Rated 5 out of
5
by
willster459 from
Great Little Espresso Maker!
To start off, I did receive this espresso maker for free but this review is 100% my own honest opinion. This Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker is a nice basic unit that does its job well in making a quick delicious espresso. The instructions could be more detailed but once you get the hang of it, it is very easy to use and does more than you think this little unit could in speed and frothing. The speed is the main thing I think about the machine as once you set it up and turn it on, it quickly goes to work and in no time you have a quality espresso without the high price of the coffee shop. A must for anyone looking for an entry level but efficient and quality espresso maker.
Date published: 2017-11-06
Rated 5 out of
5
by
lukan91 from
Fantastic Value
I purchased one from Target a few months back, and have been impressed by just how well it works and how durable it is. I use it every day and have had no issues with it. Some have remarked that this machine isn't capable of producing a crema, but I haven't had this issue; it doesn't exactly give you a half-cup worth, but it makes a nice rich foam that will top off the espresso underneath.
For the price, you really can't go wrong, especially if you're just getting into the espresso game like me (went to Italy back in January and got hooked). Might upgrade to a fancier machine down the line, but for now, I'm very happy with this guy.
Date published: 2018-07-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
HiDee from
Not as good as the ECM160-RB
I bought this machine a few weeks ago to replace my beloved ECM160-RB (an older version of the same machine) as it was the only version any of my local stores stocked. I had my previous machine for two years until the handle broke off. I am so disappointed with this new machine. It does not brew espresso, it brews coffee. The final product is nothing like my old machine with zero crema. My lattes are horrible and I almost had to resort to going back to buying coffee out again. Fortunately, the Mr Coffee website still sells my old machine, of which I have already ordered one. This new one is the pits, with a higher price point, and I don't recommend it to anyone
Date published: 2018-01-24
Rated 2 out of
5
by
tigerslover59 from
Cute espresso maker
I bought this 1 week ago and was so excited about the frother!! The major problem is the wand cover broke after the 3rd use and the frother doesn’t work without the cover. No replacement parts online. It sounds like they don’t have replacement parts available right now. Why do they sell products that are not tested first?
Date published: 2018-02-14
Rated 4 out of
5
by
brokebutlikescoffee from
Great Value
I bought this machine a few days ago in an attempt to save some money and stop going out for coffee everyday. It does everything that I need it to and works pretty well. I am glad that I bought it do not regret buying it at all. I am excited to buy some coffee syrups and make all different kinds of lattes. Perfect for a college student on a budget. The only issue I have had with it is that one time when I went to steam my milk, the wand sucked all the milk into the machine? I'm assuming some kind of vacuum was formed but I wasn't sure how to clean the inside of the machine so I really hope I cleaned it right.
Date published: 2018-07-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Cschwartz321 from
Great daily latte/macchiato machine!
This is a great machine. I’ve always independently held an espresso machine and a separate frother because these combo machines never quite did the trick. This one actually makes beautiful fluffy hot froth. I have had to be careful to have a large enough cup because the milk and froth with the attached wand can more than double in size! Great little machine and super easy to use. Feels like it will hold up well to daily use too. It comes with easy markings in the coffee chamber and water fill cup that shows you where to stop filling if you’re working with 2 shots or 4 shots. Nice little machine!
Date published: 2017-11-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
mmlisa from
Love the machine but broken part w/in 1 week
I love this little Latte Maker ECM170. It works great, it's compact and is a real value for the $. However, the black steam wand cover broke into three parts after 1 week of use. And sometimes it blew off into the milk. I would like to purchase several covers to keep on hand and to replace the broken one, but it is not available for purchase. I don't want to return the machine for such a simple piece, nor return the machine every time the wand cover should break. So disappointed. When will this cover be available? Can I steam without it?
Date published: 2018-04-20
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Tracie H from
NIce Espresso Maker
The Mr. Coffee Espresso Maker is a nice machine to save you money! After you read through the quick start and use it a couple times you will be able to make espresso with ease. The quality is nice and it is fun to be able to make all my fancy coffee drinks without spending $5 a drink. It is nice even to elevate the kids' hot chocolate with milk foam on top. I would say the only downside is the amount of space it takes up for only using it 2-3 days a week since it does take a little longer to make a drink with this espresso maker than just plain black coffee.
Overall I enjoy this machine and would recommend it to others and like to show it off to people who come over to brunch.
Date published: 2017-11-07