Customer reviews from Kitchen Aid
KitchenAid - Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder, KES6551 - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.5
(379 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 379 reviews
5 Stars
279
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Star
26
65%of customers recommend this product.
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47 out of
72)
Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder, KES6551 - Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
4
Cute but feisty!
on March 13, 2024
Posted by: cpfeds_4236
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] She's cute but she's feisty. It's going to take some time to get the grounds + temperature right. Aside from the science behind that, it's pretty easy to use. Love experimenting with different lattes!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent and high quality espresso machine
on March 13, 2024
Posted by: margaretcw
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This has been an incredible add to my morning routine. The machine crafts incredible, cafe-quality espresso in the blink of an eye. I would highly recommend this for anyone who is looking for a good quality espresso maker at an attractive price and that is simple to clean the individual parts of.
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Customer Rating
4
Looks Pretty on the counter top and it's quite!
on April 8, 2024
Posted by: dinal20
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took me a couple of weeks to get used to using this amazing high-quality espresso machine! I did have to read the manual a few times and make my first cup with a friend who knew a little more than me about espresso making. The good points... It's surprisingly quiet, considering all that it does. It has a great grinder. The steamed milk comes out perfectly every time. The price is good considering all the capabilities it has and.., I'm not going to lie, it looks very nice and pretty on my counter top!!..(Tip, use 2 people to get it out of the box, it's a bit heavy!)
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Customer Rating
5
What coffee dreams are made of
on March 13, 2024
Posted by: marcias29
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Kitchen Aid Semi Automatic Espresso Machine with Burr Grinder is what coffee dreams are made of!
First off, when I got this machine, I had never made espresso before and knew absolutely NOTHING about how to use the machine. I can’t even make a pot of regular coffee. I’ve always been a coffee pod girl, throw the pod in the machine and press start. That’s all I knew how to do.
With that being said, I was able to successfully make a delicious cup of espresso on the very first day I had this machine, without even having to watch a YouTube tutorial! That says a lot about the ease of using this machine.
Clean up is super easy also. I just rinse out the portafilter and use the paper towel that dried it with to wipe off the machine. The milk steamer is a little more difficult but you just use a lightly soapy cloth and you’re good to go!
I love how the coffee bean grinder is built-in and you don’t have to guess how much to grind. The machine adjusts the amount for you!
Another great feature is the fact that you can adjust the temp of your espresso. If I’m in the mood for an iced coffee, I brew on the lowest temp setting. If I’m wanting hot espresso, I brew at the highest temp. You can also use the milk steamer to heat your coffee cup before you brew to get an even hotter cup of espresso!
All in all, I think this espresso machine is great! Very easy to use and clean! If you’re a regular at your local coffee shop, it will definitely pay for itself!
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Customer Rating
4
It's good but better instructions needed
on March 11, 2024
Posted by: divazzzzzzzzz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So there may have been a small user error on my end as well. But the instructions were not clearly defined when I tried to assemble the additional parts of the espresso machine. I did get some additional assistance from my sister and she was able to correct my mistake from the missing piece of the instructions and got it to work and now it is my favorite for making my espresso in the mornings. It's quite amazing, especially if you like protein coffee. One premiere protein shake and a shot of espresso or double shot. Try it out!
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Customer Rating
5
Beautiful machine, delicious espresso
on March 13, 2024
Posted by: danieli14
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Where to begin with this amazing machine, from easy cleaning to delicious espresso. Grinding coffee is easily done and don’t need to worry about quality because it’s there. Built to last, however a bit on the higher end side of cost but you can definitely see why with how great this machine is. Definitely recommend with how quick and easy I can make a delicious hot cappuccino!
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Customer Rating
3
Overall Good Machine
on March 11, 2024
Posted by: laurenv129_9782
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new Kitchen Aid semi-automatic espresso machine brews like a dream…if you can get it fired up. I had trouble getting the grinding process to start, and there are no troubleshooting instructions available. Luckily, it started to work after sitting unplugged. I would have given it 4 stars if I didn’t have the Breville Barista Express to compare it to.
Pros:
Very quiet compared to similar models
Extra large water tank
Super high quality grinder
Really solid portafilter and tamper
LED lights illuminate the grinding process
Brews an AWESOME cup
Very quiet compared to similar models
Extra large water tank
Super high quality grinder
Really solid portafilter and tamper
LED lights illuminate the grinding process
Brews an AWESOME cup
Cons:
No resources to troubleshoot errors
Lots of trial and error to find correct grind
The start button looks CHEAP (like a cardboard sticker) and brings down the appearance of the entire machine
Hot water stream is slow
Button toggle system has a delay
No resources to troubleshoot errors
Lots of trial and error to find correct grind
The start button looks CHEAP (like a cardboard sticker) and brings down the appearance of the entire machine
Hot water stream is slow
Button toggle system has a delay
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Customer Rating
5
Coffee lover
on April 17, 2024
Posted by: justicek6
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the grinding performance of the coffee beans the brewing quality is absolutely outstanding definitely easy to build great structure very easy to clean definitely worth the value for the price
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