I ❤️ my coffee cuisinart so they I order my expresso was not disappointed

I ❤️ my coffee cuisinart so they I order my expresso was not disappointed  Read Less

Customer service is terrible. Since 2017 I had to exchange the machine 1 time and now Im trying to fix it again.

Customer service is terrible. Since 2017 I had to exchange the machine 1 time and now Im trying to fix it again.  Read Less

I recently upgraded from this model. It's clear that a $1000+ machine will perform better than this, but for this price it's an...  Read More

I recently upgraded from this model. It's clear that a $1000+ machine will perform better than this, but for this price it's an excellent entry and with correct grinding you can get extremely high quality Espresso.This gets 4 stars for a couple reasons:* This is a Single Boiler, which hopefully you knew before getting into it. However the boiler isn't Smart enough to heat properly after steaming. The shot you pull after steaming will be horrible. You want to Steam, run a single shot blank, let the machine recharge, and then pull your shot.* The frothing wand is far too long and unwieldy. To froth correctly with the included milk pitcher, you need to basically ensure this machine is at the edge of your counter.* The portafilter is not of super high quality, so I frequently found that one shot glass was filled much more than another. I had to resort to leaning the machine a certain way to get equally disbursed shots the past couple years.Other than that I'm convinced with good grinds and regular cleaning you can get extremely high-quality espresso out of this machine. If you're like me and love Iced Lattes more than Cappuccinos, OR live alone and don't mind spending 10 minutes making a frothed milk beverage, I enjoyed my time with this machine immensely. Recouping a $250 investment one drink at a time is a heck of a lot easier than $1000, and after 7 years the convenience made this purchase totally worth it.  Read Less