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
5
Beginners
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Randy
My wife and I are far from being coffee aficionados. After watching a few of the YouTube videos and actually visiting the San Francisco store we are very comfortable using the machine. Attended the online class as well and found it to be very informative. Very happy with our maching.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Great for Espresso Newbie
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: carlie
I purchased this soon after it was announced and have been looking forward to receiving my Espresso Series 1 for almost a year. I am new to espresso and while there has been a learning curve, the coffee has been amazing! I love the design of this machine, it fits perfectly alongside my Aiden, Kettle and Ode 2. I look forward to purchasing a new grinder soon. I recognize that some of the challenges I've had with consistency has been more with my inexperience. The machine has all the tools to help me learn. I look forward to perfecting this fantastic craft!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
Customer Rating
5
Great value
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: halfrican
This is my first REAL espresso machine, so far very pleased with the performance. A great value option for those wanting more control than a superautomatic. Looking forward to future updates to the firmware that will enhance the user experience even more.
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
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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Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
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!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
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!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
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!
Written by a customer while visiting Fellow
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