Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Bella Pro Series Slim machine is one that does get the job done, but I wouldn’t say it delivers the greatest espresso. I guess you could say it’s meant for someone who maybe doesn’t have a lot of space for an espresso machine and/or is on a tight budget. In other words, it’ll get the job done if you really want espresso, but it certainly isn’t anything to write home about either. As you would expect at this price point, it’s somewhat cheaply made. That’s especially reflected in the aesthetics and the function of the milk frother and filter. The filter is just hard to get in and out, irritating as you know, it’s kind of important. The frother doesn’t really get hot enough to do what it was designed to do. It makes the milk hot but it doesn’t give you a good froth like you’d want with espresso. The espresso itself actually is pretty good. As with any espresso machine, you need to get the hang of it, and you’ll probably make a couple of not so great cups to start with. Like I said, it’ll do the trick if you need it to. However, I think there are much better options out there for not a lot more money. Obviously, you can spend a ton of money on espresso machines, but there are ones out there for a decent price that will do a better job.

The Bella espresso maker is easier than I thought espresso was. Let me say that I am a novice, and this is the first time making espresso or even really having it. It was something my wife wanted, so I was excited about it too. Anyway, the process to using this machine is very easy, but I did not find the instructions clear so I had to jump over to youtube. I quickly found plenty of videos that made it easy for me to learn to use the machine. I will say that my favorite part of this is that the steamer can also just be used for instant hot water. I currently have an electric kettle, which I will now be giving away because I don't need it anymore. This is a great extra feature I had no idea this would have. As for the espresso itself, it's delicious. That said, remember that you need fattier milk to get a really good froth in a short amount of time. If you are using slim milk, it will take some time to get a good froth, unless I am doing it wrong. Ultimately though, this is smaller than my drip coffee maker, which makes it a perfectly acceptable addition to my kitchen counter space. I don't like to give up counter space unless it's for a good reason, or for something that can do many things. The Bella espresso maker does both with its ability to give me hot water on demand.

I like the idea of having an espresso machine in my own home because it skips the need to go to the coffee shop and spend $4 on a coffee every day when I can buy the syrups and make them at home. The only difference is buying whole bean coffee and needed a grinder to grind beans for the whole bean taste. I have tried a few espresso machines and I will say there is a leaning curve, even after being a barista for a few years. I like that this model is much more slim than other options so it’s great if you have a smaller kitchen. If would even be great for the office. It has the ability to pull two shots at a time which is super convenient and time saving. It also has a side milk frother so you can make your favorite drinks at home! I will say to follow the instructions carefully or watch instructional videos as it can be confusing with the different parts of the machine at first. Overall, I like the functionality and easy set up and it’s a great smaller machine that works even for those that aren’t super familiar with espresso or pulling.

Out of the box the initial impression of the unit is great, it's sleek /slim, fits well on our coffee bar and looks really good with our current setup. The espresso it makes is good and the froather on my unit worked better than I thought it would. pros houses a decent sized water reservoir quick to heat up for both shots and steaming milk comes with both a 1cup and 2cup shot filter, and a packing spoon the steamer is strong for froathing without issues cons The main thing I disliked was the manual, not sure if it is the way its worded or what, being as this was my first espresso machine, not understanding any of the lingo of the unit made me feel honestly a little stupid, and the way things are worded felt way over complicated in the instructions, and probably took me 5 times reading how to get the unit initially setup and "cleaned" before I was comfortable trying what it was saying to do, perhaps a video on their website of the initial setup would be helpful, but thats neither here nor there. The only other thing I was confused about is after making a cup of espresso then switching over and using the steamer/froathing function. I couldn't seem to figure out how to go back to making the next cup of espresso; When I would shut off the steamer part, all the lights would flash but they never seemed to stop to where I could start the next cup of espresso. So I found myself shutting the unit off then back on to make the next cup, I am probably just impatient but I felt like I waited upwards to 3 minutes for it stop flashing and when it didnt I ended up just turning it completely off and then back on, which remedied the issue. This was not that big of a deal and again probably just me being impatient. Outside of these two things with my unit this is all I experienced that was a little on the down side, the rest was all gravy and to be honest I love this espresso machine after getting a few drinks made out of it. Overall, once I overcame the initial cleaning setup process and was finally able to start making espresso, things went quickly and easily then on out. The first cup I made I used the steamer/froather without issue, the steam pressure was strong and quickly produced a cup of froath for my first hot latte I made. The shots come out quickly and strong, nothing leaked everything worked as it should (minus the very very tiny issue i mentioned above, but again this is probably my lack of understanding more than anything so I am not really holding that against this review). So far I have made espresso shots, hot lattes and cold lattes and quite frankly it makes a darn good cup of espresso in a very quick amount of time. I am very pleased with the unit I received and for the price point it is at currently, I would recommend anyone needing an espresso machine to give this one a try!

