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Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL

Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL
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alaScore 79

47 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 reviews of Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and maintenance. The design and price also get good views, but there are some critical views about the noise and capacity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Pneumatic Drill in your Kitchen

 

I followed all the instructions correctly in setting up the Breville Cafe Roma espresso machine and kept it for about a week, using it everyday. It was as loud as a pneumatic drill, I actually jumped the first time I turned it on and turned it quickly...

good crema, heats up quickly, nice design, good frother

extremely loud

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

ONE YEAR USED, GREAT ESPRESSO! PRICED RIGHT! VERY HAPPY

 

After owning this Breville Cafe Roma for over a year I have to say my money was well spent. I read all the reviews, pros and cons, WHICH CONFUSED ME MORE. I wanted an espresso machine that made good to very good espresso. I didn't want or ...

IMPRESSIVE! GREAT PRICE, GREAT ESPRESSO, GREAT MACHINE

LOW-MED STEAM WITH SOME WATER COMBINED WHILE FROTHING

May, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

ONE YEAR USED, GREAT ESPRESSO! PRICED RIGHT! VERY HAPPY

 

After owning this Breville Cafe Roma for over a year I have to say my money was well spent. I read all the reviews, pros and cons, WHICH CONFUSED ME MORE. I wanted an espresso machine that made good to very good espresso. I didn't want or need to spend...

IMPRESSIVE! GREAT PRICE, GREAT ESPRESSO, GREAT MACHINE

LOW-MED STEAM WITH SOME WATER COMBINED WHILE FROTHING

May, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Very good value, consistent shots, excellent froth

 

I have had the Cafe Roma since December 2007, it was recommended to me by a Rancillio Owner as a good Value machine. It has performed flawlessly once I got the proper grind and tamp(as with any expresso machine). I use an inexpensive Breville grinder...

Great Value, consistent shots/froth. quick heat-up, large water reservoir, easier than

Lightly tamped Pucks removed immediately are messy.- need more room below steaming wand

Mar, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Very good value, consistent shots, excellent froth

 

I have had the Cafe Roma since December 2007, it was recommended to me by a Rancillio Owner as a good Value machine. It has performed flawlessly once I got the proper grind and tamp(as with any expresso machine). I use an inexpensive Breville grinder...

Great Value, consistent shots/froth. quick heat-up, large water reservoir, easier than single-walled portafilter designs

Lightly tamped Pucks removed immediately are messy.- need more room below steaming wand

Mar, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Glorified coffee maker - Don't Buy

 

The Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine is a glorified coffee maker owing to the fact that its filter cups cannot handle finely ground espresso coffee. But that's what espresso is, finely ground! I was using coarsely ground espresso in my...

Stylish COFFEE maker

Not a stylish ESPRESSO maker

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Glorified coffee maker - Don't Buy

 

The Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine is a glorified coffee maker owing to the fact that its filter cups cannot handle finely ground espresso coffee. But that's what espresso is, finely ground! I was using coarsely ground espresso in my...

Stylish COFFEE maker

Not a stylish ESPRESSO maker

Feb, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great machine!!

 

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...

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

water tank window is hard to read

Jan, 2008
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

You get what you pay for

 

One year update: we have had a lot of inquiries about the replacement filter part holder (and have sold quite a few), so i am adding the url for people looking for a replacement part. http://www.vancouverwireedm.com/caferomadiyt.htm We have ...

Price ; heats up quickly ; good pressure for foam ; looks nice

Filter plugs frequently. Plastic collar lock cracks. Poor after-sales service, delayed replacement parts

Sep, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

You get what you pay for

 

One year update: we have had a lot of inquiries about the replacement filter part holder (and have sold quite a few), so i am adding the url for people looking for a replacement part.  http://www.vancouverwireedm.com/caferomadiyt.htm

Price; heats up quickly; good pressure for foam; looks nice

Filter plugs frequently. Plastic collar lock cracks. Poor after-sales service, delayed

Sep, 2007
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