Customer reviews from Fellow
Fellow - Espresso Series 1 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with up to 9 bars of pressure and custom roast profiles - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(159 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 159 reviews
5 Stars
118
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Star
10
91%of customers recommend this product.
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90 out of
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Customer Reviews for Fellow - Espresso Series 1 Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine with up to 9 bars of pressure and custom roast profiles - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great espresso machine
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: historicaleditor
Day one reservation here and it was absolutely worth the wait. I have been waiting a looooong time for an espresso machine to look this good and also perform well at this price range. Props to the fellow team on making such an amazing product.
Heat up time to use is definitely fast. I usually get my cats food ready and by the time I feed her, the machine is ready to go.
It’s been has been nothing but a great experience using this machine. After seeing the other reviews on reddit talk about setting it to manual mode and not relying on the set profiles, I have been able to dial in just about any beans so far. But I can definitely see the appeal for someone who is just getting started with making espresso.
The only thing I can complain about so far is the fact that this machine BLEEDS water. But i saw they’re working on a software patch for it so hopefully it gets resolved soon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Gets the Job Done
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: branfull
It makes espresso, it steams milk, it makes hot water. What else could you want in an espresso machine?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great machine lots features.
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: Jennifer80
First espresso machine. Compact but sturdy. The tampers and portafilter have a nice feel. They help new users by providing classes and instruction videos. Doesnt take long to heat like 5 mins. Has nice work flow and a lots of features. I've used medium roast, lever, and 9 bar so far There is geeky settings memu if that is your fancy. Nice drip tray. So far makes a great cup/shot. I am happy with purchase. Great design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: davidsoc
I am loving this machine! It is so easy to use - as someone who has previous espresso machine experience (many years ago), but has been intimidated by the home brew process, this machine checks all the boxes. Cannot recommend enough!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: Chuck
The automatic features seem to work nicely. There is definitely a learning curve from grinding the beans to frothing the milk.
My bottled spring water however failed the water test. (Test strip included) Not sure where to go from here.
My bottled spring water however failed the water test. (Test strip included) Not sure where to go from here.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Best new part of my morning
on March 16, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
I didn’t think twice about preordering the day it was announced. It felt like a small gamble. Now that I have it and have been using it for a month I felt like I bet on green and won. It’s as functional as it is beautiful. Being able to create my own shot profile and see the temp of my milk as I steam is such a cool feature.
My only issue is I think it purges a lot of water. But that’s being picky
My only issue is I think it purges a lot of water. But that’s being picky
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Mine is red and it’s sick
on March 16, 2026
Posted by: Matt S
Loving the machine so far. It’s got tons of opportunity for experimentation or none whatsoever if you choose. Certainly a good choice for a seasoned pro or a beginner- if you are new to making espresso the machine has some really smart functions to help you be successful quickly, and if you don’t need the help it’s super easy to turn off those functions. As long as you have a solid grinder, delicious coffee is very attainable. Looks great on the counter top as well.
The steam wand tip is oddly large although I’m sure there’s a reason behind it and it steams well so I’m not worried about it.
Lastly, the price is super fair for what you get. It feels very well-made and It’s an extremely capable machine especially if you like to mess around with variables and create your own recipes. Killer machine for a really fair price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Series 1 is great
on March 16, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
Bought it with a bit of apprehension as it is fellows first espresso machine. I am completely in awe with the product. It looks great (got the red) , it heats up super fast and the system is highly intuitive …. Great pressure and you can choose from a variety of beverages. The water dispenser for americanos or tea is a clever feature and super efficient. Still experimenting with some conditions but so far it is a fantastic machine. And you cannot beat the price for a tabletop individual espresso unit of this caliber. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow