Illy Coffee Maker Reviews

"Sold all over the world, the sturdy, easy-to-use X1 makes perfect espresso with Illy's Easy Serving Espresso (E.S.E...X1 is introduced to the home espresso market and since that time it has become synonymous with products of exuberant and infectious "joie de vivre..." 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 »

"And by “careful research”, I mean to say that I got a good deal on a good-looking machine...A while back, I worked in a coffee shop where I was fortunate to receive some excellent instruction on making good espresso...After reading through their detailed analysis of the X3, combined with my knowledge of the basics from the manual, I knew that I was ready to start pulling shots..." read more »

"And by “careful research”, I mean to say that I got a good deal on a good-looking machine...A while back, I worked in a coffee shop where I was fortunate to receive some excellent instruction on making good espresso...After reading through their detailed analysis of the X3, combined with my knowledge of the basics from the manual, I knew that I was ready to start pulling shots..." 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 »

"As the mainstream makers all tend to slide, it is interesting to note that few smaller focused makers are actually posting gains...BMW on the other hand, has a freshly redesigned 3-Series, the all new X6 SAV, and the 1-Series already in the stable to bolster sales...you must be kidding right, about the Infiniti part, they just massacred the FX, the EX is on par with the X6, the G's are the only decent offering they have and the VQ engine, while powerful is still a bit rough on the edges..." 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 »