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
99)
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
Solid, Beautiful Espresso Machine
on March 16, 2026
Posted by: Brent
I was one of the first to receive their Series 1 and I really enjoy it. It's my first espresso machine so I didn't know what to expect. The heat up time is really fast and it switches over to steam instantly. The parts are very nice and the machine feels substantial. The only issue I have with it so far is that the volumetric dosing is kind of a mess right now. I ended up just turning it off and measuring my dose with a scale.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
A Huge Upgrade
on March 16, 2026
Posted by: BeccaMae
What an upgrade from my Breville!!! I love being able to adjust and set profiles, it really feels like being able to bring my barista experience home in a new way. The milk steaming was better than I ever expected from a home machine as well! I’ve taught my dad how to use it as well, and the whole design is very user friendly for someone getting into coffee like him. We love it!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Great Espresso!
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: bob27
I was an early adopter, waited almost a year for the machine, and when it arrived I was very surprised by the ease of use, and consistency of the extractions. For me, as a beginner, the dial, and menus are great. I've made almost all the coffee's offered, along with my own version of Matcha. Every morning, for the past several weeks, I enjoy my Americano. Would recommend the Espresso Series 1 to anyone. I do have it on this slider tray thing, to make filling the water container easier, since the unit sits under a cabinet in my kitchen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: Marina
As someone who’s new to espresso, this machine has been so wonderful at being able to teach me how to properly brew espresso and steam milk. I’m looking forward to any software updates that come, including the brew profiles. I hope there can also be options to add more drinks — like adding a cortado to the drink menu or the ability to add something custom. Overall really enjoying my experience and the features of the machine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
Beautiful
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: Frank
I find the quality of the Series 1 to be very high in regards to the solid construction and eye appeal as well as the programming that makes this novice barista feel comfortable. The down side has been over the last two weeks of use and experimentation I have yet to draw a shot that gets spot on approval by the machine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Great Job, Fellow!
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Ben27
I’ve loved this machine. It’s been everything I’ve wanted it to be and more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
3
Inconsistent
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Disillusioned
I was an early purchaser pf the Fellow Series 1. It is inconsistent. The machine NEVER pulls a 1:2 ratio.
The same beans with the same grind after fine tuning the settings results in poor shots.
Even the presets do not pull a good shot and that is after good feedback from the machine, always below the 1:2 ratio
The same beans with the same grind after fine tuning the settings results in poor shots.
Even the presets do not pull a good shot and that is after good feedback from the machine, always below the 1:2 ratio
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
Solid Machine
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Nathaniel
I’m glad I purchased this, but it’s definitely a learning curve with the volume-metrics that are programmed. If you’re a beginner, it’s a great educational machine that is easy to use, but if you’re wanting more of a manual experience, it can be a little tricky to get the desired result. Make sure the settings, including the nerdy ones, are consistently being played with if you truly want a commercial, premium experience.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow