Gaggia Carezza

Bang For the Buck

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Pros: Inexpensive, Copper boiler, fast

Cons: Noisy, no warmer plate for cups

Bottom Line:
You could pay alot more for a machine that is probably not much better. This looks nice, is fairly easy to use, and makes great espresso. Read More

Great Starter Machine

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Pros: Economical, Makes good Espresso, Uses Pods, Does not require plumbing

Cons: Loud, Could be easier to clean

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On a budget? New to espresso making? This is the machine for you!!! I love mine! Read More

Gaggia Carezza

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Pros: Great tasting espresso and cappuccinos, gets warmed up fast.

Cons: Messy if you forget to turn off the steam switch before removing the portafilter.

Bottom Line:
A good espresso machine for someone looking to buy an entry level pump machine. Read More

Overall a good deal

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Pros: great price and overall a good machine

Cons: No room for regular size mug, and continues to drip after shot done.

Bottom Line:
For light home or office use, it is a good deal. Read More

Nice machine, nice price, great coffee

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Pros: Lots of pressure, easy to use and clean. Reputable brand for 200 bucks.

Cons: Noisy, inconveniently located water reservoir.

Bottom Line:
For making a reasonable shot of espresso this machine is a bargain, it has already paid for itself, having kept me chain store free since I've had it. Read More

Good Coffee but Drippy, Noisy and Reservoir Design Problem

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Pros: Good coffee. Same internals as more expensive Gaggia's.

Cons: Too loud and too messy.

Bottom Line:
If you need to spend the bottom dollar on a well performing machine - this is a good choice - otherwise spend a little more to avoid the annoyances. Read More

poor customer service

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Pros: Looks pretty.

Cons: noisy machine. non-existent customer service