Customer reviews from Kitchen Aid
KitchenAid - Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure - Brushed Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.7
(131 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 131 reviews
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90%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for KitchenAid - Fully Automatic Espresso Machine with 15 bars of pressure - Brushed Stainless Steel
Customer Rating
5
Great pod replacement gift.
on December 31, 2024
Posted by: Nespresso fatigue
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Found this and bought it after much research. It fit our goal of replacing a Nespresso Pod machine and should pay for itself within the year. Makes great coffee and can easily switch between regular and decaffeinated beans which we do daily. The removable hopper makes this a breeze but have not opted for a second hopper yet. Very clear instructions and very customizable drinks. A few software adjustments would make this machine better but as there is not built in process to update the firm/software, will have to wait on that. Overall, very happy with this machine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid
Customer Rating
5
Barista Great Quality Automatic
on March 18, 2024
Posted by: tania_sofiap
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thank you Influenster for this amazing gift! I finally have the best barista at home. This Kitchen Aid fully automatic espresso machine creates all kinds of coffee to please my desires. Just press a button and the magic starts pouring into your cup. Its a very well built espresso machine that will last for years. Highly recommend it.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
As easy as it gets to make espresso drinks.
on April 23, 2024
Posted by: hamsterofborg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Let’s get the obvious out of the way. Perhaps you are like me, someone who is serious about their coffee, but not so enthusiastic about the ritual or the process. It is about getting to enjoy the end product as efficiently as possible. So much so that you often find yourself just stopping at a coffee shop because you’d rather pay someone else to do the work instead of going to the effort of making it yourself. In that case, this is not just a coffee machine, it is an investment.
The KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 is as easy as a bean-to-cup system gets. You put your beans of choice in the hopper, use the touch screen to pick what drink you want it to make, and press start. It grinds, tamps, brews and dispenses, allowing you to customize each setting or selecting from the wide array of pre-programmed ones. Or, optionally, you can use pre-ground coffee or the external milk frother which works well with regular milk as well as plant-based options. After each use, it automatically runs a self-cleaning cycle to make sure that all the lines remain clean. It really is that easy. My coffee has never tasted so good and perfectly customized to my taste. The machine has the capability of setting different profiles for different members of your household, so you can save your customizations so you always get a perfectly repeatable product. The maintenance is minimal, wiping down the stainless exterior after each use and maybe rinsing the milk bin if you used that. Emptying the drip tray and coffee grounds every few days.
Not to say that the machine couldn’t be improved. I find the drip tray to be too small. Every cleaning cycle leaves some remnants in the tray, even when you put a waste cup under the spout, so it tends to fill up fast. It is nice that the coffee grounds go into a separate waste bin so I can save the perfect little pucks for my compost. I would like some place on board to store things like the coffee grounds scoop and the milk frothing hose. I’d also like a larger water reservoir. But I guess choices had to be made to keep the size of the machine reasonable. As is, it is the largest coffee maker I have ever used, but it still takes up less space on my counter than my old grinder, tamper, brewer, and other tools. And I am far more inclined to use it because of the automation involved, the lack of having to spend almost more time cleaning up after myself as I spent brewing, and above all, the great coffee.
I received this KitchenAid Fully Automatic Espresso Machine KF8 from KitchenAid and Influenster for my honest review.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
The kitchen appliance I didn’t know I needed and can’t live without now!
on April 9, 2024
Posted by: angelas263
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product free in exchange for my honest review. The KitchenAid fully automatic espresso machine has replaced my French press, burr grinder, water kettle, and milk frother. It is so easy and foolproof to use - no barista skills needed! I love the slim and sleek design, touchscreen menu, and ability to create multiple profiles with customized drinks. Cleanup is also super simple and minimal, which is great for busy lifestyles. Highly recommend!
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
Impressive Quality
on March 12, 2024
Posted by: amys982
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was blown away by the quality of this espresso machine. It is very substantial and well-built. It included a setup guide and QR code for easy setup. It also included a recipe book for both hot and cold drinks. Once the machine is setup, a simple press of a button brings the coffee house straight to your kitchen. Any drink you would order from a barista, just a touch away. I prefer hot coffee and espresso, and cold coffee drinks that are sweetened. So far, there is nothing this machine cannot do.
Written by a customer while visiting influenster.com
Customer Rating
5
Makes the process of enjoying espresso simple and easy!
on March 14, 2024
Posted by: adamg50
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! This machine exceeded all expectations! Self cleaning, wonderful taste, customized options, and perfect brew every time! This makes the morning routine so much better!
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Customer Rating
5
100% AWESOME
on March 13, 2024
Posted by: 406love208
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is absolutely amazing! It is the coolest thing I own! I said bye bye to expensive espresso stand lattes as well as my drip coffee and pods when this KitchenAid Fully Automatic KF8 Espresso Machine came into my life! I will own one of these forever...once you try it you will never want to live without it. I had always been a bit intimidated by espresso machines and clearly didn't know what kind of coffee magic I was missing out on. This espresso machine was actually very easy to set up and use. It came with everything you could possibly need to learn how to make the perfect beverage....the machine itself, milk frother, step by step instructions, a filter, water testing strip, coffee scoop, cleaning tablets, and a recipe book! This machine literally does it all with the touch of a button. I am so pleased with this machine. My husband and I were like giddy little school kids trying this out and making different drinks and recipes. I love how you can use regular coffee grounds or whole coffee beans. If you choose whole beans it will automatically grind up the perfect amount for your recipe. There is literally nothing difficult about this machine which I LOVE! This machine gives you unlimited beverage opportunities...it does all of your fancy coffee and espresso drinks, milk vs no milk drinks, plain drip coffee, hot water for cocoa or tea. It's quite simple to keep clean as well - not high maintenance. It's very smart and walks you through every step of what you are doing. My husband who doesn't even drink coffee loves this machine and says "its literally dumny proof" He went from zero coffee knowledge to having a piping hot salted caramel latte ready for me every morning! I 150% recommend this machine to ANY person who enjoys coffee beverages of any kind. This is KITCHENAID so its a very well built, great quality machine. I look forward to using this in my daily life for several years to come as with my previous experience with anything KITCHENAID is durable and built to last a lifetime. This is beyond worth the price tag and I give it a 10/10 Please love and spoil yourself and go buy one if these beauties today!!
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Customer Rating
5
Exceeds Expectations
on January 14, 2025
Posted by: Copter Joe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely FANTASTIC!! Easy setup and easy to use & clean!! Could not be happier!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Kitchen Aid