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
(138 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 138 reviews
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Star
6
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
4
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: JayJay13
I am enjoying the product very much. I think the steaming function is terrific. I’m finding it hard to get shots right. First the built in profiles are very short. Second I am not getting information about what to change even though the videos say I should be. I cannot tell if a custom profile has a ratio built in and a time why it shuts off before neither is met.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Precise, great workflow
on March 29, 2026
Posted by: JGee
It is a really great machine to use. Don’t remove the drip tray until the machine cools down. I’ve had an unexpected purge while the tray was removed
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
4
Fun but learning curve is steep
on March 25, 2026
Posted by: Jon
It’s an excellent overall product. The milk frother is fantastic— helps me make professional level cappuccinos and lattes.
The espresso part I have found to be a steep learning curve. I can’t seem to get the timing correct and the advice to simply grind finer or coarser simply doesn’t work since I make a tiny adjustment to my Opus 1 in response (say eg I set the grind one setting finer) and then I will get a response saying “grind coarser” !! It’s still fun but there’s got to be other things I’m doing wrong. Maybe the tamp pressure? I have no idea
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Review after 3 weeks of use
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: J
I finally received the unit after 1 year of waiting. I have only made about 20 espresso shots, but I can tell Espresso Series 1 is a very capable machine. There is no other machine that is as capable at this price point. You can set up shot profiles with your preference. The best part is the 2min heat up time. It is ready to use in a few min after turning on.
The steam wand is awesome because it has a temp sensor and automatically stops when milk reaches 61C degree. It automatically purges water out after steaming. The quality of the wand is very good.
Every shot is consistent, and it shows you a graph (time & pressure). I don't have any complaint so far. I have used other machines made in 2000s, and I can see how technology has advanced over the years. This and Cafelat Robot are now my two favorite espresso machines.
Longevity (and after-service repair from Fellow) is another topic, and time will tell us.
The steam wand is awesome because it has a temp sensor and automatically stops when milk reaches 61C degree. It automatically purges water out after steaming. The quality of the wand is very good.
Every shot is consistent, and it shows you a graph (time & pressure). I don't have any complaint so far. I have used other machines made in 2000s, and I can see how technology has advanced over the years. This and Cafelat Robot are now my two favorite espresso machines.
Longevity (and after-service repair from Fellow) is another topic, and time will tell us.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Pure fun and gorgeous machine
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Womby47
I have had my machine a couple of weeks now and finally have dialed my espresso shots. I’m loving the manual mode and was depending on the “make a drink” options in the beginning but now I’m able to measure my output on a scale and I’m getting honey like extractions as well as the steam wand is super responsive and love the thermistor measuring and automatic cutoff.
The top of machine works well as a warmer or tool station and the water basin provides ample water for multiple shots and steaming. Not to mention the hot water spout feature is clever and also funny when it dispenses for americanos.
I love the machine and no regrets especially for my first machine. It’s consistent, quiet and fun and o play with. You definitely can’t wait to use it when you want a drink. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Rekindled love for expresso
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: boredpanda
Beautiful machine, delicious expresso. One of my favorite purchases.
Fast, easy to use, highly configurable.
Fast, easy to use, highly configurable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Amazing
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Alebo
So far, so good. We are loving our new espresso machine, every shot we pull always tastes delicious. Looks amazing with our other Fellow products and we are just happy and excited to use it every time we do. It heats super fast which is perfect unlike the one we used to have that we had to wait until it was time and by that time we didnt wanted coffee anymore.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Looks great too
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Marcesso
I'm not an expert but this is one of the best cups of coffee I've had.
The compact size is perfect in our small kitchen
The compact size is perfect in our small kitchen
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow