Cuisinart Espresso Maker

I've owned three of these now, and the last one had to be retired for the same reason as the previous two - the steam wand is attached with a plastic coupling piece and it breaks. Cuisinart can't provide a replacement part, and they still haven't figured out to make it out of metal instead for a few cents more. Very frustrating to not be able to repair it. It's otherwise reliable if you clean it as instructed. The first one I received as a gift and about 6 months in it just started smoking. I drove it in to their repair centre and it was replaced for free. No problems with that replacement or the two I've owned since other than the steam wand snapping off. It makes great coffee. I've received many compliments over the years, often from regular Starbucks customers who say it was better. I've had at least one person buy the exact same model on my recommendation. If you are having trouble you are probably over-tamping the ground coffee or grinding too fine (the finest setting on my new Braun grinder is too fine for the machine). Plastic tamper is definitely not the best but serviceable, and stainless steel alternatives start at about $20. But I'm tired of throwing the machine out every 3 years, it's wasteful and I've come to realize that it's probably better to spend more on something that will last.

We've had this espresso maker for about 2 years with no issues as reported in other reviews. That being said, we only use it on weekends and daily if on vacation. No leaks, steam probe is still intact. It is noisy however I expect that from an espresso maker. We grind beans in a Cuisinart Burr Grinder. I usually make Americano's and the expresso creme is wonderful. I haven't had any problems so I would recommend.

I was looking to purchase my first expresso machine when I saw this on sale, so I decided to try it. For a novice expresso person I'm very pleased with the ease of using Cuisinart Expresso Maker. I was able to quickly learn how to make expresso with a nice cream. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to enter into the world of home expresso.

We bought this Cuisinart espresso maker in November 2017. It was working fine until now. The water is leaking from around the steam wand, the bottom of the unit and the knob. You can't touch the knob nor the machine because it's too hot. Really disappointed in this machine. Stay away from it and pick another brand.

Très bon café... quand elle fonctionne. Après 1 an elle nous à lâché, nous l'avons fait réparer par la compagnie et ensuite 1 an plus tard elle nous relâche encore... Je ne recommande pas ce produit.