Love this machine! It’s quiet, holds a lot of water and the steamer wand works great.

Outstanding Performance especially for the price. Has as many features as more expensive units

I bought this 3 months ago, and I’m not to happy the pressure gauge doesn’t work right

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) I could not get it to work correctly I took it back to store an bought a different machine

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this machine for about a month. It can make a consistent espresso, however it does take more effort than other machines to dial in. It is also very easy to not have the water tank seated properly in which case it will leak all over your counter. The overflow tank also fills very quickly and needs to be emptied every 4 or 5 uses. The water tank is comparatively large at 2.5 liters, however the machine will shut down for low water supply while still about 1/4 full which essentially negates the capacity.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a coffee addict and own a older super automatic espresso machine. My machine compared to this kitchenaid semi automatic was very easy to use once you dial in your settings. It took me a few tries to pull the perfect shot. I was unable to pull a shot with the double wall basket. Still trying to figure out why I couldn’t but with a single wall basket I was able to find the perfect settings for my medium roast illy coffee. The machine itself is very quiet and heats up fast. Beautiful stainless steel design and modern look. The burr grinder works well and you’re able to dial in your exact grind level. I like how it is an all one machine and you do not need a separate grinder. You can remove the bean hopper if you need to and it has a good air tight seal. Love the designated space near the drip tray that stores all the baskets and cleaning tools. The drip tray itself is easy to clean. The tamper and portafilter are heavy and great quality. I love that the portafilter is flat so you can tamp on any surface and not the edge of the counter. The top of the machine heats up well to warm up your mug. The steamer heats up fast. It froths my almond milk well and dispenses hot water for my americanos. One complaint I have is the water tank has an opening that I had to tape off to prevent dust from entering the tank. I think overall this is a great machine. Makes great lattes and americanos. I prefer super automatics vs a semi based on my lifestyle but it is a great machine for the weekend when I am not in a rush. Semi automatics have a learning curve but kitchenaid provides all the tools and a detailed user manuals.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you know your way around an espresso machine, this should be easy to use! If you don't, it's fairly easy to learn. I really like how fine it grinds the beans, which is very important to me. It includes a cleaning mode, which is extremely helpful. This machine is quite heavy, but it seems very durable. It comes with 4 different metal blind filters, which I am still figuring out the difference between the filters and which ones gives me the best espresso shot. The grinder option for a double shot does grind a lot of coffee, where it seems like it's overflowing. If I do use the double shot setting on the grinder, I will set it so it's closer to the "less" than a full double shot setting. The drawer that holds the filters can get stuck if you don't pull it straight out. The water tank comes with a water filter, which I think is a plus because then you aren't getting the harsh water running through the machine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. Kitchenaid products are a staple in my kitchen and for good reason! This compact full service espresso machine comes with a grinder, steamer and all the needed accessories. There is a slight learning curve with how to use the machine, but after you read through the manual once, you’ll pretty much get the hang of it. The grinder creates a uniform grind based on your desired level of coarseness. The espresso shot itself extracts with a nice crema and you could easily enjoy it alone or turn it into whatever espresso based beverage you’d like.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was my first espresso machine and WOW am I blown away. It took some time to dial in the settings for grind size and amount, but once I fine tuned the details it spits out a great shot of espresso every time!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After exchanging the machine twice due to leaking issues, the third time proved no charm. I reluctantly made the decision to return the third machine rather than exchange it for another one. The third machine had actually lasted quite a while before the leaking began. I really did enjoy the quiet operation of the burr grinder and the machine did produce a good espresso. But leaking, especially on three different machines, is a quality control issue that the consumer is now having to deal with. Unacceptable. The inlet valve and pump on this machine needs reevaluation.