DeLonghi - Pump Espresso Maker - Black/Stainless

I have researched a good espresso machine for under $100 for a while and this always comes up. Then, I googled it and everyone seems to like it so I decided to try it myself. OMG! The espresso that it makes is awesome with the Crema and the foam. I don't use the frother much because it is easier to put the milk in the microwave for 1 minute to get the same result, then I just add the espresso made with this genius machine and have myself a great cappuccino. FYI: I have 2 Keurig that I do not use anymore and Nespresso machine which I like but you have to have the special coffee for it. With this machine, you can use any espresso you like and I am using Lavazza.. Just wonderful!

This is my first espresso machine so I can't compare it to anything else. But the espresso's I have been getting are great. Milk steamer works good and the espresso's have a good creme on them.

We have had this Espresso maker for a couple of months now. It makes really good espresso! You have to wait 10-15 minutes for the machine to warm up, even though the light comes on a lot sooner than that, you have to wait, for it to be really hot.

If you're a coffee/espresso enthusiast like me and are tired of spending $3-6/cup this machine will help your finances in the long run. I don't use the steamer option (milk frothing) because it's a mess that I don't like to clean up when I'm trying to get ready for work in the morning. It's a great option to have though when I can take my time with my drink on the weekends. Do your research before purchasing this machine so you know what to expect and won't be disappointed. Before buying this espresso machine I knew that: I needed to have special cups for espresso because regular cups will NOT fit, there is no automatic shut off so you need to watch it or it will overflow, the machine does vibrate A LOT so the cup will move if you're not holding it in place, for best tasting espresso go for Lavazza or Illy is the way to go. I tried a different brand that was half the price at HEB but it was absolutely horrible. I've used this machine daily for a little bit over a month now and I feel like I've already made my money back. Buy with confidence, you won't regret it.

Our beginners espresso machine broke ( Mr Espresso) and after we came back from our Italian vacation we wanted to keep enjoing our espressos and machiatto just like we did in Italy. We felt that we wanted to upgrade to a better machine without spending too much. I read several reviews and to me, the pros weighted more than the cons, so I decided to try it myself. My only con is that machine it is a little noisy, but once you fill out the water to its max capacity the sound diminishes. Most of the cons I read on other reviews are addressed on the instruction manual. The machine gives you a beautiful crema on your espresso. The machine is easy to clean and easy to operate. It only requires to read the instructions manual first, and there shouldn't be any issues. This is a great step between a begginers to a pro machinery. I am very happy with my purchase! Also remember, that the type of coffee bean and other factors influence on the quality of your espresso. :)

The espresso machine is a good starter machine. PROS: the price, easy to use, good espresso. CONS: to short to fit a regular size coffee cup, tamper is not practical.

I bought this espresso maker for my daughter. There are so many choices, it confused me. However, I came to learn that this brand was very well received by coffee and espresso enthusiasts. I gave this espresso machine to her and a week later, she called me and said the following: It was easy to use, make very good espresso and it took up only a minimal amount of space on the counters. I could have purchased other, more expensive espresso machines and may not have had a different reaction than this, far less expensive choice!! I am happy with my choice, because she is happy. I would recommend this machine to anybody that is cost conscious and still wanting a great cup of coffee or espresso.

I love this little guy. I use it almost every day and have had it about 3 weeks now. I still haven't mastered the amount of foam versus steamed milk, but I have gone through three gallons of milk trying. It is fun making my lattes, mochas and cappuccinos though. Overall, it's a great value for the price, and I have saved ample money from otherwise going to a big name place for my mocha. I have taken it apart a few time to clean, but after the initial cleaning and taking off of the milk steamer knob, it seems the mojo that made steaming and frothing milk is gone. Perhaps not gone, but it seems that the seal isn't perfect, and thus it seems more difficult to easily choose to make frothed milk or steamed milk. Disclaimer though, it could easily be operator error, and I have had a lot of fun practicing. Whether it's a lot of steamed milk or a lot of froth, I have enjoyed this little device and it's ease of use (and ability to clean easily).