Mr. Coffee 4-Shot Steam Espresso Cappuccino and Latte Maker with Stainless Steel Frothing Pitcher

This Espresso maker rocks! When you clean the espresso basket there is a piece that flips up to hold it in place and protect your fingers from being burned. I noticed someone said they had an issue and suspect that was only due to this flap being raised, if it is you would not be able to properly seat the basket. Creates excellent espresso and using switch to steam milk works perfect to as well for vending remaining steam before cleaning basket. Everything works flawless, it may not be the fanciest machine out there but the value is absolutely outstanding for price. I had no problems creating cappuccinos with this with perfect foam using a variety of milks including higher protein lactose free milk. Creamy foam rich espresso, incredible coffee shop like experience. Basically pays for itself in ten uses and you can make your own delicious coffee treats exactly like you want. I like to use sugar free vanilla bean, pistachio, and cinnamon flavored syrups as well when I am feeling like sweet but a plain cappuccino is also superb. Especially if having with a pastry!

It does what it's gotta do! Really great price, really cute, small machine. Sometimes the handle to put the grounds in is a little difficult to maneuver, but that's the only annoying thing. I think it's worth the price.

This machine exploded the first time we used it. The machine built up pressure and the portafilter shot out and broke the mug underneath and exploded coffee grounds all over our kitchen! Luckily my husband, standing next to it, was not burned. We have used Mr Coffee espresso machines for years with great results. But this machine is dangerous!

I really wanted to get a new expresso machine but I didn't want to spend much money, so honestly I didn't have high expectations based on the price. Well, I have been using it for two weeks now in a daily basis, sometimes 3+ times the same day, I couldn't feel happier with my purchase, I have a perfect Cappuccino in a few minutes and my house smells like a Coffee shop. Bottom line, it works very well, my coffee tastes awesome and it's very easy to use. It's worth every penny!

Well l should have read directions l didn't have coffee In Lock position and it blew up and broke my cup in Half oh what a mess and how fast it happened.. it had been years since l us a expresso machine.. try again read directions

The morning was quiet, save for the bright chirping of birds outside my window. This espresso machine, a trusted relic of my countless hurried mornings for the past 7 months, stood proudly on the counter, its chrome surface gleaming under the dim lights. It had brewed hundreds of espressos, and endured endless cycles of heat and pressure—but today, something was different.Deep within its metallic core, an unseen war was raging. Pressure, relentless and insidious, built up inside, coiling like a beast waiting to strike. I was oblivious to the impending catastrophe and packed the portafilter with freshly ground espresso, twisting it into place with the ease of habit.Then, in a heartbeat, chaos erupted.With a thunderous crack, the portafilter was wrenched free, rocketing across the room in a blur of steel and fury. A plume of scalding steam exploded from the machine’s belly, filling the air with the acrid scent of burnt coffee. Espresso grounds burst forth like shrapnel, coating the counters and the walls. A ceramic cup shattered as the force sent it tumbling to the ground, its contents splattering like blood across the tiles.I staggered back, hands raised against the sudden storm of heat and debris. And then, silence. The machine sputtered, wheezed, and gave one last exhausted hiss before slumping into stillness.The espresso machine had met its end—only 7 months after purchasing—not with a slow decline, but with a violent, caffeinated explosion that no one would soon forget.

I bought a "refurbished" espresso maker. I do not recommend this--it's cheaper but it doesn't work well at all. It's slower than my old maker (same machine but I purchased it new). I'm going to get rid of it and get a new machine. The new one may or may not be Mr. Coffee. I've purchased this same model for years and been happy with it but not this time!

I use it constantly; seems to be very durable.