Last Updated: October 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
Mr Coffee Espresso and Cappuccino Maker Caf Barista Silver
Last Updated: October 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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Coffee
251mr, espresso, milk, latte, cappuccino
+78%
-22%
" ... Consistently delivers boutique coffee shop quality beverages in your home. ... Pays for itself in no time given the expense of coffee shops. ... "
" ... You can provide parts for the coffee machine ... "
" ... Definitely beats spending $5 a day buying coffee and it tastes exactly like if I were to buy it from a coffee shop. ... I tried grounding my own at the grocery store but it just didn't grind it fine enough, which made the coffee flavor weak. ... "
" ... We like a larger cup of coffee so we have to run the espresso button twice to get more coffee, and then we run the cappuccino 2 x to get the foam volume we like in a regular coffee cup. ... "
" ... I was skeptical that Mr. Coffee would have a good latte machine. ... "
" ... Initially I wanted to spend less, but thought- why not?- since I was spending so much on buying coffee at Starbucks. ... I have saved so much money making my coffee drinks at home and tried many more coffee beans because of it . ... "
" ... Great espresso/ capuchino maker ! ... "
" ... I GET THE COFFEE AT STARBUCKS AND VOILA! ... "
Cleaning
171cleaning, easy to clean, milk, easy to use, use and clean
+80%
-20%
" ... Clean it at least when it stops making a fine mist when you don't have anything attached. ... "
" ... Hint: You will want to buy a set of assorted bottle brushes to clean out the parts that have milk, as it tends to stick and won't completely rinse off with running water. ... "
" ... Just remember to turn lever from clean to froth setting after cleaning. ... "
" ... I cleaned and maintained it according to manufacturers recommendations. ... "
" ... Clean up isn't bad, with the hardest part getting the spent grounds out after making a cup. ... "
" ... Follow instructions to clean with vinegar B 4 using. ... "
" ... We clean the tamper and both parts of the filter after each use. ... We have a small pipe cleaner like brush to clean the milk spout with. ... "
" ... Their solution was cleaning it properly which I did many times. ... "
Ease of Use
151easy to clean, easy, use and clean, machine, espresso
+96%
-4%
" ... Does what the more expensive guys do, but quicker, easier, and very user friendly! ... "
" ... But everyone likes it and it is not complicated. ... "
" ... First thing I did was read the instructions which were very clear and made set up super easy. ... I love when a company makes set up and instructions a breeze!! ... "
" ... It's easy to use and has worked perfectly! ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean. ... "
" ... It's so easy to use and make a great Latte ... "
" ... So easy to use my 12 year old makes me cappuccinos! ... "
" ... This machine is super simple to use and makes great lattes. ... "
Product Reliability
151stopped working, 6 months, frothing, milk, frother
+41%
-59%
" ... Greatly disappointed that it quite working after 6 months of daily (once a day) use. ... IT HAS BEEN OVER A MONTH NOW AND NO NEW MACHINE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ONE. ... "
" ... We have had two of these machines over the last few years, and each one has broken within a year (starts making super acidic undrinkablle espresso shots). ... "
" ... This machine is is defective. ... "
" ... Both stopped frothing after a year, froth will melt away to nothing. ... "
" ... What I don't like, it doesn't get very hot and it stopped working after a year and a half. ... "
" ... The machine doesn’t work. ... "
" ... However, for two hundred bucks, I'd like more than 6 months of faithful service! ... "
" ... Stopped working after 2 months and only used it once every other week ... "
Ease of Cleaning
91clean, easy to use, use and clean, cleaning, use and easy
+96%
-4%
" ... Also, clean out the parts after each use so you do not get clogs. ... "
" ... I find it easy to use and clean. ... "
" ... It is so easy to use and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Great product, hard to clean ... "
" ... It is not hard to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to take apart for deep cleaning! ... "
" ... Easy to use, easy to clean and perfect cup every time. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and to clean. ... "
Price
77money, worth, machine, cost, worth the money
+78%
-22%
" ... Takes some getting used to, but next step up is more than twice the price ... "
" ... This is a super value. ... "
" ... It is not a perfect machine, but it is worth the asking price. ... "
" ... not perfect but good value for the money. ... "
" ... Good buy for the money. ... "
" ... And at such a reasonable price, will keep it on my list of great gifts to buy. ... "
" ... It's great for the price. ... "
" ... I mean for the money, and speaking of money, good Lord I can't even cum close to putting a number on all the cash I've saved by NOT goin to the local espresso shop, for the money u really can't beat this mach.!!! ... "
Storage
61container, fridge, reservoir, froth, drinks
+64%
-36%
" ... The removable milk container is the best. ... "
