Krups Bravo Plus 872 Espresso Machine

Pros: Small size makes it handy to keep on the counter.
Cons: Does NOT make good Cappuccino!

One of my brother-in-law’s favorite “family stories” is about the time he visited a local restaurant. He was quite excited to see some additions to the normally pedestrian menu. One of the additions was cappuccino or espresso coffee. The waitress came to...

Pros: Easy to use, good quality
Cons: Froth attachment clogs if not cleaned after every use

I'm a coffee and cappuccino addict. I've cut back on my caffeine intake dramatically recently but I still love a hot cup of coffee or a latte in the mornings. I've wanted an espresso maker for a while but had never bought one because I just wasn't...

Pros: Makes Great Coffee Treats
Cons: Makes Enough For 2 People

As the title might elude to I got this Krups Espresso machine for my one year anniversary. This little piece of machinery is a nice addition to my ever growing hope chest.


I was a little puzzled though by the suggested price of...

Pros: Does make wonderful espresso and Cappuccino at home and machine was a reasonable price.
Cons: So many directions! So many steps. So much attention. A coffeehouse is more fun.

I thought the Mr. Coffee espresso/cappuccino maker Model ECM3,would be one of those fun appliances. It seemed more entertaining until I got tired of reading the instructions every time I used it. I found I had to carefully follow the directions to get...

Pros: Price
Cons: boiler - not a pump

My entry level Krups espresso machine was purchased on a newly-wed budget. With that in mind it performs acceptably well. The art of espresso making was new to me at the time, as it is to most of those who purchase this product, but the manual got me...

Pros: inexpensive
Cons: not large enough to properly brew a good espresso

I remember the romantic times when I was a teenager in love and with my lady on my arm we would stroll into the sidewalk cafes in a quaint city near my hometown. Ah, i remember sipping my first cappucino staring into her eyes and relishing the moment....

Pros: Pros aren't going to like any home espresso machine, they are spoiled.
Cons: Cons probably don't get to drink espresso, it's a privilege so enjoy it while you can.

God I love espresso in the morning, it smells like . . . well, coffee. I used to work in a coffee house, and those early mornings dealing with the public were made bearable by a quick "Double Shot of My Baby's Love". Now I'm starting my...

Pros: Quick, Easy, Delicious Espresso
Cons: none

I bought this Krups Espresso Bravo Plus #872 machine because I got tired of the same old coffee at work. I like to go to the coffee houses and have something special, but that gets very expensive if you go on a regular basis.So I thought I'd make these...

Pros: Quick tasty brew
Cons: Too small for a large party

After happily using an older version of this machine for many years, my family decided it was time for an upgrade. They bought me a Krups Espremio FNP1 Espresso Maker which I ended up returning to the store. Still intent on replacing the trusty old...

Pros: Quickly brews espresso.
Cons: The milk frother is a bit unwieldy.

I got the Krups Espresso Machine through an EBay auction. It is a godsend. When I was in law school, I became highly dependent upon Starbucks, but the Starbucks bill ended up to be really hefty. So, I purchased this machine and my caffeine needs were...

Pros: Inexpensive, acceptable product quality, easy to use.
Cons: Steamer attachment is a pain to clean, doesn't heat milk adequately.

I bought the Krups Espresso Bravo Plus a few months ago as a replacement machine for my office . . . I enjoy my morning latte but don't relish walking 2 blocks in the rain to the campus coffee shop. The Bravo Plus is a steam system which doesn't do...

Pros: Inexpensive, decent product
Cons: Makes small amount, difficult directions

I love a good espresso, latte, or cappuccino as much as the next guy, but I hate paying 3.25 for a cup of coffee. To feed my addiction, I eventually decided it was time to go for my own machine. Unfortunately, I'm just about as cheap about appliances as...

Pros: It's cheap
Cons: It's cheap

Function.
This Krups unit functions by sending pressurized water (steam) through the coffee. This is not how a cafe style "pump" espresso machine works. A coffee house or cafe typically uses a 2 or 3 group/head espresso machine that keeps...

Pros: Easy to use, Good taste
Cons: Hard to clean, Very Slow, very slow.

I received the Krups Espresso Bravo Plus for Christmas a few years back, and loved it at first, but I soon found many things about it that were not so loveable.

The machine, I must admit, makes a great latte, if you know how to use it. When I...

Pros: Makes excellent espresso (with crema), caps and lattes
Cons: Not enough steam power for two cups at a time

The Krups Bravo Plus makes excellent espresso, lattes and cappuccinos. Here are a few tips to get you making café as good as the best coffee bars.

Tip#1. Start with good coffee. I hate to say it, but Starbucks is the best I've found so far,...