Customer Ratings & Reviews

For this price I expected higher quality grinding, extraction, and build quality. The entire machine is plastic and does not look or feel durable at all. The surfaces will scratch up easily just from daily use. This machine is in a very strange place mainly due to its pricing. It's at least double the price it should be for what you get IMO. It's basically a Nespresso machine with your choice of beans. However, you can't even truly enjoy your selected beans due to the poor grind and extraction of this machine.. The frother is also unacceptable for this price. The app is half-baked and won't detect your device 9/10 times. If you want something easy, just go with a higher-end Nespresso machine and save hundreds. If you really want the full experience, get a proper grinder and a decent machine from an experienced company like Breville. This machine really has no place mainly due to its price. It should also be disclosed on the product page that GE is the parent company of Cafe. Ever see a GE machine used at a good coffee shop? Didn't think so!

It makes perfect espresso and the frother is fantastic! I have a $800 espresso machine that just broke and to get it repaired cost almost as this machine. I think this machine works better than my old one.

Overall good machine. Just wish the coffee would be hotter.

Very easy to use for espresso. It walks you through maintenance automatically. The milk steamer is also easy to use. Ideal for simple espresso drinks on the run!

Even better than i expected. Great purchase and a great value to for with it.

Great product but needs to be cleaned out after every use.

My initial impression of this machine is that it is a very sleek and compact. I got the black and copper machine and it looks fantastic in my kitchen. It fit perfectly under my cabinets and does not take up much room. Setting up the machine was very easy - just plug it in, add water and beans, and you’re ready to go. The machine does an auto-rinse when you turn it on at first, so be prepared for some water to come out. It’s a small amount of water, so no big deal. The grinder is a burr grinder and the compartment the beans go in does have a seal on the lid to keep the beans fresh. Unfortunately you can’t change the type of beans until you finish what is in there, so may be difficult if you want to switch to decaf during the day. There are 5 different grind settings that you can manually change in the bean compartment. I’ve kept it at a 1 and it produces a great espresso. It does recommend staying away from oily beans, so make sure you choose the right beans. I’ve used manual espresso machines before and although I love doing it manually, I find myself not using them often because it takes more time. I love this machine because it’s automatic so all you need to do is push a button and it will freshly grind your beans, brew the espresso, and put the waste in a container for you. It makes it so easy, which means I now use it multiple times a day! All of the buttons on the top are touch sensitive. You have options for power, americano, espresso, hot water, steam, and MyCup which you customize in the app. It will also tell you on the top of the machine when you need to empty the waste, add beans, or add water. The nozzle that your coffee comes out of is adjustable vertically so any mugs can fit under it! I use a Contigo coffee cup for work and when I remove the drip tray, it can even fit under it. It also has a light on the nozzle so you can see your espresso as it’s brewing. The steam wand also works well to heat up milk and is removable so it’s easy to clean. Cleaning out the waste is very easy, just a small container behind the drip pan you dump out. Connecting the wifi is pretty simple once you download the app. There’s a few steps involved, but the app directs you on how to do it. Once connected, the app allows you to change the grind time and water volume. For MyCup, you can choose it to be a double or triple shot of espresso or ristretto. The app will also tell you when the machine needs to be descaled. In the box, they send you some supplies to descale the machine properly which is very helpful. Overall, the app wasn’t very impressive to me. I wish there was better customization for MyCup options. I would also love if I could remotely start making a cup or if I could set a time for the coffee to be brewed in the morning. I hope that they will add some updates to the app. Overall, this is a great machine and I would definitely purchase it again. Since I got it, I’ve used it every day, multiple times a day. You get a great cup of fresh coffee with minimal effort and within 90 seconds. I’m very happy with my machine and I would recommend it to others.

For a $500 machine, quality is very poor. Water isnt hot enough, espresso is bland at best. Design is sleek and elegant, but service and quality of coffee is bad. Water tank placement could be improved as well.

Amazing espresso machine. I seen a few reviews with complications with app. Took the chance since I have no issues with my GE Opal 2.0 and the app. Works great. Love all the customization you can make for each setting.

