Got as a gift: LOVE THIS Chefman!! Favorite thing: Compatible with ground coffee(Mom), espresso, K-Cup (Neighbor) pods, and Nespresso(me) pods, tea (everyone)and hot milk can add to either left side espresso or right side cup for tea or for cocoa (put in cup) (for kids) Next Favorite thing: clean hot water temperature variations for maccha quality Japanese green tea to English tea… herbal teas or there’sa function for over ice Another favorite thing: I JUST LOVE also the ease of cleaning I like the tidy hideaway espresso tool compartment and portafilter holder on the side and the water tank stowage is behind keeping a sleek look to the front of the machine The milk container has a lid can put in fridge and no worries the milk gets hot it froths not foam 1/8c single and 1/3c double portions You must like grinding your own beans to fine espresso, The Value?: would like fully automatic grind with bean hoppers BUT a fully automatic without the great functions costs three times more I love that I can easily fit the machine in either of few choice places and it looks very nice Ok one more favorite: design looks beautiful, versatility for cup height and ease of use and ease of cleaning I look forward to making different drinks it’s fun like a custom service barista for guests It’s actually the first time I enjoy an appliance so much, excited to use like my own “toy” Only one negative: the Froth air noise is very loud but the rest of the functions are quiet Pleasant beautiful rewarding machine Well priced for comparison actually research I learned there is no other coffee station that can do as many functions with option variations as this Chefman coffee station

I tried several other espresso machines before this one. Though I have only had it a few days, so far my experience has been wonderful. I have prepared several lattes as well as single serve hot and iced beverages and a carafe of coffee. The preparation is so easy. The unit really just guides you every step of the way.

I have just received the espresso machine and successfully registered it. I haven't unboxed or used it yet, as I am currently going through the user manual. However, judging by the look and build, it seems to be of very good quality. Looking forward to making my first espresso soon!

Pretty good unit, so far. Plastic with stainless trim and some parts. Run it a few times to clear plastic taste. The only things I dislike are the froth, latte and cappuchino feature seeming to force you to clean the milk brother after every drink. This slows you down if you are making multiple drinks. That and the unit only being able to power off by unplugging it. No actual power switch. Just start/stop. Unplug it and your clock resets. However, this is the only machine I could find that allows you to make drinks in 8+ different ways.

This is my dream machine and the best part is that it has so many options to brew coffee. My husband loves k-cups from a specific brand, and I love cappuccino coffee. So this is basically custom made for us

We had 3 different machines, nice to have condensed into one machine. We now have more options including nespresso. Reduces the counter space use our coffee/tea center is more spacious and not looking like clutter! The only issue is with the preset time schedule you have to set it daily and it does not seem to go on automatically

The chef man ate function coffee station has been my toy and made for fun, barista, custom drinks. I especially like the option to use hot water, which is clean for herbal teas and I like the espresso capsules option along with the milk Frother single 1/8 cup and double 1/3 cup seems too little, but it’s a simple solution to repeat the steps to press the “double” option.

There is definitely a learning curve, especially with setting delay brew. Looking forward to making espresso and latte! Thankful for instruction manual since I am not a barista.

Just an FYI, if you just got your coffee machine in the low water indicator is on please ensure that in the water tank the small white square with the two circles is inserted in the clear vertical square right beside the filter and the clear cap is placed on to allow the indicator light to go off

I like the coffee pot can not use expresso yet due to single &doubleportafilter baskets not included and measuring cup tamper those three items missing from packaging