Gaggia Classic > Reviews

Advantages: Quick, simple, sturdy, stylish
Disadvantages: Can lose important 'bits' if not careful

So - I lost the whoosit for steaming the milk properly and now I only use the coffee making part, heating the milk up in the microwave. But, in the Gaggia's defence, I have had it for a long, long, time (5 years plus), moved house with it as well, hence the loss of the whoosit, and I still couldn\'t get through the day without the wonderful coffee it makes for me every morning. I could also replace the whoosit direct from Gaggia's site, but I have ... Read review

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...to use could be a Gaggia Trevi Plus or a Briel Chamionix. There is a big range of machines to choose from, so make sure you choose correct. Once you have used the machine once, you will know how to use it forever! Here is a (very detailed) list of instruction: 1. Plug your machine into the socket. You will know need to prime your machine (this means turn it on, but it also means you are preparing the machine to make your desired drink – ... Read review

A strong machine with a heavy filter that will not break too easily, it takes just a couple of minutes to warm up and has high pressure to make lots of froth for cappuchinos. Idal for everyday use for an independant who can't be enticed to pay Starucks prices

Advantages: Looks great, heavy duty, relatively easy to use, authentic Italian, Good customer service
Disadvantages: Can be messy

...which I love. The Gaggia logo badge finishes the machines look well. I have the polished chrome plated version of this machine. It has big solid illuminated switches which are clearly laid out on the front of the machine. In using this machine I notice the high quality of the components and the machine overall. The chrome plated solid brass filter holder has a reassuringly heavy feel to it. Being solid brass the components hold the heat very well. ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful looks, robust, simple to use
Disadvantages: Are these machines really worth the money?

...a coffee maker like the Gaggia before, but was given one as a wedding present last year. We absolutely love it and it looks fantastic on our kitchen bench, but my comments on the usefulness of this item are based on the fact that we're novices to the home-espresso game. If you already own a machine like this and are looking for a new one, want a highly technical review or worship caffeine as a demi-god, then you'd probably be better off reading someone ... Read review

Advantages: Pure perfection
Disadvantages: A lot of work for a small cup of coffee....

Ive had my Gaggia for a good while now...when I first got it it was in constant use...these days it usually doesnt get used much during the week...reason being that there is a lot to clean up after and not much time to do it....easier to make a cup of instant....thought of course its not any where near the same...just a matter of lifestyle...But at the weekends it comes into its own...and is in constant use... Once you get over the initial 'how ... Read review

Brilliant espresso maker Use to have a Gaggia Cubika but this new one is so much better. Has a good heavy well built feel to it . Bought it from the house of Fraser £199 with a set of cups.1/3/08 Had to run a couple of litres of water through first to clean out the system. Also found out where the flat plastic went (under drip tray) which is easy to remove without taking the stainless steel pipe off. Filling with water is a piece of cake compared to the Cubika.I use Mineral water as a preference. The steam nozzle froths the milk well and it's easy to make an excellent cappuccino. What more can you say

Advantages: The best espresso that can be made at home. And a very good brand of machine.
Disadvantages: Very hard to get the spare parts.

...is why I chose the gaggia classic it is a strong machine with a heavy filter that will not break too easily, it takes just a couple of minutes to warm up and has a high pressure to make lots of lovely froth for those cappuchino days. the water tank holds enough water to last a couple of days when making coffee for three or four and gaggia even make their own descalor to use on the machine which makes cleaning it easy. The only one downfall I found ... Read review

Advantages: Sturdily built
Disadvantages: Sharp edges

I went for this machine after the barista (sp?) at our local cafe recommended it. Anyway it makes much better coffee compared to my previous machine. The piece of plastic mentioned in the other (and may I say excellent) review but not in the instructions, is rectangular with the corners cut off and goes I believe underneath the top plate of the drip tray and drip tray itself. The heating time from switch on to read to use is six minutes, by which ... Read review

Want make hot beverages ,without timer, without armoa switch nd has a pump espresso system then Buy the Gaggia Classic ,BUY IT NOW!