Customer Ratings & Reviews

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

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

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

Everything about this maker says Quality! From first glance and appearance.. to the finished product and a magnificent cup of coffee! With the black finish and copper accents this is a welcomed addition to anyone's kitchen! This definitely isn't your grandpas Mr. Coffee pot. Giving you multiple options on how you want your cup made. With the one touch brew.. Whether you want Americana, Ristretto, Espresso, or just hot water, it's ready in about a minute and a half. The My Cup setting can also be set to one of many different recipes through the SmartHQ app. There's 5 levels of grind size from larger to even finest for what fits your specific taste. The bean holder is said to hold up to 6 ounces. It has a removable water reservoir that goes in and comes out with ease making cleaning a snap. The spout is adjustable for varying cup sizes and for the larger cups you can even remove the drip tray entirely. It looks good in any kitchen, It doesn't take up much counter space being barely over 6 inches in width so works well even in the smaller kitchens. With all of its features you can really get your cup exactly how you want thickness, and taste wise as well. And all the while looks great at the same time. I'd recommend this to others. But be mindful pricewise for a home brewing setup this is on the upper end of the price spectrum.

This espresso machine is easy to set up and perfect for making your favorite espresso drinks quickly

This is my third brand of an automatic espresso machine, so I think I have a pretty good baseline to draw comparisons from. The Café Affetto by GE is my first one that’s WiFi enabled, and of course, has an app to go with it. It is certainly capable of making a good espresso drink, but the app could have added much richer functionality than it does. PROs • Sleek and modern looking with nice brass colored accents. It’s a conversation starter. • Perhaps its best feature is that it has a small footprint and fits well for limited countertop space. • The coffee is excellent. I found the factory default to be watery. But once I set the grind level to deliver my preferred taste, the espresso drinks are wonderful. • This model has a steam wand, which I prefer versus machines that have their own milk container for frothing. The steam wand gives you more control, and because only water goes thru its tube, there’s less maintenance than the other type. • The box includes a metal pitcher for frothing and steaming milk. And it has measurements engraved on the inside – a nice touch. CONs • Customization through the app is limited to changing grind time and brew volume of the espresso and americano drinks, as well as the volume via the hot water button. You can also select what drink the MyCup button will deliver. But, you cannot control water temperature, power off timer and other useful features. A setting to adjust the idle time before shutting down would be especially useful if your routine is to wait a bit before your next cup. That would mean less waiting for the machine to start up again, and less wasting of the water that’s flushed in the on and off cycles. And because this is a smallish unit, less water wasted also means fewer times having to refill the water tank. • The machine can be tied to only one app account. So different people in the household can’t profile their own settings, which is a real miss in forcing us to use the app. I was hoping that at least the MyCup button would dispense different drinks per an individual’s profile. • Only works on 2.4 Ghz WiFi, no 5 GHz support. • A minor annoyance is when the machine is turned off, the power indicator stays flashing. This makes no sense, the light should simply be off. It’s very confusing the first time you encounter it. In almost any other device, a flashing light indicates activity or an error. • You cannot see the water level or the amount of beans remaining due to the enclosed design. That means there will be times when you start making a drink, only to run into a low water or beans error. It would be nice to see that before you start your drink, the water or beans need refilling. • The steam wand has no bulb or ring at the tip to let you know how deep it’s been inserted into the milk. So you can’t tell when the tip is about to break above the surface, making it difficult to judge the right foam consistency without spraying milk. OTHER • Using the steam wand heats up the entire machine, which will change the taste of the brew. If you’re making multiple drinks, use the steamer after all the drinks have been made first. • No auxiliary spout for pre-ground coffee. Other machines allow you to put pre-ground coffee in a separate compartment for when you want a cup of something different than the beans in the hopper. This is very useful, for example, if you want a cup of decaf late in the day, but the hopper is full of regular beans. This feature may have been a trade-off for the small footprint. If you’re short on counter space and want a decent espresso drink, this machine will do nicely. But given the price of machines like these, you should research features in detail.

Doesn't have a lot of options to adjust the strength of coffee as well as the temperature, cute machine, just not for me

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

Makes espresso and variations well but descaling process does not work

Can’t wait to use this at our Hope Dot Com Resource Center for the homeless

My first Automatic Espresso machine, I was so exiting to have this. Bought all kinds of coffee beans to try this. It worked nicely in the beginning. Then sometimes "Add Water" indicator is on even water tank is full, had to follow the App assistant tell you to ran hot water. This time did not work. Then I called GE customer service, took a video and pictures, sent those over. A week later no response. It's not a good experience when excitement turns into a nightmare.

Definitely one of the best ones out there! Is very easy to use and grinds it perfectly, exactly as I like it. Controls are easy and simple, and so is the cleaning aspect. My favorite way of having coffee, now, is this machine!

The power never turns off! Instead it blinks nonstop when I press the power bottom. Also the wast sensor doesn’t work 8 of 10 times and I constantly have used coffee all over. I like the coffee it makes, but the little troubles are very annoying! Was expecting more for the price I paid! It is very cute tho!

Taste better and the value is better than my nesspresso.

Love it! I was looking for a machine that could make coffee house drinks and was user friendly. This doesn’t disappoint. It’s also very stylish in my kitchen. Highly recommend.

This machine works okay. I only wish there was regular coffee option. Also it is not fully automated machine.

Extremely weak shots even after tweaking. Went back to my Delonghi. For the price point, it doesnt feel premium in build quality. Furthermore, the app you have tp isenwas buggy on Android and wouldn't save the settings. It feels very beta.

Love it!!! However drinking more coffee than ever before :). Runs very smooth , coffee tastes great

They sent diffected machine, its gives error message that water tank is empty. I tried differnt ways to truble shoot it but no result

Took me wayyyyy to long to try and set up & connect to the app was disappointing to say the least. I returned the item because I could t even control certain things thru the app. It was Meh at best.