" ... Love being able to take out the milk container and just put it in the fridge between uses. ... "
" ... • Comes with a "Milk" reservoir. ... "
" ... it's very easy to clean, makes good milk froth and takes minimal space on the counter. ... "
" ... I agree, but I do feel like the space for the cup feels a little crowded. ... "
" ... Normally I use a french press or drip machine. ... It makes fantastic drinks! ... "
" ... I love that you can detach the milk reservoir and keep the milk in there and just store it in the fridge until you need it again. ... "
" ... Major appliances (refrigerators) used to last 20-30 years. ... "
Build Quality
39milk, aluminum, espresso, tamper, milk frother
+31%
-69%
" ... Here's the reason for failure: ALL boilers are aluminum. ... The separate boiler that feeds the foamer is aluminum. ... therefore the sloughing off pieces of deteriorated aluminum pass. ... The hot water corrodes the aluminum resulting in the same white pieces sloughing off the maze. ... "
" ... The first one last about 2 years and broke due to no enough pressure inside. ... "
" ... Worthless thing worked three times before the milk frother broke down. ... "
" ... Handel broke after 7 months. ... "
" ... Broke down on me after a few weeks. ... "
" ... It requires way too much force, even after using some silicone grease. ... The rubber seal is too thick. ... "
" ... I believed the reviews which was a mistake in my case. ... "
" ... After a few months, the plastic melted. ... "
Food Items
30delicious, latte, almond, froth, drinks
+87%
-13%
" ... I love my almond milk lattes. ... "
" ... Delicious and easy to use. ... "
" ... This makes delicious lattes. ... "
" ... Delicious and easy peasy compared to my old machine. ... "
" ... It makes great foam and the drinks I have made taste excellent. ... "
" ... The kids also love hot chocolate made with the steamed milk. ... "
" ... Great unit, delicious expresso. ... "
" ... Recipe book is very simple so the ingredients are easy to find ... "
Returns
27back, returning, replacement, returned, return window
-100%
" ... Had it one day & sent it back. ... "
" ... We had to return the unit. ... "
" ... I finally decided to return it only to find out I missed my return window and I couldn't return it. ... "
" ... In the process of returning it now. ... "
" ... went back the same day . ... "
" ... First one showed up and the froth didn’t work so we replaced. ... "
" ... Opted to return it instead of replace it. ... "
" ... They tried hours and returned the product eventually. ... "
Sound Quality
19makes, machine, noisy, loud noise, pump
+16%
-84%
" ... It no longer pumps ANY milk, just makes noise is all. ... "
" ... I'm pretty certain it's the machine it's self, as it's making a horrible noise now. ... "
" ... It sounds like the pump is broken. ... "
" ... Item made noise on first try and did not begin to work ... "
" ... I just bought one , just making noise and not working , sent it back ... "
" ... A little noisy but that's expected for this kind of machine. ... "
" ... Noise, takes time and cup sizing is lacking other than small. ... "
" ... It makes all of the sounds as if it's frothing but nothing. ... "
As Gift
17christmas, received, purchased, daughter, machine
+94%
-6%
" ... Gave this to my daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... This is one of the best birthday gifts I have ever purchased for myself. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift. ... "
" ... Very well received gift ... "
" ... One I as a gift for my mom. ... "
" ... My husband received this a gift for Father’s Day and loves it. ... "
" ... I have never used a gift so much ... "
" ... I loved this machine when I first received it as a gift. ... "
Marketplace
17works as advertised, warehouse, thank, replacement, received
+65%
-35%
" ... I like that the product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Please reply as soon as possible ... "
" ... Thank you for making it so easy for me (the non-barista) . ... "
" ... Pretty much works as advertised. ... "
" ... This thing works as advertised. ... "
" ... I had it set to latte setting in this picture. ... "
" ... This is by far the best Amazon product that I have purchased yet. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Controls
16machine, espresso, push, press, cappuccino
+69%
-31%
" ... It was working great for 2 months but now when I push the button to make my normal cappuccino the froth does not work and the espresso just runs and runs and runs until I have push to button for it to stop. ... "
" ... It is easy enough to just hit the button again but somewhat of a pain. ... "
" ... It’s one button operation makes it a snap for home base barista newbie. ... "
" ... It’s easy to clean, it’s the turn of a dial and push of a button. ... "
" ... 90% + of the time you get a nice rich shot of espresso with a simple push-button operation. ... "
" ... Makes great lattes and just pressing one button is great. ... "
" ... I was looking for something that could do everything with one touch of the button and this thing is awesome. ... "
" ... I love that the machine foams the milk for you with the press of a button and allows you to customize the amount of foam for your drink. ... "
Volume
15loud noise, little, makes, machine, volumes
+20%
-80%
" ... It’s SO loud. ... "
" ... Of course, my partner hates it, and complains it wakes them up every morning because it's LOUD. ... "