Café Affetto Espresso Machine is an amazing automatic espresso machine that adds beauty to your kitchen countertop. The stylish design with copper accents makes it a premium yet modern device and doesn't take up a lot of counter space. Setting up the machine itself is fairly easy and you can follow the included instructions. The espresso machine is WiFi enabled and you need SmartHQ app to connect and customize your drinks. The app becomes your best friend when using this appliance. You will get notifications in the app when it is time for descaling or if water is low in the reservoir or to update the machines to latest firmware. You can customize your favorite drink and set it up under 'My Cup' option. The app also allows you to brew three customized espressos continously, which you can't directly from the espresso maker. The machine does have touch sensitive buttons that you can use to make quick Espresso or Americano or dispense hot water. The built-in steam wand is convenient, very easy to use as well as to clean. The wand heats up quickly when you turn on the machine and heats up the milk. The frother can make variety of textures depending on the drink you are making. You also get hot water from the wand, if you are in the mood for some tea. The best part is that the wand cleans itself by rinsing and the dispensing spout can be adjustbale to accommodate different cup sizes. Overall, if you are looking for a quick, convenient, and easy espresso maker with added features and price is not a constraint, I would highly recommend this premium espresso machine.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this compact and elegant espresso machine! This is my first espresso machine - I had never made espresso in my life before getting this. It is so simple to use that with the press of a button I am making delicious espresso drinks. Everything is very well designed and that makes everything easier to use (and clean), even for a beginner. With my very first cup, I got that creamy layer of espresso crema on top. I didn’t even know that would happen, but so thrilled it did!! This has a built in adjustable whole bean grinder. I loaded it with decaf beans (it doesn’t need to use “espresso” beans. You can use any whole coffee beans as long as they’re not oily beans). It automatically grinds beans to the settings I choose before preparing each cup of espresso. It couldn’t be any more fresh and it tastes like it. The bean hopper seals tight to maintain the freshness. This unit has Wi-Fi to easily connect to the GE SmartHQ app (iOS or Android). With this app, I was able to customize my drink preferences and personalize the “MyCup” setting to make my own perfect espresso drink each time. For me, it’s more espresso shots and more water so the espresso isn’t too strong. Somewhat similar to an Americano - and that’s a one-button setting too. The built in steamer/frother wand allows me to make my milk (even Almond milk) bubbly and creamy. The wand also heats my milk so I’m not adding cold milk to my espresso drinks. I can even make tea because the frothing wand can also dispense hot water with the touch of a button. The dispensing spout is adjustable and slides up/down to accommodate various cup sizes. The only problem I’m having is that the buttons are so sensitive to touch that I activate them when not meaning to and have to quickly stop the process. I would highly recommend the Café Affetto Espresso machine to anyone looking to get an amazingly easy to make and great tasting espresso drink.

Great espresso machine, fully automatic a little bulky but not too bad

It's a little loud but that's all I can say against it. I'm loving it so far.

I've had this machine replaced already for the steamer failing to foam properly, and the same problem is back again after just 2 months. I agree with the other great reviews when the machine works but after 2 months the steams magically stops producing a good foam for the latte. I've tried everything including descaling, running hot water through the steamer, etc, but nothing seems to return the steam wand to its original form. Make sure you purchase a warrantee with this thing if you choose to buy

Gave this to my daughter as a Christmas gift. She loves it!

Very good coffee maker, some shot stopped working, I changed it and it works very well.

Exceeded expectations. We use it daily and have zero complaints.

Out of the box - The machine is well built and expensive looking. Set up is very easy and intuitive, the buttons are easy to read as well as setting up the wifi feature. I have tried multiple espresso/coffee machines and this one is very impressive and consistent. The built in coffee grinder allows you to make a fresh espresso daily. The beans were finely ground contributing to the consistent cup. I am a big fan of cappuccinos and this is a perfect machine to have because of the built in steamer for the milk. Ease of use - very intuitive and the built in wifi feature is a major plus to allow you to make the perfect cup every time. The company definitely had the use in mind when it came to clean up. Very easy to clean you remove the parts, clean and you are done. The water reservoir is decent holds a little over a Liter and the bean hopper holds less than half a pound but it does have 5 grinder settings to allow you to fine tune your espresso grounds. The machine is quiet overall during grinding and brewing further contributing to a must buy for the at home espresso connoisseur. Overall, this machine is easy to use and clean, well built and quiet. I recommend purchasing and also as a gift for the holidays.

Stop thinking abojt it and get yourself one of these asap!

Makes espresso and variations well but descaling process does not work