I love this machine!! It is my first espresso machine that I, myself, own but it works great! The espresso is very smooth and the crème is beautiful. It is super easy to use. It is very slim and simple so it take up only a little counter space. the only reason

THIS… Is Bella Pro Series Slim Espresso Machine and my first steps into the espresso market. I have been lured in by the aura of grinding the coffee beans perfectly and making the best espresso shot every morning by illustrious and well made videos on social media… and my wife. The Bella Pro Series slim espresso maker is my first try at all of the things: frothing, grinding the beans and packing the perfect amount into the cup. I know that there are several steps to the process and I made sure beforehand that my water wasn’t too hard or too soft. When I received my Bella Espresso (thats how I will refer to the Bella Pro Slim espresso moving forward), I was confused picking up the box due to how light it was. Unboxing it, it is slightly smaller or comparable to a keureg single cup (not the fancy ones) coffee maker and certainly lighter than one. It has features you will find familiar to other makers of coffee and espresso such as a removable water tank, a few buttons on the front, and some really well made stainless steel touches with real metal and the plastic that is used is quite nice and easy to clean. Getting Started was where I encountered the first hiccup in the process, and while I have an espresso maker already… its an automatic. I found the directions for my Bella Espresso were somewhat lacking. It seems like they made instructions for someone who already knew what they were doing to a degree and left some gaps that required me to jump on over to youtube to solve… but the instructions left me going in a circle beforehand. It really feels like the instructions where written out in another language and then translated over as it was just somewhat hard to read and understand. Once I got the hang of it, I really enjoyed the process. Everything was so manual and involved, everything fit so perfect. From tamping in the coffee grounds to locking them in, everything fit very nice. When clicking the buttons, I was somewhat turned off by how much they wiggled around, but they work just fine. The espresso it makes is actually really good, certainly close to my automatic espresso maker in quality and consistency. I found that all the tools included were also sufficient to set it all up correctly too outside of the grinder for the coffee beans, which is somewhat rather a personal opinion on how you want them ground (depending on who you ask). The biggest let down I experienced was with the frother, I just found it never got hot enough to froth my milk to the point that I enjoyed. Maybe I am a stickler or picky on how I want my milk frothed, but I had to resort to my other espresso maker to froth my milk sufficiently. All things considered, this makes a great shot (with the option for two) of espresso. Certainly punching up in quality of the espresso enough for me to overlook some of the blemishes that it encompasses. One a few final notes, this maker is limiting in the size of the cup that you can use. I normally shoot espresso into my coffee cup and then move over a half step and shoot coffee into my cup from my coffee maker… but the Bella Espresso doesn’t tolerate even my smallest coffee cup and will have to use smaller tea cup to specific espresso shot maker cups. I was able to use a large shot glass just fine to work around this. I really think this is a great place to start for espresso makers, and while it doesn’t grind your beans or anything fancy… it does exactly what it needs to so you can get an understanding of exactly how you like your espresso before you take out a second mortgage on an automatic machine or one that is several times more expensive. As always, Bestbuy has an excellent return policy and even better customer service, so you never have to worry about buying a product that you don’t like… so why not test it out?!

Just got my Bella Pro Series Slim Espresso Machine a little over a week ago and have ben putting it through its paces. Now on my usual early morning commute, you could catch me stopping my Sonic, Starbucks, or McDonalds to grab some caffeine on my way to the office. But all that changed with the Bella Pro Series Slim Espresso Machine. I was anxious to get this espresso machine to start making my own coffee drinks at home and save some money along the way. That $7 for an iced coffee starts to add up over time. Inside the package is: * Bella Pro Series Slim Espresso Machine * Single & Double Stainless Steel Filters * 2 Spouted Portafilter * 2-in-1 Coffee Tamper Spoon * Cleaning Pin * User Guide On top of the espresso machine is a warming plate to keep your favorite mugs warm and ready to go. On the front you have the control panel which allows you to choose between 1 and 2 shots or steam. At the bottom where you would place your mug is a removable tray for cleaning or if u need that extra space for a larger mug. A power button is at the bottom on the left side of the machine and the function control dial and steam wand are located on the right. The Bella Pro Series Slim Espresso Machine is really easy to use. Simply add your water to the reservoir in the back of the machine. It can hold up to 1 liter of water. Next, using the tamper, tightly pack your espresso tightly into the single or double stainless steel filter. Pop it into the portafilter. Place your mug below and you're ready to go. This machine may be small in size but so far it has handled anything I have thrown at it. My go to choice is an Iced Caramel Macchiato. Being someone that has never really used an espresso machine before, I found this espresso machine fairly easy to use. And its great for those of us with limited counter space or top cabinets that sit somewhat low.

This machine was exactly what I was looking for. I have a small space so i needed a space saving machine that worked every time. i got that with this espresso machine. Extremely simple to use and the single and double espresso shots are perfect every time. The only drawback is the steam wand. I do not drink a lot of hot drinks that would use the steam wand so it's not a major issue. but if you only drink hot lattes and other drinks that would require the wand i would recommend another. it works but does take some time.