" ... Very loud and takes forever to heat for use. ... "
" ... Volume inconsistency: We noticed that if the machine is on for a while, the cup size changes. ... "
" ... - not as loud as some other machines ... "
" ... It is very loud in latte mode. ... "
Fit
15machine, grounds, handle, filter, espresso
+27%
-73%
" ... Make sure it is properly locked or it will drop out of position and create a mess. ... "
" ... Too slow to make second cup. ... "
" ... I tried unscrewing the screws in the lid to take it apart to clean but even after you take out the screws it does not open. ... I'm going back to the old steamer that you put inside a metal cup and make your foam by hand. ... "
" ... There is a dual nipple design in the cup that is supposed to assist with locking the filter in place but it is not big enough to actually work. ... "
" ... The espresso cup is hard to attach to the machine, you have to hold the whole thing in order to twist it in to place. ... "
" ... Worthless thing worked three times before the milk frother broke down. ... "
" ... We’ve only had it for a couple of months but every now and then it gets completely jammed! ... "
" ... It requires me to hug the machine and hold it in place while using my other arm to remove it. ... Sometimes I even have to use the heel of my hand to knock it a few times to come loose. ... "
Setup
14follow, read the instructions, priming, followed, setup
+71%
-29%
" ... Follow instructions to clean with vinegar B 4 using. ... "
" ... Do follow the priming instructions. ... "
" ... set up is pretty simple, simply follow the short set of instructions. ... "
" ... Pretty neat setup. ... "
" ... First thing I did was read the instructions which were very clear and made set up super easy. ... I love when a company makes set up and instructions a breeze!! ... "
" ... Not usually being one to follow instructions I paid heed to previous reviewers and very carefully followed all the instructions for cleaning and priming and I'm very glad I did. ... "
" ... Note: You must follow the directions when first setting up the machine and Prime it! ... "
" ... It’s super easy to clean and the start up instructions are easy to follow. ... "
Heating
14hot, heating, heat, heats, get
+57%
-43%
" ... I still use it to pull a double shot and then heat up the milk to make a latte. ... "
" ... For me, heating the milk in the microwave does the trick. ... "
" ... The kids also love hot chocolate made with the steamed milk. ... "
" ... The machine heats up relatively quickly but is the longest step, so I would recommend turning it on first and putting the milk container in then, putting the espresso in. ... "
" ... Once the water/milk is heated up it makes the beverages quickly. ... "
Water Usage
12reservoir, tank, milk, vinegar, make sure
+58%
-42%
" ... It’s an awesome value that is compact with a water reservoir (so nice!) ... "
" ... Pull the red plug under the water part. ... "
" ... I cleaned it every cycle as directed and have neutral city water which I filter before using. ... "
" ... However once the water started flowing all works well! ... "
" ... Also, I only used bottled water on my last machine and I never had a problem with lime scale or hard water, so I will only use bottled water on this one as well. ... "
" ... I found the water container good for almost a week (I use it 2-3 times a day). ... "
" ... - use well filtered water to prevent mineral build-up ... "
Capacity
10without, since, nice, machine, household
+100%
" ... Very nice addition to my kitchen. ... "
" ... My family is enjoying this product a lot. ... "
" ... This has been the best addition to our household. ... "
" ... Wanted a cheaper one for our secondary home. ... "
" ... I have been using this machine daily for the last 9 months making 3 to 6 cups for family and friends. ... "
" ... Since this machine arrived at the house, the family is more united. ... "
" ... Have used it for three days now and the whole family loves it! ... "
" ... As for our household, we love it! ... "
Delivery
10shipped, delivered, without, product, contents
+50%
-50%
" ... Delivery was slow ... "
" ... Did not work out of box. ... "
" ... Instead a dribble of warm very dilute watery milk is delivered. ... "
" ... Brought the item because of over-all reviews. ... "
" ... Received a replacement part from the company and it was the wrong part. ... "
Washing
9machine, frother, cycle, cleaning, best
+67%
-33%
" ... This is the best expresso machine! ... "
" ... Whole reason we bought this was for the automatic frother. ... "
" ... Absolutely love the automatic frother. ... "
" ... This machine gets used daily. ... "
" ... everything is automatic . ... "
" ... I particularly like the automatic steamer. ... "
Design
9little, elegant, design, easy to use
+89%
-11%
" ... It's elegant. ... The workmanship is solid. ... "
" ... and yet looks legitimate at the same time. ... "
" ... Me and my husband look forward daily to have our cappuccinos. ... "
" ... First, it's very appealing to the eye. ... "
" ... It is a bit plasticky, but with a little care it looks like it will last a while. ... "
" ... It seems quite elegant in the kitchen. ... "
" ... It is not easy to use, despite the simplified design, but it's worth a little extra trouble. ... "
Comfort
9pain, pressure, inside, hit, hand
