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
4.6
(125 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 125 reviews
5 Stars
94
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Star
5
92%of customers recommend this product.
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90 out of
98)
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 Product Nice Upgrade from Bambino Plus
on April 17, 2026
Posted by: Sparkyy
I bought my ES1 almost a month ago now and so far I'm loving it. It's definitely taken some time to get a similar output as my bambino plus, but I can say it was well worth it once I figured it out. With firmware improving the consistency more and more. I seem to be getting a better extraction and a better tasting coffee each time. Happy to see how much it improves as the team works harder on the firmware.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Fun Machine
on April 21, 2026
Posted by: Joseph
I've had the ES1 for about a week, and I just also was able to get the latest firmware update. First of all, the machine is beautiful. I was surprised that is was light but so far no issues with the weight. It is a fun machine. Seems stable as promised. Creating profile from the app to machine seems seamless. Being able to use E61 portafilters is a big plus, no need to buy new peripherals and accessories. The slight issue is the original portafilter and basket might be small for 58.5mm screens. But yes, so far easy to use. Oh, I was skeptical of the steam because of the thermoblock but it still makes really nice textures. Not as fast or powerful like a La Marzocco but more than adequate for sure. It is definitely punching way above its price point.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Beats out some commercial machines
on May 7, 2026
Posted by: Myres
I have been thoroughly impressed by the espresso 1. It punches well above it's weight for the price. The customization and ability to adjust settings feels almost unlimited and beats out even some commercial machines i have worked on. For a machine designed for the home enthusiast, it's 10/10
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
I love the sense of
on May 11, 2026
Posted by: Vicki M.
I love the sense of control, especially with the Nerdy Settings. And I've had some of the best lattes ever tasted since we bought this machine. Super happy with it!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
Having a hard time with
on May 15, 2026
Posted by: Scott L.
Having a hard time with volume metrics
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
I’m already jealous for espresso
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Beto S.
I’m already jealous for espresso series 2…. Series 1 changed the industry. What a great product to witness being brought to the market. Looking forward to anything fellow follows up with
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
The machine is beautiful and
on May 23, 2026
Posted by: Pierre-Alexandre T.
The machine is beautiful and works as expected. What minor quarks I've experienced seem to be firmware based, which is something that can be fixed. It's a pleasure to extract espresso and to have the process made pretty simple, and fellow 1 is great for having the options to include more complex dialing in measures than just grind sizes. It's toeing a good balance between functional/simple and complex/nerdy. Looking forward to more firmware updates. I'd love to see some more steamed milk profiling and more recipe for espresso
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow