Illy Coffee Maker Reviews

"The francis francis x1 espresso capachino machine is a joy to use...It is really easy to use, the instructions are foolproof, 10 minutes out of the box I had the first good espresso I've had made at home...Together with the exemplary customer service I received when making thid purchase, the price and speed of delivery I can wholeheartedly reccoend this product and xpress coffee uk ltd..." read more »

"machines from the inside out: the X1...X1 was designed by Italian architect Lucca Trazzi and debuted in 1995...If you see these machines side-by-side and only take a quick glance, they may appear to be the same..." read more »

"machines from the inside out: the X1...X1 was designed by Italian architect Lucca Trazzi and debuted in 1995...If you see these machines side-by-side and only take a quick glance, they may appear to be the same..." read more »

"Compatible with both the Easy Serving Espresso system (pods) and regular ground coffee, the sleek X3 has a steam nozzle for cappuccinos and a hot-water dispenser for tea...X3 machine is built to work with you whether you're an espresso novice or a skilled barista...A good choice for small kitchens, the X3 measures 10-5/8 by 6-1/4 by 11-3/4 inches, so it has a smaller footprint than many models...this good-looking, domestic $400 {USD} coffee machine can't produce a simple latte..." read more »

"Compatible with both the Easy Serving Espresso system (pods) and regular ground coffee, the sleek X3 has a steam nozzle for cappuccinos and a hot-water dispenser for tea...X3 machine is built to work with you whether you're an espresso novice or a skilled barista...A good choice for small kitchens, the X3 measures 10-5/8 by 6-1/4 by 11-3/4 inches, so it has a smaller footprint than many models...this good-looking, domestic $400 {USD} coffee machine can't produce a simple latte..." read more »

"Engineered to brew a traditional shot of espresso, this machine allows you to grind, measure and tamp your favorite ground coffee...The FrancisFrancis! machines were designed with the thought of bringing back the art of fine home furnishings and escaping the now so prevalent "modern" look of appliances...Removable drip tray, removable cup rest, steam jet with built-in milk..." read more »

"The FrancisFrancis X5 is the stealth fighter of the FrancisFrancis range...The X5 is suited to smaller kitchens, as its size is kept to a minimum, it has a brass boiler, and it makes amazing coffee with the E.S.E system...range the X5 may seduce you with it's strong contemporary styling and funky colour options...Having owned an X5 for several months I'm glad I made the choice...As my main reason for buying an espresso machine was to have great quality coffee at home I'm not disappointed with the X5..." read more »

"Otherwise, you may be able find something else that'll make just as good of espresso that's easier to use...You still end up with great espresso for around a dollar a shot, which is pretty good when you consider what you pay for it at the coffee house...Granted, the little pods cost more, (almost twice as much per shot) as loose espresso, but considering the cost of a good grinder and the time and trouble and mess, not to mention "talent" variables that we avoid, we think it's worth it..." read more »

"If you must have an espresso machine that looks great with a specific decor, then this is a good purchase...Otherwise, you may be able find something else that'll make just as good of espresso that's easier to use...Amazingly easy to to brew CONSISTANTLY good espressos with this trouble-free little machine..." read more »