+56%
-44%
" ... It's easy, but a pain. ... "
" ... It feels sturdy and well made. ... "
" ... I also didn't want one that used pods because my last one did and putting the pod in was always hit or miss. ... "
" ... It is easy enough to just hit the button again but somewhat of a pain. ... "
Water Resistance
8used, vinegar, took, mixed, make sure
+63%
-38%
" ... Pull the red plug under the water part. ... "
" ... All the money I've saved by not goin out to buy my espressos I guess I could buy a SKI BOAT !! ... "
" ... Also, I only used bottled water on my last machine and I never had a problem with lime scale or hard water, so I will only use bottled water on this one as well. ... "
" ... It’s really fool proof for those of us that aren’t baristas. ... "
" ... Took me a few tries to "prime" it, as in run it a couple of times to get water coming through prior to the initial use. ... "
Blend Quality
8makes, blend, well, latte, good
+100%
" ... It really makes a well balanced, blended latte or cappuccino. ... "
" ... It makes amazing espresso, Latte’s etc. ... "
" ... burr grinding my own starbucks expresso beans, the rich deep authentic taste of a restaurant expresso is all there ... "
" ... I found that Lavazza espresso blend is reasonably priced and tastes good with this machine. ... "
" ... Does a very good job brewing espresso and a more than adequate job steaming milk. ... "
" ... The drinks come out well blended. ... "
" ... It makes a mid-level tasting espresso, and I grind my beans fresh daily. ... "
" ... I had a perfect blend! ... "
Size
7size, wanted, use, makes, large
+71%
-29%
" ... It took one time to figure out what size of cup I should use. ... "
" ... So Yes, it makes a decent/good latte and all, it's nice and compact, it's easy to use, etc . ... "
" ... Wanted to love this, it's a great size. ... "
" ... Finally, dialing in the grind size is important. ... "
" ... The size is perfect for counter top, it's compact, and it's simple enough that most people can use it. ... "
Software Platform
6trial, took, espresso, error, best
+17%
-83%
" ... I will of course update. ... "
" ... UPDATED Update: I completely disassembled the product to determine why the failure. ... "
User Manual
5read the manual, work, use, machine, read
+20%
-80%
" ... I used the manual and did what it suggested, but it still wouldn't work. ... "
" ... I read the manual and it mentioned to run the machine with some white vinegar ... "
" ... She only read the directions from the manual for prepping. ... "
For Kids
5use, kids, daughter, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... It is so easy to use that even my teen son uses it with ease. ... "
" ... We bought this for my daughter for Christmas and she’s in love! ... "
" ... Gave this to my daughter for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought for my son, he loves it. ... "
" ... Mean while, I make my kids breakfast! ... "
Product As Described
5picture
+100%
" ... I had it set to latte setting in this picture. ... "
" ... I like that the product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... Pretty much works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... This thing works as advertised. ... "
Features
5feature, used, milk, adding
+60%
-40%
" ... The machine has some great features. ... "
" ... The foaming feature is VERY good. ... "
Camera
5espresso, easy to use, double
+100%
" ... Otherwise, 9/10 times it makes great espresso shots! ... "
" ... Easy to use but shots are too small. ... "
" ... And the amount is programmable, so you can opt for stronger or weaker shots. ... "
" ... Plus, the espresso shots always came out too watery! ... There's a single and double for espresso shots, cappuccino's and latte's. ... "
" ... (The photos speak for themselves.) ... "
Overall performance
4+100%
" ... Perfect - hope it runs well for a long time! ... "
" ... You better do it fast, ... "
" ... I have had it for two years now, and it's still running smooth! ... "
" ... It does a great job ... "
Gaming
3changer, machine
+100%
" ... I use this machine every morning and it has been a game-changer. ... "
" ... Total game changer. ... "
" ... This little machine was a game-changer for me. ... "
For Travel
3vacation, trip, november, 2nd, 2020
+100%
" ... Don't get me wrong, I will treat myself occasionally to Starbucks but I am re-claiming my paycheck and saving for a vacation! ... "
" ... All the money I've saved by not goin out to buy my espressos I guess I could buy a SKI BOAT !! ... "
" ... Liked it so much, I bought a second for vacation home. ... "
Power Consumption
3one
+33%
-67%
" ... When I get up the energy. ... "
" ... The first one was defective right out of the box and had a faulty power switch. ... "
Freebies
3comes, book
+100%
" ... It comes with recipe booklet so you can try several flavors and combinations. ... "
" ... Recipe book is very simple so the ingredients are easy to find ... "
" ... There are some great recipes in the little book that comes with it. ... "
Lens
3shots, shot filter, pulling, espresso, double
+33%
-67%
" ... I ordered this item and it works fine, however, the double shot filter was missing. ... "
Battery Life
3+67%
-33%
" ... leave it on the warmer for a couple of hours . ... "
" ... hope this one lasts longer. ... "
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