Customers are impressed with the Bellissimo Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine's ability to make good quality espresso and its ease of use. The design is also well-received, and many feel the machine offers great overall performance. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the grinder's durability, the noise level, the necessity of the Wi-Fi feature, and the difficulty of cleaning the hopper.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Espresso quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Espresso Machine
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Makes great coffee and beginner friendly! Great addition to my coffee bar!
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good if you want the experience of specialty coffe, but id recomend a seperate grinder and a manual espresso machine if you want to go deeper into the coffee world, for fun its great
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This coffee machine makes good coffee but has a learning curve to it. The grinder will get stuck at the beginning and it takes some tinkering with to get it to work consistently. The instruction manual is important to keep around.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cafe Appliances
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Hello - We're glad that you're enjoying the coffee from your new Café espresso machine! Thanks for the feedback about the grinder. Please let us know if you need any assistance in the future. Best wishes! -Don@Café
Pros mentioned:
Espresso quality
Cons mentioned:
Cleaning
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great machine, takes time to clean
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great espresso machine. It works really well and makes an amazing cup of espresso. The only downside is cleaning. It definitely needs to be cleaned weekly and is a bit of a chore. It's hard to get all of the coffee grounds out of the grinder and takes at least 30 minutes to clean it properly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cafe Appliances
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Hi! Thanks so much for the review. Love to know that you're enjoying your espresso! Thanks for letting us know what you think about cleaning the appliance, we're always wanting to get better and you voicing how you feel is how we get there. If you've got any questions or concerns about it in the future, know that we're always here to help! Best wishes. -Michael@Cafe
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Almost perfect
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I've had a lot of success using this product once. I understood that cleaning needs to be done routinely. I've learned by doing over and over again. Do take the time to use all the cleaning tools provided and read the manual. The oilier the beans, the more easily it gets caked with grounds. I would have given it five stars if preheating to steam milk was more intuitive.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its simple to use and makes great espressos & cappuccinos. I use it nearly everyday and i have no issues with it. It does make a bit of noise but its not extremely loud.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Grinder
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Looks Good But Don't Work Good
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I purchased this machine to match all my other Cafe appliances. When I was looking to replace my Breville and I wanted a white expresso and the Cafe was so nice. I got rid of the Breville and purchased the Cafe. I can honestly say that was the worst decision. It wasn't nothing wrong with my old machine I simply wanted everything to match. This machine gave me problems after three uses and in 30days the labels on the buttons starting to fade away, the grinds shootout everywhere, the Double Drip don't drip and the beans get stuck in the grind. I never had one issue with my other machine. I was so very excited when I got this machine omg. So, disappointed it doesn't work. Only had it for 32 days. I didn't think to take pics
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cafe Appliances
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Hi there, and thanks for letting us know about your experience with this espresso machine. While we’re glad you like the look of this model, we sincerely hate to hear you’ve had trouble with the labels on the buttons, the grinds shooting out, the Double Drip not working correctly and beans getting stuck. We know any issues with your new machine would be disappointing; this is not what we expect from this model nor is it the quality ownership experience we want you to have. Your feedback on these issues will be sent to our Design team for review; we value your insights, as we always want to make sure we’re aware of any possible areas of concern. Because of the trouble you’ve had and the problem with the labels, we’d like to look into this matter a bit more. Please reach out to us over social media regarding your experience and include the model number of your espresso machine. If it might be helpful, the Use and Care manual (available on our Café website when you look up the model number and go to the product page) has instructions on using the appliance as well as cleaning, troubleshooting tips, performing a factory reset, etc. We hope that information is useful for you - we truly appreciate you as a loyal Café consumer with multiple appliances. As we go forward, we will work to earn back your faith in our brand, and we look forward to hearing from you over social media so we can offer further assistance. -Sarah@Café
Pros mentioned:
Espresso quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
overall good some minor longevity concerns so far
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
grinds well and pulls a Nice shot while looking good on the counter. The power button however text is already wiping off / fading after 2 weeks. machine feels well built but in two weeks you only push a button like once a day for it to fade does make you wonder how good it is built.
it does seem to be cheaper then the comp items so it will have to cut some corner to be fair
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cafe Appliances
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Hello - We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the performance and appearance of your Café machine. Thanks for the feedback about the power button text, that we'll be sure to share with our product design team. Best wishes. -Don@Café
Pros mentioned:
Espresso quality
Cons mentioned:
Wi-fi
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great for its money,
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
great but have minor issues.
easy to scratch the metal parts. the buttons paint with the font has already erased.