Fully automated expresso machines have sprawled out in size and in price recently, but not everyone is going to need something over $1000. At the other end of the spectrum is this slim espresso machine by Bella that provides simple espresso drink functionality. This machine is designed to warm the portafilter and cup with hot water, to extract a single or double shot of expresso at the touch of a button, and to steam milk. That's it. The one liter water tank is removable for easy filling. You measure coffee out with the included measuring spoon which doubles as a tamper (I don't think this machine is really designed for people who would be weighing their dry grounds). And the shot volume is pre-set and extracts your shots automatically - you press a button and the machine initializes and stops the flow of hot water on its own. Because this machine operates with a single pump, you must transition to the steam mode to froth milk for espresso drinks. It comes to temperature quickly so there is very little delay between turning the machine on and when you can start making espresso. Even my first shot came out beautifully - perfect volume with an impressive layer of foamy and rich crema on top. One unexpected feature in this machine is that you can adjust the volumes associated with the single and double shots buttons. And I found the fixed volume to be pretty reliably fixed - the machine reproduced shot after identical shot. I found only one fault with this machine - the temperature of the water for the extraction can be inconsistent and tended to start out way too cool. As a result, some of my espressos were sour tasting. And I should end with the caveat that this machine is mostly plastic and aluminum and might present a challenge for heavy-handed users.

Easily one of the simplest and best espresso makers available today. It is super light and sleek and fits into any countertop without taking a lot of space. Stainless steel look makes it look very classy and stylish in the kitchen. Setup is really simple. Steams milk automatically and perfect every time. It is super easy to use and is intuitive. It offers a large water reservoir, cutting down on the number of times one has to refill. There is also a self cleaning function that shoots hot water through the spout, ensuring there is no milk left in the spout to turn sour. It's designed with convenience in mind. You can fill the container at any time and even leave it in your fridge Easy to use, heats up fast and make a great esspresso. Down side is it's not quiet. Pretty loud, was expecting it to be a little softer sound. Very good quality appliance to be on any kitchen. I would really recommend this to any one that needs a sleek and a simple espresso maker and a decent price range. Great one from Bella.

This is the perfect starter machine! Compact, easy to operate, and makes a great cup of espresso. Can’t rate the steamer as I don’t use it, but the crema on top of my espresso is divine!

We love our new machine. Got it for my wife for Christmas but i forced her to open it early because i wanted to use it. Seems to be great quality, works perfectly every time. Would definitely recommend to everyone looking. We have had expensive ones in the past and they werent as good as this one. We love it.

This single slim espresso machine is top tier. I wake up in the morning and it's the first thing I use. So happy. Bella never lets me down!

I use this every day and I don’t plan on stopping. Easy to use and makes the best coffee

Very easy to use and clean! Wonderful product for such an amazing price. Small & easy to store!

Bought this as a gift to my sister who was spending money at coffee shops every day sometimes 3-4 times a day & she absolutely loves it! She enjoys the coffee so much that she’s no longer spending money at coffee shops! It’s easy to use, it’s cute, it’s compact and the coffee tastes amazing! Definitely recommend!

The Bella Slim Espresso Maker falls short in every important espresso machine category. I may have a defective unit, however it appeared to be new in the box although there was a little water dripping from the device. Sometimes factory testing will leave some water that seeps out; and it appeared to be brand new. The functions did not work properly and the buttons seemed to light up in different configurations constantly which made using the device frustrating. The controls are designed for simplicity, but they 'simply' did not work all the time as specified in the instructions. I did prep the machine as the instructions indicated by pumping the entire first one liter through the machine (which was a tedious exercise). The on/off switch did work and at times it seemed necessary to turn the machine off and then on to get it to work at all. The device looks nice, but overall I felt this machine needs a new design. The resulting espresso was not properly made. When I pushed a particular button such as the single shot, only a few drops came out. Same problem with the double shot. Also at times I pushed a double or single shot button and nothing even happened. Sometimes nothing happened for a few seconds and then a few drops would come out. Now you do need to wait till the machine is up to temperature which is detected when all 3 control buttons are illuminated. I sometimes had to turn the machine off and then on or all the buttons would never illuminate at the same time. I also tried to re-program the volume of each shot. The directions indicate for a single shot to press once to initiate a single shot extraction; as mentioned before this resulted in a few drops. I then held the button for 3 seconds to “adjust and dial in the future single shot volume” – this did not work for either the single shot or double shot button. I still got only a few drops. I tried the Function Control Dial which is used to activate the Steam wand. I always waited for the pressure to build up and then turned the knob. Sometimes it worked but half the time it did nothing. When it did work, it spit out a lot of water and steam instead of just mostly steam. Although the Bella information described a “commercial style wand” for this unit, this is not true. It does swivel nicely but does not have the power required to do a good job to froth the milk and did not have the dimension or structural strength of a commercial wand.. This product appears well made, but it does not work without multiple attempts. Since you are always waiting for the device to get the right lights not blinking, it seems to have a faulty design. I would suggest paying more for a better quality and more functional machine. I cannot recommend this espresso maker.

Great machine! It is so easy to use and clean!!!!!

Works very well. It's been a while since I had a good cappuccino. It took a minute to figure it out but once I got it I got it. Very impressed

Love this thing works great. Love how slim it is and made the perfect gift for my wife.