks, heating problems etc etc.

Gaggia brand for a sensible price ; Stainless steel body looks v sexy ; Makes pretty good espresso, and decent crema, with the right beans, pressure and learning curve

Drip tray cheap plastic ; Steam knob cheap plastic ; Other reviewers have said build quality poor and breaks down after 3 months! Not had any experience of this myself, but only had the machine for a few weeks

Feb, 2005

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Good looks mask a feeble spec, poor design, dreadful quality and bad customer service - Do not be tempted.

 

My wife liked the look of this and thought she could rely on the Gaggia name. She bought it me for Christmas.

Stylish cubic design and stainless steel skin look great. It is cheap

Cheap - and nasty. The beauty is only skin deep. Good looks mask a wimp of a machine within. Basic design faults and poor quality mean it will soon break down - then you can stop drinking coffee for a few weeks while they repair it. Rinse and repeat

Nov, 2004

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

A well crafted, good looking, reasonably priced machine that despite an apparently ubiquitous early fault (rapidly repaired) produces excellent espre

 

As a coffee-making novice prior to purchasing this machine, I was looking for a reliable brand at a good price. The Cubika did not disappoint and I was producing excellent coffee from the outset.

Very stylish ; Reproducibly good espresso with crema ; Functional hot plate ; Easy to clean ; Excellent customer service

Early button trouble required repair ; Water tank fiddly to remove and replace

May, 2004

Consumer review (coffeegeek.com)

Great espresso maker - if only they could make one that lasts me more than 3 months!

 

First let me say that I was really pleased with my stainless steel Gaggia Cubika when I was given it for Christmas. It appeared to be a robust, all-metal, machine. The coffee it made tasted first class, which, after all, is why we bother with these...

Makes great coffee ; The top gets warm so is be used as a cup warmer, which is a nice touch

Build quality variable. I'm about to take back my second faulty machine. Each has lasted about 3 months (using the machine twice a day, making a couple of cappuccinos each time) ; After operating the steam button it can take a little while for a head...

Apr, 2004

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