Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine

Pros: High pressure for foam, nice looking stainless steel exterior, simple to use, great price.
Cons: hard-to-see water level, not as pretty as die-cast model.

We use this machine to make great capuccinos every morning, after having returned a DeLonghi BAR 42 model that wouldn't generate sufficient steam pressure. Be sure to check out the steam pressure rating -- this one is 15 bars, more than sufficient to ...

Pros: Excellent shots, good quality construction
Cons: Weak steamer Wand is stationary. Water tank on the small side.

This is an excellent espresso maker for the money. After our old Feama Contessa died on us we looked for a inexpensive alternative. I read the reviews on the ESP8XL and it sounded good. I got a good deal on a demo off ebay for 90 bucks including ...

Pros: Incredible Crema, heat-up fast, steam wand work perfectly.
Cons: Nothing at all

I was really sick of my Delonghi BAR32. This machine was the worst experience of my life.I'm planning to buy an automatic machine soon. Waiting for the budget, so i needed a cheap machine for all my hard wake up. The Breville Roma was one of my choice. ...

Pros: IMPRESSIVE! GREAT PRICE, GREAT ESPRESSO, GREAT MACHINE
Cons: LOW-MED STEAM WITH SOME WATER COMBINED WHILE FROTHING.

After owning this Breville Cafe Roma for over a year I have to say my money was well spent. I read all the reviews, pros and cons, WHICH CONFUSED ME MORE. I wanted an espresso machine that made good to very good espresso. I didn't want or ...

Pros: Warms up quickly. Stainless steel cups are cute.
Cons: Leaks. Cute cups too hot to actually use once sprayed with boiling espresso.

My wife and I were considering an alternative maker in the ~150 price range, but while at Macy's we saw this Breville ESP8XL and upon physical inspection of the display unit, deemed it to be worth the extra 100 bucks over the other, cheaper DeLonghi we ...

Pros: Stylish COFFEE maker
Cons: Not a stylish ESPRESSO maker

The Breville Cafe Roma ESP8XL Espresso Machine is a glorified coffee maker owing to the fact that its filter cups cannot handle finely ground espresso coffee. But that's what espresso is, finely ground! I was using coarsely ground espresso in my regular ...

Pros: Price; heats up quickly; good pressure for foam; looks nice.
Cons: Filter plugs frequently. Plastic collar lock cracks. Poor after-sales service, delayed replacement parts.

One year update: we have had a lot of inquiries about the replacement filter part holder (and have sold quite a few), so i am adding the url for people looking for a replacement part.  http://www.vancouverwireedm.co m/caferomadiyt.htm We have ...

Pros: Great tasting and HOT espresso every time, great frothing, easy to use
Cons: water tank window is hard to read

The Cafe Roma makes great espresso, steams and frothes milk very effectively, and is great looking to boot. It heats up quickly and its warming tray is effective in warming up cups as long as you leave it on for at least five minutes before you pull the ...

Pros: Excellent industrial design, robustly constructed
Cons: None yet!

We purchased a new Breville ESP8XL after having a Little Krups steam pressure unit. It's a while new world having a pump driven espresso maker, it's so intuitive to use and I think my children could make a Barista style milk foam the first time. The ...

Pros: Great coffee Impressive looks Solid Build
Cons: Cheap basket clip Leaves old coffee as mud in basket

I got the Black ESP6 version of this machine over a year ago , and it has been making great cups of coffee since. It sits in the kitchen next to the sink , and friends always seem to be dropping in to sample it's delights. It is at it's best making ...

Pros: Simple to use. It feels like a heavy-duty machine and looks beautiful.
Cons: I cannot see the water level and that is frustrating.

The Breville ESP8XL is my third espresso machine. My first was a Krups and did me just fine for a few years. I did some research and decided to try a bottom-of-the-line Saeco Via Viento. Oh my, what a mistake. That was and I am sure will always be ...

Pros: Great Value, consistent shots/froth. quick heat-up, large water reservoir, easier than single-walled portafilter designs
Cons: Lightly tamped Pucks removed immediately are messy.- need more room below steaming wand

I have had the Cafe Roma since December 2007, it was recommended to me by a Rancillio Owner as a good Value machine. It has performed flawlessly once I got the proper grind and tamp(as with any expresso machine). I use an inexpensive Breville grinder set ...

Pros: great foamy cappuccino, included classy stainless cups
Cons: plastic water tank, filter assembly too low for big coffee mug

After unsuccessfully trying out a a few different machines the Breville was a very pleasant surprise - restaurant quality espresso at home! The package contents are: esspresso machine, 2 stainless steel cups and saucers for espresso, one small milk ...

Pros: Quick, Simple to use, works well
Cons: Don't let water level fall too low

I have owned this espresso machine for 7 months and LOVE IT. It is super simple to use, easy to clean and quick to make the espresso.
I have had only one minor problem. If the water level gets too low (better check it frequently), pressure builds up when attempting to brew the grounds and it creates quite a mess. I did this several times before realizing what was causing the malfunction. Now I always keep water level high.
I would recommend this espresso machine..

Pros: Just about everything. It is beautifully finished. Very solid. Makes great Espresso.
Cons: messy to clean up grinds (watery)

We just purchased the Breville ESP8XL and love it. It was time to purchase a second machine for the country and after doing a bit of research this seem to fit the "best bang for the buck" category. I would recommend it to anyone. I think a coworker might have gone out and purchased one this evening!