Customer reviews from cuisinart.com
Cuisinart - Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(60 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 60 reviews
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
3
1 Star
8
84%of customers recommend this product.
(
46 out of
55)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Espresso Bar Slim Espresso Machine - Black
Customer Rating
5
Best espresso machine!
on March 16, 2025
Posted by: Krstnroll2
from USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best espresso machine. It’s so easy to use and looks so stylish in my kitchen. Love that it’s so compact but still powerful. It has a cold extraction process that makes cold drinks as well, no time to wait. Also a frothing wand. Saving you time and money being able to make the coffee beverage of your dreams in the comfort of your own home. So many options and drink possibilities.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Home Tester Club
Customer Rating
5
Make Delicious Coffee at Home
on March 20, 2025
Posted by: Mamabear888
from USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Cuisinart's Espresso Bar Espresso Machine is a wonderful addition to the kitchen. We drink coffee in the morning and throughout the day. I enjoy lattes and my husband favors straight espresso (quads) - both easy to make. This machine is simple to use, and more importantly, easy to clean. I found the machine's volume reasonable. I have a silicone mat between the counter and the machine. I love the cup warmer feature on top. I received this product compliments of Home Tester Club in exchange for my honest review. I have not had an expresso bar like this before; I've been using a machine with small capsules. This espresso machine from Cuisinart feels well made and solid. I expect it will last and work well for many years. I am looking forward to trying some of the recipes in the user's manual. They sound delicious!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Home Tester Club
Customer Rating
1
Maybe mine was a dud
on March 28, 2025
Posted by: TeanyT10
from USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really wanted to love the Cuisinart Espresso Bar Espresso Machine, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. Maybe I got a dud, but despite my best efforts, the machine simply did not work properly.
I was able to get it started, and it did heat up, but none of the buttons responded. You could hear it trying to warm up to push hot water through, but nothing actually happened. The one function that did work was the frother, but that’s not enough to make this a functional espresso machine.
For context, I’ve used several espresso machines before, from the Jura superautomatic to the Breville semiautomatic, so I’m confident that user error wasn’t the issue. This was just a faulty machine.
If I had a working unit, maybe I’d have a different opinion, but based on my experience, I can’t recommend this machine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Home Tester Club
Customer Rating
5
Excellent coffee, crummy instruction manual
on December 15, 2025
Posted by: Stacey J.
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Once I figured out how to use it, the machine is great! The instruction manual is incomplete so it took some trial and error, but I love the coffee that it makes. I'm very happy with my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Posted by: Vinny11
Verified Purchase:Yes
The water reservoir constantly leaks into the drip tray and I always have to empty it after each use which is very annoying
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, December 23, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that having to empty the drip tray can be inconvenient, but a small amount of water collecting there is normal during use, as it helps prevent overflow and keeps your countertop safe. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope this helps clarify how the machine operates.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Posted by: Clover Eclair
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
It seems well made and is easy to use and heats up very fast. The coffee tastes good but no crema. I wish it had a manual mode so I could make the size espresso I want and not be limited by the 2 preprogrammed options.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Posted by: Kimberly4173
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a high quality home espresso machine. They only issue I have (and this could be my mistake) is that is is difficult to attach the portafilter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
1
Difficult
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: Joecoffee
Why is it so difficult? It takes me 20 tries to get it to work. Very cheap machine, low quality. The instruction manual was not very helpful. The steam has a weird chemical smell.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, January 8, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that your espresso maker has been difficult to use and that the instructions did not provide the clarity you expected. Concerns about operation and the odor you noticed during steaming are important to us, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention. If you believe your unit may not be working as intended, it is covered by a limited warranty, and our Consumer Service team would be happy to assist at 1-800-726-0190.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com