But it makes great coffee. easy set up grinder settings.
no need in WIFI connection - useless feature
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cafe Appliances
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Hey,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your espresso machine. We're glad to hear that it makes great coffee. Your concerns about scratching and the paint fading have been noted to our development team. We do hope you'll continue to enjoy your product. Let us know if you need anything. Mike@Cafe
Pros mentioned:
Espresso quality
Cons mentioned:
Grinder
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Machine!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I’ve had no issues with this machine. Had it about 3 months. I use it at least 2 times per day, it always works great. Ive heard the grinder is an issue with some, not mine. It is perfect! The only issue ive had so far is purely cosmetic. The writing on the buttons is almost gone, you can basically rub them off. Doesnt matter, i know what they do anyway, just saying…. Its going to happen. Highly recommend this unit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Espresso quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Christmas Present Delight
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this for my Girlfriend for Christmas cause she’s always wanted one. We did all the research and some partial bad reviews aside took a chance on this one and it’s incredible. Built by GE so the quality is there. The onky potebtial worry is the steamer is super loud especially for an apartment at 6am when i’m heading out the door. Thatms half due to the build if the steamer but also at the abgke in which you place it in the milk. Takes some work to get around but once you got it down. It’s a dream. Love this espresso machine. Would highly recommend!!
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback and chooosing us for your gift purchase! We are so happy to hear that so far you are please with your new Cafe Espresso machine and hope it becomes a highlight piece in your kitchen space for a very long time. We are here though if there is anything else in the future we can help with. Sincerely- Dianna@Cafe
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Grinder
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great espresso machine
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this a month ago and have used it everyday, so easy to use, I love it! But please do clean the grinder every week or else it will start getting messy. White/rose gold look very fancy, that's a plus.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Cafe Appliances
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Thanks for choosing GE Appliances! We're glad you like the espresso machine. The gold hardware compliments the matte white finish beautifully and we're sure it looks absolutely amazing in your kitchen. Thanks for sharing! -Sylvia@Cafe
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Espresso quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Looking and Functioning Espresso Machine
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very nice, simple to use semi automatic espresso machine. The look coordinates with our other Cafe appliances which is a plus. This has a 58mm portafilter like the Breville. The grinder is decent, and convenient. One button hot water makes Americano's a breeze, which is my beverage of choice. This is a great option for those that want espresso, a clean, modern look and a very nice, functional appliance.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Espresso quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I would buy it again
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Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love my espresso machine! I’ve had it for about a year now and no problems! Only complaint would be when the beans are grounded into the cup it does spill grounds a little out. But well worth clean up!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Espresso quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, but Useless
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No no no. Do not buy it. I bought it worh imsurance just in case in the furure, something happens, one never knows. HOWEVER, 3 days into it, the burr jammed and there was no troubleahooting in the world good enough to fix it. Went on yourube to see what i could find, turns out, this was a KNOWN issue yet GE (owner of Cafe), doenst want to acknowledge the issue, therefore, i returned it like everykne else did who watched that video. It is a beautiful machine and when i first got it and saw it, I was impressed by the quality of it, i said, FINALLY, something good. But…. NOPE. if youre thinking about buying this machine, I know you’ll be either returning it or on the phone woth customer service which is NO HELP. happy coffee guys. FYI… still looking for a good machine. :(
Hello - we're very sorry to hear that you had to experience this situation with your espresso machine. We know this is very inconvenient, and we completely understand your disappointment. -- We value this feedback, and please know we will share your thoughts with our product and design teams for future design consideration. -- You can always reach out to us on social media if any other questions or concerns come up. Take care. - Pablo@Café
Pros mentioned:
Design
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Best one
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Best cafe machine ever I really love the color and style
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love it
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love how it works and it's very easy to use. the best coffee maker I've ever had
We're super happy to hear how much you are loving this incredible espresso machine! You now get to enjoy awesome beverages anytime you want. Make sure you connect to the WiFi for even more incredible features. Thanks for choosing Cafe! Mike@Cafe
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Espresso quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Little Bit of Luxery
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I honestly feel like I am back working as a barista again! Love the luxery feeo of this machine. Took a a good 20 min to get wverything together but afterwards, making my first cup of coffee was perfect! Continueing to drink a latte a day and this little machine really enjoys putting in the work. So far no issues at all, i would stay at an 8 grind level for best creme and PLEASW invest in good espresso whole beans!
Hello- We are so pleased to see your review. We appreciate your purchase and are so happy to hear you are loving your coffee on a daily basis! We appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions in the future, please let us know. We are always happy to help! Joyce@Cafe
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Espresso review
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good and easy to use espresso machine. Only thing i see wrong is the lettering on buttons after a month are already falling off. Would highly recommend regardless!
Hi there - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our espresso machine. We're delighted to hear that you find it easy to use and that it has met your expectations in terms of performance. We sincerely apologize for the issue you've encountered with the lettering on the buttons. Your feedback is valuable, and we will definitely pass this information along to our product design team. Quality and durability are important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We're grateful for your recommendation despite this minor concern. If you ever need assistance or have further feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to ensure your continued satisfaction with our products. Thank you for choosing our espresso machine. We look forward to serving you many delightful cups of espresso in the future. -Kacie@Cafe