Last Updated: December 30, 2022 (Refresh Now)
Breville ESP8XL Cafe Roma Stainless Espresso Maker
Last Updated: December 30, 2022 (Refresh Now)
6.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
722
Unverified
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Usage
43espresso, easy to use, grind, milk, machine
+84%
-16%
" ... I continued to use by placing the filter over the coffee ground cup and jimmying it securely. ... "
" ... Well made, easy to use, doesn’t take up too much counter space. ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... The machine is esthetically pleasing but extremely simple. ... This morning, I used my Nespresso although I prefer not using the capsules- I wanted a better-tasting coffee. ... "
" ... easy to use . ... "
" ... Brewed two cups of espresso perfectly this morning!! ... I used Starbucks Espresso roast pre-ground coffee. ... "
" ... The machine will extract all the coffee flavor from the fine grindings. ... If you like good tasting Espresso coffee without the high cost of a bigger machine, a Cafe Roma is really all you need. ... "
" ... It works great and saves me a lot of money at coffee shops. ... "
Reliability
24machine, stopped working, breville, espresso, user error
+38%
-63%
" ... died a month ago. ... Just stopped working. ... "
" ... That's a user error but cmon, who doesn't wake up at 5:30 am and forgets something? ... "
" ... I've owned several Breville espresso machines over the past 15 years or so, but this is the first that broke within three months of near-daily use. ... "
" ... Only used it 4 times and had these problems. ... "
" ... Only worked for a couple months. ... "
" ... It took forever to heat up, and then it just stopped working. ... I haven't used the machine much in 6 months (the newness wore off!) ... "
" ... Then the pump stopped. ... "
" ... Bought for my daughter in college and it stopped working after three months of use ... "
Body
22machine, stainless steel, espresso, tank, metal
+50%
-50%
" ... Switch knob (made out of plastic) broke in less than a year despite gentle use. ... "
" ... I had this product for under a year and already its breaking down. ... "
" ... The portafilter is a size in itself, you can't purchase any other. ... The water reservoir tank is ok and the pressure to pull a shot isn't bad. ... "
" ... FOLLOW UP: This machine was leaking water. ... There was a loose hose somewhere. ... "
" ... I really like Breville products overall but this one was quite disappointing , either i got a faulty product or Roma model is really cheaply made i dont know . ... "
" ... Ive owned 2 of these and this most recent one I purchased the selector dial melted and cracked and they can't replace this part. ... It looks cheap and awful and it cracked in less than a year and unfortunately I waited to try to replace this . ... "
" ... The metal top of the machine sepereted from base, weird looks -cheap made Breville ... "
" ... This machine leaks water out of the back. ... "
Cleaning
16coffee, clean, use and clean, grind, espresso
+63%
-38%
" ... Clean up is easy! ... "
" ... I highly suggest suggest the joy jolt Disney Mickey and Pluto glass mugs set of 2 glass coffee cups 5.4oz . ... "
" ... It is great for the price, easy to use and clean! ... "
" ... I like the look of this espresso machine, it looks very modern and nice, made my set up look clean, I also liked the water reservoir, it's nicely made. ... "
" ... However after about 10 uses, the steaming feature, despite diligent cleaning, became unreliable. ... "
Price
12machine, worth, value, money, machines
+83%
-17%
" ... So the price for both my machines we less thsn 400.00. ... "
" ... and worth every penny we've spent on it. ... "
" ... The price was within reason. ... "
" ... save your money till you can buy a nice ONE! ... "
" ... There are a lot of machines out there in that price range, many brands I’ve never heard of. ... "
" ... We selected this machine based on brand familiarity and price range. ... "
" ... lattes and cappuccinos) or don't have a more refined palette it does a darn good job for the price. ... "
" ... Other then that its a great machine for a cheap price ... "
Marketplace
10received, gave, amazon, stopped working, returned
+20%
-80%
" ... I only just received this product and was excited to open it. ... The box came ripped, as though it had been previously opened and everything was thrown in the box haphazardly. ... I will sadly be returning the product. ... "
" ... Made in China. ... "
" ... Breville gave me an RMA with a sincere apology. ... "
" ... I give up on returning . ... "
" ... I am starting to think that Amazon buys refurbished or used products re-packages them as new. ... "
" ... If not - I will return it. ... "
Size
9spout, size, portafilter, small, pitcher
+33%
-67%
" ... The machine is very noisy and vibrates so much that the cup slides out from under the spout and causes a mess ... "
" ... In the meantime the steel is rusting in the piece that holds the grinds’ cup. ... "
" ... The seal around the group head where you fit the portafilter is a weak point in the Cafe Roma machine . ... "
" ... Hole was jammed with something. ... "
" ... The portafilter is a size in itself, you can't purchase any other. ... "
" ... The espresso filter and handle doesn't fit tight so water goes everywhere. ... "
Comfort
7head, wand, rubber, machine, hands
+57%
-43%
" ... The arm loads to left and tightly to the right. ... "
" ... The steamer head works good, but not what I really use. ... "
" ... whatever I can get my hands on. ... "
" ... This one is smaller but has much more pressure. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
6gave, returned, return, refund
+17%
-83%
" ... I will sadly be returning the product. ... "
" ... Breville gave me an RMA with a sincere apology. ... "
" ... I give up on returning . ... "
" ... If not - I will return it. ... "
Sound
4loud, machine, pumping, mornings, machine makes
+25%
-75%
" ... But it is LOUD. ... "
" ... the sound is very noisy and the quality of the goods is frail ... "
" ... Let's start with the noise, this machine is noise, in the mornings I wake up at 5:30 to go to work and every morning I have to make my espresso. ... The noise is so loud you can clearly imagine that pumping noise in the mornings when everything is so quiet that a simple noise will wake everyone up. ... "
Heating
4milk, water, takes, steam, hot
+50%
-50%
" ... This takes a half an hour to heat up. ... "
" ... It was defective on the first use of machine steamer takes over 5min to heat/froth milk and expresso constantly drips in tray. ... "
Design
4machine
+100%
" ... The device looks nice and seems unlikely made. ... It is surprisingly compact and has a small foot print on the counter which is a plus. ... "
" ... And I also chose it because it looks nice ! ... "
" ... The machine is esthetically pleasing but extremely simple. ... "
" ... Love the look. ... "
Camera
4pull, thing, good, 2, still
+50%
-50%
" ... Within three shots the filter was essentially clogged. ... "
" ... The last thing I really disliked was the way it pulled shots. ... It will literally pull a 2 shots/2oz in 3 seconds . ... there isn't a 1 shot, 2 shot option either ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
3products
-100%
" ... Made in China. ... "
" ... I am starting to think that Amazon buys refurbished or used products re-packages them as new. ... "
" ... today on Amazon I can’t find the machine I bought for less than $245. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3open, machine arrived, machine, delivery, delivered
+67%
-33%
" ... The machine was delivered even earlier than expected. ... "
Food
3flavor, crema, time, steamed, draw
+67%
-33%
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